Sony HDW-F500 Maintenance Manual page 39

Settings and Checks after Installation
Install the two HKDV-506A into the two HDW-F500 respectively, then perform the following confirma-
tions.
Procedure
1. Turn ON the power switch of both unit.
2. Confirmation of an OPTION BOARD INFORMATION on both units
(1) Enter the maintenance mode menu by pushing the MAINTENANCE switch with a sharp tip. The
maintenance information will be displayed.
(2) Press the [F5] (OPTION INFO) key to enter the OPTION BOARD INFORMATION screen.
(3) Check that the message INSTALLED is shown on the right side of the HKDV-506A BOARD's
items.
(4) Press the [HOME] key to close the maintenance mode.
3. Connecting the two VTRs
Connect the BNC cable between SDTI OUT connector on the rear panel of the source VTR and
SDTI IN connector on the rear panel of the receiver VTR.
4. Setting the VIDEO IN of the receiver VTR
Press the [PF1] key then [F1] (VIDEO IN) key to select the SDTI.
5. Playback the tape
Insert the pre-recorded tape (both video and audio signals) into the source VTR and play it back.
When using an alignment tape, be sure to skip video signal transition period in order to confirm the
screen not to freeze up.
6. Check that there are no problems with SDTI video and audio outputs of the receiver VTR.
7. Change the source VTR and receiving VTR, and perform steps 3 to 6 again.
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