Parts of Function and Location 2 Chapter
DATA indicator: Lights when the audio output signals are recognized as data with the unit in recording,
OVER indicator: While the unit is in recording or playback mode, this lights when the level of the audio signal on the corresponding channel exceeds the maximum level that can be indicated on the level meter.
Level meter: Displays the audio signal level when the unit is in recording or playback mode. You can use the setup menu to switch the display mode between PEAK.0 (0 dB is maximum level) and REF.0 (0 dB is the reference level). You can also use the DISPLAY FULL/FINE button 2 to enlarge the display only near the reference level.
Input channel indicator: Indicates the input channel from which audio signals are recorded on the audio track. Two numbers light to indicate that signals from the corresponding input channels are mixed for recording.
Monitor channel L and R indicators: Indicate whether or not the signals of the track are output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors and PHONES jack. ‘L’ lights to indicate output to the left monitor channel, and ‘R’ lights to indicate output to the right monitor channel.
EMPH (emphasis) indicator: While the unit is in recording or playback mode, this lights when the emphasis setting is on for the audio signal on the corresponding track.
4Audio monitor signal selection buttons (CH1 to CH4, and CUE)
The function of these buttons depends on the signal selection mode set with the audio selection function selector buttons (INPUT, MIXING) 1 as follows.
Input signal selection mode (the input signal indicator flashes): The buttons in the upper row
select signals for each audio input channel. When the CH1 to CH4 buttons are pressed, the selected signal cycles between HDSDI t AES/ EBU t ANA(LOG) t HDSDI.
Mixing setting mode (the MIX indicator flashes): The buttons in the lower row (REC row) select the tracks (audio channels on the tape) to contain the mixed signals. In the audio setting display section, the MIX indicator for the corresponding track flashes. The buttons in the upper row (EXT row) select the input channel signals to record on the corresponding track. By pressing two buttons at the same time, you can specify that the signals of two input channels be mixed for recording.
For example, if you want to record the mixed signals of input channels 1 and 4 on track 3, press the CH3 button in the lower row (REC row), and then simultaneously press the CH1 and CH4 buttons in the upper row (EXT row). The settings for signal mixing become valid when the MIXING button is pressed.
Note
Before selecting signals from two input channels for recording in one recorder channel, check to be sure that the emphasis settings (ON or OFF) of the two input channels are the same. Recording and playback of mixed signals cannot be carried out correctly if the emphasis settings are different. The EMPH indicator in the audio setting display section lights for channels with the emphasis setting on.
Monitor signal selection mode (the input signal indicator and the MIX indicator do not flash):
The buttons in the upper and lower rows select tracks to be output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L and R connectors on the connector panel or the PHONES jack on the upper control panel. The buttons in the upper row (L row) select tracks for output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector, and the buttons on the lower row (R row) select tracks for output to the MONITOR OUTPUT R connector. You can obtain the mixed output of multiple tracks by simultaneously pressing multiple buttons in the upper or lower rows. For example, simultaneously press the CH1, CH2, and CH3 buttons in the upper row to mix the signals of audio tracks 1, 2, and 3 for output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector.
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In this mode, video and audio signals input to the VTR | heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals |
are output after passing through internal electric circuits, | and for adjusting input signal levels. |
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