Learning use Panasonic AG-HVX200's basic functions will allow you to experiment and learn more technical uses and controls with the camera. It is a professional video camera that shoots in HD and features many components. First-time camcorder users and even experienced users might have a tough time learning all the basics of this device. There are dozens of different settings that you can experiment with to create custom shots and professional footage with the camera.
Instructions
1. Flip open the LCD screen and press the "Power" button to turn on the camera.
2. Insert a P2 card or mini-DV tape into the back of the camera. A P2 card is ideal for recording high-definition video. At least 32 GB are needed on a P2 card to record around an hour of video footage. Mini-DV tapes can record an hour of standard footage onto a single tape.
3. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot. If it is a bright area, or you are more comfortable, you can also look through the camera's viewfinder. Click the "Menu" button on the top of the camera. The menu loads on both the LCD screen and the viewfinder for easy access.
4. Slide the camera to "Auto" to record in automatic. Press the red "Record" button on the right side of the camcorder next to the hand grip.
5. Press the "Record" button to pause the recording. On top of the hand grip, there is a small slider known as the "Record Check" button. Press this button up to watch a quick preview of the last scene that was shot.
6. Use the camera's zoom function four different ways. Use the finger zoom buttons above the right-side handle. Use the zoom buttons on the top handle of the camera. Use the zoom buttons on the camera's remote control. "T" zooms in; "Z" zooms out. You can also flip the zoom-ring switch to "Manual" and move the zoom ring to the right to zoom in or to the left to zoom out.
7. Insert a three-pin XRL microphone connection to the right-front side of the camcorder. The top port is "Channel 1" while the bottom port is "Channel 2." On the inside panel of the camera, select the proper XRL input to choose the audio input you want to use.
8. Flip the "Auto/Manual" switch to "Manual" to operate in manual mode. Use the "Focus" ring to set the focus up for the footage. Press the "Auto Focus" quick button to do a quick focus. You can also switch the focus to "Auto" while still keeping everything else in manual settings.
9. Flip the camera operation switch to "Media" to playback video files. On the LCD screen, a selection of thumbnails appears that represents the clips already recorded. Use the arrow selection buttons to scroll through the different clips. Press the triangle "Play" button to play a clip on the screen.
10. Highlight a clip and press the "Square" icon to delete the clip. Press the button again to confirm the deletion.
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