7-inch native hd viewfinder for ldx 100 series (37 pages)
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EC 2-100 2-INCH OCULAR VIEWFINDER FOR LDX 100 SERIES User’s Guide 13-00095-000 2021-03-11...
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Notices FCC Compliance This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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EC 2-100 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.
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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.
Introduction Overview The EC 2-100 is a high performance color ocular viewfinder specially designed for Grass Valley’s LDX 100 Series cameras. It is part of a line of state-of-the-art color viewfinders and is very feature-rich with an intuitive user interface. The viewfinder has a stylish look and compact design.
Installation Mounting the viewfinder To mount the viewfinder on top of the camera adapter proceed as follows: • Loosen locking ring (2) of viewfinder support bracket (1) at the front of the camera handgrip. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.) •...
Installation Positioning the viewfinder Positioning the viewfinder Horizontal The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your preferences: • Loosen the locking ring (1). As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Angular Grab the viewfinder eyepiece with your hand and rotate it to the desired angle. Lateral The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis (lateral): • Loosen the locking disc (1) by turning it counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger.
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Installation Distance viewing ☞ ☞ Note Note Handle the eyepiece with care when folded back—its position is not secured.
Operation Controls Rear panel Mode Tally SW C Menu-Peak On Off Mode switch This switch determines the function of the Menu-Peak rotary control below. Set the Mode switch to the right (Peak) to adjust peaking level. Set the Mode switch to the left (Menu) to use the rotary for menu navigation.
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Operation Rear panel eyepiece. A blue border around the picture and the message “underscan” appear. Set the switch to Off to return to the original picture. Menu-Peak control When the Mode switch (1) is set to Peak, this rotary control adjusts the peaking level (sharpness) of the viewfinder picture.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Front panel User button A This user button can be assigned to many different functions. Refer to the section below for more details about assigning. User button B This user button can be assigned to many different functions. Refer to the section below for more details about assigning.
Operation Indicators Indicators LED indicators Foc + Batt Call On Air PickMe Zoom Call On Air PickMe Gain Return indicator Lights when a return video channel is switched on in the camera. Battery power indicator Lights if the camera input voltage is too low (when using a battery). Call indicator The green LED lights to attract attention when a Call signal is activated.
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EC 2-100 User’s Guide Zoom indicator Lights when the viewfinder Zoom function is on. Focus Assist indicator Lights when the focus assist function is on (turn on in the camera menu). Range Extender indicator Lights when a range extender is selected. ND filter indicator Lights when an ND (neutral density) optical filter is selected.
Operation On screen indicators On screen indicators In the camera menu, go to the Indicators submenu to select the indicators you want to see in the viewfinder screen: F5 . 6 F:1 . 35m 16 Sf N: 0 .68m Zoom indicator Indicates the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide) to 99 (tele).
EC 2-100 User’s Guide On screen markers In the camera menu, go to the Indicators > Markers submenu to select the indicators you want to see in the viewfinder screen: Foc + Batt Call On Air PickMe Zoom Call On Air PickMe Gain Cadre...
Operation Operational functions Operational functions Many viewfinder functions are set up in the camera system menu and then be assigned to one of the two buttons at the front of the viewfinder. Refer to your camera user’s guide for more information on how to use the camera system menu. T Mono Switches the viewfinder to monochrome mode.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Focus Assist The Focus Assist function adds a crawling effect in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is active. Go to the camera system menu to turn Focus Assist on or off. Zebra The Zebra function displays a zebra (striped) pattern in the viewfinder in areas where highlights occur.
Viewfinder setup Menu contents Entering the menu Some specific viewfinder functions can be set up in the viewfinder menu. Enter the menu as follows: • Make sure the mode switch on the rear panel is set to Menu (left position). •...
Viewfinder setup Diagnostics menu (DIAG) Diagnostics menu (DIAG) Item Value(s) Description EXIT DIAG Exits the diagnostics menu. STATUS INFO Enters the viewfinder status information screen. Refer to Viewfinder status information, on page 19. — — — LCD Temp nn C Info: shows the current LCD screen temperature in degrees celsius.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Color menu (COLOR) Item Value(s) Description EXIT COLOR Exits the color menu. — — — — — — — — — Satur 0..99 ( 50) Sets the color saturation level. ColTemp 3200K..9500K Sets the viewfinder color temperature. ( 6500K) ↑...
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Viewfinder setup Viewfinder status information...
Specifications General Dimensions (W x H x D) 248 x 76 x 219 mm (9.8 x 3.0 x 8.6 in) Weight (approx.) 0.90 kg (2.0 lbs) Operating temperatures -20 to +45 °C (-4 to +113 °F) Storage temperatures -25 to +70 °C (-13 to +158 °F) Power supply +10.5 to +17 VDC (supplied by the camera) Power consumption (typ.)
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Connector manufacturer code: Description Fischer MiniMax Series MP11ZL08 2007 USB - (I C control data) BK1 Z1AS Drain (Lane 1+2) USB +(I C control data) VF Power + VF video (Lane 1 +) VF video (Lane 1 -) 9-pin Fischer male/female lead VF video (Lane 2 +)
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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