Chapter 1
Overview
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• Do not change the setting of this switch while
recording is in progress, or it will cause noise to be
added to images and sounds. Also, the part of the tape
where the change of setting is applied will not be
recorded properly. Also, the time code may be
recorded discontinuously.
• If you change the setting of this switch while recording
is in progress, the output signal via the HDV/DV jack
may be interrupted. Also, the unit may detect signals,
such as a copyright information signal, incorrectly.
• When a signal is input via the HDV/DV jack, the
settings of the menus listed below are unavailable.
– 60i/50i SEL
– AUDIO MODE
– AUDIO LOCK
– AUDIO AGC
– AUDIO REC LV
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Cassette Lid
Open this lid to insert or eject a cassette.
For details on cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on
Power Supply and Video Cassettes” on page 20.
For details of inserting or ejecting a cassette, see “Inserting/
Ejecting Cassettes” on page 21.
g
MENU button
Press this button to display the menu list on screen.
For details on the menus, see “Operating Menus” on page
48.
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j
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K
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k
buttons
Use these buttons in making menu settings and other
settings.
i
EXEC (execute) button
Use this button in menu settings.
j
CAUTION indicator
Blinks when an error occurs.
For details on cautions, see “Self-diagnosis display/Warning
Indicators” on page 65.
Notes
