Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting
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Check the functions of the camcorder before
setting out for a shooting session, preferably by
operating the camcorder together with a color
video monitor.
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.
4
After confirming that the disc is not
write-protected, load the disc and close
the disc compartment lid.
Set the switches and selectors as follows.
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.
Chapter
9
Maintenance
Testing the Camcorder
Before Shooting
Preparations for testing
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Testing the camera
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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
