Leaving the MENU knob in the current position for a few seconds sets the reference value.

When the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit is connected

The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150/B750 can be used for lens iris setting. In this case, the bar display (s) does not appear.

To manually adjust the levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors

Proceed as follows to adjust the levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.

To adjust the iris sensitivity

 

When you use the VCL-719BXS lens (supplied with

 

PDW-F335K), you usually need not adjust the iris

 

sensitivity because lenses are equipped with iris sensitivity

 

adjustment function.

 

 

 

 

 

In auto iris mode, if hunting or response delay happens,

 

 

 

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adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris sensitivity trimmer.

Example: For the lens (VCL-719BXS) supplied

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with the PDW-F335K

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Iris sensitivity trimmer (labeled S, IRIS GAIN, etc.)

 

Remove the rubber cap on the front of the lens drive unit to reveal the iris sensitivity trimmer. Use a mini- screwdriver to turn the trimmer. Turn it clockwise to increase the sensitivity, and turn it counterclockwise to decrease the sensitivity.

It is recommended that you check the iris sensitivity after replacing the lens.

Note

The optimum position for the iris sensitivity trimmer varies depending on the lens.

For more information, refer to the operating instructions of the lens (or contact the lens manufacturer).

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.

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1 Select the audio channel that you want to record in.

For details, see “Selection of the recording audio input” on page 44.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch(es) corresponding to the audio channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 With the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the side control panel and the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

When the AUDIO IN switch is in the FRONT position, the input level of audio channel 1 and 2 is the value of the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front panel of the unit. When the AUDIO IN switch is in the REAR or WIRELESS position, the level is the value of the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the rear panel of the unit.

You can select the knobs used in adjustments by changing the settings of MIC CH1 LEVEL, MIC CH2 LEVEL, REAR1/WRR LEVEL, and REAR2/WRR LEVEL on the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

When the top bar (0 dB) turns on, the audio level is too high. There is no problem if the second bar from the top turns on.

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