Philips RT960A VCR User Manual


 
5.6.1 Special Effects Playback
How to use the Shuttle Ring:
The shuttle ring is the outer dial. When the VCR is in the STOP
mode, the shuttle ring can be rotated to the left or right then
released, and the VCR will engage in the REWIND or FAST
FORWARD function. While in the REWIND or FAST
FORWARD mode, the shuttle ring can be rotated and held to
engage the search mode. Releasing the shuttle ring returns it to
the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function.
During Playback Mode:
When a picture is in the playback
mode, the video can be viewed at
variable speeds by rotating and
holding the shuttle ring at different
positions.
The figure illustrates the action
that will occur at various positions.
The VCR returns to the playback mode upon release of the
shuttle ring.
During Still Mode:
When a picture is in the still mode, the video can be
viewed at variable speeds, including slow motion, by
rotating and holding the shuttle ring at different
positions.
The figure illustrates the action that will occur at various
positions.
The VCR returns to the still mode upon release of the shuttle
ring.
How to use the Jog Ring:
The jog ring is the center dial of the jog-shuttle ring.
This ring is used to advance or reverse the video by
single field when in the still mode.
To scan for alarm recordings, refer to paragraph 6.6.
5.6.2 Tape Counter Memory Feature
Real time Counter during PLAYBACK or
RECORDING mode:
Press the DISPLAY button.
Whenever you press the DISPLAY
button, the time, counter or
remaining time is displayed
alternately in the VCR indicator
panel.
When the COUNTER is
displayed:
Counter changes to
CLOCK when the cassette
is ejected.
The real-time counter does
not operate when nothing
is recorded on the tape.
Counter Memory Function:
This function is only provided when the COUNTER option is
displayed in the VCR indicator panel.
1. Begin recording or playing a tape.
Continue to play or record.
2. At the point where you want the playback to begin,
reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing the
CLEAR button.
3. Press the STOP button when recording or playback
finishes.
4. Rotate and release the SHUTTLE ring to
reverse.
The VCR will stop at the COUNTER
position 0:00:00.
Tape Remaining:
This function allows the time of the remaining tape to be
displayed during recording or playback.
1. Press the DISPLAY button until the remaining time
displays on the TV screen.
2. Start recording or playback.
Note: The remaining time is not displayed during 72H, 96H,
.....000H recording or playback mode.
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REVERSE
PLAY
DOUBLE-SPEED
PLAY
REVERSE
TRIPLE-SPEED
PLAY
FORWARD
SEARCH
REVERSE
SEARCH
PLAY
DISPLAY
PLAY
CLEAR
STOP/EJECT
DISPLAY