Sony HDVF-EL30 Operation Manual

Sony HDVF-EL30 Operation Manual

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OLED VIEWFINDER
HDVF-EL30
HDVF-EL20
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition

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  • Page 1 OLED VIEWFINDER HDVF-EL30 HDVF-EL20 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Attaching a Microphone ......12 About the eye sensor......12 Switching the eye point ......13 Adjusting the LCD monitor (HDVF-EL30 only) ......13 Adjusting the angle ........13 Adjusting the screen.........13 Using the LCD monitor as the tally ..13 Using the Focus Assist Function ..14 COLOR PEAKING Function ....14...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    A concentration of strong light, such as sunlight via the a prolonged period of time. lens may burn out the OLED panel or cause a fire. About the LCD panel (HDVF-EL30 only) About the OLED panel • The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with...
  • Page 4: Overview

    The HDVF-EL30/HDVF-EL20 OLED Viewfinder is a Strong impact on the screen may damage it, such as color viewfinder for use with a Sony high-definition color deformation of the internal structure or outer appearance. camera. This viewfinder has the following features.
  • Page 5 Check the connected camera to identify whether the use of the yellow tally lamp is supported. You can use the LCD screen as an up-tally. (HDVF-EL30 only) High-performance loupe The 4-group 7-element lens (including aspheric lens) delivers pictures with low distortion and allows adjustment over a wide range of visibility.
  • Page 6: Functions Of Parts And Controls

    Functions of Parts and Controls HDVF-EL30 Viewfinder cable Microphone LCD (HDVF-EL30 only) holder Front panel (page 7) HDVF-EL20 Viewfinder cable Microphone holder Front panel (page 7) Functions of Parts and Controls...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    This control is disabled when “PRESET” in the PRESET Notes menu (page 21) is set to “ON.” HDVF-EL30 • Do not cover or block the eye sensor. This control is disable when “PRESET” is set to “ON” • To prevent screen burn-in on the OLED panel, the and “PRESET SELECT”...
  • Page 8: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators are located on the upper and lower and left and detected during self-diagnosis. An error message right parts of the OLED and LCD screen (HDVF-EL30 (see page 23) may be displayed at the same time. only) to indicate the status of the camera or this unit.
  • Page 9: Attaching To The Camera

    Position the viewfinder by sliding it from side to Attaching to the Camera side, and tighten the left-right positioning ring on the camera. Connect the plug to the VF connector on the camera. Note When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera Note with the eyepiece facing the sun.
  • Page 10: Adjusting Focus And Screen

    Set “CHROMA” in the FUNCTION menu (page 19) to adjust the chroma level. To adjust the OLED and LCD screen Thread groove separately (HDVF-EL30 only) Set “PRESET” in the PRESET menu (page 21) to “ON.” To shift the visibility ratio to the far- sighted side Set “PRESET SELECT”...
  • Page 11: Attaching Accessories

    Attaching Accessories image. To make edges in the image sharper: Turn the control clockwise. Attaching the hood (HDVF-EL30 Set “CHROMA” in the FUNCTION menu (page 19) only) to adjust the chroma level. Attach the hood inserting its claws in the left and Note right grooves of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 12: Attaching A Microphone

    About the eye sensor Hood Controls the anti-burn-in function of the OLED panel. For details on the menu operation, see “Using the Menu” on page 17. Set “EYE SENSOR” in the OLED menu to “ON.” Notes • Use with the EYE SENSOR setting set to “ON.” When used with the setting set to “OFF,”...
  • Page 13: Switching The Eye Point

    For details on the menu operation, see “Using the Menu” on page 17. Select “TALLY” in “DISPLAY MODE” in the LCD menu. Set “CAMERA NUMBER” in the LCD menu. Switching the eye point / Adjusting the LCD monitor (HDVF-EL30 only)
  • Page 14: Using The Focus Assist Function

    This function is not compatible depending on the connected camera. Select the displaying color with “COLOR” in the For details of compatible models, contact your Sony PEAKING menu. service representative. Adjust the chroma level of the video signal with Set the brightness in “TALLY DIM”...
  • Page 15 You can also set to this mode using “PEAKING You can also set to this mode using “PEAKING MODE” from the PEAKING PLUS menu (see page MODE” from the PEAKING PLUS menu (see page 20). 20). Select “COLOR” under “COLOR/AREA SEL” of Select “AREA”...
  • Page 16: Magnification Function

    If the “POSITION” setting is changed, the “MAG MAGNIFICATION Function POSITION” setting in the MAGNIFICATION menu will be changed too. This function enables you to adjust the focus easily by enlarging the image vertically and horizontally to two Press and hold the ASSIGN switch that is assigned times the size.
  • Page 17: Using The Menu

    to item select mode. Press the MENU switch again Using the Menu to change to page select mode. Select menu items. Many of the viewfinder’s functions can be set by a menu With the mark positioned to the left of a menu item operation.
  • Page 18 The setting is entered and the menu returns to item select mode. If you press the MENU switch before pressing the MENU control, the setting returns to the value that was previously set and then the menu returns to item select mode.
  • Page 19: List Of Menu Items

    List of Menu Items • “– – –” appears as the item that cannot be selected. Notes • Some settings cannot be selected unless the previous menu item is set to “ON.” Page Menu Item Settings Function (default in [ [MONO]/MAG/ FUNCTION ASSIGN 1...
  • Page 20 Page Menu Item Settings Function (default in [ PEAKING FREQUENCY L/[M]/MH/H Set the center frequency of edge enhancement signals. RANGE 1/[2]/3/4 Set the variable range of the level of edge enhancement signals. COLOR [OFF]/ON The edge enhancement signals are displayed converted to PEAKING the color.
  • Page 21 Page Menu Item Settings Function (default in [ MAGNIFICATION [OFF]/ON MAGNIFICATION For selecting normal display (OFF) or magnified display (ON). Normal display (OFF) is selected whenever the power is turned on. [CENTER]/ For selecting the area to magnify when the magnification UPPER/RIGHT/ mode is enabled.
  • Page 22 Item Settings Function (default in [ [MAIN]/TALLY DISPLAY MODE Switches the mode of the LCD panel. (Only HDVF-EL30 MAIN: Camera display. is valid.) TALLY: TALLY display. CAMERA [OFF]/1 to 99 When “TALLY” is selected in “DISPLAY MODE,” set the NUMBER camera number.
  • Page 23: Error Message

    DEVICE ERROR Other device errors Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Mass HDVF-EL30: 920 g (2 lb 0.46 oz) (not including hood) HDVF-EL20: 770 g (1 lb 11 oz) External dimensions See “External dimensions” on page 24. OLED panel 0.7-type color OLED panel...
  • Page 24 Accessories Supported formats Operation guide (1) Effective Format Horizontal Vertical Operation manual (CD-ROM) (1) scanning scanning scanning Hood (1) (HDVF-EL30 only) lines frequency frequency (kHz) (Hz) Related products 1080 23.98PsF 26.97 47.95 24PsF 27.00 HD Color Camera HDC4300 25PsF 28.13 HDC2500 series 29.97PsF...
  • Page 25 THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE...
  • Page 26 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 27 Sony Corporation HDVF-EL30 (SY) HDVF-EL20 (SY) © 2015 4-584-439-11(1)

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