Panasonic AKHVF931P - VF FOR AKHC930 User manual

Model AK-HVF931P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions completely.
8zLCD Viewfinder
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
PEAKING
DIMMER
F. TALLY
ON
16 : 9
4 : 3
REMOTE
OFF
ASPECT
TILT
LOCK

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For your safety
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCES-
SORIES .
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
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/her own expense.
indicates safety information.
For CANADA
Environmental precaution
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in
some components. 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.>

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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Environmental precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Viewfinder operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
External dimension drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The model AK-HVF931P is an LCD viewfinder which is designed for use with the AK-HC931P multi-format camera.
Overview
≥Handle the viewfinder carefully.
Dropping the viewfinder or subjecting it to strong impact may cause malfunctioning and/or accidents.
≥Operate the viewfinder within a temperature range of 32oF to 104oF (0oC to +40oC). Operation in locations below 32oF or
above 104oF may adversely affect the internal parts.
≥Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
≥Do not use the viewfinder outdoors.
≥Install the viewfinder at a distance of at least 3.3 ft (1 meter) from the monitor.
≥Maintenance
Disconnect the optical fiber cable plug, and wipe the viewfinder with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in
diluted kitchen detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the viewfinder gently.
Operating precautions
≥Avoid using benzine, paint thinners or other volatile substances.
≥If a chemically treated cloth is to be used, read the precautions for its use carefully.
Caution
•Flat screws for attaching the D-sub connector mounting clamp (M3k4)
•Screws for attaching the D-sub connector (k2)
•Tally No. sheet [k1 (1 set)]
Accessories

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3
1080i/60
1080i/50
720P
PANLOCK
1
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
PEAKING
DIMMER
F. TALLY
ON
16 : 9
4 : 3
REMOTE
OFF
ASPECT
TILT
LOCK
2
3
4
5
6
7
GR
REXT
R R
88
:
;
8
98
1Front tally lamp
When the tally lamp switch is at ON, this lamps lights
when the red tally signal is input.
2Brightness adjustment control [BRIGHT]
This is used to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
screen.
3Contrast adjustment control [CONTRAST]
This is used to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder
images.
4Peaking adjustment control [PEAKING]
5Brightness adjustment control [DIMMER] for the LED
inside the viewfinder
This is used to adjust the brightness of the LEDs (red,
green, EXT) of the viewfinder.
6Front tally ON/OFF selector switch [F.TALLY]
This is used turn the front tally lamp ON or OFF.
7Aspect ratio selector switch [ASPECT]
This is used to switch the aspect ratio of the LCD screen
from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa.
When it is set to REMOTE, the aspect ratio is
automatically switched from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa by
the control on the camera.
8R tally indicators [R]
These indicators light when the R tally signal is input.
9Tally indicator [G]
This indicator lights when the G tally signal is input.
:Lens extender indicator [EXT]
This indicator lights when the extender has been
attached to the lens.
;Hood anchoring knob
Controls and their functions

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Adjustments
Viewfinder tilting
Move the locking lever on the mechanism section of the
main unit’s bottom panel in the counterclockwise (release)
direction, tilt the viewfinder to the desired angle, and move
the lever in the locking direction to lock it at this angle.
Viewfinder panning
The pan lock lever can be found behind the mechanism
section.
≥When the lever is moved counterclockwise, the top of the
mechanism section can be rotated. Move the lever
clockwise to lock the mechanism section in place.
≥The viewfinder can be panned to any angle from +90o to
–90o.
Tilt operation center
Release direction
Locking
lever
Locking direction
Pan
locking
lever
Attaching and removing the hood
1Align the holes in the protruding part of the hood with the
two anchoring screws at the top of the main unit, slide
the hood downward, and anchor its top.
≥The hood is anchored to the bottom of the main unit using
the anchoring screws at the bottom of the hood.
≥The front of the hood can be moved upward.
Anchoring
screw
Slide the hood downward,
and anchor its top.
Viewfinder operations
Hood

2Mount the viewfinder on the camera by uniting V form
edge of the View finder with V form slot on the camera.
When mounting ends, confirm whether the viewfinder is
mounted to the camera firmly.
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Mounting the viewfinder on the camera
Detaching the Viewfinder
1Press the knob on the camera and slide the D-Sub
connector cover to detach it.
1Press the knob on the camera and slide the viewfinder
to detach it.
When the viewfinder is detached, attach the D-Sub
connector cover to the camera so that dust does not
enter to the D-Sub connector.
Viewfinder operations
Knob
D-Sub connector
cover
Viewfinder
V form slot
V form edge

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External dimension drawings
GR
REXT
RR
3
1080i/60
1080i/50
720P
PANLOCK
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
PEAKING
DIMMER
F. TALLY
ON
16 : 9
4 : 3
REMOTE
OFF
ASPECT
TILT
LOCK
8-1/2z(215 mm) 8-3/8z(212 mm)
10-1/8z (257 mm)

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Specifications
Power supply: DC +12 V (supplied from camera)
Power consumption: 15 W
1indicates safety information.
Switch functions: Front tally ON/OFF switching, aspect ratio switching
Adjustment functions: Brightness, contrast, peaking
Operating temperature range: 32oF to 104oF (0oC to +40oC)
Storage temperature range: –4oF to 140oF (–20oC to +60oC)
Operating ambient humidity: Less than 85%
Dimensions: 8-7/16(W)k10-1/8(H)k8-3/8(D) inch (excluding pan-tilt head and protrusions)
215(W)k257(H)k212(D) mm
Weight: Approx. 4.1 lbs (1.85 kg)
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Printed in Japan
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