Camera and Accessory Prep & Return

Cameras and their various support accessories (Teradek, Monitors, Bartech) require detailed preparation before going out and a careful inspection on return.

For this reason, we have a dedicated technician and process to prep and check in the equipment.

Timeline

Kit prep must be completely done by Thursday 11AM, preferably wednesday.

For returns, Kits needs to be completely processed by Tuesday 10am.

General Notes

• If there is an issue with any item, please contact Rachel & Benoit to let them know.
• TAKE PICTURES of issues or blemishes and make a note on pack sheet.
• Kits should all have cases with CONSPICUOUS MARKINGS indicating what is in the case, aka label it.
• The Pack list for a kit should be accurate. If something that is part of a kit is not on the list, let Benoit or Rachel know. Write it on checkout sheet.

Whether it is a return or a kit prep, a kit must be fully tested and inspected.

Prep

• Inspect the equipment as per the inspection section bellow
• Pack the kit in it's appropriate case
• Allocate all serial numbers in computer
• Mark kit as "Prepared" in computer
• Put the kit in the staging area, with the proper paperwork taped onto the kit.

Returns

• Open up the kits & perform inspection as per bellow
• Once inspected, pack up kits
• Return kits to PROPER location

Inspection

Camera

• Insure entire kit is present, including accessories, cable, etc... as per the pack sheet
• Make sure batteries are charged
• Turn on Camera, insure everything is working

Lens

• Make sure all the caps are present
• Look at front & read elements
• test that iris & focus are smooth and don't bind
• Any scratch should be photographed and added to the record in Current and a note added.

Filter

• When checking out a filter, use a white piece of paper as a background and take photo. Send picture to filter@jmlrental.com with order number in subject.
• Take filter out and inspect for scratches, dings, chips
• Take a photo of the filter if there is any damage. It needs to be recorded in current and photo added to record.

Monitor

• Insure entire kit is present, including BNC cables as per pack sheet
• Make sure monitor is functional, turns on and receives video signal on all its inputs
• If Monitor has a battery plate, make sure battery plate works and can power monitor.
• For director's monitor: Make sure the correct cage or back plate is present.
• If monitor, such as 702 or 5.6" were sent out with modifications, e.g. directors cage or teradek mount, remove accessory and put away.
• All Monitors should be cleaned before they are put away.

Teradek

• Insure all accessories in the kit are present, including BNC, P-TAP, etc... as per pack sheet
• Inspect the Antennas!
• Make sure the Receiver and transmitter are properly paired, and transmits video properly.
• If the kit is a 2:1 configuration, make sure to pair the 2nd/3rd receiver and test them
• MAKE SURE p-tap cables are labeled TERADEK
• Make sure safetap cable is labeled and works (if present)

• On Returns, a 2:1 configuration needs the extra receiver taken out of the kit and put back on the shelf.

Bartech

• Insure all accessories in the kit are present, including cables, P-TAP, etc... as per pack sheet
• Test the motor and receiver with the hand unit to make sure everything is functional.
• MAKE SURE p-tap cables are labeled BARTECH
• Make sure safetap cable is labeled and works (if present)