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Rear Panel
2 channels XLR Balanced Audio input & output.
Note: XLR and RCA Phono inputs can not be used at the same time.
Component YUV Video input & output
, commonly used with Betacam,
DVC Pro, some DVD Players.
Black Burst Output
Can be used as a video reference source when
synchronising other devices to the DN-500.
RS-422 Port. The DN-500 can be controlled via RS-422 from external
devices. The DN-500 uses standard Sony protocol. Connect the RS-422
control cable to this port.
6 Pin DV In/Out Ports. Ports for connecting to a DV / HDV camcorder, or
to a PC for file transfer.
S-Video / Composite Video and Stereo Audio In / Out. These are the
standard connections for analogue video and audio signals. You can
connect standard analogue video signals to the inputs and record them
in DV format. A standard analogue video monitor could be connected to
the output for simple record / playback monitoring of DV recordings.
See Video Input Source Menu for more details.
N.B. Analogue Inputs & Outputs are only suitable for RAW DV (DV)
operation - It is not possible to record or playback M2T (HDV) files
via the Analogue Inputs / Outputs
The GPI socket can be used for simple external control. The DN-500 can
accept pulse or level trigger inputs, which can trigger record or playback
and pause commands
See GPI Mode & Function Menus for more
details
.
RS-232 Socket. May be used for some firmware updates, or other future
uses.
DC In Socket. Connect the supplied 12V 4.2A PSU to this socket. The
connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the
DC In plug to the socket
Grounding Terminal. When connecting this unit to any other component,
make sure that it is properly grounded by connecting this terminal to an
appropriate point. When connecting, use the socket and be sure to use
wire with a cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm2.
