Sony DSR-300 Service Manual page 32

Using Accessories
Using the LC-421 Carrying Case
Stowing the camcorder
Align the camcorder with the base of the case, and
slide the camcorder in forward.
Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly,
push forward until it locks into place.
Notes
• Turn the viewfinder downward, slide it fully rearward
and to the left, then fix before stowing.
• When an optional microphone (ECM-670/672, C-74,
etc.) is attached, loosen the microphone fixing
screws, move the microphone to the lowest position,
and fix before stowing.
Example of fully-stowed carrying case
DSR-300/300P Camcorder
This can be stored with the following system
component fitted.
• DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder
• ECM-670/672/C-74 Microphone
• Zoom lens (VCL-714BXA etc.)
(Largest lens which can be stowed is
Canon YH18 × 6.7KRS.)
• CAC-12 Microphone Holder
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
Fasten straps.
Cassettes, camera cables, etc.
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Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections
Align the camcorder with the base of the
carrying case.
Base
Lever
LC-421 Carrying
Case
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.
Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized
to the signal from camcorder 1
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 1
VTR
VIDEO OUT
To camera
connector
CCZ-A Camera Cable
Example 2: Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar
BNC cable
Video input connector
Sync signal output BNC cable
connector
Special effects
unit or similar
Video input connector BNC cable
Sync signal output BNC cable
connector
Connecting an External VCR
You can use an external VCR connected to the VTR
connector (26-pin) for recording.
The following VCR can be connected.
You can adjust the synchronization using the basic
menu. (See page 79.)
BNC cable
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 2
Portable VTR
GEN LOCK IN
VIDEO OUT
To video input
connector
BNC cable
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 1
VIDEO OUT
GEN LOCK IN
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 2
VIDEO OUT
GEN LOCK IN
VCR Connecting cable
BVW-50/50P/35/35P CCZ-A Camera cable (max. length
Portable VCR 10 m (33 ft.))
VO-8800/6800 U- CCZQ-A Camera cable (max. length
matic VCR 10 m (33 ft.))
Note
This is no power supply connection between the
camcorder and VCR. Provide separate power supplies.
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