Preparations 3 Chapter

3-2 Connections

Main/sub deck indication

When you specify an MDS-B5 as a main, sub or end deck, the status of the deck appears in the display window. “MAIN” means the main deck and “SUB” the sub or end deck.

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Main/sub deck indication

Disabling operation buttons on a sub or end deck

You can disable the operation buttons on a sub or end deck to prevent mistaken operations during high-speed dubbing.

See “7-10 Disabling the Buttons While Controlling Remotely” on page 7-10 for details.

3-2-4 Connecting and Setting the Keyboard

You can use any IBM keyboard to control the MD deck. The supplied keyboard template has the same key indications found on the front panel of the deck. Be sure to remove the cap from the KEY BOARD connector when connecting a keyboard.

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Specifying the keyboard type

Use the Setup menu to specify the keyboard type.

1 Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the STOP button.

The Setup menu appears in the display window.

2 Turn the AMS control to display the menu item F12 (“KB ENG 101” or “KB JPN 106”) in the window.

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3 Press the AMS control.

The indication flashes and you can change the setting.

4 Turn the AMS control to select either “KB ENG 101” or “KB JPN 106.” Press the AMS control to select the item.

5 Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup menu.

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