Issue: January 2004
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8 FIRST TIME SWITCH ON.
Verify first that the keypad lock switch (15) is in the left position. Once the batteries have been
installed and turning on, the machine will sw itch on in the FAT 16 mode. The display will show a
picture of a cylinder with the word “FAT” for several seconds.
To change the mode to “NFS” mode (if the software #1 package is included) jump to page 15
Paragraph 14.3.4 PROGRAM SELECT before continuing.
9 MAIN DISPLAY DESCRIPTION.
Attention: At power on, the display below is shown, but without the
level bargraph indicator
on the
right-hand side. This bargraph appears when the “
+
” or “
-
” button (8 or 7) is pressed. It disappears
after a few seconds to improve the clarity of the display.
Status of the ARES- BB
“
STOP”
ARES-BB is in STAND BY mode
“RECORD”
ARES-BB is in RECORD mode
“PLAY”
ARES-BB is in PLAY mode
“SEARCH FORWARD”
ARES-BB is playing fast forwards
“SEARCH BACKWARD”
ARES-BB is playing fast backwards
Take number and position in minutes and seconds
This is the physical playback position. The example shows that playback will start at the beginning of
take 7 (0 minutes, 0 seconds).
Stop or play position on the flashcard
The marker shows the exact playback position, take 7 at 0 minutes, 0 seconds.
Status of the flashcard
The full length of the bargraph corresponds to the total memory of the inserted flashcard. The black
area shows how much memory was already used for recording. The clear area shows the remaining
memory.
Total number of recorded takes
This area shows the total number of takes already recorded on the flashcard.
Remaining time on the card in minutes and seconds
Stop or play position
on the flashcard
Status of the flashcard
Level adjustment
Status of the ARES-BB
STOP, PLAY, REC, FWD, RWD
Remaining time on the card
in minutes and seconds
Take number and position
in minutes and seconds
Input level indication for
Left and Right channel
Headroom indicator
1
2
-21
-9
0
+9
12 Takes R: 4:08:26
Low Battery
007 0:00
In
- 20dB
Input level
Level setting
Total number of recorded takes
Messages
Battery status
