To handle input signals as non-audio data, use the AUDIO CONTROL >DATA MODE item of the setup menu (see page 93) to set the input of channels 1 and 2 (CH1/CH2 IN) or the input of channels 3 and 4 (CH3/CH4 IN) to “DATA”.

Chapter

b DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT 1/2 and

3/4 connectors (BNC type)

 

1

These output AES/EBU format digital audio signals. The

1/2 connector corresponds to audio channels 1 and 2, and

Overview

the 3/4 connector corresponds to audio channels 3 and 4.

 

 

5 Timecode input/output section

1TIME CODE IN connector

2TIME CODE OUT connector

TIME CODE

IN OUT

aTIME CODE IN connector

Inputs SMPTE timecode generated by an external device.

bTIME CODE OUT connector

Outputs the following timecode, depending on the operating state of the unit.

During playback: Playback timecode

During recording: The timecode from the internal timecode generator or the timecode input to the TIME CODE IN connector.

Note

In E-E mode no timecode is output if TIME CODE >EE OUT PHASE in the setup menu is set to “MUTING” (see page 90).

6Power supply section

1 - AC IN connector

a-AC IN (AC power input) connector

Connect to an AC power supply with the power cord (not supplied).

bPOWER (main power) switch

Press the + side to power on the unit. Press the a side to power off.

When using the unit, normally leave the POWER switch in the + (on) position, and use the on/standby switch on the front panel to switch the unit between the operating state and standby state.

Note

If you press the on/standby switch on the front panel while the unit is in the operating state, the unit saves its data and then enters the standby state (the on/standby indicator lights red). Before turning the main power off, always check to be sure that the unit is in the standby state, and then push the main power switch to the a side.

7External device connection section

1CONTROL connector

2RS232C connector

3 REMOTE(9P) connector

RS232C

REMOTE(9P)

CONTROL

S400

 

4Remote connector selector switch

5 S400 connector

6 U terminal

aCONTROL connector (minijack 4-pole)Connect the optional RM-LG2 Remote Control Unit.

bRS232C (serial interface) connector (D-sub 9-pin, male)

Connect a computer or other device with a serial interface to control this unit from that device.

When you use this connector, set the remote connector selector switch to the RS232C side, and set INTERFACE

-AC IN

2 POWER switch

POWER

SELECT >REMOTE I/F in the setup menu to “9PIN/RS- 232C” (see page 94).

cREMOTE(9P) (remote control 9-pin) connector

(D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A compliant, female)

To control this unit from a controller or VTR supporting the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, connect the device to this connector. When you use this connector, set the remote connector selector switch to the REMOTE(9P) side, and set INTERFACE SELECT > REMOTE I/F in the setup menu to “9PIN/RS232C” (see page 94).

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