Sony DSR-450WSPL User Manual

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Preparing the Lens
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Preparing the Lens
Mounting the lens
Mount the lens using the following procedure.
For information about using the lens, refer to the 
operating instructions for the lens.
1
Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens 
mount cap from the lens mount.
2
Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center 
pin on the lens, and insert the lens into the mount.
3
Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever 
down to mount the lens.
If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while 
the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious 
accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is 
recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be 
put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.
4
Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
Connecting the lens cable to the LENS connector 
when the camcorder is powered may cause a 
malfunction of the camcorder or the lens. Turn off the 
camcorder before connecting the LENS connector.
5
Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.
Adjusting the flange focal length
It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the 
distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image 
along the optical axis) in the following cases.
• When a lens is fitted for the first time
• After changing lenses
• When during zoom operations the focus does not match 
properly from telephoto to wide angle
1
Set the iris selector to the M (Manual) position.
2
Turn the iris ring to open it.
Adjust the light or the ND filter so that an appropriate 
brightness is obtained with the iris open.
3
Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test 
chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and adjust 
the light so that an appropriate video level is obtained 
with the iris open.
4
Loosen the F.f fixing knob.
5
Set the ZOOM selector to the M position.
6
Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position.
7
Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in focus.
8
Turn the zoom ring to the wide angle position.
9
Turn the F.f fixing ring so that the test chart is in focus.
Do not move the focusing ring.
10
Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus from 
telephoto to wide angle.
11
After adjustment, tighten the screw of the F.f fixing 
knob.
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