Sony VCL-FS2K User manual

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VCL-FS2K
Super Zoom
Tele-Conversion Lens Kit
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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WARNING
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
front of the pedestal’s supporter. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No VCL-FS2K Serial No. _____________

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Table of contents
• Recording of pictures at 10 times magnification by attaching to Sony video camera
recorder.
• Eyepiece for viewing to allow you to see pictures at 20 times magnification.
• You can use the VCL-V10FS eyepiece lens kit to attach to Sony CCD-VX1, DCR-
VX1000 video camera recorders.
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony
recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE
VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.
On the video camera recording
• Do not drop water on the equipment.
• Preparation such as installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place
with low humidity.
• We recommend you use battery packs with a large capacity.
• Do not leave the unit in a location where it is:
- extremely hot
- under direct sunlight
On maintenance
• Do not replace the eyepiece in locations where it is humid.
On cleaning the lens
To remove dust from the lens, use a blower brush or a soft cleaning brush. To remove
fingerprints or smudges, clean with mild detergent and a soft cloth. The optional Sony
KK-LC1 is also recommended.
Features and Precautions ........................... 3
Checking supplied accessories .................. 4
Preparing ...................................................... 5
1 Preparing the video
camera recorder .............................. 5
2 Attaching the pedestal
to the tripod (not supplied)........... 5
3 Attaching the video camera
recorder to the pedestal ................. 6
4 Checking if a telescope
plate is needed ................................ 7
5 Attaching the telescope
to the pedestal ................................. 8
6 Adjusting the optic axis ................. 9
Focusing ...................................................... 11
Focusing manually.............................. 11
Adjusting the brightness .......................... 12
Using the monitor (not supplied)............ 12
Attaching the monitor............................... 12
Using the carrying handle ........................ 13
Using the eyepiece for viewing ............... 14
Notes on after using .................................. 14
Using the carrying bag.............................. 15
Names of parts and controls .................... 16
Specifications.............................................. 17
Features and Precautions

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Check that the following accessories are supplied with your kit.
Checking supplied accessories
1Telescope (1), lens cap of the
telescope (1)
2Pedestal (1)
3Eyepiece for viewing (1), lens cap of
the eyepiece for viewing (2)
4Eyepiece for recording (1), lens cap
of the eyepiece for recording (1)
5Accessory shoe (1)
6Carrying handle (1)
7Carrying bag (1)
8Telescope plates (2)
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Plate A Plate B

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Preparing
1 Preparing the video camera recorder
The DCR-TRV10 is the model used for illustration purposes.
For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your video camera
recorder.
(1)Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, conversion lens or filter from the video
camera recorder. Remove the lens hood if your video camera recorder has
one.
(2)Attach a charged battery pack.
(3)Insert a cassette tape.
2 Attaching the pedestal to the tripod (not supplied)
Attach the tripod (not supplied) to the tripod attachment holes of the pedestal.
About the tripod attachment
• The weight of the video camera recorder and the battery pack differs according to
what you use. Choose one of the holes that gives the better balance.
• Optional large-size Sony tripods are recommended.
• Spread the legs of the tripod and lock them when attaching.
Tripod attachment holes

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3 Attaching the video camera recorder to the pedestal
(1)Remove the video camera recorder plate from the video camera recorder
mounting plate.
Turn the lever to the left (1) and remove the video camera recorder mounting
plate(2).
(2)Attach the video camera recorder plate to the video camera recorder.
Insert the projection on the video camera recorder plate into the tripod
attachment hole of the video camera recorder (1) and tighten the screw (2).
(3)Attach the video camera recorder to the video camera recorder mounting
plate.
Turn the lever to the left (1) and place the video camera recorder on the video
camera recorder mounting plate (2).
Turn the lever to the right to secure the video camera recorder (3).
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Tripod
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Note
Use the supplied carrying handle when carrying the unit with the video camera
recorder attached.

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4 Checking if a telescope plate is needed
Some video camera recorders require a telescope plate.
See the table and illustrations below to check if you need a telescope plate.
No plate
Plate B
Plate A1Plate A2
Preparing
Attachment patterns
Attach the plate B and make adjustments.
AAdjustments
completed. BThere is space between the telescope lens and the video
camera recorder’s lens.
CThe circle is skewed to the
top or bottom.
Remove the plate B, attach the plate A1and make adjustments.
AAdjustments
completed. CThere is space between the
telescope lens and
the video camera
recorder’s lens.
BThe circle is
skewed to the
left or right.
Remove the plate A1, reattach it in
the plate A2angle and make
adjustments.
AAdjustments
completed. BThe circle is skewed to the left
or right.
Adjust by choosing
the correct hole on
the bottom of the
plate A2.
Plate B No plate Plate A1Plate A2
Adjust by choosing
the correct hole on
the bottom of the
plate A1.

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Preparing
5 Attaching the telescope to the pedestal
Make sure that the eyepiece for recording is attached to the telescope.
When a telescope plate is attached, you can attach the telescope to the pedestal in the
same way.
(1) Move the telescope mounting plate to the tip of the pedestal.
(2) Attach the telescope to the telescope mounting plate.
Insert the projections on the telescope mounting plate into the pedestal
attachment holes (1) and tighten the telescope mounting screw loosely (2).
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Attach the telescope to the telescope plate.
Insert the projections on the telescope plate into the pedestal attachment holes (1), and
tighten the telescope plate screw (2).
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6 Adjusting the optic axis
Refer to the instruction manual of your video camera recorder.
(1) Move the telescope mounting plate close to the lens of the video camera
recorder (1) and tighten the telescope mounting screw securely (2).
(2) Set the video camera recorder in standby mode and set the zooming to the
maximum position of wide-angle side (W).
(3) Position the circle in the viewfinder in the center with the right and left width
control screw (a) and the up and down width control screw (b).
If the circle is skewed to the top or bottom, adjust with the angle control screw
of the video camera recorder plate (c. rear side).
(4) When the circle is in the center of the viewfinder, loosen the telescope
mounting screw (1). Move the telescope so that the eyecup of the eyepiece
just touches the video camera recorder (2) and fasten the telescope mounting
screwagain (3).
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inside the viewfinder
(c) Angle control screw of video
camera recorder plate (rear)
(a) Right and left width control
screw
(b) Up and down width control
screw
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• The lens of some video camera recorders moves back and forth when the focus is
being adjusted. In this case, leave enough space between the eyecup of the
telescope and the lens of the video camera recorder. Even if light gets into the lens,
it does not affect recording.
Preparing
Using the built-in hood
Extend the built-in hood as shown in the illustration below.
Using the hood prevents damage to the lens and eliminates the diffused reflections in
case of backlighting.
Now you are ready to use the unit.
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