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Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption
(੬ pg. 18).
1 Load a tape (੬ pg. 12).
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Press BLANK.
•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward
shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the
detected blank portion.
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .
..... press 5.
NOTES:
● In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the
current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder
searches in the forward direction.
● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has
appeared with the tape.
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during
Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
may not be detected.
● The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
PLAYBACK
(cont.)
BLANK SEARCH
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Power Switch
BLANK Button
Lock Button
Display
Stop Button (5)