Panasonic AJ-D700P TCG time code selector switch, Tally lamp, Tally switch, Back tally lamp

Controls and Their Functions

TCG (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

Tally lamp

This is activated when the TALLY switchis 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).

TALLY switch

This controls the tally lamp .

HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.

OFF: The tally lamp is extinguished.

LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.

Back tally lamp

This functions in the same way as the tally lamp when the back tally switchis set to ON.

Back tally switch

This controls the back tally lamp .

ON: The back tally lamp operates.

OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.

WARNING lamp

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

LIGHT switch

ON: This illuminates the display window

OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.

Display 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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