Sony DSR-45/45P Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1 Overview 27 (GB)Chapter 1 OverviewDisplaying Various DataThe unit can display various superimposed data itemson the built-in LCD monitor or on a monitor connectedto the MONITOR VIDEO jack.To display various data items on the LCD monitor, setthe CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector to ON orON (BLACK BACK).To display various data items on an external monitor,set the CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT)switch to ON.You can select data items to be displayed using theDISPLAY SELECT selector.Menu screenTo display the menu screen, set the DISPLAYSELECT selector to MENU. You can change orconfirm the menu item settings on this screen.For details on the menu, see “Chapter 6 Adjusting andSetting Through Menus” on page 76 (GB).TC ⁄ UB SETTC PRESETUB PRESETTC ⁄ UB INDV IN TCTC MAKETC RUNTC FORMATJOG TC OUTTCRMTCMDISPVAVTRETCData screenTo display the data screen, set the DISPLAY SELECTselector to DATA. You can confirm importantinformation for recording or playback, such as timecode or remaining tape time, on this screen.00:12:34:12122minPHOTO –10SEARCHPALDVCAMNS 48KDV I NDEWDETECTEDN%Z321 45,6789q;qaqsTC1 Cassette memory indicatorThis item is shown when a cassette with cassettememory has been loaded. If the cassette is ejectedwhile data is being written on the cassette memory, theindicator flashes.2 Tape transport mode indicatorDisplays the tape transport mode.3 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value ofthe counter) indicatorDisplays the count value of the counter, time code, oruser bits. By setting the COUNTER SELECT selectoron the front panel, you can select the item to bedisplayed.When the time code is displayed, TC appears to its left.In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed betweenthe minutes and seconds. (Example: 00:12.58:00)When the user bits are displayed, UB appears to theirleft.When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When thatvalue is positive, the first digit is blank.The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnosticscode numbers are displayed.Notes• The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. Youcannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.• The count value of the counter consists of sevendigits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If theactual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayedvalue will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unitrecognizes that the hours value is 11.4 Remaining tape time indicatorDisplays the remaining tape time.NoteWhen you insert a cassette in which the tape has beenrewound to the beginning, this indicator will not showthe remaining tape time. The remaining tape time isdisplayed after the tape runs for a while.5 Search indicatorDisplays the search mode when you search for scenesusing the Remote Commander or the DSRM-20 (notsupplied).For details on the search function, see “Searching using thesearch function” on page 37 (GB).(Continued)