Additional Operations
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SEARCH
INDEX
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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.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press
=
/
+
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. The playback starts from the point
about five seconds ahead of the specified
index mark.
To stop searching
Press
p
STOP.
Note
• 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.
=
/
+
INDEX
SEARCH