Nagra Seven Operating Instructions Manual page 9

TEST:
In this position all the circuits are powered allowing recording levels, audio monitoring
adjustments, menu verification and alteration. This can be considered as a "stand-by before
record" position. If the Pre-record function is active the REC led flashes and some menu
alterations are prohibited. In this position the time code to be recorded will be fed to the
time code lemo output if the TC option is installed.
REC:
This is the standard position used for recording. When recording, the red led beside REC
position of the main function selector will be alight. Record can be selected at any time and
will take priority over any other function. Some menu settings are prohibited in the REC
position. From full power off to RECORD mode takes about 10 seconds – depending on the
number of files on the media. Recording will begin before the entire booting process is
completed.
STOP:
In this position the push-button transport keys on the touchscreen display are active for
rewind, fast forward and skip functions. Access to all menus and machine settings is also
enabled.
In this position the time code output will be frozen at the last value read.
In this position the audio inputs are not fed to the outputs.
PLAY:
This is the principal PLAYBACK position. Playback will start either from its current
position, or from the beginning of the last recorded take if the machine had
previously been in record mode.
In this mode the transport icons for search (4x) and skip can be used as well as the
pause fuction.
In this position the time code from the take being played will be fed to the time code
lemo output.
Slate Microphone
Located towards the top center of the front panel is the internal built-in microphone,
commonly called a "Slate" microphone. It is activated by pressing the SLATE icon on the main
display. It can be programmed to toggle ON and OFF on each consecutive press or to be
active only while the icon is pressed. It can be directed to one or both audio channels in the
menu mode, and it can either be mixed (added) to the audio tracks or can replace the audio.
If the Icon is not present on the screen then it must be added using the Icon selection menu
as this is the only way to activate the slate mic. The slate mic can be used at all sampling
frequencies.
Level potentiometers
Two potentiometers located on the front panel can be used for various features according to
their programming in the pot. assign menu. Principally, they are used to adjust the input
sensitivity of the microphone inputs or the line input levels. They can be ganged together
when working in stereo or if a fixed offset between the channels is to be maintained.
Pressing a pot will activate the push-button switch and this will instantly display the current
level adjustment setting of the corresponding channel on the main display, and will also
select the corresponding channel in "Solo" (Mono) on the headphone output. A "double"
press of either pot will select the "Solo" for the respective channel and maintain it until the
pot is pressed again. The pots programming to other functions is covered in the pot. assign
menu. Both straight or round knobs are available – as shown.
Chapter II 8 September 2014