The Index Search feature places a signal on the videotape control track at the beginning of each program you record, allowing you to quickly access different programs on the same tape by entering the corresponding one through nine keys on your remote. During playback, you can also skip unwanted scenes or commercials by simply pressing a single button on the remote control. The tape is advances in one-, two-, or three-minute increments.

The tape position display shows an onscreen icon that depicts your current position on the tape, giving you an accurate indication of the remaining tape length. This feature can be accessed when a tape is inserted for recording or is already in the process of recording.

Other features include auto clock set with 24-hour backup and trilingual onscreen display for onscreen programming instructions in English, Spanish or French.

Tech Talk

• Four-head VCR: A VCR requires two video heads to record a picture. With four heads, a VCR can perform special effects like slow motion and freeze frame, and it is optimized for recording and playback in both the SP (two-hour) and SLP (six-hour) modes. You'll also get a better picture from rental videos with a four-head VCR.
• Hi-fi VHS: The standard VHX format with Dolby Surround Pro-Logic encoded in the stereo audio channels, which produces near CD-quality sound. You'll need an A/V receiver with Dolby Surround Pro-Logic decoding to take full advantage of this feature.