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This workflow discusses how to use the Reporter equipment in DMC 3.208 |
| Begin by checking out the Live Reporter Kit from equipment checkout in DMC 5.104. |
 Locations of both kits are: DMC 3.208 on the shelf as shown here |
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One Kit is in the The CMB 4.130 control room |
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This workflow assumes we are beginning with the equipment off, dark, and stowed. |
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Gently pull the camera unit out of wall recess with the handle provided. |
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There are 6 objects to turn on, and they each turn on in different ways. They must all be turned-on for this equipment to function properly. |
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1) Turn on the light-switch labeled "Local Reporter Flat-Panel Lights" on the opposite wall. |
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2) Turn on the wall mounted Program Out monitor by pressing the button on the bottom right-hand side. |
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3) Turn on the top, shelf-mounted Teleprompter monitor by pressing the button on the right side. This button is a little difficult to find. |
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4) Turn on the lower, Local Reporter monitor by touching the power symbol on the bottom right side. |
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) Turn on the AJA KiPro Mini inside the rack, just behind the Local Reporter monitor, by holding down the power button for 2 seconds. |
|  | 6) PTZ Camera locate the remote that is attached via velcro to the camera tray |
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Press "CAM01" then press and HOLD the red button for at least 2 seconds to turn thecamera on and display a GREEN light!!
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Ensure the Telex Telecaster is on. It is most likely already on. Look for green lights like so: If it is not lit up, the power switch is on the far right of the unit. Switch it to on. |
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At this point, the equipment should all be turned on, and look something like this: |
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| Control Room should see the DMC 3.208 Image on input CAM 4 on the Ross Switcher |
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Next, we're going to set up the Live Reporter kit from Equipment Checkout.
To set up a Wired Lav microphone, you will need:
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Remove the lavalier mic from the case, and unscrew the metal body to open it up. |
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Place the AA battery inside the mic, and screw it back together. |
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Plug the XLR cable into the microphone. |
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Place the mic clip on the microphone if it is not already on the mic. |
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Clip the mic to your subject's chest at approximately the center of their sternum. |
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Plug the opposite end of the XLR into the Mic plate labeled Mic 1 |
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The audio will be coming out of Input 6 on the Wheatstone |
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Audio board make sure that the channels are off and the faders down when you change A to B and vice versa Make sure you select input A MIC N1
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Test the setup by talking at a normal level. 
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Stand on the X marked on the floor. |
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| On the remote, press the 1 button for preset 1 on the camera. The camera will go to the pre-programmed position, zoom and white balance settings. |  |
Make sure you can see yourself in the lower, Local Camera monitor.
If you need to adjust the camera, you can use the remote to change the position of the camera or use the T or W buttons to change the zoom. |
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Your setup is now complete. |
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Remove and break-down the lavalier microphone and IFB. Make sure to remove the battery from the microphone. Place them both in the Live Reporter Kit. |
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Turn off the camera by pushing the red power button on the remote. The power light on the camera will turn amber. |  | ||
Put the Remote Back on the Velcro on the tray |
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Turn off the AJA KiPro Mini by holding down the power button for 3 seconds. The KiPro Mini will display that it is shutting down. |
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Turn off the 3 monitors by pushing the power button on each of them. |
| Place the cloth cover back on the camera. |
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Gently push the camera shelf back into the wall-rack. |
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Now the monitors and KiPro in the rack should be dark and stowed. |
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Turn off the Local Reporter Flat-Panel lights. |
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Return the Live Reporter Kit to Equipment Checkout the shelf in CMA DMC 3.104208 or CMB 4.130 |
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