Always, Presets: Top switch on back left to “manual” Bottom switch on back left to “clear” Internal Menu Rec/Out Set Rec Set File Format > AVCHD Rec Format > 1080p/30p FX Video Out Output Select > SDI SDI/HDMI > 1080i/480i 24p Output > 60p Camera Set WB Preset > MANU WB TEMP Display Set Zebra On/Off > On Level > 75 Peaking On/Off > ON Color > (personal preference) Level > High Histogram > On Audio Set AVCHD Audio Format > Linear PCM Mic Select > MI SHOE MIC External Controls Press Shutter/Speed Button Roll Forward Wheel until 60 Press WHT BAL Button Roll Forward Wheel until Number shows Audio Handle Controls Rec Ch Select For 1 Mic > CH1 CH2 For 2 Mics > CH1 Both Inputs 0DB For Shotgun > Mic +48 For Lapel > Mic For Soundboard > Mic or Line (check with headphones) Low Cut > Off (Both) Switch by Wheel > Man In Room: Internal Menu Camera Set WB TEMP SET > (adjust for color) Others Media Format (Any card slots you have cards in) External Controls Press Gain Roll Forward Wheel to 0 Press Iris Roll Forward Wheel to appropriate exposure *If completely open and still dark, press gain again, roll to appropriate Audio Handle Turn channels to appropriate levels
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