Sony DSR-300 Service Manual page 16

Features
ClipLink™ function
The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to
editing. Once editing points have been set with this
function during shooting, they can be used to boost the
efficiency of editing work.
Creation of clips
Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator
can create clips to be used during editing.
The images captured at the Mark IN points are
recorded in a compressed format onto the tape as
"Index Pictures" 1) . In addition, editing point-related
data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT
points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.
ClipLink mode
To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting
to set the DSR-300/300P into ClipLink mode. There is
also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to
be continued even after a break in recording.
PCM digital audio
Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode.
Selectable between two-channel recording (with a
sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or four-channel
recording (with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz) mode
(CH-1 and CH-2 only).
Equipped with audio output connectors
During recording or playback, audio output can be
monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone
or via (two-channel) audio output connectors.
Color playback
Connect an external video monitor for color playback
(playback adaptor not required). The DSR-300/300P is
equipped with two video monitor connectors: one for
composite video output and the other for S-video
output.
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1) It is necessary to fit the optional DSBK-301 Index
Picture Board.
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VCR data display
The DSR-300/300P is able to display the following
data on the viewfinder screen.
• Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)
• Audio recording levels
• Remaining tape time
• Operation mode of the VCR section
• Remaining battery capacity
• ClipLink information
Recording on external VCRs
Betacam or S-VHS VCRs can be connected to the
VTR connector (26-pin) on the rear panel.
Location and Function of Parts
Front View
0 Switch guard fitting screws
How to fit the switch guard
1. Detach the two screws (M3).
2. Place the supplied switch guard so that the
EZ MODE button, A.IRIS MODE switch and
ATW button are covered, and retain it using
the two screws detached in step 1.
Switch guard
(supplied)
1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3-
pin, female)
Connect the supplied microphone or an optional
microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).
2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
This is the connector for the DXF-701WS/701WSCE
viewfinder.
3 FILTER control
Select the color temperature conversion filter
appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 47.)
4 Lens mount
Attach the zoom lens here.
5 SHUTTER switch
Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear
scan), or EVS setting (see page 104). Usually, set this
switch to OFF.
1 MIC IN +48 V connector
2 VF connector
3 FILTER control
4 Lens mount
5 SHUTTER switch
6 TAKE button
7 AUDIO LEVEL knob
8 WHT/BLK switch
9 VTR button
6 TAKE button
Press this button to specify an editing point (Mark IN/
OUT or Cue point) at the current tape position during
shooting. (See page 67.)
7 AUDIO LEVEL knob
You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1
audio recording level.
8 WHT/BLK (white/black) switch
This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the
white balance and black balance. (See pages 100 to
103.)
9 VTR button
Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the
VCR.
0 Switch guard fitting screws
If you will not use the EZ MODE button (4 on page
13), A.IRIS MODE switch (6 on page 13) and ATW
button (!¢ on page 13), fit the supplied switch guard to
avoid miss-operation of them.
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