Viewfinder Section - Panasonic AJ-HDC27V Operating Instructions Manual

Parts and their functions

Viewfinder section

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(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)
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(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the
operating intructions of the viewfinder.)
1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)
While recording or playback is underway, pictures
can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and
white. The warning displays concerning the unit's
operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra
patterns and markers (safety zone markers and
center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.
2 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This is used to display the zebra pattern in the
viewfinder.
ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.
OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.
When the unit is shipped, the zebra pattern is set
so that an area of less than 85% is displayed with a
video level of at least 70% or so. Using the setting
menu, this area can be set between 50% and over
110% or at a constant level.
3 TALLY switch
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4 PEAKING control
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ON
OFF
5 CONTRAST control
6 BRIGHT control
7 Front tally lamp
8 Lever for securing the viewfinder in the
9 Eyepiece
: Back tally lamp
; Diopter adjustment ring
< Connecting plug
= Locking ring
> Microphone holder
? Viewfinder stopper screw
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This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.
HIGH : The brightness of the front tally lamp is
increased.
OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.
LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is
reduced.
This is used to adjust the outlines of the images
seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier.
Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of
the camera.
This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture
seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not
affect the output signals of the camera.
This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture
seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not
affect the output signals of the camera.
This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is
set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while
the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide
a warning display like the REC lamp inside the
viewfinder. The lamp's brightness when it is lighted
can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or
LOW).
back/front and sideways directions
This lever is loosened when the viewfinder position
is to be adjusted in the back/front and/or sideways
directions.
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It
also flashes to provide a warning display like the
REC lamp inside the viewfinder.
When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is
hidden.
This is adjusted in line with the camera operator's
diopter in such a way that the user can see the
image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.
To detach the viewfinder from the camera, first
loosen the stopper screw, and then remove the
viewfinder.