Sony 300PL Camcorder User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 25
3 Battery attachment interface
Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor.
When using the WRR-855A synthesized tuner (for
wireless microphones), attach the CA-WR855 Camera
Adaptor here.
For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC
adaptor, see “Power Supply” (page 44). For information
about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Connecting to
Audio System” (page 39).
4 DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR 4-pin,
male)
To use the camcorder with an AC power supply
connect an optional AC-550/550CE or CMA-8A/
8ACE AC Adaptor.
5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1
and 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin, female) and input
selection switches
Connect a microphone or other external audio
equipment. Set the input selection switches as
shown below according to the microphone or
equipment.
MIC+48V ON (right position): For connecting to a
48-V microphone
Note
If this position is selected for a microphone other than
48-V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.
MIC (center position): For connecting any
microphone other than 48-V microphone
LINE (left position): For connecting an external
audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier.
6 WRR (synthesized tuner) connector (7-pin)
Insert the WRR-855A synthesized tuner into the CA-
WR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA-WR855
here.
For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
“Connecting to Audio System” (page 39)
7 DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin,
female)
This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A
UHF Portable Tuner.
8 VTR connector (26-pin, male)
Connect an external VCR.
Notes
• This connector always outputs the signals from the
camera. It is impossible to output the playback
video of the internal VCR.
• A camera control unit (CCU) cannot be connected
to this connector.
9 BREAKER (breaker reset) button
If an excessive current flows in the internal circuits,
the internal circuit breaker shuts off the power supply.
Push this button after eliminating the cause of the
excessive current.