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Preparing the Lens
Chapter 2 Preparations
Preparing the Lens
Mounting the Lens
First power off the unit, and then mount the lens using the
following procedure.
(To mount a
1
/
2
-inch type lens, carry out steps 1 to 3.)
For information about using the lens, refer to the
operating instructions for the lens.
1
Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens
mount cap from the lens mount.
2
Align the center pin on the lens with the center slot in
the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.
3
Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever
down to lock the lens.
If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while
the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious
accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is
recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be
put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above.
Mounting a
2
/
3
-inch type lens requires a
2
/
3
-inch type
lens mount adaptor.
4
If a
2
/
3
-inch type lens has been mounted, connect the
lens cable to the LENS connector.
Connecting the lens cable to the LENS connector
when the camcorder is powered may cause a
malfunction of the camcorder or the lens. Before
connecting the lens cable, be sure to check that the
camcorder is powered off.
5
Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
If the focus is not precisely correct at the telephoto and
wide-angle ends of zoom operations, adjust the flange
focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange
plane to the focusing plane).
Once adjusted, no further adjustment is required unless the
lens is changed.
When carrying out the adjustment, use the supplied flange
focal length adjustment chart as the subject.
If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move the
camera or subject during adjustment, this will cause an
adjustment error.
Carrying out the adjustment
When using the VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens
With the VCL-719BXS lens supplied with the PDW-
F330K, zoom and focus operations automatically adjust
the flange focal length.
Caution
Note
1
3
245
Lens mount
securing rubber
Note
Note
Flange focal length
adjustment chart (supplied)
Approx. 3 m