Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+ | RCA VR643HF

APPENDIX A: REFERENCE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ADVANCE+

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to

MANUAL.

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work each time the tape is played?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR.

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, COMMERCIAL	ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.
Will COMMERCIAL	ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?
A COMMERCIAL	ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but

commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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RCA VR643HF manual Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+, Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Contents

Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Product Registration Table of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix a Reference WHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections First Things First Unpack the BOX Install Batteries Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Connect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCR Press Menu to display the VCR Main Menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press 5 to display the Preferences menu Setting UP the VCR SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Language Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup On-Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menu Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu Detect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Selecting Channels Set the Time Zone Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Auto Clock Info Time/Date Display Set Daylight Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen SET the Time and Date Manually Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu VCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen VCR PLUS++ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum level TV Function ButtonsTV Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Automatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape RecordingPage Recording Several Recording Options Recording Features Express Recording XPR Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 1 to Create a New Program Using VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR Connection Programming the Remote Control Your TelevisionProgrammingremote Using the Remote with a TV Operate the TVTV Codes Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Commercial Advance Movie Advance Commercial Advance Tape Commercial Advance Marking Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men u Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMarking an Unmarked Tape Movie Advance helps y ou locate certain parts When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search Note Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchInsert Tape Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To Search Time Counter GO-TO Search Tracking ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP Features Press 6 to display the Audio menu Reception Tape Playback Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connections RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack only Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Insert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables To record one off-air or cable program and watch another TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables Appendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel VCR Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeStreaks in picture during normal playback Will not record Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when VCR makes noise when stoppedCannot access Movie Advance feature Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Specifications Cleaning the VCR Limited Warranty Appeind Ndix a Reference Index Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,