Panasonic AJ-HVF20P manual

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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 2˝ Electronic HD View Finder AJ- AJ- Operating Instructions[...]

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    E– 1 Caution: O The interior of this product contains high-voltage components. Do not disassemble the product. O Be careful not to point the eyepiece directly at the sun. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure c[...]

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    E– 2 ENGLISH Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 3 Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    E– 3 Features O The high-resolution CRT delivers superb picture sharpness, making focusing easier. O The low-flare CRT makes the screen clear and easy on the eyes. O The large eyepiece aperture makes it possible to see the screen even when holding the viewfinder at some distance from your eye. O The eyepiece is easily detachable. O Easy, one-touc[...]

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    E– 4 ENGLISH P arts and Their Functions 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. ZEBRA (Zebra [...]

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    E– 5 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). Front Tally Lamp 6 Loosen this lever to adjust the vie[...]

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    E– 6 ENGLISH P arts and Their Functions 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. Internal LEDs T ALL Y / REC BA TT VTR SA VE[...]

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    E– 7 O Adjusting the height of the mounting unit Mounting unit Screws 1. Detach the two screws, the detach the mounting unit. Screws 3. Secure the mounting unit in place with the two screws. 2. Replace the three screws in the positions indicated as A or B from the present positions and change the position of the metal fitting. Adjusting the Viewf[...]

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    E– 8 ENGLISH Adjusting the Viewfinder Mounting the Viewfinder Stopper screw Detaching the Viewfinder Stopper screw 3. Push the viewfinder down into place. 4. Tighten the stopper screw firmly. 2. Insert the plug into the connection jack of the viewfinder. <Note> Be sure to insert the plug all the way into the connection jack. 1. Confirm that[...]

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    E– 9 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjustment Lever Viewfinder 1. Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to disengage the lock. 3. Adjust the position of the viewfinder by moving it forward, backward, left or right. 2. Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever. 4. Return the viewfi[...]

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    E– 10 ENGLISH Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Screen Adjustment Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen. Brightness: Adjust the BRIGHT control. Contrast: Adjust the CONTRAST control. Contour: Adjust the PEAKING control. Diopter Adjustment Ring PEAKING control CONTRAST control BRIGHT control PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT 1. Set the POW[...]

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    E– 11 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 m[...]

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    E– 12 ENGLISH Mounting the Microphone Follow the steps below to install the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (sold separately). Viewfinder MIC IN jack Microphone holder 1. Open the microphone holder. 2. Mount the microphone. 3. Plug the microphone connector cable into the MIC IN jack.[...]

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    F1200W @ Printed in Japan VQT9245 j i PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, [...]