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Black level (master pedestal) adjustment

When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off
its lamp.
Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode.
2 Turn the [FOCUS/IRIS] dial to stop down the
lens iris.
3 Press the [R/B GAIN/PED] button several
times so that the “PEDESTAL TOTAL item is
displayed on the LCD panel.
4 Turn the jog dial (main) and adjust the black
level to 5 IRE (0.035 V).
5 If necessary, adjust the iris automatically.
Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn on
its lamp.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off
its lamp.
Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode.
2 Turn the [LEVEL] dial of [IRIS] to stop down
the lens iris.
3 Follow the operation steps in “Basic
operations” (page 36), and use the menu to
perform the adjustment.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.