Panasonic Varicam AU-VCVF20G User manual

Operating Instructions
Electronic HD Color View Finder
Model No. AU-VCVF20G
ENGLISH
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual
for future use.
Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this rst!” (pages 2 to 5).
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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.
WARNING:
Always keep slider unit mounting screws
(accessory) out of the reach of babies and
small children.
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:
Do not point the eyepiece directly at the sun.
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.
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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ІНФОРМАЦІЯ ПРО ПІДТВЕРДЖЕННЯ ВІДПОВІДНОСТІ ПРОДУКТУ
Виробник: Panasonic Corporation Панасонік Корпорейшн
Адреса виробника: Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Кадома, Осака, Японія
Країна походження: Japan Японія
Уповноважений Представник: ТОВ “ПАНАСОНІК УКРАЇНА ЛТД”
Адреса Уповноваженого
Представника: провулок Охтирський, будинок 7, місто Київ, 03022, Україна
Примітки:
Термін служби виробу 7 років
Дату виготовлення можна визначити за комбінацією букв і цифр серійного номера, що
розташований на маркувальній табличці виробу.
Рік: остання цифра року (5 – 2015, 6 – 2016,…0 – 2020)
Місяць: А – Січень, В – Лютий… L – Грудень
Приклад: X X XXXXXXX
РУССКИЙ
Информация для покупателя
Данное изделие предназначено для коммерческого/широковещательного/профессионального использования.
Следуйте приведенным ниже предупреждениям и предостережениям, если иное не указано в других сопроводительных
документах.
<Предупреждение>
Для снижения риска возгорания и поражения электрическим током не подвергайте данное изделие воздействию дождя и
влаги, используйте только рекомендуемые принадлежности, не снимайте крышки.
<Предупреждение>
1. При неисправности оборудования прекратите использование оборудования, выньте вилку шнура питания.
2. Устанавливайте прибор на твёрдой плоской поверхности, за исключением отсоединяемых или несъёмных частей.
3. Хранить в сухом, закрытом помещении.
4. Во время транспортировки не бросать, не подвергать излишней вибрации или ударам о другие предметы.
5. Утилизировать в соответствии с национальным и/или местным законодательством.
Правила и условия реализации не установлены изготовителем и должны соответствовать национальному и/или местному
законодательству страны реализации товара.

