JVC VF-HP900 User manual

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STUDIO VIEWFINDER
VF-HP900G
INSTRUCTIONS
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Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
For Customer Use:
Model No.
Serial No.
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
VF-HP900G
B5A-3500-10
YD07191119

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Safety Precautions
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
Important Safety Instructions
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These are general Important Safety Instructions and certain items may not
apply to all appliances.
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FOR USA
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Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Respecter toutes les instructions.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau.
Ne nettoyer qu’avec un chiffon sec.
Ne pas boucher les ouvertures de ventilation.
Installer selon les instructions du fabricant.
Ne pas installer à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs,
des accumulateurs de chaleur, des poêles, ou d’autres appareils
(comprenant les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.
Protéger le cordon d’alimentation pour éviter qu’il ne soit piétiné ou ne se coince, tout
particulièrement au niveau de la fiche, de la prise de courant et du point où il sort de l’appareil.
Utiliser uniquement des équipements/accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
N’utiliser qu’avec le chariot, le stand, le trépied, le support ou
la table spécifié par le fabricant, ou vendu avec l’appareil.
Lorsqu’un chariot est utilisé, faire attention pour déplacer
la combinaison chariot/appareil pour éviter des blessures
causées par un basculement.
Débrancher cet appareil pendant un orage ou quand il
n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue durée.
L’entretien ou la réparation de l’appareil doit être effectué par du personnel qualifié uniquement.
Un dépannage est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a été endommagé d’une façon ou d’une autre,
telle que lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, si du liquide a été renversé
ou si des objets sont tombés à l’intérieur de l’appareil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou
à l’humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement ou a fait une chute.
1.
Lire ces instructions.
2.
Conserver ces instructions.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Ces informations sont des CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES et
certains points peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à tous les appareils.
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POUR LES ÉTATS-UNIS
Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
4Introduction

