Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1400 Operating Instructions

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Setup menus (continued)
AU DIO
*1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in
menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ. For details, refer to
“Menus which are displayed” (page 32).
“_____” indicates the factory setting.
No./Item Description of setting
701*1
CH1 IN LV
For setting the reference level of the analog audio 
input (CH1).
0000 4dB
00010dB0002 –20dB
0003 –60dB
702*
1
CH2 IN LV
For setting the reference level of the analog audio 
input (CH2).
0000 4dB
00010dB0002 –20dB
0003 –60dB
706
CH1 OUT LV
For setting the reference level of the analog audio 
output (CH1).
0000 4dB
00010dB0002 –20dB
707
CH2 OUT LV
For setting the reference level of the analog audio 
output (CH2).
0000 4dB
00010dB0002 –20dB
710
MONIL OUT 
LV
For setting the reference level of the analog audio 
output (Lch).
0000 4dB
00010dB0002 –20dB
711
MONIR OUT 
LV
For setting the reference level of the analog audio 
output (Rch).
0000 4dB
00010dB0002 –20dB
712
MONI OUT
For selecting whether or not to enable  the  
headphone volume control knob for the volume of an 
audio monitor output.
0000UNITY:The signals are output at a fixed level.0001 VAR :The signal output is coupled with the headphones 
volume control.
724*1
REC CH3/4
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the 
audio CH3/4 track.
0000CH1/2:Audio input CH1/2 signal.0001 MUTE :Mute

zThis item is effective for analog input only.
zWhen selecting analog input, the same data as 
CH1 to CH4 is recorded in CH5 to CH8.
No./Item Description of setting
730*1
REC CUE
For setting the input signal to be recorded on the CUE 
track.
0001 CH1 :Audio input CH1 signal0002 CH2 :Audio input CH2 signal0003 CH3 :Audio input CH3 signal0004 CH4 :Audio input CH4 signal0005 CH5 :Audio input CH5 signal0006 CH6 :Audio input CH6 signal0007 CH7 :Audio input CH7 signal0008 CH8 :Audio input CH8signal0009CH1+2:Audio input CH1 + CH2 mixed signal0010 CH3+4 :Audio input CH3 + CH4 mixed signal0011 CH5+6 :Audio input CH5 + CH6 mixed signal0012 CH7+8 :Audio input CH7 + CH8 mixed signal0013 CH1~8 :Audio input CH1 through CH8 mixed signal

zFor analog input, this is interlocked to the settings 
in menu No. 724 REC CH3/4.
zAudio signal is not recorded in the CUE track when 
inputting 1394. (Mute)
731
PB FADEFor setting the processing for the audio edit points (IN 
point, OUT point) and followon recording point during 
playback.
0000AUTO:The processing follows the status established 
during recording.
0001 CUT :Cut processing is forcibly performed.0002 FADE :Fade processing is forcibly performed.
732
EMBEDDED 
AU DFor setting whether to superimpose audio data onto 
the HD SDI output and SD SDI output.
0000 OFF :The audio data is not superimposed.0001ON:The audio data is superimposed.
746
MONI CH 
SELFor selecting the monitor output.0000 MANU :The signal selected by the MONITOR SELECT 
button is output.
0001AUTO:The PCM audio signal is output when the speed 
range is less than j1.0k to +1.0k; the CUE 
AUDIO signal is output at all other speeds.
0002 PCM :The PCM audio signal is output in the j32k to 
i32k speed range.

When the L/R selection is CUE with the MONITOR 
SEL button on the front panel of this unit, CUE 
AUDIO is output at all speeds, regardless of the 
above menu.
During playback of DV/DVCAM tapes, the operation 
uses a “MANU” setting regardless of the setting in 
this item. 
						

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Setup menus (continued)
AUDIO (continued)
*1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in
menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ. For details, refer to
“Menus which are displayed” (page 32).
“_____” indicates the factory setting.
No./Item Description of setting
750
ANA CH1/2 
SELFor selecting the channel for the signal output to the 
analog audio output terminal CH1/CH2.
0000CH1/20001 CH3/4
0002 CH5/6
0003 CH7/8
759*
1
DV  P B ATT
For selecting the audio output level during DV format 
playback.
0000 OFF :The audio output level is not attenuated.0001ON:The audio output level is attenuated.
760*1
REC PT 
MUTE
For selecting whether to mute the sound at the joins 
in the recording during DV or DVCAM format 
playback.
0000OFF:The sound is not muted.0001 ON :The sound is muted.
762
AU D  R AT E  
CONFor setting whether the tape is to be played back 
without passing the signals through the rate converter 
(without activating the digital filter) in the digital audio 
output unit.
0000 OFF :The tape is played back without passing the signals 
through the rate converter.
0001ON:The signals are passed through the rate converter, 
and the tape is played back.

