q; INDEX/(A1) button

Press this button to write an index mark while recording. Index is useful when you search for scenes on a tape. Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN (A1) button.

For detail on Index, see “Recording Functions” on page 47.

When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with [ASSIGN (A1)] of [ASSIGN BTN] in [OTHERS] menu, this button executes the function you have set.

For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” on page 77.

qa DISPLAY OUTPUT switch

Selects the destination for the text data to be superimposed via output jacks.

OFF : Does not superimpose text data to output

S VIDEO/VIDEO : Superimposes text data to S VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO jack.

ALL : Superimposes text data to HDMI OUT jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack, and VIDEO OUT jack.

qs EJECT button

Press this button to eject a cassette. If you press this button while a cassette is inside the unit, the cassette is ejected.

qd Cassette compartment

Insert a standard-size or mini-size cassette.

For details on cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes” on page 30.

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