8z LCD Viewfinder
Model AK-HVF931P
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
PEAKING
DIMMER
F. TALLY
ON
OFF
ASPECT
16 9
:
REMOTE
4
:
3
TILT
LOCK
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions completely.
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Contents
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Environmental precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Viewfinder operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
External dimension drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview
The model AK-HVF931P is an LCD viewfinder which is designed for use with the AK-HC931P multi-format camera.
Accessories
• Flat screws for attaching the D-sub connector mounting clamp (M3k4)
• Screws for attaching the D-sub connector (k2)
• Tally No. sheet [k1 (1 set)]
Operating precautions
≥ Handle the viewfinder carefully.
Dropping the viewfinder or subjecting it to strong impact may cause malfunctioning and/or accidents.
≥ Operate the viewfinder within a temperature range of 32oF to 104oF (0oC to +40oC). Operation in locations below 32oF or
above 104oF may adversely affect the internal parts.
≥ Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
≥ Do not use the viewfinder outdoors.
≥ Install the viewfinder at a distance of at least 3.3 ft (1 meter) from the monitor.
≥ Maintenance
Disconnect the optical fiber cable plug, and wipe the viewfinder with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in
diluted kitchen detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the viewfinder gently.
Caution
≥ Avoid using benzine, paint thinners or other volatile substances.
≥ If a chemically treated cloth is to be used, read the precautions for its use carefully.
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Controls and their functions
1 Front tally lamp
When the tally lamp switch is at ON, this lamps lights
when the red tally signal is input.
1
2 Brightness adjustment control [BRIGHT]
This is used to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
screen.
1080i/60
1080i/50
720P
3
3 Contrast adjustment control [CONTRAST]
This is used to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder
images.
4 Peaking adjustment control [PEAKING]
5 Brightness adjustment control [DIMMER] for the LED
inside the viewfinder
This is used to adjust the brightness of the LEDs (red,
green, EXT) of the viewfinder.
PANLOCK
6 Front tally ON/OFF selector switch [F.TALLY]
This is used turn the front tally lamp ON or OFF.
BRIGHT
7 Aspect ratio selector switch [ASPECT]
This is used to switch the aspect ratio of the LCD screen
from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa.
2
3
4
5
CONTRAST
PEAKING
DIMMER
When it is set to REMOTE, the aspect ratio is
automatically switched from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa by
the control on the camera.
8 R tally indicators [R]
These indicators light when the R tally signal is input.
F. TALLY
ON
6
7
OFF
ASPECT
16
:
9
REMOTE
9 Tally indicator [G]
This indicator lights when the G tally signal is input.
4
:
3
: Lens extender indicator [EXT]
This indicator lights when the extender has been
attached to the lens.
TILT
LOCK
; Hood anchoring knob
9
8
G
R
R
R
8
:
8
;
EXT
R
8
4
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Adjustments
Viewfinder operations
Viewfinder tilting
Attaching and removing the hood
1 Align the holes in the protruding part of the hood with the
two anchoring screws at the top of the main unit, slide
the hood downward, and anchor its top.
Slide the hood downward,
and anchor its top.
Release direction
Locking
lever
Hood
Locking direction
Tilt operation center
Move the locking lever on the mechanism section of the
main unit’s bottom panel in the counterclockwise (release)
direction, tilt the viewfinder to the desired angle, and move
the lever in the locking direction to lock it at this angle.
Anchoring
screw
Viewfinder panning
The pan lock lever can be found behind the mechanism
section.
≥ The hood is anchored to the bottom of the main unit using
the anchoring screws at the bottom of the hood.
≥ The front of the hood can be moved upward.
Pan
locking
lever
≥ When the lever is moved counterclockwise, the top of the
mechanism section can be rotated. Move the lever
clockwise to lock the mechanism section in place.
≥ The viewfinder can be panned to any angle from +90o to
–90o.
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Viewfinder operations
Mounting the viewfinder on the camera
1 Press the knob on the camera and slide the D-Sub
connector cover to detach it.
D-Sub connector
cover
Knob
2 Mount the viewfinder on the camera by uniting V form
edge of the View finder with V form slot on the camera.
When mounting ends, confirm whether the viewfinder is
mounted to the camera firmly.
Viewfinder
V form slot
V form edge
Detaching the Viewfinder
1 Press the knob on the camera and slide the viewfinder
to detach it.
When the viewfinder is detached, attach the D-Sub
connector cover to the camera so that dust does not
enter to the D-Sub connector.
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External dimension drawings
8-1/2z (215 mm)
8-3/8z (212 mm)
G
R
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
PEAKING
DIMMER
R
R
F. TALLY
ON
OFF
ASPECT
16 9
:
REMOTE
4
:
3
EXT
R
TILT
LOCK
1080i/60
1080i/50
720P
3
PANLOCK
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Specifications
Power supply: DC +12 V (supplied from camera)
Power consumption: 15 W
1indicates safety information.
Switch functions:
Front tally ON/OFF switching, aspect ratio switching
Brightness, contrast, peaking
32oF to 104oF (0oC to +40oC)
–4oF to 140oF (–20oC to +60oC)
Less than 85%
8-7/16(W)k10-1/8(H)k8-3/8(D) inch (excluding pan-tilt head and protrusions)
215(W)k257(H)k212(D) mm
Approx. 4.1 lbs (1.85 kg)
Adjustment functions:
Operating temperature range:
Storage temperature range:
Operating ambient humidity:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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