ON/OFF control is exercised for channels 1 through 8 
at the same time. Separate settings cannot be 
performed on a channel by channel basis.
765
CUE OUT 
SELFor setting whether to output the analog CUE signal 
to CH1/2 for the analog audio output.
0000OFF:The analog CUE signal is not output.
The PCM audio signal is output when the speed 
range is less than j1.0k to +1.0k; while the no 
audio signal is output at any other speed.
0001 ON :The analog CUE signal is output.
The PCM audio signal is output when the speed 
range is less than j1.0k to +1.0k; while the 
analog CUE signal is output at any other speed.
781*1
IN IMP SEL
For setting the analog audio input impedance.0000 600 :600h0001HIGH:High impedance

Regardless of this setting, the impedance is set to 
3kh. when “–60 dB” is selected as the menu item 
No.701 to 702 settings.
No./Item Description of setting
782
EMBD CH 
SELSet the channels to multiplex SD-SDI output.0000CH1-4:
0001 CH5-8 :

When tape other than DVCPRO HD (LP) is played, 
CH1 to CH4 is always multiplexed.
783
AU D I O  C H  
SELFor selecting channels that are adjusted with the 
audio volume control on the front panel and displayed 
on the audio level meter.
0000CH1-4:Select CH1–CH4.0001 CH5-8 :Select CH5–CH8.
784
MONI SEL 
INHSelect enabled/disabled for MONITOR SELECT 
button operation on the front panel.
0000OFF:Operation is enabled.0001 ON :Operation is disabled.0002 ON1 :Operation is disabled in the FULL display mode 
while the operation is enabled only in the FINE 
display mode. 
						

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Setup menus (continued)
DIF
*1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in
menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ. For details, refer to
“Menus which are displayed” (page 32).
“_____” indicates the factory setting.
No./Item Description of setting
880*1
DIF SPEED
For setting the transfer speed of the IEEE1394 digital 
interface output.
0000 S100 :100 Mbps0001 S200 :200 Mbps0002S400:400 Mbps

When S100 has been selected as this item’s setting, 
DVCPRO HD format signals cannot be input or 
output.
882*1
DIF IN CH
For setting the input channel.0000 0
    :                        :
0063 63
The input channel is fixed at the channel 
corresponding to the number specified.
0064AUTO:The input channel is not fixed at the channel 
corresponding to the number specified. The input 
channel is initialized to 63 when the power is 
turned on.
883*1
DIF OUT CH
For setting the output channel.0000 0
    :                        :
0063 63
The input channel is fixed at the channel 
corresponding to the number specified.
0064AUTO:The output channel is not fixed at the channel 
corresponding to the number specified. The output 
channel is initialized to 63 when the power is 
turned on.
886*1
DIF CONFIG
Menu item for expansion purposes.  Normally, use 
DFLT as the setting.
0000DFLT0001 1
    :                        :
0255 255
890*
1
DIF AUD OUT
For setting the audio channels to which the signals 
from the IEEE1394 digital interface are to be output in 
the DV format when a DVCPRO HD tape or 50M 
format tape is played back or when a DV tape in 4ch 
mode is played by the audio signals and menu No. 
891 DIF DV AUDIO is set to “LOCK48.”
0000CH1/2:CH1 and CH20001 CH3/4 :CH3 and CH4
891*1
DIF DV 
AUD IO
For setting forcible audio mode conversion when a DV 
tape is played back and the audio signals are output 
in the DV format.
0000THRU:Normal setting (the signals simply pass through).0001 LOCK :Forcible conversion to the LOCK mode (no 
frequency conversion)
0002 LOCK48 :Forcible conversion to 48kHz/2CH/LOCK.
No./Item Description of setting
892*1
DIF SIG CMD
For setting how to reply when signals requesting a 
confirmation of the format is sent from an external 
device connected by the IEEE1394 digital interface.
0000 50M :DVDPRO50 is forcibly returned.0001 25M :DVDPRO is forcibly returned.0002 DV :DV is forcibly returned.0003AUTO:The reply is the same format as the signal format 
output from the IEEE1394 digital interface.

