17Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 –USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set.To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30(MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively.Setting and releasing the lock mode.1 Press the MENU button.2 While holding down the FILE button, press the or button, and select the file forwhich the lock mode is to be set or released.3 Press the or button and move the cursor (∗) on the menu screen to setup itemNo. 30 (MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system oruser file.4 Press the or button, and select lock mode setting or release.To set the lock: Select the 0001 (ON) setting.To release the lock: Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen. In addition, thecounter display stops flashing and lights.SETUP-MENU LOCKED NO.000 – 0005∗000 P–ROLL TIME 5s001 CHARA H–POS 5002 CHARA V–POS 23003 DISPLAY SEL T&STA004 LOCAL ENA ST&EJ005 TAPE TIMER ±12h006 SUPER ON007 CHARA TYPE WHITE101 SHTL MAX X325 Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.• The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.• Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannotbe reset to the factory settings.