Stop Mode - Panasonic AJ-D440 Operating Instructions Manual

STOP mode

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Still Timer Setting
In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads, it is recommended that the Still Timer be
set for automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under.
Page 37 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and
below will best protect the tape.
When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp
lights and the tape stops traveling.
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In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time
set by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF
or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.
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