1TC (time code) connectors (BNC-type)Used to input or output time code.

TC IN (time code input) connector: Connects to the time code output connector on external devices such as a time code generator or a VCR. Use this connector to synchronize the internal time code generator of this unit with an external time code.

Note

The unit can read the time code input to this connector only when the time code is output at normal play speed.

TC OUT (time code output) connector: Connects to the time code input connector on external devices such as a time code reader or a VCR. The unit outputs the time code depending on the operating state as follows:

Playing: The time code on the tape is output.

Recording: Either the time code generated by the internal time code generator or the time code input from a device connected to the TC IN connector is output.

For details, see “DSR-45/45P time codes” on page 63 (GB).

Note

If JOG TC OUT on the TC/UB SET menu has been set to ON, the time code is output during search mode, but the output time code is not continuous.

2DV jack (4-pin)

Used to input/output the digital signal that complies with the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: VMC- IL4415 (A), VMC-IL4615 (A)). Use when a device connected to the unit has a DV jack. If you connect the unit and another device using 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.

Notes

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

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•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.

3AC 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.

4CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) for controlling this unit.

Notes

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

•If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, the control of a device connected to the CONTROL S jack is restricted by the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu.

5MONITOR jacks (phono jack)

Output video and audio signals for monitoring. MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs composite video

signals. Connect the input jack of an external monitor to this jack. When you set the

CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT) switch on the front panel to ON, data items such as time data, menus or alarm messages are superimposed on the external monitor.

For details on the superimposed data items, see “Displaying Various Data” on page 27 (GB).

Notes

•When video sync signals of the EE pictures output from the MONITOR VIDEO jack, sync and burst are not synchronized.

•The video signal output from this connector is not synchronized with the video signal output from the line-out connectors (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT). When the unit is in the EE mode, the output pictures are delayed by several lines. When played back, the picture is not exactly externally synchronized — only vertically synchronized. You cannot adjust the sync and subcarrier phases.

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