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PRESET: White balance is automatically adjusted to the preset
value for the color temperature of 3200K.
A or B: Memory A or B is selected.
5) OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE (output signal select/auto knee) switch
Selects an output signal supplied to a VTR, viewfinder and video
monitor (color bar signals or camera picture). When the camera
picture is selected, the auto knee function can be activated.
BARS/OFF: Color bar signals are output, and the auto-knee
circuit does not function.
CAM/OFF: The camera picture is output, but the auto-knee
circuit does not function.
CAM/ON: The camera picture is output, and the auto-knee
circuit functions.
6) GAIN switch
Selects the appropriate video gain according to the illumination of the
shot. The values for positions low, medium and high are set with the
Set-up Menu on the viewfinder screen. For details, refer to the
system manual.
7) VTR switch
Selects the control signal to a VTR connected to the camera via an
optional CA-553/553P Camera Adaptor. Depending on the switch
setting, the VTR starts recording as follows:
SAVE: Power-save position. Recording starts a few seconds after
the VTR START button is pressed. A new recording may
not smoothly join to the previous recording.
STBY (standby): Recording starts immediately the VTR START
button is pressed.
Note The WHITE 4), OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE 5), GAIN 6) and VTR 7)
switches do not function when the camera is connected to a camera control
unit.
8) ENTER/CANCEL switch
Functions when the DISPLAY switch is set to MENU (Menu mode).
ENTER: Activates the selection made by the MIC 1 LEVEL
control.
CANCEL: Cancels the selection made by the MIC 1 LEVEL
control and restores the previously selected menu
item.
For menu operation, refer to the system manual.
9) DISPLAY switch
Used for displaying camera status such as switch settings, camera
and viewfinder configurations and the results of automatic
adjustments on the viewfinder screen.
ON: The camera display function is activated. The items shown
can be programmed using the menu.
OFF: The display function is not activated.
MENU: A screen for setting the displayed items and
programming camera set-up appears. The MIC 1
LEVEL control on the front panel functions as the menu
item selector.
For menu operation, refer to the system manual.
10) TEST OUT (output) selector
Selects the output signal from the TEST OUT connector.
ENC: An encoded signal is output.
RGB: Either an R, G or B signal is output.
SEL: Each time you press down the selector switch from the
RGB position to the SEL position, the output signal from
the TEST OUT connector cyclically changes between R, G
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
and B.
11) TALLY (rear tally) lamp and switch
With the switch set to ON, when a red or green tally signal is
supplied, the lamp illuminates in the corresponding color. When the
CALL button on the MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit or RCP-700 Series
Remote Control Panel is pressed the lamp is illuminated if not
already lit or turned off if it was already illuminated. When a VTR is
connected to the camera using a camera adaptor, the lamp
illuminates in red when a record tally signal is supplied from the
VTR. To prevent the lamp illuminating even when a tally signal is
supplied, set the switch to OFF.
12) INCOM (intercom) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned on while this button is pressed.
13) RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the Camera Control Unit (CCU) is
displayed on the viewfinder screen while this button is pressed. It
has the same function as the other RET 1 button, see17).
14) RET 2 (return video 2) button
When return video 2 is in use, press this button to display the return
video 2 signal on the viewfinder screen.
15) VF (viewfinder ) connector (20-pin)
Connector for the 20-pin cable to the camera viewfinder. To use the
BVF-55/55CE Viewfinder, connect the cable supplied with the
viewfinder.
16) LOCK screw
Locks the attached camera adaptor.
17) RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the Camera Control Unit (CCU) is
displayed on the viewfinder screen while this button is pressed. It
has the same function as the other RET 1 button, see 13).
18) REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connector for an optional RCP-700 Series Remote Control Panel or
RM-B150 Remote Control Unit, using a CCA cable. The camera can
be controlled from either one of these units. A video monitoring
signal is provided from the RM-B150, using the exclusive cable
supplied with this unit
19) TEST OUT connector (BNC type)
Supplies the signal selected with the TEST OUT selector.
20) Shoulder pad
A chest pad is provided. Pull out for use.
Chest pad
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