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Controls and Their Functions
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TCG (time code selector) switch
This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.
F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of
the VTR’s operation.
Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time
code to an external source.
SET:
This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.
R-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in
progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succession of
unedited shots.
Warning/Status Display Section
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Tally lamp
This is activated when the TALLY switch
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is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by
the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the
operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or
LOW).
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TALLY switch
This controls the tally lamp
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.
HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.
OFF:
The tally lamp is extinguished.
LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.
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Back tally lamp
This functions in the same way as the tally lamp
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when the back tally switch
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is set to ON.
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Back tally switch
This controls the back tally lamp
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.
ON: The back tally lamp operates.
OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.
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WARNING lamp
This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.
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LIGHT switch
ON: This illuminates the display window
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OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.
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Display window
The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc.
are displayed in this window.
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(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10.)
