User manual PANASONIC AW-AD700BS

[. . . ] 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat r e g i s t e r s , s t o ve s , o r o t h e r apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. When the viewfinder unit is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly in order to protect the environment. -5- Major operating controls and their functions Hood This is used to block extraneous light which, when present, makes it hard to see the screen. The unit comes with the hood already mounted. For details on how to detach the hood, refer to page 9. Fixing screws (2) These are used to secure the hood. Tally lamp (Top) This lights when the camera is on the air. It lights in tandem with tally lamp . Contrast control [CONT. ] This is used to adjust the contrast of the images shown on the viewfinder screen. Tally lamp This lights when the camera is on the air. Brightness control [BRIGHT. ] This is used to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Pan/tilt lock knob This is used to adjust the angle of the viewfinder. First loosen it, decide on the position of the viewfinder, and then tighten it up to secure. Shoe fixture Shoe fixing screw This is used to secure the viewfinder to the interface bracket. EVF connector This is connected to the EVF connector 2 on the interface bracket. -6- How to install Mounting to the interface bracket (AW-PB506A, AW-PB305A) Mount the interface bracket on the tripod. (Screw: 1/4 ­ 20UNC) Interface bracket: AW-PB506A, AW-PB305A Mount the camera on the interface bracket (AW-PB506A or AW-PB305A), and turn the fixing knob to tighten the camera securely. Fixing knob Connect the EVF I/F cable (or EVF cable)from the interface bracket to the EVF I/F connector (or EVF connector) on the camera. EVF I/F cable -7- How to install Mount the mounting base that is supplied to the viewfinder onto the top of the interface bracket using the 2 screws provided. (Mount the base securely so that it is not unsteady. ) Mounting base 2 screws Slide the viewfinder from the back into the mounting base on the top of the interface bracket, and push it into place completely until it stops. Turn the shoe fixing screw , and tighten the viewfinder securely. Connect the EVF connector from the viewfinder to the EVF connector 2 on the interface bracket. Notes Before connecting the connector, make sure that the power to all the equipment has been turned off. [. . . ] Notes Before connecting the connector, make sure that the power to all the equipment has been turned off. For details on the connections of each device, refer to the operating instructions of the convertible camera, studio SDI card (AW-PB506A) and studio card (AW-PB305A). -8- How to detach the hood Slide-in slot Loosen the hood fixing screws , one at the left and one at the right, and pull the hood free. Return the hood fixing screws to their original positions, and tighten them up. To re-attach the hood, first loosen the hood fixing screws , and insert the hood from the front along the slide-in slots. Insert it firmly as far as it will go, and then secure it using the hood fixing screws . How to adjust the viewfinder angle Panning Tilting To adjust the viewfinder angle, loosen the pan/tilt lock knob , set the viewfinder to an angle at which the screen can easily be seen, and then tighten the knob to secure the viewfinder in place. [. . . ]