Operating Via The Remote Connector; Adjusting The Camcorder From The Remote Control Unit - Sony PXW-X320 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating via the
REMOTE Connector
When the RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit,
the RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel, or
other control unit is connected, some camcorder
functions can be controlled from these units.
You can use the RM-B750's display or a video
monitor connected to the MONITOR connector
of the remote control unit to control the
camcorder by menu operations and monitor the
camcorder picture.
To connect
Using the remote cable (10 m (33 ft)) supplied
with the remote control unit, connect between the
REMOTE connector (8-pin) of the camcorder and
the camera connector of the remote control unit.
When you turn on the camcorder after the
connection, the camcorder enters Remote Control
mode.
Adjusting the Camcorder from the
Remote Control Unit
You can control menu and recording operations.
For the functions that can be controlled from the
remote control unit, see "Functions That Can Be
Controlled from the RM-B170/B750" on page 72 or
"Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-
1001/1501" on page 79.
Notes
• Remote Control operations cannot be made if USB
connection to the camcorder is enabled.
• Do not connect or disconnect the remote control unit
when the camcorder is on.
The following switches of the camcorder become
inoperative when the remote control unit is
connected.
• GAIN selector
• WHITE BAL switch
• AUTO W/B BAL switch
• SHUTTER switch
• OUTPUT/DCC switch
• Buttons and switches to which the Turbo Gain
function has been assigned, including the
ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4
switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the
ASSIGNABLE 5 switch.
• REC START button: the VTR button on the
lens, and buttons and switches to which the
function has been assigned using
"OPERATION" > "Assignable SW" in the
setup menu, including the ASSIGN. 1/3
switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, the
COLOR TEMP. button, and the ASSIGNABLE
5 switch (when "MAINTENANCE" > "Camera
Config" > "RM Rec Start" in the setup menu is
set to "RM").
To release remote control mode
Turn off the camcorder and disconnect the remote
control unit.
The settings on the controls on the camcorder
become valid.
To connect the monitor to the RM-B170/
B750
The MONITOR connector (BNC type) of the
RM-B170/B750 outputs a composite signal.
To connect a monitor to the MONITOR
connector on the RM-B170/B750, use the black
cable supplied with the RM-B170/B750.
Camera image quality adjustment items
when the RM-B170/B750 is connected
When the RM-B170/B750 is connected, the
parameters for camera image quality adjustment
items (paint data) are reset to the parameters that
were specified the last time that RM-B170/B750
was connected.
Function of the recording start/stop
buttons when the RM-B170/B750 is
connected
This setting is made using "MAINTENANCE" >
"Camera Config" > "RM Rec Start" in the setup
menu.
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