Ikegami HDK-55 Operation Manual page 42

2.1 Camera and Viewfinder
① VF cable
Connects the viewfinder to the camera.
② EYEPIECE Release lever
Releases the eyepiece when the inside of viewfinder has to be cleaned.
③ Diopter Adjustment lever
Adjusts the visibility so that images on the viewfinder can be sharpened according to the
operator's eyesight. Adjustment is performed by sliding the lever to the left or right while
pushing it in slightly.
④ PEAKING knob
Adjusts the PEAKING level to make images on the viewfinder sharper so that focus can be
optimized. This adjustment has no effect on the output signal of the camera.
⑤ CONTRAST knob
Adjusts the contrast of images on the viewfinder. This adjustment has no effect on the
output signal of the camera.
⑥ BRIGHTNESS knob
Adjusts the brightness of the image in the viewfinder. This adjustment has no effect on the
output signal of the camera.
⑦ ZEBRA switch
Turns ON/OFF the zebra indicator. By turning this switch ON, a zebra pattern is displayed
on the viewfinder when the video level is higher than the set value.
ON : Zebra (stripe) pattern is displayed.
OFF : Zebra pattern is not displayed.
⑧ TALLY switch
Controls the FRONT TALLY lamp.
HIGH : FRONT TALLY lamp gets brighter when it is on.
OFF : FRONT TALLY lamp is always off.
LOW : FRONT TALLY lamp gets dimmer when it is on.
⑨ FRONT TALLY Lamp
Lights during recording or when R TALLY is input to various expansion devices. It does
not light when the TALLY switch is set to OFF.
⑩ REAR TALLY Lamp (with switch)
The REAR TALLY lamp is interlocked with the R TALLY indicator of the viewfinder, and
lights during recording with the recorder or when R TALLY is input to various expansion
devices. Since the REAR TALLY lamp serves as the switch, it can be turned ON/OFF by
sliding.
⑪ MIC HOLDER attaching mount
Attaches an external microphone holder.
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