Panasonic AG-AC160A Series User manual

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Step-by-Step Guide to:
The Panasonic AG-AC160a
HD Camcorder
829 NE Eighth Street
Gresham, OR 97030
503-667-8848
www.metroeast.org
SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
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ND FILTER
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FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
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PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
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IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
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CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
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AUDIO MON/ADV
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Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Set-up the Tripod:
1) Start with the legs together.
Lift the leg extension levers, and extend
one or both leg sections so that the top of
the tripod is at about eye-level with your
subject.
Make sure the locks are securely fastened.
2) Spread the legs to their stops. Make sure
that the latches at the top of the legs are
locking, so the legs are all spreading the
same amount.
3) Check the “bubble level” to see if the
bubble is centered in the circle.
4) Ifit’snotlevel,loosenthe“LevelAdjust”
knob. Tilt the tripod head until the bubble
level is centered and re-tighten.
5) If you need additional height, loosen the
“pedestal lock”. Raise the center shaft, and
re-tighten the lock.
6) Loosenthe“PanhandleAdjust”lever,and
move the handle to a comfortable position.
7) Slide the camera plate (attached to the
underside of the camera) into the channel
on the top of the tripod.
Turn the lever to lock the plate in place.
8) Loosen the Tilt and Pan Locks.
9) “Pan” the camera left and right, and turn
the “Pan Drag” knob until smooth.
10) “Tilt” the camera up and down, and turn the
“Tilt Drag” knob to add or release friction
until the move is smooth.
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If you need to shoot “Hand Held”:
•Spreadyourfeetshoulderwidthapart
•Bracethecameraagainstapostortree
•Keepthehorizonlevelintheviewnder
•Don’tusethezoom.Staywide,getclose

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Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Power Up, Set to P2 Camera Mode:
1) Make sure the Power Switch is OFF
If it was left on, push in the little white
button and rotate it to OFF
2) Slide a battery into the slot on the rear
surface of the camera. Push it in near the
top of the opening, and slide it down until it
locks into place.
The arrow on the battery label should be
point down when in position.
OR
3) SlidetheACpoweradaptorintothesame
slot. The other end of the cable connects to
the jack on the front of the adaptor.
4) Turn on the POWER.
Remember, push in the little white button to
rotate the switch to the ON position.
Charging Batteries
5) IfnotusingtheACpoweradaptortopower
the camera, you can use it to recharge the
batteries.
The battery slides onto the slot on the top
oftheACPowerSupplybox.
 TheCHARGElightwillcomeonwhile
charging,andgooutwhennished.Each
battery will require up to 4 hours to fully
recharge if completely drained.
NOTE:Youcan’tchargeabatteryatthesame
time you are using the adaptor as a power
supply! You should completely unplug both
ends of the cable that runs from the camera to
theACpowersupplyboxwhencharging.
NOTE! There are 2 larger batteries,
and 1 smaller battery with each cam-
era. The large batteries should last for
at least 4 hours, the small for about 3.
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LC D WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AU TO
MANU
AU TO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LC D WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
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M
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B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Choose Viewnder, Set Auto/Manual,
White Balance:
1) Fold out the LCD monitor from the side of
the camera, and gently swivel the monitor
up or down to a comfortable viewing angle.
OR
2) Tilt-upeyepieceviewndertoa
comfortable angle. The eyepiece shuts off
when the LCD monitor is open.
3) If the eyepiece image appears blurry, turn
the “diopter” ring to adjust to your vision.
Choose AUTO or MANUAL control:
4) If you just want to shoot, and not worry
about any technical settings, set the main
AUTO/MANUALswitchtoAUTO.
You are now ready to Record. See pg. 7
OR
For more control, switch to MANUAL.
White Balance: Manual Color Adjustment
6) SettheWHITEBALswitchto“A”or“B”.
7) Zoom-in on something white: Paper, a
white wall, etc. that is lit by the main source
oflightintheroom.Trytollthewhole
screen with white if you can.
8) PushandreleasetheAWBbutton.The
viewndershoulddisplay“AWBBchOK”
or“AWBAchOK”.Thecolorisadjusted.
