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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
14
Chapter 1 Overview
c Viewfinder 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.
d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position
of the viewfinder (see page 34).
e Viewfinder fitting shoe
Attach the viewfinder.
f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin,
rectangular)
Connect the cable of the supplied viewfinder.
g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin,
round)
Connect the cable of the optional DXF-51, DXF-
C50W or DXF-20W viewfinder.
For connecting the DXF-51 or DXF-C50W, optional
parts are required. Consult a Sony service
representative for information about connecting the
DXF-51 or DXF-C50W.
h Lens 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.
i Viewfinder front-to-back positioning
knob (LOCK knob)
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back
position of the viewfinder (see page 34).
j Fitting for optional microphone holder
Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see
page 42).
k Shoulder 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
page 46).
l LIGHT (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
page 45).
m Lens cable clamp
Clamp a lens cable.
n MIC 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.
o LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect a lens cable to this connector.
This connector is not used for a
1
/
2
-inch lens
which is connected by a hot shoe inside the lens
mount.
Note
When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this
connector, power off the camcorder first.
p Tripod mount
When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the
tripod adaptor (optional).
q Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Attach the lens.
On the inner side of the lens mount is a 14-pin
connector (two 7-pin connectors) for connecting
the lens.
Consult a Sony service representative for
information about available lenses.
Note
The auto iris function is not available if the mounted lens
has a 7-pin connector for connection to the camera.
The video level indication and the iris position indication
are also disabled.
r Lens locking lever
After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate
the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens
in position.
After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens
mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from
becoming detached.