SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING
Camera Settings
VTR indicator
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CAM/VTR button
1. Set the switch positions.
A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB).
B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or B.
2. Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side).
3. Select the ND filter.
ND FILTER | Suitable Location | |
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OFF | OFF | Indoors, dark outdoors |
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1 | 1/4ND | Outdoors under clear sky |
2 | 1/16ND | Outdoors under extremely clear sky |
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4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with the SHUTTER dial.
Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection
ASPECT item |
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4:3 | 4:3 TV |
The screen size of recorded images can be selected with the ASPECT item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 64.
•To record using the standard screen, set ASPECT to 4:3.
•To record using the 16:9 screen, set ASPECT to 16:9.
16:9 TV
16:9 | 4:3 TV |
[SQUEEZE] 4:3 TV
[SIDE CUT]
4:3 TV
[LETTER] 16:9 TV
MEMO
•When you set the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu to HDV format, the ASPECT item is fixed at 16:9 and “[16:9]” is displayed.
•If the above applies, you can set to display the image in the style of 4:3 televisions.
X See page 64.
•In the SAFETY ZONE item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen, you can display the safety zone for a standard screen as well as a 16:9 screen in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
X See page 74.
•When the ASPECT item is set to 4:3, the screen that is displayed may differ depending on the 16:9 television you are using.
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