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Connections & Controls
Front Panel
Power On / Off Button. This is a soft power on / off button which powers
the unit on from a state of standby; the main power on / off switch is on the
rear panel.
Display Panel. Displays the status of the HDR-55. The display will show
Track Number, timecode, or if the Menu Button is pressed the Menu
Display.
Menu Button. This calls up the menu display which is navigated using the
Fwd / Rew Buttons and Previous / Next Buttons
Fwd / Rew Buttons. In playback mode these buttons will operate as Fast
Forward and Rewind Buttons. If the Menu Button is pressed these buttons
will navigate backwards and forwards between the various menu options.
The HDR-55 has "auto Rewind and Playback" function. You just need to
press "Rew" key first +"PLAY" key then the HDR-55 will replay the last
segment just recorded (2G file size maximum).
Video Input Button. Switches the HDR-55 to Video (HD/SD-SDI) Input
mode.
Previous / Next Buttons. These buttons navigate up and down between
recorded tracks and menu options.
Record Button. Puts the HDR-55 into Record Mode. To start recording
press the Record Button and Play Button simultaneously.
N.B. Unit will not record if no video signal is present.
Play / Pause Button. Starts playback of a track, or pauses playback of a
track- status will be displayed on the Display Panel. Also Starts / Pauses a
recording when unit is in Record mode.
Stop Button. Stops playback or record.
The Audio Input Level LEDs show the audio input levels from the incoming
source.
The Audio Level Adjustments allow you to adjust the headphone volume.
Accepts a stereo mini jack plug for stereo headphone. The headphone
volume is controlled by the Audio Level Adjustments.
6 Pin DV In/Out Port. This is a convenient front mounted DV / IEEE-1394
Port for connection to a DV / HDV camcorder, or to a PC for file transfer.
2.5" Removable HDD Rack, SATA & USB interface connecting to a PC for
file transfer.