Sony VG-C4EM Operating Instructions Manual

5-008-558-11(1)
Vertical Grip
Poignée verticale
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per l'uso
Instruções de operação
© 2019 Sony Corporation
Printed in Thailand
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Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Notes on use
• Only the rechargeable battery pack(s) NP-FZ100 can
be used. For camera models compatible with this unit,
visit the website at:
https://www.sony.net/dics/c4em/
• Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its
performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.
• To avoid the risk of a fire or an electric shock, observe the following:
– Do not disassemble or alter this unit.
– Do not use this unit with wet hands.
– Do not allow ingress of water or foreign matters (metal, flammable
substances, etc.) to this unit.
– Do not use this unit in a place subject to water splashes, high
humidity, dust, oil fumes, and steam.
• To avoid the risk of damage or a malfunction, observe the following:
– This unit is precision equipment. Do not drop the unit, hit it, or
subject it to a strong physical impact.
– Do not touch the electrical contacts on this unit with bare hands.
– Do not use or store this unit in a place subject to high temperatures
and humidity.
– When using this unit outdoors, keep the unit from exposure to rain or
seawater.
• For interior inspection and repair of this unit, contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
• This unit is designed for use from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
• When charging the battery pack, make sure that the ambient
temperature is within the range from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
• This unit is designed to be dust and moisture-resistant, but is not
waterproof or splash-proof. When you use the product in rainy
conditions, do not let the product get wet.
• When attaching this unit to the camera, detaching this unit from the
camera or storing this unit separately, be sure to remove the battery
pack(s) from this unit.
• When attaching a tripod to the unit, use one with a screw no longer
than 5.5 mm. The unit cannot be firmly fastened to a tripod if its screw
is longer than 5.5 mm. Attempting to do so will damage the unit.
• When attaching this unit to the camera or replacing the battery pack(s),
do not connect the USB cable to the camera.
• To clean the unit, use a soft cloth and lightly wipe off any dirt. Never
use cleaners that contain organic solvents, such as paint thinners or
benzene.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center
nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : VG-C4EM
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Identifying the Parts
1 Electrical contacts
2 Guide bar
3 C2 button (Custom button 2)
4 Strap hook
5 C1 button (Custom button 1)
6 Shutter button
7 Grip control LOCK switch
8 Front control dial
9 Battery pack tray
10 Attachment screw
11 Battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob
12 Battery cover slot
13 While shooting: AF-ON (AF On) button
While playing: (Zoom-in) button
14 Rear control dial
15 While shooting: AEL button
While playing: (List) button
16 Multi-selector
17 Tripod receptacle
For more information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your camera.
Attaching this unit to the camera
1 Set the POWER switch of the camera to OFF.
2 Remove the battery pack(s) from the camera, then detach
the battery cover.
3 Attach the battery cover of the camera firmly to the battery
cover slot as illustrated.
• When you do not use this unit, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the camera.
• If the battery pack(s) is in this unit, remove the battery pack(s) from
this unit.
4 Align the following part to attach this unit to the camera.
[This unit] Guide bar [Camera] Battery insertion slot
[This unit] Attachment screw [Camera] Tripod socket hole
5 Rotate the attachment screw to lock it.
• Periodically confirm that the attachment screw is not loose while in
use.
• After attaching this unit to the camera, make sure that all parts are
securely in place.
Inserting the battery packs
Battery pack NP-FZ100 (1 or 2 required)
1 When replacing the battery pack(s) with this unit attached
to the camera, set the POWER switch of the camera to OFF.
2 Rotate the battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob in the
direction of the arrow pointing to OPEN, and then pull out
the battery pack tray.
3 Attach the battery pack(s) to the battery pack tray
according to the display on the battery pack tray.
• When attaching a battery pack, attach it to either side.
• Attach the battery pack NP-FZ100 only to the battery pack tray. Do
not attach the other battery pack(s).
