Viewfinder Screen Status Display - Sony CA4000 Operation Manual

Outputting the same image as that in the
viewfinder
In HD-SDI mode, you can obtain a signal that includes the
information (in response to the VF MARKER, CHARACTER,
VF DETAIL, ZEBRA and other settings) displayed in the
viewfinder. The individual settings (ON/OFF, etc.) are
equivalent to the settings for the viewfinder. The output is
synchronized with the switching of the Y, R, G, B, and return
signal.
Note
When the same video as the viewfinder is set for output, the
signal is output in 1080i format, even if the format setting is
720P.
To output as HD-SDI
Menu page Item
<SDI OUT> SDI-MONI OUT
To output as VBS
Menu page Item
<PROMPTER2 OUT> OUTPUT
DOWN CONVERTER
SELECT
Viewfinder Screen Status
Display
The viewfinder can display text information and messages
showing the operating status, center marker, safety zone
marker, and other indicators, in addition to the camera image.
When the DISPLAY/MENU switch is set to
DISPLAY
Items set to ON using the menu or related switches are
displayed.
1
Setting
VF-A
Setting
VBS
VF
6
a TALK indicator
Displayed when the intercom microphone is turned on.
b EX (lens extender) indicator
Displayed when using a lens extender.
c Zoom position indicator
Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens variator
between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99).
d Battery voltage indicator
When the CAMERA POWER switch is set to EXT, the DC IN
voltage is displayed. When the switch is set to CCU, the
internal voltage of the video camera is displayed.
e Focus position indicator
Displays the focus position of a display-compatible zoom lens
as a numeric value.
f 5600K mode indicator
Displayed when the internal electric filter (5600K) is set to ON.
g Filter indicator
Displays the type of filter currently selected. The number (1 to
4) indicates the ND filter, and the letter (A to D) indicates the
CC filter (only when the LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor is attached).
Note
When an LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor is attached, set the ND
FILTER selector switch of the PMW-F55 to CLEAR.
h Gain value indicator
Displays the video amplifier gain value (dB) set by the GAIN
switch.
2 3 4 5
EX Z55 1.0
TALK 12.5V
5600
1A 0dB 1/125 F5.6
8
7 9 0

Viewfinder Screen Status Display

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