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Chapter 2  Parts and their Functions
2-1 Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 
POWER switch
Used to turn on/off the power.
Battery mount
A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. 
DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
This unit is connected to an external DC power supply.
BREAKER switch
When an excessive amount of current is fed through the
video camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the
breaker automatically turns off the power in order to
protect the device. 
After the interior of the video camera-recorder has been
checked and/or repaired, this button must be depressed.
If there is no unusual reaction, the unit can be powered-
up.
Cable Clamp
This clamp secures cables for a video light and other
accessories. 
Shoulder strap fittings
The shoulder strap is attached here.
Light shoe
A video light or similar accessory can be attached here.
Lens mount (bayonet type)
The lens is attached here.
Lens lever
Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.
Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, raise the   lens lever.
When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.
Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. 
Tripod mount
When you want to mount the AJ-SPC700P on a tripod,
the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached
here.
LENS jack (12-pin)
The lens connection cord is connected here. For a
detailed description of your lens, see the relevant
manufacturer’s instruction manual.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
2-2 Audio (input) Function Section
MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.
Power for the microphone comes from this jack.
A remote microphone may be connected. In this case,
the power supply to the appropriate connector must be
enabled through menu option FRONT MIC POWER or
REAR MIC POWER. 
These options are found in the  screen
on the MAIN OPERATION page. 
AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 
recording level adjustment) controls
With the   AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch
positioned to [MAN], these controls can be used to
adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1/2.
Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For
adjustment, each control must be depressed while
turning. 
AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 
automatic/manual level adjustment selector) 
switch
Use this switch to select recording level control mode for
Audio Channels 1 and 2.
AU TO :Recording level automatically controlled. 
MAN: Recording level manually controlled.
AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
Use this switch to select the signals recorded through
Audio Channels 1 and 2.
FRONT: Signal from the microphone connected to the
 MIC IN jack is recorded.
W.L. (WIRELESS) : Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is
recorded. 
REAR: Signal from the audio device connected to the
 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is
recorded.
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) 
connectors (XLR, 3-pin) 
Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here.
LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 
48V) selector switch
Used to select the audio signal input from the   AUDIO
IN CH1/CH2 connectors. 
LINE: Audio signal line-input from the audio device is
input. 
MIC: Audio signal from a self-powered (active)
microphone is input. (The main unit does not
supply power to the remote microphone).
+ 48V: Audio signal from a passive microphone is input.
(The unit supplies power to the remote
microphone).
Wireless slot
A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be
attached here.
FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level 
adjustment) control
This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio
Channels 1 and 2. Level adjustment does not depend
on the position of the AUDIO SELECT switch.
The control can be enabled or disabled through the
menu options FRONT VR CH1 or FRONT VR CH2.
These options can be found in the 
screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.
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2-3 Audio (output) Function Section
AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3-pin)
This connector outputs audio signals recorded on
Channels 1, 2, 3 or 4. 
Output signals are selected with the MONITOR
SELECT  CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / 
CH3/4 selector switch
Use this switch to select the audio channel whose
signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO
OUT connector.
CH1/2: Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output. 
CH3/4:  Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output. 
The channel indications on the display window and on
the audio level meter in the viewfinder are synchronised
with this selector switch. 
When a voice memo is being played back, the recorded
voice is output to the speakers and earphones,
regardless of the switch position.
MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 / ST 
/ CH2/4 selector switch 
The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with the
audio signal output to the speakers and earphones, and
from the AUDIO OUT connector. 
CH1/3: Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output.
ST: Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1 and
2 or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output. The
stereo signals can be changed to mixed
signals using a menu option. 
CH2/4: Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output. 