4 Inset the battery pack tray and rotate the battery pack tray
OPEN/CLOSE knob.
• Rotate the battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob properly to the
position as illustrated.
Charging the battery pack(s)
Charge the battery pack(s) while this unit is attached to the camera.
Note that this unit itself is not capable of charging the battery pack(s).
1 Set the POWER switch of the camera to OFF.
2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable
(supplied with the camera).
• When two battery packs are inserted, the one that has less power
remained is first charged.
• While battery charge is in progress, the charge indicator lamp lights
on the camera.
• For more information, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your camera.
Shooting vertical images
The operations of the unit's dials and buttons are same as those for the
camera main body.
When using this unit, also refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your camera.
When using this unit in vertical orientation, align the grip control LOCK
switch with .
• The grip control LOCK switch enables/disables the dial and button
functions.
• Regardless of the position of the grip control LOCK switch, the
operating button on the camera always operates.
• Switch the power ON and OFF with the POWER switch of the camera.
The grip control LOCK switch cannot switch the power ON and OFF.
Remaining battery power indicator
When you insert the two battery packs (NP-FZ100) into this unit, the
following indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera. (The
position of the battery power indicator varies depending on the mode of
the camera.)
LCD monitor (example)
Of the two battery packs, the one that has less power will be used first.
Notes relating to the lens mount
adaptor
• This unit is not designed for concurrent attachment with the
lens mount adaptor LA-EA2/EA4. If this unit and the adaptor are
concurrently attached to your camera, the space between this unit and
the lens mount adapter will not be wide enough for gripping this unit.
• When you use this unit and a lens mount adapter at the same time, it
may not be possible to attach the tripod to the tripod screw hole of the
lens adapter. In that case, attach the tripod to the tripod receptacle of
this unit.
When you attach the lens with the tripod-mounting collar to your
camera or the lens mount adaptor, rotate the tripod-mounting collar
to a position that allows the grip to be used or remove all removable
attachments. Also, if you use the tripod, attach the tripod to the tripod-
mounting collar of the lens.
• When you use the lens mount adaptor to attach the lens with the
tripod-mounting collar to the camera, the following lens switches may
not operate at the vertical shooting. Before vertical shooting, set them
at the horizontal position.
– Focus-mode switch
– DMF-mode switch
– Focus-range limiter
Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
The camera does not work even • Check that the unit attachment
screw is securely tightened.
after the unit is attached to the
camera, the battery pack(s) are • Check that the battery pack(s)
inserted into the unit and the are charged.
camera POWER switch is set to ON. • Remove the battery pack(s)
from the battery pack tray, then
reattach.
• Set the camera POWER switch to
OFF, remove the battery pack(s),
and reattach the unit to the
camera.
Shutter button or other operating • Check that the grip control LOCK
buttons do not work. switch is not set to LOCK.
• Remove the battery pack(s)
from the battery pack tray, then
reattach.
• Set the camera POWER switch to
OFF, remove the battery pack(s),
and reattach the unit to the
camera.
"Incompatible battery. Use correct • Remove the battery pack(s)
model." is displayed even though from the battery pack tray, then
genuine Sony battery pack(s) are reattach.
being used. • Set the camera POWER switch to
OFF, remove the battery pack(s),
and reattach the unit to the
camera.
Specifications
Rated Voltage NP-FZ100 7.2 V
Dimensions (Approx.) 128.8 mm × 108.9 mm × 67 mm (w/h/d)
(5 1/8 in. × 4 3/8 in. × 2 3/4 in.)
Mass Approx. 290 g (10.2 oz)
(including the battery pack tray, excluding the
battery packs)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature –20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F)
Included items Vertical grip (1), Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Avant de faire fonctionner ce produit, lisez attentivement ce mode
d'emploi et conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure.
