JVC GY-DV5000U GY-DV5000U 3-CCD Professional DV Camcorder 92 page instruction - Page 17

3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens Pin Hole 1. 4. 3. 2. When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens itself. Then grasp this portion and pull out. 1. Loosen the mount ring. 2. Connect the cable connector. 3. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount. 4. Tighten the mount ring. CAUTION: ● Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed back focus. ● Set the GY-DV5000's power switch to "OFF" before the zoom lens is attached or detached. 3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder By changing the position of the viewfinder mount base on the camera the viewfinder can be observed with either the left or the right eye. When shipped from the factory, the viewfinder mount base is attached so that the viewfinder is mounted for right eye use. After the viewfinder has been attached, the viewfinder can be slid forward. 1. 3. Screw holes for left eye use Sliding securing ring 2. Cap 4. Fastening screws Cap HEXAGON WRENCH 5. 1. 4. Stopper screw 3. Mounting guide Viewfinder mount base 2. Connector 1. Viewfinder 3. Sliding securing ring 2. 30 ■ Observing the viewfinder with the left eye Change the mounting position of the viewfinder mount base. 1. Loosen the two fastening screws of the viewfinder mount base with an hexagon wrench (Provided) and then remove the viewfinder mount base (including the sliding securing ring). 2. Remove the cap. 3. Mount the viewfinder mount base (including the sliding securing ring) at the screw holes for left eye use and tighten the screw with the hexagon wrench (Provided). 4. Attach the removed cap on the right-eye side. ■ Attaching the Viewfinder 1. Loosen the stopper screw. 2. Connect the cable connector. 3. Attach the viewfinder with its guide aligned with the shoe. 4. Tighten the stopper screw. 5. Tighten the sliding securing ring. * Reverse the procedure to remove the viewfinder. ■ Sliding the viewfinder forward 1. Loosen the sliding securing ring. 2. Slide the viewfinder forward. 3. Tighten the sliding securing ring. CAUTION: ● Set the GY-DV5000's power switch to "OFF" before the viewfinder is attached or detached. 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (Provided) 1.3. 4. 2. 5. Microphone cable Cable clamp 6. VF Connect the provided microphone to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. 1. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder. 2. Attach the microphone to the attachment guide on the viewfinder as illustrated. 3. Confirm that there is no gap between the microphone and the viewfinder, and then tighten the stopper screw. 4. Tighten the screw on the microphone. The microphone should be firmly attached. 5. Connect the cable from the microphone to the FRONT AUDIO IN connector on the camera. 6. Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp provided on the front side of the microphone holder. MEMO: When attaching the viewfinder for use with the left eye, the provided microphone cannot be attached. In this case, use the optional microphone holder KA-A50 and microphones MV-P615U/618U (phantom microphone). 3-5 Attaching the Microphone (Optional) 2,4. KA-A50 Microphone holder 1. 3. MV-P615U/MV-P618U 6. 5. FRONT AUDIO INPUT Microphone cable With the optional KA-A50 microphone holder, the optional microphones MV-P615U (phantom microphone) and MV-P618U (phantom microphone) can be used. 1. Secure the microphone holder with 2 screws. 2. Turn the small knob located on the outer side of the microphone holder counterclockwise to loosen it, and loosen the large knob located on the inner side in the same way. Rotate the large knob fully counterclockwise to open the holder. 3. Attach the microphone to the microphone holder at the designated place so that the microphone does not interfere with the cassette cover. 4. Set the microphone holder so that the height is level, and tighten the inside and outside knobs to secure the microphone. 5. Connect the microphone cable to the FRONT AUDIO IN connector. ● When the microphone is connected to REAR AUDIO IN connector on the rear panel, set the CH-1 or CH-2 AUDIO input selector switch to REAR. 6. Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp located on the front side of the microphone holder. 7. Make sure to perform the correct settings for use of a phantom microphone. ☞ See "FRONT/REAR AUDIO INPUT switch !" on page 15. CAUTION: ● When the light mounted on the camera is used at the same time, if the microphone in use has a long sound collecting section, the microphone's shadow may appear in the image. 31