Sony PMW-500, Operation Manual

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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
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Left side and upper section
a
ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches
You can assign the desired functions to these
switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in
the setup menu
(see page 156)
.
Off is assigned to these switches when the
camcorder is shipped from the factory.
b
PC connector
Used to put this camcorder into USB connection
mode and use it as an external storage device for
a computer. When a computer without
ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector,
every memory card inserted in the camcorder is
recognized as a drive for that computer.
c
External device connector
Connect an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter
or a USB flash drive.
When a CBK-WA01 is connected:
Wireless
LAN connection is available.
When a USB flash drive is connected:
Recording, saving and loading the following
data are available.
• Recording of proxy data
(see page 85)
• Loading of planning metadata
(see
page 87)
• Save and load setting data
(see page 160)
Notes
• When you connect a CBK-WA01, install the optional
CBK-UPG01 Hardware Upgrade Key.
• Use this connector only for connecting a CBK-WA01
or a USB flash drive. Do not connect and use a USB
hub or similar products.
For details on how to use the CBK-WA01, refer to the
Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled
“Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).
d
SxS memory card slots
These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS
memory cards or other recording media
(see
page 69)
.
e
ACCESS lamps
Indicate the state of slots A and B
(see page 69)
.
You can check whether the lamps are lit even
when the slot cover is closed.
f
EJECT buttons
To remove the recording media from the slot,
press the EJECT button to release the lock, then
press the button once more. This makes the media
come out of the slot partially
(see page 70)
.
g
Slot cover
Slide to the left and right to open and close.