Chapter 3 Recording and playback (continued)

3-2 Basic procedures

This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording.

Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.

*For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1 Inspections prior to shooting.”

From providing the power supply to loading the cassette

1 Attach a fully charged battery pack.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are lighted.

If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off.

When five or more segments of the remaining battery charge display have not lighted, first check the battery setting. If there is nothing wrong with the battery setting, replace the existing battery pack with a fully charged battery pack.

When the MODE CHECK button is pressed to display the status screen in the viewfinder, the type of set battery is shown on the top right of the screen.

3 Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following points, insert the cassette tape and close the cassette holder.

Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab

Tape slack

MODE CHECK button

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4

Up to performing the switch settings

Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next, set each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed to operate.

Switch settings for shooting and recording

 

AUDIO SELECT

3

OUTPUT:

CH 1/CH 2:

CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

AUTO

 

TCG:

F-RUN or R-RUN

GAIN:

Normally set to 0 dB; change to a more suitable value if the picture is too dark.

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2

1

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