Overview 1 Chapter

Location and Function of Parts

Section behind the Operation Panel

1 Upper control section

3 Tape transport control section

2 Audio control section

1Upper control section

1LCD BRIGHT button

2DISPLAY/BATT INFO button

3 TC/U-BIT button

4 INPUT SELECT switch

8 MENU button

9 EXEC button

0 f/F button

7 LCD ON/OFF switch

6 INDEX button

5STATUS CHECK button

1LCD BRIGHT (+/–) button Adjust the brightness of the LCD panel.

+: Brightens.

–: Dims.

2DISPLAY/BATT INFO button

Superimposes data items such as the time code upon pictures.

If you keep pressing this button while the unit is turned off and the battery pack is attached, charge level of the battery pack and the remaining time that you can playback will be displayed. (p. 65)

3TC/U-BIT button

Displays time data. Every time you press this button the time code or the user bits are displayed alternately. (p. 40)

4INPUT SELECT switch

You can select HDV/DV, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to input signals.

The type of selected signal is displayed on the Data screen on the LCD monitor on the front panel. When HDV/DV is selected, input the signal you selected in [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu. (p. 48)

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