Sony PMW-500 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Foreword .................................................................................................... 11
Before Use....................................................................................... 11
Mode Indications in This Manual ............................................................ 11
Chapter 1 : Overview
Features ...................................................................................................... 12
Using the CD-ROM ................................................................................... 14
Reading the CD-ROM Manuals............................................................... 14
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 15
Power Supply .................................................................................. 15
Accessory Attachments................................................................... 16
Operating and Connectors Section.................................................. 17
LCD Monitor................................................................................... 26
HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)................................................. 28
CBK-VF01 Viewfinder (Optional) ................................................. 29
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen........................................ 30
Chapter 2 : Preparations
Preparing a Power Supply........................................................................ 35
Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 35
Using AC Power ............................................................................. 36
Attaching the Viewfinder.......................................................................... 37
Attaching the Viewfinder................................................................ 37
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 37
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 38
Detaching the Eyepiece................................................................... 39
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 39
Setting the Area of Use.............................................................................. 40
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 41
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens............................................................ 42
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................................. 42
Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 43
Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 43
Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 44
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