54VQT0N92Convenient functionsThe unit automatically records special index signals on the tapeevery time a recording is started. The index search function makesuse of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desiredprogram quickly and easily.Preparation≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.≥Press [VHS].≥Insert a recorded video cassette.While stopped or during normal playPress [: ] or [ 9].≥Each press increases the number of skips.∫ To cancel the index searchPress [∫, STOP].Note≥You can search up to 20 index signals can be searched for in bothdirections.≥When you press either one of the buttons too much, you cancontrol the number of skips by pressing the opposite button.≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signalis located.≥This feature may not work correctly if the index signals are tooclose together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.[1] While stoppedPress [VHS MENU].[2] Use [3, 4] to select a desired item.[3] Use [2, 1] to change the setting.∫To exit the settings screenPress [VHS MENU].This description shows the initial settings for the unit. Fordetails on menu operation (l above).≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings.∫VHS MENUOSD (l 55)[ON] [OFF]TAPE SELECTSet the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correctremaining time.[T120] [T160] [T180][T120]: T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes[T160]: T140 and T160 tapes[T180]: T180 tapesBLUE BACK[ON] [OFF]JET SEARCH (l 49)Set the speed for JET SEARCH when playing EP and VP tapes.≥It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP mode atapprox. 27 or 35 times speed.[k27] [k35]≥Select [k27] if the picture is poor at [k35].VHS Index Search System (VISS)∫ Index signals are recorded in the following cases.≥When a recording is started by pressing [¥, REC].≥When scheduled recording is started.SKIP/INDEX SLOW/SEARCHREW FFPLAYSSCHEDULEOPERATIONSELECTDVD ERASEREC REC MODE ADD/DLTPOWERTIME SLIPFUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU VHS MENURETURNCM SKIPCANCEL/RESETVOLUMECHINPUT SELECTSTATUSDISPLAYAUDIOTVTV/VIDEOVHS DVDTRACKING/V-LOCKSUB MENUDVD/VHS POWERVCR Plus+COPYINGVHS DVDCREATECHAPTER VCR/TVJET REWSKIP/INDEXRECTOP MENU VHS MENUVHSRESETVHSVHS MENUAUDIOSTATUS∫3, 4, 2, 1:, 9μSTATUSAUDIOChanging the unit’s settingsPreparation≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.≥Press [VHS].∫ Common procedures1 Summary of settingsON Messages appear on the TV screen for about5 seconds after you perform operations.≥The on-screen display will always appear on the TVscreen during rewind, Jet Rewind and fast forward.OFF Messages do not appear.ON The screen shows a blue background when you playunrecorded portions.OFF The blue background function does not work.VHS MENUSELECTEND: j/i:: VHS MENUOSD ¥ ON OFFTAPE SELECT¥ T120 T160 T180BLUE BACK ¥ ON OFFJET SEARCH t 27 ¥ t 35VHS