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Operating Guide for Sony VX-2000
16mm Work Order Required
3 Chip Digital Camcorder
Proficiency Required
Media Loan VX-2000 Package includes:
Sony VX-2000 Digital Camcorder
Avoid mechanical shock
AC Adapter with DC Cable
Keep camcorder away from strong magnetic fields
Remote Control or mechanical vibration
Keep Power switch set to off when not in use
RCA & S-VHS Dubbing Cables
Do NOT get wet or use near water
Density Case
Do NOT aim at the sun or other bright objects
Do NOT expose camcorder to
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Sony VX-2000 Supply Power with a Battery Pack: 1. Lift up the Viewfinder. 2. Insert the battery pack with the downward arrow on the battery pack facing down. 3. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks MENU into place. button Supply Power with the AC adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet. 2. Connect the camcorder and the AC power adapter using the supplied cord. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Battery Charging the Battery: Compartment Simply supply power with the AC adapter while DC i
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Sony VX-2000 Using the Fader/Overlap Function: Adjusting White Balance: To fade in: 1. Set HOLD/AUTO LOCK switch to the 1. While in Standby, press the FADER button center position. until the desired fader indicator flashes in the 2. Press the WHT BAL button, the white viewfinder. balance indicator appears in the viewfinder. 2. Press the START/STOP button; the shot will 3. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the appro- automatically fade in. priate white balance mode: one-push (manual To fade out:
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Sony VX-2000 Using the Program AE function: Adjusting Exposure Manually: You can select from five AE (auto For use in unusual lighting. exposure) modes: 1. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the Aperture Priority: Select the aperture manually center position. to determine best depth of field. Gain and 2. Press the EXPOSURE button, the exposure shutter speed are set automatically for indicator appears in the viewfinder. best exposure. 3. Turn the EXPOSURE DIAL. To brighten Shutter Speed Priority:
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Sony VX-2000 Adjusting Sound Levels Manually: Sound levels are set automatically by default. 1. Press the MENU button. AUDIO LEVEL 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the button TAPE SET menu, then press the dial. 3. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MIC MENU button LEVEL then press the dial. SEL/PUSH EXEC 4. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select dial MANUAL then press the dial. 5. Press the MENU button to erase the menu display. Releasing Steadyshot: 6. Press the AUDIO LEVEL button to d
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Sony VX-2000 A. Focus Ring B. Zoom Ring C. ND FILTER selector D. INDEX MARK button E. FOCUS selector F. PUSH AUTO button G. FADER button H. EXPOSURE dial I. EXPOSURE button J. Display window K. OPEN button K. J. I. A. B. C. D. F. H. G. E. L. PROGRAM AE button L. M. SHUTTER SPEED button M. N. AUTO LOCK selector N. O. WHT BAL (white balance) button V. P. AUDIO LEVEL button O. Q. MENU button P. R. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/button W. Q. S. Memory Stick slot T. DC Power In jack R. U. Ba
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Sony VX-2000 Menu Items Many camcorder settings are accessible only through these menus. To access the menus: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select submenus. 3. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Manual Set Menu Auto Shutter on off Prog.Scan on off Camera Set Menu D Zoom off 24x 48x 16:9 Wide on off Steadyshot on off Frame Rec on off Int. Rec on off LCD/VF Set Menu LCD B.L. scale LCD Color scale VF B.L. scale Guidefr
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Sony VX-2000 16mm Proficiency Questions Must Fill Out a Film Production Work Order to Schedule a Proficiency. Proficiency in VHS camcorders and Palmcorders are required before becoming proficient in the Sony VX-2000. WRITTEN TEST: Answers may be found in the Operating Guide for the Sony VX-2000 or on Media Loan Webpage. Complete this written portion on a separate sheet of paper before arriving for your operational proficiency. 1. What general precautions should you observe when using the VX-20
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Sony VX-2000 OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY (to be done during your scheduled appointment) A. Remove the VX-2000 from the case and identify all controls and parts. B. Correctly and securely set up the VX-2000 to a tripod. C. Attach the VX-2000 to its AC adaptor and a monitor. D. Load a Mini-DV tape. E. Set and describe the white balances, auto exposures, rec- frame, and interval recording. F. Change the iris/shutter priorities. G. Manually focus the VX-2000. H. Set up an external mic and plug in headph
