Chapter 3 Recording and playback
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3-2 Basic procedures
This section describes the basic steps for shooting and
recording.
Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out
inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.
* For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1
Inspections prior to shooting.”
From providing the power supply to loading the
cassette
Up to performing the switch settings
Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next, set
each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed
to operate.
1
Attach a fully charged battery pack.
2
Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the
HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5
segments of the remaining battery charge display are
lighted.
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If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off.
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When five or more segments of the remaining battery
charge display have not lighted, first check the battery
setting. If there is nothing wrong with the battery
setting, replace the existing battery pack with a fully
charged battery pack.
3
Check that there are no cables around the cassette
holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to
open the cassette holder.
4
After checking the following points, insert the cassette
tape and close the cassette holder.
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Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab
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Tape slack
1
2
2
3
4
Switch settings for shooting and recording
AUDIO SELECT
CH 1/CH 2:
AUTO
TCG:
F-RUN or R-RUN
OUTPUT:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON
GAIN:
Normally set to 0 dB; change to
a more suitable value if the
picture is too dark.
Aperture:
Automatic
