Sony SLV-ED815PS Searching using the Time Search function, Press xSTOP, Easy Timer knob

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Searching using the Time Search function

You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function.

EASY TIMER knob

SEARCH MODE

1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).

SP

APC

2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the length of time you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape. Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes.

For example, if you want to watch a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.

To change the time by one
To change the time by one	SP
minute, press PROGRAM	APC
+/–.

3 Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the specified point.

SP

APC

The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches the specified point (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off).

To stop searching

Press xSTOP.

Tip

•The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape.

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Search Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour/TV systemsTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingChecking your model name Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander You can use this remoteConnecting the VCR Connecting the aerialAudio/video cable not supplied Additional connectionsTo a TV that has audio/video input jacks Audio cable not suppliedPress RF Channel on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR This channel will now be referred to as the video channelIf your TV system is Select You want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channelTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR SLV-ED915PS/TH SystemTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Selecting a LanguageBefore you start… Press M/m to select the desired languageChannels using the One Touch Tuning function Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable To check if the channels are preset correctlyTurn on the VCR and the TV Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyPresetting channels Getting Started Prog + Presetting channels manuallyPress /.to move the cursor B to Press Prog +/- to select the programme position Channel coverage System B/G System D/KPress /, to get a clearer picture, then press OK Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Selected programme positionTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Setting the clockPress , to select the month and set the month using M/m Setting the clock Press OK to start the clockBasic Operations Playing a tapeBasic Operations REW StopTo set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Press Prog +/- to select the programme position you want to Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes RecordTo check the remaining tape length To stop recordingPress x Stop To watch another TV programme while recordingTips Recording TV programmesTo record Ntsc colour system programmes Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy TimerRecording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function REC SpeedSetting or changing the Easy Clock Commander Do this on the VCRTo use the VCR after setting the timer To check or change the timer settingTo cancel the timer setting To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopTips Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press OK Setting the timer manuallyYou can preset up to eight programmes at a time Press M/m to set each itemDaily/weekly recording Setting the timer manuallyPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Search Operations Tape meter Searching for the current position on a tapeTo stop the Search function Blank section Last recorded Searching using the Blank Search functionTo stop searching Searching using the index function Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commanderUsing the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Press xSTOP Searching using the Time Search functionEasy Timer knob Press H Play Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback To extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration Press zREC repeatedly to set to the new durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be cut off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlap To select bilingual sound while recording For SLV-ED915PS/TH only Zweiton German stereo systemNicam system Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantRecording stereo and bilingual programmes For SLV-ED818ME/SG, ED817TH and ED815PS onlySelecting the sound during playback How sound is recorded on a video tape Tracking meter Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking APC recording About the Adaptive Picture Control APC functionAPC playback To deactivate the APC functionMenu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu option Set this option toEditing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRVMC-710/720HG audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow EditingEditing with another VCR Jack If the other VCR is Use a cable such asBefore you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing To stop editingAudio dubbing SLV-ED818ME/SG and ED616ME/MJ/ SG only To stop while editingAdditional Information TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Others TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Head Condition Sensor Sapphire tape cleanerSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Index to parts and controlsVideo jacks Mains lead Aerial OUT connector LINE-1 in AUDIO/VIDEO jacksRear panel for SLV-ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only Remote commander Index V, W, X, Y