Sony DVF-EL100 User manual

OLED Color View Finder
4-460-310-11 (1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
DVF-EL100

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................3
Usage Notes.................................................3
Parts Identification......................................4
Attaching the Viewfinder to a Camera.......5
Detaching the Viewfinder ..........................5
Adjusting the Position ................................6
Adjusting the Left/Right Position ...............6
Adjusting the Forward/Backward Position
and Height .......................................6
Adjusting the Angle ..................................7
Specifications..............................................7

Overview / Usage Notes 3
Overview
The DVF-EL100 is a 0.7-inch color OLED viewfinder.
This unit has the following features.
Built-in OLED panel
The OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panel makes
use of organic material that emits light when an electric
current is applied. The organic material of the panel is
self-emitting, and its luminance level can be controlled by
the amount of electric current applied.
These properties bring about the following three features.
•Quick motion picture response
The luminescent state of the OLED panel can be
changed instantaneously by changing the flow of the
current applied to the organic material. This enables
quick motion picture response and image production
with minimal blurring and ghosting. Furthermore, the
panel’s performance is unaffected by changes in
ambient temperature, allowing shooting in outdoor
locations.
•High contrast and dynamic range
The OLED panel ceases light emission when a black-
level signal is applied, enabling true black display. In
addition, the panel’s high peak brightness and ability to
display brilliant whites in specific portions of the screen
produce dazzling displays of glittering nighttime
illuminations and stars, sparkling jewelry and glass, etc.
•Rich color reproduction
The self-illuminating OLED panel reproduces of a vast
range of colors in virtually any shade or brightness.
High-performance loupe
The 4-group 5-element lens (including aspheric lens)
produces pictures with low distortion while allowing
adjustment over a wide range of visibility.
FOCUS MAG function
You can magnify the height and width of the image (x2)
for easier focus adjustment.
Tally indicator
The viewfinder is equipped with a single tally indicator
(red) that lights in response to a tally signal.
For details on which cameras and camcorders can be
connected to the unit, refer to the operating instructions
for each device.
Usage Notes
Condensation
If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm
location, or if ambient temperature suddenly rises,
moisture may form on the outer surface of the unit and/or
inside of the unit. This is known as condensation. If
condensation occurs, turn off the unit and wait until the
condensation clears before operating the unit. Operating
the unit while condensation is present may damage the
unit.
OLED panel
The OLED panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with
high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel
ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of
pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always
on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a
long period of use, because of the physical characteristics
of the organic light-emitting diode, such “stuck” pixels
may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a
malfunction.
OLED display
Due to the characteristics of the material used in the
OLED panel, permanent burn-in or reduction in
brightness may occur.
These problems are not a malfunction.
Viewfinder lens
Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing toward a strong
light source, such as sunlight.
Burnout of the OLED panel or fire may occur if the lens
focuses the sunlight or other strong light source.
Maintenance
Be sure to perform the following maintenance after using
the viewfinder at dusty locations, beaches, hot springs, or
other harsh environments.
• Use an airbrush to carefully remove any dust or sand
from inside the viewfinder.
• Clean the contacts of the connectors.
• After performing the above maintenance, perform a
basic operation test and check that the viewfinder is
functioning properly.

