Searching Using The Index Function - Sony DSRM-20 Operating Instructions Manual

Searching Using the Index Function

When using a cassette with cassette memory
To search in shuttle mode
Turn the shuttle dial.
A playback image appears at the speed according to the angle of the
dial rotation. When the dial is set at the center click position, the tape
stops and still image is obtained.
To exit from jog/shuttle mode
Press any tape transport button.
The JOG/SHUTTLE indicator goes off, and the recorder or player changes
to the operation corresponding to the pressed button.
Three kinds of search are available using this unit.
– Searching for the beginnings of recordings: Index search
– Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded date changes:
Date search
– Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode with a digital
camcorder: Photo search
If the cassette has a cassette memory, the recordings are listed in the
chronologically in the order they were made. You can search using this
chronological list.
1
Press SEARCH MODE to select the search type: INDEX, DATE or
PHOTO SEARCH.
The chronological list appears on the monitor screen.
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When selecting INDEX SEARCH
2
Press = or + to select a recording.
The VCR starts searching and when it locates the recording, begins
playback. During Photo search, the VCR pauses.
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