Preparing the Camcorder
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
38 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.
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.
Attaching the Grip Unit
The grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions (at 15º intervals) to give you a convenient grip angle for high- and
1 Set the Qswitch to OFF.
2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from the camcorder.
3 Firmly insert the grip unit’s plug all the way into the grip unit connection terminal on the camcorder.
•If the plug is not correctly connected, all the controls on the camcorder may be disabled.
4 Attach the grip unit to the camcorder aligning it at the desired angle and tighten the grip unit’s lock screw.