PCM digital audio

Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode. You are able to select between two-channel recording (with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or four- channel recording (with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz) mode (CH-1 and CH-2 only).

Equipped with audio output connectors

During recording or playback, audio output can be monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone or via (two-channel) audio output connectors.

Equipped with DV OUT connector

The DV OUT connector is i.LINK1) compatible. You can connect Sony equipment with DV input connectors.

You can control cut editing, dubbing, recording, and recording pause if you connect the DSR-70A/70AP Digital Videocassette Recorder (with the DSBK-140 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board fitted) to the DV OUT connector on the camcorder, using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). (See pages 29, 51, and 64.)

You can also connect a DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit to record in parallel with recording to tape.

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Color playback

Connect an external video monitor for color playback (playback adaptor not required). This camcorder is equipped with two video monitor connectors: one for composite video output and the other for S-video output.

VCR data display

This camcorder is able to display the following data on the viewfinder screen.

•Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)

•Audio recording levels

•Remaining tape time

•Operation mode of the VCR section

•Remaining battery capacity

•ClipLink information

Other Features

Can be combined with portable VCR and

CCU

You can connect Betacam VCRs, commercial S-VHS VCRs, and the CCU-D50/D50P to the 26-pin VTR/ CCU connection on the front panel.

Improved right side cover

The right side cover features sturdy die cast construction. The audio adjustment cover 8 (see page

19)is a separate cover, for improved operability. The VTR TRIGGER switch 4 (see page 25) has a window on its cover, allowing you to check the switch mode without opening the cover.

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