Sony SLV-ED115PS, SLV-ED215PS, SLV-ED215TH, SLV-ED313ME, SLV-ED313MJ, SLV-ED313SG the Time Search

37Search Operations

SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11(1)

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

section 15 minutes ahead of or behind

the current position of a tape by using

the Time Search function.

1Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display

window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).

2Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the

length of time 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 section 15 minutes ahead

of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.

To change the time by one

minute, press PROGRAM

+/–.

3Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it

reaches the specified point.

The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches

the specified point (the SEARCH MODE 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.

SP

APC

SP

APC

SP

APC

SEARCH MODE

EASY TIMER

knob

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Contents

Main Introduction WARNING Precautions Safety Installing Caution Table of contents Additional Operations Step 1 Unpacking Checking your model name Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Using the remote commander Step 3 1 2 3 Additional connections Connecting the VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued) Selecting a language 1 2 3 Step 6 Presetting channels Presetting all receivable channels using the One Touch Tuning function Getting Started SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11(1) Presetting all receivable channels automatically 2 3 (B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. MENU OK M/m/</, 4 Getting Started SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11(1) Presetting channels manually 01GB03GET-ED313.p65 10/1/01, 14:2413 2 to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. 3 PROG +/ MENU OK M/m/</, MENU 4 position. 8 5 6 1 2 If the picture is not clear 1 2 3 4 Setting the clock Step 7 2 3 4 5 Playing a tape 1 2 3 Playing a tape (continued) Recording TV programmes 1 2 3 Recording TV programmes (continued) 4 5 1 2 Page Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy Timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) 1 2 Setting or changing the Easy Clock 3 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Basic Operations Setting the timer manually 1 2 3 4 5 Searching for the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme Searching for the current position on a tape 1 2 the Blank Search 1 2 the index Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander 1 2 36 Using the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR 1 2 3 Searching using the index function (continued) the Time Search 1 2 3 To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. Playing/searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time 1 2 Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function Changing menu options 1 2 press </, to change the setting. 3 Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Operation (when recording on this VCR) 1 2 3 4 Troubleshooting Page 48 Sapphire tape cleaner Head Condition Sensor Troubleshooting (continued) Additional Information Specifications System Inputs and outputs General Supplied accessories Index to parts and controls Front panel Display window Rear panel 52 Remote commander Index to parts and controls (continued) Index A B C D