When the unit is connected to a non-linear editing 
system using 50M, 25M, and DV signal format, the 
non-linear editing system may not operate properly. In 
this case, set the value to reply with the format signal 
supporting the connected signal format and start the 
system.
894*1
HD > DIF 
OUT
For selecting channels that are adjusted with the 
audio volume control on the front panel and displayed 
on the audio level meter.
0000HD:DVCPRO HD0001 50M :DV C P RO 5 00002 DV :DV
895*1
50M > DIF 
OUT
For setting the format of the signals to be output from 
the IEEE1394 digital interface when a 50M format 
tape is played back.
000050M:DV C P RO 5 00001 DV :DV

When DV is selected as this item’s setting, the closed 
caption signals and time code (VITC) signals in the 
vertical blanking period are transmitted, but none of 
the other signals in the vertical blanking period are 
transmitted.
896*1
25M > DIF 
OUT
For setting the format of the signals to be output from 
the IEEE1394 digital interface when a 25M format 
tape is played back.
000025M:DV C P RO0001 DV :DV
899*1
DIF SUPER
For setting whether the superimposed display is to be 
output from the IEEE1394 digital interface when the 
format is conver ted (from HD to 50M, from HD to DV, 
from 50M to DV or from 25M to DV).
0000 OFF :The superimposed text is not displayed.0001ON:The superimposed text is displayed.

Only TCR is displayed. 
						

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Setup menus (continued)
MENU
“_____” indicates the factory setting.
No./Item Description of setting
A02
P. O N  L O A DThe unit starts with the selected user default loaded 
when the power is turned on.
0000OFF:The unit starts with the previous set values.0001 USER1 :The unit starts with the selected user 1 loaded.0002 USER2 :The unit starts with the selected user 2 loaded.0003 USER3 :The unit starts with the selected user 3 loaded.

Set value for SYSTEM menu is not loaded.
A04
PF1 ASSIGNThe setup menu item is stored to the PF1 button.

Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved. 
For details, refer to “PF (Programmable Function)” 
(page 23).
A05
PF2 ASSIGNThe setup menu item is stored to the PF2 button.

Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved. 
For details, refer to “PF (Programmable Function)” 
(page 23).
A06
PF3 ASSIGNThe setup menu item is stored to the PF3 button.

Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved. 
For details, refer to “PF (Programmable Function)” 
(page 23). 
						

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Time code/user bits
Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal generated
by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to
be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time
code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute
position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of
the helical track. The VTR’s playback speed can be read
from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to high-
speed play (approx. 50 a normal speed approx. 100 a when
using DVCPRO tape).
The time code values are indicated using the display and
superimpose functions.
User bits
“User bits” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the
time code signals which has been released to users. It
enables operator numbers values to be recorded.
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user
bits are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
Setting the internal time code
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
2Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.
3Set the run mode for the time code generator using
menu No. 504 RUN MODE.
REC:
The internal time code generator is advanced during
recording.
FREE:
When the power is on, the internal time code generator is
advanced regardless of the operation mode.
4Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode.
REGEN:
In this mode, the continuity of the original time code is
maintained.
A more detailed setting can be performed using menu
No. 505 TCG REGEN.
PRESET:
In this mode, recording is commenced from the value
which was set by the TC PRESET button.
5To preset the time code or user bit, take the following steps.
1. Set the TCG switch to “PRESET.”
2. Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.
3. When the TC PRESET button is pressed, operation is
transferred to the setting mode, and the setting digits
start flashing on the counter display.
4. Operate the joystick, and set the preset value.
Left, right > for moving between digits; 
Up, down > for changing the setting
zWhen the RESET button is pressed, the preset
value is reset to zero.
5. The preset value is set by pressing the TC PRESET
button.
Setting the external time code
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
2Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.
3Set the TCG switch to “EXT”. (External time code
selection)
4The following settings can be selected with menu No.
507 EXT TC SEL.
EXT_L:
The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector
(BNC) on the rear panel is recorded as time code.
SLTC:
The SLTC time code on the input video signal is
recorded.
SVITC:
The SVITC time code on the input video signal is
recorded.

