Parts And Their Functions; Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section - Panasonic P2HD VariCam AJ-HPX3700G Operating Instructions Manual

Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

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1. POWER switch
Used to turn on/off the power.
2. Battery mount
A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.
3. DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
The unit is connected to an external DC power supply.
4. BREAKER switch
When an excessive amount of current is fed through the
unit, due to any abnormal event, the breaker
automatically turns off the power in order to protect the
device.
After the interior of the unit has been checked and/or
repaired, this button must be depressed. If there is no
unusual reaction, the unit can be powered-up.
5. GPS connector
This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS910G.
6. Shoulder strap fittings
The shoulder strap is attached here.
7. Light shoe
A video light or similar accessory can be attached here.
8. Lens mount (bayonet 2/3-type)
The lens is attached here.
9. Lens lever
Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.
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10. Lens mount cap
11. Light cable clamp
12. Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
13. Tripod mount
14. LENS jack (12-pin)
15. DC OUT (DC power supply output) socket
16. Accessory mounting holes (handle)
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To remove the cap, raise the 9. Lens lever.
When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.
Secures the light cable.
This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables.
When you want to mount unit on a tripod, the optional
tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached here.
The lens connection cord is connected here. For a
detailed description of your lens, see the relevant
manufacturer's instruction manual.
This output socket is designed for 12 V DC. It provides a
maximum current of 1.5 A.
Connect an external switch to this socket to control
recording starts and stops or an LED for use as a tally
lamp. For more information, see [ Connection of the DC
OUT connector and External REC start/stop switch ]
(page 125) .
Note
Make sure the total of current output from DC OUT,
REMOTE, VF, and LENS connector do not exceed 2.5
A.
Use these holes to mount accessories. These holes
should not be used for any other purpose.
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