Hitachi VT-MX431A - Manual (Page 47)

INDEX SEARCH
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INDEX SEARCH
This feature provides a method of indexing the 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, 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.
• You can choose the index search mode by pressing the INDEX SEARCH button on the
remote control. Then continue with step [3].
1 Select "SEARCH SELECT"
Press the MENU button until the SEARCH SELECT menu appears.
2 Select "INDEX SEARCH"
Press the PLAY/
or STOP/ button to point to "INDEX SEARCH". Then, press the
F.FWD/ button.
3 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)
• The Index Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds.
4 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.
5 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.