Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW – or + to start slow- motion playback.

SLOW+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from slow- motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press FF on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than- normal speed.

2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.

Digital Auto Tracking

The VCR has digital auto tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever 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. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

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

¥Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.

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RCA VGM300 manual Slow Motion, Picture Search, Digital Auto Tracking, Manual Tracking