Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
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.
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.
TALLY switch
Used to control the 
front tally lamp.
HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.
OFF: Front tally lamp stays off.
LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.
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 2 lamp is hidden.
Eyepiece
Diopter adjustment ring
Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.
Connecting plug
Locking ring
Microphone holder
Viewfinder stopper
Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.
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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.
CONTRAST control
Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.
BRIGHT control
Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.
Viewfinder
Used to adjust the
Viewfinder
Used to adjust the
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For more information, see the instruction manual for the viewfinder.
Front tally lamp
This lamp is activated when the 
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]).
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