Controls And Connectors - Sony HDC1580 Operation Manual

j Tripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the
camera on a tripod.

Controls and Connectors

Front right
a INCOM button
b RET 1 button
c Assignable switch
d Filter select UP/DOWN buttons
e FILTER LOCAL button
f AUTO W/B BAL switch
a INCOM (intercom 1) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button
is pressed.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
b RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It function the same as the RET 1 button on the
side (page 11) and that on the operation panel on the rear
of the camera (page 13).
k Shoulder pad
You can adjust the position so that you can get the best
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
For details, see "Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position" on
page 18.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
c Assignable switch
You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
d Filter select UP/DOWN buttons
You can switch the built-in optical filters by pressing either
of these buttons while holding the FILTER LOCAL button
depressed.
g GAIN switch
h OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch
i WHITE BAL switch
j DISPLAY switch
k CANCEL/STATUS switch
l Memory Stick section
m MENU SEL knob/ENTER
button
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