Panasonic Aj Sdc615 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating Instructions
Camera/VTR
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed
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interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.  This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
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user will be required to correct the interference at his
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The descriptions contained throughout the text of these instructions apply to both the AJ-SDC615 and AJ-SDC905.  
However, descriptions which apply solely to the AJ-SDC615 are indicated by  ; similarly, descriptions which apply
solely to the AJ-SDC905 are indicated by  .
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Contents
Chapter 1 General .................................... 5
1-1 Features of the camera unit  ...................... 5
1-2 Features of the VTR unit  ........................... 6
1-3 System configuration  ................................ 7
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions  ....... 8
2-1 Power supply and accessory
mounting section  ....................................... 8
2-2 Audio function section  .............................. 9
2-3 Shooting and recording/playback 
function section  ....................................... 11
2-4 Menu operation section ........................... 14
2-5 Time code related section  ....................... 15
2-6 Warning/status display section  .............. 16
2-7 Display window and its displays  ............ 16
2-8 Viewfinder section  ................................... 18
Chapter 3 Recording and playback  ...... 19
3-1 Cassette tapes .......................................... 19
3-2 Basic procedures  ..................................... 20
3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity  ...................... 22
3-4 NEWS REC function  .................. 22
3-5 PRE-RECORDING function ........ 23
3-6 INTERVAL REC function .......................... 23
3-7 RETAKE function  ..................................... 25
3-8 Rec-review function  ................................. 25
3-9 Normal playback and playback 
at different speeds  ................................... 25
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for
recording ............................... 26
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and 
black balance  ........................................... 26
4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance ......................... 26
4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance ......................... 28
4-2 Setting the electronic shutter  ................. 29
4-2-1 Shutter modes  ............................................. 29
4-2-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed  ........... 29
4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode  ................... 30
4-3 Selecting the recording signals and
recording system  ..................................... 30
4-3-1 Selecting the recording signals  ................... 30
4-3-2 Selecting the recording system  ................... 31
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals and
adjusting their recording levels .............. 31
4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals  ................. 31
4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal recording levels  . 31
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4-5 Setting the time data ................................ 32
4-5-1 Setting the user bits ..................................... 32
4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time  .... 33
4-5-3 Setting the time code ................................... 34
4-5-4 Externally locking the time code  .................. 34
4-5-5 Setting the UMID information  ...................... 35
4-6Menu displays on the viewfinder screen....... 36
4-6-1 Menu configuration  ...................................... 36
4-6-2 Basic menu operations  ................................ 36
4-6-3 Selecting the user menus  ............................ 37
4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays  ......... 38
4-7-1 Viewfinder lamp displays .............................. 38
4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display 
configuration ..................................................38
4-7-3 Selecting the viewfinder screen display 
items ............................................................ 38
4-7-4 Display modes and setting
changes/adjustment result messages  ......... 44
4-7-5 Setting the marker displays  ......................... 44
4-7-6 Setting the camera ID .................................. 44
4-7-7 Mode check screen displays 
(MODE CHECK button function)  ................. 45
4-7-8 Marker check screen displays 
(MARKER SELECT button function)  ........... 45
4-7-9 Checking the return video signal on the
viewfinder .................................................... 45
4-8 Menu-driven function setup  .................... 46
4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching  ........ 46
4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals  ............... 46
4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL 
control function  ............................................ 47
4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER MAIN,
USER1 and USER2 buttons ........................ 47
4-8-5 Setting the color temperature manually ....... 48
4-9 Data handling  ........................................... 48
4-9-1 Handling the setup card  .............................. 48
4-9-2 Setup card operations  ................................. 49
4-9-3 How to use the user data  ............................ 52
4-9-4 How to use the scene file data  .................... 53
4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to the 
user standard settings  ................................. 56
4-9-6 How to return the menus settings to the 
factory standard settings  ............................. 56
4-9-7 How to use the lens file data  ....................... 56
Chapter 5 Preparation  ........................... 57
5-1 Supplying the power ................................ 57
5-1-1 Attaching the battery and setting the 
battery type .................................................. 57
5-1-2 Using an AC power supply  .......................... 60
5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its
position ..................................................... 60
5-3 Attaching the lens and performing the
flange back and white shading
adjustments .............................................. 61 
						

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5-4 Audio input signal preparations  ............. 66
5-4-1 When using the front microphone  ............... 66
5-4-2 When using an external microphone  ........... 66
5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ................... 67
