An apparatus for recording digital video images in an endless fashion. The actuator includes an auxiliary rod mounted to slide telescopically in the main rod along said sliding axis between a retracted position and an extended position, the actuator including controlled retaining means for retaining the auxiliary rod in the retracted position inside the main rod. The chassis controller validates that when a blade spans multiple power planes that the necessary power is available before permitting the blade to go to fully power operation. The housing is provided with an engaged portion. When the user wishes to return to the normal user interface he or she was working with, the user issues a command causing the dashboard to be dismissed.