Sony PDW-700 Operation Manual page 70

4
Check that there are no obstructions
such as cables near the disc
compartment lid. Then press the
EJECT button to open the disc
compartment lid.
5
After checking that the disc is not write-
protected (see page 66), load it and close
the disc compartment lid.
Basic procedure for shooting: from
adjusting the black balance and white
balance to stopping recording
Switch settings
After turning on the power and loading a disc, set
the switches and selectors as shown below and
begin operation.
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1DISPLAY: ON
2Iris: Automatic
3Zoom: Automatic
4OUTPUT/DCC: CAM, DCC ON
5F-RUN/SET/R-RUN: F-RUN or R-RUN
(set as needed)
6AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2: AUTO
70 Basic Procedure for Shooting
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Shooting
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1
Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch to
BLK to adjust the black balance.
For details of black balance adjustment, see
page 51.
2
Select the CC filter and ND filter to
match the lighting conditions, and
adjust the white balance.
For details, see "Adjusting the white balance"
on page 52.
3
Aim the camera at the subject and
adjust the focus and zoom.
4
If necessary, set the electronic shutter
for an appropriate mode and speed.
For details, see "Setting the Electronic Shutter"
on page 54.
5
To start recording, press the REC
START button or the VTR button on
the lens.
If the recording start/stop function is
assigned to one of the ASSIGN 1/3/4
switches you can also use this switch.
On how to assign functions to the ASSIGN
switches, see page 148.
During recording, the REC indicator lights in
the viewfinder. Perform zooming and focus
control, if necessary.
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