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    2-2 Audio (input) Function Section
    MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
    A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.
    Power for the microphone comes from this jack.
    A remote microphone may be connected. In this case, the
    power supply to the appropriate connector must be enabled
    through menu option FRONT MIC POWER or REAR MIC
    POWER. 
    These options are found in the  screen on
    the MAIN OPERATION page. 
    A stereo microphone may be connected, but you will need to
    replace the connector. For more information, contact your
    distributor or designated service provider.
    AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 
    recording level adjustment) controls
    With the   AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to
    [MAN], these controls can be used to adjust the recording
    levels for Audio Channels 1/2.
    Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For
    adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning. 
    AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 automatic/
    manual level adjustment selector) switch
    Use this switch to select recording level control mode for
    Audio Channels 1 and 2.
    AU TO : Recording level automatically controlled. 
    MAN: Recording level manually controlled.
    AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
    Use this switch to select the signals recorded through Audio
    Channels 1 - 4.
    FRONT:Signal from the microphone connected to the 
    MIC IN jack is recorded.
    W.L. (WIRELESS)
    Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is
    recorded. 
    REAR:Signal from the audio device connected to the 
    AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is recorded.
    AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) 
    connectors (XLR, 3-pin) 
    Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here.
    LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 
    48V) selector switch
    Used to select the audio signal input from the   AUDIO IN
    CH1/CH2 connectors. 
    LINE:Audio signal line-input from the audio device is
    input. 
    MIC:Audio signal from a self-powered (active)
    microphone is input. (The main unit does not
    supply power to the remote microphone).
    + 48V:Audio signal from a passive microphone is input.
    (The unit supplies power to the remote
    microphone).
    Wireless slot
    A Unislot® wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be
    attached here.
    FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level 
    adjustment) control
    This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio Channels
    1 and 2. Level adjustment does not depend on the position
    of the AUDIO SELECT switch.
    The control can be enabled or disabled through the menu
    options FRONT VR CH1 or FRONT VR CH2. These options
    can be found in the  screen on the MAIN
    OPERATION page. 
    						
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    2-3 Audio (output) Function Section
    AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
    This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels
    1/2 or 3/4. 
    Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT
    CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
    MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 
    selector switch
    Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals
    are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT
    connector.
    CH1/2: Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output. 
    CH3/4: Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output. 
    The channel indications on the display window and on the
    audio level meter in the viewfinder are synchronised with
    this selector switch. 
    When a voice memo is being played back, the recorded
    voice is output to the speakers and earphones, regardless
    of the switch position.
    
    Whenever two-channel recording is performed in the
    DVCPRO25 or DV format, the signals on Audio Channels 1
    and 2 are output and indicated.
    MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 / ST / 
    CH2/4 selector switch 
    The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with the
    audio signal output to the speakers and earphones, and
    from the AUDIO OUT connector. 
    CH1/3:Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output.
    ST:Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2
    or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output. The stereo
    signals can be changed to mixed signals using a
    menu option. 
    CH2/4:Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output. 
    * You can select between stereo and mixed signal types using the 
    menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu option can be found 
    in the  screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. 
    MONITOR (volume) control
    Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor
    speakers and earphones.
    ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
    Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted
    from   speakers or earphones connected to the 
    PHONES jack. 
    If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.
    Speakers
    The speakers output EE sound during recording, and
    reproduced sound during playback.
    The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning lamp
    blinks and/or the indicator activates.
    When the   PHONES jack is connected with earphones,
    sound from the speaker is automatically muted.
    PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
    This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo)
    earphones. When earphones are connected, sound from
    the speakers is automatically muted. 
    Both the front and rear connectors output the same sound.
    DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
    This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides a
    maximum current of 1 A. 
    Voice memo microphone
    Used to record a voice memo.
    For more information on voice memos, see [3-8 Voice Memo
    Function].
    VOICE MEMO button
    Used to record a voice memo during recording or playback,
    or recording or playback is paused. Another press of the
    button stops voice memo recording.
    Monitor 
    switchMONITOR SELECT switch
    CH1/2 CH3/4
    CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3
    STStereo signals from 
    Audio Channels 1 and 2*Stereo signals from 
    Audio Channels 3 and 4*
    CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4 
    						
