RCA VR508 VCR User Manual


 
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Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. For
model VR337, stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model
VR508, stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
2. For model VR337, if horizontal lines or noise bars appear
in the picture, press SLOW on the remote and then press
TRACKING up or down to move the lines out of the
picture.
For model VR508, press TRACKING up or down on the
remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR automatically switches from stop-action
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. For model VR337, frame
advance works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model VR508, frame advance
works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of the
scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a
tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when 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. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no
effect during recording.
¥ When streaks or snow appear in the picture,
press TRACKING up or down on the remote
or the VCR for the best possible picture.
¥ For model VR508, during pause, press
TRACKING up or down on the remote to
reduce any jittering of the picture.
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT
F. ADV
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
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PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
CHAN
POWER
DISPLAY
TV•VCR
PREV CH
Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features