Using the playback features, Display button, Frame advance (f.adv button) – RCA VG4038/ VG4039 User Manual
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
DISPLAY Button
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel
number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV
screen.
The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you
do not press DISPLAY again, this display will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again to continually display the time counter on
the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of the time
in the VCR's display panel (VG4039 only).
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV.
On model VG 4039 the time counter will remain in the VCR's
display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV
screen. This is convenient for editing tapes.
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal display mode.
On model VG 4039 the clock will appear in the VCR's display
panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen.
Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame
advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.
DISPLAY.
STOP CH 05
0:30:00
Status Displays
11/18/94 FRI 01:30AM SLP
0:30:00
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Minutes
Seconds
Time Counter Only
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No Displays
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when plapng
back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on
whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR's power is turned on.
Manuai Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded
on a different VCR or camcorder. The TFIACKING buttons on the remote or
CHANNEL»TRACKING on the VCR are used when pla)dng a tape. They have
no effect during recording.
When streaks or snow appear during normal or slow-motion playback,
press TRACKING up or down on remote or CHANNEL»TRACKING on VCR
for the best possible picture. During stop-action pause, use the TRACKING
buttons to reduce picture jitter.
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