Output stereo signals to the PHONES (earphones) jack
in the ST mode. Output MIX signals to the AUDIO OUT
jack and to speakers. 
* You can select between stereo and mixed signal types using 
the menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu option can be 
found in the  screen on the MAIN OPERATION 
page. 
MONITOR (volume) control
Used to control the volume of sound output from the
monitor speakers and earphones.
ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted
from   speakers or earphones connected to the 
PHONES jack. 
If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.
Speakers
The speakers output EE sound during recording, and
reproduced sound during playback.
The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning
lamp blinks and/or the indicator activates.
When the   PHONES jack is connected with
earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically
muted.
PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo)
earphones. When earphones are connected, sound
from the speakers is automatically muted. 
Both the front and rear connectors output the same
sound.
DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides a
maximum current of 1 A. 
Voice memo microphone
Used to record a voice memo.
For more information on voice memos, see [3-8 Voice
Memo Function].
VOICE MEMO button
Used to record a voice memo during recording or
playback, or recording or playback is paused. Another
press of the button stops voice memo recording.
Monitor 
switch MONITOR SELECT switch
CH1/2 CH3/4
CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3
ST Stereo signals from 
Audio Channels 1 and 2* Stereo signals from 
Audio Channels 3 and 4*
CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4
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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
/Shooting and Recording (camera unit)
CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control
Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and
color temperature of the subject. 
When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”,
switching this control displays the selected filter number
in the viewfinder.
USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons
These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions,
using a menu option. Each button, when pressed,
performs the assigned function.
For more information, see [4-9-4 Assigning Functions to
USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons].
SHUTTER switch
Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.
OFF: Electronic shutter disabled.
ON: Electronic shutter enabled.
SEL: Used to change the speed of the electronic
shutter.
This dial switch returns to its original position. Each turn
of the switch alters the shutter speed.
For more information, see [4-2 Setting the Electronic
Shutter].
AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch
AW B : White balance is automatically adjusted.
When the WHITE BAL switch on the side is
positioned at [A] or [B], the adjusted value is
stored in the memor y. 
However, if “VAR” is selected for the menu
options AWB A and AWB B, the value set through
the menu options is used, and this function does
not work. Menu options can be found in the
 screen on the CAM
OPERATION page. 
Note also that when the switch is positioned at
PRST this function does not work.
ABB: Back balance is automatically adjusted.
To automatically correct black shading, the AUTO
W/B BAL switch must be pressed toward [ABB]
for longer than five seconds.   

To stop automatic adjustment of the white or black
balance in progress, set the switch to either ([AWB] or
[ABB]).
If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect
before automatic adjustment will be used.
Gain selector switch
Use this switch to select video amplifier gain, according
to lighting conditions under which you are shooting.
The values for L, M, and H can be preset using menu
options.
These are factory-set to 0 dB for L, 9 dB for M, and 18
dB for H.
!30"
!31"
!32"
Examples of filter selection according to shooting conditions
Setting of the 
CC/ND FILTER 
control Description of 
filter Shooting 
conditions
1 3200K Sunrise, sunset
Studio
2 5600K + 1/8 Clear outdoor 
environments
3 5600K Cloudy/rainy outdoor 
environments
4 5600K + 1/64 Clear, bright scenes 
such as snowscape, 
high mountains, 
beaches, etc.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
Used to select the video signals sent from the camera
unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor.
CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:Video being recorded through the camera is sent with
the auto knee circuit activated.
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF: Video being recorded through the camera is sent in
manual knee mode.
BARS: Color bar signal is output. The auto knee circuit does
not work.
You can select between four types of color bar signal.
For more information, see [8-5-5 SW MODE].
WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) 
switch
Used to select the white balance adjustment method.
PRST: Use this when you have no time to adjust the
white balance.
The value for the white balance is factory-set
to 3200 K.
It can be changed to any color temperature
using a menu option. For more information,
see [4-9-5 Setting Color Temperature
Manually].
A or B: Pressing the   AUTO W/B BAL Switch
toward [AWB] automatically adjusts the white
balance, saving the adjusted value in Memory
A or B. For more information, see [4-1-1
Adjusting the White Balance].
Your video camera-recorder is factory-set to save the
adjusted value. Through a menu option, the auto-
tracking white balance (ATW) can be assigned to B, or
desired color temperatures can be assigned to A and B.
For more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White
Balance].
MODE CHECK button
Each press of this button changes the screen type in the
viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED,
FUNCTION, AUDIO.
This does not affect the signal output from the camera.
MARKER SELECT button
This button selects the marker information indicated on
the viewfinder screen. It switches between two marker
information indications, which can be selected using a
menu option. Pressing this button once switches the
indicated marker information from A (Marker A) to B
(Marker B), and pressing again switches B to OFF (no
marker). When the power is turned on, the last selected
indication before power-down appears.
For more information, see [4-7-6 Marker Check Screen
Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)].
SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons
These buttons are enabled when the   shutter switch is
positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is selected.
They are used to adjust the speed of the synchro scan.
The – button decreases shutter speed; the + button
increases shutter speed.
If you shoot a PC monitor, for example, you should
adjust shutter speed so that the horizontal bars in the
viewfinder will produce less noise.
/ Shooting and Recording/Playback Function
Section (recording)
REC START/STOP button
Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again
stops recording.
This button has the same function as the   REC
button on the handle and the VTR button at the lens.
SHOT MARK button
Pressing this button while recording adds a shot mark to
the thumbnail of that clip. This button also adds a shot
mark to any thumbnail selected on the LCD monitor.
For more information on shot marks, see [3-9 Shot Mark
Function].
SAVE ON/OFF switch 
Used to select the power supply method for each output
section.
ON: The output selected through the menu option
SAVE SW is power-saved. This option can be
found on the OPTION MODE screen on the
SYSTEM SETTING page.
OFF: Power saving is canceled. 

