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General convenient functions
Automatic stop function
To protect the video heads the device will automatically
quit the functions search backwards/forwards, quick
search, still playback and slow playback after 5-10 minutes.
Interference and motor noise are not a malfunction.
Quick search for a beginning of a recording
While playing back or in stop-mode.
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INDEX
tape winds forward /
INDEX
tape rewinds.
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Every time you press the button (max. 20 times) the
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VCR will find the start of the next recording.
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Playback will start automatically.
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Press
STOP
to exit the Search function.
INDEX
OFF-TIMER
Time limited recording or playback
During recording, playback or stop mode the device
switches to stand-by after a preset period of time.
Press the button repeatedly to increase this period from
30 to 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes.
The set time appears in the VCR’s display.
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Press
OFF-TIMER
Playing back S-VHS Cassette Tape
(SQPB=S-VHS Quasi Playback)
It is also possible to play back tapes recorded on an S-VHS VCR.
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The picture quality will be similar to VHS playback.
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It is not possible to make an S-VHS recording with this VCR.
Auto-Start
When inserting a cassette the VCR will automatically
switch on.
Automatic rewinding
When a cassette is played to the end, the VCR will
automatically rewind it to the beginning of the tape.
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This function is not available during programmed
recording sessions.
Fast winding forward or backwards
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In stop mode press or .
Press
STOP
to end winding.
Search forward or backwards
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While playing back press or ,
the search begins.
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When pressing the button twice (JET SEARCH) the
search speed increases.
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When holding the button down the search will run for
the duration of the button being held.
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Press
PLAY
to end search.
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This function is not available in some cases
(e.g. at the beginning or end of the tape).
JET REW
For fast rewinding to the beginning of the tape.
On a E180 cassette approx. 43 seconds.
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Tape counter and tape remain display are unavailable
during this function.
JET REW