Panasonic AJHD1800 AJHD1800 User Guide - Page 11

Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (2) MONITOR SELECT buttons These buttons are used to select the audio signals which are to be output to the monitor L and R connectors and headphones jack. z When OFF has been selected as the F6 M MIX setting on the menu (factory setting): Each time the L (or R) button is pressed, the signal to be output to the monitor L (or R) connector is changed in the following sequence and displayed on the audio level meter: CH1 > CH2 > CH3> CH4 > CH5 > CH6 > CH7 > CH8 > CUE > CH1, etc. z When L, R or L/R has been selected as the F6 M MIX setting on the menu: At this setting, the signals of a multiple number of channels can be mixed and output. When the number key corresponding to the channel whose signals are to be monitored is pressed while the L (or R) button is held down, that channel is selected and its signals are displayed on the audio level meter. By performing the same operation, the selected channel can be de-selected. However, a maximum of only two channels from CH1 to CH4 and a maximum of only two channels from CH5 to CH8 can be selected. Example of channels which can be selected: CH1 i CH3 i CH5 iCH8 > OK CH1 + CH2 + CH4 > NG METER (FULL/FINE) selector button This button is used to select the scale display for the audio level meter. FULL mode: According to the settings in SETUP MENU No. 763 (METER SCALE)*, the range from j∞ dB to 0 dB or the range from j∞ dB to +20 dB is displayed. FINE mode: According to the settings in SETUP MENU No. 763 (METER SCALE)*, the range from j24 dB to j15 dB or the range from j4 dB to +5 is displayed at intervals of every 0.5 dB. The reference level is displayed with the reference level indicator on the right side of the level meter. The reference level can be changed in SETUP MENU No. 776 (REF LEVEL) * This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1800E. REMOTE buttons and RS-232C display These buttons are used when this VTR is to be controlled from an external component using the REMOTE, RS232C or parallel connector. 9P 1394: Press the button for 2 seconds or more, the LED lights, and the unit can be controlled by a device connected through the REMOTE connector, the (IN/OUT) connector, or the DVCPRO/DV connector. Release the control by pressing the button for 2 seconds or more. 50P: When this button is pressed for 2 or more seconds, its LED lights, and it is possible to control the VTR from a unit which has been connected using the 50-pin parallel mode connector. Release the control by pressing the button for 2 seconds or more. RS-232C display: This LED lights when communication has been enabled between the VTR and the unit which has been connected to the RS-232C connector. The display can be switched in SETUP MENU No.204 (RS232C SEL). AUTO OFF lamp This lamp lights when a problem has occurred with the VTR's operation, and details of the problem appear on the time code display. LCD monitor The monitor is operated as a simple monitor for playing back tapes or displaying EE images and menu display. If the VTR is left in a state where no controls on the front panel are operated or where the tape is not running, the monitor display is automatically turned off in order to protect the monitor. When the next VTR operation is started, the monitor display comes back on. Some images may not be displayed. Use another monitor to check the images. Function buttons These buttons operate the function menu (refer to page 38). SHIFT : This is used to switch pages on the current function menu. F1 to F6 : These are used to change the settings of the setting items enclosed in the frame at the bottom of the time code display. To change a setting, keep pressing the corresponding function button ( F1 to F6 ) until the desired numerical value appears; alternatively, press the corresponding function button to highlight the setting of the setting item, and then turn the ADJUST dial until the desired numerical value is obtained. 11