Panasonic AG-7330 - VHS Index Search System (VISS)

VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (VISS)
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It is possible to locate the beginning of a desired programme in forward or reverse direction in the Fast Forward or Rewind mode by
skipping up to 99 index signals.
To be able to use the VHS Index Search function, index signals must be recorded on the tape.
When recording index signals, space them so that the interval between two signals is more than 2 minutes in normal playback
time.
ein the following cases, the VHS Index Search function may not work correctly:
elf the tape has portions without any recording.
elf a recording was replaced by another recording.
Recording Index Signals
Index signals can be recorded during recording or on already
recorded tapes.
Settings: ¢Press the MODE Button to select the VISS mode.
ePress th SCREEN DISPLAY Button to display the
VISS WRITE menu.
eAn index signal is automatically recorded at the position
where the recording is started by pressing the Record Button.
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Use the buttons above and perform the following operations by
ON-SCREEN mode and the tape counter.
To Record Index Signals during
Recording
1. Press the MODE Button to light the VISS mode indicator in
the tape counter.
2. Press the SCREEN DISPLAY Button to display the VISS
WRITE mode.
VISS
WRITE
Note:
Be sure that the “ -»” and “ +1” indicator in the tape
counter is not lighted, the OPERATION Selector at “LOC-
AL” and the SENSOR REC Switch at “OFF”.
3. Press the WRITE/ERASE Button at a point that you may
want to locate again later using the VHS Index Search
function.
Notes:
®Be sure that the TV system is PAL or CCIR.
Do not insert tapes with broken removable tabs.
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The VISS mode indicator in the tape counter flashes.
The VISS mode indicator stops flashing when the index signal
has been recorded.
Notes:
elf the operation step 3 is performed while the VTR is in the
recording pause mode, the pause mode will be canceled, the
recording will restart and the index signal will be recorded.
ePress the SCREEN DISPLAY Button for normal picture.
To Record Index Signals on a Recorded
Tape
Play back the tape to locate a point that you may want to locate
again later using the VHS Index Search function, and put the
VTR at that point in the still playback mode.
1. Put the VTR in the pause/still mode where you desire to
locate again later.
2. Press the MODE Button and light the VISS mode indicator
in the tape counter.
3. Press the SCREEN DISPLAY Button and display the VISS
WRITE mode.
4. Press the WRITE/ERASE Button.
The VISS mode indicator flashes.
Playback starts and the VISS mode indicator stops flashing
after the index signal recording has been made.
While an Index Signal is Being Recorded
eThe VISS mode indicator flashes for about 3 seconds
when an index signal is recorded during recording and
for about 8 seconds when an index signal is recorded
on an already recorded tape.
While recording an index signal on a recorded tape, no
other operation can be performed and the sound from
the normal (mono) sound track will be muted while the
VISS mode Indicator is flashing.
If Index Signal Cannot Be Recorded
It is not possible to record index signal on a tape which
had the tab removed. To be able to record these signals,
cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. After
the signals are recorded, strip off the adhesive tape to
prevent accidental erasure of the recording.
elf the CTL is not recorded correctly during playback,
VISS mode indicator flashes about 30 sec and the VTR
will stop automatically. If this occurs, turn the power
once again.