Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.

•Locating the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH)

This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section.

NOTES:

•BLANK SEARCH cannot be operated with a cassette without a safety tab.

•BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutes.

•BLANK SEARCH will not be engaged in the following sections since they are not recognized as blanks:

-Sections with noise

-Sections where only sound has been recorded

-Sections where previous recordings have been erased

Remote Control Illustration.

1Press the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button in the STOP mode.

The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically

•The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for.

•The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position.

•The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH.

•When a blank is detected, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank.

Notes:

•When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, "TAb" will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically.

•Tape bar will not appear correctly if tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used.

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