The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video
signal.
Reproducing the time code/user bits
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
2Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.
3Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts and the time code is shown on the
display.
When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time code
value is superimposed on the video signals from the
VIDEO MON connector.

When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code
is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal. The
display appears as shown below.
TCR     00     :     07     :     04     :     24

 
Hours
Minutes Seconds
Frames
T ¢ R    00 : 01 : 04 : 07  ¢
When the time 
code signal cannot 
be read, an asterix 
(¢) is displayed.“   ” : 1, 3 field
“¢” : 2, 4 field
The colon between the seconds and
frames changes to a period during drop
frame mode. 
						

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Time code/user bits (continued)
Time code when power is not supplied
Even if the power is not supplied, the time code generator
operates for many hours (about 1 year) by using the backup
feature. And the accuracy when power is not supplied is
about ±30 seconds a month.

zWhen the time code generator advances regardless of the
operation mode, the backup function is enabled.
ŠWhen the TCG switch in the front panel is set to
“PRESET” and the menu No. 504 RUN MODE is set
to “FREE.”
ŠWhen the TCG switch in the front panel is set to “EXT”
and the external time code input set in menu No. 507
EXT TC SEL is disconnected from the connector on
the rear panel.
zWhen the settings in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FERQ are
revised, the advanced data will be cleared.
Timecodes recorded by this product
*1 The internal TCG value is used when the signal cannot be detected from the TIME CODE IN connector input.
*2 The internal TCG value is used when the SLTC or SVITC cannot be detected on the input video signal.
*3 Nothing is recorded if the SVITC cannot be detected on the input video signal.
*4 When menu No. 503 TCG MODE is set to AUTO, the REGEN and PRESET selection of the TCG switch is disabled.
*5 When menu No. 154 AUTO BACK is set to “OFF”, scene-to-scene continuity will be a normal recording. TCG switchMenu
No. 507 EXT TC SELSelected video 
input signalRecorded timecode
SBC area VAUX area
INT (REGEN/
PRESET)---1394
Internal TCG value
(Refer to the following table.)Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (VAUX area)
HD SDI
SVITC on input video signal*
3
EXTEXT_L1394Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (SBC area)Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (VAUX area)
HD SDITimecode from TIME CODE IN 
connector input*
1SVITC on input video signal*3
SLTC1394Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (SBC area)Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (VAUX area)
HD SDI
SLTC on input video signal*2SVITC on input video signal*3
SVITC1394Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (SBC area)Timecode on IEEE1394 digital 
input (VAUX area)
HD SDI
SVITC on input video signal*2SVITC on input video signal*3
TCG switchMenu Recorded timecodeNo.503
TCG MODENo.505
TCG REGENNo.506
REGEN MODEFor continuous 
recordingFor assemble editing
For frame-by-frame 
shooting*
5
For insert editing
(Time code selection)
TC UB TC UB TC UB
REGEN
SWTC&UB
---REGEN
TC REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET
UB PRESET REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET REGEN
PRESET --- PRESET
REGEN/
PRESET*
4AU TOTC&UBAS&IN
PRESETREGENREGEN
ASSEM PRESET
INSRT PRESET REGEN
TCAS&IN
REGEN
PRESETREGEN
PRESET ASSEM PRESET
INSRT PRESET REGEN
UBAS&IN REGEN
ASSEM REGEN PRESET
INSRT PRESET REGEN 
						

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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using
abbreviations.
CTL :Control signal count value
TCR :Time code data recorded in the SBC area
TCR.:Time code data recorded in the VAUX area
UBR :User bit data recorded in the SBC area
UBR.:User bit data recorded in the VAUX area
TCG :Time code data of the time code generator
UBG :User bit data of the time code generator

z[T ¢ R], [T ¢ R.], [U ¢ R] or [U ¢ R.] is displayed when the
data has not been read correctly from the tape.
zWhen the 23.98/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD/SD), or 50Hz (HD/SD)
mode is selected in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ,
indications on the CTL and TCR will be “--:--:--:--”.
Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the display
can be changed using menu No. 009 CHARA TYPE.
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the display
can be changed using menus No. 007 CHARA H-POS and
No. 008 CHARA V-POS.
Operation mode
The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using
menu No. 006 DISPLAY SEL.
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor
Abbreviations:
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitorTV monitor
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
     STOP
TV monitor
VTR operation mode 
						

