Sony VCL-FS2K User Manual
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Super Zoom
Tele-Conversion Lens Kit
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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VCL-FS2K
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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
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
Features and Precautions
• 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, DCRVX1000 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.
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
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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.
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Checking supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your kit.
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Plate A Plate B
1 Telescope (1), lens cap of the
telescope (1)
2 Pedestal (1)
3 Eyepiece for viewing (1), lens cap of
the eyepiece for viewing (2)
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4 Eyepiece for recording (1), lens cap
of the eyepiece for recording (1)
5 Accessory shoe (1)
6 Carrying handle (1)
7 Carrying bag (1)
8 Telescope plates (2)
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.
Tripod attachment holes
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.
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Preparing
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
attachment
hole
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Note
Use the supplied carrying handle when carrying the unit with the video camera
recorder attached.
Preparing
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.
Attachment patterns
No plate
Plate A1 Plate A2
Attach the plate B and make adjustments.
A Adjustments
completed.
B There is space between the
telescope lens and the video
camera recorder’s lens.
Plate B
C The circle is skewed to the
top or bottom.
Remove the plate B, attach the plate A1 and make adjustments.
A Adjustments
completed.
Adjust by choosing
the correct hole on
the bottom of the
plate A1.
B The circle is
skewed to the
left or right.
Remove the plate A1, reattach it in
the plate A2 angle and make
adjustments.
A Adjustments
completed.
C There is space
between the
telescope lens and
the video camera
recorder’s lens.
B The circle is
skewed to the left
or right.
Adjust by choosing
the correct hole on
the bottom of the
plate A2.
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Plate B
No plate
Plate A1
Plate A2
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Preparing
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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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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Preparing
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
screw again (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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Preparing
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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.
Using the built-in hood
Extend the built-in hood as shown in the illustration below.
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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.
Focusing
You can focus automatically using the autofocus function of your video camera
recorder.
Refer to the instruction manual of your video camera recorder.
(1)Set the video camera recorder in the automatic adjustment mode.
(2)Set the zoom in the telephoto position (T).
If it is in wide-angle position (W), the corners of the viewfinder may be dark
(eclipse) and the focus will not be clear.
In that case, it is easier to find the subject if the zooming is set to the wideangle side (W) a little before recording.
(3) Adjust the focus with the focus ring of the telescope.
The autofocusing of the video camera recorder adjusts the focus automatically.
Focus ring
In the automatic
adjustment mode
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Focusing manually
When it is difficult to adjust the focus for example, when recording a subject with no
contrast (wall or sky), adjust manually.
(1) Set the video camera recorder in the manual focus mode.
(2) Set the zoom in the maximum position of the telephoto side (T).
(3) Adjust with the focus ring of the telescope.
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Adjusting the brightness
Some video camera recorders’ filters are automatically activated and the recorded
picture may appear odd.
In this case, adjust the brightness manually.
(1)Set the video camera recorder in the manual adjustment mode.
(2)Set in the mode that the brightness can be adjusted.
Set it to the brightest side.
(3)Set in the mode that the shutter speed can be adjusted.
Set it to normal speed (1/60) then change it to a faster mode and adjust the
brightness.
• Some video camera recorders cannnot be adjusted manually for brightness and for the
shutter speed. In this case, adjust only the functions which are manually adjustable.
• You can adjust the brightness using a filter (not supplied). Use a filter that fits your
video camera recorder and attach it to the video camera recorder. The optional Sony
VF-37M, VF-52MA ND filters are recommended. For the filter for the telescope, use
the screw type filter (size 67 mm (2 3/4 inches), P=0.75) (not supplied).
Using the monitor (not supplied)
When it is difficult to find the subject with the monochrome viewfinder, we recommend
use of an LCD color monitor with attached to the accessory shoe (supplied). You can
view the picture being recorded on the monitor and avoid a shaky picture caused by
vibration. The optional Sony XV-M30/M30E monitor is recommended.
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Attaching the monitor
(1) Attach the accessory shoe to the accessory shoe attachment hole on the
pedestal.
(2) Attach the monitor to the monitor attachment of the accessory shoe.
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Accessory shoe
attachment hole
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Monitor
attachment
Using the monitor (not supplied)
• The accessory shoe can be also attached to the optional telemicrophone. (Sony ECMPB1C etc.)
• To record a stable picture, use a remote control with the monitor.
Using the carrying handle
Use the supplied carrying handle when carrying the unit.
Attach the carrying handle to the carrying handle attachment hole of the pedestal.
Choose the correct hole according to the video camera recorder you are using and insert
the screw of the carrying handle into the carrying handle attachment hole (1) and
tighten the screw (2).
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Carrying handle
attachment hole
Note
When carrying the unit with the video camera recorder attached, hold by the carrying
handle. Carrying it by the grip strap of the video camera recorder may damage the
video camera recorder.
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Carrying handle
attachment hole
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Using the eyepiece for viewing
You can use the supplied eyepiece for viewing, instead of looking directly through the
lens of the video camera recoreder.
(1) Remove the eyepiece for recording from the telescope.
Unscrew the eyepiece for recording (1 ), then pull it away from the
telescope(2).
(2) Attach the supplied eyepiece for viewing to the telescope.
Insert the eyepiece for viewing into the telescope (1 ), the tighten it (2 ).
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When using glasses
Turn the eyecup outwards. You will have a larger view.
Notes
• Attach the lens cap to the eyepiece when it is not in use. It protects the lens from
damage.
• Do not replace the lens in locations where it is humid.
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Notes on after using
• When not using the eyepiece, attach the lens cap.
• When removing the telescope from the pedestal, be sure not to hit the video camera
recorder. Move the telescope away from the video camera recorder.
• The tripod may lose its balance when removing the telescope or video camera
recorder from the pedestal.
Using the carrying bag
Use the supplied carrying bag when carrying the unit.
Pull the zipper in the direction of the
1
arrow and open the lid.
Remove the telescope case from the
2
bag.
Put the pedestal in the bag.
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Put the pedestal on the sheet attached
to the bottom of the bag and wrap the
tip of the pedestal with the sheet.
Then, fix it with the velcro strap.
Put the accessory shoe (1), the telescope
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plates (2), and the eyepieces (2) in the
bag’s inside pockets.
Put the telescope case inside the bag.
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Put the telescope in the case.
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Put the carrying handle in the bag.
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Lay it down with the handle pointed
to the left side.
Close the lid and pull the zipper in the
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direction of the arrow.
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Names of parts and controls
Telescope
Pedestal
(right side)
Accessory shoe
attachment hole
Carrying handle
attachments
holes
Telescope
mounting plate
Telescope
mounting screw
Lens cap (rear)
Eyepiece for recording
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Focus ring
Lens cap (front)
Pedestal attachment
Video camera
recorder plate
Lever
Video camera recorder
mounting plate
Right and left width
control screw
Up and down width
control screw
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Triopod attachment
holes (bottom)
(left side)
Angle control
screw of video
camera recorder
plate
Supporter
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