Panasonic AG-2570 Recording Index Signals, To stop the operation at any time, Press Stop

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To Find the Beginning of

Each Recording

(VHS Index Search System)

Example:

Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward direction.

Press [INDEX 9] twice. (This operation is performed

while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback

mode.)

After finding the specific recorded segment, playback starts automatically.

If you press [INDEX 9] too many times, simply press [INDEX :] to correct it. In this way, you can reduce the displayed figure down to 1.

Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.

The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal is located.

Recording Index Signals

Index signals are recorded in the following cases.

When a recording is started by pressing [REC(REC/OTR)].

When [REC] on the remote controller is pressed during recording.

When timer recording is activated.

Note:

The index search function can only work correctly if the index signals are spaced at least 3 minutes apart in the SP mode and 5 minutes apart in the EP mode.

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Searching while checking the video cassette contents (Intro-Jet Scan)

The approximate beginnings of each recorded program are played in succession at the high speed so that the program to be viewed can be located easily.

Preparations

Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

Load the pre-recorded video cassette.

Operations

1Press [SEARCH].

(This operation is performed while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback mode with the VCR on.)

The tape is rewound to the beginning, and

played for about

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10 seconds at the high

 

 

 

speed. It is then fast

 

 

 

forwarded, the VISS

 

 

 

(VHS Index Search

 

 

 

System) signals are

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searched in

 

 

 

succession, and each

 

 

 

time the signals are

 

 

 

found, the tape is

 

 

 

played for about

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 seconds at the high

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed.

 

 

 

 

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RESET AUDIO

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2When the program to be viewed is reached, press [PLAY].

– Normal playback now commences.

To stop the operation at any time:

Press [STOP].

Note:

This function may not work properly when recorded programs run for 15 minutes or less.

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Contents Operating Instructions Plug in Auto Tuning Contents Controls and Connection Sockets To mains supplyFront Video in AV1 ‘Infrared Remote Controller Infrared Transmitter13 TV Í Volume sNrBefore Use 14 AVPower Source for the Remote Controller Remote Controller SetupPrecautions for Battery Replacement Antenna Not supplied Setting UpConnections Stereo AmplifierConnection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets With the cable converter. Timer-controlled Cable ConnectionPress VCR/TV to select the VCR mode Tuning the TV to your VCRPlug in Auto Tuning Channel being SearchedPress Menu during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid- OperationTo Restart Plug in Auto Tuning To Change the RF OutputOperations Press Menu Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCRPreparations Select Channel SETManual System Setting Procedure Channel PlanLanguage Setting of the On Screen Display To Select the Desired LanguageSetting Setting the Clock of your VCRTime Reset Function To Use the On Screen Display Settings Using the On Screen DisplayOn Screen Display To Select the Corresponding Video Cassette Tape Length to Display the Approximate Remaining Tape TimeFor the Jet Navigator Function To Select the Jet Search Speed in the EP modeFor the Blue Background Function Select DeleteAudio Channel Selection Auto Bilingual Choice FunctionInsert a recorded video Cassette tape PlaybackView a still picture by View a slow motion pictureOperations To Stop Playback Automatically Playback Off Timer FunctionOther Playback Functions To Locate Precisely the Desired Moment in a SceneMode Characteristic Example for To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality Picture ModeTo Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Controller To Play back the Recorded Part RepeatedlyManual Recording To View One TV Program while Recording Another One To Select the Desired Tape SpeedTo Interrupt Recording To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape TimeBasic Operations One-Touch Recording OTRPreparation Key Programming Timer RecordingExample Advanced Operations Checking a Timer Program Cancelling a Timer ProgramSearch Functions To cancel the Jet Navigator list Press MenuJet Navigator To Set the Category Category Indication IconTo Check the Recorded Programming Data Time Stamp Function When Recording Over the Same Location on a TapeTo Demonstrate the Jet Navigator Function To stop the operation at any time Recording Index SignalsPress Stop Recording VCR Assembly EditingEditing Other VCR Video movie cameraOther Functions Other Automatic FunctionsHelpful Hints Before Requesting ServiceSelf-diagnostic Indications Message of On Screen DisplayPlayback will not operate correctly Symptom description is indicated in bracketsRemote controller will not operate Correctly Recording will not operate correctlyHelpful Usage PrecautionsAvoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Humidity and DustSurge Absorber CVC Crystal View Control IndicatorDirt on the video heads Longrun Head SystemSpecifications Page Page Central Region Executive OfficeSoutheast Region Government Marketing Department

AG-2570 specifications

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