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CAUTION
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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POUR CANADA
RISQUE
D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE
D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS
OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A
REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE
REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE
EN CAS DE PROBLEME.
ATTENTION
Le symbole de l’éclair à
l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à
alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’une “tension
dangereuse” non isolée dans
le boîtier du produit. Cette
tension est suffisante pour
provoquer l’électrocution de
personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à
l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à
alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’opérations
d’entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des
renseignements se trouvent
dans le manuel
d’instructions.
Ces symboles ne sont
utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis.
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Model Number:
Trade Name:
Responsible
party:
Address:
Telephone
Number:
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
VF-HP900G
JVC
JVCKENWOOD USA
Corporation
1440 Corporate Drive,
Irving, TX 75038
678-449-8879
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not
approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial
environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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Numéro de
modèle :
Nom de marque :
Personne
responsable :
Adresse :
Numéro de
téléphone :
Déclaration de conformité du fournisseur
VF-HP900G
JVC
JVCKENWOOD USA
Corporation
1440 Corporate Drive,
Irving, TX 75038
678-449-8879
Cet ensemble se conforme à la partie 15 des
règles de la FCC (Federal Communications
Commission). Le fonctionnement est sujet aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) Cet appareil ne
peut pas causer d’interférences nuisibles, et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence
reçue, comprenant des interférences qui
peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement.
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Des changements ou modifications
non approuvés par JVC peuvent
annuler le droit de l’utilisateur de faire
fonctionner l’appareil. Cet appareil a
été testé et il a été reconnu qu’il se
conforme aux limites concernant
l’appareillage informatique de classe
A correspondant à la partie 15 des
règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont
conçues pour fournir une protection
raisonnable contre les interférences
dangereuses lorsque l’équipement est
utilisé dans un environnement
commercial.
Cet appareil génère, utilise et peut
émettre de l’énergie des fréquences
radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé
selon les instructions du fabricant,
peut causer des interférences
nuisibles en communications radio.
L’utilisation de cet équipement dans
une zone résidentielle est susceptible
de causer des interférences néfastes,
auquel cas l’utilisateur devra prendre
des mesures à ses propres frais.
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CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily
operable.
Remove the mains plug immediately if
the product functions abnormally.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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When the equipment is installed in a
cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it
has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more
on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not
be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
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NOTES:
The rating plate and safety caution are
on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The serial number plate is on the
bottom of the unit.
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
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Attention:
La prise secteur doit être opérationnelle.
Débranchez immédiatement la fiche
secteur si le produit ne fonctionne pas
normalement.
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AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER
LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS
EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA
PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
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Si le matériel est installé dans un coffret
ou sur une étagère, s’assurer qu’il y a un
espace suffisant sur tous les côtés pour
permettre la ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16")
ou plus sur les deux côtés, au dessus et
à l’arrière).
Ne pas boucher les orifices de
ventilation.
(Si les orifices de ventilation sont
bouchés par un journal, un tissu, etc., la
chaleur peut ne pas s’éliminer.)
Aucune source à flamme nue, telle que
des bougies allumées, ne doit être
placée sur l’appareil.
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REMARQUES :
La plaque d’identification et
l’avertissement de sécurité se trouvent
sous l’appareil et/ou au dos.
La plaque du numéro de série est
située sur la partie inférieure de
l’appareil.
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L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à de
l’eau ou à des éclaboussures et les
objets remplis de liquide, tels que des
vases, ne doivent pas être placés sur
l’appareil.
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CAUTION:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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WARNING
Operation of this equipment in a
residential environment could cause
radio interference.
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CAUTION:
Where there are strong electromagnetic
waves or magnetism, for example near a
radio or TV transmitter, transformer,
motor, etc., the picture and the sound
may be disturbed. In such case, please
keep the apparatus away from the
sources of the disturbance.
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The plastics packaging bags may cause
suffocation when they are covered over the
head. Tear them open, and keep them away
from the reach of infants and children by
ensuring that they are disposed of properly.
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Dear Customer
This apparatus is in conformance with
the valid European directives and
standards regarding electromagnetic
compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of
JVCKENWOOD Corporation is:
JVCKENWOOD Deutschland GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11
61118 Bad Vilbel
GERMANY
Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte
Kundin, dieses Gerät stimmt mit den
gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und
Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer
Verträglichkeit und elektrischer
Sicherheit überein.
Die europäische Vertretung für die
JVCKENWOOD Corporation ist:
JVCKENWOOD Deutschland GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11
61118 Bad Vilbel
DEUTSCHLAND
Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions ............................................ 3
Contents ............................................................ 8
Precautions for Proper Use ............................... 9
Names of Parts ................................................ 10
Preparations
Connecting the VF Cable ................................ 12
Attaching the Protective Cover ........................ 13
Attaching the Number Plate ............................. 13
Attaching the Shoe Mount ............................... 13
Menu
Operating the Viewfinder Menus ..................... 14
Operating the Camera Menus ......................... 14
Configuring Shortcuts (Function Button) .......... 15
Configuration Method .................................. 15
Shortcut Menus for Auxiliary Features (F1 to F4)
..................................................................... 15
Shortcut Menus for Picture Quality and Volume
(F5 to F7) ..................................................... 15
Viewfinder Menu Flow Chart ........................... 15
List of Viewfinder Menus ................................. 16
Others
Troubleshooting .............................................. 20
Specifications .................................................. 20
Available Signal Formats ................................. 22
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Symbols used
Caution :Describes precautions concerning
the operation of this product.
Memo : Describes reference information,
such as functions and usage
restrictions of this product.
A: Indicates the reference page
numbers and reference items.
Content of this manual
0All rights reserved by JVCKENWOOD
Corporation. Unauthorized duplication or
reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is
strictly prohibited.
0Illustrated designs, specifications and other
contents of this manual are subject to change
for improvement without prior notice.
0Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks and/
or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Marks such as ™ and ® have
been omitted in this manual.
8Introduction

