Sony SLV-ED215PS, SLV-ED313ME, SLV-ED313MJ, SLV-ED313SG manual Searching using the index function

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Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Searching using the index function

The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position. You can either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander or the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR.

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Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander

2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search:

•To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH.

•To search backwards, press .INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.

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Contents SLV-ED313MEGB 3-065-583-11 Video Cassette RecorderSLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11 PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingChecking your model name To operate Set TV/ Video to Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesTo a TV that has audio/video input jacks Connecting the VCRConnecting the aerial Additional connectionsTuning your TV to the VCR If your TV system is Select Selected TV system To obtain a clear picture from the VCRBefore you start… Selecting a LanguageTip Presetting channelsTo check if the channels are preset correctly Presetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channels Channel SET Presetting channels ManuallyChannel coverage System B/G System D/K Press Prog +/- to select the programme positionIf the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsSetting the clock Started Stop REW Color a Eject X Pause x Stop System Playing a tapeBasic Operations REWBasic Operations SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11 Additional tasksTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Playing a tapeProg + Display REC Speed z REC Recording TV programmesTo save a recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recordingTips To record Ntsc colour system programmesSetting the Easy Timer Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer functionBasic Operations REC SpeedProg + Setting or changing the Easy ClockEasy Timer knob Programme Number Buttons Do this on the VCR CommanderTo use the VCR after setting the timer To check or change the timer settingTo cancel the timer setting Tips Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Search Operations Tape meter Searching for the current position on a tapeTo stop the Search function KnobProgramme Search Operations Searching using the Blank Search functionTo stop searching Blank section Last recordedUsing the Index Search buttons on the remote commander Searching using the index functionPress xSTOP Using the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCREasy Timer knob Searching using the Time Search functionREW Slow Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Additional OperationsREC Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be cut off When the timer settings overlapAbout the Adaptive Picture Control APC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsMenu choices This VCR Recorder Other VCR Player How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR To stop editing Operation When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing Additional Information TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Others Timer recordingRecording Head Condition Sensor Sapphire tape cleanerSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemFront panel Index to parts and controlsRear panel Display windowRemote commander V, W, X, Y, Z Index