Zacuto 1-EVF-1S User Manual

Zacuto 1-EVF-1S User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Precautions and Care Table of Contents Precautions and Care Table of Contents Included Components Optional Accessories Sunlight Precautions Physical Features Do not allow sunlight to enter the Z-Finder EVF Controls while it is attached to the EVF. The light can Connecting the EVF to your camera be magnified by the lens and potentially Connecting the EVF to an external monitor...
  • Page 3: Included Components

    Included Components Optional Accessories Optional accessories may be purchased from the Zacuto web store at www.Zacuto.com or from any Zacuto authorized dealer. 18” HDMI to HDMI Mini Cable Zacuto EVF Unit w/ Dust Cover External Battery Attachment with D-Tap Zacuto Z-Finder Pro (Standard with Z-Finder EVF Pro) Li-ion Battery Pack 16x9 Sun Shield...
  • Page 4: Evf Controls

    EVF Controls Connections Front Right Camera to EVF Plug the included HDMI cable HD LCD Screen into the EVF unit input HDMI Out Plug the mini end of the HDMI cable into your camera HDMI In 1/4”-20 Screw Hole USB Port Battery Function Buttons Bottom...
  • Page 5: Attaching The Hot-Shoe Mount

    Attaching the Hot-Shoe Mount Adjusting the Hot-Shoe Mount Loosen the knob on the Hot-Shoe Mount to free the apparatus Screw the Hot-Shoe Mount into the bottom of the EVF unit Loosen Tighten Slide the mount into your camera’s hot-shoe Tighten the knurled knob to secure Position the EVF to your desired the mount into the hot-shoe position and tighten the knob...
  • Page 6: Using An External Power Source

    Using the Included Battery Using an External Power Source Optional equipment required - External battery attachment with D-Tap - Compatible battery source Insert the male D-Tap end into a compatible power source Slide the battery adapter into the Insert the battery into the compartment back of the EVF unit on the back of the EVF and slide it to the right to lock...
  • Page 7: Attaching A Z-Finder

    Attaching a Z-Finder Operating the Menus MAIN MENU Current Setting (Numerical) BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Current Selection CHROMA (In Red) BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME COLOR BARS BATTERY LEVEL Current Setting SCALING [Preset - 4] Sub-Menu Indicator FRAME LINE [1.66:1 (15x9)] Align the Z-Finder to the EVF unit and snap onto frame Current Video Display...
  • Page 8: Brightness

    Menus Menus Brightness MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Press the select button to Blue Only BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CONTRAST reveal the brightness scale Press the select button to CHROMA CHROMA BLUE ONLY BLUE ONLY toggle this setting ON or OFF Use the up and down buttons MONOCHROME MONOCHROME to modify the current value...
  • Page 9: Scaling

    Menus Menus Scaling (See tutorial video at www.zacuto.com/zfinderevf) If your camera outputs a different format during standby and record, ie: AUTO / PLAYBACK allows the EVF to scale and format the image by Canon 5D (1080i/480p) the scaling must be set and saved to the same automatically detecting the camera’s output (Default) preset for both modes.
  • Page 10: Anamorphic

    Menus Menus Anamorphic Exposure Assist (Zebra) Choose the correct anamorphic setting for your lens from the list Choose “ENABLE” to turn on the exposure assist Choose the zebra detection IRE value appropriate for your needs MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC MAIN MENU EXPOSURE (Zebra) ANAMORPHIC [Normal] NORMAL **...
  • Page 11: Image Flip

    Menus Menus Image Flip The chart below may be used as a key to determine which areas of your frame are overexposed, underexposed or exposed properly. Press the select button to toggle the IMAGE FLIP ON or MAIN MENU <0 IRE 90 100 >101 IRE ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking)
  • Page 12: Pixel To Pixel (Zoom)

    Menus Menus Frame Store Feature Location Press the select button to enter the FRAME STORE menu. Select MAIN MENU FEATURE LOCATION STORE NUMBER and toggle through each number with the selector ANAMORPHIC [Normal] AUDIO METERS arrow to select a stored frame memory bank FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) BATTERY LEVEL EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra)
  • Page 13: Update

    Menus Menus Update (For more information visit www.zacuto.com/zfinderevf) Possible Error Messages You may receive these messages if there is an error during the MAIN MENU UPDATE update process. Contact Zacuto customer support if your problem FALSE COLOR USB DRIVE IMAGE FLIP RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS persists after following these recommendations.
  • Page 14 Menus Menus Problem: You have attempted to use the Pixel-to-Pixel not available in 480p! MAIN MENU PIXEL-TO-PIXEL (zoom) feature ANAMORPHIC [Normal] while in 480p standby or record FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) Solution: FALSE COLOR IMAGE FLIP If possible, set the output of your PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) camera to a higher format than AUDIO METERS...
  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions See the full list of questions at www.Zacuto.com/zfinderevf Why does my EVF have excessive strobing while panning? A: We have tested the EVF for what people have complained as exces- Will this EVF have HD-SDI? sive strobing while panning and have discovered that our EVF does A: Not this version.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Limited Warranty Zacuto USA electronic devices come with a limited one year hardware warranty. The limited hardware warranty covers defects in workmanship Size 3.2” TFT LCD IPS LED and materials of our products for up to one year. This warranty does not Resolution 800x480 cover any damage to this product that results from improper installa-...
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