During recording, this switch produces no effect. The
power supply method is switched after recording is
finished.
VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch
This switch controls the superimposition of characters
onto the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector. 
ON:Characters are superimposed. 
OFF: Characters are not superimposed. 
For types of characters, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video
Output Signals].
Auto Knee function
Usually, when you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery against 
a strongly lit background, the background will be totally whited-
out, with buildings and other objects blurred. In this case, the auto 
knee function reproduces the background clearly. This function is 
effective when:
•The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear 
sky.
•The subject is a person inside a car or building, and you also 
want to capture the background visible through a window.
•The subject is a high-contrast scene.
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VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SEL switch
Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT
connector. 
MEM:In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is
output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal
from a P2 card is output. 
CAM: Video from the camera is output constantly.
OFF: Video is not output. The camera-recorder
operates in power-saving mode. 
Note that the audio output is synchronised with the
video.
For types of video outputs, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video
Output Signals].

z During recording, this switch does not switch output
signals before stopping the recording operation.
z Even if this switch is set to “CAM”, if “VIDEO” or
“1394” is selected for REC SIGNAL the AJ-SPC700P
performs the operation when “MEM” is selected. The
menu option REC SIGNAL is found in the SYSTEM
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.
REW (rewind) button and lamp
During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse
playback with the lamp blinking.
During playback, it performs an approximately 4 C fast-
reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps
blinking.
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the
start of the clip being played back is located in pause
mode. 
FF (fast forward) button and lamp
During pause, this button is used to perform fast
playback with the lamp blinking.
During playback, it performs an approximately 4 C fast
playback with the PLAY and FF lamps blinking.
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the
start of the next clip is located in pause mode. 
STOP button
This button stops playback.
PLAY/PAUSE button
This button is used to view playback using the
viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The lamp
comes on when playback starts. 
In playback mode, this button pauses (PLAY PAUSE)
playback with the lamp blinking. 
REC button
Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing
again stops recording.
This button has the same function as the   REC
START/STOP button and the VTR button at the lens.
It may be disabled with the   recording protection
button.    
REC protection button
This button disables the   REC button on the handle.
ON: The REC button is enabled. 
OFF: The REC button is disabled. 
P2 CARD ACCESS LED
This LED indicates the recording and playback status of
each card.
Slide lock button
Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards.
While depressing this button, slide the door to the left. 
USB 2.0 connector
A USB 2.0 cable is connected here.
When the menu option USB is set to “ON”, data can be
transferred via USB 2.0. During such data transfer,
recording, playback or operations of clips is not
permitted.
The menu option USB is found in the SYSTEM MODE
screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. For more
information, see [5-5 Connection between the USB 2.0
port of the AJ-SPC700P and a PC].
GENLOCK IN connector
This connector is used to input a reference signal when
the camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is
externally locked. If VIDEO is selected for the menu
option REC SIGNAL, the connector can be used to
record actual signals. The menu option REC SIGNAL is
found on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM
SETTING page.

