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Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting
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8-1-3 Testing the VTR
Perform tests (1) to (6) consecutively.
(1) Testing the tape transport functions
1
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to VTR SAVE and
check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder
goes on.
2
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check
that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes
off.
3
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN to R-RUN.
4
Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
5
Press the VTR START button and check the following
points.
• The tape reels are turning.
• The counter indication is changing.
• The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on.
• The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel
are off.
6
Press the VTR START button again and check that the
tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder
goes off.
7
Repeat the checks of steps
5
and
6
, this time using the
VTR button on the lens.
8
Press the RESET button and check that the indication
in the counter display is “00:00:00:00.”
9
Turn on the LCD LIGHT switch and check that the
display panel is illuminated.
10
Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a
while, then push the PLAY button. Check that the
rewind and playback functions operate normally.
11
Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button.
Check that the fast forward function operates
normally.
(2) Testing the automatic audio level
adjusting functions
1
Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to
FRONT.
2
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to
AUTO.
3
Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2.
4
Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN
connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the
level indications for channels 1 and 2 correspond to the
sound level, respectively.
5
Set the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F.
6
Set AUDIO SELECT CH3 and AUDIO SELECT CH4
to AUTO on the AUDIO-3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
7
Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-3/4.
8
Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN
connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the
level indications for both channels 3 and 4 correspond
to the sound level.
9
Be sure to reset the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2
after checking the channels 3 and 4.
(3) Testing the manual audio level
adjusting functions
1
Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to
FRONT.
2
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to
MANUAL.
3
Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2.
4
Turn the MIC LEVEL control. Check that the channel-
1 and -2 audio level meter in the display panel
increases segments as you turn the control
counterclockwise as seen from the front of the
camcorder.
5
Set the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F.
6
Set AUDIO SELECT CH3 and AUDIO SELECT CH4
to MANU on the AUDIO-3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
7
Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-3/4.
8
Check that the channel-3 and -4 audio level meters on
the display show respective increases segments as you
increase the values of LVL CONROL CH3 and LVL
CONTROL CH4 on the AUDIO-3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
9
Be sure to reset the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2
after checking the channels 3 and 4.
