Lcd Monitor - Sony PMW-500 Operation Manual

b TALLY switch
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator
function.
c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)
You can monitor the E-E sound during recording
and playback sound during playback. When an
alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound
through the earphone. Plugging an earphone into
the jack automatically cuts off the built-in
speaker.
You can select monaural or stereo on
MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu.
d AUDIO IN selectors
Select the audio source you connect to the
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.
LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or
other external audio signal source
MIC: When connecting a microphone that does
not require 48 V power supply
+48V: When connecting a microphone that
requires 48 V power supply
e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with
embedded audio). The output from this connector
can be turned on or off by OPERATION >Input/
Output >SDI Output in the setup menu.
f AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel
1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR
type, 3-pin, female)
These are audio input connectors for channels 1
and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment
or a microphone.
g Bottom cover
This is provided for protecting the cables
connected to the connectors on the rear panel.
By loosening the screws which retain the cover to
the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the
position of the cover depending on the size and
shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs.
After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to
secure the cover.
24 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-
pin, male)
Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio
channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The
audio signals are selected by the MONITOR
switch.
i REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connect a remote control unit, which makes it
possible to control the camcorder remotely.
Note
Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control
Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the
camcorder POWER switch.
j i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin,
IEEE1394 compliant, S400)
FAT
When the recording mode is FAT, to input and
output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV
device.

LCD Monitor

a Resolution
Indicates the resolution of HD output video.
Indication Resolution (horizontal × vertical)
1080 1080 lines (1920 × 1080)
720 720 lines (1280 × 720)
b Recording format
Indicates the current recording format or the
recording format of clip being currently played.
• UDF mode
HD422 50
HD420 HQ