3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
4 Press the REC START button, and check that recording starts and that the time code indication in the counter display changes.
Set the time code.
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Set the user bits as required.
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3 Perform the operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in
(5) “Testing external microphones”.
If the audio level meters on the color and monochrome LCDs and the audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level, the function of the XLR connection automatic detection is working correctly.
If it does not reflect the changing sound level, the function of the XLR connection automatic detection function is off. Set REAR XLR AUTO to “ON” on the VDR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. If it does not reflect even after making this setting, the XLR connection automatic detection function does not work correctly.
(7) Checking the user bit and time code functions
Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches to FRONT.
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5 Check that the audio level meters on the color and monochrome LCDs and the audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level.
(6) Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function
Before starting to check, remove the front microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected. You can do this test by using both of the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors simultaneously. Alternatively, you can do the test by using one of connectors, and then execute the same procedure using the other connector. The following is the testing procedure when both connectors are used.
1 Perform the operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in
(5) “Testing external microphones”.
Aim the microphones at a sound source.
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5 Press the REC START button again, and check that recording stops and that the time code indication stops changing.
6 Set the
7 Set the DISPLAY switch to
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