iAUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2 input

selection) switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. The audio input is sourced as explained below based on the position of the switches.

FRONT: The microphone connected to the MIC IN (+48 V) connector (page 16)

WRR: A WRR-855 UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied)

REAR: Audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (page 18)

The following settings can be made on the AUDIO page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

•Audio recording format Select either Fs48K or 32K.

•Audio reference level

Select either –12 dB or –20 dB (DSR-400/450WS), –12 dB or –18 dB (DSR-400P/450WSP).

•Audio fade-in/fade-out Select either ON or OFF.

jREC TRIGGER (external VTR trigger) switch Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or

the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR is

connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector (page 18). Set this switch to INT ONLY when you need to do cut

editing or dubbing using the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector.

PARALLEL: Operates both internal and external VTRs simultaneously.

INT ONLY: Operates the internal VTR only. External VTR operation is performed locally.

EXT ONLY: Operates the external VTR only.

kFRONT MIC LOW CUT switch

Set to ON to insert a high-pass filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise. Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.

Overview 1 Chapter

Left and upper view

Front section

1Accessory shoe

2ASSIGN 3/4 switches

3Viewfinder front-to- back position locking knob

4Shoulder strap fitting

5Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

6Viewfinder fitting shoe

7LIGHT connector

8MIC IN connector

9Fitting for optional microphone holder

aAccessory shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (page 33).

bASSIGN 3/4 switches

You can assign the desired functions on the FUNCTION 1 page of the OPERATION menu.

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 106.

cViewfinder front-to-back position locking knob Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (page 30).

dShoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (page 32).

eViewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (page 30).

Location and Function of Parts

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