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Inspections Before Shooting

(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions

1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO.

2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].

3Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check

that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.

(3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions

1Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].

2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to MAN.

3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls and check that the level display increases when

the controls are turned to the right.

(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections

1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.

2Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes.

3Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off

and that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone.

4Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes.

(5) Inspections when Using an External Microphone

1Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors.

2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR [MIC].

3Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display

window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the

sound level. Each channel can also be checked separately by connecting a single micro-

phone to each channel.

(6) Time Code and User Bit-Related Inspections

1Set the user bit as necessary.

¡See “Setting the User Bit” (page 78) for a description of setting methods.

2Set the time code.

¡See “Setting the Time Code” (page 77) for a description of setting methods.

3Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

4Press the VTR START button.

Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes.

5Press the VTR START button again.

Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing.

6Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status.

7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

Check that the set user bit is displayed.

Contents

Main For your safety CAUTION: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Page Contents General and Features Features of the Camera Section Page Page Features Features of the VTR section Page Power Supply Section Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section (1) Audio Function Section (2) Audio Function Section (3) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) Page Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section (1) Time Code-Related Section (2) Warning/Status Display Section Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 7 8 9 10 Page Page Detaching the Eyecup 1 2 3 Remounting the eyecup Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder Setting Menu Configuration Changing the setting menu configuration Page Selecting the desired item 1 Changing the settings Changing the ON/OFF selection Returning to the default settings Quitting the menu Page Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display 2 3 4 EX S OFF 30-25 14.6V 1 A 0dB F5.6------- 1 2 3 4 5 E Selecting Display Items Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. 2 3 4 Display Mode and Setting Change Message Page Setting the Camera ID 2 3 4 CH1 CH2 E TAPE F E BATT F Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays WIDE CH1 CH2 Time Code-Related Displays WIDE h min s frm dB HUMID SLACK Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1 2 3 4 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value Setting the gain selector value 2 3 4 2 (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.) 3 changed. 4 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted Error messages related to white balance adjustment When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Page Page Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Page Page Setting the Electronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range 2 3 4 Page Adjusting the Audio Level 4 -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 E 2,5 1 4 Page Page Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure 1 2 3 4 Setting Time Data Setup Card Handling Page Page Writing set data to cards 1 2 (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.) 3 sition. Protecting stored data When data is not written Reading out data stored on cards 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Cassettes Ejecting cassettes Preventing Accidental Erasure Page Page 21-2 1-1,1-2 3 4,5 Page Page PlaybackChecking Recorded Contents Rec Review Color Playback Connection With an External VTR Precautions When Connecting an External VTR Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Checking the Function Settings Starting Recording 1 2 Page Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor Connections Mounting the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor 1 2 RET Button Page MARKER Screen VF DISPLAY Screen CAMERA ID Screen SHUTTER SPEED Screen SYNCHRO SCAN Screen ! LED Screen SET UP CARD Screen MAIN FUNCTION Screen E BATT/TAPE ALARM Screen FUNCTION 1/5 Screen FUNCTION 2/5 Screen FUNCTION 3/5 Screen FUNCTION 4/5 Screen FUNCTION 5/5 Screen LOW SETTING Screen MID SETTING Screen HIGH SETTING Screen LEVEL 1/6 Screen LEVEL 2/6 Screen LEVEL 3/6 Screen LEVEL 4/6 Screen LEVEL 5/6 Screen LEVEL 6/6 Screen VF OPERATION Screen MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen TIME DATE Screen MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen AUTO SHADING Screen DATA RESET Screen DIAGNOSTIC Screen Warning System Warning System Error Codes Emergency eject 1 2 3 4 5 Maintenance Condensation Page Page Page Page Specifications General Camera Section Viewfinder Specifications VTR Section VTR Audio System VTR Tape Running System Connectors Input Related Components