Sony BKDW-509 User Manual

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Chapter 2

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Chapter 2  Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

#∞ Search dial
Rotate to search for edit points.  Rotate the dial
clockwise for forward playback (the z indicator lights
up) or counterclockwise for reverse playback (the Z
indicator lights up).  The p indicator lights up while
the VTR is in stop mode.

Shuttle mode:  The playback speed is different

depending on the frame frequency of the unit. (See
item #¢SHUTTLE button.)  The dial clicks at the
positions corresponding to 0 (still-picture), –10
and +10 times normal playback speed.

Jog mode:  The playback speed corresponds to the

rotational speed of the dial (–1 to +1 or –2 to +2
times normal playback speed depending on the
107.JOG DIAL RESPONSE setting in the VTR
SETUP menu). The dial does not click.

Variable speed playback mode:  Noiseless playback

at –1 times normal speed when the dial is rotated
fully counterclockwise, and +2 times normal
speed when rotated clockwise.  The dial clicks at
the positions of still-picture and normal playback
speed.

Capstan override mode:  Rotating the dial while

holding down the PLAY button changes the
playback speed by up to ±15%.

After turning the power on, always set the search dial
at the center position (where the p indicator lights up).