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ing channels will be for tape monitor.
From this condition, depressing the PLAY button only can 
cels the input monitor mode for channels 2 and 3, and the re 
maining channels will be for tape monitor.
When the PLAY and RECORD buttons are simultaneously depres 
sed, channels 2 and 3 will go to the record mode and also in
the input monitor mode for these two channels only.
10) Head assembly
11) Counter display
Revolutions of the supply reel table is detected by two photo-interrupters and
shown on a 4 digit display.
12) Reset button
The counter display reset button which clears the display to "0000".
13) Edit button [EDIT]
The EDIT switch is provided to facilitate precise splicing of tape after remov 
ing an unwanted section of tape.
When this slide switch is set to OUT (upper side) , the transport will be in the
normal operating mode, and when set to IN (lower side), it will be in the EDIT
mode.
When in the EDIT mode, the transport will not go into any other mode except
PLAY and STOP.
In the EDIT mode, the shut off switch linked to the right tension arm will be
ineffective and therefore, the capstan motor will rotate upon switching on the
power switch and the takeup reel remain stationary when the PLAY button is de
pressed. In this case, the mechanical brakes will be released but no power is
applied to the takeup reel motor and the takeup reel can be rotated easily by
hand.
If EDIT is switched ON during the PLAY mode, tape will stop but if the PLAY
button is depressed again, the tape will be transported at the play speed but
will not be wound by the takeup reel. If EDIT is switched OUT under this condi 
tion, the transport goes to the stop mode. At this point, if tape slack is taken
up so that the right tension arm is up, and then the PLAY button is depressed,
the transport goes to normal play mode.
14) NR INT/EXT switch [NR]
The internal Dolby noise reduction system will be in operation when this NR
switch is set to INT.
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