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HEADS SWITCHING FUNCTION
This unit is equipped with 4 double azimuth heads. Under
normal conditions, recording and playback is done using
the main heads “A1” and “B1”.
If case of problem with the main heads, for example if
only one channel is being recorded and playback cannot
be done, you can temporarily switch to the secondary
heads so that the playback picture can be viewed.
(In case of problem with the main heads, it is
recommended to have the unit repaired as soon as
possible.)
Switching heads combination and
azimuth display
The heads that are used can be switched to any of the
combinations (1, 2 or 3) indicated in the table below,
until the playback picture can be viewed. When switching
to a combination other than the main heads, the
corresponding azimuth indicator will be displayed.
1 Start playback.
2 Press and hold the MENU button, then press the
SHIFT « button.
3 Release the MENU button.
œ The selected heads combination will change in the
order indicated in the table below.
To select another heads combination, repeat steps 2
and 3 above.
Heads
combination
Azimuth indicator
(Displayed on the digital panel)
1
A1 and A2 +
2
B1 and B2 –
3
A2 and B2 SC
4
A1 and B1
No indicator
(Normal heads combination)
NOTES:
œ When the end of the tape is reached, the heads
combination automatically returns to the normal setting.
The heads combination will also automatically return to
the normal setting when the tape is stopped, the
cassette is ejected or after a power interruption.
œ When using the heads combination 1 or 2 during
playback, note the following points.
2-hour mode
Satisfactory image quality (may require tracking
control adjustment)
12 or 24-hour mode
Noise bars will be visible
48 - 960-hour mode
Noise bars will appear and disappear
Frame advance
Noise bars will appear and disappear
A1 (main)
A2 (secondary)
B2 (secondary)
B1 (main)
1 234
SC
Azimuth indicator
RC4Q/U (TLS-9960 GB) Mon. Aug., 23/1999
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