Precautions for Proper
Use
This unit is compatible with the GY-HC900 series. For
information on other compatible models, please
consult your dealer.
Please also read the instruction manual of the camera
to be connected before using.
This is not a drip-proof product.
Before making use of this product, fasten it securely
using a fitting tool (commercially available bracket,
studio kit or the supplied shoe mount).
Location of Storage and Use
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Do not place this product at the following locations.
Doing so may cause the product to malfunction or
break down.
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Hot or cold places beyond the allowable
operating temperature range of 0 °C to +40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F).
0
Humid places beyond the allowable humidity
range of 30 % RH to 80 % RH (non-
condensing).
0
Places in the vicinity of a strong magnetic field,
such as near transformers or motors.
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Near equipment that emit radio waves, such as
transceivers or mobile phones.
0
Places that are subject to dust or sand.
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Places that are subject to strong vibrations.
0
Places that are susceptible to condensation,
such as near windows.
0
Places that are subject to vapor or oil, such as
kitchens.
0
Places that emit radioactive rays or X-rays, and
corrosive gases.
0
Noise may occur in the images or the colors may
change when this product and its connecting wire
are used in places subjected to strong radio or
magnetic waves (e.g., near radios, TVs,
transformers, or monitors).
Handling the Product
0
Insufficient ventilation may result in malfunction of
this product. Make sure that objects placed around
this product do not obstruct its ventilation.
0
Do not place containers filled with water (vases,
plants, cups, cosmetics, drugs and so on) on top
of this product.
Water getting into the interior of the equipment may
result in fire and electric shock.
Moving the Product
Remove connecting cables before moving this
product.
When moving this product, do so after turning off the
power of the connecting camera, and make sure to
unplug the cable from this product. Failure to do so
may damage the cable, causing fire or electric shock.
Maintenance
0
Turn off the power of the connecting camera before
performing maintenance of this product.
0
Use a soft cloth to wipe the product. Do not wipe
using thinner or benzene, as doing so may cause
the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When there is
significant soiling, wipe using a cloth by dipping it
in a neutral detergent that is diluted with water,
followed by cleaning using a dry cloth.
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The exterior of this product may change or the paint
may fall off when come into contact with rubber or
vinyl products for a prolonged period of time.
Energy Conservation
When this product is not used for a prolonged period
of time, turn off the power of the system for safety and
energy conservation purposes.
LCD Screen
Leaving the LCD screen exposed to the sun will
damage the LCD screen. Do not place the product
outdoors or near a window.
Do not scratch or press hard on the LCD screen, or
place objects on top of the screen. Blotches may
appear on the screen and lead to malfunction of the
LCD panel.
When using the product in cold places, horizontal
stripes and trailing images may appear or the screen
may appear dark.
These are not malfunctions. The screen will appear
normal again when the temperature rises.
Continuous display of still images may cause residual
images.
The screen will return to normal after some time.
When the product is in use, the screen or cabinet may
become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Bright/Dark Spots
Bright spots (red, blue or green) and dark spots that
are continuously lit up may appear on the screen.
An LCD panel is manufactured with extremely precise
technology. Although it consists of more than 99.99 %
effective pixels, it may exhibit a very small number of
continuous bright or dark spots on the screen.
Maintaining the LCD Screen
The surface of an LCD screen is specially treated to
control reflections off the surface. Improper
maintenance may affect the performance of the
screen. As such, please adhere to the following
points.
0
Use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or
spectacles cleaning cloth to lightly wipe off any dirt
on the surface of the screen.
0
When there is significant soiling, wipe using a soft
cloth such as a cleaning cloth or spectacles
cleaning cloth soaked with a bit of water.
0
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, acidic,
alkaline or abrasive cleaning fluid, or chemical
wiping cloth to clean the screen as they will scratch
the surface.
Disposal
Do not dispose this product with other normal waste
products.
Do not throw the monitor into the rubbish that will be
sent to the dumping-ground.
Introduction 9

