Operating instructions

Table of Contents
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Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 41
Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 41
Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 42
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................................... 42
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings
Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 43
Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................ 45
Changing the Video Format............................................................ 45
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............................. 45
Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 45
Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 46
Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 48
Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 48
Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 49
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 50
Zooming ...................................................................................................... 51
Switching between Zoom Modes.................................................... 51
Using Manual Zoom ....................................................................... 51
Using Servo Zoom .......................................................................... 51
Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................... 52
Adjusting in Full MF Mode ............................................................ 52
Adjusting in MF Mode.................................................................... 52
Adjusting in AF Mode .................................................................... 52
Using Macro Mode ......................................................................... 52
Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 53
Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors ......................................... 53
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector.... 53
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 54
Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 54
Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 54
Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 55
Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 55
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information
(Status Screens).................................................................................... 57