Controls and Their Functions

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(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10.)

Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1)

¢Viewfinder (optional accessory)

Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen.

£PEAKING control

This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It does not affect the camera’s output signals.

¤CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals.

¥BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals.

¦ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder. ON: The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu.

§Diopter control knob

This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera’s operator.

¨Eyepiece

©Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever

Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder ¢ in the forward-backward or left-right direction.

ªEyepiece forward-backward movement ring

Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyepiece ¨ in the forward-backward direction.

«Viewfinder stopper screw

To detach the viewfinder ¢ from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the view- finder.

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