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Variable memory function
Variable memory function selection
The variable memory mode can be selected by setting
(VARMEM) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu to “ON.”
When
(VARMEM) is set to “OFF,” the variable memory
mode is canceled, and the regular mode is established.
<Note>
Bear in mind that when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD), 50
Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu
item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting,
(VARMEM) will no
longer appear on the display and the variable memory mode
cannot be selected.
Outline
This VTR is provided with two variable memory functions,
as follows. These functions can be used in the variable
memory mode.
Variable memory playback:
Any section of the tape can be played back at variable
speeds in the VAR mode, the changes in the speed can
be stored in the memory, and the tape can be played back
at the memorized speed.
Variable memory editing:
Using the VTR as a controller (recorder in the deck-to-
deck mode) to control the playback speed of the player,
editing can be performed in the variable speed mode.
Variable memory playback operation
procedure
To perform variable memory playback operations, set the
VTR to the variable memory mode, and take the steps
below.
1
Register the IN point using the SET button and IN button.
There is no need to set the OUT point for variable
memory playback.
2
Set the initial speed (
j
1.0
k
to
i
2.0
k
) using the search
dial while holding down the SET button.
3
When the SET button and PREVIEW/REVIEW button
are pressed at the same time, the tape is automatically
prerolled and played back at the initial speed setting up
to the IN point.
4
After the tape has passed the IN point, turn the search
dial to store the playback speed in the memory.
5
Press the STOP button to stop the tape.
6
When the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is pressed,
variable memory playback is performed at the
memorized speed.
<Notes>
z
After passing the IN point, the tape is played back in
accordance with the settings in the memory, and it
continues to run at the last speed stored in the memory
until the STOP button is pressed.
z
Whatever is stored in the memory will be cleared when the
VTR exits the variable memory mode. It is also cleared
when the POWER switch is set to “OFF.”
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