Sony DSR-390L, DSR-390PL, DSR-390K1, DSR-390PK1, DSR-390K2, DSR-390PK2, DSR-570WSL, DSR-570WSPL Camcorder User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 13
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1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995
specifications and their revisions.
PCM digital audio
Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode.
You are able to select between two-channel recording
(with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or four-
channel recording (with a sampling frequency of 32
kHz) mode (CH-1 and CH-2 only).
Equipped with audio output connectors
During recording or playback, audio output can be
monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone
or via (two-channel) audio output connectors.
Color playback
Connect an external video monitor for color playback
(playback adaptor not required). This camcorder is
equipped with two video monitor connectors: one for
composite video output and the other for S-video
output.
VCR data display
This camcorder is able to display the following data on
the viewfinder screen.
Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)
•Audio recording levels
•Remaining tape time
•Operation mode of the VCR section
•Remaining battery capacity
•ClipLink information
Equipped with DV OUT connector
The DV OUT connector is i.LINK
1)
compatible. You
can connect Sony equipment with DV input
connectors.
You can control cut editing, dubbing, recording, and
recording pause if you connect the DSR-70A/70AP
Digital Videocassette Recorder (with the DSBK-140
i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board fitted) to the DV
OUT connector on the camcorder, using an i.LINK
cable (DV connecting cable). (See pages 29, 51, and
64.)
You can also connect a DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit to
record in parallel with recording to tape.
Other Features
Can be combined with portable VCR and
CCU
You can connect Betacam VCRs, commercial S-VHS
VCRs, and the CCU-D50/D50P to the 26-pin VTR/
CCU connection on the front panel.
Improved right side cover
The right side cover features sturdy die cast
construction. The audio adjustment cover 8 (see page
19) is a separate cover, for improved operability.
The VTR TRIGGER switch 4 (see page 25) has a
window on its cover, allowing you to check the switch
mode without opening the cover.