Various search functions (continued)
Searching with the index function
— Index Search
The VCR automatically marks an index signal on the tape each time recording starts. You can use these signals to find the beginning of any recording.
Before starting
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
Press INDEX + or – repeatedly during stop or playback.
t+2
The unit starts searching.
Playback starts automatically from the beginning of the specified recording.
Notes
•It is also possible to use the display window to check the index numbers you specified. This is shown by "FF" or REW" and the index number appearing in the display window.
•Index signals should be at least 3 minutes apart. Otherwise, the unit cannot detect them properly.
•The Index signal may not be detected on damaged or worn out tapes.
•The Index signal at the beginning of a recorded tape may not be detected.
•The Index signal may not be detected if it is extremely close to the point where the search began.
•When the tape reaches the end during Index Search, Index Search will be stopped, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette and turns the power off (Auto rewind function).
Searching the end of the recorded program — REC. End Search
You can
Before starting
Set the TV VCR/CATV selector to TV VCR.
Press REC. END SEARCH during stop.
The unit starts searching.
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REC. END SEARCH
Searching stops automatically after
recorded | blank |
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Stop
Press REC.END SEARCH
Previous recorded
later recorded |
| blank |
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Stop
Press REC.END SEARCH
Rewind
recorded | blank |
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Rewind (after
Stop fast
Press REC.END SEARCH
To stop REC. End Search
Press s STOP on the remote control or s/z STOP/ EJECT on the unit.
Notes
•When the tape does not have blank space, searching stops at the end of the tape.
•If from the point where REC. End Search begins there is less than 5 minutes of recorded tape left in SP mode, 10 minutes in LP mode or 15 minutes in EP mode, REC. End Search may not work completely.
•If a tape has been recorded over in a different mode, either SP or LP mode, then REC. End Search may not work completely.
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