Names of Parts
Front
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ADBC FEJ
K
GHI
A
[PHONE] Terminal
Outputs stereo audio.
Memo :
0
When the [INPUT] button is set to “SDI” or “Camera”,
audio configured in [Audio Ch] is output.
B
[ A ] (Standby) Button
Switches the viewfinder to on or off (standby).
0
Green: Power on
0
Orange: Power off (standby)
C
[INPUT] Button
For selecting an input.
0
Camera: [VF CABLE] terminal
0
SDI: [SDI IN] terminal
0
HDMI: [HDMI] terminal
D
[ J /F1], [ H /F2], [ K /F3], [ I /F4] Buttons
0
Can be used to operate the camera menu while it is
being displayed.
0
Pressing one of the buttons on the normal screen
enables operation of the functions that are
preconfigured in the function menu.
0
To configure the function menu, press and hold down
the button.
(A P15 [Configuring Shortcuts (Function Button)] )
Memo :
0
The LED is lit when the preconfigured feature is enabled.
The LED does not light up when the function is disabled.
E
[CAMERA MENU] Button
Pressing the button displays the menu of the connected
camera. For more details on the camera menu, refer to
the instruction manual of the camera.
Memo :
0
When the camera menu is active, the LED for the
CAMERA MENU button lights up.
F
[EXIT] Button
Pressing the button in the viewfinder menu or camera
menu moves the display to the menu at the next higher
level. Pressing the button when the menu is at the highest
hierarchical level returns the display to the normal screen.
G
[VOL./MENU/SET] Knob (Button)
For adjusting the volume level and operating or
configuring the menus.
0
Turning the knob in the clockwise or anti-clockwise
direction on the normal screen displays the audio
control menu screen and enables adjustment of the
volume.
0
Pressing the knob (button) on the normal screen
displays the viewfinder menu screen.
0
Turning the knob to the clockwise or anti-clockwise
direction in the viewfinder menu moves the cursor (X)
up or down.
Pressing the knob (button) confirms the selected item.
If there are menus at the next lower hierarchical level,
pressing the knob (button) moves to the menu at the
lower level.
Memo :
0
Configuring [Function] B [Scan] in the viewfinder menu to
“Zoom” disables volume adjustment on the normal screen
and switches to the mode for adjusting the Zoom position.
Press the knob to alternate between adjustment of the
vertical and horizontal positions.
H
[BRIGHT/F5] Knob (Button)
For adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder.
Memo :
0
Pressing and holding down the knob (button) on the
normal screen enables configuration of features in the
function menu.
(A P15 [Configuring Shortcuts (Function Button)] )
I
[CONTRAST/F6] Knob (Button)
For adjusting the contrast of the viewfinder.
Memo :
0
Pressing and holding down the knob (button) on the
normal screen enables configuration of features in the
function menu.
(A P15 [Configuring Shortcuts (Function Button)] )
J
[PEAKING/F7] Knob (Button)
For adjusting the outline of the viewfinder.
Memo :
0
Pressing and holding down the knob (button) on the
normal screen enables configuration of features in the
function menu.
(A P15 [Configuring Shortcuts (Function Button)] )
K
SMALL TALLY Lamp
The tally lamp lights up according to the settings of the
camera menu.
0
For GY-HC900 series, the tally lamp lights up
according to the [System]
B [Front Tally] settings of
the camera menu.
Memo :
0
Brightness of the tally lamp can be configured in
[System]
B [Small Tally].
(A P19 [ Small Tally ] )
10 Introduction

Rear
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ADBC F E
H
I
J
G
A
Power Switch
0
Ⅰ [DC IN]: Receives power supply from the [DC IN]
terminal
0
○ [OFF]: Switches off the power supply completely
0
Ⅱ [CAMERA]: Receives power supply from the VF
cable
B
[SDI IN] Terminal
Input terminal for 3G/HD/SD SDI signals.
Memo :
0
Supports embedded audio signals.
C
[SDI OUT] Terminal
Output terminal for 3G/HD/SD SDI signals.
Memo :
0
When power is turned on, signal from the [SDI IN] terminal
is passed through, and outputs the reclocked signal from
the [SDI OUT] terminal regardless of the state of the
[INPUT] button. On-screen display (OSD) is not output in
this case.
D
[USB] Terminal
For connecting the USB device for loading the “3D-LUT”
file.
Memo :
Compatible USB device
0
USB specification: USB2.0
0
File system: FAT32
0
Maximum capacity supported: 16 GB
Before using, format the USB device with a FAT32 file
system.
E
[HDMI] Input Terminal
Input terminal for HDCP-compatible HDMI signals.
F
[DC IN] Terminal (XLR type, 4-pin)
Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply (max. DC 17 V).
Memo :
0
If this unit is connected to a camera via a VF cable, there
is no need to supply power from the [DC IN] terminal.
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G
[VF CABLE] Terminal
To connect a VF cable, remove the rear cover.
(A P12 [Connecting the VF Cable] )
H
Rear Cover
Be sure to use this unit with the rear cover attached.
I
LARGE TALLY Lamp
The tally lamp lights up according to the settings of the
camera menu.
0
For GY-HC900 series, the tally lamp lights up
according to the [System]
B [Front Tally] settings of
the camera menu.
Memo :
0
Brightness of the tally lamp can be configured in
[System]
B [Large Tally].
(A P19 [ Large Tally ] )
J
Speaker (Monaural)
Outputs mixed audio.
Memo :
0
When the [INPUT] button is set to “SDI” or “Camera”,
audio configured in [Audio Ch] is output.
Introduction 11

