OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch

Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and MON OUT connectors.

MEM: In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal from a P2 card is output.

CAM: Video from the camera is output constantly.

OFF: Video is not output, and the video camera- recorder operates in power-saving mode.

Note that the audio output is synchronised with the video. For types of video outputs, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals].

REW (rewind) button and lamp

During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse playback with the lamp blinking.

During playback, it performs an approximately 4C fast- reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps blinking.

If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start of the clip being played back is located in pause mode.

FF (fast forward) button and lamp

During pause, this button is used to perform fast playback with the lamp blinking.

During playback, it performs an approximately 4C fast playback with the PLAY and FF lamps blinking.

If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start of the next clip is located in pause mode.

STOP button

This button stops playback.

PLAY/PAUSE button

This button is used to view playback using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The lamp comes on when playback starts.

In playback mode, this button pauses (PLAY PAUSE) playback with the lamp blinking.

REC button

Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing again stops recording.

This button has the same function as the REC START/ STOP button and the VTR button at the lens.

It may be disabled with the recording protection button.

REC protection button

This button disables the REC button on the handle.

ON: The REC button is enabled.

OFF: The REC button is disabled.

P2 CARD STATUS LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card.

Slide lock button

Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards. While depressing this button, slide the door to the left.

USB 2.0 connector

A USB 2.0 cable is connected here. (To be supported in the near future.)

GENLOCK IN connector

This connector is used to input a reference signal when the camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is externally locked. If VIDEO is selected for the menu option REC SIGNAL, the connector can be used to record actual signals. The menu option REC SIGNAL is found on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTINGS page.

<Notes>

zThe reference input signal must be a standard VBS (Video Burst Sync).

zIf you need to synchronise the input signal with the AJ- SPX900E when “VIDEO” is selected for the REC SIGNAL, set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. The option GENLOCK is found on the GENLOCK screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.

MON OUT (monitor output) connector

This connector outputs the video signal to the monitor. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here. Through an internal menu option, the characters can be superimposed independently of the VIDEO OUT connector. For more information, see [4- 9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals].

Connector cover

This cover must be removed in order to attach the optional connector 1394. For directions on attaching the connector, see the instruction manual for the optional connector 1394. (To be supported in the near future.)

ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector

The extension control unit AJ-EC3E (optional accessory) is connected here.

VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector

This connector outputs video signals. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.

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