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2. Preparation
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Attaching Devices
Clamp Lever Operation
Operate the clamp levers when attaching/
removing or adjusting the position of the
microphone and viewfinder.
When attaching, turn the clamp lever clockwise to
secure the rod.
When removing or adjusting the position, turn the
clamp lever counterclockwise to loosen the clamp
lever.
If a clamp lever is in a position that makes it
difficult to turn, pull the clamp lever off and rotate
it to an angle that will make operation easier. Then
place the clamp lever back on.
Clamp lever
Adjusting the Microphone Holder
Position
Loosen the clamp lever, and turn the microphone
holder to move it forward/backward to adjust the
position.
Clamp lever
Microphone holder and microphone orientation
Attach so that the microphone holder and
microphone are oriented as shown in the
following diagram.
Replacing the Microphone Rod
[Notes]
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The microphone rod is attached when shipped from the
factory.
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Attach/remove the microphone rod while the camcorder
is turned off.
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Attach/remove the microphone rod with the body cap
attached so as not to damage the image sensor.
1
Loosen the screw.
2
Withdraw the microphone rod.
3
Attach the microphone rod in the reverse
sequence.
Attaching the Viewfinder
[Note]
Attach/remove the viewfinder while the camcorder is turned
off.
1
Loosen the viewfinder clamp lever, and insert
the viewfinder onto the microphone rod.
Clamp
lever
2
Adjust the left/right positioning of the
viewfinder, tighten the clamp lever, and then
connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder
connector of the camcorder.
[Note]
Check that the viewfinder is securely attached. The
viewfinder may fall off during shooting if the clamp
lever is loose.
Adjusting the viewfinder orientation
Tilt the viewfinder up/down to adjust the angle of
the viewfinder.
You can adjust the angle so that the viewfinder
