
Preparing the Camcorder
•About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely
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Using a Tripod
5.5 mm
The camcorder is shipped with the
Using a Tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Mounting
Screws
To use a tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) mounting screws, first attach the supplied tripod adapter base to the camcorder and then attach the tripod to the adapter base.
1 Remove the original
• Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base.
2 Attach the supplied tripod adapter base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) tripods.
• Firmly screw in the 4 screws.
3 Attach the tripod.
• Firmly screw in the tripod screw.
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit
The grip unit comes originally attached to the camcorder. You can remove it and replace it with the thumb rest should the minimal configuration be necessary. However, the joystick (A27), control dial (A59) and MAGN. button/Assignable button 7 (A85) are not available to operate the camcorder.
Removing the Grip Unit
1 Set the Qswitch to OFF.
2 Unscrew the grip unit’s lock screw and gently detach the grip unit.
• The grip unit contains an internal connection cable so be sure not to pull it too forcefully.
3 Disconnect the grip unit’s connection plug.
4 Screw the thumb rest onto the camcorder.