JVC BR-DV3000UB BR-DV3000U Pro-DV recorder 71 page instruction manual - Page 16

PREPARATION - Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system - This unit supports both the NTSC and PAL signal system. Before inputting analogue signals (composite or YC separate video signals), please select the signal system. OPERATE button OPERATE NTSC indicator PAL indicator NTSC/PAL switch Mini A.DUB PROFESSIONAL MIC REMOTE SEL. INPUT SEL. SERIAL LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV Y/C DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. CH-1/3 CH-2/4 BR-DV3000 REC PLAY REW STOP 2/4 LINE VIDEO Y/C OUT IN REMOTE DC12V NTSC/PAL 9PIN SERIAL NTSC PAL STEPS 1. Set the unit to the OPERATE OFF mode. 2. Please select the signal system with the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel. 3. Press the OPERATE button to engage the OPERATE ON mode. Either the NTSC or PAL indicator on the front will then light up, according to the NTSC/PAL switch setting. Memo • In the playback mode, the signal system of the tape is automatically identified, regardless of the NTSC/PAL switch setting. • During DV signal input, the signal system of the input signal is automatically identified, regardless of the NTSC/PAL switch setting. • When the unit enters the STOP mode, the NTSC/PAL switch setting will be engaged. • If a tape recorded in both NTSC & PAL signal systems is played, the video, audio or time code may be distorted at the position where the signal system is switched. • When the signal system of the tape and the NTSC/PAL setting differ, video and sound output will be upset for about 5 seconds after playback starts or stops. • NTSC/PAL signal system conversion is not possible. PREPARATION - OPERATION LOCK mode - This unit comes with an operation lock function to prevent unintended, erroneous operation. In the OPERATE LOCK mode, the buttons on the main unit and the slide switch are invalid. However, OPERATE ON and MENU operations are still possible. SYSTEM (2/2) menu - - - SYSTEM [ 2 / 2 ] - - - DC I N MODE OPERAT I ON LOCK PAGE BACK OPE OFF ON Ⅵ To set the unit to the OPERATION LOCK mode: Set the OPERATION LOCK item of the SYSTEM (2/2) menu to ON. ☞ Page 54, "Setting the Menu" ● In the OPERATION LOCK mode, when a button on the unit is pressed, "OPERATION LOCK" will be displayed on the monitor for about 3 seconds. - - - SYSTEM [ 2 / 2 ] - - - DC I N MODE OPERAT I ON LOCK PAGE BACK OPE OFF ON OPERATION LOCK Ⅵ To turn off the OPERATION LOCK mode: Set the OPERATE LOCK item of the SYSTEM(2/2) menu to OFF. If the EJECT button is pressed while the VTR is in the OPERATE LOCK mode, "OPERATION LOCK" will be displayed. However, pressing the EJECT mode button persistently will eventually bring on the MENU screen. 28 29