5-4-4 When using an audio component  ................ 67
5-5 Mounting the unit on a tripod  ................. 68
5-6 Attaching the shoulder strap  .................. 68
5-7 Adjusting the position
of the shoulder pad .................................. 68
5-8 Attaching the rain cover  .......................... 69
5-9 Connecting the extension control unit 
(AJ-EC3P) ................................................. 69
5-10 Attacching the FEONT AUDIO LEVEL
control knob  ............................................. 69
Chapter 6 Maintenance and 
inspections ........................... 70
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting  ................. 70
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections .......................... 70
6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit  .......................... 70
6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit  ............................... 71
6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function  ................................ 72
6-2 Maintenance ............................................. 73
6-2-1 Condensation ............................................... 73
6-2-2 Head cleaning .............................................. 73
6-2-3 Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..................... 73
6-2-4 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras  ....... 73
6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery  ...................... 73
6-2-6 Connectors and signals  ............................... 74
6-3 Warning system  ....................................... 75
6-3-1 Warning description tables  .......................... 75
6-3-2 Error codes  .................................................. 77
6-3-3 Emergency eject .......................................... 78
Chapter 7 Menu description tables  ...... 79
7-1 Menu configfation  .................................... 79
7-2 SYSTEM SETTING .................................... 80
7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE  .......................................... 80
7-2-2 OPTION MODE  ........................................... 81
7-2-3 REC FUNCTION  ......................................... 82
7-2-4 OUTPUT SEL  .............................................. 83
7-2-5 GENLOCK ................................................... 83
7-3 PAINT ........................................................ 84
7-3-1 ROP ............................................................. 84
7-3-2 MATRIX ....................................................... 84
7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION  .............................. 85
7-3-4 LOW SETTING ............................................ 85
7-3-5 MID SETTING  ............................................. 86
7-3-6 HIGH SETTING  ........................................... 86
7-3-7 ADDTIONAL DTL  ........................................ 87
7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL  ......................................... 87
7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL .............................................. 88
7-3-10 GAMMA ....................................................... 887-3-11 FLARE ......................................................... 88
7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING  .................................... 89
7-4 VF .............................................................. 89
7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS  ............................................. 89
7-4-2 VF MARKER  ............................................... 90
7-4-3 USER BOX  .................................................. 90
7-4-4 VF INDICATOR1  ......................................... 90
7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2  ......................................... 91
7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND  ..................................... 91
7-4-7 !LED ............................................................ 91
7-5 OPERATION .............................................. 92
7-5-1 CAMERA ID  ................................................ 92
7-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED  ...................................... 92
7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT  .................................... 92
7-5-4 USER SW .................................................... 93
7-5-5 SW MODE  ................................................... 93
7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE  ........................... 94
7-5-7 USER SW GAIN  .......................................... 94
7-5-8 IRIS ............................................................. 95
7-6 FILE ........................................................... 95
7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE ................................... 95
7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT  ................................... 95
7-6-3 LENS FILE  .................................................. 96
7-6-4 SCENE ........................................................ 96
7-6-5 INITIALIZE ................................................... 96
7-7 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 96
7-7-1 SYSTEM CHECK  ........................................ 96
7-7-2 DIAGNOSTIC .............................................. 96
7-7-3 LENS ADJ  ................................................... 96
7-7-4 BLACK SHADING  ....................................... 97
7-7-5 WHITE SHADING  ....................................... 97
7-8 VTR MENU  ................................................ 97
7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION .......................................... 97
7-8-2 BATTERY/TYPE ......................................... 98
7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1  ................................. 98
7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2  ............................... 100
7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 ............................................. 101
7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2 ............................................. 102
7-8-7 TC/UB ........................................................ 102
7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO ........................................ 103
7-8-9 VTR DIAG  ................................................. 103
7-9 OPTION MENU......................................... 104
7-9-1 OPTION ..................................................... 104
Chapter 8 Specifications ..................... 105
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							Chapter 1  General
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≥3 CCDs with a 2/3-inch on-chip lens
Aspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3 are supported.
≥Storage type high-sensitivity function
The unit comes with a storage type gain increase function.
