Names of Parts

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Shoe

For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.

Tally Lamp

Built-in Microphone

Monitor Speaker

Cross-Shaped Button ( U_botton D_botton L_botton R_botton )/Set Button ( REC button )

For operating the menu and cursor and for confirming a setting, as well as for configuring the settings for time code and user’s bit.

When a function is assigned to the cross-shaped button, it functions as a user button.

Tripod Mounting Screw Hole

[FIX/VAR/OFF] zoom speed switch

For switching the zoom speed of the zoom lever B24 at the handle.

Accessory Mounting Screw Hole

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Wireless LAN Antenna Terminal 550

Viewfinder

Eyecup

Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision.

Visibility Adjustment Lever

[ PHONE ] Headphone Jack (Φ3.5 mm)

[TC IN/OUT] switch

[TC] TC Input/Output Terminal

[REC] Record Trigger Button

Starts/stops recording.

Memo

This switch is interlocked with the [REC/HOLD] button B23 at the top of the handle.

[EXP.FOCUS/9] Expanded Focus Assist/User 9 Button

For switching the expanded focus ON or OFF.

You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button.

Zoom Lever at the Grip

Hood Release Button

External Microphone Cable Clamp

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-pin x 2)

Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)

For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).

Caution

Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.

If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the camera recorder may fall and cause injuries.

Check the [INSTRUCTIONS] provided with the shoulder belt before using.

[REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock Switch

Starts/stops recording.
Set the switch to [HOLD] to lock the [REC] Trigger button.

Memo

This switch is interlocked with the [REC] button B16 on the grip.

[REC] button B16 on the grip is not locked.

Zoom Lever on Handle