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ҚАЗАҚША
Сатып алушыға арналған ақпарат
Бұл өнім Коммерциялық/Таратылым/Кәсіпқой пайдаланушыларға арналған.
Басқа бірге берілген құжаттарда басқаша айтылмаса, төмендегі ескертулер мен сақтық шараларын сақтаңыз.
<Ескерту>
Өрт шығу, электр тогының соғу қаупін азайту үшін, құрылғыны жаңбырдың астына, ылғалды жерге қоймаңыз, тек
ұсынылған керек-жарақтарды пайдаланыңыз, қақпағын алмаңыз.
<Ескерту>
1. Жабдық жарамсыз болған кезде оны пайдаланбаңыз, қуат көзі бауының шығарып алыңыз.
2. Тегіс, берік бетке орналастырыңыз, тек алынатын бөлшектер немесе қозғалмайтын бөлшектерден басқа.
3. Жабық және құрғақ жерде сақтау керек.
4. Тасылмалдауды құлатусыз, аса вибрациясыз және басқа заттарға соғусыз жасау керек.
5. Кәдеге жаратуды ұлттық және жергілікті заңдарға сәйкес жасау керек.
Сату шарттары өндірушімен орнатылмаған және мемлекеттің тауарды пайдаланудың ұлттық немесе жергілікті заңдарына
сай болуы керек.
САТЫП АЛУУЧУЛАР ҮЧҮН МААЛЫМАТ
Бул продукт Коммерциялык/ Таркатуучу/Профессионал колдонууучулар үчүн.
Кошумча документтерде башкача жазылбаган болсо, төмөндө көрсөтүлгөн көрсөтмөлөрдү жана эрежелерди колдонуңуз.
<Эскертүү>
Электр тогу жана өрт коркунучтарын алдын алуу үчүн аспапты жаанга калтырып, нымдуулукта колдонбоңуз,
көрсөтмөлөрдү сактаңыз, капкагын ачпаңыз.
<Көңүл буруу>
1. Аспап жабыркаганда аны колдонууну токтотуңуз, кубаттоону өчүрүңүз.
2. Аспапты түз катуу тегиздикке орноштуруңуз.
3. Жабык кургак имаратта сактаңыз.
4. Транспорттоо маалында ыргытпаңыз, калчылдатпаныз жана башка нерселер менен уруштурбаңыз.
5. Утилизация иштери улуттук же/жана жергиликтүү мыйзамдарга ылайык жүргүзүлөт.
Реализациялоо эрежелери жана шарттары аспапты чыгаруучу тарап менен шартталбаган, товар улуттук же/жана өлкөнүн
жергиликтүү мыйзамдары боюнча сатылат.
ՏԵՂԵԿԱՏՎՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ ԳՆՈՐԴԻ ՀԱՄԱՐ
Այս արտադրանքը նախատեսված է առևտրային/ հեռարձակման/մասնագիտական օգտագործողների համար:
Հետևեք ստորև ներկայացված կանոններին, եթե մյուս փաստաթղթերում այլ բան նշված չէ:
<Նախազգուշացում>
Որպեսզի խուսափել հոսանքահարումից և հրդեհից, հարկավորը սարքը չենթարկել անձրևի, խոնավության ազդեցությանը, օգտագործել միայն առաջարկված
լրացուցիչ պարագաները, պետք չէ հանել ծածկքը:
<Ուշադրություն>
1. Սարքը խափանվելու դեպքում դադարեցրեք սարքավորման աշխատանքը, անջատեք հոսանքի լարը:
2. Սարքը տեղադրեք պինդ և հարթ մակերևույթի վրա, բացառությամբ հանովի կամ անշարժ մասերի:
3. Պահել չոր, փակ տարածքում:
4. Տեղափոխման ժամանակ չգցել, չենթարկել ավելորդ թրթռումների կամ այլ իրերի հետ բախվելուն:
5. Օգտահանել` ազգային և/կամ տեղական օրենսդրությանը համապատասխան:
Իրացման կանոններն ու պայմանները արտադրողի կողմից սահմանված չեն և պետք է համապատասխանեն ապրանքի իրացման երկրի ազգային և/կամ տեղական
օրենսդրությանը:
КЫРГЫЗ
ՀԱՅԵՐԵՆ

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fAll names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
How to read this document
rIllustrations
fIllustrations may differ from the actual product.
rConventions used in this manual
fWords and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate details and content displayed in the viewnder or control
panel.
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).

Contents
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Contents
Read this rst! 2
Before using the camera 8
Accessories 9
Description of Parts 10
Left side 10
Front 10
Rear 11
Top 12
Adjusting and setting the viewnder 13
Adjustment method 13
Viewnder status display 15
Lamp display 15
Status display 15
Storing 18
Cautions when storing the camera recorder 18
Specications 19

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Before using the camera
Before using the camera
fSince the viewnder uses organic EL, if the same image or letters are allowed to be displayed for a long
time, the image may be burned into the screen. There is no problem with the recorded images.
Switch the screen by turning off the screen or by using the eye sensor, etc.

Accessories
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Accessories
fDC cable
fBNC cable
fSlider unit
fSlider unit mounting screw (2 pcs.)
fEye cup (already attached to the electronic HD color view nder)
fEye piece lter (already attached to the electronic HD color view nder)
@@NOTE
tAfter unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly.

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Description of Parts
Description of Parts
Left side
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
1 <EVF USER 1>/<EVF USER 2> buttons
User-selected functions can be assigned to each button. Pressing a button performs the assigned
function. Functions are set on the viewnder menu.
2 <CAM MENU> button
Displays the camera menu screen.
3 <EVF MENU> button
Displays the viewnder menu screen.
4 Jog dial
Operation dial.
Used for setting, moving, and selecting in menus.
5 Zoom ring
Ring which enlarges/reduces the size of the viewnder display screen.
This is used to enlarge the display when adjusting the focus. When the display is enlarged, some parts
of the video may be hidden.
6 Visibility adjustment ring
Ring which adjusts the visibility. Turn this ring while pressing and holding the upper button.
7 Eye cup
Front
1
3
2
1 Tally LED
Lights up in red during recording or when red tally signals are received. This can be disabled in the
viewnder menu.

