ASTRO DF-3512-A Instruction Manual

Astro df-3512-a high-definition view finder

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High-Definition View Finder
DF-3512-A
Instruction Manual
Ver. 1.04
Astrodesign Inc.

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  • Page 1 High-Definition View Finder DF-3512-A Instruction Manual Ver. 1.04 Astrodesign Inc.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions (Always Observe)

    Safety Precautions (Always Observe) Safety Precautions (Always Observe) Always observe the following precautions. Failure to do so can result in fires, electric shock, serious injury or death, and damage to property. Warning Indications and Their Meanings This manual uses the following warning indications. Before reading this manual, make sure that you understand the meaning of these indications. Warning Symbols ...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions (Always Observe) Caution About Handling the Product About the organic electroluminescence panel Do not place any objects on top of the *Due the nature of OLED displays, the screen may have product a few defective pixels (always lit or never lit). This is Forbidden Doing so can result in a failure.
  • Page 4: Before Operation

    Thank you for purchasing the DF-3512-A High-Definition View Finder. This Instruction Manual (called "this manual" below) explains how to use the DF-3512-A High-Definition View Finder and provides information that you should know before use. Be sure to read this manual and use the DF-3512-A correctly.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Safety Precautions (Always Observe) ......2 Before Operation ..............4 Introduction ................ 4 Conventions ............... 4 Supplied Items ..............4 Contents .................. 5 Chapter 1 About the Product ..........6 1.1 Product Features............6 1.2 Names and Functions of Parts ........6 Chapter 2 Preparations and Basic Operations ....
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 About The Product

    The product has the following features. ① • Supports high speed 4K cameras from Vision Research The DF-3512-A can be attached to high speed 4K cameras from Vision Research. • Supports multiple formats This product supports a variety of video formats including 60i, 24sF, 50i etc.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 About the Product 1.2.2 Operation section 1.2.3 Display ② The following menu screen and indicators appear on the display. ① ④ ⑦ ⑤ ② ⑧ ⑥ ⑨ ⑩ ① ③ ① MENU encoder Displays the menu screen and used to make menu settings. For details, see "3.2 Basic Operations on the Menu Screen".
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Preparations And Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Preparations and Basic Operations Chapter 2 Preparations and Basic Operations This chapter explains how to attach this product to a camera and make 2.2 Adjusting the Screen adjustments. 2.1 Attaching to a Camera 2.2.1 Adjusting the screen Attach this product to a camera. Adjust the screen brightness, contrast, and peaking using the For details on attaching, see the documentation supplied with the adjustment volumes of the operation section.
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 Preparations and Basic Operations 2.2.2 Adjusting the Visibility Rotate the visibility adjustment ring to find the optimum image display. Visibility adjustment ring The eyepiece moves in and out as you rotate the ring. 2.2 Adjusting the Screen...
  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Changing The Screen Display And Settings

    Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings This chapter explains how to change the screen display and settings. Make settings from the menu screen. 3.1 Displaying the Menu Screen 3.2 Basic Operations on the Menu Screen Press MENU encoder of the operation section.
  • Page 11: Settings Menu List

    Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings 3.3 Settings Menu List This section shows the functions that can be configured from the menu screen. Display Control Sets the display method except for image display information. The setting items are as follows. Setting item 1 Setting item 2 Content (initial value: underlined)
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings From previous page Picture Settings Configures settings for image displays on this product. The setting items are as follows. Setting item Setting item 2 Content (initial value: underlined) Payload i/sF Payload, Manual Payload: Set automatically.
  • Page 13 Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings From previous page Marker Settings Configures the display settings for the product's markers. The setting items are as follows. Setting item Setting item 2 Content (initial value: underlined) Marker Color White, Red, Yellow, White: Displays the markers in white.
  • Page 14: Tally Settings

    Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings From previous page Tally Settings Sets the tally lamp. The setting items are as follows. Setting item Setting item 2 Content (initial value: underlined) Tally Select Ancillary, Signal Ancillary: Inputs using Ancillary. Selects tally input...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Changing the Screen Display and Settings From previous page Memory This function allows you to store up to six menu settings, and then load them when needed. The setting items are as follows. Setting item Setting item 2 Content (initial value: underlined) Load User1 to User6...
  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Useful Functions

    Chapter 4 Useful Functions Chapter 4 Useful Functions 4.1 Assigning Menu Items to Buttons 4.2 Removing and Installing the [1] to [3] for the Operation Section Eyepiece You can assign functions to buttons [1] to [3] on the menu screen in the The following section explains how to remove and attach the operation section panel.
  • Page 17: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting methods to use when the product is not operating normally. 5.1 When the Product is Not 5.2 Error List Operating Normally Error Message Content Solution When the product is not operating normally, refer to the following chart, NO SIGNAL No display 1) Check that the camera is...
  • Page 18: Chapter 6 Product Specifications

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Chapter 6 Product Specifications This chapter explains the product specifications. 6.1 DC-IN (DC power input) terminal DC IN terminal pin arrangement Pin numbers and names, function list Pin number Name Function Grand terminal TALLY R Tally input terminal (red) TALLY G Tally input terminal (green) DC IN...
  • Page 19: Input Format

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications 6.2 Input Format Format Frame Rate Active Line Total Line Line Samples Samples Per Scanning (Hz) Per Frame Per Frame Frequency Per Active Total Line (kHz) Line ① 1080i/60 1080i/59.94 30/1.001 1080 1125 33.72 1920 2200 1080sF/29.97 1080i/60 1080...
  • Page 20: Display Method

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications 6.4 Display Method Item Specification Display color 8 bit Contrast ratio 1000:1 or higher Brightness 88cd/m2 Resolution 1920 (H) x 1200 (V) Pixels Frame rate 60 Hz 6.5 General Specifications Item Specification Operating temperature 0 to 40℃ range Storage temperature -10 to 60℃...
  • Page 21: External Diagram

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications 6.6 External Diagram 6.6 External Diagram...
  • Page 22 DF-3512-A Instruction Manual Ver. 1.04  An incorrectly collated manual or a manual with missing pages will be replaced.  All copyrights pertaining to this product are the property of Astrodesign.  This manual shall not be copied in whole or in part without written permission.

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