6-1-3 Testing the VTR

Perform tests (1) to (6) consecutively.

(1) Testing the tape transport functions

1

Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR

 

 

SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on.

2

Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR

 

 

SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes off.

3

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

 

 

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4

Set the DISPLAY (LCD) switch to CTL.

 

5

Press the VTR START button and check the following points.

 

 

 

• The tape reels are turning.

 

 

• The counter indication is changing.

 

 

• The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on.

 

 

• The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off.

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 LIGHT switch and check that the display panel is

 

 

illuminated.

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