New P2 Instructions 7/11/10
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Frame your shot as desired using the zoom rocker switch (above). The pressure applied
controls the speed of the zoom. Set focus by zooming all the way in on the subject and
turning the wheel behind the sunshade on the front of the lens until the image appears in
focus. Then zoom out to the desired shot. If the subject does not remain in focus, check that
the MACRO switch on the back of the lens is in the off position or adjust back focus if
necessary
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Depress the record button (VTR), normally under your
right thumb if your hand is through the strap on the lens of
the camera. Remember to start recording at least 10
seconds before cueing talent or when shooting in general.
When the shot is complete, press the record button a
second time to pause the recording. The gray button to the left of VTR (labeled Q-Z & C-Z)
is a quick zoom that will allow you to quickly zoom in and focus when it is depressed. The
lens will zoom back out when released.
Audio
The camera mic mounted on the top of the camera can and should be used
ONLY
to
record natural or ambient sound in the field. Microphones can be plugged into the XLR
connectors located under the battery on the back of the camera. The camera has 4 channels of
audio
however
, channels 1&3 are the same and channels 2&4 are the same. Therefore, these
instructions will only cover the use of channels 1 and 2.
Open the audio panel located on the left back-side of the camera.
MONITOR SELECT switch
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Set to ST for stereo (Channel 1 and 2)
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Set CH1/2
AUDIO SELECT Ch1, CH2
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Set to MAN for manual control of
audio or AUTO for automatic gain
control. Manual is recommended.
