Sony DSR-40/40P User Manual

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Playback
Chapter 2   Playback and Recording
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Chapter 2
Playback and Recording
Playback Functions
You can enjoy various playback functions using the optional remote
control unit.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote control
unit.
Playing at various speeds (JOG)
You can play at various speeds, or frame by frame.
Searching (SHUTTLE)
You can easily locate the desired scene, and you can quickly and
accurately determine edit points.
Searching using the index function (DSRM-20 only)
Three kinds of search are available on this VCR:
– Searching for the beginnings of recordings:  Index search
– Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded date changes:
Date search
– Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode with a digital
camcorder:  Photo search
Note
When S-video or video input is selected and no signal is input in search
mode, the search screen becomes noisy. In such cases, input the signal or
select DV input.
For a description of search operations via external equipment, see the
equipment’s operating instructions.
Displaying tape information (DSRM-20 only)
If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder DSR-200/200P/
200A/200AP/PD100/PD100P, camcorder data (the shutter speed, program
AE mode, white balance, iris and gain) can be recorded on the tape. You
can check these data during playback on this VCR.