Sony 530P User Manual
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3-2 Recording
3-2 Recording
3-2-1 Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic procedures for shooting
and recording.
Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is
functioning properly.
and recording.
Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is
functioning properly.
Recording format settings (PDW-530/530P
only)
only)
With the PDW-530/530P you can select the recording
formats for each of video and audio.
Note that it is not possible to use different recording
formats on a single disc.
Be sure to select the same format as the existing recording
if you use a disc on which material is recorded, or
otherwise use a different disc.
formats for each of video and audio.
Note that it is not possible to use different recording
formats on a single disc.
Be sure to select the same format as the existing recording
if you use a disc on which material is recorded, or
otherwise use a different disc.
For details of the setting operations, see 5-1-1 “Setting the
Video Recording Format” on page 75 and see 5-1-2
“Setting the Audio Recording Format” on page 76.
Video Recording Format” on page 75 and see 5-1-2
“Setting the Audio Recording Format” on page 76.
Thumbnail image setting
As required, you can select the frame to display as the
thumbnail image of a clip.
(The factory default setting is to display the first frame in
the clip as the thumbnail image.)
thumbnail image of a clip.
(The factory default setting is to display the first frame in
the clip as the thumbnail image.)
See 5-7 “Setting the Thumbnail Image” on page 92 for
more information about how to make this setting.
more information about how to make this setting.
Basic procedure for shooting: from turning
on the camcorder to loading a disc
on the camcorder to loading a disc
Proceed as follows.
Basic procedure for shooting: from power supply to disc loading
1
Attach a fully charged battery pack.
For details, see 9-1 “Power Supply” on page 147.
2
Turn on the POWER switch.
3
Set the DISP SEL switch to STATUS, and check on
the color LCD that the following conditions are met.
the color LCD that the following conditions are met.
• The HUMID indicator is not showing.
If it is, wait until it disappears.
• The battery status indicator (x) shows at least five
segments.
If it does not, replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.
If it does not, replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.
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.
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 42), load it and close the disc compartment lid.
page 42), load it and close the disc compartment lid.
Basic procedure for shooting: from
adjusting the black balance and white
balance to stopping recording
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.
After turning on the power and loading a disc, set the
switches and selectors as shown below and begin
operation.
Switch and selector settings before shooting
Shooting
Proceed as follows.
Proceed as follows.
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DISPLAY: ON
AUDIO SELECT
CH-1/CH-2: AUTO
CH-1/CH-2: AUTO
Iris: Automatic
Zoom: Automatic
OUTPUT/DCC: CAM, DCC ON
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN: F-RUN or R-RUN
(set as needed)
(set as needed)