Preparations and Installation 2 Chapter

2-7 Preparing the Power Supply

This camera operates on DC 12 V (10.5 to 17 V).Supplying power directly to the camera headConnect a power supply to the DC IN connector of the camera head.

Use a commercially available shielded cable by attaching the supplied 8-pin connector for a power cable.

For details on the connection, consult your local Sony representative.To turn on the camera

Set the CAM POWER switch of the camera head to the ON side, and the camera is turned on.

Power is also supplied to the viewfinder and lens mounted on the camera head.Power of 12 V or 24 V can be fed to accessories via the DC OUT connectors.Supplying power via the interface box

To supply power via the interface box, mount the interface box to the rear of the camera head. If the interface box is mounted on the top, the power is not fed to the camera head.

Connect a power supply to the DC IN connector (XLR 4- pin) of the interface box.

To turn on the camera

Set the CAM POWER switch of the camera head to the CA side, and the camera is turned on.

The power is also supplied to the viewfinder and lens mounted on the camera head.

To use an AC power sourceAn AC power source can be connected, by using the AC- DN2B AC Adaptor.1 Attach the AC-DN2B to the interface box.

2 Connect the DC power cord supplied with the AC- DN2B to the DC IN connector of the interface box.

3 Connect the AC-DN2B to an AC power source.To use a battery pack

The BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery Pack can be used. By attaching the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to the interface box, connect the BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery

Pack to the interface box.

Notes

•Remove the battery pack if the camera will be out of use for an extended period.

•Charge the battery, using the specified battery charger, before use.For charging, refer to the instructions for the battery charger.1 Attach the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to the interface box.

BKP-L551

LOCK

DC IN

10.5V-17V

Interface box

2 Aligning the groove on the BP-GL95 with the projection on the BKP-L551, slide the BP-GL95 so that the connectors engage.

3 Connect the DC cable of the BKP-L551 to the DC IN connector of the interface box.

When the battery is connected to the DC IN connector of the interface box, power is fed to the camera head, viewfinder, and lens.

Note

Power is not supplied to the recorder mounted on the camera head. To supply power to the recorder, connect a power supply to the DC IN connector on the camera head.

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Preparing the Power Supply