Sony HDC1500 Series Camcorder User Manual


 
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Locations and Functions of Parts
j Tripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the
camera on a tripod.
k Shoulder pad
You can adjust the position so that you can get the best
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on
page 49.
Controls and Connectors
Front right
a INCOM (intercom 1) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button
is pressed.
b RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It function the same as the RET 1 button on the
side (page 43) and that on the operation panel on the rear
of the camera (page 45).
c Assignable switch
You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
d Filter select buttons
You can switch the built-in ND and CC (color temperature
conversion) filters by pressing the selectors while holding
the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.
Pressing the left button selects the available ND filters
(clear, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in sequence.
Pressing the right button selects the available CC filters
(cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, 8000K) in sequence.
mMENU SEL knob/ENTER
button
aINCOM button
bRET 1 button
cAssignable switch
gGAIN switch
hOUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch
iWHITE BAL switch
jDISPLAY switch
kCANCEL/STATUS switch
fAUTO W/B BAL switch
dFilter select buttons
eFILTER LOCAL button
lMemory Stick section