Controls and their functions (continued)

COUNTER/REMAIN button

This switches between the tape counter tape time indicator and the remaining tape indicator. [r ***] is displayed in the case of the remaining tape indicator. After the cassette tape is inserted, [r ---] (--- flashes) is displayed until remaining tape is calculated, and [r EJ] (EJ flashes) when ejecting the tape.

RESET button

When this is pressed during CTL mode, the counter returns to the 00:00:00:00 display. During menu setup, initial setting values are restored when the RESET button is pressed.

REW button* ¹ )

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at -9.5 × normal tape speed when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.

STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the setup menu No. 111 (STOP EE SEL) is set to TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.

The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact with the drum.

If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.

The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.

FF button* ¹ )

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at +9.5 × normal tape speed when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.

PLAY button

Playback commences when this button is pressed.

Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button.

REC button

Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button. When it is pressed during playback, search*2), fast forward or rewind, EE mode images and audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed.

When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored. When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.

*1) The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu NO. 102 (FF, REW MAX), and it is set to the same speed.

*2) No guarantee is made for the audio EE mode.

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Panasonic AJ-D650 COUNTER/REMAIN button, Reset button, REW button* ¹, Stop button, FF button* ¹, Play button, REC button

AJ-D650 specifications

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