Panasonic P2 HD Camcorder Operating Instructions - Page 115
When Using Audio Devices, Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
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Preparation When Using Audio Devices 1 Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to which the XLR cable is connected. 3 Set the LINE/MIC selector switch on the rear panel to [LINE]. Note This can be set to detect when a connector is inserted into the AUDIO IN terminal, and automatically switch between signals input to CH1/CH2 and to CH3/CH4. > [REAR XLR AUTO CH1/2], [REAR XLR AUTO CH3/4] (page 189) AUDIO IN Switch LINE/MIC Selector Switch AUDIO IN Jack Mounting the Camera on a Tripod When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod adapter supplied with the camera. 1 Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod. Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter Tripod Adapter Tripod Adapter Pan head Note Select an appropriate hole in the adapter, taking into account the center of gravity of the camera and tripod adapter combined. Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the pan head screw. 2 Mount the camera on the tripod adapter. Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you hear a "click". Red Lever Black Lever While holding the red lever down, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera backward to remove it. Note If the tripod adapter pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been removed, hold the red lever down and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again, in order to return the pin to its original position. Please note that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center. Preparation: Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 115