Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions; Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section - Panasonic AG-HPX371E Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 2
Parts and Their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

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1 POWER switch
Use to turn the power on and off.
2 Battery holder
A battery from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.
For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting
the Battery Type] (PDF page 95).
3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
Connect this camera to an external DC power supply.
For details, refer to [Use of the external DC power
supply] (PDF page 97).
4 BREAKER switch
This switch is located on the camera base.
When an excessive amount of current is fed through
the video camera recorder, due to a malfunction, the
breaker automatically turns off the power to protect the
device. Press this button after conducting an internal
inspection or repair. The camera will power up if it is
working normally.
5 Light shoe
A video light or similar accessory can be attached here.
(Size of holes for securing screws)
• 1/4-20UNC (6 mm or shorter screws)
6 Shoulder strap fittings
The shoulder strap is attached here.
For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap]
(PDF page 106).
7 Lens mount (1/3-bayonet mount)
The lens is attached here.
For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (PDF page 98).
8 Lens lever
Tighten this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.
For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (PDF page 98).
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9 Mount cap
To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. Replace the
cap when a lens is not mounted.
10 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables.
For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (PDF page 98).
11 Tripod mount
To mount the camera on a tripod, attach the optional
tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) here.
For details, refer to [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod]
(PDF page 106).
12 Lens jack (12-pin)
The lens connection cord is connected here. For
a detailed description of your lens, refer to the
manufacturer's instruction manual.
13 Battery release lever
Pull down the release lever to release the battery.
14 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
For details, see [Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder
Position] (PDF page 87).
15 Light control switch
For details, refer to [Power Supply] (PDF page 95).
16 Cable holder
Used to secure the light and microphone cables.
17 Accessory mounting hole
Accessories can be attached here. Do not use this hole
for purposes other than attaching accessories.
(Size of holes for securing screws)
• 1/4-20UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)
• 3/8-16UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)
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