41Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Grip UnitThe grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions (at15º intervals) to give you a convenient grip angle forhigh- and low-angle shooting.1 Set the Q switch to OFF.2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from thecamcorder.3 Firmly insert the grip unit’s plug all the way into thegrip unit connection terminal on the camcorder.• Make sure to insert the plug all the way in, until thewhite line around the terminal is not visible.• If the plug is not correctly connected (for example, ifthe white line around the terminal is partly visible), allthe controls on the camcorder may be disabled.4 Attach the grip unit to the camcorder aligning it at thedesired angle and tighten the grip unit’s lock screw.Adjusting the Grip BeltAdjust the grip belt so that you can reach the START/STOP buttonon the grip unit with your index finger but still have a comfortable butsecure grip.IMPORTANT• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt.Attaching the Handle Unit1 Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the handle unit to thecamcorder’s accessory shoe.2 Tighten the handle unit’s lock screw while gently pressing it down.NOTES• You can use the accessory shoe or the socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.)screws on the handle unit to attach a variety of commercially availableaccessories.Attaching a Shoulder StrapPass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length ofthe strap.IMPORTANT• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting theshoulder strap.White lineCOPY
