Chapter 5 Preparation

Using the NP-1 type battery pack

1 Remove the battery holder.

2 Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit.

1Tighten the mounting screws.

2 Tighten the power contact screws.

3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction shown by the arrows.

4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use the screws to attach the case.

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3 Set the battery type.

When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch

the connecting cord.

Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT

 

NP-1 type Battery case

menu item.

This item is selected from the

<BATTERY/TAPE> screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.

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When using another battery which cannot be selected

using the BATTERY SELECT item setting, select TYPE A

 

 

or TYPE B, and set the items that correspond to the

 

characteristics of the battery.

 

For details, refer to “7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2.”

 

<Note>

 

 

Address all inquiries concerning the V-mount adapter

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plate to your dealer.

 

 

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Using the V-mount type battery pack

Attach the V-mount adapter plate.

Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place.

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Panasonic AJ-HDX400P Using the NP-1 type battery pack, Using the V-mount type battery pack, NP-1 type Battery case

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