Vhs Index Search System (Viss) - Sears LXI series 580.53484390 Owner's Manual

VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (VISS)
The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to
locate the beginning of any recording made on this
VCR.
Whenever a recording is begun, an invisible INDEX
mark is recorded on the tape. This feature makes
use of viss signals to search out a specified tape
segment and begin playback automatically.
• MARKING VISS SIGNALS
Automatic marking during recording ....
A VISS signal is automatically marked on the tape
when a recording or a timer recording starts.
The "V.MARK" indicator is displayed on the display
while a VISS signal is being marked.
Marking VISS signals manually.
The VISS signal may be activated by pressing the
VISS and MARK button during playback or
recording.
"REW" Button
Number Buttons
"0" through "9"
"VISS" Button
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1. Press the VISS button once, while a tape is
playing or recording. The "VISS 00" indicator
appears.
2. Press the MARK button at the point where a VISS
signal is to be marked.
The "V.MARK" indicator will appear on the
display.
NOTES:
eVISS signals should be separated by more than
10 minutes so the VCR can detect them properly.
• The VISS signals cannot be marked on cassettes
whose erase prevention tab has been broken off.
• The VISS signals can not be marked on an
unrecorded portion of the tape.
• The VISS may not function on damaged or worn
tapes.
PLAYING BACK THE BEGINNING OF
EACH PROGRAM IN SEQUENCE-
VISS SCAN
1. Insert a cassette tape that has VISS signals
marked.
2. Press the VISS button once, while a tape is
playing. The "VISS 00" indicator will appear on
the TV screen.
3. Press either the FF or REW button, VISS will
start.
The indicator appears simultaneously during
scanning. The tape will be rewound or rapidly
advanced to the next signal marked.
The tape will be played back for approximately 5
seconds, and then rewound or rapidly advanced
to the next VISS signal.
Every time a VISS signal is detected and"
playback begins, the displayed VISS scan
number appears. ("V.SCAN 00")
4. At the desired program, press the VISS button.
Normal playback of that program will begin.
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