OR
9) SettheWHITEBALswitchtoPRST(pre-
set). This is less accurate, but quicker.
10)PushtheAWBbutton.
11) If you are outdoors, push the button once
ortwiceuntiltheviewnderashesthe
message“AWBP5.6K”.
For indoor shoots, push the button until the
viewnderdisplays“AWBP3.2K”.
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
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B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Adjust Focus and Exposure:
1) ZOOM in as close as possible to the
subject, by pushing the “T” side of the main
zoomcontrol,orthehandlezoomcontrol.
2) SettheFOCUSswitchto“A”(Auto).
The camera will adjust focus without any
adjustments required.
OR
3) SettheFOCUSswitchto“M”(manual).
Zoom in as close as possible to the main
subject of your shot.
4) TurntheFOCUSRINGonedirectionorthe
other until the image is sharp.
5) You can also let the camera set the focus
withthePUSHAUTObutton.Thiswill
activate the auto focus momentarily, and
then return to Manual Focus Mode.
6) If the subject is further away than about
30’,youcanalsosettheswitchtothe
innity(∞) setting.
Adjust Picture Brightness:
7) SettheGAINswitchto“L”(low),andset
the ND FILTER switch to OFF.
8) PushtheIRISbutton.Theviewnderwill
ashAUTOIRISorMANUALIRIS.Push
once or twice to select your preference.
9) IfyouchoseMANUAL,turntheringonthe
lens to increase or decrease the brightness
of the video image.
IRIS wide open and Picture still too Dark?:
10)BoosttheGain.Startwiththeswitchsetto
“L” (low). Jump up to “M” (medium) or “H”
(high) as needed.
IRIS almost closed and Picture too Bright?:
11)Turnona“ND”(neutraldensity)lter.This
is like putting sunglasses on the camera.
Leave it OFF when indoors!
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AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AU TO
MANU
AU TO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LC D WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
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B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
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Main Zoom
Handle Zoom
Handle Zoom
Speed Switch
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AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
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PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
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B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
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- +
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INPUT1 INPUT2
IRIS GAIN WHITEBAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIALSEL
DISP/
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HANDLEZOOM
AUDIO
BARS EVF DTL ZEBRA
L C D WF M
COUNTER-RESET/TCSET
123
SCENE FILE
MENU EXEC
AUDIOMON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
PUSH
PUSH
Panasonic
INPUT2 - AUDIO - INPUT 1
AUDIOOUT
Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Record and Monitor Audio:
1) Plug-in a Microphone or two.
Remember, the camera can record 2
separate “channels” of audio, which can be
adjusted independently in editing.
It makes sense to record on both channels,
even if you think you might not need both.
2) SettheLINE/MICswitchforeachchannel
you’reusing.SettoMICforanydirectly
connected microphone, and LINE for
anythingthat’snotamicrophone.
3) Turn ON the “+48V” to provide power to
some types of mics that would otherwise
need a battery (eg - lapel or shotgun)
Select Camera or External Mic:
OpentheLCDviewndertorevealthe
switches beneath:
4) Set the “CH1 SELECT” switch to INT(L)
to record the built-in mic on Channel 1,
ortoINPUT1orINPUT2foranexternal
connection.
Repeat for the “CH2 SELECT” switch.
5) To let the Camera adjust the volume of
sound being recorded automatically, set
theCH1AUTO/MANUALswitchtothe
AUTOposition.RepeatforCH2ifdesired.
OR
For Manual control of the sound level, set
theswitchestoMANU,andseePage7.
Monitor the Sound:
6) Opentherubberap,andplug-in
headphones to listen to the sound.
MetroEast will provide headphones with
your camera for you to use, or you can
bring your own pair.
7) Adjustthevolumeoftheheadphonestoa
comfortable setting with the buttons on the
face of the camera. The “-” button lowers
the volume, and the “+” raises it.
USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS
123
SCENE FILE
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
PUSH
PUSH
Panasonic
INPUT 2 - AUDIO - INPUT 1
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TC PRESET IN/OUT CH 1 CH 2
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AUDIO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
L C D WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TCSET
INPUT1 INPUT2
FOCUS
A
M
PUSHAUTO
ZOOM
IRIS GAIN WHITEBAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIALSEL
DISP/
MODECHK CH 1 CH2
HANDLEZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIOMON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
1/4 1/16
ND FILTER
1/64
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
A
M
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
L
M
H
B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
SCENEFILE
AUDIO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
L C D WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TCSET
INPUT1 INPUT2
FOCUS
A
M
PUSHAUTO
ZOOM
IRIS GAIN WHITEBAL FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIALSEL
DISP/
MODECHK CH 1 CH2
HANDLEZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIOMON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
- +
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Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Adjust Audio Recording Levels:
1) LocatetheV.U.(VolumeUnits)Meterinthe
lowerleftcorneroftheviewnderdisplay
(LCD or Eyepiece)
2) Beforeyoubeginrecording,askyour
subject to speak so that you can set a
volume level. Identify which channel his
mic is plugged in to.
3) On the lower left side of the camera, turn
the volume knob for that channel, while
watchingtheVUMeter.
4) Adjustthelevelssothatthedisplayonthe
VUMeterbouncesupto(peaks)atthe
longer mark from the left side.
 It’sokayiftheaudiobouncesupalittle
past the mark occasionally, but NEVER let
it get all the way up to the red mark!
5) Repeat these steps for the other channel.
6) If you change mics, or change talent, you
should re-set the volume levels.
You’re Ready to Record!:
With the white balance and iris adjusted, and
audiolevelsset,you’recanbeginrecording.
7) Push the red button on the Power Switch.
Makesurethattheviewnderdisplays
a RED DOT, and that the time counter
begins to run.
OR
8) Push the red record button on the top of
the cameras handle.
Push either button a second time to pause
the recording process.
Remember! Start recording at least several
seconds before you cue the talent, and keep
recording for several seconds after they stop.
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MODE CHK
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CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
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ENTER
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Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Troubleshooting -
When most people have trouble with equipment, they assume that the problem must be an
electronic or mechnical failure. In fact, most of the time, the problem is simply a switch in the
wrong setting, or a procedure done incorrectly. Here are some of the more common problems:
No Picture in Viewnder:
Do you see any display (battery, time code) showing? If not, the battery might be dead, or the
power might be switched off. If you do see information displayed:
1) Did you remove the lens cap?
2) Is the IRIS in Manual mode, and closed?
3) Is the ND FILTER turned on? This makes the picture much darker.
4) Remember, the eyepiece only functions when the LCD monitor is off, and vice versa. Make
suretheLCDmonitoriscompletelyclosedifyouareusingtheeyepieceviewnder.
5) Areyousimplyzoomedinonsomethingdark?Waveyourhandinfrontofthelensand
look for any movement. Zoom out to a wide shot.
No Sound:
First,checktoseeifthereismovementontheVUmetersintheviewnder.Ifthereis,youare
getting sound into the camera, and just not hearing it:
7) Aretheheadphonesplugged-in,andthevolumeturned-up?
IfyouarenotseeinganymovementontheVUMeters:
8) CheckthattheMIC/LINEswitchisinthecorrectpositionforwhatyou’veplugged-in.
9) Conrmthatthecablesfromthemictothecameraaresecurelyconnectedatbothends.
10)Aretheaudioleveldialsturnedup?
Color Looks Incorrect:
BadcolorisusuallyaWhiteBalanceissue.
11)IfusingtheWhiteBalance“Pre-sets”(switchsettoPRST),theviewndershoulddisplay
“AWBP5.6K”forshootinginsunlight,or“AWBP3.2K”foranyman-madelightsource.
12)TryresettingtheWhiteBalance.
Picture Looks Too Dark:
12)SettheIRIStoAuto,orturntheIrisadjustringtoopenit.
13)IftheIRISiswideopen,switchtheGAINswitchfromlowtomediumorhigh.
14) Make sure the ND FILTER is set to OFF.
15)BecertainthattheSHUTTERisoff(openLCDmonitortoseeswitch)