Index Signal Recording; Quick Edit (Edit Search) - Hitachi VM-1800A Instruction Manual

INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING

INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING
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Indexing your tapes while recording makes it easy to find desired program segments when
you play back the tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called the "VHS Index
Search System". See your VCR's instruction manual for index playback instructions.
"INDEX" signals are recorded when the following operations are performed.
When power is turned on about 4 hours after it is switched off and then recording is started.
When power is turned on after the date is changed to the next day with the power off and
then recording is started.
NOTE: "INDEX" is displayed in the viewfinder, and when an "INDEX" signal is recorded,
"INDEX" disappears.

QUICK EDIT (Edit Search)

The quick edit feature allows you to search for the end of previously recorded material,
or find a particular spot on your tape, to begin your editing, or recording new material.
Quick edit is used while the camcorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode. By
holding down the "F.FWD", "REW", or "PLAY" button, you can visually search or play
your tape. Releasing the buttons ("F.FWD", "REW", or "PLAY") immediately stops the
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