JTZ Zacuto Kameleon EVF User manual

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Kameleon EVF x1
Packing List
Zacuto Viewfinder
Eyecup x1
16GB USB Drive
Manual x1
Zacuto Patented
Anti-Fog Discs x1
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Physical Specs
2
70mm
125mm
Dimension: 125mm x 70mm x 72 mm
Weight: 440g
Power input: 7-20v
Power consumption: 5w
Power input port: LEMO -0B 4pin
Input connector: HDMIx1, SDIx1, USB-Cx1
HDMI input: 4K CDI, 4K, 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 720i, etc.
SDI input: 3G SDI, 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 720i, etc.
USB input: FAT32 or NTFS

Physical Specs
3
Joystick Menu
Power Indicator
Diopter Ring
1/4 Screw
Teeth
Bits
5/8 Screw
Removable
Eyecup

Physical Specs
4
USB-C Input
SDI Input
DC Input
Air Vents
HDMI Input

Menu Function
5
Press the joystick to activate the menu. Press the joystick again to
exit the menu.
With the menu active, press the right direction to advance the menu
to the 2nd level and to select a menu feature.
After selecting a feature, press the right direction again to make the
menu disappear and allow you to preview the feature.
Press the left direction to exit the preview.
Activate / Exit menu
Function 1
Function 2
Function 3
Function 4

Menu
6
Second-level
menu
Resolution
First-level menu
Firmware version number
Preview icon

Menu
7
Most cameras and EVFs
only provide a single
screen size in which to
display the image.
The Kameleon provides
multiple magnification
sizes which the user can
choose from.
Menu size and position
will not scale or change.

8
Connect your HD-SDI to the
port at the bottom of the
Kameleon. Make sure it’s
securely in place.
Connect the P-Tap on the
opposite end of the power
cord to either your camera
or an external power source.
Connect your Four Pin Lemo
to the jack on the bottom of
the Kameleon. Align the red
dot of the EVF, making sure
it’s securely in place.
Power & Video Cable
(Sold seperately)
Connecting to
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
P-Tap
Four Pin
Lemo
Connecting to a
power source

9
Opening The Eyecup Lens Door, Hands Free
Opening Eyecup to
keep Lens Door open
Reminder: When the Lens
Door does not automatically
close your EVF will be
exposed to the sun.
Position your head next to the lens door tab. Apply pressure with
your head to the lens door tab, slide your head from left to right
opening the door.
The Eyecup can be folded over
on itself so that the lens door
remains open.

10
Removing &
Installing Level 1 Fog
Protection
Installing Level 2 Fog
Protection
Level 2 Fog
Protection
Level 1 Fog
Protection
Level 1 Fog Protection
Anti-Fog Coated Diopter.
Offers a mild fog protection
good for average conditions;
comes pre-installed.
Level 2 Fog Protection
Anti-Fog Shield. Offers
extreme Fog protection.
Included with Kameleon, but
does not come
pre-installed.
Peel off protective layer from
both sides of the Level 2 Fog
protection. Lay on top of the
diopter and remount eyecup.
Place the Eyecup on one side
of the Kameleon Lens Lip, and
then push down around the
rest.