Viewfnder

An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50Hz switching) or AJ-HVF21KG.

For details on attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder.

AJ-CVF100G

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Parts andapterCFunctionseirh 2

1Viewfinder (optional)

The viewfinder displays the video image in color or monochrome during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages – indicating camera operating status and settings – zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers, etc.).

2CHROMA switch

Switches the display of images between color and monochrome on the viewfinder.

ON: Displays color images.

OFF: Displays monochrome images.

3ZEBRA switch

Switches a zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.

ON: Displays a zebra pattern.

OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed.

The details of the display, such as the type of zebra pattern, can be set in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

4TALLY switch

Controls the front tally lamp.

HIGH: Makes the front tally lamp brighter.

OFF: Turns the front tally lamp off.

LOW: Makes the front tally lamp dimmer.

5PEAKING control

Adjusts the outlines of the images in the viewfinder to make focusing easier. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

6CHROMA control

Adjusts the chroma of the color for the image in the viewfinder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

NOTE

In a low temperature environment, the colors in the displayed image may be paler immediately after switching on the power.

7CONTRAST control

Adjusts the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

8BRIGHT (brightness) control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

9Front tally lamp

Lights when the camera is shooting if the TALLY switch is set to HIGH or LOW.

Also, the lamp flashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder.

The setting of the TALLY switch determines the brightness of the front tally lamp (HIGH or LOW).

10Viewfinder stopper

This is used to attach/detach the viewfinder.

11Eyepiece

12Back tally lamp

Lights when the camera is shooting. Also, the lamp flashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder.

The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is in the OFF position.

13Diopter adjuster ring

Adjust this control to match the vision of the person using the camera so that the image on the screen in the viewfinder is as clear as possible.

14Lock ring

15Connection plug

16Microphone holder

17Slide rail

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