Record mode
17
Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events
such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording
and audio recording work properly and that you know how to
use the camera-recorder.
ªHolding the camera-recorder for recording
Normal recording.
≥When walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that
you can see where you are going and what is happening
around you.
≥Place the camera-recorder on your right shoulder and hold it
firmly with both hands.
≥Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your
right eye.
≥Take a firm stance with the legs slightly apart.
≥For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod
(optional) whenever possible.
Low-angle recording.
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in
which the camera-recorder is held.
≥If the camera-recorder is not held firmly in stable position, the
picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly.
≥For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop
button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the camera-
recorder can be used.
Recording from a high position.
For more stable pictures.
≥Stabilize the camera-recorder by resting your elbows on a
table or another stable horizontal surface.
ªCheck points
≥Remove the lens cap. (-8-)
(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the
automatic white balance adjustment may not function
properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens
cap.)
≥Grip belt adjustment (-8-)
≥Power supply (-9-)
≥Insert a cassette (-11-)
≥Setting date/time (-14-)
≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-14-)
≥Getting the remote control ready (-15-)
≥Setting SP/LP mode (-18-)
ªAbout auto mode
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and
color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted
automatically.
≥Auto white balance: -38-
≥Auto focusing: -38-
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on
light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white
balance and focus.
≥Scene mode setting (-22-)
≥White balance setting (-23-)
≥Shutter speed setting (-24-)
≥Iris/gain value setting (-24-)
≥Focus setting (-24-)
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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