Viewfinder

An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-HVF21KG or AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50 Hz switching). (z: the finder shows nothing on a black screen)

Mode

Video seen through

HD viewfinder

viewfinder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video from camera

±

 

 

 

HD

Playback

±

 

 

Return video (HD-Y)

±

 

 

 

 

 

HD-SDI input (HD)

±

 

 

 

 

Video from camera

± *1

SD

Playback

± *2

Return video (VBS)

z

 

 

 

 

 

HD-SDI input (SD *3)

±

Each viewfinder shows return signals and SDI input signals in the recording formats assigned to the camera-recorder.

*1 HD Signals.

*2 The image in the viewfinder is disrupted momentarily when the SYSTEM MODE menu item is set to “480/59.94i” or “576/50i”, and the image is switched between the camera image and playback image, but this is not a malfunction. The SYSTEM MODE menu option can be selected from the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

*3 Image may be disrupted in a vertical direction when the return video image of the SDI input signal is displayed on the viewfinder with the SYSTEM MODE menu option set to “480-59.94i” or “576-50i” and the GENLOCK menu item set to “INT”. This is not a malfunction, but the disruption can be cleared by selecting “SDI IN” in the GENLOCK menu option. The GENLOCK menu option can be selected from the <GENLOCK> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

For details, please refer to the operating instructions for each viewfinder.

AJ-HVF21KG

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.

2.ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

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.

30 Parts and their Functions: Viewfinder