aHandle buttons

The function of each of these buttons is assignable in the menu operation.

At the factory, the front-side button is set to RET 1, and the rear-side button is set to INCOM 1.

RET 1 (return video 1): A return video 1 signal from the Camera Control Unit (CCU) is displayed on the viewfinder screen while this button is pressed.

INCOM (intercom 1): The intercom microphone is ON while this button is pressed.

For details, see “Menu Operation” on page 21.

bViewfinder lock lever

Locks the viewfinder after adjusting the position in the front-to-rear direction together with the LOCK knob.

cAssignable button

Desired function can be assigned to this button by the menu operation.

On the BVP-E30P, a color temperature conversion filter of 5600K is set for the button at the factory. The setting can be changed with the OPERATION Menu.

On the BVP-E30/E30WS/E30WSP, nothing is set. Set the function with the OPERATION Menu as required.

For details, see “Menu Operation” on page 21.

dND filter selector Selects the desired ND filter.

Filter No.

Filter

 

 

1

Clear

 

 

2

1/4ND

 

 

3

1/16ND

 

 

4

1/64ND

 

 

eCC (color temperature conversion) filter (BVP-E30/ E30WS/E30WSP only)

Selects the desired CC filter suitable for the lighting conditions.

Filter No.

Filter

 

 

A

Cross filter

 

 

B

3200K (Clear)

 

 

C

4300K

 

 

D

6300K

 

 

fWHITE BAL (white balance memory select) switch Selects the white balance adjustment method and memory cell to store the adjusted value.

PRESET: White balance is automatically adjusted to the preset value for the color temperature of 3200K.

A or B: Memory cell A or B is selected.

gOUTPUT/DCC (output signal select/auto knee)

switch

Selects an output signal supplied to a VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor (color-bar signals or camera picture). When a camera picture is selected, the auto knee function can be activated.

BARS/OFF: Color-bar signals are output, and the auto- knee circuit does not function.

CAM/OFF: A camera picture is output, but the auto-knee circuit does not function.

CAM/ON: A camera picture is output, and the auto-knee circuit functions.

hGAIN switch

Selects the appropriate video gain according to the illumination of the subject to be shot. The values for positions L, M, and H, are set with the OPERATION Menu.

For details, see “Menu Operation” on page 21.

iVTR switch

When a portable VTR is connected to the camera via the CA-570/570P/950/950P Camera Adaptor, the VTR starts recording as follows:

SAVE: Power-save position for recording. Recording starts a few seconds after the VTR START button is pressed. A newly recorded picture may not smoothly be connected to the previously recorded part.

STBY (standby): Recording starts immediately upon pressing the VTR START button.

Note

The WHITE BAL, OUTPUT/DCC, GAIN, and VTR switches do not function when the camera is connected to a Camera Control Unit (CCU), Remote Control Panel (RCP) or Remote Control Unit (RM).

jSTATUS/CANCEL switch

STATUS: The setting status of the camera is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the switch is set to this position after setting the DISPLAY switch to ON. CANCEL: When the DISPLAY switch is in the MENU

position, set the switch to this position to cancel the selection made by the MENU SELECT knob and restore the previously selected menu item.

kDISPLAY switch

Used for displaying the current status of the camera, settings of format and assignable buttons, and menu on the viewfinder screen.

ON: Display function activated

OFF: Display function not activated

MENU: A screen for setting the displaying items and functions appears.

For details, see “Menu Operation” on page 21.

Location and Function of Parts

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