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Search Operations
Searching using
the Time Search
function
You can easily find a specific point on a
tape by using the Time Search function.
For example, you can find a recorded
section 15 minutes ahead of or behind
the current position of a tape by using
the Time Search function.
1
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display
window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).
2
Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the
length of time you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape.
Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by 15
minutes.
For example, if you want to watch a recorded section 15 minutes ahead
of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.
To change the time by one
minute, press PROGRAM
+/–.
3
Push the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it
reaches the specified point.
The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches
the specified point (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off).
To stop searching
Press
x
STOP.
Tip
• The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a
tape.
SP
APC
SP
APC
SP
APC
SEARCH MODE
EASY TIMER
knob
