Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections
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6-1 Inspections prior to shooting
Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following
inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It
is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check
the images.
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections
6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit
1
Insert a fully charged battery.
1
Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its
operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to
the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
2
Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its
operations in this mode.
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image
changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-
angle positions.
3
Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the
lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and
check that the auto aperture adjustment works.
4
Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the
aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is
adjusted.
5
While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture
adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with
different brightness levels, and check that the auto
instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.
6
Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch
the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:
≥The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same
brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain
setting.
≥The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched
in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.
7
When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the
extender to the operating position, and check that it works
properly.
2
Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID
display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of
the BATTERY display are lighted.
≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.
≥If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have
lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate
charge.
4
After checking the following points, insert the cassette
tape and close the cassette holder.
≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental
erasure prevention mode.
≥There must be no tape slack.
≥The tape must be free from condensation.
3
Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder
or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open
the cassette holder.
