Searching using the Time Search function

You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function.

EASY TIMER

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SEARCH

1Press SEARCH repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up).

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2Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the length of the time portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape. Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes.

For example, if you want to watch a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.

To change the time by one

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minute, press PROGRAM

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3Press the EASY TIMER knob.

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 indicator turns off).

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Tip

•The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape.

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