Sony HVR-M15AU Operating Instructions - Page 5

Chapter 1 Overview Multiple input/output interfaces The following jacks are provided with the unit and enable connection with various devices: • Input jacks: S VIDEO IN jack, VIDEO IN jack and AUDIO IN jacks • Output jacks: COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack and AUDIO OUT jacks • Input-output jack: HDV/DV jack JOG AUDIO function If you use the optional DSRM-10 remote control unit (not supplied), audio can be monitored at various playback speeds in jog/shuttle mode. (Jog audio cannot be output when the tape is recorded in HDV format.) , , and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. "™" and "®" are not mentioned in every case in this manual. Screen Language Setting You can select the language to be used for screen displays. The default language setting is English. See "LANGUAGE" in the "OTHERS" menu on page 57 for details on how to change the screen language. Compact size allowing vertical installation The compact size of the unit allows installation in a vertical position and saves space. During non-linear editing, you can install the unit in a vertical position next to the computer and save working space. Easy maintenance functions • Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system automatically detects an invalid operation, bad connection, or a malfunction, and outputs a description, a cause, and a recovery method to the COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO OUT jack. • Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts four types of time data- operating time, drum rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/unthreading. The digital hours data is indicated on the menu. 5 Chapter 1 Overview