Sony CCD-FX310 - Manual (Page 36)

Using the Tape Counter
During recoiding oi playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording oi
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 easily find that point
later by referring to the tape counter.
To return to a preset point
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During playback, press COUNTER RESET
reset
at the point you later want to locate.
The counter shows “0:00;00".
STOP
Press □ 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
ZERO MEM •
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-ZERO MEM
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Press ◄◄
REW® l®FF
Press ◄◄ or I
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
The 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 repeal 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