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Connecting external devices to the D500X
Cables for connecting external devices to the D500X are available from Pettersson. The
connector type is Switchcraft EN3. The illustrations below show the connectors as viewed
from the outside of the D500X housing. In order to maintain water protection when not
mated, the protection cap must be in position over each connector.
External microphone
A – Reserved
B – Ground
C – Differential signal input (+)
D – Differential signal input (-)
E – Power output from detector (+3.3V)
F – External mic select input (tie to pin B on plug to enable ext mic)
External batteries
A – Ground terminal (-)
B – Positive terminal (+), 5.5 – 8V
The External DC jack accepts a DC voltage between 5.5 and 8 V (6 V recommended). The
typical, average current consumption of the D500X is the range 200-300 mA (recording).
However, there may be occasional current peaks so we recommend that any external battery
or power supply used is capable of supplying a peak current of at least 1 A.
The actual current consumption depends on several factors, such as CF card type, number of
CF cards, display intensity, etc.
The above figures are for the D500X in the recording mode. When it is not recording, the
current consumption is lower.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
