SHOOTING Basic Recording Operation (cont’d)

●ZOOM lever

A ZOOM lever is provided in two positions: one on the top section of the unit, and the other on top of the handle. Both can be used for zooming.

●REC START/STOP button

A REC START/STOP button is provided in two positions: one on the rear section of the unit, and the other on top of the handle. Both can be used for operation.

TAPE NEAR END

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VTR mode indication

Memo:

●When remaining time for recording is less than about 3 minutes, TAPE NEAR END is displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen and the TALLY lamp blinks slowly.

CAUTION:

●Noiseless transitions between scenes cannot be guaranteed if the POWER switch is set to “OFF” or the battery is removed during a recording.

4. Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view with the ZOOM lever.

Adjusting the focus

●When the FOCUS switch is set to “AUTO”, the auto-focus function will be operating and focusing is performed automatically.

●When the FOCUS switch is set to “MANUAL”, the FOCUS ring should be turned to adjust the focus. (☞ See page 63.)

5.Press the REC START/STOP button. Recording starts.

● Once recording has started, REC is indicated as the VTR mode on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen and the TALLY lamp lights up.

Memo:

Whether the TALLY lamp should light during recording is selected with the TALLY item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen.

6. To stop recording, press the REC START/STOP button.

The unit rewinds the tape about 2 seconds before it enters the recording-standby mode.

The VTR mode indication changes to STBY and the TALLY lamp goes out.

7. To restart recording press the REC START/STOP button.

8. To end the recording, enter the recording-standby mode and perform the following operations as required.

When it is required to unload the videocassette: Slide the EJECT switch.

When the power should be turned off: Set the POWER switch to OFF.

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GY-DV301, GY-DV300 specifications

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