Sony BETAMOVIE BMC-220 Operating Instructions Manual

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BMC-220
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS!
Before operating t he unit , please read thi s manual thoroughly,
and retain it for f uture reference.
OWNER'S RECORD
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provi ded below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon Sony
dealer regard ing th is product.
Model No. BMC-220
Serial No. _ _ _ _ _ __ _
©1 984 by Sony Corporati on
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feat ures ............................ .................... 2
Precautions for using Betamoive ....... 2
Locat ion and function of parts
and controls ...................................... 3
Operation
Preparations for record ing .................. 6
Recording .............................................. 10
Using autofocus ................................... 12
Manual focusing ................................... 14
Making consec utive recordi ng ........... 15
Battery c harging and use of
external power sources ...... ............. 16
Vi deo cassette tapes ........................... 17
Two tips for optimizing color
balance ..... ......................................... 18
Handy f unctions ................................... 20
Notes on operation .............................. 22
Hints for better shooting
Basic camerawork ........... ..................... 27
Li ghting for indoor shooting ............... 31
For more effective production ............ 32
Refining recorded tapes ...................... 32
Understand ing li ght and color ............ 33
Other
Us ing you r Betamovie abroad ............ 34
Specificat ions ....................................... 35
' Troubleshooting ................................... 36
Prerecord ing checklist... ....... b~c k cover