Chapter 1
Overview
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• The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S
functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A
device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be
connected to the unit. Either the unit or the other
device may not operate properly.
• When using the unit as a player, set LANC mode on
the recorder to M. A VCR that does not have an M/S
switching function cannot be used to operate the unit.
• When the device to be connected to the unit has a
LANC-M function to switch between SHUTTLE A/B,
select SHUTTLE A for an HDV-formatted tape, and
SHUTTLE B for a DVCAM/DV (SP)-formatted tape.
• A LANC connection transmits command signals for
playback, stop, pause playback, as well as the time
code, tape counter, and data status of the unit.
• Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function as
LANC jacks.
• There are some limitations when you edit an HDV-
formatted tape.
Refer to the “Notes” in “Editing (Connecting a Computer)”
on page 65.
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CONTROL S jack
Connect this jack to a DSRM-10 remote control unit
(not supplied) to operate the unit.
You can also use a DSRM-20 (no longer manufactured:
not supplied).
When you use a CONTROL S device, set
[COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to
[CONTROL S].
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HDV/DV jack (6-pin)
Use this jack to input/output digital signals that comply
with the i.LINK standard. Use this jack when a device
connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack. If you connect
the unit and another device using the HDV/DV jack,
you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during
recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by
means of digital signals processing.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external
device.
• When you connect a computer and the unit with an
i.LINK cable, check the direction of the jack. If you
forcibly insert the jack, the terminal may be damaged
or cause the unit to malfunction.
• This jack is only compatible with HDV (1080i)/
DVCAM/DV signals.
For details, see “About i.LINK” on page 99.
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with an
i.LINK jack, when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK 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 i.LINK
cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the
i.LINK jack of the device to the unit. This may cause a
malfunction.
• Even though the HDV/DV jack of the unit is a 6-pin
type, no power is supplied.
For details on each setting when HDV/DV signals are input,
see “HDV/DV SEL” (page 70).
• You cannot output EE picture and sound of DVCAM/
DV signals (NTSC, PAL) that are input from the
HDV/DV jack to the HDMI OUT jack. However,
HDV signals are output to the HDMI OUT jack.
• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/
CMPNT] in [VIDEO OUT] of the [IN/OUT REC]
menu, the video signal output from the S VIDEO OUT
jack, the VIDEO OUT jack, or the HDV/DV jack
may be distorted.
For details on the output of the HDV/DV jack, see “Notes
on all video output jacks” (page 19).
• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/
CMPNT] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT]
in the [IN/OUT REC] menu, [ALLSCAN MODE] in
the [DISPLAY SET] menu, or [HDV
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DV CONV]
and [DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/
OUT REC] menu, the image may be distorted for a
moment. Also, the above settings may cause
restrictions on the video output of the unit.
For details, refer to the table on page 88 and the instructions
for each menu setting.
• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/
CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC]
menu, the video signals output from S VIDEO OUT
jack, VIDEO OUT jack, or HDV/DV jack may be
distorted.
Notes
Note
Notes
Notes on all video output jacks
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