Picture Search Options; Forward And Reverse Search; Slow Motion; Commercial Scan (Search Button) - RCA VRS420 User Manual

PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS
The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward
and reverse functions. This section contains several other options
available for searching a tape.
FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH
You can view a tape during play or play-pause. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the
SP or SLP speed.
1. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE(REV) to
search in reverse.
2. Press FORWARD or REVERSEagai n or press PLAY to return to
normal playback.
SLOW MOTION
You can view a tape during play-pause using slow motion. Slow
motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press FORWARD or REVERSE(FWD or REV) to begin slow-
motion playback when tape is paused.
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from
the picture.
3. Press PLAY (PLAY°PAUSE) to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to
stop after a few minutes.
COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BU'I-I'ON)
This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.
• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.
• Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30
seconds up to five minutes.
Insert Tape:
Remember to insert a recorded tape
when using the search features.
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