AJA CION, Operation Manual

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Mounting a Lens to CION
Tools needed: None
Parts needed: PL mount lens.
CION features a PL (positive lock) lens mount. This lens mount is robust, yet simple to
operate. Lenses may be exchanged when CION is powered up or powered down.
1. To remove the PL Lens Mount Cover, place one hand on the PL Lens Mount Cover and
with the other hand, turn the outer locking ring of the PL Lens Mount counter
clockwise.
NOTE: Limit the amount of time that the PL Lens Mount Cover or a lens is not attached to CION to
avoid dust and other debris entering the lens mount.
NOTE: Some PL mount lenses will have a notch in each of their four pronged flanges, while others
will have only a single notch in one flange. If your lens only has a single notch in one flange,
align this notch with the pin inside of the PL Lens Mount accordingly prior to sliding the lens
into the lens mount. The locating pin inside of the PL Lens Mount is located on the upper right
hand side of the mount.
2. Slide the lens into the PL Lens Mount carefully.
3. Once the lens is in place, turn the outer locking ring of the PL Lens Mount clockwise
to lock the lens in place.
NOTE: Do not remove your hand from supporting the lens until you are confident that the lens is
secured in the PL Lens Mount.
NOTE: With heavier lenses (lenses in excess of approximately 5.5 lbs/2.5 kg), the use of a third-party
lens support is required.
Connecting a Monitoring Device to CION
Tools needed: None
Parts needed: User supplied 3G or 1.485Gbps SDI cables (BNC connectors) and/or HDMI
cables (type A connectors).
CION may be used with a wide variety of monitoring devices. CION features multiple SDI
and HDMI output connectors that may be attached to electronic viewfinders, onboard
monitors, off-board monitors, projectors, etc. As a general rule, the use of the SDI
connections on CION are preferred due to the locking BNC connector design.