36 Search Operations
Searching using
the index
function
The VCR marks the tape with an index
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to
find a specific recording. The VCR can
search up to 99 index signals ahead of or
behind the current position. You can
either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons
on the remote commander or the
SEARCH MODE button and EASY
TIMER knob on the VCR.

Using the INDEX SEARCH

buttons on the remote

commander

1Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many
index signals ahead or behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press .INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching and the index
number on the TV screen counts down to
zero. Playback starts from the point about
five seconds ahead of the specified index
mark.
SEARCH
INDEX 8
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INDEX
SEARCH