Sony CCD-FX410 - Manual (Page 52)

Using the Tape Count TO
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During recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording or
playback time.
To count the whole tape
Press COUNTER RESET at the beginning of the tape so that the counter shows “0:00:00”.
Write down the counter reading at a particular point so that you can easiiy find that point
later by referring to the tape counter.
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During playback, press COUNTER RESET
at the point you later want to locate.
The counter shows “0:00:00”.
COUNTER RESET
Press
C
when the playback has finished, as usual.
Press ZERO MEM.
The “ZERO MEM” indicator blinks in the
viewfinder.
Be sure to press ZERO MEM after you
stop the tape. It does not function during
recording or playback.
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Press ◄◄ or
The tape rewinds or advances and stops automatically
when the counter reaches approximately zero.
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Notes on the tape counter and the ZERO MEM button
• Something must be recorded on the tape in order for the tape counter to function.
Tape counter will not work on blank tape.
• The counter reading and the point of the tape may not correspond exactly. Use the
counter as a guide.
There will be a time lag of several seconds especially when you repeat fast-forward
running/rewinding and play back the tape recorded in LP and SP modes mixed.
• The ZERO MEM mode is cancelled automatically once the tape is rewound or sent
forward to the point where you pre-registered.
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Advanced Camera Operation