Sony CCD-TRV81 Operating Instructions - Page 55

Erasing an index signal (1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function. (2) Press ERASE on the Remote Commander within 2 to 10 seconds while the desired program plays back. After the index signal is erased, the camcorder returns to index scan or index search mode, whichever was used in step 1. INDEX REW 0 tEl FF Li 4Li'Li ERASE Notes on erasing • Press ERASE more than 2 seconds after the playback of the desired program begins. • You cannot erase the index signal on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed. • While the index signal is being erased, the sound cannot be heard and a black band appears at the bottom of the picture. This will not affect the recorded sound or picture. • The camcorder can detect index signals marked with VCRs, but may not erase them. VCRs with an index function can detect index signals marked with this camcorder but may not erase them. • An index signal may he erased when making FCM after recording on another VCR in the portion where the index signal is marked. Note on Data Code When an index signal is erased, the Data Code on the same portion of the tape is also erased.