Time Search - Hitachi VT-MX431A Owner's Manual

TIME SEARCH

TIME SEARCH

The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired
position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you want to skip.
Example: To watch a program after 2 hours and 50 minutes from the present position, in
either direction.
• You can choose the time search mode by pressing the TIME SEARCH button on the
remote control. Then continue with step [3].
1 Select "SEARCH SELECT"
Press the MENU button until the SEARCH SELECT menu appears.
2 "TIME SEARCH"
Press the PLAY/
button.
3 Enter your desired time
Press the PLAY/
hours 50 minutes)
• The Time Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds.
4 Begin Time Search
By pressing the REW or F.FWD button, the VCR will rewind or fast forward to the specified
point.
The time counts down as the searching progresses.
5 After Time Search
Playback starts automatically when 0:00 is reached.
• A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work.
• Time Search can be set up to a maximum of 9 hours 59 minutes (9:59).
• This function will not operate in the recording mode.
• When you want to cancel the Time Search while in progress, press the STOP button.
or STOP/ button to point to "TIME SEARCH". Then, press the F.FWD/
or STOP/ button until your desired time appears. ( "2:50" stands for 2
49