Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 29
Chapter 1 Overview
(Make mask display settings using
OPERATION >Marker >Aspect Mask in the
setup menu (see page1 19).)
nViewfinder cable
oMicrophone holder
aPlug
Connect to the VF connector (26-pin) on the
camcorder.
bStopper
Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the
camcorder when it is slid from side to side.
cEyecup
dDiopter adjustment ring
Allows for optimal focus adjustment.
eEyepiece
You can raise this up when required by the
situation.
fViewfinder barrel
You can raise this up or rotate when required by
the situation.
gTally indicator
Lights up when recording is started by a press of
the REC START button on this camcorder, the
VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the
remote control unit.
When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator
flashes to indicate a warning.
hPEAKING control
Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture
sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This
control has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
iCONTRAST control
Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control
has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
jBRIGHT control
Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control
has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
kTALLY switch
Controls the tally indicator located on the front of
the viewfinder.
HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to
high.
OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.
LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.
lZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
Controls the zebra pattern display on the
viewfinder screen as follows.
ON: Display a zebra pattern.
OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern.
mDISPLAY switch
Turns the display of text information on and off.
ON: Display text information.
OFF: Do not display text information.
nMIRROR switch
The image display on the monitor screen becomes
reversed horizontally or vertically when the
viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated. Use th is
switch to control the image display in such
situation.
CBK-VF01 Viewfinder (Optional)