Commercial scan search, Forward and reverse search, Picture search options – RCA VR636HF User Manual
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OTHER FEATURES
Picture Search Options
The most basic wa y to search during playback is using the FOR WARD
or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options
available for searching a tape.
Forward and Reverse Search
You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during
picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP
or SLP speed.
1. Pr ess FOR WARD to sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear ch in
reverse.
2. Pr ess FOR WARD or REVERSE a gain or press PLA Y to return to
normal playback.
SLOW MOTION
You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion.
Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.
1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FOR WARD or REVERSE to
begin slow-motion playback,
2. Pr ess FOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the speed of
the search.
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
4. Pr ess PLA Y to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to
stop after a few minutes.
COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BUTTON)
This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.
2. Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds
up to five minutes.