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Belden Grass Valley VF 7-100X User Manual

Belden Grass Valley VF 7-100X User Manual

7-inch native hd viewfinder for ldx 100 series
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VF 7-100X
7-INCH NATIVE HD VIEWFINDER FOR LDX 100 SERIES
User's Guide
13-00093-000
2021-03-11

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  • Page 1 VF 7-100X 7-INCH NATIVE HD VIEWFINDER FOR LDX 100 SERIES User’s Guide 13-00093-000 2021-03-11...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021, Grass Valley Canada. All rights reserved. Grass Valley, VF 7-100X are trademarks or registered trademarks of Grass Valley Canada. Belden Inc., Grass Valley Canada, and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.
  • Page 3 VF 7-100X User’s Guide Cautions for LCD and TFT Displays Excessive usage may harm your vision. Rest for 10 minutes for every 30 minutes of usage. If the LCD or TFT glass is broken, handle glass fragments with care when disposing of them.
  • Page 4 Notices Information Technology Equipment - Safety Part 1 IEC62368-1:2018 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment. EMC Standards This unit conforms to the following standards: EN55032:2012 + C2:2013 (Class A) Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements EN55103-2:2009 (Environment E2) Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......... . . 1 Overview.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 4 Viewfinder setup ........21 Menu contents .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Overview The VF 7-100X is a high quality, flat panel full HD color viewfinder. Its light-weight construction, multi-format compatibility and its high brightness performance make this viewfinder a perfect match for EFP/portable, studio and outside broadcast applications. The VF 7-100X viewfinder is designed to work with Grass Valley’s LDX 100 Series cameras and accommodates all required HD frame rates and video modes.

  • Page 8: Locations Of Indicators And Controls

    Introduction Locations of indicators and controls Locations of indicators and controls Front panel view 2’ 3’ 4’ Display area Active viewfinder display area. Displays live video, indicators and text overlay. ISO indicators These yellow indicators light when the camera is in ISO status. On-Air indicators These red indicators light when the camera is On Air.
  • Page 9 VF 7-100X User’s Guide User button 3 Assignable user button 3, illuminated. User button 2 Assignable user button 2, illuminated. User button 1 Assignable user button 1 illuminated. Menu button Access to viewfinder or camera menus and button assignment menu.
  • Page 10 Introduction Front panel view...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Mounting the viewfinder To mount the viewfinder on top of the camera adapter proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the camera. 2 Slide the V-block of the viewfinder onto the quick mount block on the camera adapter until it clicks firmly into place: release lever Quick...

  • Page 12: Attaching Accessories

    Installation Attaching accessories Attaching accessories Sunhood A short sunhood is supplied for outdoor use. To attach the sunhood to the viewfinder proceed as follows: 1 Make sure that the viewfinder is mounted and that its position is fixed. 2 Lift the sunhood above the viewfinder and lower it until the hooked edges at the sides touch the sides of the viewfinder.
  • Page 13 VF 7-100X User’s Guide Note: Draw out and tilt the upper half of the sunhood to get a larger vertical viewing angle. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the sunhood to carry the viewfinder as it may damage the viewfinder or sunhood.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Position

    Installation Adjusting the position Adjusting the position Tilting The viewfinder can be tilted over a vertical angle of 57° down and 60° up: 1 Loosen both rotation knobs with two hands in a contrary direction. 2 Tilt the viewfinder to the desired angle and fasten the rotation knobs.

  • Page 15: Panning

    VF 7-100X User’s Guide Panning The viewfinder can be panned over an angle of 70° to the right and 90° to the left: 1 Loosen the rotation locking wheel. 2 Rotate the viewfinder to the desired angle.

  • Page 16: Lifting

    Installation Lifting 3 Fasten the rotation locking wheel to fix the position. Note: Pan the viewfinder completely to the left to set up a large lens (e.g. for back focus adjustment) while still observing the viewfinder image. Lifting The viewfinder can be lifted for low or high angle shooting. 1 Loosen both top rotation knobs and the bottom right knob on the bracket: 2 Use the side handgrips to lift the viewfinder to the desired position:...
  • Page 17 VF 7-100X User’s Guide 3 Fasten the (three) rotation knobs to fix the position.
  • Page 18 Installation Lifting...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Controls Buttons The front panel of the viewfinder holds the operational controls (buttons and rotaries): MENU BOX1 MONO ZOOM Pk:20 Br:50 Cn:99 menu user button buttons Menu button This button gives access to the camera system menu, the viewfinder setup menu and the button assignment menu.

  • Page 20: Indicators

    Operation Indicators MENU BOX1 MONO ZOOM Pk:50 Br:50 Cn:50 peaking brightness contrast Peaking control Controls the level of peaking that is applied to the viewfinder signal. Peaking makes the edges of the image look sharper. Turn the rotary control clockwise to increase peaking. The adjustment range is from 0 to 99 and its default value is 20.

