Sony HVRM35U Product Manual (HVR-M35U Operating Manuals) - Page 27

Chapter 1 Overview 00:10:26:12 When the count value of the counter is negative, "-" appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that value is positive, the first digit is blank. When the format of the displayed time code is the drop frame mode, the drop frame indicator is displayed as a period between the minutes and seconds (i.e., 00:12.58:00). When user bits are displayed, the space between hour, minute, and second is blank. Notes • In the playback mode, if the tape has a portion where recorded signals are not continuous: - The count value of the counter may not advance correctly from that portion. - The displayed value of the time code or user bits may be temporarily inaccurate. • When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded systems of 60i (including 24p and 30p) and 50i (including 25p) are mixed, the displayed value of the counter may be inaccurate. • When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed among HDV, DVCAM and DV, the displayed value may be inaccurate. • The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle. • The count value of the counter consists of seven digits. The tens place of the "hour" is not displayed. (i.e., If the actual count value is "11:22:11:22", the displayed value will be "1:22:11:22.") However, the unit recognizes that the hours value is "11." Setting the time counter You can adjust the settings of the time counter display in [COUNTER SET] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu. DISPLAY : Selects whether to display the time counter or not. SIZE : Selects the size of the time counter. COLOR : Selects the color of the time counter. For details on [COUNTER SET], see page 77. STATUS CHECK screen To display the STATUS CHECK screen, press the STATUS CHECK button. Each time you press the J/j button, the STATUS CHECK screen switches in the order of AUDIO, OUTPUT, ASSIGN, and CUSTOM REPEAT. To hide the STATUS CHECK screen, press the STATUS CHECK button again. While an HVR-DR60 or an HVR-MRC1 is connected using the HDV/DV jack, the device information can be displayed using the J/j buttons of the unit. Audio setting screen The audio setting screen is displayed when the STATUS CHECK screen is set to [AUDIO]. Audio status icon Audio level meter Audio setting indicator Audio status icon During recording in DV mode, displays when you select [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO SET] menu. When you select [FS48K], is displayed. During recording in HDV mode, displays the audio mode with either 2CH or 4CH. During DV format playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape with either or . During HDV format playback, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape with either 2CH or 4CH. When DV signals are input from the HDV/DV jack, displays the audio mode with either or . When HDV signals are input from the HDV/DV jack, displays the audio mode with either 2CH or 4CH. Audio setting indicator You can check the setting of [SPEAKER/BEEP] in the [OTHERS] menu. For details on available settings, see "SPEAKER/BEEP" in the "OTHERS" menu on page 84. Audio level meter The audio level meter can be used to confirm and adjust the audio level. The audio level meter is displayed in different patterns, depending on the settings of [AUDIO MODE] and the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch. (Continued) 27 Chapter 1 Overview