Chapter9 Maintenance

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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.

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 BATT indicator shows at least five segments.

•If the HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.

•If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

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

4 After confirming that the disc is not write-protected, load the disc and close the disc compartment lid.

Testing the camera

Set the switches and selectors as follows.

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1Iris switch: Automatic

2Zoom selector: SERVO/MAN

3VDR SAVE/STBY switch: SAVE

4GAIN selector: Set as low as possible.

5OUTPUT/DCC switch: BARS

6WHITE BAL switch: A or B

Testing the viewfinder

1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder.

2 Check that the color bars are displayed on the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display.

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