Location and Function of Parts
7 DVCAM indicator
This indicator appears as follows:
EE: When the DVCAM/DV select switch is set to
DVCAM.
Play: When a DVCAM formatted tape is being
played.
8 Date display
Displays the date on the internal clock.
9 Time display
Displays the time on the internal clock.
Note
When the battery pack is installed or the AC adaptor is
connected, the date and time are displayed even if the
power is turned off. With battery backup, the clock can
run for about one month without being charged by the
unit battery pack or by AC power.
0 Cassette indicator
Lights when a digital video cassette is in the unit and
that cassette is compatible with the unit.
qa OVER indicators
Lights when the audio level exceeds 0 dB in the EE
mode (except when inputting signals from the DV IN/
OUT connector).
Notes
• These indictors do not light if the AUDIO SELECT
switch has been set to AUTO.
• These indicators do not light while the unit is playing
a tape or is in the EE mode when inputting signals
from the DV IN/OUT connector.
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qs Audio level meters
Displays the recording level in the recording or in the
EE mode; displays the playing level while playing a
tape.
qd Tape remaining time indicator
Displays the tape remaining. If the power has been
turned off, this shows the tape remaining when the
power was turned off. If the tape remaining is more
than 300 minutes (five hours), the number of hours
will be shown. If the tape remaining is less than 300
minutes, this number of minutes will be shown.
Note
If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this
indicator will not show the tape remaining when the
tape is inserted into the unit. The tape remaining time
is displayed after the tape runs for a while.
qf Remaining battery indicator
Displays the remaining charge in the battery.
For details on the remaining battery, see page 18 (GB).