Panasonic AJ-CVF100G User manual

Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi/Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
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1-inch Electronic HD Color View Finder
1-Zoll Elektronischer HD-Farbe-Sucher
HD Couleur Viseur électronique de 1 pouce
HD Colore Mirino Elettronico da 1 pollici
HD Color Visor Electrónico de 1 pulgadas
1型HD カラービューファインダー
ModelNo. AJ-CVF100G
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme dieses Produkts
aufmerksam durch, und bewahren Sie sie für späteres Nachschlagen auf.
Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, et le conserver à des
fins de référence ultérieure.
Prima di far funzionare questo prodotto, leggere attentamente le istruzioni e
conservare questo manuale per riferimenti futuri.
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones y guarde este
manual por si tiene que utilizarlo en el futuro.
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ENGLISHDEUTSCHITALIANO FRANÇAISESPANÕL
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Printed in Japan
VQT2C51
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Read this first!
For General
indicates safety information.
_DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY
FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT
EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT
PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
Caution:
zDo not point the eyepiece directly at the sun.
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Read this first! (Continued)
For USA
For Canada
indicates safety information.
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.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
zThe user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local
regional offices helpful.
Warning :
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Table of Contents
Read this first! ................................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................. 4
Parts and Their Functions ................................................................................ 4
Adjusting the Viewfinder .................................................................................. 7
Attaching the Viewfinder................................................................................................7
Adjusting the Viewfinder’s left-right position..................................................................8
Adjusting the Viewfinder’s front-back position...............................................................8
Detaching the Viewfinder ..............................................................................................9
Diopter Adjustment......................................................................................................10
Screen Adjustment...................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Eyepiece .................................................................................... 11
Attaching the Microphone.............................................................................. 12
Specifications.................................................................................................. 13
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Features
zIt is compatible with Multi-format (1080i/720P).
zHigh resolution color LCD panel will display fine images, making it easy to focus.
zWith the 1-inch LCOS panel, it has realized fast response and high resolution equivalent
to a CRT.
zThis unit is same size as the conventional B&W HD viewfinder, making it possible to
replace without any modification.
(This unit is compatible with the AJ-HDX900 and AJ-HPX Series. Consult the dealer
regarding other cameras)
zIt is possible to easily switch between color and B&W modes using the CHROMA switch.
Parts and Their Functions
1CHROMA Switch
Switches the display of the images between color and B&W on the viewfinder.
ON: Displays color images.
OFF: Displays B&W images.
2ZEBRA (Zebra Pattern) Switch
Displays a zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.
ON: Displays a zebra pattern.
OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed.
The details of the display, such as the type of zebra pattern, will differ depending on the
camera used with the viewfinder. Refer to the instruction manual of the camera for
details.
ON
OFF
PEAKING CONTRASTBRIGHT
CHROMA
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Parts and Their Functions (Continued)
3TALLY Switch
Controls the front tally lamp.
HIGH: Makes the front tally lamp brighter.
OFF: Turns the tally lamp off.
LOW: Makes the front tally lamp dimmer.
4PEAKING Control
Adjusts the outlines of the images in the viewfinder to make focusing easier. The
setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.
5CHROMA Control
Adjusts the chroma of the color for the image in the viewfinder. The setting of this
control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.
<Note>
In low temperature environments, the colors in the displayed image may be paler
immediately after switching on the power.
6CONTRAST Control
Adjusts the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has
no effect on the output signal of the camera.
7BRIGHT (Brightness) Control
Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control
has no effect on the output signal of the camera.
8Front Tally Lamp
Lights when the camera is shooting and the TALLY switch is set to HIGH or LOW.
Also, flashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp
inside the viewfinder.
The brightness of the front tally lamp is controlled by the setting of the TALLY switch
(HIGH or LOW).
9Viewfinder Stopper
This is used to attach and detach the viewfinder.
:Eyepiece
;Back Tally Lamp
Lights when the camera is shooting. Also, flashes on and off as a warning indication, in
the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder.
The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is in the OFF position.
<Diopter Adjuster Ring
Adjust this control to match the vision of the person using the camera so that the image
on the screen in the viewfinder is as clear as possible.
=Connection Plug
>Lock Ring
?Microphone Holder
@Slide rail
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Parts and Their Functions (Continued)
Internal LEDs
Indicators and displayed screen content are different depending on the camera used.
Refer to the instruction manual of the camera for details.
1Green TALLY Indicator
Lights in green when a green TALLY signal is received from the camera control unit.
2TALLY/REC Indicator
Lights in red during the recording, or when the red TALLY signal is received from the
camera control unit. Flashes in red when there is an error.
3! Indicator
Light condition for ! Indicator can be set with the ! LED item of the menu in the camera.
This can be used to prevent erroneous operation for various operations.
4BATT Indicator
Lights or flashes depending on the condition of the battery. Condition to flash or light is
different depending on the camera setting.
5SAVE Indicator
Lights when the SAVE switch of the camera is ON, or when the VTR SAVE/STBY
switch of the camera is set to SAVE.
TALLY / REC
BATT
SAVE
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Adjusting the Viewfinder
Attaching the Viewfinder
1Confirm that the POWER switch of the camera is “OFF”.
2Insert the plug into the connection jack of the viewfinder.
<Note>
Be sure to insert the plug all the way into the connection jack.
3Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
4While pulling up the viewfinder stopper, attach the viewfinder by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow. After attaching the viewfinder, check that the stopper is in
place.
5Tighten the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
Loosen the ring.
Viewfinder left-right
position anchoring ring
Viewfinder stopper
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Adjusting the Viewfinder (Continued)
Adjusting the Viewfinder’s left-right position
1Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
2Slide the viewfinder to the left or right, and adjust it to a position that allows easy
viewing.
3Tighten the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
Adjusting the Viewfinder’s front-back position
1Loosen the viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever.
2Slide the viewfinder to the front or back, and adjust it to a position that allows easy
viewing.
3Tighten the viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever.
Viewfinder left-right
position anchoring ring Tighten the ring.
Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever
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Adjusting the Viewfinder (Continued)
Detaching the Viewfinder
1Confirm that the POWER switch of the camera is “OFF”.
2Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
3While pulling up the viewfinder stopper, remove the viewfinder by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
4Release the viewfinder cable and mic cable from the cable clamps, and disconnect
the cables.
Viewfinder stopper
Loosen the ring.
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