Panasonic PV-4614 - Manual (Page 19)

The most commonly asked questions about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ are answered below.
Question Answer
How fast does the VCR advance through
commercials?
The VCR advances through a 3-minute commercial
block in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is SLP.
In SP, it takes about 25 to 35 seconds.
Are commercials advanced through only when I
playback a recording? Yes. The commercials are not marked until after the
recording is finished.
Are commercials still recorded on the tape in
case I choose to view them sometime?
Yes. By setting the C/A PLAYBACK to MANU(al),
see page 18, you can view or advance through
commercials as desired.
Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ work in all
recording speeds?
Yes. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ works in SP, LP,
and SLP.
Does the VCR advance through commercials each
time I playback tapes which were recorded using
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ ?
Yes. As long as C/A PLAYBACK is set to AUTO, see
page 18, the VCR should advance through
commercials each time the tape is played back.
After marking commercials, does the VCR stop at
the end of the tape, or rewind to the beginning? The tape stops at the end of the recording so that any
additional timer recordings can be performed.
Can I play my COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™
recordings in non-COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™
VCRs? Yes. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ marked recordings
will play in non-COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ VCRs,
but commercials will not be advanced through.
Does the marking process interfere with other
programmed recordings?
No. if the interval between 2 or more timer programs
is not sufficient to mark the recording, marking will be
done after all recordings are complete and the power
goes off.
What happens if I cancel the marking in progress
so I can use the VCR?
Marking will be resumed when the VCR's power is
turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected.
What if part of my program is advanced through
along with the commercials? Rewind the tape to where the program should have
started, and push PLAY to view the program.
Additional Notes:
• Because of the various ways in which commercials are broadcast, the VCR may not be able to recognize all
commercials.
• If a timer recording is scheduled for the middle of the night, please be aware that the VCR will make some
noise as it rewinds and fast forwards the tape while marking commercials.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE^“ is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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