Basic Operations
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When you load a USB flash drive that can be
mounted normally because the file system is
destroyed, a message appears on the viewfinder
screen to ask whether you want to restore it.
Pressing the MENU knob after turning the
MENU knob to select “Execute” starts execution
of the format and a progress indication appears
(%).
When formatting is completed, the message
“Format USB Memory Done” is displayed.
This section explains the basic shooting and
recording procedures.
Before starting to shoot, inspect the camera
system to verify that it is operating properly.
1
Attach a fully charged battery pack
2
Select the recording mode
.
3
Load one or two SxS memory cards
If you load two cards, the camcorder
switches automatically to the second card
when the first card becomes full.
4
Set the camcorder’s POWER switch
to ON.
5
Make the following settings.
Marker display:
On
Iris:
Auto
Zoom:
Auto
Camera output:
Select the picture currently
being shot (camera picture), and turn the
DCC function on
.
Timecode advance mode:
F-RUN (Free
Run) or R-RUN (Rec Run)
Audio input channel selection:
Auto
6
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the
BLACK side to adjust the black balance
.
7
Select a filter according to the lighting
conditions, and adjust the white balance
.
8
Point the camcorder at the subject, and
adjust the focus and zoom.
9
If you are using the electronic shutter,
select an appropriate shutter mode and
speed
.
Restoring USB Flash Drives
Basic Operations
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