Panasonic AJ-YA120AG VCR User Manual


 
10
C Analog audio signal recording level controls
2
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the
analog audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4
(coupled to CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8).
These are pull for variable controls: pull up a
control to adjust it. If a control is pulled down, the
signals of the corresponding channel are set to the
default level.
<Note>
These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels
of HD digital audio signals.
D 720p lamp
This lights when the 720p system is selected.
E Headphone jack
When stereo headphones are connected to this
jack, the recording
2
or playback sound can be
monitored through the headphones.
F Volume control
This is used to adjust the headphones volume.
G REW button
Press this to rewind the tape.
While the button is held down in one of the search
modes (search still, FWD search, FWD search still
or REV search still), the REV search mode is
established, and the tape is reviewed at the speed
selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH
SPEED]. (See page 17)
When the button is pressed in one of the slow
modes (slow still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the
tape is played back at the REV linear 0.3k speed.
(See page 18)
H STOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
when the TAPE/EE switch N is set to TAPE, still
images can be monitored.
The cylinder continues to rotate even in the stop
mode, and the tape remains tightly wound around
it.
When the unit has been in the stop mode for a
period exceeding the prescribed time, it is
automatically set to the standby OFF (half loading)
mode in order to protect the tape.
The stop mode is established immediately after a
tape is inserted into the unit.
When a still image is displayed, noise may appear
on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of
trouble.
I FF button
Press this to fast forward the tape.
While the button is held down in one of the search
modes (search still, REV search, REV search still
or FWD search still), the FWD search mode is
established, and the tape is cued at the speed
selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH
SPEED]. (See page 17)
When the button is pressed in one of the slow
modes (slow still, REV slow or REV slow still), the
tape is played back at the FWD linear 0.3k speed.
(See page 18)
J SEARCH button
When this is pressed, the unit is set to the search
mode or slow mode. (See pages 17, 18)
K PLAY button
Press this to start playback.
Recording starts when it is pressed together with
the REC button.
L PAUSE/STILL button
When this is pressed during recording, the tape
temporarily stops (pauses). When it is pressed
again, recording
2
is resumed.
When it is pressed during playback, a still image
appears. When it is pressed again, playback is
resumed.
When it is pressed during FWD or REV search, the
tape pauses (FWD or REV search still). When it is
pressed again, the FWD or REV search is
resumed.
When it is pressed during FWD or REV slow
playback, the tape pauses (FWD or REV slow still).
When it is pressed again, the FWD or REV slow
playback is resumed.
In the FWD or REV slow playback mode, the tape
is played back at the linear 0.3k speed.
When the tape pauses, noise may appear on the
monitor: this is normal and not indicative of trouble.
(See page 18)
Parts and their functions
Front panel
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-
YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG
(optional accessory) has been installed.