Preparing the Camcorder20Preparing the CamcorderThis section covers basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood, andadjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.IMPORTANT• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching, removing or adjusting the various accessories. Using atable or other stable surface is recommended.Attaching the Handle UnitThe camcorder is functional even if you remove the handle unit. However, to use the INPUT terminals (A 79),infrared light (A 88) and tally lamp (A 37), the handle unit must be correctly attached to the camcorder.1 Attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit.• Use a commercially available Phillips head ("crosshead")screwdriver and the two supplied screws.2 Align the handle unit with the handle attachment unit andthen slide the handle unit forward all the way.3 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws.• To tighten the rear screws you can use a coin or similar object.
