Maintenance

8-1 Testing the

Camcorder Before

Shooting

Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor.

8-1-1 Preparations for Testing

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1 Attach a fully charged battery pack.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the battery power level is sufficient.

If the HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.

3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid.

4 After checking the points below, load the cassette and close the cassette lid.

•The cassette is not write-protected.

•There is no slack in the tape.

•Condensation does not form in the tape.

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Condensation

If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Do the following to prevent this from happening.

•When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, be sure no cassette is loaded in the camcorder.

•Whenever you turn on the power, check that the HUMID indicator does not appear. If it appears, wait until it disappears before loading a cassette.

For more information, see “3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette” on page 32 and “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 126.

8-1-2 Testing the Camera

Set the switches and selectors as follows:

Iris: Automatic

 

 

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Zoom: SERVO/MAN

WHITE BAL: A or B

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VTR SAVE/STBY: SAVE

OUTPUT/DCC: BARS

 

 

 

GAIN: Set as low as possible.

Testing the viewfinder

Proceed as follows:

1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder.

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