Description of Parts
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2 Video signal input terminal
An input terminal for 3G/HD-SDI video signal input.
Use the supplied BNC cable or the 5C-FB equivalent double-shielded cable for the cable to connect to
this terminal.
3 <DC IN 12V> terminal
An input terminal for power supply input.
Connect to the electronic HD color view nder power supply terminal on the camera.
Use the supplied DC cable when connecting a cable to this terminal.
Using the external DC power supply
To use it by itself, connect the <DC IN 12V> terminal of the camera to the external DC power supply.
rExternal DC power supply
Connect after making sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply is compatible with the rated
voltage of the camera.
When the power of the camera is turned on, inrush current is generated. Insufcient power supply when turning
on the power may cause a malfunction. Use of the external DC power supply that can secure power more than
twice the total power consumption of the camera is recommended.
fMake sure of the pin alignment of the DC output terminal of the external DC power supply and the camera
<DC IN 12V> terminal, and connect the polarity correctly.
Connecting the GND terminal to +12 V power supply by mistake may cause re or malfunction.
DC IN
1
23
4
1GND
2Data communication (from the viewnder to the camera body)
3 Data communication (from the camera body to the viewnder)
4+12 V
Cable connector
HR10A-7R-4SC (73) (Hirose Electric Co.)
Rear
1 2
3 4
1 Eye sensor
Screen is displayed on the viewnder when an eye is brought close.
The eye sensor may not work properly depending on the shape of glasses in use, how you hold the
camera, or the strong light hitting around the eye piece.
2 Lock lever
Secures the viewnder in place.

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Description of Parts
3 Eye piece lter
Protective lter against dust, water, and moisture. Use the camera with this attached.
4 Stopper
Used when removing the viewnder from the slider unit.
Top
1
2
1 Lock lever (left/right position)
Adjusts the position of the viewnder (left/right).
2 Lock lever (front/back position)
Adjusts the position of the viewnder (front/back).

Adjusting and setting the viewnder
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Adjusting and setting the viewnder
The camera’s panel is OLED (organic EL).
Positioning your eye near the viewnder will trigger the eye sensor to automatically display the image.
Adjustment method
bc d
a
a: Lock lever (left/right position)
b: Lock lever (front/back position)
c: Visibility adjustment ring
d: Zoom ring
rLeft/right position adjustment
1 Loosen the lock lever (left/right positions).
2 Slide the viewfinder from side to side.
Adjust to a comfortable position.
3 Lock the lock lever (left/right position).
rFront/back position adjustment
1 Loosen the lock lever (front/rear positions).
2 Slide the viewfinder back and forth.
Adjust to a comfortable position.
3 Lock the lock lever (front/back position).
rVisibility adjustment
1 Turn the visibility adjustment ring while pressing holding the upper button.
Visibility adjustment range: −3.6 D - +1.4 D

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Adjusting and setting the viewnder
rZoom adjustment
1 Adjust by turning the zoom ring.
Adjust to a comfortable view angle while checking the video.
Perform adjustment when adjusting the focus.
Vignetting may occur around the screen of the enlarged image.

Viewnder status display
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Viewnder status display
In addition to video, the viewnder displays messages, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra
patterns, and other information that indicate the camera settings and operation status.
Lamp display
1 2
3
4
1 Green tally lamp
Lights up in green when green tally signals are received.
2 Red tally/recording lamp
Lights up in red during recording or when red tally signals are received.
This will illuminate in red during recording with an external device when [SDI REC REMOTE] is set to
[ON], or [SDI RAW] is set to anything other than [OFF].
3 Warning lamp
Flashes or lights up when a warning occurs with the camera.
4 Battery lamp
Starts ashing when the remaining battery level is low. Illuminates when it reaches the battery end.
Status display
Adjusting the screen
1 Press the <EVF MENU> button.
Screen adjustment items are displayed on the upper part of the screen.
2 Turn the jog dial button to select the items you want to adjust.
3 Press the jog dial button.
4 Turn the jog dial button to make adjustments.
5 Press the jog dial button.
6 Press the <EVF MENU> button.
The screen adjustment items display disappears.

