Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
BAnalog audio signal recording level controls These are used to adjust the recording levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3 and C4 analog audio signals. These are
<Note>
These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels of the HD digital component audio signals.
C720p lamp
This lights when the 720p/59.94 Hz system has been selected or its signals are being played back.
DHeadphone jack
When stereo headphones are connected to this jack, the sound being recording or played back can be monitored by headphones.
EVolume control
This is used to control the volume of sound heard through the headphones.
FREW button
When this is pressed, the tape is rewound. When the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the playback images can be monitored.
When the button is pressed in a search mode (search still, FWD search, FWD search still or REV search still), the search is conducted in the reverse direction (REV search). The tape is reviewed at the speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page 14)
When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the tape is played back at the REV linear 0.3a speed. (See page 15)
GSTOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and still pictures can be monitored if the TAPE/EE switch M has been set to TAPE.
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains wrapped tightly around the drum.
When the stop mode continues longer than the allotted time, the VTR is automatically set to the standby OFF (half loading) mode in order to protect the tape.
The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette is inserted into the VTR.
With still pictures, noise may appear on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of a problem.
HFF button
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded. When the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the playback images can be monitored.
When the button is pressed in a search mode (search still, REV search, REV search still or FWD search still), the search is conducted in the forward direction (FWD search). The tape is cued at the speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page 14)
When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow still, REV slow or REV slow still), the tape is played back at the FWD linear 0.3a speed. (See page 15)
ISEARCH button
When this is pressed, the VTR is set to the search mode or slow mode. (See pages 14 and 15)
JPLAY button
When this is pressed, playback is started. When it is pressed together with the REC button, recording is started.
KPAUSE/STILL button
When this is pressed during recording, the recording is temporarily stopped; when it is pressed again, the recording is resumed.
When it is pressed during playback, the VTR is set to the still picture mode; when it is pressed again, playback is resumed.
When it is pressed during a FWD or REV search, the search is temporarily stopped (FWD or REV search still); when it is pressed again, the FWD or REV search is resumed.
When it is pressed during a FWD or REV slow operation, the operation is temporarily stopped (FWD or REV slow still); when it is pressed again, the FWD or REV slow operation is resumed.
A “FWD or REV slow” operation denotes linear 0.3a speed playback.
When the tape is temporarily stopped, noise may appear on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of a problem. (See page 15)
LREC button
When this is pressed together with the PLAY button, recording is started. When it is pressed while the tape is stopped or being ejected, the input video signals or audio signals can be checked even if the TAPE/EE switch is at the TAPE position.
The value of the time code generator can also be checked. (REC CHECK mode)
When the STOP button or any other function button is pressed, the REC CHECK mode will be released.
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