Sony GV-300 - Manual (Page 20)

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The starting point is marked on the tape automatically and "INDEX MARK" is displayed on the
screen. The index mark helps you to find the point where recording begins on a tape.
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Two tape speeds can be selected with the SP/LP selector.
The recording time in the LP mode is twice as long as that in the SP mode. For better picture and
sound, recording in the SP mode is recommended. During playback, the mode in which the tape
was recorded is selected automatically.
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There are two formats for 8 mm video recording. NTSC and PAL. Video cassette tapes are made
to correspond to one of these formats. Use NTSC format cassette tapes for this unit. You will find
“P 6 ” on the package of NTSC cassettes.
In some countries, however, only PAL format cassette tapes with "P5” on the packages are
available. If a PAL format cassette is used with this unit, the actual recording time may differ from
the recording time indicated on the cassette.
Note
If you record with this unit on a tape that has been recorded in the PCM mode, and if you play
back this tape on a VCR with PCM function, the sound may be cut off occasionally. In this case,
set the audio monitor switch of the VCR to the standard position.
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Press the SLEEP button during recording. You can leave the unit function when you go to bed or
when you go out. etc.
The unit will be turned off automatically at the preset time. For operation, see page 33.
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Symptom Possible cause Correction
The safety tab on
the cassette is slid
out.
Slide the tab in or
use a new cassette.
The tape is at its
end Rewind the tape or
use a new cassette.
No cassette is
inserted. Insert a cassette.
"CASSETTE"
indication is
displayed when
you slide the
REC switch.
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During recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording or
playback time.
By noting the counter reading at a particular point, you can easily find that poirtt later by
referring to the tape counter.
COUNTER RESET
DATA SCREEN
1
Press DATA SCREEN so that the counter is displayed.
2
During recording or playback, press
COUNTER RESET at the point you
later want to locate.
The counter will be set to 0:00:00.
Hour-
Usethecountertofindthispointlater. Minute'
For your convenience, use both the counter and the index marks. Second ~
Notes
• The counter reading and the point on the tape may not correspond exactly. Use the counter as
a guide.
• There will be a time lag of several seconds on the counter reading after repeated fast-forward
and rewind operations.
• There will also be a time lag of several seconds when a tape recorded in both the LP or SP
modes or a tape having a blank portion between the recorded portions is played back.
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