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Setting the Video Standard (PAL/NTSC)
The MP 6000 can be set to PAL or NTSC. Generally if the unit is bought it Europe it will be set to PAL as a
default, whereas if it is bought in the U.S. or ASIA it will be set to NTSC as a default.
If you want to switch from one standard to another here’s what to do.
Start with the MP 6000 LCD display showing the General Display.
Press the Menu button to call up the Menu options
Press the Down Arrow button twice to call up 3.Video
Standard
Press the Enter button to call up the Video Standard
options
Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to select the video
standard you want to use.
Once your chosen video standard is displayed, press
the Menu button to save and exit.
Note: NTSC “0 IRE” is used in Japan, NTSC “7.5 IRE” is used in other NTSC countries such as the U.S.,
Canada etc.
GPI Function
The MP 6000 has a simple GPI (General Purpose Interface) function that allows hard wired control of
either Record & Pause or Play & Pause. GPI works on either momentary contact closure, or maintained
closure, so it is very easy to make a simple control cable with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug at one end and a
switch or button of your choice at the other. The Dip Switches on the rear panel of the MP 6000
determine the type of GPI remote control. If Dip Switch 2 is Off (up) the GPI is momentary closure (also
known as pulse), this means that one press of the button will start the recording, and the next press will
pause the recording. If Dip Switch 2 is On (down) the GPI becomes maintained closure (also known as
level), this means the MP 6000 will record while the button is held down, and will pause as soon as the
button is released.
