Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Grip Belt

 

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the START/STOP button

 

on the grip unit with your index finger but still have a comfortable but

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secure grip.

IMPORTANT

• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt.

Attaching the Handle Unit

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

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

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.

Attaching a Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

IMPORTANT

• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the shoulder strap.

Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers

You can remove the plastic covers of the following terminals and SD card slot to access them more readily.

• EXT 1 and EXT 2

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×(headphones)

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SYNC OUT

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DC IN

• GENLOCK and TIME CODE

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SD card slot

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HD/SD SDI

• REMOTE and HDMI OUT

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CH1 and CH2

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MIC

 

(XLR terminals on the monitor unit)

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WFT

Removing the Terminal Covers

Open the terminal cover and gently pull it straight out.