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Video head cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function 
which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video 
heads. However, in order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it 
is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and 
when appropriate.For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with your dealer.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved
when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated
room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between
places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or
when, for instance:
zIt is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room
immediately after it has been heated up.
zIt is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid
location.When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it
standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the
power immediately. If condensation occurs in the unit, “E-
20” will flash on the counter display and the cassette will be
automatically ejected.
Leave the unit with the power on until “E-20” is cleared from
the display.
Maintenance
Before starting any maintenance work, switch the power to
OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord from the socket.
Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth that has
been lightly dampened with well-diluted kitchen detergent
and wrung out thoroughly.
After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off with a
dry cloth.
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other solvents
as they may affect the color of external parts or damage the
unit’s coating. 
						

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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is
indicated on the counter display.
Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on
the counter display or monitor TV.
When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the
error number flashes on the counter display.
DIAG menu
This displays the VTR information.
The VTR information includes the warning information,
hours meter (usage time) information and UMID information.
The DIAG menu appears on the TV monitor when the
VIDEO OUT connector on the rear panel is connected to the
TV monitor.
Displaying the DIAG menu
1Press the MENU button while holding down the PF
button.
The DIAG menu screen appears on the TV monitor, and
a message appears on the counter display.
2Press the SEARCH button.
Each time this button is pressed, the display changes by
one step in the following sequence: “WARNING” >
“HOURS METER” > “UMID INFO” > “DIF STATUS1”
> “DIF STATUS2.”
3When the MENU button is pressed again, the original
display is restored.
Displaying the “HOURS METER” information
When the joystick is moved up or down, the cursor (¢) moves, and a description of the item where the cursor is located is
shown on the counter display.

zThe resettable items in the “HOURS METER” information are reset by the dealer when maintenance work is performed.
zNo operations can be performed using the SEARCH button or the joystick while the DIAG menu is displayed.
1
23
CH1/5 CH2/6
CH3/7 CH4/8 REC
PB CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2
PB
NO. Item Description
Ser¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢Displays the unit’s serial No.
H00 OPERATIONDisplays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.
H01 DRUM RUNDisplays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.
H02 TAPE RUNDisplays the duration for which the tape has been running in the FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, 
SLOW, SHTL) and REC modes (but not in the JOG, SLOW and SHTL STILL modes) in 1-hour 
increments.
H03 THREADINGThe number of times for threading (loading)/ unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single units.
H04 F LOADINGDisplays the number of times front loading has been performed in single units.
H11 DRUM RUNrDisplays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)
H12 TAPE RUNrDisplays the duration for which the tape has been running in the FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, 
SLOW, SHTL) and REC modes (but not in the JOG, SLOW and SHTL STILL modes) in 1-hour 
increments. (This item can be reset.)
H13 THREADINGrThe number of times for threading (loading)/ unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single units. (Can 
be reset)
H14 F LOADINGrDisplays the number of times front loading has been performed in single units. (Can be reset)
H30 POWER ONThe number of times the power has been turned on is displayed in single units. 
						

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Error messages (continued)
If “T&S&M” is selected in the menu No. 008 DISPLAY SEL, a message appears in the modedisplay whenever a warning or
error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.
UMID information display
This is displayed when UMID information is present on the input signal in EE mode.
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID information has been recorded on the tape. “NO-INFO” is displayed when
there is no UMID information.
Priority Display Description
High
LowError messages
(See error message table)When an operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes and the 
error message is indicated on the counter display.
INT SGWhen SG has been selected as the input signal by the INPUT SELECT button, the “INT SG” 
display will appear for the first two seconds at the start of operation (EE mode) when the REC 
button is pressed.
NO INPUTIf there are no input signals--with the exception of the analog audio signals-- supplied to the 
connectors selected by the INPUT SELECT button, the “NO INPUT” display will appear for the 
first two seconds at the start of operation (EE mode) when the REC button is pressed.
Warning messages
(See error message table)When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number and warning message are indicated on the 
counter display.  When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the highest priority is 
displayed.
Display Description
MATNOMaterial number
COPYInstance number (No. of copies)
OWN RCountry, organization, user
POSReception status from GPS satellites when recording spatial coordinates 
(height above sea level, longitude and latitude):
HOLD:No reception from any satellite
2D:Reception possible, but number of satellites is insufficient. Height
above sea level will not be accurate.
3D:Good reception
DATEDate
TIMEUTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and time difference with UTC