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Viewnder status display
This can also be done in [EVF MENU] → [DISPLAY SETUP].
[EVF MENU] operation
1 Press and hold the <EVF MENU> button for at least two seconds.
[EVF MENU] is displayed.
[EVF MENU] list
r[DISPLAY SETUP]
Item Description of settings
[COLOR] Adjusts the color level.
[−32] - [31]
fFactory setting: [0]
[CONTRAST] Adjusts the contrast.
[−32] - [31]
fFactory setting: [0]
[BRIGHT] Adjusts the brightness.
[−32] - [31]
fFactory setting: [0]
[PEAKING] Adjusts the outline of the image in the viewnder.
[0] - [9]
fFactory setting: [0]
[R BRT] Adjusts the red color brightness.
[−32] - [31]
fFactory setting: [0]
[G BRT] Adjusts the green color brightness.
[−32] - [31]
fFactory setting: [0]
[B BRT] Adjusts the blue color brightness.
[−32] - [31]
fFactory setting: [0]
r[SW MODE]
Item Description of settings
[FRONT TALLY] Switches enable/disable of the front tally lamp function.
[ON]/[OFF]
fFactory setting: [ON]
[EYE SENSOR] Sets sensitivity of eye sensor.
[NORMAL]: Displays the viewnder screen according to the eye sensor.
[1min]: Keeps the viewnder screen display for one minute after the eye
sensor is released.
[5min]: Keeps the viewnder screen display for ve minutes after the eye
sensor is released.
fFactory setting: [NORMAL]
[B/W] Switches to monochrome mode.
[ON]: Display will be all black and white.
[OFF]: Disables the monochrome mode.
fFactory setting: [OFF]

Viewnder status display
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Item Description of settings
[SCAN] Reverses the display.
[NORMAL]/[REVERSE]
fFactory setting: [NORMAL]
[PIC. SIZE] Adjusts the image size displayed in the viewnder.
[0] - [3]
fFactory setting: [0]
[WFM] (Displays when combined with anything other than the memory card
camera-recorder AU-V35LT1G)
Sets the display format of the waveform monitor.
[Y], [G], [B], [R], [PARADE]
fFactory setting: [Y]
[- TRANSPARENCE] (Displays when combined with anything other than the memory card
camera-recorder AU-V35LT1G)
Sets the transparency of the waveform monitor display.
[25%], [50%]
fFactory setting: [25%]
r[USER SW 1] (when combined with anything other than the memory card camera-recorder
AU-V35LT1G)
The following function is assigned to the <EVF USER 1> button.
f[EXPAND1]: Switches enable/disable of the enlargement display function.
The setting for enlargement rate is changed by pressing the jog dial.
The setting for position is changed by turning the jog dial.
r[USER SW 2] (when combined with anything other than the memory card camera-recorder
AU-V35LT1G)
The following function is assigned to the <EVF USER 2> button.
f[WFM]: Switches display/hide of the waveform monitor.
r[INFORMATION]
Item Description of settings
[OPERATION TIME] Displays the total display time of the organic EL panel of the viewnder.
[VERSION] Displays the rmware version of the viewnder.
@@NOTE
tFor the function that can be selected when connected to the memory card camera-recorder
AU-V35LT1G, visit the Panasonic website (https://pro-av.panasonic.net/manual/en/index.html) and refer
to the Operating Guide for VariCam LT (HTML version).

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Storing
Storing
Cautions when storing the camera recorder
Store each in a location with low humidity and that the temperature is relatively constant.
rCamera body
fWrap the camera recorder with a soft cloth so that dust does not get into it.

Specications
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Specications
Power
DC e 12 V (supplied from the camera body)
4.0 W
indicates safety information.
Ambient operating temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
Ambient operating humidity 10% - 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature −20 °C - 60 °C (−4 °F - 140 °F)
Weight Approx. 1.0 k] (2.2 lbs.)
Dimensions (W×H×D) 94.0 mm × 88.0 mm × 111.0 mm
(3-23/32 inches × 3-15/32 inches × 4-3/8 inches)
(excluding protrusions and accessories)
Display panel OLED (organic EL) 0.7 type
Video input method 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/60p, 1080/23.98psF, 1080/24psF,
1080/25psF, 1080/29.97psF, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i

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