RCA VG4259 - Manual (Page 18)

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Using the Playback Features
Picture Search
You can search for a specific tape 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
the SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1 . Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward
at a faster-than-normal speed.
2 . Press FF or PLAY on the remote or FWD or PLAY•PAUSE on
the VCR to return to playback.
Rewind Search
1 . Press REW on VCR or remote to search backward at a faster-
than-normal speed.
2 . Press REW or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or REW or PLAY on
the remote to return to playback.
Slow Motion
You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. The + and Ð buttons let you vary
the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best for tapes
recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1 . Press SLOW•F.ADV during playback to begin
slow motion.
PLAY flashes in the VCR display panel .
2 . Press + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.
2 . Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from
the picture.
3 . Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to
return to playback.
The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop
action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1 . Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the
VCR during playback to stop the action.
2 . Press TRACKING up or down to move the lines
out of the picture or reduce any jittering of the
picture.
3 . Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to
playback.
The VCR automatically switches from
stop-action playback to stop after a few
minutes.
Playing a Tape
TV
CABLE
1
2
3
5
4
6 7
9
8
0
MENU
PREV CH
PAUSE
SEARCH
SLOW•F.ADV
REC
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
TRACKING
FF
REW
PLAY
SPEED
VCR
INPUT
CHAN
VOL
MUTE
DISP
TV•VCR