80Chapter 5 Preparation5-1 Supplying the powerA battery pack or an external DC power supply can be usedas this unit’s power supply.To use the battery pack, there is the followingchoice of makes of batteries:≥Anton/Bauer≥IDX≥PACO≥SonyTypes of battery can be confirmed and revised in theviewfinder or the menu screen on the monitor.≥ Press the MODE CHECK button on the side panel of theunit to display the type of the battery currently set at the topright of the viewfinder screen.≥ Using the menu operation, open the screen from the VTR MENU page to confirm/change it inthe BATTERY SELECT item.≥ Batteries of other makes can also be supported bychanging the setting menu but no guarantees are made forthe system when they are actually used with this unit.≥ Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery usingthe battery charger.(For details on the recharging method, refer to theoperating instructions of the battery concerned.)5-1-1 Attaching the battery and setting thebattery typeUsing the Anton/Bauer battery pack1 Attach the battery pack made by Anton/Bauer.2 Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of thearrow.Battery pack madeby Anton/BauerA battery holder made by Anton/Bauer is equipped with apower output connector for the lighting and a lighting controlswitch to enable a light to be easily attached. For details onthe lighting systems available, contact Anton/Bauer.3 Set the battery type.Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECTmenu item. This item is selected from the screen on the VTR FUNCTIONpage.For details, refer to “7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1.”Anton/Bauer batteries which can be usedO PROPAC14O TRIMPAC14O HYTRON50O HYTRON100O HYTRON120O DIONIC90O DIONIC100O DIONIC160To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite directionto the one in which it was attached while keeping the releaselever on the battery holder pulled down all the way.Release lever#< BATTERY/TAPE >BATTERY SELECT :DIONICEXT DC IN SELECT :AC-ADPTBATT NEAR END ALARM :OFFBATT NEAR END CANCEL:ONBATT END ALARM :ONBATT REMAIN FULL :70%TAPE NEAR END ALARM :ONTAPE NEAR END TIME :2minTAPE END ALARM :ONTAPE REMAIN/∫ :3min/∫Power output connector for lightingLighting controlswitchDownloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals
