Sony Wahoo CLM-V55 User manual

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FR
CLM-V55
4-279-123-11(2)
Clip-on LCD
Monitor
Moniteur LCD avec
attache clip
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

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Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may
result.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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This symbol 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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
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manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
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other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
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polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
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convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
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manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
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of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
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apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

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For Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
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the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the
EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU
Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

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Table of contents
Precaution................................................................................................................8
Before use...............................................................................................................10
Checking the accessories....................................................................................10
Features...................................................................................................................11
Identifying the parts..........................................................................................12
Supplying power .................................................................................................14
Attaching the battery...........................................................................................14
Connecting to an AC adaptor............................................................................16
Attaching to the camera..................................................................................17
Attaching to the camera......................................................................................17
Adjusting the direction of the screen................................................................22
Attaching the sun shade hood ...........................................................................23
Using the monitor..............................................................................................26
Menu and operation............................................................................................26
Available functions..............................................................................................28
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................32
Specifications........................................................................................................34

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Precaution
About the battery pack, AC adaptor and charger
A battery pack, AC adaptor and charger are not supplied.
Use a compatible battery pack or AC adaptor (pages 14, 16).
If you do not have a battery pack or AC adaptor, purchase them separately.
Handling the LCD screen
Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen.
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Take care when you place the unit by a window.
Do not push or scratch the LCD monitor’s screen. Do not place a heavy object on
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the LCD monitor’s screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity.
If the unit is used in a cold place, horizontal lines or a residual image may appear
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on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the monitor becomes warm, the
screen returns to normal.
If a fixed picture such as a frame of a divided picture or time code, or a still
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picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain on the screen and be
superimposed as a ghosting image.
The screen and the cabinet become warm during operation. This is not a
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malfunction.
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision
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technology. 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 liquid crystal display,
such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a
malfunction.

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On cleaning
Before cleaning
Be sure to remove the battery first.
On cleaning the monitor screen
The monitor screen surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of light.
As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the monitor, take care
with respect to the following:
Wipe the screen gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning
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cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or
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glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with water.
Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or
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abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the screen
surface.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
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with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution, followed by wiping
with a soft dry cloth.
Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may damage the finish of the
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cabinet or remove the indications on the cabinet. Do not use these chemicals.
If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.
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If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period
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of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off.
On disposal
Do not dispose of this unit with ordinary garbage. Do not throw the monitor
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away with garbage that will be placed in a landfill.
On this unit
The top of this unit and the ventilation holes and metal parts may become hot
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after long use. Be very careful if holding this unit during or after use.
Using in an airplane
During take-off and landing, follow the onboard instructions concerning this unit.

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Before use
Read this instruction manual together with the instruction manual of your camera.
This unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof.
Do not place this unit in the following locations
Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any of the
following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.
Placing this unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on dashboards or
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near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction.
Locations with excessive vibration
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Locations with strong electromagnetism
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Locations with excessive sand
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In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust clouds
occur, protect the unit from sand and dust. This may lead to a malfunction.
Checking the accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied. If anything is missing, contact
your Sony dealer.
Shoe adaptor (for auto lock accessory shoe and accessory shoe)
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Sun shade hood
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HDMI cable (Approx. 45 cm, Type A
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Carrying pouch
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Set of printed documentation
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Features
This unit is a portable LCD monitor for use with an Interchangeable Lens Digital
Camera or an Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder with an
HDMI terminal and live view mode. It can display HDMI video output from the
camera.
The following functions help you to see the image more clearly and take better
pictures.
Wide viewing angle LCD screen
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Useful functions such as peaking and pixel-by-pixel zoom
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Moveable shoe adaptor enables easy removal when using a camera that has an
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auto lock accessory shoe.

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Identifying the parts
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LCD screen
Power lamp
When the power is on, this lamp lights up or blinks depending on the status of
this unit. (Page 15)
Power button
Press it once to turn this unit on or off.
Operation dial
Brings up and operates the menu.
Press the dial to the left* Brings up the menu./Executes the selection.
Turn the dial Selects the menu item./Changes the setting
value.
* The function varies depending on the status of this unit.
Battery pack terminal
Speaker
This is a monaural speaker for checking sound.
Battery release lever
Headphone jack
You can connect headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug to listen to sound.
No sound comes from the speaker when headphones are connected.
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HDMI (Type A) jack
DC IN jack
Tripod receptacle

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Supplying power
This unit can be powered by a Sony rechargeable battery pack or a Sony AC
adaptor.
Attaching the battery
The following Sony rechargeable battery packs (not supplied) can be used with this
unit. You cannot use other battery packs because this unit will not work properly
with them.
NP-FM500H
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NP-QM71D
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NP-QM91D
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Note
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When using the NP-QM71D or NP-QM91D, attach the camera to a tripod
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first.
Push the battery in gently in the direction shown, then slide it
to the left while still pushing.
There is a click as the battery is fixed into place.

