Parts andapterCFunctionseirh 2
11FOCUS selector switch
Use this switch to select the focus adjustment mode. A (AUTO): Auto focus mode
M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode 
:Focus on infinity
12GAIN selector switch
This switch adjusts video amplifier gain to suit ambient lighting conditions at the time of shooting.
Use the menu options LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN in the SW MODE screen to set the L/M/H position gain values.
The factory settings for L, M and H positions are 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively.
13OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
This switch selects the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory card recorder unit, viewfinder and video monitor.
CAM. ON:
Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit activated.
CAM. OFF:
Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off. The KNEE point is locked to the level set in the menu.
BARS: Color bar signals are output with the AUTO KNEE circuit turned off.
NOTE
AUTO KNEE function
Usually, when you shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background and adjust the level to the subject, the background will be totally
The AUTO KNEE function is effective when:
•The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.
•The subject is a person in a vehicle or building and you also want to capture the background visible through a window.
•The subject is a
14WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch Use this switch to select method of white balance adjustment.
PRST: Use PRST when you have no time to adjust the white balance.
•The factory default setting is 3200 K.
•Use a setting menu or push the AUTO W/B BAL switch towards AWB to display the color temperature. While the color temperature is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B switch once again towards AWB to switch between 3200 K and 5600 K.
A, B: Pushing the AUTO W/B BAL towards AWB will automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjusted value in memory A or memory B.
For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 46).
15USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons
These buttons can be assigned
For details, refer to [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 50).
16SYNCHRO SCAN switches
This function adjusts the synchro scan speed when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON and synchro scan is selected.
Pressing the – switch sets a slower shutter speed and pressing the + switch sets a faster one.
For example, to record a computer screen, make adjustments to minimize horizontal bar noise in the viewfinder.
In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press the JOG dial button and this switch to change the frame rate.
For details, refer to [2. JOG dial button] in [Menu/ Thumbnail Operation Section] (page 24).
17DISP/MODE CHK button
Press this button to turn off the display on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. (The time code indication stays on.)
A second press of the button turns the display back on and holding it down displays shooting conditions and functions assigned to USER buttons.
It also serves to turn off the alarm sound.
18ZEBRA (zebra pattern) button
Use this button to display a zebra pattern on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
For details, refer to [Zebra Pattern Display] (page 74).
19CAMERA REMOTE jack
You can connect a remote control unit (optional) to control camera functions.
CONV. (2.5 mm super mini jack):
Controls the convergence point adjustment remotely.
FOCUS IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack):
Controls the focus and lens iris remotely.
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack):
Controls zoom and start/stop of recording remotely
NOTE
•The focus and iris adjustments on the camera are disabled when the FOCUS IRIS remote control unit is connected.
•Do not connect any equipment except the remote control unit to the remote control jack. Connecting any equipment other than the remote control unit may cause the image brightness to change and/or images to appear out of focus.
•When the
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