Search Functions
DIGITAL VCR
Index Search System
It is easy to find the beginning of each recording because a special index signal is recorded at the start of each recorded segment on the tape.
For example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward direction.
1Press SEARCH SELECT so that “–
(This operation is performed while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback mode.)
2Press INDEX/PHOTO 9 twice.
≥ Normal playback now commences.
To stop the operation at any time
Press ∫ (STOP).
≥After finding the specific recorded segment, playback starts automatically.
≥For the reverse direction, press INDEX/PHOTO :.
≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in either direction.
≥When the opposite INDEX/PHOTO is pressed, the number shall be decreased until 1 is reached.
≥The figure on the display is reduced by 1 each time an index signal is located.
≥The index search function can only work correctly if the index signals are spaced at least 5 minutes apart.
≥Repeat the procedure if the index signal for the specified number is not found.
Recording Index Signals
Index signals are recorded in the following cases.
≥When a recording is started by pressing ¥ (REC/ OTR).
≥When ¥ (REC) on the editing controller is pressed during recording.
Photoshot Index Search System
Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded when a Panasonic Digital Video Camera is used for photo shot shooting. Photo shot images are searched using these signals, and when such an image is located, the image is played back as a still picture.
For example:
Searching for the 2nd photo shot image in the forward direction.
1Press SEARCH SELECT so that “P –
2Press INDEX/PHOTO 9 twice.
≥ The image to be viewed will be found.
≥For the reverse direction, press INDEX/PHOTO :.
≥Any of up to 20 images ahead on the tape can be designated.
≥It may not be possible to search for a particular image properly if photo shot images have been recorded continuously.
≥At every press of the corresponding button, the tape is
≥During playback, after reaching the still picture, the still picture is played back continually together with the sound (only for approx. 4 seconds).
To return to a specified scene (zero stop function)
1Press RESET to set the counter to 0:00.00.
2After playback, press ZERO STOP in the stop mode.
≥The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded to 0:00.00 approximately.
≥During Time code display, this function will not work.
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