Light & Motion BLUEFIN HC7 - Manual (Page 12)

Mounting the Camera
1. Remove the rear plate by pushing the Latch Locks in and rotating the latches down and
forward of the housing body (Refer Fig. 8).
2. Remove the Camera Tray.
a. Push forward on the Camera Tray.
b. Press the Camera Tray Release Latch down (Refer Fig. 9).
The Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of the housing.
3. Position the Camera Tray underneath the camera. The camera’s alignment hole (forward of
the camera’s threaded hole) should fit over the pin in the camera tray.
4. Use the Mounting Screw to secure the Camera Tray to the camera body. It is important
that the screw be snug to prevent the camera from moving.
5. Open the connector cover under the screen on the camera and plug the end of the long
cable into the blue LANC jack (Refer Fig. 10).
6. Insert the video cable into the A/V OUT connector on the rear of the camera
(Refer Fig. 11).
7. Connect microphone (Refer Fig. 11).
8. On the housing, pull the CAM CTRL knob out and rotate it slightly until it catches in the
out position. You need to do this each time the camera is installed or removed from
the housing.
9. Align the front of the Camera Tray with the base of the housing.
10. Slide the Camera Tray forward until the latch engages.
11. Rotate the CAM CTRL dial slightly until it returns to its inner position.
12. Replace rear plate.
13. Align guide pins and connector into base of Camera Tray.
14. Rotate both latches evenly until they lock. Ensure the rear plate draws in straight
Operation
Left Smart Grip Controls (Refer Fig. 12)
Far - Moves focus point further from camcorder.
Near - Moves focus point closer to camcorder.
Photo - Records still video capture to Memory Stick (in either video or photo mode).
Light - After initial power up from battery pod, cycles Elite Lights through three output
levels. Press and hold for three seconds to turn lights off. For Pro Lights, it turns them
on or off.
Photo Dis. - Non-operational
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