Attach a fully charged battery pack.

6-1 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.

6-1-1 Preparations for Testing

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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 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. Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1

Maintenance