Canon XJ27x6.5B AF, Operation Manual

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1 HOW TO MOUNT
1-1 Mounting the Lens onto
the Camera
Mounting the Lens onto the Large-
sized Camera
1
Make sure that the panning and tilting mechanism
of the cam head on the tripod/pedestal is securely
locked.
2
Turn the mount lock knob of the camera 90 degrees
counterclockwise as viewed from the lens. Also,
remove the protection plate/cap from the camera.
3
Remove the connector cap(s) on the rear surface of
the lens and the dust cap.
4
Carefully holding the lens with both hands, mount it
by hanging the V-wedge of the lens over that of the
camera, with aligning the lens locating pin of the lens
with U-shaped groove of the V-wedge of the camera.
V-Wedge
Lens Locating
Pin
Mounting Pin
Mount Lock
Knob
Pin Hole
U-Shaped
Groove
V-Wedge
CAUTION
The lens is quite heavy. When lifting the lens, use both hands to
hold two recessed handles on both side of the lens shroud, and
assure the correct lifting posture.
Failure to do so may cause the lens to drop, resulting in damage to
the lens and/or injury.
5
After lining up the lens correctly, press the lens
toward the camera, and at same time make sure that
the mounting pin at the bottom of the lens mount is
fitted securely into the corresponding pin hole on the
camera. Then, turn the mount lock knob of the camera
clockwise (to the direction indicated by the arrow/see
the figure below) to secure the lens to the camera.
V-Wedge
Lens Locating
Pin
Mounting Pin
Mount Lock
Knob
Pin Hole
U-Shaped
Groove
V-Wedge
* (NOTE)
• The connector(s) on the lens and the camera are connected
automatically by performing steps 4 and 5 . If an attempt is made
to connect them forcibly without lining up the spring pin with the
pin hole as described in step
5 , the lens and camera connectors
may be damaged.
• After installing all units, including the operation’s accessories, on
tripod or pedestal, adjusting work for balance of the cam head is
required.
Mounting the Lens onto the Portable
Camera
When using the portable camera, the supporter to mount the
lens is required.
Depending on the camera models, the supporters which
can be used with a camera differ. For details, contact your
Canon dealer or your Canon sales representative.