SONY VG-C4EM - Vertical Grip Manual

SONY VG-C4EM - Vertical Grip Manual

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SONY VG-C4EM - Vertical Grip Manual

Notes on use

Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • 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/
  • To avoid the risk of a fire or an electric shock, observe the following:
  • To avoid the risk of damage or a malfunction, observe the following:

Identifying the Parts

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

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.
  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.

Inserting the battery packs

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.
  4. Inset the battery pack tray and rotate the battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob.

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).

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 .

  • 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

  • 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 tripodmounting 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.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy
The camera does not work even after the unit is attached to the camera, the battery pack(s) are inserted into the unit and the camera POWER switch is set to ON.
Shutter button or other operating buttons do not work.
"Incompatible battery. Use correct model." is displayed even though genuine Sony battery pack(s) are being used.

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.

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:

Documents / Resources

References

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