Location and Function of Parts

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– The output level of the luminance signal is different from the specified value.

The above symptom is not a malfunction. This condition will not affect images to be recorded on a tape.The specified video signals are output from the S VIDEO or VIDEO OUT jacks even in EE mode. When you use this unit to input HDV signals from the i.LINK jack and down-convert them to NTSC (480i) or PAL (576i) signals, the specified video signals are output.

•If you want to output video signals to the VIDEO, S VIDEO, or COMPONENT OUT jack without text data, select the [OTHERS] menu, [DISP OUTPUT], then [LCD PANEL] (default setting). Or press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button on the unit, the DATA CODE and SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to clear the text data on the monitor screen depending on the displayed items.

•During EE mode or recording, the subcarrier of the color signal to be output from this unit is not synchronized with the horizontal sync signal. The color of the picture or the horizontal sync signal may be distorted depending on the type of monitor connected to the unit.

•The unit only can accept standard video signals.

If you input the types of video signals shown below, recorded picture and sound may be distorted.

–Signals from some home game machines

–Blue background screen or gray background screen from a consumer VCR

–Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base Corrector)

–Video signals in which the sync signals are distorted

–Signals from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by an analog VCR that does not have TBC

5LANC jack

Use when controlling the tape transport operation of the unit using a device that has a LANC1) jack.

Notes

•The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be connected to this unit. Either this, the unit or the other device may not operate properly.

•If the device you connect to this unit has a SHUTTLE A/B switching function and a LANC-M function, set the device to the SHUTTLE A mode for processing HDV signals and set it to the SHUTTLE B mode for processing DVCAM/DV (SP mode) signals.

•The LANC connection transmits signals such as control signals, time code, time counter data, and status data.

•Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function as LANC jacks.

•When using this unit as a player, set the LANC mode on the recorder to M. A device that does not have an M / S switching function cannot be used to control this unit.

•You cannot use LANC to perform power control.

•You may have some difficulties when you edit using an HDV formatted tape.

Refer to the “Notes” in “Editing (Connecting with a Personal Computer)” on page 39.

6HDV/DV jack (4-pin)

Used to input/output the digital signal that complies with the i.LINK standard. Use when a device connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack. If you connect the unit and another device using HDV/DV jacks, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by means of digital signal processing. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external device.

Note

This jack can accept only HDV/DV/DVCAM signals.

For details , see “About i.LINK” on page 72.

7Battery terminal

For details on batteries, see “Preparing the Power Supply” on page 22.

8BATT RELEASE (battery release) button Press this button to eject and remove a battery.

9DC IN jack

Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.

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1)LANC (Local Application Control bus system): Bidirectional interface used to control a consumer VCR

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