  • Page 21: Viewfinder Functions

    VF 7-100X User’s Guide On Air indicators (red) The red LEDs light to indicate that the camera is currently On Air. Call indicators (green) The green LEDs light to attract attention when a Call signal is activated. Note: The brightness level of the signalling indicators can be adjusted in the viewfinder setup menu.

  • Page 22: Monochrome

    Operation Monochrome box type line type full type The framing boxes can be set up in the viewfinder setup menu. Refer to Box 1 and 2, on page 15 for more information. Monochrome Switches the viewfinder to monochrome mode. In the viewfinder setup menu the source (Y, R, G, B or -G) can be selected.

  • Page 23: Menu Operation

    VF 7-100X User’s Guide Menu operation System menu • Press the menu button to open the menus. • Press the SYSTEM MENU button to open the camera system menu. The menu is superimposed on the viewfinder image. Menu off Exec >...

  • Page 24: Button Assign Menu

    Operation Button assign menu Diag Config1 Config2 Zoom Color Mono Box2 Box1 EXIT Text PkCol IndLvl PREV CONFIG <Off> <Whit> <Med> NEXT • Turn the rotary control at the right to navigate through the list of functions. An arrow indicates the selected function. •...

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Viewfinder

    VF 7-100X User’s Guide Cleaning the viewfinder IMPORTANT: Always turn off the viewfinder before cleaning the screen. IMPORTANT: Never use cleaning solvents such as glass cleaner or soap to clean the screen. Use a slightly damp soft cloth to clean the screen and then immediately a soft dry cloth (preferably micro fiber tissue - no paper products) to dry the screen.
  • Page 26 Operation Cleaning the viewfinder...

  • Page 27: Viewfinder Setup

    Viewfinder setup Menu contents The following tables show the items and functions that can be set up in the viewfinder setup menu. Diagnostics menu (DIAG) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT DIAG Exits the diagnostics menu. Button1 STATUS INFO Go to the viewfinder status information screen. More information can be found in the paragraph Viewfinder status...

  • Page 28: Configuration 2 Menu (Config2)

    Viewfinder setup Configuration 2 menu (CONFIG2) Configuration 2 menu (CONFIG2) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT CONFIG Exits the configuration 2 menu. Button1 Text On > Off Turns viewfinder on-screen text on or off. Note: This is a camera system function. Button2 Assign Hide >...

  • Page 29: Zoom Menu (Zoom)

    VF 7-100X User’s Guide Zoom menu (ZOOM) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT ZOOM Exits the zoom menu. Button1 On > Off Turns Picture in Picture function on or off. Button2 PIPCol Whit, Red, Grn, Selects the color for the Picture in Picture image Blue, Yell, Mgnt, box.

  • Page 30: Box 1 Setup Menu (Box1)

    Viewfinder setup Box 1 setup menu (BOX1) Box 1 setup menu (BOX1) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT BOX1 Exits the box1 menu. Button1 Off, Box, Line, Selects the box type. Full Button2 Color Whit, Red, Grn, Selects the line color of the box. Blue, Yell, Mgnt, Cyan Button3...
  • Page 31 VF 7-100X User’s Guide V i e w f i n d e r S t a t u s I n f o r m a t i o n Type: VF 7-100X PID: nnnnn Status Date 12NC Main Brd: 0052 200 05701 St:00 St:00...
  • Page 32 Viewfinder setup Viewfinder status information...

  • Page 33: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications General Dimensions (W x H x D) 296 x 280 x 77.5 mm (11.7 x 11.0 x 3.1 in) without sunhood and handgrips, including mounting bracket Weight (approx.) 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) with sunhood and mounting bracket Operating temperatures -20 to +45 °C (-4 to +113 °F) Storage temperatures -25 to +70 °C (-13 to +158 °F)

  • Page 34: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions Dimensions 77.5 Accessories • Mounting bracket (supplied) • Short sunhood (supplied) • LDK 6992/12 Large closed sunhood for 7-inch viewfinders (optional)

  • Page 35: Connector

    VF 7-100X User’s Guide Connector 9-pin female VF-connector, moulded to viewfinder lead cable; Fischer MiniMax series, manufacturer code: MP11ZL08 2007 BK1 Z1AS. Name Description USB - USB 2.0 (I C control data over USB) Drain1-2 Ground shields from Lane 1 and Lane 2 USB + USB 2.0 (I C control data over USB)
  • Page 36 Specifications Connector...

  • Page 37: Contact Us

    Contact Us Grass Valley Technical Support For technical assistance, contact our international support center, at 1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website ( www.grassvalley.com An online form for e-mail contact is also available from the website.

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