E-28PREPARATION – Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system –This unit supports both the NTSC and PAL signal system.Before inputting analogue signals (composite or YC separate video signals), please select thesignal system.MiniPROFESSIONALREC PLAYREW STOPDVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH.CH-1/3CH-2/4BR-DV3000A.DUBOPERATEINPUT SEL.REMOTE SEL.MICSERIALWIRELESS9PINLINEDV Y/CNTSCindicatorOPERATEbuttonPALindicatorVIDEOLINE Y/C2/4INOUTREMOTESERIAL9PINNTSC/PALNTSC PALDC12VNTSC/PAL switchSteps1. Set the unit to the OPERATE OFF mode.2. Please select the signal system with the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel.3. Press the OPERATE button to engage the OPERATE ON mode. Either the NTSC orPAL indicator on the front will then light up, according to the NTSC/PAL switch set-ting.Memo• In the playback mode, the signal system of the tape is automatically identified, regardless of theNTSC/PAL switch setting.• During DV signal input, the signal system of the input signal is automatically identified, regardlessof the NTSC/PAL switch setting.• This unit is equipped with a function to automatically detect the signal system of the cassette beingplayed back or the signal being received at the DV input connector. However, this function may notoperate correctly in some instances.To ensure the correct system selection, it is recommended that you match the rear panel’s NTSC/PAL switch to the signal system of the input signal or playback tape.• When the unit enters the STOP mode, the NTSC/PAL switch setting will be engaged.• If a tape recorded in both NTSC & PAL signal systems is played, the video, audio or time code maybe distorted at the position where the signal system is switched.• When the signal system of the tape and the NTSC/PAL setting differ, video and sound output will beupset for about 5 seconds after playback starts or stops.• NTSC/PAL signal system conversion is not possible.