Parts Identification
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Parts Identification
aTally indicator
This is located at the top of the unit’s internal screen.
This lights or blinks red or turns off according to the
situation.
Lit: The camera/camcorder is recording.
Blinking: An error or warning has occurred.
For details on the status of the indicator, refer to the
operating instructions for your camera/camcorder.
bEye sensor
cEyecup
dDiopter adjustment ring
Turn the ring to adjust the diopter so that the image is
clearly visible.
eDISPLAY button
Displays markers and text information.
The display switches between display and hide with each
press of the button.
fSPARE button
Intended for future expansion. Not currently used.
gFOCUS MAG (magnified display) button
Magnifies the height and width of the image (x2) for
easier focus adjustment. This does not affect the camera’s
output signal.
The display switches between magnified display and
normal display with each press of the button.
hVF connector (26-pin rectangular type)
Connect this to the VF connector on the camera using the
supplied VF connection cable.
iRotation arm
Rotate the arm to adjust the position of the unit.
jArm lock knob
Use this when adjusting the forward/backward position
and height of the unit.
kL-arm
Attach this to the viewfinder shoe of the camera.
You can also slide the unit forward, backward, left, and
right to adjust its position.
lSlide stopper
Prevents this unit from detaching from the camera when
sliding it left and right.
• Do not cover or block the eye sensor.
• To prevent screen burn-in on the OLED panel and
extend the life of the panel, the colors in the display
may be inverted or the image may not be displayed
when your eye is not in contact with the eyepiece. This
will not occur when the camera or camcorder is
recording.
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Attaching the Viewfinder to a Camera 5
Attaching the Viewfinder
to a Camera
Do not leave the eyepiece lens facing toward the sun
when the viewfinder is attached.
Direct sunlight may enter and focus within the eyepiece
lens, resulting in fire.
1 Attach the viewfinder to the camera.
1Loosen the fixing ring on the camera’s viewfinder
shoe.
2Align the groove in the viewfinder’s L-arm with
the viewfinder shoe, and attach the viewfinder by
sliding it horizontally.
The slide stopper lowers automatically.
3Tighten the fixing ring.
2 Connect the cable.
1Use the VF connection cable (supplied) to connect
the viewfinder’s VF connector to the camera’s VF
connector.
Connect the straight connector to the viewfinder’s
VF connector and the angle connector to the
camera’s VF connector.
Verify the orientations of the connectors, and insert
them until they click into place.
2Secure the cable with the clamp if necessary.
• Always turn off the camera before connecting the
VF connection cable to the VF connector on the
camera. If you make the connection while the
camera is on, the viewfinder may not function
properly.
• Be sure to check the shape of the VF connection
cable’s connector, and insert it in the proper
orientation.
• Fully insert the VF connection cable’s connector
into the VF connector and make sure it is secure. If
the connector is not firmly connected, the image
may be distorted and the tally indicator may not
light properly.
Detaching the Viewfinder
1 Remove the VF connection cable from the clamp, and
disconnect the connectors from the camera’s VF
connector and the viewfinder’s VF connector.
Pull the connector straight out while pressing the lock
release buttons on both sides of the connector.
Forcibly pulling the connector without pressing the
lock release buttons may damage the connector.
2 Loosen the fixing ring on the camera’s viewfinder
shoe.
3 Slide the viewfinder in the opposite direction from
when you attached it, and raise the slide stopper to
detach the viewfinder.
CAUTION
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Slide stopper
VF connector
Clamps
VF connector
Notes
Note

Adjusting the Position
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Adjusting the Position
Rotating the viewfinder too much in a single direction
while adjusting its position and angle may pull the VF
connection cable and result in disconnection.
Adjusting the Left/Right Position
Loosen the fixing ring on the camera’s viewfinder shoe,
and slide the viewfinder left or right to adjust its position.
When you finish adjustment, tighten the fixing ring to
secure the position.
Adjusting the Forward/Backward
Position and Height
Turn the viewfinder’s arm lock knob in the opposite
direction of LOCK, then slide the viewfinder forward or
backward and rotate the rotation arm to adjust its position.
When you finish adjustment, turn the arm lock knob in the
LOCK direction.
Note
Fixing ring
Arm lock knob

Specifications 7
Adjusting the Angle
Hold the viewfinder and adjust its angle.
Specifications
General
Performance
Connector
Supplied accessories
Related accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Power supply
10.5 V to 17.0 V DC (supplied from the camera)
Power consumption
1.6 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Mass
Approx. 750 g (1 lb 10.5 oz)
Dimensions
Brightness
90 cd/m2(peak brightness, typical)
Resolution
1280 × 720
Color temperature
D65
VF connector: 26-pin rectangular type (1)
Before Using this Unit (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
VF connection cable (1)
Warranty (1)
Solid-State Memory Camcorder
PMW-F5, PMW-F55
Unit: mm (inches)
88 (3 1/2)
166 (6 5/8)
204 (8 1/8)

Specifications
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Notes
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