13

 

14

11

7

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

8

4

5

2

 

3

6

1. Viewfinder (optional accessory)

During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays

the video image in monochrome. It also displays

warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety

zone and center markers), etc.

9.Eyepiece

‹Note

Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so may damage the internal components.

10.Diopter adjustment ring

Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.

The adjustable range of the viewfinder view angle is shown in the following table.

Product Number

Adjustable range

AJ-HVF21G

AJ-VF20WBP–0.9 D to –4.4 D

AJ-VF20WBE

2. ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

AJ-VF15BP AJ-VF15BE

+1.1 D to –3.4 D

 

This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the

 

viewfinder.

 

ON: Zebra pattern displayed.

 

OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.

3.

TALLY switch

 

Used to control the 7.front tally lamp.

 

HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.

 

OFF: Front tally lamp stays off.

 

LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.

4.

PEAKING control

 

Used to adjust the outlines of the video image in the

 

viewfinder for easier focusing. This does not affect the

 

signal output from the camera.

5.

CONTRAST control

 

Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the

 

viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from

 

the camera.

6.

BRIGHT control

 

Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the

 

viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from

 

the camera.

7.

Front tally lamp

 

This lamp is activated when the 3.TALLY switch is

 

positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during

 

recording. It also blinks in synchronisation with the

 

REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts.

 

Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the

 

lamp to ([HIGH] or [LOW]).

8.

Back tally lamp

 

This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also

 

blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the

 

viewfinder, and provides alerts.

 

When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally

 

lamp is hidden.

For an eyepiece for presbyopia, consult the dealer.

11.Connecting plug

12.Locking ring

13.Microphone holder

14.Viewfinder stopper

Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.

16

15

15.Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring

Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the viewfinder.

16.Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever

Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the viewfinder.

‹Note

For more information, see the instruction manual for the viewfinder.

28 Parts and their Functions：Viewfinder