Sony HDW-F500 - Manual (Page 87)

Chapter 4 Menu Settings
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Chapter 4
Menu Settings
Selecting remote operation mode
When operating the VTR with an external device, set
the
[F8] (REMOTE 9-PIN) button or [F9] (REMOTE
50-PIN) button to on.
When the [F8] (REMOTE 9-PIN) button is set to
on
You can operate the VTR with a device connected to
the REMOTE1-IN(9P)/OUT(9P) connectors.
When the [F9] (REMOTE 50-PIN) button is set
to on
You can operate the VTR with a device (optional
BKDW-509) connected to the PARALLEL I/O(50P)
connector.
Note
When operating the VTR through an external device,
all of the tape operation and editing buttons are
disabled, with the exception of the STOP and EJECT
buttons. You may also set the VTR so that all buttons
are enabled or disabled. Perform this setting through
008. LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE of the VTR
SETUP menu. You cannot, however, disable the menu
and remote operation mode selection buttons.