Panasonic AJHVF21G - HD EVF - MULTI-LANG User manual

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2-inch Electronic HD View Finder/2-Zoll Elektronischer HD-Sucher
HD Viseur électronique de 2 pouce/HD Mirino Elettronico da 2 pollici
HD Visor Electrónico de 2 pulgadas
/2 型 HD ビューファインダー
AJ- G
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Model No. AJ-
Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi/Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
/取扱説明書
VQT0X77
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Printed in Japan
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.
お買い上げいただき、まことにありがとうございました。
この取扱説明書をよくお読みのうえ、正しくお使いください。
特に「安全上のご注意」は、ご使用前に必ずお読みいただき、安全にお使いください。
お読みになったあとは、保証書と一緒に大切に保管し、必要なときにお読みください。
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Precautions for Use (For USA)
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Caution:
OThe interior of this product contains high-voltage components. Do not disassemble the
product.
ODo not point the eyepiece directly at the sun.
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise
to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the
situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the
unit before operation.
indicates safety information.
Precautions for Use (General)
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO 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.
FCC Note:
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 instruction manual, 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.
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.
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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Notice (U.S.A.only):
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components
that contain lead.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or
the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>
Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . 3
For cameras compatible with the
standard slide rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the viewfinder’s left-right
position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the viewfinder’s front-back
position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 8
For cameras compatible with the
mounting unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 10
Detaching the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . 10
Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Diopter Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Detaching the Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
indicates safety information.
Precautions for Use (For USA)
Notice (For Canada)
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPRATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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Parts and Their Functions
Displays a zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.
ON: Displays a zebra pattern.
OFF: No zebra pattern 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.
ZEBRA (Zebra Pattern) Switch
1
Controls the front tally lamp.
HIGH: Makes the front tally lamp brighter.
OFF: Turns the front tally lamp off.
LOW: Makes the front tally lamp dimmer.
TALLY Switch
2
Features
OThe high-resolution CRT delivers superb picture sharpness, making focusing easier.
OThe low-flare CRT makes the screen clear and easy on the eyes.
OThe large eyepiece aperture makes it possible to see the screen even when holding the
viewfinder at some distance from your eye.
OThe eyepiece is easily detachable.
OThe image system can be switched between 1080/60 fields and 1080/50 fields
depending on the control signal from the camera. (AJ-HVF21G only)
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OFF
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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).
Front Tally Lamp
6
This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.
Viewfinder stopper
7
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.
Back Tally Lamp
9
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.
Diopter Adjustment Ring
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Connection Plug
;
Lock Ring
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Microphone Holder
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Slide rail
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Eyepiece
8
Parts and Their Functions
Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has
no effect on the output signal of the camera.
BRIGHT (Brightness) Knob
5
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.
PEAKING Knob
3
Adjusts the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has
no effect on the output signal of the camera.
CONTRAST Knob
4
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Parts and Their Functions
The lamp and picture tube indications will differ depending on the camera used with the
viewfinder.
Refer to the instruction manual of the camera for details.
Internal LEDs
TALLY / REC
BATT
SAVE
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Camera model numberViewfinder model number
For cameras compatible with the standard slide rail
AJ-HVF21G AJ-HDX400
AJ-HDX400P
AJ-HVF27BG
AJ-HDC27H
AJ-HDC27HP
AJ-HDC27HE
AJ-HDC27HMC
Mounting the Viewfinder
3. Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
4. While pulling up the viewfinder stopper, attach the viewfinder by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the plug into the connection jack of the viewfinder.
<Note>
Be sure to insert the plug all the way into the connection jack.
1. Confirm that the POWER switch of the camera is “OFF”.
Viewfinder stopper
Loosen the ring.
5. Tighten the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
The following cameras support the standard slide rail.
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For cameras compatible with the standard slide rail
Adjusting the viewfinder’s left-right position
3. Tighten the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
2. Slide the viewfinder to the left or right, and adjust it to a position that allows easy
viewing.
1. Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
Viewfinder left-right
position anchoring ring Tighten the ring.
Adjusting the viewfinder’s front-back position
3. Tighten the viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring.
2. Slide the viewfinder to the front or back, and adjust it to a position that allows easy
viewing.
1. Loosen the viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring.
Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring
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For cameras compatible with the standard slide rail
Detaching the Viewfinder
3. While pulling up the viewfinder stopper, remove the viewfinder by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
4. Release the viewfinder cable and mic cable from the cable clamps, and disconnect
the cables.
2. Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring.
1. Confirm that the POWER switch of the camera is “OFF”.
Viewfinder stopper
Tighten the ring.
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OChanging from the slide rail to the mounting unit
1. Detach the two screws, then detach the
standard slide rail.
2. Secure the mounting unit in place with the two
screws.
For cameras compatible with the mounting unit
Slide rail
Screws
Screws Mounting unit
Camera model numberViewfinder model number
AJ-HVF21G AJ-HDC20A
AJ-HDC20AP
AJ-HVF27BG
AJ-HDC27F
AJ-HDC27FP
AJ-HDC27FE
AJ-HDC27FMC
The standard slide rail can be removed and replaced with the mounting unit (VYQ1818).
To purchase the mounting unit, consult your dealer while bearing in mind that this unit is a
repair part.
The following cameras support the mounting unit.
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