This is a function that makes it possible to achieve a higher
sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain increase.

Due to the properties inherent to the unit’s CCD image
sensors, the top left part of the screen may become slightly
brighter when the cumulative gain is increased.
≥Digital zoom function
The unit is equipped with a digital zoom employing function.
This function is particularly useful when zooming further in
on a subject.
≥12-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing
circuitry
The analog images are processed into digital data by a 12-
bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 18 MHz, and
by operating the signal processor using the 36 MHz
frequency, it is possible to reproduce images which are
more finely detailed and achieve improvements in stability
and reliability.
≥12-axis independent color correction function
Serving as a paint function, this facility enables the colors
for 12 axes to be compensated for independently and is
very useful for creating finely detailed images.
≥Data control function
When the unit is used on its own, one set of user data and
four sets of scene file data can be registered.  Further, by
using an SD card or a Multimedia Card (optional accessory)
as the setup card, up to eight sets of setup data can be
stored.

SD card and MultiMedia card used in this unit do not
comply with the SD standard.  Do not use cards formatted
using this unit with other camera-recorders.  Further, NTFS
and FAT32 formatted cards cannot be used with this unit.
The recommended size for SD cards is 8 MB or more and 4
MB or more for MultiMedia cards.
≥MARKER SELECT button
At the front of the unit is a button for checking the
information concerning the markers on the viewfinder
screen.  This is useful for checking the picture angle, for
instance, during shooting.
≥ECU supported
The unit supports the AJ-EC3P extension control unit.
≥Single-action shoulder pad slide function
It is now possible to adjust the position where the unit is
optimally balanced for operation using a single-touch action.
This means that the operator can easily optimize the unit’s
balance when the lens, battery and other peripheral camera
devices have been installed on the unit.
1-1 Features of the camera unit
The models AJ-SDC615 and AJ-SDC905 are camera recorders featuring three CCD image sensors which each have a 2/3-inch
on-chip lens.
The AJ-SDC905  supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats.  (The AJ-SDC615  supports only the
DVCPRO format.)
Both camera recorders feature a compact size, light weight, low power consumption, high image quality, high sensitivity,
excellent mobility and outstanding dust-proof and moisture-proof characteristics.
They are ideally suited not only for news gathering but also for a wide range of production applications.
Both their camera and VTR units employ digital signal processing technology to achieve an improved image quality and stability,
and they configure a system which enables data management using setup cards.
An IEEE 1394 connector is provided as a standard feature for increased mobility.
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≥DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported
The VTR unit compresses the images using a component
digital recording system that uses the latest compression
technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression
PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio,
frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction
characteristics of the finely detailed areas.  As a result, both
the picture quality and sound quality are taken to new
heights of excellence.
A choice of recording formats tailored to the application at
hand is offered: the DVCPRO50 format when priority is
required to be given to the picture quality, and the DVCPRO
format when economy is to be given precedence.
≥DVCPRO format supported 
The VTR unit compresses the images using a component
digital recording system that employs the latest
compression technology, and for the sound it uses non-
compression PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-
noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and
reproduction characteristics of the finely detailed areas.  As
a result, both the picture quality and sound quality are taken
to new heights of excellence.
≥Power-saving management function
In order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unit
has a function that shuts down circuitry that is not required
for the particular VTR mode established at the time.  This
enables the user to perform operations while conserving
power.
≥Pre-recording function featured 
This function makes it possible to
record the pictures and sound up to 6 seconds ahead of the
point in time when recording is commenced by pressing the
VTR START button or VTR button on the lens.  It is
effective in preventing shots from being missed.
≥Interval REC function provided
This unit is capable of interval shooting.
The AJ-SDC905  makes it possible to conduct
recording in intervals with a minimum recording time in
increments of one frame.
The AJ-SDC615  makes it possible to conduct
recording in intervals with a recording time of 2 seconds or
more.
This is particularly useful for shooting science and nature
programs.
Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording,
frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.
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≥NEWS REC function 
This function especially supports shooting in the context of
news gathering or documentary filming to ensure that
shutter opportunities are not passed up.
By controlling the start key acknowledgment time, the unit
can continuously record without the user having to interrupt
the recording: this safeguards against the failure to record
those precious moments—a failure that occurs when
recording is resumed after it has been shut down
temporarily.
