G.3.1 Hardware: Positioning the Sony Laser Disk

1. Check that the green light on the NVS is on. Power cycle if necessary.
2. Check that the RS-232 cable is connected from the NVS to the Sony LVR-5000.
3. Make sure the correct optical disk is inserted (check side A or B).
4. Put the `LOCAL/REMOTE' switch in the local position.
5. Depress the `REC STANDBY' button to initiate blank frame check. This will find positions of all blank areas on the disk. When completed, the disk will be positioned to the last recorded frame before the nearest (not necessary the first) blank frame.
6. Use the record `SKIP' buttons to position the laser disk to the last recorded frame before the desired starting frame number (consult the Sony Laser disk log book). On the display, Cont. Rec = is the last recorded frame before the blank frame; DUR = number of blank frames.
7. Toggle the format of the numbers displayed to show the time-format. Record numbers in the log book. To start over, press the `CLEAR' button.
8. Set the left console switch to `remote'.