Other Functions - Panasonic NV-FJ80AM Operating Instructions Manual

Other Functions

VHS Index Search System
It is very easy to find the beginning of each
recording automatically, because a special index
signal is automatically recorded at the start of
each recorded segment on the tape.
Up to 5 index signals can be searched for in both
directions.
Preparation
Insert a recorded cassette with index signals.
For example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the
forward direction.
Operation
Press [INDEX 9] twice.
• After finding the specific recorded segment,
playback starts automatically.
• For the reverse direction, press [INDEX :].
• Up to 5 index signals can be searched for in
both directions.
• The INDEX function only works in the stop
mode or during playback.
• When the opposite button is pressed, the
number of lit indicators decreases 1.
• The number of lit indicators decreases by 1
each time an index signal is found.
Recording Index Signals
Index signals are recorded in the following case.
• When a recording is started by pressing [REC
(REC/OTR)].
Note:
• The search function will only work correctly if
the index signals are spaced at least 5 minutes
apart.
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POWER PICTURE SPEED
SEARCH TRACKING/V-LOCK
MENU RESET
PLAY
REW FF
JET REW DISPLAY
STOP
INDEX OSD
REC AUDIO OUT
REC/
STANDBY
Searching while checking the
video cassette contents
(Intro-Jet Scan)
The approximate beginnings of each recorded
programme are played in succession at the high
speed so that the programme to be viewed can
be located easily.
Preparation
Insert the recorded cassette.
Operations
1 Press [SEARCH].
This operation is performed while the VCR
(Line Recording) is off or while the VCR (Line
Recording) is in the stop mode or normal
playback mode.
• The tape is rewound to the start, and played
for about 10 seconds at the high speed. It is
then fast forwarded, the VISS (VHS Index
Search System) signals are searched in
succession, and each time the signals are
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found, the tape is played for about 10
seconds at the high speed.
LP(EP)
2 When the programme to be viewed is reached,
press [PLAY].
• Normal playback now commences.
To stop the operation at any time
Press [STOP].
Note:
• This function may not work properly when
recorded programmes run for 15 minutes or
less.
INTRO-JET SCAN
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5
REC/ LP(EP)
STANDBY
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