Panasonic HVX200A Operating Instructions - Page 29

Shooting Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape) TAPE Preparing to shoot using a tape Shooting in auto mode 1 Switch the MEDIA switch to "TAPE". 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20) 3 Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction shown by the arrow to open the cassette cover. • The cassette holder opens automatically. • The cassette holder will not open if the camera is not supplied with power (AC adapter or a battery). 4 Insert the cassette tape. 5 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. • Close the cassette cover only after the cassette holder is completely in position. 3 2 ON Lock release 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. If not, press the mode button. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The focus, gain, iris and white balance are adjusted automatically. 3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button 1 P2 TAPE 4 5 PUSH PUSH Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is switched ON. If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the message "TURN POWER OFF" will be displayed. In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch it ON again. Mode button CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB Mode lamp 1 ON Lock release REC CHECK button 3 29