Main Display Screen; Main Function Selector - Nagra Seven Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER II
The OPERATIONAL FRONT PANEL

Main Display Screen

The Nagra Seven uses a 3.5" color TFT touchscreen display. Its resolution is of 270 dpi giving precise definition
and excellent resolution (a standard computer screen generally has a resolution of around 70 dpi).
It is a "resistive" touchscreen, meaning that it activates when gently "pressed" or "tapped" using a finger or
pointer stick (a set of 2 pointers is included with the machine and replacements can be ordered under the
number 2019180010) and can thus be manipulated using gloves which is more difficult with a "Capacitive"
touchscreen (as used on mobile smartphones and tablet devices). The touch feature is adjusted so that the
action is effective when the touch is released rather than at the moment the screen is touched which gives a
more user-friendly feel to the functions. Operation is easier using a pointer stick if possible, and gets the best
response from the sensors. As the display is the heart of the communication interface between the user and
the recorder, the screens and different functions are explained in detail in chapter III of this manual.

Main function selector

The 5 position rotary main function selector is used for the principal "transport" functions of
the recorder, in the traditional Nagra manner. It should be noted that the transport icons on
the main display will change depending on the position of the main function selector.
The various function positions of the selector are described below.
OFF:
This is the main power OFF position of the Nagra Seven. None of the circuits of the machine
are powered in this position except the real time clock and the time code generator (if
fitted).
When OFF is selected the main display will show "SHUTTING DOWN" while all the machine
settings are being saved. Moving the selector during this phase will prevent the machine
from stopping but will save all the internal settings of the recorder.
Power OFF is completed 3 seconds after selection but will NOT occur while the machine is
copying files, only once the copy procedure is completed.
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THE EXTERIOR
March 2014