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1 Zebra switch

6 Tally switch

This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels. Values for the zebra function are selected in the VF menu. (The zebra pattern is switched off when the skin view is on.)

2Option switch

This switch is included on the viewfinder to allow future features to be incorporated.

3Brightness control

Use this rotary control to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder display to suit your needs.

4Contrast control

Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder display to suit your needs.

5Crispening control

This rotary control adjusts the sharpness of the picture displayed in the viewfinder. Reduce the crispening for a better picture when the gain is set to +++.

The tally switch is used to control the tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder.

When this switch is set to the ON position, the tally indicator light when the camera is on-air.

When this switch is set to the OFF position, the tally indicator does not light when the camera is on-air. The tally swith does not control the tally indicator at the rear of the carrying handle.

7Dioptre

The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the dioptre ring. The range of the dioptre is +1 to -3.

8Tally indicators (red)

The red tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle light to indicate that the camera is on-air. the tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder does not light when the camera is on- air if the tally switch is set to the OFF position.

Location of Controls and Functions

Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head

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RCA LDK 200 manual Viewfinder

LDK 200 specifications

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