Panasonic AG-AC160A - Page 7

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Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Adjust Audio Recording Levels:
1) LocatetheV.U.(VolumeUnits)Meterinthe
lowerleftcorneroftheviewnderdisplay
(LCD or Eyepiece)
2) Beforeyoubeginrecording,askyour
subject to speak so that you can set a
volume level. Identify which channel his
mic is plugged in to.
3) On the lower left side of the camera, turn
the volume knob for that channel, while
watchingtheVUMeter.
4) Adjustthelevelssothatthedisplayonthe
VUMeterbouncesupto(peaks)atthe
longer mark from the left side.
 It’sokayiftheaudiobouncesupalittle
past the mark occasionally, but NEVER let
it get all the way up to the red mark!
5) Repeat these steps for the other channel.
6) If you change mics, or change talent, you
should re-set the volume levels.
You’re Ready to Record!:
With the white balance and iris adjusted, and
audiolevelsset,you’recanbeginrecording.
7) Push the red button on the Power Switch.
Makesurethattheviewnderdisplays
a RED DOT, and that the time counter
begins to run.
OR
8) Push the red record button on the top of
the cameras handle.
Push either button a second time to pause
the recording process.
Remember! Start recording at least several
seconds before you cue the talent, and keep
recording for several seconds after they stop.
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
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COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
INPUT1
INPUT2
FOCUS
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PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL
FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
CH 1 CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
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MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
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SCENE FILE
AUDIO
CH1 SELECT
CH2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT2
INT(R)
CH 1 CH 2
MANU
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
OIS
USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
INPUT1
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
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INPUT2
OFF
ON
LINE MIC
+48V
OFF
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FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
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PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
MANU
SERVO
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL
FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
DIAL SEL
DISP/
MODE CHK
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M
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B
A
PRST
AUTO MANU
CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2
HANDLE ZOOM
123
MENU EXEC
AUDIO MON/ADV
PUSH-
ENTER
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