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Location and Function of Parts

Notes

•If video signals have been input to the DV jack and you output these video signals to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of the corresponding EE pictures are not synchronized.

•i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “” are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

•This jack can accept only DV signals.

•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6- pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet, high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a malfunction.

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6- pin DV jack.

6AC IN connector

Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power cord.

Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes power. To turn the unit off completely, pull the plug out from the AC outlet.

7CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) for controlling this unit.

Note

When using the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

8LANC 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 that you connect to this unit has a SHUTTLE A/B switching function and a LANC-M function, set the device to the SHUTTLE B mode.

•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.

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

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