zThe reference input signal must be a standard VBS
(Video Burst Sync).
z If you need to synchronise the input signal with the
AJ-SPC700P when “VIDEO” is selected for the REC
SIGNAL, set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”.
The option GENLOCK is found on the GENLOCK
screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
CAM OUT (camera output) connector
This connector outputs video signals from the camera. It
does not output playback signals.
Connector cover
Remove the cover, and install the DVCPRO/DV
connector. For directions on attaching the connector,
see the instruction manual for the IEEE1394 interface
board. (AJ-YAD800G, optional accessory)
ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector
The extension control unit AJ-EC3P (optional
accessory) is connected here.
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VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector
This connector outputs video signals. The video signals
linked to the setting of the VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SEL
switch are output from here.
OPTION SLOT
Attach the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional).
For information about the installation and proxy
recording, see the AJ-YAX800G instruction manual.
SD memory card insertion slot
An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted
here. It is used for metadata upload and proxy recording
(optional).

SD memory cards used with the AJ-SPC700P should
conform to SD standards. Be sure to format cards using
the AJ-SPC700P. 
To format SD memory cards using a personal computer,
download the dedicated software from the support site.
SD memory cards with the following capacity (8MB -
2GB) can be used for the AJ-SPC700P: 
For proxy recording (optional), 256MB, 512MB or 1GB
SD memory cards with “High Speed” indication should
be used.
For the latest information not available in the operating
Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following
Web sites.
BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory
card.
It stays illuminated when the card is active.

While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.
2-5 Menu Operation Section 
MENU button
Used to turn on/off the menu.
JOG dial button
With the menu open, this button is used to navigate
through menu pages, select options and specify values.
For directions on manipulating the menu, see [4-6 Menu
Displays in the Viewfinder Screen].
SD memory card insertion slot
An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted
here. This slot is used for writing/saving menu data.
BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory
card.
It stays illuminated when the card is active.

