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3-1 MAV-555SS Modes
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Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1 MAV-555SS Modes
Before using the unit, you need to select a mode according to how you want to
use the MAV-555SS. The available modes are described below.
Motion modes (Two modes)
The motion modes allow you to select the MAV-555SS playback and recording
speeds. When you want to record/playback at standard speed, select the SD mode
(Standard Motion mode). When you want to record/playback at 3 times speed,
select the SS mode (Sony Super Motion mode).
• SS mode:
The MAV-555SS can simultaneously record signals
input from Sony Super Motion or Philips cameras and
perform playback at -3/3 to 3/3 speed.
In SS mode, you can only use the Panel and DTR+Panel
operation modes. For details, see “Operation modes”
below.
• SD mode:
This is the mode to use under normal recording or
playback conditions. It allows you to edit material
recorded in SS mode and to play back such material at 1/
3 speed. In SD mode, you can use all four operation
modes. For details, see “Operation modes” below.
Operation modes (Four modes)
The operation modes allow you to select how the MAV-555SS is controlled.
There are four modes to select from.
• Panel mode:
This mode allows you to control the MAV-555SS from
the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel, Player port on
the editor, or an external device.
• DTR+Panel mode:
Replay and slow motion playback using one camera
(Replay & Slow 1).
• DTR+DTR mode:
Replay and slow motion playback using two cameras
(Replay & Slow 2).
• BVE mode:
The MAV-555SS is used as a recorder VTR.
This section contains examples of system configurations for each mode, as well
as required option settings.
Select the motion mode from Basic menu item 042 PORT CONFIGURATION. Select the
operation mode from Basic menu item 019 SYSTEM OPERATE CONFIGURATION. For
details about the Basic menu, see Section 3-4, “Setup” (page 3-18).
For details about how to connect external devices according to the mode, see Section 3-2,
“Connecting External Devices” (page 3-10).
