Day Before the Depo
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- review paperwork for location and start time 
- note any special customer requirements 
- determine leave time for arrival 1 hr before start time 
- leave an hour before that

Arrive at Depo
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- introduce yourself to receptionist
- remind that you need time to setup

Room Setup
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- arrange camera for direct clear picture of deponent
	not back lit
	neutral background or backdrop
- court reporter comfortable and able to look directly at 
	deponent and attorneys
- witness and attorneys comfortable with room to spread 
	out documents (if possible)


Equipment Setup
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-AC power to all equipment
- run mike cables
- setup camera

signal path:
- mikes to audio mixer
- audio mixer to recorder & backup 
- video camera to recorder & backup
- audio/video to monitor or TV
- monitor audio out to headphones

- check time and date in camera
- check mikes through headphones
- make test recordings on backup
- check test recording (don't erase)
- trouble shoot any problems and re-test

- double check information on forms with reporter
- sync time with reporter if required
- preview exhibits (bones, X-rays)
- mute or unplug phones unless used for a conference call 
- have participants put on microphones
	remind them don't touch
- close door