Panasonic AJ HVF20P User Manual

2˝ Electronic HD View Finder  
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Operating Instructions  
Contents  
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Adjusting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Adjusting the Mounting Height of the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mounting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Detaching the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Diopter Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Detaching the Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mounting the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Features  
The high-resolution CRT delivers superb picture sharpness, making focusing easier.  
The low-flare CRT makes the screen clear and easy on the eyes.  
The large eyepiece aperture makes it possible to see the screen even when holding the  
viewfinder at some distance from your eye.  
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The eyepiece is easily detachable.  
Easy, one-touch left-right and forward-backward position adjustment.  
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Specifications  
Power supply:  
DC 12 V (supplied by camera)  
Power consumption: 3.3 W (AJ-HVF20P)  
3.8 W (AJ-HVF27P)  
Picture tube:  
2-inch high-resolution monochrome picture tube  
Image system:  
1080 lines, 59.94 Hz (AJ-HVF20P)  
720 lines, 59.94 Hz (AJ-HVF27P)  
External adjustment controls:  
Controls (BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING)  
Switches (TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF)  
Allowable temperature range:  
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)  
Allowable humidity range:  
85% or less (no condensation)  
External dimensions (WaHaD):  
9 1/2˝a3 3/16˝a8 1/8˝ (240a80a206 mm)  
Weight:  
2.112 lb (960 g)  
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Parts and Their Functions  
ON  
OFF  
ZEBRA (Zebra Pattern) Switch  
1
Displays a zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.  
ON: Displays a zebra pattern.  
OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.  
The details of the display, such as the type of zebra pattern, will differ depending  
on the camera used with the viewfinder. Refer to the instruction manual of the  
camera for details.  
TALLY Switch  
2
Controls the front tally lamp.  
HIGH: Makes the front tally lamp brighter.  
OFF: Turns the front tally lamp off.  
LOW: Makes the front tally lamp dimmer.  
PEAKING Knob  
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4
Adjusts the outlines of the images in the viewfinder to make focusing easier. The setting  
of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.  
CONTRAST Knob  
Adjusts the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has  
no effect on the output signal of the camera.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
BRIGHT (Brightness) Knob  
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Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has  
no effect on the output signal of the camera.  
Front Tally Lamp  
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Lights when the VTR is recording and the TALLY switch is set to HIGH or LOW. Also,  
flashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp, inside  
the viewfinder.  
The brightness of the front tally lamp is controlled by the setting of the TALLY switch  
(HIGH or LOW).  
Viewfinder Forward-Backward/Left-Right Position Clamp Lever  
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Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position in the forward, backward, right or left  
direction.  
Eyepiece  
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Back Tally Lamp  
Lights when the VCR is recording. Also, flashes on and off as a warning indication, in  
the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder.  
The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is in the OFF position.  
Diopter Adjustment Ring  
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Adjust this control to match the vision of the person using the camera so that the image  
on the screen in the viewfinder is as clear as possible.  
Connection Plug  
Lock Ring  
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Microphone Holder  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Internal LEDs  
The lamp and picture tube indications will differ depending on the camera used with the  
viewfinder.  
Refer to the instruction manual of the camera for details.  
TALLY / REC  
BATT  
VTR  
SAVE  
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Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Adjusting the Mounting Height of the Viewfinder  
The mounting height of the viewfinder can be adjusted using the method described  
below.  
Adjust the height of the mounting unit as required.  
At the time of shipping, the mounting height is set for use with the AJ-HDC20A and  
AJ-HDC27A models.  
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Adjusting the height of the mounting unit  
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Mounting unit  
Detach the two screws, the detach the  
mounting unit.  
Screws  
1.  
Replace the three screws in the positions indicated as A or B from the present  
positions and change the position of the metal fitting.  
2.  
3.  
Metal fitting  
Re-fix the metal fitting by fastening the screws together with the spring washer.  
Screws  
Secure the mounting unit in place with the two  
screws.  
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Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Mounting the Viewfinder  
Confirm that the POWER switch of the camera is “OFF”.  
1.  
Insert the plug into the connection jack of the viewfinder.  
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2.  
Be sure to insert the plug all the way into the connection jack.  
Push the viewfinder down into place.  
3.  
Tighten the stopper screw firmly.  
4.  
Stopper screw  
Detaching the Viewfinder  
Confirm that the POWER switch of the camera is “OFF”.  
1.  
2.  
Loosen the stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.  
<Note>  
Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly  
with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder.  
Disconnect the connection jack from the viewfinder cable connector.  
3.  
Stopper screw  
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Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Position Adjustment  
Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to disengage  
the lock.  
1.  
Lever  
Viewfinder  
Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever.  
2.  
Adjust the position of the viewfinder by moving it forward, backward, left or right.  
3.  
Return the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked  
position.  
4.  
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Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Diopter Adjustment  
Set the POWER switch of the camera to “ON”. A picture will appear in the  
viewfinder.  
1.  
Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture  
can be clearly seen.  
2.  
Diopter Adjustment Ring  
Screen Adjustment  
Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen.  
Brightness:Adjust the BRIGHT control.  
Contrast: Adjust the CONTRAST control.  
Contour: Adjust the PEAKING control.  
PEAKING  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHT  
PEAKING control  
CONTRAST control  
BRIGHT control  
Set the POWER switch of the camera to “ON”.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Set the OUTPUT switch of the camera to “BAR”.  
Turn the viewfinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture  
brightness and contrast.  
Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear sharper.  
A sharper picture facilitates focusing the lens.  
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Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Detaching the Eyepiece  
If dust has adhered to the CRT screen or mirror, detach the eyepiece and remove it.  
<Note>  
Do not wipe the mirror surface under any circumstances as it has been specially treated.  
Dust which has adhered to the mirror should be blown away with a blower, etc.  
Eyepiece  
Lock ring  
Alignment marks  
Turn the lock ring as far as possible in  
the clockwise and counterclockwise  
directions to line up the alignment  
marks on the lock ring and viewfinder  
barrel.  
1.  
2.  
Detach the eyepiece.  
Remounting the Eyepiece  
1. Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel and slide the  
eyepiece back into place.  
2. Turn the lock ring clockwise as far as the LOCK position.  
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Mounting the Microphone  
Follow the steps below to install the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (sold separately).  
Open the microphone holder.  
1.  
Viewfinder  
Microphone holder  
Mount the microphone.  
2.  
Plug the microphone connector cable into the MIC IN jack.  
3.  
MIC IN jack  
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