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How to initialize memory card on the LRC cameras

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  1. Initializing the memory cards formats, erases, readies them (= speeds up) for future use and protects the innocent from video footage being distributed.
  2. Hence camera users need to do this when they return the cameras (and LRC assistants do it during weekly inventory).
  3. Vixia 4:
    1. hardware buttons:
      1. power on
      2.  image
    2. software buttons:
      1. “menu”
      2. tab: vixia-tab-tools
      3. (scroll down, then tab: ) “Initialize SD”
  4. Vixia 5:
    1. hardware buttons:
      1. power on
      2.  image
      3. home
    2. software buttons:
      1. “other settings”
      2. tab:vixia-tab-tools
      3. (scroll down, then tab: ) “Initialize SD” .
  5. Rebel: Both for 550 (LRCcamera 17,18) and 600 (LRCcamera 19,20): image. Select “Low-level format”: image
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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

    clip_image001

  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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Checklist for lights (01-07)

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  1. Are all Parts there:
    1. main:
      1. Light q60
      2. stand raven rs-8

      q60-sg light and Raven RS8 8 ft. Aluminum Light Stand

    2. minor:
      1. Lamp clip_image001
      2. Stand
        1. (1,4): screw, wing nut
        2. (2,5): screw, wing nut
        3. (3,6): screw, wing nut
        4. disassembled: CAM04117
      3. Test the Functionality
        1. Assemble light and (not pictured) stand and extend.
        2. Plug them in and turn them on CAM04116
      4. Maintenance:
        1. Replace bulb if necessary
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Checklist for Rebel cameras (17/18/19/20)

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  1. Parts
    1. Battery
    2. SD Memory Card
    3. Battery Charger
    4. USB cable
    5. Lens

    clip_image001

  2. Test the Functionality
    1. Turn camera on
    2. Set to video
    3. Take a 5sec video
    4. clip_image002
    5. clip_image003
    6. Playback clip_image004
  3. Maintenance
    1. Charge battery
    2. Initialize sd card like so.
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Checklist for microphone booms

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  1. Model:CIMG0052
  2. Parts:
    1. CAM04107 Stitch
    2. 3 segments (1,2,3),
    3. 2 segment connecting screws (4,5)
    4. 1 top screw (6) allows for attaching part  “small”from shotgun mics (but “large” does not fit):
    5. LRCMicroBoom large CIMG0048gitzo-gb0530-CIMG0010microphone holder CIMG0050
    6. 1 top screw plastic cap(not pictured)
  3. Functionality:
    1. Note that these parts are supposed to be assembled,
    2. and the plastic rings to be loosened,
    3. for the boom to extend, like so: CAM04109 Stitch
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