Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
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Chapter 1 Overview
l AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-
pin, male)
Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio
channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The
audio signals are selected by the MONITOR
switch.
m (i.LINK) S400 connector (6-pin,
IEEE1394 compliant)
Use an i.LINK cable (DV cable) to connect the
camcorder to a computer for File Access Mode
file operations.
For details, see “File Operations in File Access
Mode (for Windows)” on page 230).
Note
When you connect the camcorder and other equipment,
such as a hard disk drive, with an i.LINK interface to a
computer with i.LINK connectors, turn off the power of
the computer, the other equipment, and the camcorder
before connecting them using the i.LINK cable (DV
cable). If a bus-powered type
1)
hard disk drive or similar
equipment is connected while the computer is powered
on, electric current flows into the camcorder because of
the high voltage caused by the load shift of the computer
power, and this may cause a malfunction.
1) Equipment that can be powered through i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
a Plug
Connect to the VF connector on the camcorder.
b Stopper
Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the
camcorder when it is slid from side to side.
c Camera operator tally indicator
Lights up while camcorder is recording. This
indicator can be covered when not in use.
This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in
the same manner as the tally indicator and the
REC indicator in the viewfinder.
d Eyecup
e Indicators and status display
For details, see “Status display on the viewfinder
screen” on page 32.
f Diopter adjustment ring
Allows for optimal focus adjustment.
g Tally indicator
Lights up while camcorder is recording. Set the
TALLY switch to OFF when not in use. The
brightness can also be adjusted with the TALLY
switch.
This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in
the same manner as the camera operator tally
indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder.
h PEAKING control
Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture
sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This
control has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
i CONTRAST control
Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control
has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
j BRIGHT control
Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control
has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
k TALLY switch
Controls the tally indicator located on the front of
the viewfinder.
HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to
high.
HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)
PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT
DISPLAY
ASPECT
TALLY
HIGH
LOW
OFF
ZEBRA
ON
MOMENT
OFF
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