Videonics MXPro DV, User Manual

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Before connecting any device to the MXProDV, make sure the cable you are using
has the right type of fitting for the jack you intend to use.
DV cables carry both an audio and video signal. Composite and S-Video cables carry
only video signals.
DV camcorders and VCRs normally have 4-wire connectors. Likewise, MXProDV has
4-wire connectors.
A computer with a DV FireWire card can serve as an input source to MXProDV. Some
DV FireWire cards use a 6-wire connector.
Microphones You can connect a microphone to any MXProDV input jack, but you
may need a special adapter to make the connection. The type of adapter
needed varies depending on the type of microphone you want to use. If
you do not have the adapter you need, take your microphone to a local
electronics supply store to make sure you select the correct adapter. See
“Using a Microphone with MXProDV” on page 40 for further details.
Audio Connectors To connect a stereophonic audio device to MXProDV, you need two separate audio
cables — one for the left channel and one for the right.
To connect a monaural audio device you need a Y-adapter cable (like the
one shown at the left). Connect the single end of the adapter to the line
input or output on the device. Connect the two remaining ends to the
left and right channel inputs or outputs on the MXProDV rear panel.
The Y-adapter cable does not provide stereophonic audio. It simply
directs the mono signal to or from both MXProDV channels.
You can also connect a mono audio device using a single cable. Connect
one end to the line in or out on the audio device, then connect the other
end to the left MXProDV channel connector using the IN 3 or IN 4 set of
inputs (only IN 3 and IN 4 can be configured for mono). Once con-
nected, use the MXProDV ROUTE function to specify which connector
(left or right) you used. See “Route” beginning on page 92.
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WARNING
When making connections, always
connect the OUT from one device to the
IN on the other device.
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NEVER connect OUT to OUT or IN to IN