Searching using the index function
The VCR marks the tape with an index signal | DIAL TIMER |
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1 Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the display window (the SEARCH MODE button lights up).
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2 Turn DIAL TIMER to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search:
•To search ahead, turn DIAL TIMER clockwise.
•To search backwards, turn DIAL TIMER counterclockwise.
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3 Press DIAL TIMER.
The VCR starts searching. The playback starts (the SEARCH MODE button turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
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•No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause.
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Searching using the Time Search function
You can easily find a specific point on a tape | DIAL TIMER |
by using the Time Search function. |
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For example, you can find a recorded portion |
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1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window (the SEARCH MODE button lights up).
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2 Turn DIAL TIMER clockwise or counterclockwise to set the length of the time portion you want the VCR to
For example, if you want to watch a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of the current position, turn DIAL TIMER once clockwise.
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3 Press DIAL TIMER.
The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the specified point.
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The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches the specified point (the SEARCH MODE button turns off).
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
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•The VCR can search up to six hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape.
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Searching for a selected point on the tape
You can spot check an entire tape quickly using the Quick View function. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward.
Hold down M FF (or m REW) more than two seconds during stop. “SKIP” indicator appears on the TV screen.
The VCR searches forward (or backward) for about two minutes on the counter while showing the contents of the tape. Then it
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You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen.
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To cancel skip-search
Press H PLAY or x STOP.
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A cursor (x) indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication. If the cursor does not appear, play the tape a few moments (by pressing H PLAY, M FF, or
mREW) until the cursor appears.
2 Press </, to move the pointer (V) to the point where you want to start playback.
The VCR starts searching and the cursor (x) moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates the marked point, playback starts.
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