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Chapter
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
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.
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Testing the Camcorder before Shooting
Maintenance
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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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2
3
1 Iris switch: Automatic
2 Zoom selector: SERVO/MAN
3 VDR SAVE/STBY switch: SAVE
4 GAIN selector: Set as low as possible.
5 OUTPUT/DCC switch: BARS
6 WHITE 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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