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ZERO MEMORY (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)

The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.

You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

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

The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 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 playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.

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

When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the (REW) button.

-The tape stops automatically 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 to the time code.

Notes

In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically:

-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 where there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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Samsung VP-D101, D102D manual Zero Memory VP-D103i/D105i only

D102D, D103, D105, VP-D101 specifications

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