Panasonic AJ AJ-HDX900 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
2-2 Audio function section (output system)
9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or
audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector.
The signals to be output can be selected using the
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch :.
: MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2OCH3/4
selector switch
This is used to select the audio channels whose signals
are to be output to the speaker, earphone and AUDIO
OUT connector.
CH1/2 : The signals of audio channels 1 and 2 are output.
CH3/4 : The signals of audio channels 3 and 4 are output.
In addition, the channel indications for the audio level
meters appearing in the display window and viewfinder
change when this switch is operated.
; MONITOR SELECT (audio selection)
CH1/3OSTOCH2/4 selector switch
This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4
selector switch : and used to select the sound which is
to be output from the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT
connector.
CH1/3 : The signals of audio channel 1 or 3 are output.
ST : The stereo audio signals of either audio channels
1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output.
Using a menu setting, the stereo signals can be
changed to MIX signals.
CH2/4 : The signals of audio channel 2 or 4 are output.
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch
CH1/2
CH1/3 Audio channel 1
Stereo signals of audio
2
ST
channels 1 and 2
CH2/4 Audio channel 2
2 Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITOR
SELECT item by opening the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen from the VTR
MENU page by performing a menu operation.
< MONITOR (volume) control
This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker
or earphone.
= ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
This is used to adjust the volume of the warning alarms
from the earphones which have been connected to the
speaker > or PHONES jack ?.
The warning alarms are not audible when this control is at
its lowest setting.
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> Speaker
? PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
@ DC OUT (DC power supply) output connector
CH3/4
Audio channel 3
Stereo signals of audio
2
channels 3 and 4
Audio channel 4
The EE sound during recording or the playback sound
during playback can be monitored through this speaker.
The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the
flashing or lighting of the warning lamps and warning
displays.
The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off
when earphones are connected to the PHONES jack ?.
This is the earphone (stereo) jack which is used to monitor
the audio signals. When earphones are connected, the
sound from the speaker is automatically cut off. The
sound which is output from the two jacks (front and rear)
is the same.
This normally serves as the DC 12 V output connector. A
current of approximately 1.5 A can be supplied.
It is possible to control REC start/stop by connecting an
external switch to this connector.
Since a tally lamp can also be used by connecting an LED
to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing
the camera on a crane.
For details, see "5-11 Connection of the external switch."
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