Connecting the VF Cable
To connect a VF cable, do so after turning off the
power switch on the camera unit.
Connect the [VF CABLE] terminal of the viewfinder
to the [VF] terminal of the camera using the
supplied VF cable.
1Unfasten the 4 screws to remove the rear
cover
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Rear Cover
Screws
2Unfasten the 2 screws to remove the cable
clamp
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Cable Clamp
[VF CABLE] Terminal
Screws
3Plug the supplied VF cable firmly into the
[VF CABLE] terminal
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VF Cable [VF CABLE] Terminal
Memo :
0Pay attention to the orientation of the VF cable
connector when plugging in.
4Fit the VF cable into the groove of the cable
holder and attach the cable clamp with the
2 screws
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Cable Holder
5Be sure to mount the rear cover with the 4
screws
12 Preparations

Attaching the Protective
Cover
A protective cover can also be mounted if screen
protection is needed.
1Mount the protective cover with the 4 M2
screws supplied
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Protective Cover
Attaching the Number
Plate
Indicating a number on the number plate eases
identification using the monitor number.
1Fit the tabs of the number plate into the
mounting hole of the tally lamp
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Tally lamp
Number Plate
Mounting Holes
Attaching the Shoe Mount
The supplied shoe mount can be mounted to the
1/4" screw hole located on the bottom surface of
this unit.
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1/4" Screw Hole
Preparations 13

Before configuring the function settings, ensure
that the terminals are correctly connected.
Operating the Viewfinder
Menus
1Press the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button)
Viewfinder menu is displayed.
2Move the cursor to the item to configure
and press the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob
(button)
0Pressing the button displays the item for
configuration.
0Turn the knob to move the cursor up or down.
0If there is a menu at the lower hierarchical
level, pressing the button moves to the menu
at the next lower level.
0To return to the menu at the next higher
hierarchical level, press the [EXIT] button to
move up to the next level.
3Turn the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button) to
adjust the setting
4Press the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button)
to confirm the setting
5Exit menu operation
Pressing the [EXIT] button in the menu at the
highest hierarchical level displays the normal
screen.
Operating the Camera
Menus
The camera menu can be operated when this unit
is connected to a camera via a VF cable.
For more details on the camera menu, refer to the
instruction manual of the camera.
1Press the [CAMERA MENU] button
Displays the menu of the connected camera.
2Move the cursor to the item to configure
and press the [I/F4] button or [VOL./MENU/
SET] knob (button)
0Pressing the button displays the item for
configuration.
0The [J/F1], [H/F2], [K/F3], and [I/F4]
buttons can be used to move between menus
at different hierarchical levels.
0To return to the menu at the next higher
hierarchical level, press the [EXIT] button to
move up to the next level.
3Press the [J/F1] or [K/F3] button to adjust
the setting.
4Press the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button)
to confirm the setting
5Exit menu operation
Pressing the [EXIT] button in the menu at the
highest hierarchical level or the [CAMERA
MENU] button displays the normal screen.
14 Menu

