Preparing the Lens

Mounting the lens

Mount the lens using the following procedure.

For information about using the lens, refer to the operating instructions for the lens.

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1Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

2Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center pin on the lens, and insert the lens into the mount.

3Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens.

Note

If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.

4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.

Note

Connecting the lens cable to the LENS connector when the camcorder is powered may cause a malfunction of the camcorder or the lens. Turn off the camcorder before connecting the LENS connector.

5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.

Adjusting the flange focal length

It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) in the following cases.

•When a lens is fitted for the first time

•After changing lenses

•When during zoom operations the focus does not match properly from telephoto to wide angle

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1 Set the iris selector to the M (Manual) position. 2 Turn the iris ring to open it.

Adjust the light or the ND filter so that an appropriate brightness is obtained with the iris open.

3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and adjust the light so that an appropriate video level is obtained with the iris open.

4 Loosen the F.f fixing knob.

5 Set the ZOOM selector to the M position.

6 Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position.

7 Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in focus.

8 Turn the zoom ring to the wide angle position.

9 Turn the F.f fixing ring so that the test chart is in focus.

Do not move the focusing ring.

10Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus from telephoto to wide angle.

11After adjustment, tighten the screw of the F.f fixing knob.

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