• In the setup menus, AUTO SW screen, you can choose which items you want to have automatically adjusted in auto mode. (Page 72)
Viewfinder
POWER ON OFF
3 Look at your subject through the viewfinder.
4 Press the START/STOP button on the POWER switch to start shooting.
Press START/STOP again to return the camera to the shooting standby mode.
• White balance
• Focus
• Iris
• Gain
Set the POWER switch to ON.
Press AUTO to switch to auto mode.
• appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens.
AUTO button
The camera makes the following adjustments for you when in auto mode.

Regular shooting

Preparation and inspections

Ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything.

Check the equipment you need for the shooting conditions.

g Battery (Page 21)

Use a fully charged battery. Keep a spare battery with you.

g Cassette tape (Pages 10 and 15)

Check that the cassette tape can be used for recording.

•Set the erasure prevention tab to SAVE.

•Make sure the tape doesn’t have images you want to keep recorded on it.

•Make sure the cassette holder is completely closed.

g Viewfinder (Page 23)

See if the diopter adjustment is suitable.

g Zoom, focus, and iris

•Check that motor-driven zooming is possible. (Page 32)

•Check that the focusing can be performed both automatically and manually. (Page 38)

•Check that the lens iris operations can be performed automatically and manually. (Page 43)

g Time data (Page 26)

•Check that the date and time have been set correctly.

•Check that the time code and user information have been set correctly.

g Audio input (Page 44)

Check that CH1/CH2 SELECT switch is in the correct position.

gOther equipment(Page 53)

•Check that any equipment you have connected to the camera is working correctly.

•Check that connections are complete and correct.

Shooting in auto mode

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Shooting Preparations

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