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To remove the battery
Slide the battery to the right while sliding the battery release lever to the
left.
The battery pack comes away from this unit.
Note
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Be careful not to drop the battery while removing it.
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To check the remaining battery power
You can check the remaining battery power with the power lamp. When the lamp
becomes red, replace the battery pack soon with a fully charged battery pack.
Lighting status of the power lamp Status of this unit
Green (lit) Power is on. (Operated by battery)
Green (flashing slowly) Turning on or off. (Operated by battery)
White (lit) Power is on. (Operated by AC adaptor)
White (flashing slowly) Turning on or off. (Operated by AC
adaptor)
Red (lit) Battery level is low.
Red (flashing rapidly) Batteries have run out.
Off Power is off.
Notes
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Do not disconnect or remove the battery or AC adaptor when turning
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this unit on or off (the power lamp flashes slowly). This may cause
malfunction.
Just before the battery runs out, the power lamp turns red and flashes
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rapidly. The power to this unit automatically turns off about 10 seconds
later.

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Connecting to an AC adaptor
This unit can be powered from the domestic power supply using a Sony AC adaptor
such as the AC-PW10AM (not supplied).
AC-PW10AM (not supplied)
Notes
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A battery pack attached to this unit is not recharged even when an AC
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adaptor is connected.
If this unit is connected to an AC adaptor while a battery pack is attached,
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the AC adaptor power source takes priority.

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Attaching to the camera
Attaching to the camera
1Select one of the provided shoe adaptors according to the
shape of the accessory shoe on the camera.
Auto lock
accessory shoe:
Accessory
shoe:
Note
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Do not attach a shoe adaptor except for this unit.
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2Insert the tripod screw of the shoe adaptor into the tripod
receptacle on the bottom of this unit.
3Turn the shoe adaptor dial to lock.
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4Attach (clip) the correct type of shoe adaptor onto the
camera shoe, as illustrated.
If using auto lock accessory shoe:
Insert the foot of the shoe adaptor fully into the auto lock accessory shoe in
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the direction illustrated.
Push the lock lever of the shoe adaptor down to the right to fix it firmly to
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the camera.
Note
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Insert the shoe adaptor fully until it clicks into place.
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If using accessory shoe:
Insert the foot of the shoe adaptor fully into the accessory shoe in the
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direction illustrated.
Rotate the dial of the shoe adaptor fully to the left to fix it firmly to the
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camera.

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Note
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When attaching to a camera that has an accessory shoe, read the
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instruction manual of the camera too.
Notes
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If using a camera equipped with a pop-up built-in flash, be careful of the
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following:
Always close the built-in flash of the camera. If your camera has a built-in auto
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flash function, turn that function off.
Before using the flash, remove this unit from the camera.
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Make sure this unit is firmly fixed to the camera before use to prevent
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this unit from falling during shooting.
5Connect this unit to the camera with the HDMI cable
supplied.
Tip
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If the cable is not long enough, use a Sony HDMI cable Type A-TypeC (not
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supplied).
6Turn on the power to the camera and this unit.
The viewfinder image of the camera is displayed on the LCD screen of this
unit. If your camera has an HDMI output setting function, set it to AUTO or
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Note
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When this unit is connected to the camera by the HDMI cable, the following
may happen depending on the camera.
No image appears on the camera’s LCD screen.
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The camera switches to playback mode. (Make sure the camera is in shooting
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mode before taking pictures.)
Tip
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After a certain time in either of the following conditions, the backlight of this
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unit turns off.
No HDMI signal is output from the camera
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The HDMI cable is disconnected
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Carrying out the following turns the backlight on again.
Press the operation dial of this unit.
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Operate the camera so that an HDMI signal is output.
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Reconnect the HDMI cable and turn the camera on.
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To remove from the camera
Disconnect the HDMI cable and remove this unit as below.
Note
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When removing, be careful not to drop this unit or the camera. It is
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recommended that you attach the camera to a tripod before removing
this unit.
When using an auto lock accessory shoe:
Push the lock lever of the shoe adaptor down to the left to release the lock.
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Keeping the lock lever pressed to the left, slide the shoe adaptor toward you.
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