RCA VCR VR708HF Picture Search Options, Forward and Reverse Search, Slow Motion, Frame Advance

VCR Features

Picture Search Options

The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control’s FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR front display panel). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Insert Tape:

Don’t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback either forward or reverse in direction.

Note: Sound is turned off during picture search.

1.Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to search backwards.

2.Press the FORWARD, REVERSE, or PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause mode using Slow Motion search.

1.In pause mode, press the FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) button to start slow-motion playback.

2.Press the FORWARD button to increase or the REVERSE button to decrease the search speed.

3.Use the TRACKING + or – buttons to remove any streaks from the picture.

4.Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop mode after a few uninterrupted minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame Advance lets you view single-frame action during playback.

1.While playback is in progress, press the remote control’s PAUSE button (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action.

2.Press the F. ADV button on the remote control each time you want to view the next frame of the recording.

3.Press the PAUSE or PLAY button on the remote control (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

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