Sony DVW-970 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position / Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Camcorder
7-8 Adjusting the
Shoulder Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position
(factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or
forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps
you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder
on your shoulder.
Proceed as follows:
Adjusting the shoulder pad position
1
Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to
unlock the shoulder pad.
2
Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is
in the most convenient position.
3
Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the
selected position.
7-9 Putting on the Rain
Cover (Not Supplied)
Attach the rain cover (part number 3-191-064-02) as
illustrated below. You can insert and remove cassette tapes,
operate various switches and controls, and mount the
camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover
attached.
1,3
2
Shoulder pad
Bottom
When a shoulder
belt is not used,
cover the holes
on the rain cover
with caps.
When you use a
shoulder strap,
use these holes.
For details, see
the following
diagram.
Rear
Front
Velcro tape Drawstring
Pass the shoulder strap post clearly through this hole
on the rain cover.
Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the
eyecup out and fasten the drawstring around
the eyecup.
Drawstring
Velcro tape
Velcro tape