User's Manual

6 PREPARING FOR OPERATION
6.1 EQUIPMENT PREPARATION – High-Power / Vehicle-Mount Configuration
6.2 Preparing Vehicle Mounting Kit for operation
Confirm that the vehicle-mounted rack is secured properly.
Confirm Antenna is mounted correctly.
Confirm that antenna cable is properly connected.
Confirm vehicle battery cables are connected and secure.
See Paragraph 5.2 (below) for preparation of Transmitter for operation (RFX-CMT).
6.3 EQUIPMENT PREPARATION – Camera-Mount Configuration
Before leaving the equipment base to undertake an operation it is recommended that the
following equipment checks be made.
6.3.1 The RFX-CMT Camera Back
Check that the Camera Adapter is securely fastened to the camera.
Check that the batteries to be used are fully charged and that an emergency spare battery is
available and fully charged.
Confirm the correct frequency is selected 5.5.
Confirm the correct Encoder mode of operation is selected. 5.6
Confirm the correct Audio level is selected 5.7
Confirm the correct Video input type is selected. 5.14
If the camera is to be used with a cable-connected antenna, ensure that the cable is in good
condition, paying particular attention to the quality of the end connectors and their assembly
status. If extension cables are required, make sure that the cable connectors are compatible
or that the necessary back-back connectors are to hand.
To enable the frequency to be checked without transmitting RF power the RFX-CMT can be
powered up with the PA disabled.
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