While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
2-6 Time Code Section
GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
This connector is used to input a reference signal before
the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is
externally locked. 
TC IN connector (BNC)
This connector is used to input a reference time code
when you externally lock the time code.
TC OUT connector (BNC)
When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPC700P
with that of an external device this must be connected
with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the
external device.
HOLD button
Pressing this button freezes the time data indication on
the counter. Note that time code generation continues.
Pressing the button again reactivates the counter.
This function is used to ascertain the time code or CTL
count of a particular recorded scene. 
RESET button
This button resets the time data (CTL) on the counter to
“00:00:00:00”.
If this button is pressed when with the   TCG switch
positioned at [SET], time code and user’s bit data are
reset to 0, and real-time data is reset to the initial value.
DISPLAY (counter display selector) switch
Indications of the time code, CTL and user bits on the
counter of the display window depend on the positions
of this switch and the   TCG switch.
Pressing the   HOLD button also displays Date/Time/
Time Zone.
UB: User bits indicated.
TC:  Time code indicated. 
CTL:  CTL indicated.
TCG (time code selector) switch
This switch is used to specify the stepping mode for the
built-in time code generator.
F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance
the time code independently of the P2 card
recording status. 
Use this mode to synchronise the time code
with the time of day, or to externally lock the
time code.
SET: Select this position to set the time code and/or
user bits.
R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code
only during recording.
For spliced scenes recorded on P2 cards, the
sequence of time codes is unbroken.
CURSOR and SET buttons
Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits.
The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons,
and the center rectangular one is the SET button.
For guidance in setting the time code and user’s bit, see
[4-5 Setting Time Data].
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2-7 Warning and Status Display Functions
Back tally lamp
When the   BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the
lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at
the viewfinder. 
BACK TALLY switch
This switch controls the action of the   back and 
rear tally lamps.
ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled.
OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled.
WARNING lamp
This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something
unusual occurs in the memory.
LIGHT button
Use this button to control illumination of the display
window.
Alternately pressing this button toggles illumination of
the   display window on or off. 
Display window
This window displays warnings, battery-remaining level,
sound volume, time data, and other information. 
Rear tally lamp
When the   BACK TALLY switch is set on [ON], the
rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back
tally lamp. 
2-8 Display Window Functions
P2 card/battery-remaining level indications
Memory action status indication
Error Code Indication (for more information, see 
[7-3 Warning System])
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CTL
Battery-remaining level indication bar
For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if 
the remaining level of the battery is higher than 70%, all 
seven segments up to the “F” position are lit.
When the remaining level falls below 70%, the segments go 
out one-by-one for each drop of 10%. All seven segments 
can be set to light up when the battery-remaining balance is 
100%. To do so select “100%” for the menu option BATT 
REMAIN FULL in the  screen of the 
MAIN OPERATION page.
Audio channel level meter
When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 switch is set 
to [CH1/2], the meter indicates 1 and 2 as the audio 
channel numbers, together with their audio levels. When 
the switch is set to [CH3/4], the meter indicates 3 and 4 as 
the audio channel numbers, together with their audio levels. 
Media-remaining space indication bar
The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, 
using a seven-segment display.
Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of 
remaining free space, depending on the value set through the 
menu option CARD REMAIN/ „. According to the set value, the 
segments disappear one-by-one. The menu option CARD 
REMAIN / „ can be found in the  screen on 
the MAIN OPERATION page.   
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CTL
Information indication
LOOP:Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode. For
information about the LOOP REC mode, see [3-5
Loop Recording].
DRIVE: Stays illuminated when the menu option USB is set
to “ON”. The menu option USB can be found in the
 screen on the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
OP-SLOT: Remains illuminated when a video encoder card is
operated in the optional slot.
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Positions of time code-related switches 
and information provided
2-9 LCD Monitor
LCD monitor
The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder.
Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a
thumbnail format.
In thumbnail display mode, clips can be edited or
deleted, or P2 cards can be formatted using the 
MENU BAR button and   CURSOR and SET buttons. 
OPEN button
Used to open the LCD monitor.
THUMBNAIL button
This button switches the content on the   LCD monitor
from the video in the viewfinder to clip thumbnails.
Another press switches them back to the video from the
viewfinder.
Note that this switchover is not performed during a
recording or playback.
MENU BAR button
In thumbnail display mode, this button allows you to
manipulate the menu bar (e.g., to delete clips).
CURSOR and SET buttons
The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons,
and the center rectangular one is the SET button.
They are used to select a thumbnail and manipulate the
menu bar. For more information, see [Chapter 6
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails].
Position of 
DISPLAY switch Position of TCG 
switch Information Item
CTL SET Time code
F-RUN or R-RUN CTL
TC F-RUN/SET/
R-RUN Time code
UB User bits or real-
time, time zone
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Mode indication
W:Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. 
DV: Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is
DV.
P-REC: Stays illuminated when the PRE REC MODE is set to
ON, and blinks when recording is continued after the
recording tally lamp has gone out.
Time code indication
NDF:Stays illuminated when the time code is in non-drop
frame mode.
DF: Stays illuminated when the time code is in drop frame
mode.
SLAVE: Stays illuminated when the time code is externally locked.
HOLD: Stays illuminated when the time code generator/reader
value is frozen.
CTL: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [CTL] to display the CTL count.
TCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) generator
value.
TC: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) reader value.
VTCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [UB] to display the VIUB generator value.
VTC: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [UB] to display the VIUB reader value.
TIME: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [UB] to display the real-time hour, minute and second.
DATE: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
at [UB] to display the real-time date.
No Indication:
The CTL, VTCG, TIME, and DATE stay off when the DISPLAY
switch is positioned at [UB] to display real time, time zone, hour
and minute.
Time count indication: The time code, CTL, user bits and real time are shown.

When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at UB, each press of the 
HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC)  
DATE   TIME   No Indication (Time Zone)   TCG (TC), in that 
order. 
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