Basic Operation Procedure - Sony PMW-200 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

4
Preparing the lens cap
PMW-200
3
LCD monitor
angle
adjustment
Preparations
1
Mount a fully charged battery pack.
2
Load SxS memory card(s).
If you load two cards, recording is continued
by automatically switching to the second
card when the first card becomes full.
3
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for
the best view.
When you wish to use the EVF, fold the LCD
monitor to its park position and adjust the
angle of the EVF.
4
Open the lens cap./Remove the lens cap.
PMW-200
Pull up the lens cap open/close lever to open
the lens cap built in the lens hood.
PMW-100
Remove the lens cap.
5
Set the power switch to the ON position.
The recording screen is displayed.
7, 8
REC START/STOP
6
FULL AUTO
When using the remote commander, activate the
remote control mode (page 24).
Note
When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it
from underneath with your left hand.
Recording (Full Auto mode)
6
Press the FULL AUTO button so that
the button indicator lights.
Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the
TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page
84). Auto Iris (PMW-200)/Auto Exposure
(PMW-100), AGC (Auto Gain Control),
Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White)
are set to ON, consequently the brightness
and white balance will be automatically
adjusted.
When you wish to adjust them manually, turn
Full Auto mode off, and see;
"Iris (PMW-200) / Exposure (PMW-100)" on
page 40
"Gain" on page 39
"Electronic Shutter" on page 39
9
REC REVIEW (on the grip)
5
Power switch:
ON (the " position)
1
Battery pack insertion
2
SxS memory card slots
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