Included Contents:

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Sony Camera

  • Sony Power Supply

  • Sony Battery (As backup. ALWAYS plug in to wall power)

  • Sony Battery Charger (uses Sony Power Supply)

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Camera Tripod

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Teradek Encoder

  • Teradek Power Supply

SDI Cable

SD Card

  • (In Card Slot A of camera)

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Radial Stereo DI Box

  • (1/8” headphone input)

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1/8” headphone splitter

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XLR Audio Cable - 10’

  • (Plugs into ‘Input 1’ on camera)

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3 Outlet Cube Tap

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100’ Ethernet Cable

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Manual/Extra Accessories Bag

Getting Started

Step 1 Unbox

Unbox Camera/Accessory Bag and Tripod Bag

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Step 2 Setup Tripod

Setup Tripod (Follow Instructions in accessories bag)

Step 3 Mount Camera

Make sure camera is fully locked into tripod before stepping away

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Step 4 Mount Teradek to top of Camera

Slide into shoe-mount and tighten thumbscrew

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Step 5 Power Camera

Insert DC Power Supply (behind plastic tab) and battery backup

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Step 6 Turn Camera ON

  • Power Switch to “ON”

  • Front Shutter “OPEN

  • Viewfinder un-folded

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Step 7 Power/Signal Teradek

  • Plug SDI cable from camera “SDI Out” to Teradek input

    (Twist SDI cable clockwise to lock in, push and turn counterclockwise to release)

  • Plug Ethernet cable from venue internet to Teradek input

  • Plug Teradek power supply into wall power

If applicable, connect via wireless (Wi-Fi)

  1. Using the Menu joystick, navigate to the Network Setup menu, then select WiFi.

  2. Press the Menu joystick to enter the WiFi mode menu, then select Infrastructure Mode

  3. Select Infrastructure Mode, then Scan for Networks. Select a Wi-Fi network, then enter your credentials.

  4. Make sure WiFi antennas are mounted and spread as shown in photo above.

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Step 8 Add Audio

  • Push XLR cable into “Input 1” on camera until it clicks

  • Push other end of cable into Radial box until it clicks

  • Plug headphone input into music device

  • Leave “PAD” and “LIFT” buttons toggled out unless told by technician

  • Optional: Use headphone splitter to send audio to other sources

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Step 9 Configure Local Record (Backup File)

  • Verify SD card is inserted into Card Slot A

  • Hit Record Button on right handle before performance

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Step 10 Final Checks

  • Check audio levels on bottom right meters.

  • CH1 is music input. Meters should show levels when music is playing.

  • CH2 is the onboard microphone as a backup source.

  • Frame up the shot and make sure it looks good! Have a great performance!

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Keep it center

Help us maintain our production quality for spectators and judges by centering your camera to the performance floor

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Keep it level

Use the front edge of the floor as the horizon line to level the camera.

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Fill the frame

Maximize the performance view by having your floor fill the frame.

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Avoid Distractions

Avoid distractions from coaches in the frame by reducing the visible space in front of the floor. This also ensures that we have enough room to place your team name above your performance in the livestream.