Chapter 1 Overview
12 Chapter 1 Overview
Indications in the display window
(Continued)
Location and Function of Parts
Indication Description
a Playback indication Appears during playback, fast forward or rewind with the time data display
showing a time code or user bit value.
b DATE indication Appears when the date or time is displayed in the time value indication s area.
Appears when non drop-frame mode is selected.c Non drop-frame indication (DSR-1 only)
Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal
input to the TC IN connector.
d External synchronization lock indication
e Hold indication Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped.
f Audio level indicators These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2.
g ClipLink log data indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory containing ClipLink log
data.
h ClipLink continue indication Appears when back space editing using ClipLink function is possible.
i IP (index picture) indication Appears when the ClipLink function is set to on in the VTR menu and index
picture recording is allowed.
j Lithium backup battery warning Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low.
If this indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately.
For further information about replacing lithium batteries, see “Inserting and Replacing
the Lithium Battery” (page 21).
k DVCAM indication Disppears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format.
l Cassette memory indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.
m Audio mode indications These show audio recording/playback mode.
Fs32k: 4-channel mode (32 kHz sampling frequency)
Fs48k: 2-channel mode (48 kHz sampling frequency)
For further information about selecting audio recording mode, see “Selecting Audio
Recording Mode —212” (page 67).
n Warning indications Include the following.
RF: Appears when the video heads are clogged, or when there is a fault in the
recording system.
SERVO: Appears when the servo lock is not functioning.
HUMID: Appears when there is condensation on the drum.
SLACK: Appears when there is a tape winding fault.
For measures against warning indications, see “Warning System” (page 72).
o Service indication Appears during maintenance on menu operations. It does not appear during
normal operation.
This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below.
Change menu setting for the battery you are using.
For menu setting, see “Selecting Battery Capacity Indication —Menu 206” (page 64).
indication Battery voltage
BP-L40/L60A NP-1B/BP-90A
BATT E [pppppp] F 15.0 V or more 12.5 V or more
BATT E [ppppp ] F 14.0 to 15.0 V 12.0 to 12.5 V
BATT E [pppp ] F 13.0 to 14.0 V 11.75 to 12.0 V
BATT E [ppp ] F 12.0 to 13.0 V 11.5 to 11.75 V
BATT E [pp ] F 11.3 to 12.0 V 11.3 to 11.5 V
BATT E [p] F (blinking) a) 11.25 to 11.3 V 11.25 to 11.3 V
BATT E [p] F (blinking) 11.0 to 11.25 V 11.0 to 11.25 V
BATT E [ ] F (blinking) 11.0 V or less 11.0 V or less
a) Replace the battery pack when this indication appears.
p Battery capacity indication