Basic Operations (Tape Navigation)
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Basic Operations (Tape Navigation)
Tape Navigation
Tape Navigation automatically stores the recording data (program title, recording date,
recording start time, channel, recording time, etc.) in memory and displays it on the TV screen.
You can see the contents of a tape at a glance so it is easy to locate the start of a program you
want to view and also locate the beginning of the non-recorded section (for later recording).
Tape Navigation only functions when using a tape recorded by this VCR.
Tape Navigation stores tape data in memory. If the data is erased due to a memory defect,
etc., the registered data will not be able to be recovered.
The tape data is not erased even if a power failure occurs or the power cord is unplugged
from the AC outlet.
Quick Index of Tape Navigation Operation
1. To see the contents of a tape (tape data):
See "Displaying a Directory" on page 58. Prepare a tape recorded by this VCR.
2. To review the details of tape data in memory:
See the "DISPLAY TAPE NO. DATA" option on page 67.
3. To locate the beginning of the program you want to view or of the non-recorded section:
See "Locating the beginning of a program you want to view or a non-recorded section" on
page 56. Prepare a tape recorded by this VCR.
4. To find how to store tape data in memory:
See "Storing tape data in memory" on page 62.
5. To clear tape data:
See the "DELETE TAPE NO. DATA" option on page 65.
You cannot erase the data of the tape loaded in the VCR. Eject the tape before performing the
procedure to erase its data.
6. When you do not want to store a program title in memory:
See the "AUTO TITLE <ON/OFF>" option on page 64.
7. When you do not want to use Tape Navigation:
See the "TAPE DATA <ON/OFF>" option on page 63.
Displaying a Directory
1. Load a cassette recorded by this VCR. The VCR turns on automatically and the MENU
button indicator on the VCR flashes. (It flashes to show that the tape data is being scanned.)
You cannot display the data of a cassette recorded by another VCR model or by a VCR
other than this VCR. Be sure to use a cassette recorded by this VCR.
2. Turn the TV on and select the video channel (3 or 4).
3. Make sure that the green MENU button indicator on the VCR lights. (It lights to show that
Tape Navigation is operational.)
4. Press the MENU button on the remote control or VCR. The directory will appear. The
directory interpretation is listed on the next page.