Large Cameras Microphones – Plug in at top of camera – Put microphones away when finished Set camera to “Camera” 1.Audio Button should be on Channel 1 and Channel 2 Second button should be on "mic" Check by pressing audio button on back of camera and levels should move 2.White balance Point camera (has to be on) at white wall and press “white bal” button Unlock setting to start, then lock when finished 3.Automatic Focus = Camera focuses on own Manual focus = Zoom in and turn lens to focus 4.Tape speed - Change to 48 1.Hit “Menu” 2.Find tape set 3.Find audio mode – change to 48 4.Hit menu again

SHUTTER SPEED Your shutter speed describes how long the camera's sensor records the image coming into the camera. Just like in still cameras, how fast the shutter opens and closes when taking a picture. higher shutter speed allows for smoother shots of higher motion, but darkens shot lower shutter speed results in jerkier shots of higher motion, but brightens shot if you adjust your shutter speed, you'll most likely need to re-adjust iris setting in order to get back to the correct light levels

GAIN Gain amplifies the electrical signal being recorded by your camera's sensor. Gain allows the shooter to enhance the picture in low light situations, which can be helpful in situations where you don't have any external lighting The default setting on your camera should be set at 0DB. Any number higher means that your gain is turned on. A major disadvantage to using gain however, can cause your picture to be distorted, so use with caution! Gain helps in low light situations Can lower image quality with distortions Try to avoid using gain as much as possible

To Change Settings Put auto lock in middle Change setting Push lock button down to "lock in" setting Then push button all the way back up

Small Black Camera Camera set on “Play” Function  Menu Play/out Setup 2 should read: AV/Phones: AV Comp.Out: 1080i DV Output: DV Do not need external microphone