Remarques sur l'emploi
• Seules des batteries rechargeables NP-FZ100 peuvent
être utilisées. Pour savoir les modèles d'appareil photo
compatibles avec cet accessoire, consultez l'adresse de
site internet suivante :
https://www.sony.net/dics/c4em/
• L'utilisation de cet appareil avec des produits d'autres fabricants
risque de nuire à ses performances, entraînant des accidents ou des
dysfonctionnements.
• Pour éviter tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, observez les
points suivants :
– Ne démontez ni ne modifiez pas cet accessoire.
– N'utilisez pas cet accessoire avec les mains mouillées.
– Ne faites pas pénétrer de l'eau ou des corps étrangers (métal,
matières inflammables, etc.) à l'intérieur de cet accessoire.
– N'utilisez pas cet accessoire dans un endroit exposé à des
éclaboussements d'eau, un taux d'humidité élevé, des poussières,
des émanations d'huile et la vapeur.
• Pour éviter tout risque d'endommagement ou de dysfonctionnement,
observez les points suivants :
– Cet accessoire est un dispositif de précision. Ne le laissez pas
tomber ou ne le heurtez pas ; évitez également qu'il subisse un choc
physique violent.
– Ne touchez pas les contacts électriques de cet accessoire à mains
nues.
– N'utilisez ni ne rangez pas cet accessoire à un endroit exposé à des
températures ou un taux d'humidité élevés.
– Lors de l'utilisation de cet accessoire à l'extérieur, évitez toute
exposition à la pluie ou l'eau de mer.
• Pour réaliser une réparation ou inspection à l'intérieur de cet
accessoire, contactez le distributeur Sony ou le centre de service Sony
agréé le plus proche.
• Cet accessoire est conçu pour une utilisation entre 0 °C et 40 °C (32 °F
et 104 °F).
• Lors de la charge de la batterie, assurez-vous que la température
ambiante se trouve entre 10 °C et 30 °C (de 50 °F à 86 °F).
• Cet appareil est conçu pour résister à la poussière et à l'humidité, mais
il n'est pas étanche à l'eau ni aux éclaboussures. Par temps pluvieux,
veillez à ce que le produit ne se mouille pas.
• Lors que vous raccordez cet accessoire à l'appareil photo, que vous le
débranchez de l'appareil ou que vous le rangez séparément, n'oubliez
pas de retirez sa ou ses batteries.
• Quand vous fixez un trépied à l'accessoire, utilisez un trépied doté
d'une vis d'une longueur inférieure à 5,5 mm. Cet accessoire ne peut
pas être fixé solidement sur un trépied si la longueur de la vis est
supérieure. Essayer de le fixer sur un tel trépied peut endommager cet
accessoire.
• Lorsque vous fixez cet accessoire à l'appareil photo ou lorsque vous
remplacez la ou les batteries, ne raccordez pas le câble USB à l'appareil
photo.
• Pour nettoyer cet accessoire, utilisez un chiffon doux et retirez avec
précaution toute saleté pouvant s'y trouver. N'utilisez jamais des
dissolvants organiques, tels que le benzène ou un diluant.
Nomenclature des pièces
1 Contacts électriques
2 Barre de guidage
3 Bouton C2 (Bouton Perso 2)
4 Crochet pour dragonne
5 Bouton C1 (Bouton Perso 1)
6 Déclencheur
7 Commutateur LOCK de commande de la poignée
8 Molette de commande avant
9 Plateau pour batterie
10 Vis de fixation
11 Bouton OPEN/CLOSE du plateau pour batterie
12 Fente du couvercle des batteries de l'appareil photo
13 Lors d'une prise de vue : Bouton AF-ON (AF activé)
Lors de la lecture : Touche (Zoom-in)
14 Molette de commande arrière
15 Lors d'une prise de vue : Touche AEL
Lors de la lecture : Touche (List)
16 Multisélecteur
17 Logement du trépied
Pour plus d'informations, reportez-vous au mode d'emploi fourni avec
votre appareil photo.