65This section describes the basic steps for shootingand recording.Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry outinspections to ensure that the system is functioningproperly.O For details on how to perform these inspections,refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 109to 112).From providing the power supply toloading the cassetteRecording1 Install a fully charged battery pack.From adjusting the white balance andblack balance to stopping the recordingTurn on the power, and after inserting the cassette,set the switches as shown in the figure below.AUDIO SELECTCH 1/CH 2:AUTOTCG:F-RUN orR-RUNOUTPUT:CAM/AUTO KNEE ONGAIN:Normally set to 0 dB; changeto a more suitable value if thepicture is too dark.Aperture: Automatic2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that theHUMID display is not showing and that at least 5segments of the remaining battery charge displayare lighted.O If the HUMID display is showing, wait until itgoes off.O If at least 5 segments of the remaining batterycharge display are not lighted, replace thebattery with a fully charged one.3 Check that there are no cables around the cassetteholder or top panel, and then press the EJECTbutton to open the cassette holder.4 After checking the following, insert the cassettetape, and close the cassette holder.O Position of the accidental erasure prevent tabO Tape slack12423
