Operating Controls And Functions - RCA SelectaVision VideoDisc SFT 100 Service Data

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Power On/Off
Power is applied to the player by placing the player function
switch in either the "Load" or "Play" position. The digital readout
indicator is then illuminated. In the play position the readout in-
dicator displays elapsed play time in minutes. in the load position
the readout indicator displays a flashing "L".
Rapid Access Forward
Pressing the Rapid Access "FWD" function button moves the
pickup arm assembly forward rapidly (player must be in play
mode) The readout indicator displays elapsed play time in
minutes. The stylus lifter circuit is in operation during this mode
therefore the stylus is not in contact with the disc.
Rapid Access Reverse
Pressing the Rapid Access "REV" function button moves the
pickup arm assembly to the rear rapidly (player must be in play
mode). The readout indicator displays elapsed р!ау time in
minutes. The stylus lifter circuit is in operation during this mode
therefore the stylus is not in contact with the disc.
Visual Search Forward
Pressing the Visual Search "FWD" button permits faster than nor-
mal (16 times normal speed) forward movement of the pickup arm
assembly. The stylus remains in contact with the disc permitting
Visual Search forward (scan) viewing of the program material
(audio is muted during this mode of operation).
Visual Search Reverse
Pressing the Visual Search "REV" button permits fast reverse
movement (16 times normal speed) of the pickup arm assembly.
The stylus remains in contáct with the disc permitting Visual
Search reverse (scan) viewing of the program material (audio 15
muted during this mode of operation).
Pause
Pressing the "Pause" button places the stylus lifter circuit into
operation raising the stylus off the disc. Video is blanked. audio is
muted, and there is no movement of the pickup arm assembly in
this mode of operation. The digital readout will display flashing
"P". Pressing the "Pause" button a second time returns the play-
er to normal operation.
Load
Place player function lever in "Load" position. Read out indicator
will flash "L". Slide disc caddy into player until it latches. then
pull caddy sleeve out. The disc and caddy spine will remain in the
player. Depending upon which side of disc is up at time of inser-
tion. the corresponding side indicator LED will light. To remove
disc and spine from player — place function switch in "Load"
position. slide empty caddy sleeve into player until it releases
spine catch. Remove toaded caddy from player.
Play
After player is loaded place function lever in "Play" position. In
approximately 8 seconds a picture will appear on the TV screen.
The digital readout will display elapsed playing time in minutes.
When play is completed (approximately 60 minutes) the digital
readout will display flashing "E".
Side
Indicator
Play Time
Indicator Rapid Access
Function
Switch
Visual Search Pause
Fig. 1-2. — Operating Controls