Parts and their functions (continued)

lamp

This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted into the VTR.

In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.

Counter display

The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed here. The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC, UB or REM.

CTL: This area indicates the tape timer (control signal).

TC: This area indicates time code data.

UB: This area indicates user bit data.

REM: This area indicates the remaining tape time and total tape duration in minutes.

Example: [30-46]

Remaining tape time: 30 minutes,

Total tape duration: 46 minutes

EDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps

EDIT: This lamp lights when the edit mode is selected. (9-pin control)

EDIT REC:

This lamp lights when in the editing record status. (9-pin control)

REC: This lights in the recording mode.

REC INH:

This lamp lights in the recording prohibited status (when the front upper REC INHIBIT switch is “ON” or when the tape was recorded in a format other than DVCPRO HD-LP and was played back while “ON” was selected in menu No. 118 SP MODE INH, or the cassette is in the erase protection status.)

Recording is not possible while this lamp is lighted.

Whether the lamp is to light or flash when the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape has been set to the recording inhibit position can be selected using menu item No.114 REC INH LAMP.

Channel condition lamps

These lamps light to indicate the error rate status. Green: This lights when the error rates for the video and

audio playback signals are both at acceptable levels.

White: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback level has increased.

The playback picture and sound remain unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.

Red: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback level has increased to the extent that correction or interpolation was performed.

S (servo) lamp

This lights when both the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.

Backup battery warning lamp

This lamp displays the voltage condition of the backup battery for 5 seconds after turning on the power.

Steady light : The voltage is the specified voltage or more

Flashing : The backup battery is not installed properly or the voltage of the backup battery is less than the specified voltage.

This unit is equipped with a backup mechanism to count down the time code generator while the power of the unit is turned off. For details, refer to “Time code when power is not supplied” (page 56).

The battery must be replaced periodically, since this unit cannot count down and the numerical value of the time code generator is reset if the backup battery voltage drops below the specified value. However, it is not necessary to replace the battery when it is not necessary to drive the backup feature.

<NOTE>

Refer replacement of backup battery to qualified service personel.

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