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Dimensions: 257 ⳯ 182 mm
VC-A560U (31-35)
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
You can quickly locate a desired section of the tape with this
feature.
Index Signal
An index signal is automatically recorded on the tape at the start
of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer
recording.
Rewind
Fast forward
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Index signals
Current tape position
! Insert a tape containing index signals.
@ Select the index number of the desired programme with DPSS k/j on the remote
control.
• With each press of the button, the number changes. One of 19 programmes can be
selected in either direction (one of up to 38 programmes).
(Ex.: DPSS 3=Third programme after the current one.)
# Search starts immediately when you press DPSS k/j. (When a signal is located, the displayed number
decreases.)
$ When the selected section is found, playback begins automatically.
• DPSS may not work if recordings are too close (within 3 minutes of each other).
• Press PLAY or STOP to cancel DPSS.
• If the tape reaches its end or beginning before locating the desired point, DPSS is cancelled.
• DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes.
• DPSS cannot be used with tapes that contain no index signals.
• The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.
• DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, timer stand-by, and timer recording modes, or when there is no cassette loaded.
• Index signals for DPSS cannot be entered manually.
On the TV screen
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DPSS 3
With this feature, you can set a forward video search time to approx. 30, 60, 90 or 120
seconds of recorded material. After searching, normal playback will resume automatically.
• Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control during playback (ex. during commercials).
Skip Search
Number of Times Pressed 1 Time 2 Times 3 Times 4 Times
Video Search Time Approx. 30 sec. Approx. 60 sec. Approx. 90 sec. Approx. 120 sec.
With this feature, you can set a reverse video search time to approx. 20, 40, 60, or 80
seconds of recorded material. After searching, normal playback will resume automatically.
• Press REPLAY on the remote control during playback.
Instant Replay
Number of Times Pressed 1 Time 2 Times 3 Times 4 Times
Video Search Time Approx. 20 sec. Approx. 40 sec. Approx. 60 sec. Approx. 80 sec.