22 Location and Function of Parts
Chapter 1 Overview
For audio channels 3 and 4, level adjustment can only be
performed in AUTO (automatic) mode. The audio level of
these channels cannot be adjusted in MANUAL (manual)
mode.
kVIDEO OUT (video output) CHARACTER switch
Selects whether or not (ON/OFF) to superimpose text
information on the VIDEO OUT connector 1) output.
1)For the PDW-F330, V IDEO OUT connector on the rear panel.
lF-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run)
switch
Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode
generator. The operating mode is set as explained below,
depending on the position of the switch.
F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless of the
operating state of the VDR. Use this setting when
synchronizing the timecode with an external
timecode.
SET: Sets the timecode or user bits.
R-RUN: Timecode advances only during recording. Use
this setting to have a consecutive timecode on the
disc.
For details, see “To set the timecode” on page66 and “To
set the user bits” on page 67.
mFRONT 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.
nPRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch
Selects whether to set a new timecode or to utilize the
existing timecode.
PRESET: Records a new timecode.
REGEN: Records timecode continuous with the existing
timecode recorded on the disc. Regardless of the
setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the
camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.
CLOCK: Records timecode synchronized to the internal
clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-
RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.
Left Side and Upper Section
aASSIGN 3/4 switches
You can assign the desired functions to these switches on
the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
For details, see “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN
Switches” on page 142.
bLarge viewfinder attachment shoe
Use this to mount an optional 5-inch electronic viewfinder
(see page 43).
cViewfinder front-to-back positioning knob
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the
viewfinder (see page 42).
dLid of the disc compartment
This opens when the EJECT button on the top panel is
pressed. Press the side of the lid to close.
Note
1ASSIGN 3/4 switches
2Large viewfinder attachment shoe
4Lid of the disc compartment
6Shoulder strap fitting
7Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
8Viewfinder fitting shoe
qa MIC IN connector
9Fitting for optional microphone holder
0LIGHT connector
3Viewfinder front-to-back
positioning knob
5Accessory fitting shoe
qs Shoulder pad
1Video output and timecode connectors