Preparing the Camcorder
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Preparing the Camcorder
This section covers basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the supplied handle unit and lens
hood, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.
IMPORTANT
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching, removing or adjusting the various accessories. Using a
table or other stable surface is recommended.
Attaching the Handle Unit
The camcorder is functional even if you remove the handle unit. However, to use the INPUT terminals (
A
infrared light (
A
85) and tally lamp (
A
35), the handle unit must be correctly attached to the camcorder.
1 Attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit.
• Use a commercially available Phillips head ("crosshead")
screwdriver and the two supplied screws.
2 Align the handle unit with the handle attachment unit and
then
s
lide the handle unit forward all the way.
3 Firmly tighten the front and rear
s
crew
s
.
• To tighten the rear screws of the handle unit you can use a
coin or similar object.
Summary of Contents for XA70
Page 1: ...4K Camcorder Instruction Manual NTSC PUB DIE 0572 000 ...
Page 4: ...4 ...
Page 16: ...Names of Parts 16 ...
Page 90: ...Using the Optional GP E2 GPS Receiver 90 ...
Page 110: ...Clip and Photo Operations 110 ...
Page 118: ...Audio Output 118 ...