AIS-FLAT
Active Interface Shoe to Universal Shoe Adapter Assembly and Use Instructions
Description
These adapters are designed to allow the use of standard cold shoe devices
on Sony
’
s Camcorders that use the Active Interface Shoe (AIS). AIS should
not be confused with Sony
’
s Intelligent Accessory Shoe (IAS). If you have a
camcorder or camera with IAS, please use the UNI-FLAT or UNI-CUBE
adapter instead.
Contents
Included in the package should be the assembled adapter as ordered and adjusting washers.
Compatibility
The AIS-CUBE and AIS-FLAT models have been tested to work on these Sony camcorder models:
Many other Sony brand camcorders are compatible but have not been tested. To report compatibility
or incompatibility, please email
.
Handling
When working with this or any other camera or camcorder, be sure to handle them gently.
Camcorders have precise internal components that may be damaged when handled improperly.
Consult the camcorder's manual for details.
While working with the the camcorder at a table or bench, placing it on on a soft, clean pad or towel is
a good idea. Using excessive force may damage parts. If screws or parts bind such that they don
’
t
turn, stop, back up and check to be sure it is aligned.
Installation
The adapter is shipped pre-assembled. It does not need to be taken apart, and should not be taken
apart in normal use to avoid losing the post and washers.
Note on the adapter that there is an “H” base on the bottom. That base is to be inserted into the
Active Interface Shoe, with the base
’
s flat edges to the back and front. Insert the base with the
bottom flat to the AIS socket. The front tabs drop down into the notches of the AIS shoe, the rear
base tabs drop behind the AIS shoe. Then, slide the adapter forward and turn the top block
clockwise. Tighten the top block by hand strength only. Test the mounting before use, the adapter
should not wobble or shake. If it does. loosen the block a little and tighten again. If the adapter does
not tighten parallel to the camera, use the included spacer kit, which includes washers of several
thicknesses. Instructions are on the spacer kit bag.
HDR-HC1
HDR-HC3
HDR-HC5
HDR-HC7
HDR-CX1
HDR-SR1
HDR-SR5
HDR-SR7
HDR-UX1
HDR-UX3
HDR-UX5
HDR-UX7
