Mounting On A Tripod - Sony HXC-FB80 Operating Instructions Manual

3
Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO 1 IN
connector, and secure with the cable clamp.
Cable clamp
4
Set the audio input 1 selector switch to match the type of
microphone used.
Microphone not requiring a phantom power supply
from the camera:
Set to MIC.
Microphone requiring a phantom power supply from
the camera:
Set to +48V. Select +48V when using the microphone supplied
with the HXC-FB80K.
Note
The AUDIO 1 IN and AUDIO 2 IN connectors on the camera are
female XLR connectors (3-pin) used to provide a phantom 48 V power
supply. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.
5
Switch the input level to match the sensitivity of the
microphone used.
The input level in standalone operation mode can be adjusted
using the <AUDIO> page setting (factory default: 60 dB) in the
MAINTENANCE menu or by assigning the function on the
<VR ASSIGN> page in the OPERATION menu.
Note
If the input level on the camera is not at an appropriate setting for the
microphone sensitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-
to-noise ratio may be affected.
Connecting a microphone to the AUDIO 2 IN
connector
You can connect a monaural microphone to the AUDIO 2 IN
connector, using an optional CAC-12 microphone holder.
For details about attaching the microphone, refer to the operation
manual for the microphone.
For details about setting the audio input 2 selector switch and input
level of the AUDIO 2 IN connector, see steps 4 and 5 in "Connecting
a microphone to the AUDIO 1 IN connector" (page 24).
Attaching the microphone holder
1
Remove the screw hole cover from the microphone holder
attachment.
2
Attach the CAC-12 microphone holder and secure to the
camera using the two supplied screws (+B4×8).

Mounting on a Tripod

Mount the camera on a tripod, using the optional VCT-U14 or VCT-
14 Tripod Adaptor.
Notes
• If camera instability still affects shooting when using a tripod with the
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor, use the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor for
professional use.
• Select an appropriate hole from among those at the bottom of the tripod
adaptor, considering the balance of the weight of the camera and the tripod
adaptor. If an inappropriate hole is selected, the center of gravity may
cause the camera to fall over, resulting in injury.
• Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of the screw of the
tripod. If they do not match, the tripod adaptor cannot be attached to the
tripod securely.
1
Attach the VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the camera
platform.
Tripod adaptor
25
Camera platform