Nagra ARES-BB+ Manual

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Issue: July 18, 2006 Page 78 FIRST TIME SWITCH ON.Verify first that the keypad lock switch (15) is in the left position. Once the batteries have beeninstalled and turning on, the machine will switch on in the “FAT” mode. The display will show a pictureof a cylinder with the word “FAT” for several seconds.If the words “Nagra File System” appear (only if minimum the soft #1 package is included)jump to page 17 Paragraph 14.3.3 PROGRAM SELECT before continuing.9 MAIN DISPLAY DESCRIPTION.Attention: At power on, the display below is shown, but without the level bargraph indicator on theright-hand side. This bargraph appears when the “+” or “-” button (8 or 7) is pressed. It disappearsafter a few seconds to improve the clarity of the display.Status of the ARES-BB+“STOP” ARES-BB+ is in STAND BY mode“RECORD” ARES-BB+ is in RECORD mode“PLAY” ARES-BB+ is in PLAY mode“SEARCH FORWARD” ARES-BB+ is playing fast forwards“SEARCH BACKWARD” ARES-BB+ is playing fast backwardsTake / Index number and position in minutes and secondsThis is the physical playback position. The example shows that playback will start at the beginning ofTake / Index 7 (0 minutes, 0 seconds).Status of the flashcardThe full length of the bargraph corresponds to the total memory of the inserted flashcard. The blackarea shows how much memory was already used for recording. The clear area shows the remainingmemory.Total number of recorded Takes / IndexesThis area shows the total number of Takes / Indexes already recorded on the flashcard.Remaining time on the card in minutes and secondsThis indicates how much recording time is left on the card. In this example, it shows 4 hours 8minutes, 26 seconds. If the bit-rate is changed, it will automatically be updated. Example 4:8:26 if128kb/s was set, it will become 8:16:52 if the bit-rate was changed to 64kb/s.Status of the flashcardLevel adjustmentStatus of the ARES-BBSTOP, PLAY, REC, FWD, RWDRemaining time on the cardin minutes and secondsIndex number and positionin minutes and secondsInput / output level indication forLeft and Right channelHeadroom indicator12-21 -9 0 +912 Index R: 4:08:26Low Battery007 0:00In- 20dBInput levelLevel settingTotal number of recorded indexes MessagesBattery status