Searching Using The Index Function - Sony SLV-EZ727AZ, SLV-EZ725AZ, SLV-EZ424AZ, SLV-EZ121AZ Operating Instructions Manual

Searching using the index function

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.
The VCR starts scanning each
recording for five seconds in the
corresponding direction.
3
Press H PLAY to start playback when you find the desired point.
To search a specific recording (Index search)
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH
twice.
• To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH twice.
• To search backwards, press .
INDEX SEARCH twice.
3
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH depending on the direction where
your desired programme is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up
to ±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Notes
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
• When you press . INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the
selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
B B
INDEX SCAN :
INDEX SEARCH : B B + 0 2
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