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Location and Function of Parts

7DVCAM indicator

This indicator appears as follows:

EE:When the DVCAM/DV select switch is set to

DVCAM.

Play: When a DVCAM formatted tape is being played.

8Date display

Displays the date on the internal clock.

9Time display

Displays the time on the internal clock.

Note

When the battery pack is installed or the AC adaptor is connected, the date and time are displayed even if the power is turned off. With battery backup, the clock can run for about one month without being charged by the unit battery pack or by AC power.

0Cassette indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is in the unit and that cassette is compatible with the unit.

qa OVER indicators

Lights when the audio level exceeds 0 dB in the EE mode (except when inputting signals from the DV IN/ OUT connector).

Notes

These indictors do not light if the AUDIO SELECT switch has been set to AUTO.

These indicators do not light while the unit is playing a tape or is in the EE mode when inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector.

qs Audio level meters

Displays the recording level in the recording or in the

EEmode; displays the playing level while playing a tape.

qd Tape remaining time indicator

Displays the tape remaining. If the power has been turned off, this shows the tape remaining when the power was turned off. If the tape remaining is more than 300 minutes (five hours), the number of hours will be shown. If the tape remaining is less than 300 minutes, this number of minutes will be shown.

Note

If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show the tape remaining when the tape is inserted into the unit. The tape remaining time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.

qf Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining charge in the battery.

For details on the remaining battery, see page 18 (GB).

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