Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply

Using V-mount type batteries

Mount the V-mount type battery plate. As shown in the figure, insert and slide in the direction of the arrow.

Release lever

1Mount the V-mount type battery plate.

2 Slide in the direction of the arrow.

3Set the battery type.

ffSelect the battery type in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [BATTERY/P2CARD] → [BATTERY SELECT].

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tt Contact your dealer for information about the V-mount type battery plate.

tt When the V-mount type battery plate is used, % (percent) is not displayed even if batteries with a battery level indicator function are used. tt When removing the plate, remove by sliding the release lever.

tt When using a battery that is not in the [BATTERY SELECT] item, set [TYPE A], [TYPE B] or [TYPE C], and set each item according to the characteristics of the battery.

For details, refer to [BATTERY/P2CARD] (page 163) and [BATTERY SETTING] (page 163).

Using external DC power supply

DC cable

External DC power supply <DC IN> terminal

1Connect the external DC power supply to the <DC IN> terminal of the camera.

2 Turn on the external DC power supply switch (if there is an external DC power supply switch).

3Turn the <POWER> switch of the camera <ON>.

rr External DC power supply

Connect after making sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply is compatible with the rated voltage of the camera. Select an output amperage for the external DC power supply with a margin above the total amperage of the connected devices.

The total amperage of connected devices can be calculated with the following formula. Total power consumption ⎟ Voltage

When the power of the camera is turned on, inrush current is generated. Insufficient power supply when turning on the power may cause a malfunction. We recommend using an external DC power supply that can assure double the capacity of the total power consumption of the camera and connected devices that are turned on by interlock when the power of the camera is turned on (such as lenses, wireless microphone receivers). For the DC cable, use a dual-core shielded wire of AWG18 (nominal cross section area 0.824 mm2) or thicker.

ffMake sure of the pin alignment of the DC output terminal of the external DC power supply and the camera <DC IN> terminal, and connect the polarity correctly.

If the +12 V power supply is connected to the GND terminal in error, it may cause fire or malfunction.

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