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Appendix
(4) Testing the earphone and speaker
1
Turn the MONITOR knob and check that the speaker
volume changes accordingly.
2
Connect an earphone to the front or rear EARPHONE
jack.
Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you
can hear the sound from the microphone in the
earphone.
3
Turn the MONITOR knob and check that the earphone
volume changes accordingly.
(5) Testing external microphones
1
Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-
1 and CH-2 connectors.
2
Set the input selection switches as follows.
• If the connected microphone is of the internal power
supply type, set the switch to OFF.
• If the connected microphone is of the external power
supply type, set the switch to +48V.
3
Set the AUDIO IN switches to REAR.
4
Aim the microphones at a sound source.
5
Check that the audio level meters in the LCD monitor,
and the audio level indications in the viewfinder
change with the volume of the sound.
(6) Checking the user bit and timecode functions
1
Set the user bits as required.
For the operation, see “To set the user bits” on
page 62.
2
Set the timecode.
For the operation, see “To set the timecode” on
page 61.
3
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
4
Press the REC button, and check that recording starts
and that the timecode indication in the time counter
display section changes.
5
Press the REC button again, and check that recording
stops and that the timecode indication stops changing.
6
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN, and
check that the timecode indication starts changing
again and continues to change even when you restart
recording and stop recording again.
7
Set the COUNTER/CHAPTER button to U-BIT, and
check that the user bits data that was set is displayed.
Maintenance
Cleaning the viewfinder
Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror
inside the viewfinder barrel.
Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially
available lens cleaner.
Note About the Battery Terminal
The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery
packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part.
The unit may not operate properly if the pins of the battery
terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if
they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
If you notice bending, deformation, or surface corrosion,
contact your dealer or a Sony service representative as
soon as possible to have the battery terminal replaced.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit
working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime.
Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative for
more information about inspections.