Chapter 5 Preparation
5-3-3 When using an audio component
1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable.
2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the audio component has been connected to “REAR.”
3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “LINE.”
LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switches
5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod
Use the tripod adapter to mount the unit on a tripod.
1 Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.
Tripod adapter
Tripod head
<Note>
Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod adapter when selecting the adapter hole. Check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw.
2 Mount the unit on the tripod adapter.
Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks into place.
Detaching the unit from the tripod adapter
Tripod adapter
Red lever | Black lever |
While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to remove it.
<Note>
If the pin of the tripod adapter fails to return to its original position after the unit has been detached, again move the black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in the center.
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