Operating instructions

3.1 Transport Controls and Indicators

NOTE: Numbers in brackets [ ] refer to Figure 3-1.

The transport buttons glow dimly while power is on. When power is first

turned on, the UNLOAD button [4] is brighter than the other buttons.

[1] Tape Time Display The Tape Time Display shows the current tape time.

❑ Resetting the Tape Time Display: Press the RESET button [3] to reset

the Tape Time Display.

[2] TAPE SPEED Button/Indicators This button selects the desired tape speed. The current speed is indicated by

the adjacent TAPE SPEED indicators. HI speed is 30 ips (76 cm/s) and LOW

speed is 15 ips (38 cm/s) (on some models 15 ips/7.5 ips).

[3] RESET Button Pressing this button will reset the Tape Time Counter Display [1] to zero. This

button does not reset the Tape Time Readout (§3.4, [1]) on the optional Auto

Locator.

[4] UNLOAD Button When this button is pressed while the transport is in Stop mode, the reel

servos shut off and the head shields retract so the reels can be turned

manually.

UNLOAD SPOT ERASE CUE SHIELD

TAPE SPEED RESET

LOW

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Figure 3-1

MTR-90III Transport Features and Controls

Section 3 Controls and Indicators

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MTR-90III Operation and Maintenance Manual