Alpine V180A Operation Manual - Page 10

Special functions - Continued English Index Search Function You can easily locate the desired program using the index signal registered on the tape. An index signal is automatically registered when a recording starts, or press INDEX at a desired point during recording. Auto operation function Auto Repeat When the tape ends, it rewinds and plays automatically. Then the function repeats while the auto repeat mode is activated. Additional Information Moisture indicator Index Scan This function plays back the tape for about 5 seconds at each index signal. 1. Press INDEX during playback or stop mode. 2. Press (REW) or (FF) to search in the reverse or forward direction. 3. Press (PLAY) when the desired program is found. Normal playback starts. Index Search This function fast-forwards or rewinds the tape to the point at which the selected index signal is registered, and starts playback from there. 1. Press INDEX during playback or stop mode. 2. Press TRACKING/SELECT correspond- ing to the direction where your desired program is located. Each time the button is pressed, the number decreases or increases respectively. 3. Press (REW) or (FF) to search in the reverse or forward direction. When the point is found, playback will start automatically • Press (PLAY) during playback. The indicator appears on the monitor screen. Press again to cancel this feature. Auto play after rewinding • Press (PLAY) for more than 3 seconds during rewinding to start playback automatically after rewinding. The indicator appears on the monitor screen. Press (STOP) to cancel this feature. Auto Power-off after rewinding • Press POWER during rewinding to turn off auto- matically after rewinding. The indicator appears on the monitor screen. Press (STOP) to cancel this feature. The MOISTURE indicator and an on-screen message will inform you if the unit reaches abnormal temperature or condensation levels. As a result, the unit will not operate until it dries out sufficiently. When the MOISTURE indicator blinks, leave the unit on for approximately a few hours to allow it to dry out completely. Note Be sure to wait for the MOISTURE indicator to stop blinking before turning the unit off. If the unit is turned off before the indicator stops blinking, the next time it is turned on, the indicator will blink again for several minutes. In areas where the interior of the vehicle becomes extremely hot or cold, allow the temperature to return to a comfortable level before operating the VCR. Do not leave tapes in your vehicle or in the VCR as extreme temperature will damage the cassette. Tip • An index signal is not registered when the VCR is in the recording pause mode and recording restarts. • You can set up index numbers to a maximum of ±99. • Index search function is cancelled when the (PLAY) or (STOP) is pressed. VPE-V180A_English 9 E-9 4/25/00, 2:02 PM