Using The Counter Memory Feature - Sears LXI series 580.53484390 Owner's Manual

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USING THE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE
The tape counter on this VCR indicates the tape travel time in hours, minutes, and seconds during recording
and playback.
The memory
feature
allows
you to return
to a
specific
spot on the cassette
after recording
or
playing.
The memory works with the Counter to return to a
particular
spot on the cassette.
The memory
is
designed
to stop
when
the
counter
reaches
"0:00:00" during rewind (REW).
This feature is especially
helpful
when editing
a
recording.
1. Press
"CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN"
button
repeatedly
for counter
memory
mode.
The
indicator "M" appears.
2. Press "DISPLAY" button twice for counter display
on the screen if necessary.
3. Start playing or recording a tape.
4. At the point you want to start, press "RESET"
button to reset the counter to "0:00:00".
5. Continue to play or record.
6. Press "STOP" button.
7. Press "REW" button. The tape will be rewound to
the preselected point approximately at "0:00:00".
NOTES:
1. The linear time counter
does not operate for
nonrecorded portions.
2. The tape counter will be automatically
reset
"0:00:00" when the tape is loaded.
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"M" indicator comes on
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"STOP" Button
"RESET" Button
"DISPLAY" Button
3. If a tape is rewound beyond 0:00:00, the counter
will show a negative indication.
4. The tape starts moving from 0:00:00 and counter
indicates amount elapsed time.
HOW TO CALCULATE THE REMAINING TIME
The remaining tape time can be calculated by pressing "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN"
button.
Each time the "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN"
button is pressed, the display switches as follows.
CLOCK
Hour
Minute
indication
Indication
REAL TIME COUNTER
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indication Indication
indication
TAPE REMAINING TIME
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indication
indication
NOTES:
1. If the "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN"
button
is
pressed immediately after beginning recording or
playback,
the tape
remaining
time
will be
displayed after about half a minute.
2. The TAPE SELECT (3-120/'1"-140, T-160) menu
display must be set to the correct position de-
pending on the tape to be used.
Use the 120 position when using a shorter tape
than a T-120 video cassette. Use the 160 position
when using a T-160 video cassette.
3. The tape remaining display shows the approxi-
mate time remaining on the tape.
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