Configuring Shortcuts
(Function Button)
The VF-HP900G allows each of the function
buttons (F1 to F7) to be assigned with a shortcut
function.
Features that can be assigned to the F1 to F4
buttons are different from those assignable to the
F5 to F7 buttons.
Configuration Method
1Press and hold down the function button to
configure
The function menu appears.
2Turn the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button) to
select a feature to assign to the button
3Press the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button)
to confirm the assigned feature
Memo :
If the unit is not operated for a certain period of time,
the function menu disappears and the display
returns to the normal screen.
Shortcut Menus for Auxiliary Features
(F1 to F4)
Features that can be assigned are as follows.
Center Marker, Marker Aspect, Check Field, Scan,
Aspect, Peaking[F2], False Color, Zebra Mode,
Histogram, Level Meter, Waveform[F1], Time
Code, CAM USER1(VF), CAM USER2(VF), CAM
Status[F3], CAM Display[F4]
*[ ] indicates the preconfigured function button in
the default setting.
Memo :
0Assigning the CAM USER1(VF), CAM
USER2(VF), CAM Status and CAM Display
features to the function buttons (F1 to F4) of this
unit allows operation of some features on the
camera from this unit.
However, features that are operated by pressing
and holding the button cannot be operated.
0For more details on the camera menu, refer to
the instruction manual of the camera.
Shortcut Menus for Picture Quality and
Volume (F5 to F7)
Features that can be assigned are as follows.
Brightness[F5], Contrast[F6], Chroma, Phase,
Aperture, Volume, Peaking Level[F7], Backlight
*[ ] indicates the preconfigured function button in
the default setting.
Viewfinder Menu Flow Chart
.
Marker
Function
Waveform
Audio
System
Center Marker
Marker Aspect
Safety Marker
Marker Color
Marker Mat.
Thickness
Volume
Level Meter
Audio Ch
Language
Color Bar
OSD Timer
Image Flip
Fan
Comparison En
Small Tally
Large Tally
Reset
Scan
Aspect
H/V Delay
Check Field
Zoom
Freeze
Waveform
Transparent
Peaking
Peaking Color
Peaking Level
False Color
Zebra Mode
Zebra Level
Histogram
Time Code
Picture
Menu
Brightness
Contrast
Chroma
Phase
Aperture
Back Light
RGB Range
Color Space
Camera Log
User Log
Gamma
HDR
Color Temperature
Menu 15

List of Viewfinder Menus
Setting value with the R mark is the factory default.
Picture
Settings related to picture quality
Item Description Setting Value
Brightness For adjusting the black level. 0 to R50 to 100
Contrast For adjusting the contrast level of
the bright areas in the image. 0 to R45 to 100
Chroma For adjusting the color density. 0 to R50 to 100
Phase For setting the color phase. 0 to R50 to 100
Aperture Corrects the frequency
characteristics of luminance
signals.
R0 to 100
Back Light For adjusting the brightness of the
backlight. 0 to R50 to 100
RGB Range
(HDMI only)
For selecting the data format of
the RGB input signal.
RLimited, Full
Color Space For configuring the color gamut. RRec709, EBU, Native, SMPTE-C
Camera Log For selecting a camera log mode.
0Optimally reproduces the
different camera log signals.
R
Off, J-Log to Rec709, J-Log to 709HLG, J-Log to 709PQ,
HLG75 to Rec709, HLG65 to Rec709, 2100HLG to 709HLG,
User Log
J-Log to Rec709:
Converts J-Log to ITU REC709. Configuring Color Space to
Rec709 and HDR to Off helps to optimize the display.
J-Log to 709HLG:
Converts J-Log to HDR HLG gamma and the color gamut to
Rec709. Configuring Color Space to Rec709 and HDR to
HLG helps to optimize the display.
J-Log to 709PQ:
Converts J-Log to 1000cd/㎡PQ gamma and the color
gamut to Rec709. Configuring Color Space to Rec709 and
HDR to ST 2084 1000 helps to optimize the display.
HLG75 to Rec709:
Converts the HLG signals of ITU2100 to the Rec709 color
space. This setting converts 75% HLG output to signals
equivalent to a 100% reflectance subject. Configuring Color
Space to Rec709 and HDR to Off helps to optimize the
display.
HLG65 to Rec709:
Converts the HLG signals of ITU2100 to the Rec709 color
space. This setting converts 65% HLG output to signals
equivalent to a 100% reflectance subject. Configuring Color
Space to Rec709 and HDR to Off helps to optimize the
display.
2100HLG to 709HLG:
Converts ITU2100 HLG to HLG gamma and the color gamut
to Rec709. Configuring Color Space to Rec709 and HDR to
HLG helps to optimize the display.
User Log For selecting a user log file. User'N' (N = 1 to 6)
(A P17 [ [User Log] ] )
16 Menu

