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%7REC INHIBIT switch
This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape.
ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front panel lights.
OFF: Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.
%8TV SYSTEM selector switch
This selects the type of television system. The setting of this switch takes effect when the power is turned off and then turned back on again.
525:525 interlaced/59.94 Hz television selection.
The 525 progressive system* is selected using setup menu No. 012 (SYSTEM FORMAT).
625:625 interlaced/50 Hz television system selection.
During recording, choose a signal input that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p* selection. During playback, choose a video cassette tape that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p* selection.
%9MENU button
When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3 connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.
When it is pressed again, the menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.
^0SET button
When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.
^1DIAG button
When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original display is restored.
There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING” information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button. Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are the
Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.
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