Slow Motion; Automatic Tracking; Manual Tracking - RCA VR618HF User Manual

Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW – and + allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-
motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a
tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a
tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on
a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR
are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.
1. During playback, press SLOW + or – to start
slow-motion playback.
SLOW appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or – to
decrease the speed.
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any
streaks from the picture.
4. Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
¥ When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING up or down for the best possible
picture.
¥ Press TRACKING up or down during stop-
action pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.
¥ Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time
to turn automatic tracking back on or eject the
tape and re-insert it.
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