Powering A20-Mini
Charging internal Sony NP-BX1 rechargeable battery (not included)
Timecode input and output
Transferring files to and from a computer
4: Charge/Pairing/Record/Media/Timecode Jam LED
Indicates charging, Bluetooth pairing, recording, media activity, and timecode status.
Solid Orange = Charging
Solid Green = Charging complete
Off = No charging
Solid Red = Recording
Flashing Red = Recording stopped due to full media or recording error
Flickering Blue = Media activity
Flashing Blue = Timecode Jam in progress
Pulsing Blue = Timecode Output active
Rapid Flashing Blue = Bluetooth Pairing
5: Lavalier Microphone Input
3-Pin LEMO connector for connecting a lavalier microphone. Can be set to power transmitter on and off via lav mic connection and
disconnection.
6: Audio/Timecode LED
Audio/Timecode LED indicates audio activity and timecode status.
Green (variable intensity) = Audio activity from lavalier microphone
Red = Microphone clipping
Solid Blue = Microphone is muted
Pulsing Blue = Timecode 00 frame (only when unit is off)
Note: Due to the high dynamic range of the microphone input, under normal use the audio LED should never light up red. If it does,
this is an indicator that the microphone itself (not the mic preamp) is clipping and the audio level should be attenuated acoustically
by moving the mic capsule or using a lower sensitivity microphone.
7: Bottom Panel Charge/Pair/Record/Media/Timecode LED
LED indicates charging status, timecode sync, Bluetooth pairing, recording, and media activity. Positioned on the bottom of the
A20-Mini to make it easily visible when slotted into the optional PowerStation-8M.
Solid Orange = Charging
Solid Green = Charging complete
Off = Not charging
Solid Red = Recording
Flashing Red = Recording stopped due to full media or recording error
Flickering Blue = Media activity
Flashing Blue = Timecode Jamming
Pulsing Blue = Timecode 00 frame (when unit is off and jammed timecode is held or when Timecode Output is active following
a jam)
Rapid Flashing Blue = Bluetooth Pairing
Front, Front (Door Open), Left, Right and Back Panels
A20-Mini
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