Recording

This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording.

Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.

O For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 132 to 135).

From providing the power supply to loading the cassette

1 Install a fully charged battery pack.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are lighted.

O If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off.

O If at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are not lighted, replace the battery with a fully charged one.

3 Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following, insert the cassette tape, and close the cassette holder.

O Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab O Tape slack

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From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording

Turn on the power, and after inserting the cassette, set the switches as shown in the figure below.

OUTPUT:

CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

AUDIO SELECT

CH 1/CH 2:

AUTO

TCG:

F-RUN or

R-RUN

Aperture: Automatic

GAIN:

Normally set to 0 dB; change

 

 

to a more suitable value if the

 

picture is too dark.

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