Operation – DNF Controls ST200-S-TBL User Manual
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6 ST200-S
5. OPERATION
Select the desired transport function by pressing the appropriate key on the front of the ST200.
The Real-Time Status Indicators will light to indicate the VTRs current tape transport mode.
For example: Pressing PLAY will put the VTR into the PLAY mode. The PLAY Status Indicator
will light when the VTR is in PLAY mode.
Press only [RECORD] to put the VTR into Record mode.
NOTE: The VTR will not go into Record mode if "Record Inhibit" is enabled on the VTR or tape
cassette.
Loss of serial communication with the VTR is indicated by ALL status LEDs turned ON.
Selecting LOCAL control on the VTRs from panel will turn OFF all status LEDs.
a. NUMERIC
KEYPAD
To turn on the Numeric Keypad, press the [GOTO] key.
NOTE: The transport control functions are inoperative while the Numeric Keypad is
turned on. The status indicators will turn off and the transport will remain in the last
selected mode.
Press the desired number key to enter a number. The entered number will be displayed in
the current time location. The cursor will move one location to the left with each entry.
Press DEL to move the cursor one location to the right.
Press GOTO to search to the entered time location OR press ESCAPE to exit the numeric
keypad without searching.
b. CUE
POINT
ENTRY
Press [SHIFT] + [CUE1] or [SHIFT] + [CUE2] to enter a time into the selected Cue
Point.
The cursor is placed at the far right and the Numeric Keypad is turned on.
NOTE: The transport control functions are inoperative while the Numeric Keypad is
turned on. The status indicators will turn off and the transport will remain in the last
selected mode.
Press the desired number key to enter a number. The entered number will be displayed at
the cursor. The cursor will move one location to the left with each entry. Press DEL to
move the cursor one location to the right.
To automatically load the current time into the Cue Point, press the [GOTO] key.
When finished, press [ESCAPE] to turn off the Numeric Keypad.
c.
SEARCH TO CUE POINT
Press [CUE1] or [CUE2] to search to the saved time location.