Maintenance and Inspections: Maintenance6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bitsSet the users bit as required.[Setting of the User bits] (page 64)Set the time code.[Setting the Time Code] (page 67)Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN].Press the REC button.Check that the counter display number changes asrecording progresses.Press the REC button again.Check that recording stops and the counter displaynumber stops changing.Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN].Check that the counter display number changesregardless of recording status.Set the DISPLAY switch to [UB].Each time the HOLD button is pressed, make sure thatthe displayed value changes in the following sequence:VTCG DATE TIME No display (time zone)TCG; and also verify that the displayed value is correct.If DATE, TIME, or time zone is not correct, refer to[Setting the Internal Clocks Date and Time] (page 66)for guidance on setting the correct values.Note that date and time data set for DATE, TIME, and timezone is recorded in clips, and affects the playbacksequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail manipulations.Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt.Wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner.Do not wipe the mirror. If dirt or rubbish is sticking on themirror, remove it with a commercially available air blower.When outdoors, never carry or set up the camera with theeyepiece facing up to prevent sunlight, which could damagethe camera, from entering.SmearsSmears may appear when shooting an object with very high brightness.This phenomenon becomes more obvious as the electronic shutter speed becomes faster.The camera is shipped from the factory with a backup bat-tery already mounted.When the battery runs out, the [BACK UP BATT EMPTY]display appears on the viewfinder screen for 5 seconds afterthe power switch is turned ON.The internal clock stops operating when the battery runs out.Also, the TCG time code value returns to [00:00:00:00], andthe time code backup is disabled. The battery must bereplaced.Please consult your distributor for replacement with a newbattery (CR2032).The backup battery is visible when the panel on the LCDmonitor side is removed (right side when viewed from thefront).MaintenanceCleaning Inside the ViewfinderPhenomenon Inherent to CCD CamerasReplacing the Backup BatteryPlease contact the store where you purchased the camerawhen replacing the battery.USO RESTRITO
