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VTC-4000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10 of 27
MENU
Many operational settings are adjustable by using the menu system. A separate MENU display is used so that
VTR transport controls and status/timecode display are always active, even while navigating the menu. There are
two exceptions to this: Some menu items use the KNOB, so it will not control speed while in such a menu item.
Tap HOME to restore normal KNOB function. The other exception is the MISCELLANEOUS MENU ITEMS,
VERSION AND TEST menu. It includes a keyboard test that prevents keys from operating. Turn the KNOB to end
the keyboard test.
The basic menu functions are:
EVENT MANAGEMENT Provides quick access to the most used cueing functions.
RECORD SETUP Defines the record mode to be used for each VTR.
MENU ITEMS A comprehensive set of user settings and operations.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
No matter where you are in the menu system, tapping the HOME key returns to the EVENT MANAGEMENT menu
item. There are 500 events. Each event contains a separate IN point for each VTR, a global DURATION that
defines each VTR’s edit OUT point and a Variable Play speed memory.
The VTR is cued to the current event's IN point by tapping the CUE key. Tap the PREROLL key to cue with a five
second preroll. The preroll period can be changed (see SET PREROLL). If in SET OUT or SET DURATION
modes, the VTR will cue to the OUT point.
CHANGE THE EVENT NUMBER
Tapping the HOME key causes the current event's IN point for the selected VTR to be displayed, with the cursor
at the index number. There are 500 events in the system that are referenced by index numbers 000 to 499.
Tapping the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys increment or decrement the current event. The numeric keypad keys
select events randomly, taking effect only after the ENTER key is tapped.
SET THE EDIT IN POINT (CUE POINT)
After tapping the HOME key, tap the IN (UP arrow) key to change the MENU display to the SET IN mode. The
current event’s IN point register for the master VTR is shown and may be set or changed. Enter digits on the
numeric keypad and save by tapping the ENTER key. The IN point may be trimmed (entered number added to
or subtracted from the existing IN point) by using the UP or DOWN arrow keys instead of the ENTER key. Tap
HOME or SETUP to cancel, LEFT arrow to backspace. Changes to the IN point affect the OUT point but not the
DURATION.
SET IN POINTS (CUE POINTS) FOR A SERIES OF EVENTS WITH AUTOINCREMENT
Auto event increment can be used when entering IN points to a series of events. Simply double-tap the ENTER
key. The digits being entered are stored in the current event, and the event number is incremented for entry of
the next IN point.
COPYING IN POINTS
IN points may be copied between VTRs by holding ENTER and tapping VTR select keys (F1 - F10).
SET THE EDIT OUT POINT
After tapping the HOME key, tap the OUT (DOWN arrow) key to change the MENU display to the SET OUT
mode. This works the same as SET IN, but affects the DURATION of all VTRs using the event. The OUT point
must be set after setting the IN point because subsequent changes to the IN point will affect the OUT point as it
is stored as a DURATION. The MARK key marks the OUT point rather than the IN point when in the SET OUT
or SET DUR modes.
