Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Searching using the index function, To stop searching

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Searching using the index function

The unit’s 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 unit’s VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.

1Insert an indexed tape into the unit.

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

•To search ahead, press + INDEX SEARCH.

•To search behind, press = INDEX SEARCH.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

>10 0

= / +

INDEX

SEARCH

Note

•No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause.

INDEX 8

SEARCH

The unit’s VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press p STOP.

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Advanced VCR Operations

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Step Getting Started Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Before you connect Aerial input on your TV usingUnit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Disconnect the aerial cable from yourIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Speakers Rear L/R connectors Connecting an active wooferListening through the headphones Placing the speakersConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Conserving power while the unit is standing by SuppliedPress RF Channel on the unit To check that the TV tuning is correctPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit Turn on your TV and select a programme positionSet the TV for VCR reception Press Easy SET UP on the unitPress VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TV Positions of the stations, and disable the unused Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPreset automatically, change the programme Programme positions. If all the settings areSetting up the unit with Easy SET UP Press ?// to select the centre modeVolume of the rear speakers so you have an Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youHave an equal volume balance with the other Equal volume balance with the other speakers atIf you have only front and rear speakers If you have only front and centre speakersManual setup Presetting channels Before you start…Manual setup Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Manual setup Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Playing a video tape Basic VCR OperationsTo mute the sound To use the time counterTo change the information in the display window Using the pre- programmed sound FieldsTo check the remaining tape length Recording TV programmesPress r REC to start recording To stop recording To watch another TV programme while recordingRecording TV programmes To save a recordingRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcastsUsing the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Press Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Cursor / to confirm the setting Daily/weekly recordingChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Controlling the function buttons Selecting the equipmentAudio/Video Equipment Operations Function buttons on the unit Function Watching a picture while listening to audio equipmentBefore operating audio/video equipment To increase or decrease the volume To turn off the whole systemTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selectorControlling VCRs Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRTo relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Turning off the selected VCRControlling the TV To select the TV’s input source Controlling the TV Using the TV independentlyTurning off the TV To scan the preset stations Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan preset stations Listening to a radio programmePlaying back a CD To locate a track with the number buttonsRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deckPlaying a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Playing an MD Customizing the remote commander for an MD deckControlling an MD deck Controlling an MD deck Recording on an MDPlaying back an LD Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerControlling an LD player To start playback from the beginning of either LD sideControlling an LD player Turning off the LD playerSelecting the sound field Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSound Field Operations To temporarily turn off the sound effect you setWhat’s surround sound? Taking advantage of the sound fieldsWhat’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? Adjusting the delay time Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundCustomizing the sound fields To return to the previous menu Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone EditHighlight Effect Start playing a programmeSource, then repeat steps Press EXECUTE, then press CursorSound fields in step Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the preReinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Advanced VCR Operations Using the Click Shuttle ringPlaying/searching at various speeds Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To extend the durationTo select the sound while recording Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function To stop searchingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Changing menu options Menu choicesBefore you start editing Recording from another VCR or LD playerEditing Audio dubbing Before you start dubbing…To stop while editing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioAdditional Information Customizing the remote commander function buttonsTo restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Factory set functionsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsTroubleshooting Remote commander does VCR Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSystem Amplifier General Index to parts and controls Front panelFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Index Y, Z