Sony HDCAM HDW-730 Operation Manual page 119

Searching for the end of the recording, then switching to
recording pause mode
To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape, playing it
back and stopping the camcorder, follow the procedure below.
Press the RET button on the Lens.
The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the recorded portion
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of the tape. The camcorder automatically switches to recording pause
mode and is ready to start recording again.
Note
When the STOP KEY FREEZE function is set to become active on the
VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the picture is frozen
once you push the STOP button during playback. To activate the end
search function, push the STOP button again to stop the camcorder and
press the RET button.
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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback