Sony SLV-E580EG - Manual (Page 51)

Additional Operations
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Searching using
the index
function
The VCR marks the tape with an index
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references
to find a specific recording.
= /+
INDEX
SEARCH
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH to specify the index signal ahead or
behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, press + INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press = INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching and playback
starts automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press p STOP.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
INDEX
SEARCH
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