Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)

5-1-2 Use of the external DC power supply

1Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN socket on the unit.

5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and Adjusting its Position

Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual.

Note: A slide rail is required to mount any viewfinder other than models AJ-VF15B or AJ-VF20WB.

zIf you need to buy a slide rail, please contact the store where you purchased the camera-recorder and tell them that the slide rail is a “repair part”.

Slide rail (VFC3995) Screws (XBS3+8VZ)

DC IN Socket

External DC power supply

2Turn ON the power switch of the external DC power supply. (If the power switch is available on the external DC power supply)

3Turn ON the POWER switch on the unit.

Rush current may occur at the time for turning on the power of the unit. We recommend using an external DC power supply capable to secure double or more capacity of the total power consumption of the devices connected to the unit such as the viewfinder and lights. Use a DC cable with a capacity of 10A or more.

Confirm the pin arrangements of the DC output connector of the external DC power supply and the DC IN socket on the unit, and connect the proper polarities to each other.

If the +12 V power supply is connected to the GND connector in error, it may cause a fire or failure of the unit.

Mounting the Slide Rail

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1Undo the upper two screws for AJ-VF15 or AJ-VF20W, and remove the mounting unit.

Leave the screws attached to the mounting unit.

Mounting unit

Screws

2Mount the slide rail, then tighten the two screws.

Slide rail

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2 3

Pin No.

Signal

 

 

1

GND

 

 

2, 3

—

 

 

4

+12V

 

 

DC IN Socket

<Notes>

zIf both the battery pack and the external DC power supply are connected, the electric power is supplied from the external DC power supply. While the external DC power supply is used, the battery can be mounted and removed on/from the unit.

zWhen the external DC power supply is used, ensure that the power switch of the external DC power supply is turned on first and then the POWER switch on the unit is turned on. In the case of the reverse operation, a malfunction may occur on the unit since the output voltage of the external DC power supply is raised slowly.

zWhen connecting a battery to the DC IN socket, select the battery type listed under EXT DC IN SELECT. Select EXT DC IN SELECT from the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. In this case, however, the % display is disabled, even when using a digital battery.

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