RCA VR336 - Manual (Page 15)

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Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene.
Stop action works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
1 . Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
2 . Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of
the picture.
3 . Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR switches from stop-action playback to stop after
a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search for a specific picture location during playback by fast forwarding or
rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best
for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1 . During playback, press FF on the remote or FWD on the
VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.
2 . Press the button again or press PLAY to return to
playback.
Rewind Search
1 . During playback, press REW on the remote or VCR to
search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.
2 . Press the button again or press PLAY to return to
playback.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape
recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted.
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.
• During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the
remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.
• To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING
buttons on the front of the VCR at the
same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it.
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CLEAR
INPUT
PREV CH
SPEED
TRACKING
CHANNEL
RECORD
PAUSE
SEARCH
STOP
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DISPLAY
REW
PLAY
FF
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