Sony RCP-1500 Operation Manual page 21

b IRIS/MB ACTIVE (iris/master black active) button
This button is for the iris and master black control permission.
The iris and master black can only be adjusted when this
button is lit. Pressing the PANEL ACTIVE button also causes
this button to light.
c SENS (iris adjustment range) knob
This knob is for manually adjusting the iris in absolute value
mode. It does not work in relative value mode.
d COARSE (iris coarse adjustment) knob
This knob is for manually adjusting the iris.
Also see the table "Iris Adjustment Functions", (page 23).
e IRIS RELATIVE button
This button changes the manual adjustment mode of the IRIS
control lever. Relative value mode is enabled when the button
is lit, and absolute value mode is enabled when the button is
not lit.
f IRIS display window
This window displays the iris setting as an F number. If the lens
is closed, "CLS" is displayed.
g Master black display window
This window displays the master black setting value.
IRIS knob
COARSE knob
SENS knob
Iris Adjustment Functions
Relative value mode
(IRIS RELATIVE button lit)
Adjusts the iris in relative values.
A variable amount can be set. (See page 39)
Adjusts the iris in relative values within the full range
from OPEN to CLOSE.
Does not function.
h MASTER BLACK RELATIVE button
This button changes the manual adjustment mode of the
master black control ring. Relative value mode is enabled
when the button is lit, and absolute value mode is enabled
when the button is not lit.
i Iris indicators
The corresponding LED lights according to the iris setting.
When the IRIS RELATIVE button is not lit, the indicators light
dimly to display the upper and lower limits of manual
adjustment.
j IRIS control lever
This lever is for manually adjusting the iris of the lens when the
AUTO IRIS button is not lit. When the AUTO IRIS button is lit,
you can finely adjust the reference value for auto adjustment
of the iris.
Also see the table "Iris Adjustment Functions", (page 23).
k Master black control ring
This ring is for manually adjusting the master black. The
setting value is displayed in the master black display window.
l AUTO IRIS button
This button is for adjusting the iris automatically.
m EXT (lens extender) indicators
EXT: Lights when the lens extender is used.
D EXT: Lights when the digital extender function is turned ON.
Absolute value mode
(IRIS RELATIVE button not lit)
Adjusts the iris within the variable range set by the
SENS and COARSE knobs.
Sets the lower limit for the CLOSE side.
Sets the upper limit for OPEN, referenced to the
CLOSE value set by the COARSE knob.
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