≥RETAKE function
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts
when a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of
news, reports or art programmes.  By cutting down on the
time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this
function is very effective in achieving economical operation.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
≥Input signals of 2 separate audio channels
supported
The unit enables the audio input signals in two channels to
be selected separately.  Further, the level of the signal in
each channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.
≥Front audio level control
The unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjusting
the audio recording level.  This is useful when the user is
filming on his or her own and the audio level needs to be
adjusted.  It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.
≥UniSlot®wireless receiver
The unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiver
which is available as an optional accessory.
≥Built-in DOLBY NR system
The CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise
reduction circuit.
≥Frame-to-frame continuity
Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button
on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is
assured with a precision of +1 frame or less.
≥Rec-review function
This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10
seconds recorded and plays back the recording.  This
enables the recording to be monitored without delay.≥
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
≥
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î
are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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1-2 Features of the VTR unit 
						

							26-pin camera
adapter:
AJ-CA905G26-pin cable: 
AJ-C26050G (50 m), 
AJ-C26100G (100 m)Remote control
unit: 
AJ-RC905
V-mount type battery plate
NP-1 type battery holder
BP-90 type battery holder
PRO14, TRIM14,
HYTRON50/100/120, 
DIONIC90/160
ENDURA50/80, BP-L60/90
NP-L50
BP-H120, HP-90L
Battery
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Microphone kit:
AJ-MC700UniSlot®wireless
microphone receiver:
Sennheiser EK3041
Microphone holder:
AJ-MH700
Lens
(Bayonet type):
Fujinon, Canon
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carry case:
AJ-SC900
(Can not purchase in
some area.)
Hard carry case:
AJ-HT901
AC adapter:
AJ-B75
Devices compliant with
IEEE 1394 standard
Cassette tapes:
AJ-5P23MP
AJ-5P33MP
AJ-P12MP
AJ-P24MP
AJ-P33MP
AJ-P66MP
Cleaning tape:
AJ-CL12MP
Extension control unit:
AJ-EC3P
Viewfinders:
AJ-VF15B
AJ-VF20WB
GPS unit:
AJ-GPS900G
Tripod attachment:
SHAN-TM700
Video camera-recorder:
AJ-SDC615
AJ-SDC905
1-3 System configuration
SD memory cards
Multimedia cards
≥Built-in time code generator/reader
This enables the time code information to be recorded on
the dedicated sub-code track and played back.
≥Metadata supported
The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit
to be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information.
This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape
information.
≥DVCPRO (IEEE 1394 digital input/output)
connector provided
The unit is standard equipped with an input/output
connector for signals complying with the IEEE 1394
standard.
This connector can be connected with an external unit using
an IEEE 1394 cable. 
						

							Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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1POWER switch
This switch turns the power ON and OFF.
2Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack.
3DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin)
When operating this unit using an AC power source, this
socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter
(optional accessory).
4BREAKER switch
If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to
some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and
the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit.  
Push this button in after an inspection has been conducted
or repairs performed inside the unit by a qualified service
person.  If there are no problems, the power will come back
on.
5GPS connector
The connector from AJ-GPS900G, a GPS unit available as
an optional accessory, is connected here.
6Shoulder belt fittings
The shoulder belt is attached here.
7Light shoe
Use this to attach the video light, etc.
8Lens mount (bayonet type)
The lens is attached to this mount.
9Lens lever
This lever is tightened to secure the lens after it has been
attached to the lens mount.:Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, push the lens lever 9up.
Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached.
;Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone
cable.
Easy-to-adjust shoulder pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted backward
or forward so that the unit is balanced when it is carried on
the user’s shoulder.
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							Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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2-2 Audio function section (input system)
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1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.  The
power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.
2AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording
level adjustment) controls
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3is set to
MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2 can be
adjusted using these controls.
The controls come with a locking mechanism. Therefore, to
adjust the recording level, simultaneously push in and turn
the controls.
3AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch
This is used to select the method for adjusting the
recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO :Set here for automatic adjustment.
MAN :Set here for manual adjustment.
4AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
These are used to select the input signals to be recorded
on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT :
The input signals supplied from the microphone which
has been connected to the MIC IN jack 1are recorded.
W.L. (wireless) :
The input signals from the slot-in wireless microphone
receiver are recorded.
