To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System)
This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily.
Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases:
–When you start a recording by pressing the REC button I, REC/OTR button `, or DIRECT REC button Q.
–When a timer recording starts.
–When you press the REC button I on the remote control during recording.
Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function:
–The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback mode.
–Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5 minutes long.
Preparations
–Display the VCR picture on the TV.
–Insert a recorded video cassette.
Operation
1 Press the INDEX button L (that corresponds to the direction from the current tape position in which the desired programme is located on the tape) to start the index search.
For example, if you want to
search for the 2nd recorded programme in forward direction, press the INDEX L button L
twice.
–The VCR
When it has been found, playback starts automatically.
To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback:
Press the Stop button F.
Notes:
–Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th index signal.
–If you press either of the INDEX button L too many times, simply press the other INDEX button L (indicating the opposite direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce the displayed figure down to 1.
–The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time an index signal is located.
Searching while Checking the Video Cassette Contents
This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording starts. The
Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases:
–When you start a recording by pressing the REC button I, REC/OTR button `, or DIRECT REC button Q.
–When a timer recording starts.
–When you press the REC button I on the remote control during recording.
Conditions for correct operation of the
–VCR must be switched on, be in the playback mode or be in the standby mode.
–Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long.
Preparations
–Display the VCR picture on the TV.
–Insert a recorded video cassette.
Operations
1Press the SEARCH button 6 to start the
–After rewinding the tape to the beginning, the VCR plays it back at high speed for approximately
10 seconds. It then
On Screen Display
2When you have found the programme that you want to view, press the Play button 7 to start normal playback.
To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback:
Press the Stop button F.
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