Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Viewfinder section

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

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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.

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 (HIGH or LOW) when it is lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch.

8 Back tally lamp
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also
flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp
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When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.

9 Eyepiece

: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.

;Connecting plug

<Locking ring

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>Viewfinder stopper

This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.

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?Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring

This is used to adjust the left-right position of the viewfinder.

@Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring

This is used to adjust the front-back position of the viewfinder.

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For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position.”

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