Hitachi VT-MX4530A VCR User Manual


 
INDEX SEARCH
This feature provides a method of indexing a recordings starting point so that it can be easily returned to in
either fast forward or rewind mode.
• The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed. It will also be marked at the
starting point of Timer recording and IRT.
• The index mark will not be recorded if the PAUSE button on the remote control is pressed and released
during recording.
• The time gap between making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP
recording, 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording.
Example: You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7. You must
skip three programs.
1 Select "INDEX SEARCH"
Press the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote control.
2 Enter your desired number
Press the PLAY/
or STOP/ button until the number of programs that you want to skip appears.
(Example: "03" for 3 programs)
INDEX SEARCH
03
The Index Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds.
3 Begin Index Search
Press the REW or F.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired
program.
NOTE: Every time an index signal is skipped, the number in the program indicator decreases by one.
4 After Index Search
When the preset program is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically.
• A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work
• The number of Index Searches can be set up to 20.
• This function will not operate in the recording mode.
• When you want to cancel the Index Search while in progress, press the STOP button.
QUICK-FIND
This function enables you to search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index
mark.
The VCR begins fast forwarding by selecting this function. When the VCR find the beginning of the
program (=the index mark), the VCR begins playback video tape at high speed for 30 seconds. Then, return
to fast forwarding again to the beginning of next program. The VCR repeats these operation to the tape end.
Concerning the index mark, please see "INDEX SEARCH" section.
• Tape must be fully rewound.
1 Select "QUICK-FIND"mode
Press the QUICK-FIND button on the remote control.
QUICK-FIND
TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM
Press the QUICK-FIND button on the remote control.