User Manual

Deck Controller Window Reference
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Deck Controller Window Reference
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Element Description
1 Timecode display Provides information about the control status of the tape deck:
• If the deck is properly connected and power is on, the deck controller
displays timecode when you mount a tape.
• If a deck is not properly connected to the system or power is off when
you open the controller, the indicator displays the message “NO
DECK.”
• If you turn the deck power off with the deck controller open, the
indicator displays the message “Power Off.”
• If you switch the deck control to Local on the VTR, the indicator
displays the message “Local.”
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Information on connecting decks and cabling varies depending on
the Avid input/output hardware device you use. For more
information, see “Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors” in
the Help.
2 Timecode indicator Flashes green during playback or capture to indicate that the system is
receiving valid timecode from the source tape. If the indicator remains
unlit, the system is not receiving timecode.
3 Deck controls Provide a standard range of playback capabilities, including fast forward
and rewind, stop and play, step backward and step forward, pause, and
eject.
4 Deck Selection menu Lets you specify a deck with deck control parameters that you can
customize. For more information, see “Deck Configuration Settings” on
page 1372.
5 Tape Name button Lets you associate a tape name with the controller and select a tape. For
more information, see “Selecting a Source Tape” on page 188.