Panasonic AJ-CVF50G User manual

Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi/Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
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Model No. AJ-CVF50G
VQT5M81
SS0816HM0 -YI
Printed in Japan
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
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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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Read this rst! ENGLISH
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Read this rst!
indicates safety information.
WARNING:
fTo reduce the risk of re, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
fTo reduce the risk of re, 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:
Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of re and annoying
interference, use the recommended
accessories only.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation,
do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other
conned space. To prevent risk of re
hazard due to overheating, ensure that
curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
Do not point the eye cup directly at the sun.

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ENGLISH Read this rst!
indicates safety information.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
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.
CAUTION:
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 instructions, 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:
fReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
fIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
fConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
fConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may nd the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local
regional ofces helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host
computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modications to this
equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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For Turky
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
Декларація про Відповідність
Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в
електричному та електронному обладнанні
(затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України)
Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких
Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР).
Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР, :
1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на
мільйон;
2. кадмій (Cd) – не перевищує 0,01 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на
мільйон;
3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на
мільйон;
4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до
1000 частин на мільйон;
5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000
частин на мільйон;
6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації
до 1000 частин на мільйон.
The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means
that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to
applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local
municipality, dealer or supplier.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

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ENGLISH Contents
Contents
Read this rst! E-1
Before using the camera E-5
Features E-6
Accessories E-6
Description of Parts E-7
Lamp display E-8
Adjusting the viewnder E-9
Attaching E-9
Left-right positioning adjustment E-10
Front-back positioning adjustment E-10
Visibility adjustment E-11
Screen adjustment E-11
Cleaning the eye cup E-12
Removing E-12
Attaching the microphone E-13
Cautions for storing E-13
Specications E-14
fVarious names, company names, product names, etc., described in this document are trademark or
registered trademark of the respective companies.
How to read this document
rIllustrations
fIllustrations of the camera, viewnder, etc., may vary from the actual items.
rConventions used in this manual
fWords and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate the content displayed in the viewnder.
fWords and phrases in < > brackets indicate design text used on this camera, such as button names.
rReference pages
fReference pages in this document are indicated by (page 00).

Before using the camera ENGLISH
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Before using the camera
rSupported camera
This viewnder supports the following cameras.
fCamera recorder
AJ-PX5000, AJ-PX800, AJ-PX380, AJ-HPX3100, AG-HPX600, AG-HPX610
fSystem camera
AK-HC3800, AK-HC3500A, AK-UC3000, AK-HC5000
For details on other supported models, consult your dealer.
The initial setting of the viewnder output may be set to monochrome depending on the model.
For the method to switch the output to color video, refer to the Operating Instructions of each camera.
rUsing in low temperature environment
The hue may look shifted in the low temperature environment, but this is not a malfunction.
rBright spot and dark spot in the LCD screen
The LCD section is manufactured with high precision technology. The transmissive LCD panel with
effective pixel count of 99.99% or higher is used, but there may be black or white spots visible in the
screen. It may also generate newly after using the panel for a long time due to the characteristics of the
panel. These are not malfunction. Also, these spots are not recorded.
rColor at the contour of the image
It may look like there is a color at the contour of the image in the following cases when the viewnder is
used in color mode. This is not a malfunction.
fWhen the line of sight is moved rapidly within the viewnder
fWhen the image is moved rapidly

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ENGLISH Features
Features
rThe viewnder supports the multi-format (1080i/720P).
rThe precise image is displayed in the high-resolution color LCD panel making it easy to
focus.
rBy using 1.5-inch RLCOS panel, it has realized fast response and high resolution
equivalent to CRT.
rThe display panel of this viewnder is approximately same size as the conventional
Panasonic monochrome HD viewnder. This viewnder can be used similarly as the
conventional Panasonic monochrome HD viewnder even if the eye point is moved from
the lens barrel.
rSwitching between color and monochrome is easily performed by using the <CHROMA>
switch.
Accessories
fEye cup (already attached to the viewnder)
fEye piece lter (already attached to the viewnder)
@@NOTE
tAfter unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly.

Description of Parts ENGLISH
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Description of Parts
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Lamp display
1 <PEAKING> (peaking) dial
Adjusts the contour of the video in the viewnder to make it easier to focus. This does not affect the
output signals from the camera.
2 <CHROMA> (color) dial
Adjusts the density of the color of the image displayed in the viewnder.
This does not affect the output signals from the camera.
@@NOTE
tThe color of the image may be pale right after turning on the camera at the low temperature.
3 <CONTRAST> (contrast) dial
Adjusts the contrast of the screen in the viewnder. This does not affect the output signals from the
camera.
4 <BRIGHT> (brightness) dial
Adjusts the brightness of the screen in the viewnder. This does not affect the output signals from the
camera.
5 <CHROMA> switch
Switches the image to display in the viewnder.
<ON>: Displays the color image.
<OFF>: Displays the monochrome image.

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ENGLISH Description of Parts
6 <ZEBRA> (zebra pattern) switch
Displays the zebra pattern in the viewnder.
<ON>: Displays zebra patterns.
<OFF>: Does not display zebra patterns.
The display contents such as types of the zebra patterns differ depending on the connected camera.
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the camera.
7 <TALLY> switch
Controls the front tally lamp.
<HIGH>: Makes the front tally lamp brighter.
<OFF>: Turns out the front tally lamp.
<LOW>: Makes the front tally lamp darker.
8 Microphone holder
9 Front tally lamp
Operates and lights during shooting when the <TALLY> switch is set to <HIGH> or <LOW> position. It
also ashes and displays the warning in the same way as the REC lamp in the viewnder.
The brightness when it is lit can be switched by the <TALLY> switch (<HIGH> or <LOW>).
10 Viewnder stopper
Used for attaching and detaching the viewnder.
11 Connector plug
12 Slide rail
13 Eye cup
Do not leave the eye cup pointed directly to the sun. Doing so might damage the internal device.
14 Visibility adjusting ring
Adjusts so that the image on the viewnder screen appears the sharpest in accordance with the
visibility of the camera operator. For details on the eyepiece for presbyopia, consult your dealer.
15 Lock ring
16 Back tally lamp
Lights during the shooting. It also ashes and displays the warning in the same way as the REC lamp
in the viewnder. The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is pushed towards the <OFF> side.
Lamp display
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the camera.
1 Green tally lamp
Lights in green when a green tally signal is received from the camera control unit.
2 TALLY/REC (recording) lamp
Lights in red when recording or a red tally signal is received from the camera control unit. Flashes in
red when an error has occurred.
3 (Irregular operation status warning) lamp
The lighting condition can be set with the [!LED] in the menu of the camera. This can be used to
prevent an erroneous operation.
4 BATT (battery) lamp
Flashes or lights up depending on the battery condition. The condition to ash or light differs depending
on the camera setting.
5 SAVE lamp
Flashes or lights up depending on the camera setting. The condition to ash or light differs depending
on the camera setting.