RCA VR616HF - Manual (Page 42)

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OTHER FEATURES
Picture Search Options
The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD
and REV 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 best for tapes recorded at
the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.
2. Pr ess FWD or REV a gain or press PLA Y to return to normal
playback.
Variable speed picture Search and frame
advance using jog shuttle and arrow
( ) buttons on remote
You can also use the JOG SHUTTLE and ar row ( ) buttons on
the remote to sear ch a picture during playback. Turning on JOG
SHUTTLE (the light in the middle of the arrow buttons turns on)
enables you to search forward and backward through a tape
while in the PLAY or STILL mode .
Sound is turned off during picture search and frame advance.
Tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed giv e the best picture.
Variable Speed Picture Search
When the VCR is playing a tape, press JOG SHUTTLE to have the
VCR enter the still (pause) mode. STILL appears in the display
panel.
1. Pr ess to search forward slowly. The speed is incr eased with
each press of the button. As the speed increases, the
display changes from SLOW+ to SRCH+. Pressing the
button decreases the speed. Pr ess PLA Y to return to normal
playback and turn off jog shuttle.
2. Pr ess to search in reverse slowly. The speed is incr eased
with each press of the button. As the speed increases, the
Insert Tape
Don’t forget to insert a recorded
tape when using the search features.