Operation And Connectors Section - Sony PXW-X500 Manual
Solid-state memory camcorder
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g Lens mount securing rubber
After locking the lens in position using the lens
locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the
two projections. This fixes the lens mount,
preventing it from coming loose.
h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning
knob (LOCK knob)
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back
position of the viewfinder (see page 33).
i Attachment for optional microphone
holder
Attach an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
(see page 39).
j Shoulder pad
Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the
position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the
position for maximum convenience when
operating the camcorder on your shoulder (see
page 45).
k LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin,
female)
A video light with a maximum power
consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer
Ultralight 2 or equivalent, can be connected (see
page 44).
l Lens cable clamp
Clamp the lens cable.
m MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)
connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)
Connect a stereo microphone to this connector.
The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.
n LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable to this connector.
Note
When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this
connector, power off the camcorder first.
o Tripod mount
When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the
tripod adaptor (optional).
p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Attach the lens.
Consult a Sony service representative for
information about available lenses.
q Lens locking lever
After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate
the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens
in position.
After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens
mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from
becoming detached.
r Lens mount cap
Remove by pushing the lens locking lever up.
When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for
protection from dust.
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a REC START (recording start) button
Press to start recording. Press it again to stop
recording. The operation is the same as that of the
REC button on the lens.
b SHUTTER switch
Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push to
SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter
mode setting. When this switch is operated, the
new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for
about three seconds.
For details, see "Setting the Electronic Shutter"
(page 53).
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