Sony 510P User Manual

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10-1 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.

Attach a fully charged battery pack.

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.

Check that there are no obstructions near the disc 
compartment, and then press the EJECT button to 
open the disc compartment lid.

After confirming that the disc is not write-protected, 
load the disc and close the disc compartment lid.

If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a 
warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may 
form on the optical pickup.  Then, if the camcorder is 
operated in this state, recording and playback may not be 
performed properly. 
Do the following to prevent this from happening.
• When you move or operate the camcorder in an 

environment where condensation may form, be sure to 
load a disc in advance and close the disc compartment 
lid.

• Whenever you turn on the power, check that the HUMID 

indicator does not appear on the color LCD.  If it 
appears, wait until it disappears before loading a disc.

For details, see 3-1-4 “Loading and Unloading a Disc” on 
page 43 and 10-3 “Operation Warnings” on page 168.

Set the switches and selectors as follows.

OUTPUT/DCC: BARS

Iris: Automatic

Zoom: SERVO/MAN

VDR SAVE/STBY: SAVE

WHITE BAL: A or B

GAIN: Set as low as possible.