Chapter 3
Preparations
3-4
Chapter 3
Preparations
2
Drop frame mode of time code reader (for 525
mode only)
“.”: Drop frame mode
“:”: Non-drop-frame mode
3
Drop frame mode of CTL counter (for 525 mode
only)
“.”: Drop frame mode (factory preset)
“:”: Non-drop-frame mode
4
VITC field
“ ” (blank): Fields 1 and 3
“*”: Fields 2 and 4
5
Operation mode
The field is divided into two blocks, A and B.
• Block A displays the operation mode.
• Block B displays the servo lock status or tape speed.
3-3 Superimposed Character Information
A
B
Display
Block A
Block B
Operation mode
TAPE
UNTHD
Cassette is not loaded.
STDBY OFF
Standby off mode
T.RELEASE
Tape tension released
STOP
Stop mode
F.FWD
Fast forward mode
REW
Rewind mode
PREROLL
Preroll mode
PLAY
Playback mode (servo
unlocked)
PLAY
Playback mode (servo locked)
LOCK
PLAY
Deviation
from normal
speed (%)
Capstan override mode or
program play mode
JOG
STILL
A still picture in jog mode
JOG
FWD
Jog mode in forward direction
JOG
REV
Jog mode in reverse direction
SHTL
(Speed)
Shuttle mode
VAR
(Speed)
Variable mode
PREVIEW
Preview mode
REVIEW
Review mode