Sony DSR-400L User Manual
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Location and Function of Parts
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f Shoulder pad
You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by
raising up the shoulder pad locking lever. Do this to ensure
the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on
your shoulder.
You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by
raising up the shoulder pad locking lever. Do this to ensure
the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on
your shoulder.
For details about how to adjust the pad, see “Adjusting the
Shoulder Pad Position” on page 32.
Shoulder Pad Position” on page 32.
g TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of the camcorder to an
external time code, connect the camcorder to the external
equipment with the reference time code using this
connector.
To synchronize the time code of the camcorder to an
external time code, connect the camcorder to the external
equipment with the reference time code using this
connector.
h TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of
the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the reference
time code input connector of the external VTR using this
connector.
To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of
the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the reference
time code input connector of the external VTR using this
connector.
For details about the time code, see “To set the time code”
on page 57.
on page 57.
Rear view
a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)
Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY
switch (see below) is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks
to indicate warnings (page 13) in the same manner as the
REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.
Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY
switch (see below) is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks
to indicate warnings (page 13) in the same manner as the
REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.
For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 125.
b TALLY switch
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator (see above)
function.
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator (see above)
function.
c Battery attachment interface
Attach a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S battery pack. Furthermore,
by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate
the camcorder using an AC power supply.
Attach a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S battery pack. Furthermore,
by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate
the camcorder using an AC power supply.
For details about how to attach the battery and AC
adaptor, see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page 29. For
information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
“Using a wireless microphone system” on page 35.
adaptor, see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page 29. For
information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
“Using a wireless microphone system” on page 35.
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the
camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following
battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, and BP-L60S.
camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following
battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, and BP-L60S.
d DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male)
To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply,
connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor with the DC output cable
supplied with the adaptor.
To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply,
connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor with the DC output cable
supplied with the adaptor.
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TALLY indicator
2
TALLY switch
3
Battery attachment interface
4
DC IN connector
5
“Memory Stick” slot
6
REMOTE connector
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
9
WRR connector
7
DC OUT 12 V connector
8
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
and input selection switches
and input selection switches
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i.LINK (DV OUT) connector
qa
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors
qs
VIDEO OUT connector (DSR-
450WS/450WSP only)
450WS/450WSP only)
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