Sony nxcam HXR-NX3D1E Operating Manual page 116

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Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to
accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a
microphone (sold separately). The accessory
can be turned on or off as you open or close
the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push
it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
When you open the shoe cover, slide it as
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indicated by the arrow.
When you are recording movies with an
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external flash (sold separately) connected
to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of
the external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
When an external microphone (sold
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separately) is connected, it takes precedence
over the built-in microphone (p. 43).
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Battery pack (13)
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START/STOP button (24)
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Accessory Shoe (9)
GB
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  (USB) jack (53)
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DC IN jack (13)
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Grip belt (23)
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Hook for a shoulder belt
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Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
separately: the length of the screw must be less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
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BATT (battery) release lever (14)