Item Description Setting Value
Gamma For selecting a gamma correction
value.
(1.8: equivalent to γ1.8, 2.0:
equivalent to γ2.0, 2.2: equivalent
to γ2.2, 2.35: equivalent to γ2.35,
2.4: equivalent to γ2.4, 2.6:
equivalent to γ2.6, 2.8: equivalent
to γ2.8)
Off, 1.8, 2.0, R2.2, 2.35, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8
HDR For selecting a preset HDR. ROff, ST 2084 300, ST 2084 1000, ST 2084 10000,
HLG
Color
Temperature
For selecting a color temperature. 5500K, R6500K, 9300K, User
0Selecting User enables adjustment of the white
balance. (Default value: 6500K)
Gain/Offset points of Red, Green and Blue can be
adjusted.
Gain: 0 to R128 to 255
Offset: 0 to R256 to 511
[User Log]
Follow the steps below to install the user log.
Data order is BGR (17x17x17).
ACreate a user log file name in the [User’N’.cube] format and copy the user log file to a USB device.
(Multiple user log files can be loaded at the same time.)
BWhen a USB device is connected, a [Load User'N' cube] display will appear on the screen together
with a [No Yes] display.
0Turn the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button) to select [Yes] or [No], followed by pressing and holding
down the [VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button) for 3 seconds or longer.
0After selecting [Yes] and loading has successfully completed, the LED of the [▲/F1] button starts
flashing. Remove the USB device immediately when the LED starts flashing.
0If [No] is selected, the menu disappears. Remove the USB device immediately. If multiple user log
files are stored in the USB device, select [Yes] or [No] for all of the files.
(“N” corresponds to a numerical value between 1 and 6.)
Marker
Settings on the marker feature
Item Description Setting Value
Center Marker Displays or hides the marker that
appears at the center of the video
image.
ROff, On
Marker Aspect For selecting an aspect ratio for
the marker.
ROff, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2
Safety Marker For selecting a safety marker
range.
ROff, 95%, 93%, 90%, 88%, 85%, 80%
Marker Color For selecting a marker color. RWhite, Black, Red, Green, Blue
Marker Mat. For configuring the masking
density for the marker selected in
Marker Aspect.
ROff, 1 to 7
Thickness For selecting a marker width. 1 to R2 to 7
Menu 17

Function
Settings related to video images
Item Description Setting Value
Scan For selecting a scan mode. RAspect, 1:1, Zoom
Aspect:
Enables the [Aspect] item.
1:1:
Displays in the same resolution as the input signal (life
size). The aspect ratio varies with the input signal.
Zoom:
Enables the [Zoom] item. When Zoom is selected, the
[VOL./MENU/SET] knob (button) switches to the
mode for adjusting the position.
(A P10 [Names of Parts] )
Aspect For selecting an aspect ratio when
“Aspect” is selected in [Scan]. Full, R16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2
H/V Delay
(SDI, Camera)
For selecting a H/V delay mode. ROff, H, V, H/V
Check Field Displays the RGB or luminance
signal components.
ROff, Red, Green, Blue, Mono
Zoom For adjusting the zoom scale
when “Zoom” is selected in
[Scan].
x1.1, x1.3, x1.4, x1.7, Rx2, x2.5, x3.3, x5, x10
Freeze Freezes images of an instant
(On).
ROff, On
Waveform
Settings related to video signals
Item Description Setting Value
Waveform For selecting a display mode. ROff, Multi, Y, YPbPr, RGB, RGB Full
Transparent For selecting a background
opacity when [Waveform] is
configured to Y, YPbPr or RGB.
ROff, 25%, 50%
Peaking Turns on/off the peaking feature. ROff, On
Peaking Color For selecting a peaking color. RRed, Green, Blue, White, Black
Peaking Level For adjusting the peaking level. 0 to R50 to 100
False Color Turns on/off the false color
feature.
ROff, On
Zebra Mode Turns on/off the zebra feature. ROff, On
Zebra Level For adjusting the luminance level
of the zebra display when [Zebra
Mode] is configured to “On”.
Switches to a zebra display when
the luminance level exceeds the
preconfigured value.
0 % to R100 %
Histogram For selecting a histogram mode. RY, RGB, Color
Y: Displays the luminance component.
RGB: Overlaps the display of the three RGB colors.
Color: Displays each of the RGB colors side by side
without overlapping.
Time Code
(SDI only)
For selecting a time code mode. ROff, LTC, VITC
18 Menu

