Preparations and Installation 2 Chapter

Attaching a viewfinder

When the supplied center handle is attached to the top of the camera head, you can attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder shoe of the center handle after removing the viewfinder shoe from the camera head.

The procedure for attaching the viewfinder is the same as when attaching it to the viewfinder shoe of the camera head (see page 21).

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

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Preparing the Power Supply