Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

2-2 Audio function section (output system)

9AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)

The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. The signals to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch :.

:MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch

This is used to select the audio channels whose signals are to be output to the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT connector.

CH1/2 : The signals of audio channels 1 and 2 are output.

CH3/4 : The signals of audio channels 3 and 4 are output. In addition, the channel indications for the audio level meters appearing in the display window and viewfinder change when this switch is operated.

;MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3OSTOCH2/4 selector switch

This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch : and used to select the sound which is to be output from the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT connector.

CH1/3 : The signals of audio channel 1 or 3 are output.

ST : The stereo audio signals of either audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output. Using a menu setting, the stereo signals can be changed to MIX signals.

CH2/4 : The signals of audio channel 2 or 4 are output.

 

MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch

 

 

 

 

CH1/2

CH3/4

 

 

 

CH1/3

Audio channel 1

Audio channel 3

 

 

 

ST

Stereo2 signals of audio

Stereo2 signals of audio

channels 1 and 2

channels 3 and 4

 

 

 

 

CH2/4

Audio channel 2

Audio channel 4

 

 

 

2Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITOR SELECT item by opening the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen from the VTR MENU page by performing a menu operation.

<MONITOR (volume) control

This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or earphone.

=ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)

This is used to adjust the volume of the warning alarms from the earphones which have been connected to the speaker > or PHONES jack ?.

The warning alarms are not audible when this control is at its lowest setting.

>Speaker

The EE sound during recording or the playback sound during playback can be monitored through this speaker. The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the flashing or lighting of the warning lamps and warning displays.

The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off when earphones are connected to the PHONES jack ?.

?PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This is the earphone (stereo) jack which is used to monitor the audio signals. When earphones are connected, the sound from the speaker is automatically cut off. The sound which is output from the two jacks (front and rear) is the same.

<Note>

When listening to sound being recorded through speakers or an earphone, there may be a slight time lag in the sound: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

@DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket

This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A current of approximately 1 A can be supplied.

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