Sony DSR-300 Service Manual page 23

Location and Function of Parts
4 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC)
This outputs time code signals from the built-in time
code generator. When a time code signal is input to
the TC IN connector (3 on page 23), this output
signal is synchronized to it.
For details about time code, see "Setting Time Values" on
page 59.
5 S VIDEO OUT (S-video output) connector (DIN
4-pin)
This outputs the image being shot or played back as S-
video signals. Connect to the S-video input connector
on an external VCR or video monitor.
Rear and Bottom
1 TALLY indicator
2 TALLY switch
3 Battery attachment
interface
4 DC IN connector
5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors and input
selection switches
1 TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)
This indicator lights during recording. It will not light
if the TALLY switch 2 is set to OFF. This indicator
also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as
the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.
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6 MONITOR OUT (output) connector
Outputs the image being shot or played back as
composite video signals. Connect to the video input
connector on an external VCR or video monitor.
Note
The output signal from this connector may discontinue
when switching the operation between recording and
playback. Do not use as a reference signal for external
equipment.
7 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (audio output channel
1 and 2) connectors (phono jacks)
These output the sound being recorded or played back.
Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor's audio
input connectors.
6 WRR connector
7 DC OUT connector
8 VTR connector
9 BREAKER button
2 TALLY switch
Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indicator
1 function.
For details, see "Warning System" on page 115.
3 Battery attachment interface
Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor.
When using the WRR-855A synthesized tuner (for
wireless microphones), attach the CA-WR855 Camera
Adaptor here.
For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC
adaptor, see "Power Supply" (page 44). For information
about attaching a synthesized tuner, see "Connecting to
Audio System" (page 39).
4 DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR 4-pin,
male)
To use the camcorder with an AC power supply
connect an optional AC-550/550CE or CMA-8A/
8ACE AC Adaptor.
5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1
and 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin, female) and input
selection switches
Connect a microphone or other external audio
equipment. Set the input selection switches as
shown below according to the microphone or
equipment.
MIC+48V ON (right position): For connecting to a
48-V microphone
Note
If this position is selected for a microphone other than
48-V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.
MIC (center position): For connecting any
microphone other than 48-V microphone
LINE (left position): For connecting an external
audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier.
6 WRR (synthesized tuner) connector (7-pin)
Insert the WRR-855A synthesized tuner into the CA-
WR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA-WR855
here.
For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
"Connecting to Audio System" (page 39)
7 DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin,
female)
This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A
UHF Portable Tuner.
8 VTR connector (26-pin, male)
Connect an external VCR.
9 BREAKER (breaker reset) button
If an excessive current flows in the internal circuits,
the internal circuit breaker shuts off the power supply.
Push this button after eliminating the cause of the
excessive current.
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