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The Camcorder : Playback

Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position)

The ZERO MEMORY function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

On a tape, you can mark a point that you want to return to following playback.

1.Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to.

The time code is changed to a tape counter which is set to Zero Memory with the 0:00:00 (Zero Memory Indicator).

If you want to cancel the Zero Memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again.

2.Finding the Zero Position.

When you have finished with the playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.

-The tape automatically stops when it reaches the Zero Position.

When you have finished recording, Set the Power Switch to the PLAY mode, then press the (REW) button.

-The tape automatically stops when it reaches the zero position.

3.The tape counter with the M (Zero Memory Indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed back to time code.

Notes

In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY marked positions will be automatically released:

-At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function.

-When the tape is ejected.

-When you remove the battery pack or power supply.

The Zero Memory may not function correctly when there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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Samsung SCD6040 manual Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape Ending Position

SCD6040 specifications

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