Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 15
Chapter 1 Overview
cViewfinder front-to-back positioning
lever
To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-to-
back direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK
knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and
the LOCK knob.
dViewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position
of the viewfinder (see page 35).
eViewfinder fitting shoe
Attach the viewfinder.
fVF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin,
rectangular)
Connect the cable of the supplied viewfinder.
gVF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin,
round)
Connect the cable of the optional DXF-51 or
DXF-20W viewfinder.
For connecting the DXF-51, optional parts are
required. Consult a Sony service representative for
information about connecting the DXF-51.
hLens mount securing rubber
After locking the lens in position using the lens
locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the
two projections. This fixes the lens mount,
preventing it from coming loose.
iViewfinder front-to-back positioning
knob (LOCK knob)
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back
position of the viewfinder (see page 35).
jFitting for optional microphone holder
Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see
page44).
kShoulder pad
Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the
position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the
position for maximum convenience when
operating the camcorder on your shoulder (see
page49).
lLIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin,
female)
A video light with a maximum power
consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer
Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see
page47).
mLens cable clamp
Clamp a lens cable.
nMIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)
connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)
Connect a stereo microphone to this connector.
The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.
oLENS connector (12-pin)
Connect a lens cable to this connector.
Note
When connecting or disconnnecting the lens
cable to this connector, power off the camco rder
first.
pTripod mount
When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the
tripod adaptor (optional).
qLens mount (special bayonet mount)
Attach the lens.
Consult a Sony service representative for
information about available lenses.
rLens locking lever
After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rot ate
the lens mount ring with this lever to lock th e lens
in position.
After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens
mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from
becoming detached.
sLens mount cap
Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever.
When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for
protection from dust.