Sony 1080i User Manual
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Chapter 1
Overview
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Chapter 1 Overview
1
q (cassette) indicator
Lights up when a digital video cassette is loaded. Does
not light up while the cassette compartment opens or
the cassette is not loaded.
This indicator flashes while a cassette is being
removed.
For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 22.
2
CHG (charge) indicator
Lights up while charging the battery pack (not
supplied) attached to the rear of the unit. When the 1
(on/standby) switch is standby and the battery pack is
attached, the unit will automatically enter charging
mode.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the indicator
turns off.
For details, see “Using the optional battery” on page 65.
3
50 indicator
Lights up when:
• During EE mode or recording when [50i/60i SEL] on
the [OTHERS] menu is set to 50i.
• 50i or PAL formatted video signals are input to the
HDV/DV jack.
• A tape that has 50i or PAL formatted video signals is
being played back.
4
60 indicator
Lights up when:
• During EE mode or recording when [50i/60i SEL] on
the [OTHERS] menu is set to 60i.
• 60i or NTSC formatted video signals are input to the
HDV/DV jack.
• A tape that has 60i or NTSC formatted video signals
is being played back.
5
HDV indicator
Lights up when the unit is in the following operating
status.
• When a tape recorded in the HDV format is being
played back.
• When HDV formatted video signals are input through
the i.LINK interface.
• When [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu
is set to [HDV].*
*This indicator lights up when there is no input signal,
[VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and the immediately
preceding signal input was recorded in HDV format.
6
DVCAM indicator
Lights up when the unit is in the following operating
status.
• When a tape recorded in the DVCAM format is being
played back.
• When [
REC MODE] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu is
set to [DVCAM].
Note
Neither the HDV indicator nor the DVCAM indicator
lights up when a tape recorded in the DV format is
being played back.
7
HDV-i.LINK indicator
Lights up when HDV formatted video signals are
input/output through the i.LINK interface.
8
DV-i.LINK indicator
Lights up when DVCAM/DV (SP mode) formatted
signals are input/output through the i.LINK interface.