RCA VR642HF manual Pause for Stop Action, Frame Advance F. ADV Button, Automatic Tracking

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.

The pause indicator (P) appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

The VCR automatically switches from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes.

Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.

2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback.

POWER
PAUSE	TV•VCR	PREV
		PREV	CH	DISPLAY
			CH
	PLAY
	PLAY

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during recording.

¥When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture.

		REC
REW
SLOW		FF
SLOW
1	STOP
2	STOP	SEARCH
4	3	SEARCH
4
5
7	6	CHAN
7
8
	9
0

INPUT

MENU
SPEED	CLEAR
F.	ADV
	ADV
TRACKING

¥During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.

¥When the sound is noisy, press TRACKING up or down on the remote for the best possible sound.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeatureAuto Repeat Feature Time Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Zero SearchTo Index Search Picture Search Blank SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingExpress Recording Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Hi-FiIndicator Cassette-in IndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,