Viewfinder section

Parts and their functions

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(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)

(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.)

1Viewfinder (optional accessory)

While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.

2ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.

ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.

When the unit is shipped, the zebra pattern is set so that an area of less than 85% is displayed with a video level of at least 70% or so. Using the setting menu, this area can be set between 50% and over 110% or at a constant level.

3TALLY switch

This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.

HIGH : The brightness of the front tally lamp is increased.

OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.

LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is reduced.

4PEAKING control

This is used to adjust the outlines of the images seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

5CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

6BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

7Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. The lamp’s brightness when it is lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

8Lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions

This lever is loosened when the viewfinder position is to be adjusted in the back/front and/or sideways directions.

9Eyepiece

:Back tally lamp

This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder.

When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.

;Diopter adjustment ring

This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in such a way that the user can see the image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.

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=Locking ring

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?Viewfinder stopper screw

To detach the viewfinder from the camera, first loosen the stopper screw, and then remove the viewfinder.

Parts and their functions