REAR :
The audio input signals supplied from the audio
component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN
CH1/CH2 connectors 5are recorded.5AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
An audio component or microphones are connected here.
6LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 48V)
selector switch
This is used to switch the audio input signals from the
audio component which has been connected to the AUDIO
IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.
LINE :The audio input signals from the audio component
serving as the line input are selected.
MIC :The audio input signals from the internal power
supply type of microphone are selected. (The
phantom mic power is not supplied from the unit.)
+48V :The audio input signals from the external power
supply type of microphone are selected.  (The
phantom mic power is supplied from the unit.)
7Wireless receiver slot
The UniSlot 
®wireless receiver (optional accessory) can be
attached here.
8FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level
adjustment) control
This enables the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2
to be adjusted.  This level can be adjusted regardless of
the setting position of the AUDIO SELECT switch.
When the  screen is opened from the VTR
MENU page by performing a menu operation, whether to
enable or disable the operation of this level control can be
set using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 setting
items.
OThe same signals as for CH1 are recorded on audio track CH3.
Similarly, the same signals as for CH2 are recorded on audio track
CH4.
OThe signals are recorded on two channels (CH1 and CH2) when the
DVCPRO format (25 Mbps) is set.SDC905
The mixed signals of audio channels 1 and 2 are output
to the remote control unit (AJ-RC905).
The signals are output now as is without the adjustment
of their level, etc. 
						

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2-2 Audio function section (output system)
2Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITOR
SELECT item by opening the  screen from the VTR
MENU page by performing a menu operation.
CH1/3Audio channel 1 Audio channel 3MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch
CH1/2 CH3/4
STStereo2signals of audio
channels 1 and 2Stereo2signals of audio
channels 3 and 4
CH2/4Audio channel 2 Audio channel 4
9AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or
audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector.
With the AJ-SDC905  , the signals to be output
can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT
CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch.
:MONITOR SELECT (audio channel)
CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch
This is used to select the audio channels whose signals are
to be output to the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT
connector.
CH1/2 :The signals of audio channels 1 and 2 are output.
CH3/4 :The signals of audio channels 3 and 4 are output.
In addition, the channel indications for the audio level
meters appearing in the display window and viewfinder
change when this switch is operated.
MONITOR SELECT (stereo/mix) 
STOMIX selector switch
This is used to select the sound which is to be output to the
speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT connector.
ST:The stereo audio signals of channels 1 and 2 are
output.
MIX:The mixed audio signals of channels 1 and 2 are
output.
;MONITOR SELECT (audio selection)
CH1/3OSTOCH2/4 selector switch
This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4
selector switch and used to select the sound which is to be
output from the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT
connector.
CH1/3 :The signals of audio channel 1 or 3 are output.
ST :The stereo audio signals of either audio channels
1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output.
Using a menu setting, the stereo signals can be
changed to MIX signals.
CH2/4 :The signals of audio channel 2 or 4 are output.
SDC905
SDC615
SDC905
SDC905
CH1Audio channel 1 Audio channel 1MONITOR SELECT STOMIX selector switch
ST MIX
1/2Stereo signals of audio
channels 1 and 2Mixed signals of audio
channels 1 and 2
CH2Audio channel 2 Audio channel 2
or PHONES jack ?.
The warning alarms are not audible when this control is at
its lowest setting.
>Speaker
The EE sound during recording or the playback sound
during playback can be monitored through this speaker.
The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the
flashing or lighting of the warning lamps and warning
displays.
The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off
when earphones are connected to the PHONES jack ?.
?PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
This is the earphone (stereo) jack which is used to monitor
the audio signals.  When earphones are connected, the
sound from the speaker is automatically cut off.  The sound
which is output from the two jacks (front and rear) is the
same.
@DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A
current of approximately 1 A can be supplied.MONITOR SELECT (audio selection)
CH1O1/2OCH2 selector switch
This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT STOMIX
selector switch and used to select the sound which is to be
output from the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT
connector.
CH1:The signals of audio channel 1 are output.
1/2:The stereo audio signals of audio channels 1 and 2
are output.  The stereo signals can be changed into
mixed signals using the MONITOR SELECT
STOMIX selector switch.
CH2:The signals of audio channel 2 are output.
SDC615