Sony PXW-X180 Operating Manual page 28

Changing the setting of the record button
and handle record button
You can start/stop recording on the memory card
in each slot independently by using the record
button and handle record button.
The default setting starts/stops recording on
memory card A and memory card B
simultaneously by using either of the buttons.
• Rec Button:
Handle Rec Button:
To change the setting
Select "Rec Button Set" in "Simul Rec" of
the Recording menu.
"Rec Button Operation
Set" setting
Rec Button: Starts/stops recording on memory
card A and memory card B
Handle Rec
simultaneously by using either of
Button:
the buttons.
Rec Button: Starts/stops recording on memory
card A by using the record button,
Handle Rec
and memory card B by using the
Button: handle record button.
Rec Button: Starts/stops recording on the
memory card B by using the
Handle Rec
record button, and memory card A
Button:
by using the handle record button.
Adjusting the zoom
To use the power zoom lever
1.
Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO.
2.
Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever D.
Lightly press the power zoom lever D for a
slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom.
28 Basic Operation Procedure
Wide view: (Wide angle)
Close view: (Telephoto)
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject for focus is about
1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about
2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
• When "Focus Macro" in "Focus" of the Camera
menu is set to "Off," you cannot focus on a
subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet)
regardless of the zoom position (page 65).
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever D. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.
• You can change the zoom speed (normal/fast)
of the power zoom lever D or the handle zoom
lever A on "Setting" in "Speed Zoom" of the
Camera menu (page 66).
To use the handle zoom
1.
Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or
FIX.
• When you set the handle zoom switch B
to VAR, you can zoom in or out at a
variable speed.
• When you set the handle zoom switch B
to FIX, you can zoom in or out at a fixed
speed, which is set in "Setting" in "Handle
Zoom" of the Camera menu (page 66).
2.
Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or
out.
Notes
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the
handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom
lever D with the handle zoom switch B.
To use the zoom ring
1.
Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL.
2.
Zoom by turning the zoom ring C.