Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Zero Search

The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.

3.Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.

4.Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

5.You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions. When you are finished, press STOP.

6.Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The current tape counter is displayed.

7.Press REW to return to 0:00:00. When the VCR reaches 0:00:00 it will begin playback.

If the time counter reading has a minus (Ð ) in front of it, press FWD to return to a reading of 0:00:00.

8.Press STOP to stop zero search.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REW to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ÐORÐ

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is -2:17:25

Press FF to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

The VCR records the same audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks on the tape. The hi-fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

To enjoy hi-fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 5 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.

3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.

¥Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the hi-fi track and for normal use.

The HI-FI indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display panel during hi-fi playback.

¥Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track.

¥Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the hi-fi track, sound- on-sound.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4Preferences

5 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

19

Page 21
Image 21
RCA VR609HF manual Zero Search, Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature