Recording; Basic Operation Procedure - Sony PMW-150 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

3
LCD monitor angle adjustment
4
Open the
lens cap
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.
Pull up the lens cap open/close lever to open
the lens cap built in the lens hood.
5
Set the power switch to the ON position.
The recording screen is displayed.
When using the remote commander, activate the
remote control mode (page 21).
34 Basic Operation Procedure
7, 8
REC START/STOP
6
FULL AUTO
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
79). Auto Iris, 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" on page 39
"Gain" on page 38
"Electronic Shutter" on page 38
"White Balance" on page 37
AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the
camcorder to Full Auto mode.
9
REC REVIEW (on the grip)
5
Power switch:
ON (the " position)
1
Battery pack insertion
2
SxS memory card slots
Note