Panasonic PV-VS4821-K Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Tape Operation
The most commonly asked questions about
Question
How fast does the VCR advance through
commercials?
Are commercials advanced through only
when I playback a recording?
Are commercials still recorded on the
tape in case I choose to view them
sometime?
Does
recording speeds?
Does the VCR advance through
commercials each time I playback tapes
which were recorded using
?
After marking commercials, does the
VCR stop at the end of the tape, or
rewind to the beginning?
Can I play my
recordings in non-
VCRs?
Does the marking process interfere with
other programmed recordings?
What happens if I cancel the marking in
progress so I can use the VCR?
What if part of my program is advanced
through along with the commercials?
Additional Notes:
• Because of the various ways in which commercials are broadcast, the VCR may not be able to
recognize all commercials.
• If a timer recording is scheduled for the middle of the night, please be aware that the VCR will
make some noise as it rewinds and fast forwards the tape while marking commercials.
and
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Answer
The VCR advances through a 3-minute commercial
block in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is
SLP. In SP, it takes about 25 to 35 seconds.
Yes. The commercials are not marked until after the
recording is finished.
Yes. By setting the C/A PLAYBACK to MANUAL (see
page 31), you can view or advance through
commercials as desired.
work in all
Yes.
SLP.
Yes. As long as C/A PLAYBACK is set to AUTO (see
page 31), the VCR should advance through
commercials each time the tape is played back.
The tape stops at the end of the recording so that any
additional timer recordings can be performed.
Yes.
play in non-
commercials will not be advanced through.
No. If the interval between two or more timer programs
is not sufficient to mark the recording, marking will be
done after all recordings are complete and the power
goes off.
Marking will be resumed when the VCR's power is
turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected.
Please see the 3rd note on page 31.
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are answered below.
works in SP, LP, and
marked recordings will
VCRs, but