User manual PANASONIC AJ-D650

[. . . ] Refer to the instruction manual of the camera for details. 2 TALLY Switch Controls the front tally lamp. HIGH: Makes the front tally lamp brighter. LOW: Makes the front tally lamp dimmer. 3 PEAKING Knob 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. 4 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. E­ 4 ENGLISH Parts and Their Functions Parts and Their Functions 5 BRIGHT (Brightness) Knob Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera. 6 Front Tally Lamp 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). 7 Viewfinder Forward-Backward/Left-Right Position Clamp Lever Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position in the forward, backward, right or left direction. 8 Eyepiece 9 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 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 = Microphone Holder E­ 5 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 E­ 6 ENGLISH Parts and Their Functions 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. O At the time of shipping, the mounting height is set for use with the AJ-HDC20A and AJ-HDC27A models. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. 2. Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen. Diopter Adjustment Ring Screen Adjustment Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen. Contour: Adjust the PEAKING control. PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT PEAKING control CONTRAST control BRIGHT control 1. Set the POWER switch of the camera to "ON". 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. E­ 10 ENGLISH Adjusting the Viewfinder 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. [. . . ] <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. 1. Turn the lock ring as far as possible in Alignment marks Eyepiece the clockwise and counterclockwise directions to line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel. Lock ring 2. Detach the eyepiece. Remounting the Eyepiece 1. [. . . ]