Connections; Connecting A Number Of Camcorders - Sony DVCAM DSR-300AK Operating Instructions Manual

Connections

Connecting a Number of Camcorders

When using two or more synchronized camcorders,
connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN
connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The
camcorder will then operate synchronized to this
signal.
You can adjust the synchronization using the basic
menu page 4. (See page 84.)
Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized
to the signal from camcorder 1
DSR-300A/300AP
Camcorder 1
VTR
VIDEO OUT
CCZ-A Camera Cable
Example 2: Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to
the signal from a special effects unit or similar
Video input connector
Sync signal output
connector
Special effects
unit or similar
Video input connector
Sync signal output
connector
Note
When you fit the optional DSBK-501/501P, set the
VIDEO IN to CAM using the basic menu page 3. (see
page 84.)
BNC cable
Portable VTR
To camera To video input
connector
connector
BNC cable
BNC cable
VIDEO OUT
GEN LOCK IN
BNC cable
BNC cable VIDEO OUT
BNC cable GEN LOCK IN
DSR-300A/300AP
Camcorder 2
GEN LOCK IN
VIDEO OUT
DSR-300A/300AP
Camcorder 1
DSR-300A/300AP
Camcorder 2
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