Operating Instructions

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Chapter 5 Preparation
DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection
The DC OUT connector on the camera can output a 1.5 A
current.
Connecting an external switch to this connector enables
REC Start and Stop control.
An LED can be connected and used as a tally lamp, which
is convenient when the camera is mounted on a crane
during recording.
DC OUT connector
1
23
4
LED
REC
Cable connector
HR10A-7P-4P(73)
Hirose Electric Co.
Max. 50 mA
Resistance
Start/Stop
1: GND
2: TALLY OUT
The AG-HPX300P has open collector output
TALLY ON:
Low impedance
TALLY OFF:
High impedance
3: REC Start/Stop switch
This pin is connected in parallel with the REC button
and the lens VTR button.
4: +12 V
 NOTE:
• Make sure that the total current output by DC OUT, REMOTE,
VF and LENS connectors does not exceed 2.5 A.
• Be sure to check polarity before connecting an external
device as incorrect connection could lead to damage.