Basic shooting operations (P2 card)

P2

 

 

 

 

Preparing to shoot using a P2 card

1Switch the MEDIA switch to “P2”.

2Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)

3Lift up the viewfinder and open the card slot cover.

4Insert the P2 card securely in the card slot.

There are two card slots.

Be absolutely sure to close the card slot covers to keep the dust out.

Shooting in auto mode

1Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)

Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. If not, press the mode button.

2Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode.

“A” appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens.

The focus, gain, iris and white balance are adjusted automatically.

 

2

 

ON

 

3

4

Lock

release

 

1

P2 TAPE

Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is switched ON.

If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the message “TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed. In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch it ON again.

3Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER switch to start shooting.

Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode.

Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles.

2 LCD side

Handle START/STOP

AUTO MANUAL

button

REC CHECK button

Mode button

1

ON

 

 

CAMERA

 

3

 

 

MCR

VCR

 

 

PC

DUB

Lock

 

 

Mode lamp release

Shooting

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