Sony Handycam CCD-FX520 Operation Manual page 32

During recording or playback, the digits on the tape counter indicate the elapsed recording or playback time.
Referring to the Amount of Elapsed Time and a Particular Point
Press COUNTER RESET at the beginning of the tape. The counter in the viewfinder displays "0:00:00". The
counter shows the elapsed time so that you can refer to the amount of elapsed time. You can also use the
counter as an index to find a particular point.
Returning to a Pre-registered Position
You can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback.
(1) During playback, press COUNTER RESET at the point you later want to locate. The counter shows
"0:00:00" in the viewfinder. (2) Press [] when you want to stop playback. (3) Press ZERO MEM to stop
rewinding at the counter's zero point. The "ZERO MEM" indicator flashes in the viewfinder. (4) Press .<1<1.
The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero.
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Notes on the tape counter
• Something must be recorded on the tape in order for the tape counter to function. Tape counter does not
work on a blank tape.
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the actual time.
Notes on ZERO MEM
• When you press ZERO MEM, the counter's zero point is memorized.
• This function is cancelled automatically once the tape is rewound or sent forward to the point you
pre-registered.
• Be sure to press ZERO MEM after stopping the tape. It does not function during recording or playing back.
Using this function in reverse.
You can return to a desired position after rewinding with this function. Press COUNTER RESET at the point
you want to return to later. Press <1<1. Press C_when you want to stop rewinding. Press ZERO MEM.
Press D,,-I_.The tape automatically stops near the zero point you first set.
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