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4 MENU SWITCH SETTING
4-8 RECORDING CURRENT ADJUSTMENT
Thanks to this function, it is not necessary to adjust the recording current each time the tape is changed.
When a tape with a different optimum recording current is used, this function allows you to take advantage of this
tape’s performance.
If automatic adjustment is performed on a tape which has been used many times, its optimum recording current
may be quite different from that of a new tape. In this case, perform automatic adjustment using the new tape.
Procedure
Activating the recording current adjustment
function
1. Light all [VIDEO INPUT] indicators with the
input video signal switch.
2. Select the PB/EE Auto Switching mode with
the [PB PB/EE] button.
3. Load a recording tape and engage the Stop
mode.
4. Press the [MENU] button and turn the jog dial
to call up the top menu.
[ The top menu screen is shown on the on-
screen display and counter display.
5. Select “00E:OPTIMUM REC CURRENT” on the
top menu with the jog dial.
• “00E” is shown on the counter display and “00E”
blinks on the on-screen display.
6. While keeping the [REC] button pressed, press
the [HOLD] button.
[ Automatic recording current adjustment will
start.
It takes several minutes to complete the
automatic adjustment.
• To interrupt the adjustment, press the [MENU]
button twice.
• When adjustment is finished, the indication
shown on the left is displayed on the on-screen
display.
7. When the indication on the left figure is shown
on the on-screen display, press the [MENU]
button twice.
[ The previous display mode is restored.
• When the adjustment cannot be completed, the
indication shown on the left is displayed on the
on-screen display.
In this case, change the recording position or
replace the recording tape.
4-9 HOUR METER DATA DISPLAY
4 MENU SWITCH SETTING
Drum running hours can be displayed on the counter
display and the on-screen display. Use this informa-
tion as a guide to choosing the appropriate mainte-
nance interval.
Procedure
1. Press the [MENU] button.
[ The Menu Display mode is engaged.
2. Select the DH display by turning the jog dial.
[ Hour meter data (drum running hours) is
displayed on the counter display and the on-
screen display (0000H - 9999 H).
3. To return to the normal display mode, press
the [MENU] button.
When the Direct Access function is set to ON,
press the [FF] button to accelerate item
indication.
Direct Access
function
number
Drum running hours
