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Checklist transcription foot pedal

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  1. Are the Parts there?
    1. Pedal
    2. USB adapter
    3. Earpiece

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    1. Test the Functionality:
      1. TBA: you need the software installed on a PC first
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Checklist for Voice recorder 03

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  1. Are the Parts there?
    1. Recorder (consisting of : removable cover for usb-connector and recorder)
    2. Batteries (1) AAA clip_image001
  2. Test the Functionality
    1. Insert batteries in recorder (if needed, replace from box on shelves with sign "office supplies")
    2. Record for 15sec.
    3. Playback
    4. Format memory to completely delete , according to manual : WS-100w/ USB
      1. Turn recorder on
      2. Press and hold the Menu button
      3. Press FF (fast forward) 4 times to get to format
      4. Press Play then FF to get to "yes"
      5. Press Play
      6. You be asked "are you sure?", press FF (yes) then Play to start formatting
  3. Maintenance
    1. If needed, replace batteries from box on shelves with sign "office supplies".
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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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    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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