Audio
Settings on audio signals
Item Description Setting Value
Volume For adjusting the volume. 0 to R50 to 100
Level Meter Displays or hides the level meter.
0Ch1-Ch16 is forcibly
displayed when [Waveform] is
configured to “Multi”.
0[Level Meter] only supports
1ch and 2ch during HDMI
input. (The display will either
be Ch1-Ch4 or Ch1-Ch16.)
ROff, Ch1-Ch4, Ch1-Ch16
Audio Ch
(SDI, Camera)
For selecting an audio channel
mode.
RCh1&Ch2, Ch3&Ch4, Ch1+Ch3&Ch2+Ch4,
Ch5&Ch6, Ch7&Ch8, Ch9&Ch10, Ch11&Ch12,
Ch13&Ch14, Ch15&Ch16
System
General settings
Item Description Setting Value
Language For configuring the display
language of the menus.
REnglish, 中文, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español,
Pусский
Color Bar For configuring the color bar to on
or off.
ROff, 100%, 75%
OSD Timer For selecting an OSD display
duration.
R10s, 20s, 30s
Image Flip For selecting an image inversion
feature.
ROff, H, V, H/V
Fan For configuring the fan strength. RAuto, On, Off
Comparison
En
Displays the right half of the image
in the selected settings.
Configure this item to make a
comparison between the original
image (left) and the configured
image (right).
ROff, Gamma&HDR, Color Space, Camera Log
Small Tally For selecting a brightness level for
the small tally lamp.
ROff, Low, High
Large Tally For selecting a brightness level for
the large tally lamp.
ROff, Low, High
Reset Restores all the settings on this
unit to the factory settings. (Reset)
Off, On
Menu 19

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check
Power does not turn on Ensure that the VF cable and power cable are plugged in securely.
Turn on the power of the camera.
Check the position of the power switch at the back of this unit.
No video image Ensure that the VF cable is plugged in securely.
Turn on the power of the camera and configure correctly.
Specifications
General
Item Description
Device to be connected GY-HC900
Power DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V)
Rated current 1.4 A (DC 12 V)
Allowable operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Allowable operating humidity 30 %RH to 80 %RH
Mass 1.0 kg
LCD Specifications
Item Description
Screen size 7.0 inch
Aspect ratio 16:10
Resolution WUXGA (1920×1200) 8 bit
Effective screen dimensions 15.1 cm (width), 9.8 cm (height), 18.0 cm (diagonal)
Viewing angle (TYP.) Horizontal: 160°, Vertical: 160°
Luminance 450 cd/m2
Contrast ratio 1100:1
Input/Output Terminal
Item Terminal Description
Video HDMI HDMI signal input (HDCP-compatible, linear PCM): HDMI
connector x 1
SDI IN Digital signal input (3G/HD/SD SDI, supports embedded audio):
auto detection, BNC connector x 1
SDI OUT Digital signal output (3G/HD/SD SDI, supports embedded
audio): BNC connector x 1
VF CABLE 26-pin connector (terminal used exclusively for camera: video,
audio, power, control) x 1
Audio PHONE Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack x 1
Data USB USB2.0 type A x 1
Power DC IN XLR 4-pin DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V) x 1
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