Sony RMT-V501D - Searching using various functions; Adjusting the picture (tracking); Changing menu options

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Searching using various functions
VCR Additional Operations
Searching using various functions
To search using the index function (Scan and Play)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins.
Yo u can easily find a specific point using
various search functions.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press SEARCH.
3
Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards.
The VCR searches and then plays back for about five
seconds.
4
Press H PLAY to view that program.
If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
SEARCH
V/v/B/b
H PLAY
Scan and play:
Go to
End search:
Press
Press
Press
or
Scan and play
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Searching using various functions
To search for the counter 0:00:00 point
To mark a po int on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to
“0:00:00.”
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape
counter.
To search for a blank portion of the tape
The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily
find a point you can start recording from.
Note
•Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,
no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed
while VCR is put in pause.
1
Press SEARCH.
2
Press V.
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at
the 0:00:00 point.
1
Press SEARCH.
2
Press v.
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at
the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is
found, the VCR reaches the end.
Go to
End search
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
VCR Additional Operations
Adjusting the picture (tracking)
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking
when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the
recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons.
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the
tape and reinsert it.
Note
•The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP
mode on other VCRs.
Tracking
Tracking meter
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
Yo u can change the tape length, auto play
and auto repeat settings. Normally the
default settings are used. Change these
settings if necessary.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
2
Press V/v to select (VIDEO) and press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select the option to change.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
H PLAY
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
Tape Length
Auto Play
RETURN
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ T120 ]
[ On ]
Auto Repeat
[ Off ]
Tape Length
Auto Play
RETURN
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ T120 ]
[ On ]
Auto Repeat
[ Off ]