:Lens locking lever

After the lens has been attached to the lens mount, this lever is tightened up to lock the lens in position.

;Lens mount (bayonet type) This attaches the lens.

<LENS connector (12-pin)

The connecting cord of the lens is connected here. For a detailed description of the lens to be used, read the instruction manual which accompanies the lens.

=AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK) BAL switch

AWB: The white balance and black balance are automatically adjusted. When the white balance selector switch is set to the MEMO position and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch is operated, the adjustment value is stored in the unit’s memory. Bear in mind that no operation results when the selector switch is set to the ATW or PRST position.

>VTR START/STOP button

This is used to start or stop the recording.

?TALLY lamp

This lights when the image shot by the camera is being recorded by the VTR. It lights or flashes in tandem with the TALLY lamp inside the viewfinder.

@Microphone

This is a compact unidirectional microphone. A microphone with sharp directionality can be attached by replacing the microphone provided with the optional holder.

AAccessory hole

A video light or other accessory is installed here.

BViewfinder locking ring

This is used to attach or remove the viewfinder. When the ring is loosened, the viewfinder can be rotated by 90 degrees and pointed upward.

CEye cup

DEye cup unlocking lever

This is used to remove the eye cup. The eye cup is removed by moving the lever in the direction of the arrow and then sliding the eye cup free.

EViewfinder locking stopper

This is used to adjust the viewfinder’s position. To adjust the position, loosen the stopper and move the viewfinder to the left or right. After having adjusted the position, tighten up the stopper to lock the viewfinder in place.

FShoulder belt fitting

The shoulder belt is fastened here.

GDiopter control (bottom panel)

Adjust this to match your eyesight so that you can clearly see the images inside the viewfinder.

HEyepiece position adjustment ring

This enables the eyepiece position to be adjusted forward or backward when used in the unlocked status. Upon completion of the adjustment, set it to the LOCK status to lock the eyepiece in position.

ICassette holder

This is the slot where the cassette tape is loaded.

– 10 –