Preparing the Camcorder

•We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter or use a sufficiently charged battery pack.

•When using an optional EF Extender, remove the Extender before performing the procedure.

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Attaching and Removing the Handle Unit

The handle unit extends the camcorder’s audio capabilities, adding XLR terminals as well as a built-in stereo microphone.

Attaching the Handle Unit

1 Set the Qswitch to OFF.

2 Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the handle unit to the camcorder’s accessory shoe.

3 Tighten the handle unit’s lock screw while gently pressing it down.

4 Connect the handle unit’s cable to the camcorder’s EXT terminal, aligning the Ímarks.

Removing the Handle Unit

1 Set the Qswitch to OFF.

2 Disconnect the handle unit's cable.

• Pull back the metallic tip of the cable to release the cable and then disconnect the cable from the terminal.

3 Loosen the handle unit's lock screw and gently slide out the handle unit from the accessory shoe.

NOTES

•You can use the accessory shoe or the socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws on the handle unit to attach a variety of commercially available accessories.

Using the Viewfinder

Dioptric Adjustment

Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

Dioptric adjustment lever