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Checklist for light kit (08-11)

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  1. Are all Parts there(25)
    1. 4 plates (1)
    2. 2 more plates (2)
    3. 3 extension power cables (3)
    4. 3 lamps (4), containing 3 bulbs (not pictured)
    5. 2 thingamabobs (5)
    6. 8 clamps (6)
    7. 2 stands (7
    8. See also various documentation sheets included (not pictured below, but here)

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  2. Test the Functionality
    1. Assemble light and stand, as shown: L-light Mid-L Kit
    2. Plug in and turn light on
  3. Maintenance
    1. If necessary, exchange bulb
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    Functionality tests for LRC microphones

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    1. Using one of the Vixias, shoot a video with any of the LRC external microphones:
      1. Connect
      2. Select external microphone as audio source
      3. clip_image001
      4. Record for 5 secs
      5. Playback:  clip_image002_thumb[4]
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    Checklist for Vixia cameras (11-14)

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    1. Parts
      1. Battery
      2. SD Memory Card
      3. Battery Charger
      4. Power cable
      5. USB cable
      6. vixia-components-CIMG0005
    2. Test the Functionality
      1. Start camera
      2. Record for 5 seconds clip_image001
      3. Playback:  clip_image002
    3. Maintenance
      1. Charge battery
      2. Initialize sd card: Sd-card like so.
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    LRC Wireless microphone basics

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    1. Parts: image
    2. Functionality test:
      1. In general, see here.
      2. For specifics: image
      3. The lavaliere is optional, you can plug in another 3.5mm microphone.
    3. Maintenance:
      1. Check batteries
    4. Incidentally, in many classrooms, the Office of classroom technology can provide wireless microphones that connect to the teacher podium.
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    Checklist shotgun microphones

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    1. Are all  Parts there?
      • Shotgun Microphone
      • Camera mount
      • Microphone stand clamp : Especially look for the smaller connector in the bottom center – it tends to get lost (remain on the boom pole?).
      • Foam windscreen
      • Permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm output plug
      • AA battery

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    2. Test the Functionality
      1. Test making a recording like so .
    3. Maintenance
      1. If needed, exchange battery (from box on shelves in coed436 with sign "office supplies")
      2. Ensure that microphone is turned "OFF" when it is returned – drains battery.
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    Checklist for light tripod (05-12)

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    1. Are all Parts there?
      1. Tripod screw, wing nut
      2. Top plate – make sure this part is not missing!clip_image001
    2. Test the Functionality
      1. Make sure that tripod can extend and stand on 3 legs, like so:clip_image002
      2. Attach a camera to tripod.
      3. Move camera in all directions (top/bottom, left/right…)
    3. Maintenance:
      1. reduce tripod size again to its most compact position.
      2. Close all levers so that legs arrest.
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    Checklist for lavaliere microphones (01-03)

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    1. Are all  Parts there?
      1. Microphone with 3.5 mm cable
      2. Phono adapter (1/4’’)
      3. Clip clip_image002
      4. Battery  (pictured below) clip_image001
    2. Test the Functionality
      1. Test making a recording like so .
    3. Maintenance:
      1. If needed, exchange battery (from box on shelves with sign "office supplies")
      2. Ensure that microphone is turned off. Have returning student make sure the microphone is turned off (wears down battery).
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    Checklist for heavy tripods (01-04)

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    1. Are all Parts there?
      1. Tripod
      2. Head plate
      3. Screws /wing nuts
      4. Handleclip_image001
    2. Test the Functionality:
      1. Attach a camera to tripod.
      2. Move camera in all directions (top/bottom, left/right…)
    3. Maintenance:
      1. reduce tripod size again to its most compact position.
      2. Close all levers so that legs arrest.
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