Viewfinder Screen Adjustments

Settings and Adjustments 5 Chapter

The following adjustments are provided to improve the visibility of the viewfinder screen.

Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder image clearer, they have no effect on the output video signal from the camcorder.

BRIGHT control

Eyepiece focusing knob

 

CONTRAST control

 

PEAKING control

 

OUTPUT/DL/

DCC+ switch

Adjusting the eyepiece focus

Depending on the eyesight of the operator — whether longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies. Adjust the eyepiece focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for your eyesight. First focus the image with the lens, then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob. The adjustment range is from –3 to 0 diopters1) (default when shipped is 0 diopters).

Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or –0.5 to +3 diopters.

Contrast and brightness adjustment

Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed.

1 Set the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to the BARS position.

The color bars appear in the viewfinder.

2 Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and brightness.

3 Return the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to its original position.

Outline emphasis adjustment

Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of outline emphasis in the viewfinder image, to make focusing easier.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

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1)Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays.

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Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings