Controls and Their Functions

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(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10P.)

ÑTCG (time code selector) switch

This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.

F-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.

Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to an external source.

SET: This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.

R-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succession of unedited shots.

Warning/Status Display Section

ÒTally lamp

This is activated when the TALLY switch Ó is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

ÓTALLY switch

This controls the tally lamp Ò.

HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.

OFF: The tally lamp is extinguished.

LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.

ÔBack tally lamp

This functions in the same way as the tally lamp Ò when the back tally switch Õ is set to ON.

ÕBack tally switch

This controls the back tally lamp Ô. ON: The back tally lamp operates.

OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.

ÖWARNING lamp

This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.

×LIGHT switch

ON: This illuminates the display window Ø.

OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.

ØDisplay window

The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc. are displayed in this window.

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Panasonic AJ-D610WBp TCG time code selector switch, Tally lamp, Tally switch, Back tally lamp, Back tally switch

AJ-D610WBp specifications

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