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Parts and their functions
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External DC input socket
This is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power
supply). When an AC adapter is connected here, power is
automatically supplied from the external source.
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AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 (audio input channel 1,
2) jacks (XLR, 3-pin)
An external microphone or line input signals are connected to
these jacks.
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DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A current of
approximately 1 A can be taken out.
When the HDD adapter scheduled to be developed in the future
is connected here, it will be possible to supply a 7 V voltage.
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VIDEO OUT jack (BNC)
This is the composite video jack for a monitor.
<Note>
When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected
to the VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback
pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation
(such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is
executed. Use the exclusive camera output jack for backup
recording.
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PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
The earphones (stereo) for monitoring sound are plugged in
here. When the earphones are connected, no sound will be
output from the speaker.
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TALLY lamp
This lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It
flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode.
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DV I/F connector (complying with IEEE
1394 standard)
A digital video component or computer equipped with a DV
connector is connected to this connector using a DV cable
(optional accessory). For further details, refer to “Using the unit
with external components” (page 29).
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EJECT
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REW FF
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STOP PLAY
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PAUSE
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REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/
lamps
≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the
high-speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is
established, and the corresponding lamp lights.
≥When one of these button is pressed in the playback mode,
the 4a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is
established, and when the same button is pressed again, the
8a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is
established.
Each time the button is then pressed, the mode is switched
between 4a speed playback and 8a speed playback.
≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the STILL or REC
PAUSE mode, the 1a speed playback (rewind or fast forward)
is established while the button is held down. When the button
is released, the unit returns to the previous mode (STILL or
REC PAUSE).
The variable speed playback mode is released by pressing the
STOP button, PLAY/PAUSE button or EJECT button.
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STOP button
The tape stops traveling when this button is pressed. However,
the button cannot be operated during recording. To stop
recording, first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then
press the STOP button.
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PLAY/PAUSE button/lamp
Playback commences when this button is pressed, and the lamp
lights. When it is pressed again, the STILL mode is established,
and the lamp flashes.
When it is pressed once more, the playback mode is restored.
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EJECT button
When this button is pressed, the cassette holder rises, and the
cassette tape can be inserted or removed. This button cannot
be operated while the unit is recording, in which case first set
the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the EJECT
button.
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