The 300 Clip Instant Access System consists of the ST300-SSM VTR Controller, STS420 Shotbox and Shotlist Software. The Video Server must support SONY DP Protocol. Upon receipt of the Learn command, the ST300 saves the CLIP IDs of the currently loaded clips, the current time of each clip, the VTRs they are loaded on and the current GANG mode into the appropriate Cue Point. When the Recall command is received, the ST300 loads the "Learned" clips onto the "Learned" VTRs, cues the Clips to the learned time and restores the learned GANG mode. Learn & Recall may also be done directly from the ST300. SHOTLIST provides instant access to existing video clips stored on SONY SX hybrid machines. The SHOTLIST contains up to 300 CLIP IDs, stored in non-volatile memory in the ST300. The user can remotely view the CLIP IDs that exist in the DDR under control. Desired clips can be MARKed into the SHOTLIST at a single location or at multiple locations.