DXC-

Location and Function of Parts

Replacing the Lithium Battery

D30WS/P(E)/V1

5 GAIN UP indicator (orange)

This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.

6 Eyepiece focusing knob

Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your

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eyesight. (See page 79.)

7 Accessory fixing screw hole

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Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.

8 Tally lamp

 

 

When the TALLY switch is in the ON position, this

 

operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY

 

indicators 3.

 

9 Eyepiece release catch

 

To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this

 

catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.

 

0 BRIGHT (brightness) control

 

This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.

 

(See page 79.)

 

CONTRAST control

 

This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See

The camera head uses a lithium battery (CR2032) to retain date and time data.

When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the clock indication dose not appear. Replace the lithium battery and set the clock (see page 77).

1 Pull the upper part of the battery cover (on the rear of the camera head) forward and turn the cover clockwise.

For detaching the VTR or camera adaptor, see “Fitting a VTR” next page.

Note

Carefully read the instructions for replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries may explode if misused.

Use only CR2032-type lithium batteries. Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when the camcorder is moved. If you have difficulty finding CR2032-type lithium batteries, contact your Sony dealer.

Rear of the camera head

Battery cover

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PEAKING control

This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder

image. (See page 79.)

TALLY switch

Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp

8.

Viewfinder connector (20-pin)

Connect this to the VF connector (front) on the camera

head.

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2 Take out the lithium battery.

Press down and pull out toward you.

3 Reverse step 2 to insert a replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you.

4 Close the battery cover.

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DXC-D30WS, DXC-D30WSP specifications

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