Panasonic

Attaching accessories

character_bullet-largeAdjusting the grip belt

character_bullet-largeAttaching the lens hood

character_bullet-largeAttaching the eye cup [X2100]/[X1600]

character_bullet-largeAttaching the handle unit [X2100]/[X1600]

character_bullet-largeAttaching the external microphone

character_bullet-largeAttaching a tripod


Adjusting the grip belt

bullet02Adjust the grip belt so that it fits the size of your hand.

bullet02If the buckle is difficult to tighten, move the pad backward and tighten the buckle again.


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(A) Buckle

(B) Pad


  1. Open the buckle section.

  1. Pull the end of the belt.


Attaching the lens hood

character_diamondRemoving

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(A) Lens hood release button


  1. While pressing the lens hood release button, turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to remove it.


character_diamondAttaching

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(A) Mounting mark


  1. Insert the lens hood into the unit.

bullet02Align the mounting marks on the lens hood and unit.

  1. Turn the lens hood clockwise.

bullet02Turn until the lens clicks and locks into place.


character_diamondOpening and closing the lens cover

Use the lens cover opening and closing lever to open and close the lens cover.

Open the lens cover when shooting.

When not using the unit, close the lens cover in order to protect the lens.

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bullet02Do not press the lens cover with force. Doing so may damage the lens and lens cover.

bullet02The lens cover may not open and close or the lens hood may not attach depending on the various filters and MC protectors mounted to the front lens of the unit.


Attaching the eye cup [X2100]/[X1600]

  1. Attach the eye cup by aligning the groove on the mounting part of the eye cup with the inner ridge of the eye cup.

The illustration below is an example of attaching the eye cup to use it with your right eye. If you rotate the eye cup to the left by 180° before attaching it, you can use it with your left eye.

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(A) Groove

(B) Ridge


Attaching the handle unit [X2100]/[X1600]

icon_model-x2100 uses the supplied accessory.

icon_model-x1600 uses the optional VW-HU1.

icon_model-x1200 does not support the handle unit.


bullet02Press the power button to turn off the unit. (character_referenceTurning the unit on/off)

  1. Open the microphone holder.

Open buckle (1), and detach fitting (2) from hook (3).

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  1. Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder mounting section on the handle unit.

bullet02Attach using a commercially-available screwdriver.

bullet02There will be some rubbing noises with the rubber when screwing in the microphone holder mounting screws, but please ensure they are done up tightly.

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(A) Microphone holder

(B) Microphone holder mounting screws

  1. Push the handle unit into the handle unit mounting section on the camera.

Match the positions of mounting mark (C) on the handle unit and mounting mark (D) on the camera when pushing in.


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  1. Slide the handle unit in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Slide up to mounting mark (E).

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  1. While pressing the handle unit mounting screw down, turn it in the direction indicated by arrow (2) until it stops.

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character_diamondHow to remove

Remove by doing the steps for attaching in reverse.


bullet02Keep the microphone holder mounting screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.


Attaching the external microphone

character_diamondAttaching an external microphone to the <INPUT 1>/<INPUT 2> terminals icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600

When the handle unit (icon_model-x2100 supplied, icon_model-x1600 optional) is attached to the unit, you can attach an external microphone such as a unidirectional microphone AG-MC200G (optional) that is compatible with XLR terminals to the handle.

  1. Open the microphone holder.

  1. Attach the external microphone to the microphone holder, then close the buckle to secure the external microphone.

Attach the fitting to the hook and close the buckle in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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  1. Connect the microphone cable to the <INPUT 1> terminal.

  1. Attach the microphone cable to the microphone cable clamp.

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(A) <INPUT 1> terminal

(B) Microphone cable clamp

  1. Switch the <INPUT1> switch to match the microphone to be connected.

bullet02When removing the microphone cable from the <INPUT 1> terminal, remove by lifting levers.

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(C) Levers


character_diamondAttaching an external microphone to the <MIC> terminal

You can attach an external microphone, such as a Stereo Microphone VW-VMS10 (optional), etc., that is compatible with the stereo mini jack.

bullet02Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

  1. Attach the external microphone to the accessory shoe.

bullet02For details about how to attach the external microphone, refer to the operating instructions for the external microphone.

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(D) Accessory shoe

  1. Connect the microphone cable to the <MIC> terminal.

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Attaching a tripod

The tripod mounting holes accept 1/4-20 UNC screws.

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bullet02Use a tripod in safe locations.

bullet02The depth of the tripod mounting holes is 5.5 mm (0.22 character_double-prime). Do not over-tighten the tripod screw when attaching the unit to a tripod.

bullet02Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 character_double-prime) or more may damage the unit.