Panasonic AG-HVX200P Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape), 2 ON, 1 ON

Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape)	TAPE

Preparing to shoot using a tape

1Switch the MEDIA switch to “TAPE”.

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

3Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction shown by the arrow to open the cassette cover.

•The cassette holder opens automatically.

•The cassette holder will not open if the camera is not supplied with power (AC adapter or a battery).

4Insert the cassette tape.

5Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

•Close the cassette cover only after the cassette holder is completely in position.

2 ON

Lock release

P2 TAPE

PUSH	PUSH

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.

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
		1 ON
CAMERA		3
		3
MCR	VCR
PC	DUB	Lock
		Lock

Mode lamp	release

Shooting

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.