RCA VPT 385 - Manual (Page 10)

What Your VCR Will Do
Broadcast/Cable Frequency-Synthesis Tuner
Provides accurate selection of VHF/UHF or up to 50
unscrambled cable channels.* Quartz-controlled
electronics automatically lock the system onto the
signal, eliminating the need for fine tuning. Bright, easy-
to-read channel display.
*Local systems may vary; check your cable company’s
compatibility requirements.
Infrared Remote Control
Provides wireless VCR control from the comfort of an
easy chair. It controls the major functions of the VCR,
plus Slow Motion, Frame Advance, Slow-Motion
Tracking, Memory Stop, and Clock/Timer
Programming, This VCR can also be operated with an
RCA Distal Command remote control and integrated
into a unified RCA audio/video system.
Remote Programming
With RCA’s advanced remote control, all VCR timer
programming can be done using the remote control. At
the touch of a button, simple easy-to-follow prompts
appear on the VCR’s display to guide the viewer through
each programming sequence. Built-in computer memory
can be preset up to a year in advance to record as many
as four programs automatically. Backup circuitry retains
programming instructions to prevent VCR memory loss
in case of brief power interruptions.
Express Recording { X P R )
X P R lets you record for up to four hours without
programming the timer. Simply select the channel and
the starting time (immediately or up to 24 hours delayed
start) and select the length of time you wish to record.
The rest is automatic.
Conventional Playback
Your VCR uses the standard VHS recording system so
that pre-recorded VHS tapes and tapes recorded on any
other VHS-type VCR can also be played. Your VCR
will play VHS cassettes recorded at any of the three
standard speeds. It automatically selects the same speed
for playback that was used for recording the cassette. By
using the electronic tape counter and the F A ST ­
F O R W A R D and R E W IN D controls, you can “cue” to
any starting point on the tape before you begin
playback. ,
Auto Programming
Preset available channels into VCR’s electronic scan
memory at the touch of a single button. Eliminates
cumbersome manual programming steps. After
automatic programming, channels can be selected by
remote control scanning — either up or down, A D D and
E R A SE buttons also are included for tailoring memory
scan list to personal preference.
Picture Search
The F A ST -F O R W A R D and R E W IN D buttons can be
used for “Picture Search” when you play a tape. When
you press and hold one of these buttons the playing
speed is increased so that you can quickly locate the
picture you want to view. Normal playing speed resumes
and sound is restored when you release the button. A
picture is displayed when you search a tape reeorded at
any speed, but quality is best for tapes recorded at SLP.
Pause - Stop Action - Frame Advance
Pressing the P A U SE button stops the tape’s forward
motion for “stop-action” viewing during playback, or to
eliminate unwanted material when you are recording.
After you have stopped the action during playback, the
F R A M E A D V A N C E button on the remote control lets
you advance the tape one frame at a time so that you can
see all the motion details. Stop-action and frame
advance are designed for use at the SLP speed. They
may be used on tapes recorded at other speeds, but the
picture quality will not be as good as that at SLP.
Slow Motion
Press SL O W on the remote unit or press P L A Y during
play/pause to change from normal playing speed to slow
motion. The P L A Y button will restore normal playing
speed. Slow Motion is designed for use at the SLP speed.
It may be used on tapes recorded at other speeds, but
the picture quality will not be as good as that at SLP.
Memory Stop
When the tape counter is displayed instead of time, fast­
forward and rewind will stop when the counter reads
0000. By resetting the counter to 0000 at the desired
point on the tape, you can stop at this point for repeated
viewing of a certain scene.
Automatic Rewind
Your VCR automatically rewinds and then stops when it
comes to the end of the tape. To avoid accidental erasure
during Unattended Recording and Express Recording,
the VCR stops at the end of the tape but does not
rewind.
Power Off from Rewind
You can turn off the power during rewind, and the VCR
will finish rewinding and turn off automatically.
Automatic Play/Power On
If the VCR is off, it will turn on automatically when you
insert a cassette.
When you insert a cassette with the safety tab removed,
the VCR will automatically turn on and start playing the
tape.
VHS HQ Picture Quality
This VCR incorporates VHS HQ (High Quality)
circuitry for improved picture quality. It is fully
compatible with earlier VHS VCRs.
Fluorescent Function Displays
Vivid, easy-to-read graphic displays show when VCR is
in “Play,” “Record,” “Fast Forward” or “Rewind”
modes. Includes readouts for channel and tape speed, as
well as time/day (or tape counter to indicate relative
position of programs on cassette). Counter memory
automatically stops tape at desired point during rewind
or fast forward.
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