fLens mount cap

The cap can be removed by moving the lens fixing lever upward. Always keep the lens mount covered with this cap when a lens is not attached.

gLens fixing lever

Move the lever down to secure the lens in the lens mount.

For details, see “Attaching a Lens” (page 10).

hViewfinder front-rear position lock lever

The viewfinder position can be adjusted forward or backward when the lock is released by the lever.

For details on the adjustment, see “To adjust the viewfinder’s front-rear position” (page 10).

iAssignable buttons

You can assign a function to the upper button by using ASSIGNABLE 1 and the lower button with ASSIGNABLE 2 on the <SWITCH ASSIGN1> page of the OPERATION menu.

jGAIN switch

To select the gain of the video amplifier based on lighting conditions when the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU.

When shipped from the factory, the values set are L = 0 dB, M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.

kAUTO KNEE and output signal selection switch

To select the signal (color-bar signal or camera’s video signal) to be used as output to a VTR, the viewfinder, or a video monitor when the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU.

When the camera’s video signal is being used as output, the auto knee function can be selected.

BARS/OFF: Output is a color-bar signal.

CAM/OFF: Output is the camera’s video signal. The auto knee circuit is disabled.

CAM/ON: Output is the camera’s video signal. The auto knee circuit is enabled.

lWHITE BAL (white balance memory selection) switch To select the white balance adjustment method or the memory used to store the adjusted value when the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU.

PRST (preset): White balance is adjusted to a preset value corresponding to a color temperature of 3200K.

A: To select memory A.

B: To select memory B.

Note

When a CCU or an external control device, such as an RCP/ RM, is connected, the functions of 0 to qs are controlled from the external device or the HKCU-FP1 attached to the CCU, and the controls on the camera are disabled.

mDISPLAY/MENU switch

Select the display on the viewfinder screen.

DISPLAY: To display various textual information and markers, such as messages showing the camera settings and operating status, the center marker, and the safety zone marker, in addition to camera images.

OFF: To not display textual information and markers.

MENU: To display menus for camera settings.

The switch functions the same as the DISPLAY/MENU switch on the rear operation panel.

n“Memory Stick” slot and access lamp

When you insert a “Memory Stick” into the slot, the access lamp lights in green.

The lamp is lit in red while writing/reading data to/from the “Memory Stick.”

Note

When the access lamp is lit in red, do not insert/remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the camera.

oSTATUS/CANCEL switch

STATUS: To display status information of this camera in the viewfinder when no menu is displayed with the DISPLAY/ MENU switch set to DISPLAY.

CANCEL: To cancel changed settings or return the display to the previous menu when a menu is displayed in the viewfinder.

pMenu control knob (rotary encoder)

Used to select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder screen (by rotating it) and to confirm settings (by pushing it).

This knob functions the same as that on the rear operation panel.

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aShoulder strap fitting post

Attach one end of a shoulder strap (optional, part No. A-6772- 374-C) to this fitting post and the other end to the fitting post on the other side of the camera.

bVF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) Connect the cable of the viewfinder (optional).

cFilter select knob

Used to select the built-in ND filters (1: clear, 2: 1/4 ND, 3:

1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND).

dSHUTTER switch

When the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU, use this switch to turn ON or OFF the electronic shutter and change (SEL) the shutter speed and shutter mode.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 14).

6 Overview