Panasonic AJ-SDC615 Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions2192-8 Viewfinder sectionONOFF287;=<1:93 64 5>?@1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)While recording or playback is underway, pictures can beviewed through the viewfinder in black and white. Thewarning displays concerning the unit’s operation statusesand settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers(safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seenin the viewfinder.2 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switchThis is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.3 TALLY switchThis is used to control the front tally lamp 7.HIGH: The brightness of the front tally lamp is increased.OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is reduced.4 PEAKING controlThis is used to adjust the outlines of the images seeninside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Itsadjustment does not affect the output signals of thecamera.5 CONTRAST controlThis is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen insidethe viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the outputsignals of the camera.6 BRIGHT controlThis is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seeninside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect theoutput signals of the camera.7 Front tally lampThis lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set tothe HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unitis recording. It also flashes to provide a warning displaylike the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. The lamp’sbrightness (HIGH or LOW) when it is lighted can beselected using the TALLY switch.8 Back tally lampThis lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It alsoflashes to provide a warning display like the REC lampinside the viewfinder.When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.9 Eyepiece: Diopter adjustment ringThis is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter insuch a way that the user can see the image on theviewfinder screen most clearly.; Connecting plug< Locking ring= Microphone holder> Viewfinder stopperThis is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.? Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ringThis is used to adjust the left-right position of theviewfinder.@ Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ringThis is used to adjust the front-back position of theviewfinder.For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder andadjusting its position.”