Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V Operating Manual page 16

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Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Depending on the specifications of the tripod,
your camcorder may not attach in the proper
direction.
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BATT (battery) release lever (21)
To fasten the grip belt
To attach the lens hood
Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly
(), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood
in the direction of the arrow ().
When attaching the lens hood, align the
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opening section of the lens hood with the flash-
emitting section of the camcorder properly.
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Securing ring
To remove the lens hood, turn the securing ring
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of the lens hood in the opposite direction from
that of the arrow.
Remove the lens hood when you record movies
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using the NightShot function. If you do not do
so, the shadow of the lens hood will be reflected
and recorded in your movies.
Remove the lens hood when you operate
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the camcorder with the supplied remote
commander.
To attach the Step Down Ring
Align the Step Down Ring with the
camcorder properly (), then turn it in the
direction of the arrow until the Step Down
Ring is locked in place ().
You can change the filter diameter to 37mm
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(1 1/2 in.) by attaching the Step Down Ring,
allowing you to use the recommended
conversion lens.
You cannot attach the wide end conversion lens/
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filter, if the Step Down Ring is attached.
To remove Step Down Ring, turn it in the
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opposite direction from that of the arrow.