Sony EVID70P Operating Instructions - Page 39

Basic Operations B Basic Operations Preparations Installation Be sure to place the main unit on a flat surface. If you must place the camera on an inclined surface, make sure the incline is less than ±15 degrees. Notes • Do not grasp the camera head when carrying the video camera. • Do not turn the camera head manually. Doing so will result in the camera malfunctioning. To attach the camera to a tripod Use a tripod with screws meeting either of the following specifications. length ISO standard: length 4.5 mm ±0.2 mm ASA standard: length 0.197 inches To attach a wide conversion lens The camera's lens portion is threaded. To attach the conversion lens you use, align the lens with those threads, and turn it to the right to attach it securely. Acceptable wide conversion lenses should weigh less than 100 g (4 oz), and should not exceed the dimensions given in the illustration below. Screw tapping used to attach the camera Camera side 55 (2 5/32) 51 (2) 37 (1 15/32) 25 (31/32) 37 (1 15/32) 3 (1/8) Unit: mm (inch) Notes In order to prevent the wide conversion lens from falling, follow the advice given below. • Be sure that the lens is tightened securely, as far as it will go. • Do not use a wide conversion lens in an environment where it is subject to vibration or shock. • Check periodically, at least once year, to ensure that the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant, make this periodic check more frequently. • Take other measures to ensure the wide conversion lens does not come loose and fall. (For example, secure it with epoxy or tape, etc.) Preparations 39 GB