Parts and their functions
Front panel
CAnalog audio signal recording level controls2
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the analog audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 (coupled to CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8).
These are “pull for variable” controls: pull up a control to adjust it. If a control is pulled down, the signals of the corresponding channel are set to the default level.
<Note>
These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels of HD digital audio signals.
D720p lamp
This lights when the 720p system is selected.
EHeadphone jack
When stereo headphones are connected to this jack, the recording2 or playback sound can be monitored through the headphones.
FVolume control
This is used to adjust the headphones volume.
GREW button
Press this to rewind the tape.
While the button is held down in one of the search modes (search still, FWD search, FWD search still or REV search still), the REV search mode is established, and the tape is reviewed at the speed selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH SPEED]. (See page 17)
When the button is pressed in one of the slow modes (slow still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the tape is played back at the REV linear 0.3k speed. (See page 18)
HSTOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and when the TAPE/EE switch N is set to TAPE, still images can be monitored.
The cylinder continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains tightly wound around it.
When the unit has been in the stop mode for a period exceeding the prescribed time, it is automatically set to the standby OFF (half loading) mode in order to protect the tape.
The stop mode is established immediately after a tape is inserted into the unit.
When a still image is displayed, noise may appear on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of trouble.
IFF button
Press this to fast forward the tape.
While the button is held down in one of the search modes (search still, REV search, REV search still or FWD search still), the FWD search mode is established, and the tape is cued at the speed selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH SPEED]. (See page 17)
When the button is pressed in one of the slow modes (slow still, REV slow or REV slow still), the tape is played back at the FWD linear 0.3k speed. (See page 18)
JSEARCH button
When this is pressed, the unit is set to the search mode or slow mode. (See pages 17, 18)
KPLAY button
Press this to start playback.
Recording starts when it is pressed together with the REC button.
LPAUSE/STILL button
When this is pressed during recording, the tape temporarily stops (pauses). When it is pressed again, recording2 is resumed.
When it is pressed during playback, a still image appears. When it is pressed again, playback is resumed.
When it is pressed during FWD or REV search, the tape pauses (FWD or REV search still). When it is pressed again, the FWD or REV search is resumed.
When it is pressed during FWD or REV slow playback, the tape pauses (FWD or REV slow still). When it is pressed again, the FWD or REV slow playback is resumed.
In the FWD or REV slow playback mode, the tape is played back at the linear 0.3k speed.
When the tape pauses, noise may appear on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of trouble. (See page 18)
2 This function is operational only when the AJ- YA120AG (optional accessory) or
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