Input/Output FeaturesEquipped with an i.LINK connector

The i.LINK connector on this unit supports the following two functions.

DV stream output (AV/C 1) mode connection): A DV stream can be output from the i.LINK connector on this unit, and recorded on a DV recorder or nonlinear editor supporting DV. For recording and playback in MPEG HD format, a down-converted DV stream can be output.

File access from a computer (FAM 2) connection): An FAM connection between this unit and a computer allows the video, audio, and metadata information on the disc to be read and written as files. (The data can be written and read as normal files on a computer.) With this function, a nonlinear editing device connected to this unit can be used for direct HD video editing or simple Proxy AV data editing, enabling a more efficient workflow.

1)Audio/Video Control

2)File Access Mode

Other signal input/output connectors

HD/SD analog component output connector During HD video recording and playback, either an HD signal or down-converted SD signal can be output. (The output signal selection is carried out in a menu.)

Composite video output connector

50i/25P video is output as a PAL signal, 60i/30P video is output as an NTSC signal, and 23.98P video is output as an NTSC signal which has undergone 2-3 pulldown processing.

Timecode input/output connectors

The unit is provided with a single input/output connector (controlled by a switch).

GENLOCK connector

The SD or HD reference signal can be input to apply a genlock to the camera.

Video light connector

There is an interface connector for a maximum 50 W video light, and a control switch. Depending on the switch setting, the light can be turned on and off as recording starts and stops.

Remote control connector

Connect the RM-B150/B750 remote control unit (supplied separately) or other remote commander, to allow remote operation of the shooting functions of this unit.

Audio output connectors

The unit is provided with phono jacks, allowing stereo output.

Earphone jack (monaural/stereo)

Audio channels to be monitored can be selected with the MONITOR switch on the side of the unit. Switch between monaural and stereo using the menus.

Other FeaturesUser-friendly interface functions

ASSIGN (assignable) switches

The unit is provided with four ASSIGN switches; two on the front and the others on the top of the grip. You can assign various functions to these switches. By assigning frequently used functions to the switches, you can call up the desired functions instantly, for example during shooting operations. The functions that can be assigned are as follows.

•Lens zoom control (telephoto/wide-angle)

•Easy focus function

•Turbo gain function

3.5-inch color LCD monitor

The LCD monitor on the side of the unit can be switched to show the following images and data.

•Status information, including audio level meters for four channels and timecode

•List of thumbnails of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

•A playback image of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

•The camera image

Notes

•The image in the LCD monitor has about 4% cropped from each of the four edges of the actually captured video image. For accurate framing, always use the viewfinder.

•When the area of use is set to “PAL AREA” (frame frequency 50i or 25P), the image in the LCD monitor may be reduced in quality, with jaggies on diagonal lines, but this is not a malfunction.

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