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Preparing

Sports Pack Preparation Guide Guide de prparation du caisson sport
The models of Sony digital video camera recorders (referred to below as camera) described below may not be available in all countries/regions.
Preparing the Video Camera

1 Detach the accessory.

For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the camera. Remove the filter, conversion lens, lens cap, lens hood or the shoulder strap from the camera. When using a camera with a manual lens shutter, open the lens shutter. Attach a fully recharged battery. Insert a media compatible with the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the camera.
Camera mounting shoe Sabot de montage de camra

Guide Guide

2 Install the battery pack. 3 Insert the media.

Front body Partie avant

Make sure that the Memory Stick Duo media and internal memory have enough space to record images.
4 Attach the reflex prevention ring to the filter attachment screw of the camera.
The reflex prevention ring prevents external light from being reflected inside the sports pack (referred to below as this unit) and entering the lens. When using a camera without a reflex prevention ring, keep your back away from sunlight as much as possible. Camera HDR-CX170/CX155/CX150/CX116/CX115/CX110, DCR-SX83/SX73 HDR-CX370V/CX370/CX350V/CX350/CX305/CX300 DCR-SX63/SX53/SX44/SX43/SX34/SX33

SPK-CXA

2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Reflex prevention ring Reflex prevention ring (M30 47) Reflex prevention ring (M30 39) Unable to attach the supplied reflex prevention ring
5 Turn the LCD panel around so that it faces outwards and place it back in the camera. 6 Set functions such as focusing and lightning, to AUTO.
Selecting the Camera Mounting Shoe
1 Choose the mounting shoe and the number according to the table below.
Mounting shoe A B Number Camera 1 HDR-CX370V/CX370/CX350V/CX350/CX305/CX300 HDR-CX170/CX155/CX150/CX116/CX115/CX110, 2 DCR-SX83/SXDCR-SX63/SX53/SX44/SX43/SX34/SX33
A B HDR-CX170/CX155/CX150/CX116/CX115/ CX110, DCR-SX83/SX73 HDR-CX370V/CX370/CX350V/CX350/ CX305/CX300 DCR-SX63/SX53/SX44/SX43/SX34/SX33
2 Align the tripod screw plate with the chosen number on the mounting shoe and press the tripod screw plate until it clicks into place.
The tripod screw plate is attached to the mounting shoe A when the unit is shipped from the factory.
Preparing the Sports Pack

1 Adjust the grip strap.

Adjust the length of the grip strap while holding this unit so that the tips of your fingers can easily touch the START/STOP button, Telephoto button, Wide button and PHOTO button.

30 (M30

47 39)
2 Attach the shoulder strap.
Installing the Video Camera
When using a camera with a POWER switch, turn the POWER switch off. Also leave the power of this unit turned off. When using a camera with an internal power switch linked to the switching action of the LCD screen, you do not need to turn off the camera.
1 A B HDR-CX370V/CX370/CX350V/CX350/CX305/ CX300 HDR-CX170/CX155/CX150/CX116/CX115/ CX110, DCR-SX83/SX73 DCR-SX63/SX53/SX44/SX43/SX34/SX33
After installing the camera into this unit, you can turn the power of the camera on and off by pressing the POWER button of this unit.

1 Release the buckles.

Slide the UNLOCK button in the direction of the arrow and hold it, then slide the OPEN button and release the buckle. Open the rear body.
2 Remove foreign materials such as dust, sand or hair from the O-ring, groove and any surface the camera touches, and then apply the grease evenly to the O-ring.
If the body is closed with such materials present, those areas may be damaged and water may leak in. For details on handling the O-ring, refer to Handling the O-ring in the operating instructions.
3 Attach the camera mounting shoe.
Align the screw position of the mounting shoe with the tripod screw on the bottom of the camera. Attach the camera mounting shoe to the camera using the metal parts of shoulder strap as illustrated. Depending on your camera, firmly insert the Audio/Remote plug into the A/V jack, A/V OUT jack or A/V remote jack. When installing the camera into this unit, align the camera mounting shoe with the guide inside the front body of this unit, and then push the rear of the camera mounting shoe until it clicks into place.

START/STOP

4 Connect the plug and install the camera.

OFF POWER

OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF OPEN

UNLOCK

A/V OUT
Be sure to keep this unit horizontal when installing the camera mounting shoe. Installing the camera mounting shoe in a vertical motion may damage the camera mounting shoe and the front body. Be sure not to cover the lens, LCD screen, view finder, zoom lever or photo button with the cable. When using a camera with an internal power switch linked to the switching action of the LCD screen, connecting the Audio/Remote plug will switch the Still image recording mode of the camera to Movie recording mode. When using HDR-CX370V/CX370/CX350V/CX350/CX305/CX300 (See illustration -4-A) Open the jack cover and connect the plug. After connecting, make sure the grip strap of the camera is below the plug. Lightly press the grip strap of the camera against the camera body and then pull the grip strap forward and arrange it as you install the camera into this unit. After installing the camera, arrange the cable so that it is hooked to the cable holder in the rear body. When using HDR-CX170/CX155/CX150/CX116/CX115/CX110, DCR-SX83/SX73 (See illustration -4-B) Open the jack cover and connect the plug. Pull the grip strap of the camera forward and arrange it as you install the camera into this unit. After installing the camera, arrange the cable so that it is hooked to the cable holder in the rear body. When using DCR-SX63/SX53/SX44/SX43/SX34/SX33 (See illustration -4-C) Lift the grip strap of the camera, open the jack cover and connect the plug. After connecting, make sure the grip strap is higher than the jack cover and the plug. Pull the grip strap of the camera forward and arrange it as you install the camera into this unit.