Playback and Recording 3 Chapter

If you want to change the reference value during shooting

You can change the reference value by MENU knob operations only, without opening the menu.

In this case, note the following points.

Note

When setting the shutter speed while the shutter mode is set to ECS or SLS, the setting of shutter speed takes priority (see page 58). To change the reference value, make sure the camcorder is not in the process of setting the shutter speed.

Check that the slow & quick motion function is off.

Proceed as follows.

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the desired item.)

1 Display the CAM CONFIG page of the MAINTENANCE menu (see page 122), and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 132.

2 Select IRIS OVERRIDE, and press the MENU knob.

3 Turn the MENU knob to select ON, and press the MENU knob.

This enables the function that adjusts the reference value during shooting. You can adjust the value by simply turning the MENU knob.

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 adjust the iris sensitivity

In auto iris mode, if hunting or response delay happens, adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris sensitivity trimmer.

Example: For the VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens

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.

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.

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