Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions
1 Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and
2 Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode.
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and
3 Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and check that the auto aperture adjustment works.
4 Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is adjusted.
5 While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and check that the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.
6 Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:
O The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.
O The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.
7 When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the extender to the operating position, and check that it works properly.
Inspecting the VTR unit
Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other.
1.Tape travel inspection
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
3Set the TCG switch to
4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
5Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check that:
O The tape reels rotate.
O The figure shown on the counter display changes.
O The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
O The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in the display window.
6Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.
7Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6.
8Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00” appears on the counter display.
9Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the display window illuminates.
10Press the REW button, and after the tape has been rewound for a few seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Check that the tape is recorded, played back and rewound properly.
11Press the FF button, and check that the tape is fast forwarded properly.
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