Recording; Basic Operation Procedure - Sony PMW-300K2 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

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
Open or remove the lens cap.
PMW-300K1
Pull up on the lens cap open/close lever to
open the lens cap built in the lens hood.
PMW-300K2
Remove the lens cap.
4
Adjust the viewfinder for best viewing.
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 29).
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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
86). Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control),
Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White
Balance) 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 43
"Gain" on page 42
"Electronic Shutter" on page 43
"White Balance" on page 41
Note
AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the
camcorder to Full Auto mode.