6 Press the VTR START button again, and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off.

7 Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6, this time using the VTR button on the lens.

8 Press the RESET button, and check that the counter display goes to “00 : 00 : 00 : 00”.

9 Turn on the LCD LIGHT switch, and check that the display panel is illuminated.

10Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while, then press the PLAY button. Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally.

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11Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button. Check that the fast forward function operates normally.

2Testing the automatic audio level adjusting functions

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.

3 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the level indications for both channels correspond to the sound level.

3Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions

1 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.

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