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    2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
    /Shooting and Recording (camera unit)
    CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control
    Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color
    temperature of the subject. 
    When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”, switching
    this control displays the selected filter number in the
    viewfinder.
    USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons
    These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions,
    using a menu option. Each button, when pressed, performs
    the assigned function.
    For more information, see [4-9-4 Assigning Functions to
    USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons.
    SHUTTER switch
    Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.
    OFF:Electronic shutter disabled.
    ON:Electronic shutter enabled.
    SEL:Used to change the speed of the electronic
    shutter.
    This dial switch returns to its original position. Each turn of
    the switch alters the shutter speed.
    For more information, see [4-2 Setting the Electronic
    Shutter].
    AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch
    AW B :White balance is automatically adjusted.
    When the WHITE BAL switch on the side is
    positioned at [A] or [B], the adjusted value is
    stored in the memory. 
    However, if “VAR” is selected for the menu options
    AWB A and AWB B, the value set through the
    menu options is used, and this function does not
    work. Menu options can be found in the  screen on the CAM
    OPERATION page. 
    Note also that when the switch is positioned at
    PRST this function does not work.
    ABB:Back balance is automatically adjusted.
    To automatically correct black shading, the AUTO
    W/B BAL switch must be pressed toward [ABB] for
    longer than five seconds.   
    
    To stop automatic adjustment of the white or black balance
    in progress, set the switch to either ([AWB] or [ABB]).
    If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect
    before automatic adjustment will be used.
    Gain selector switch
    Use this switch to select video amplifier gain, according to
    lighting conditions under which you are shooting.
    The values for L, M, and H can be preset using menu
    options.
    These are factory-set to 0 dB for L, 9 dB for M, and 18 dB for
    H.
    Examples of filter selection according to shooting conditions
    Setting of the 
    CC/ND FILTER 
    controlDescription of filter Shooting conditions
    1 3200KSunrise, sunset
    Studio
    2 5600K + 1/8Clear outdoor 
    environments
    3 5600KCloudy/rainy outdoor 
    environments
    4 5600K + 1/64Clear, bright scenes 
    such as snowscape, 
    high mountains, 
    beaches, etc. 
    						
    							14OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
    Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to
    the memory, viewfinder and video monitor.
    CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:
    Video being recorded through the camera is sent with the
    auto knee circuit activated.
    CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:
    Video being recorded through the camera is sent in
    manual knee mode.
    BARS:
    Color bar signal is output. The auto knee circuit does not
    work.
    You can select between four types of color bar signal. For
    more information, see [8-5-5 SW MODE].
    WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) 
    switch
    Used to select the white balance adjustment method.
    PRST:Use this when you have no time to adjust the
    white balance.
    The value for the white balance is factory-set to
    3200 K.
    It can be changed to any color temperature using
    a menu option. For more information, see [4-8-5
    Manually setting the color temperature].
    A or B:Pressing the   AUTO W/B BAL Switch toward
    [AWB] automatically adjusts the white balance,
    saving the adjusted value in Memory A or B. For
    more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White
    Balance].
    Your video camera-recorder is factory-set to save the
    adjusted value. Through a menu option, the auto-tracking
    white balance (ATW) can be assigned to B, or desired color
    temperatures can be assigned to A and B.
    For more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White
    Balance].
    MODE CHECK button
    Each press of this button changes the screen type in the
    viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED,
    FUNCTION, AUDIO.
    This does not affect the signal output from the camera.
    MARKER SELECT button
    This button selects the marker information indicated on the
    viewfinder screen. It switches between two marker
    information indications, which can be selected using a menu
    option. Pressing this button once switches the indicated
    marker information from A (Marker A) to B (Marker B), and
    pressing again switches B to OFF (no marker). When the
    power is turned on, the last selected indication before
    power-down appears.
    For more information, see [4-7-6 Marker Check Screen
    Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)].
    SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons
    These buttons are enabled when the   shutter switch is
    positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is selected.
    They are used to adjust the speed of the synchro scan.
    The 
    –“button decreases shutter speed; the + button
    increases shutter speed.
    If you shoot a PC monitor, for example, you should adjust
    shutter speed so that the horizontal bars in the viewfinder
    will produce less noise.
    /Shooting and Recording/Playback Function
    Section (recording)
    REC START/STOP button
    Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again stops
    recording.
    This button has the same function as the   REC button on
    the handle and the VTR button at the lens.
    SHOT MARK button
    Pressing this button while recording adds a shot mark to the
    thumbnail of that clip. This button also adds a shot mark to
    any thumbnail selected on the LCD monitor.
    For more information on shot marks, see [3-9 Shot Mark
    Function].
    SAVE ON/OFF switch 
    Used to select the power supply method for each output
    section.
    ON:The output selected through the menu option
    SAVE SW is power-saved. This option can be
    found on the OPTION MODE screen on the
    SYSTEM SETTINGS page.
    OFF:Power saving is canceled. 
    
    During recording, this switch produces no effect. The power
    supply method is switched after recording is finished.
    VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch
    This switch controls the superimposition of characters onto
    the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector. 
    ON:Characters are superimposed. 
    OFF:Characters are not superimposed. 
    For types of characters, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video Output
    Signals].
    Auto Knee function
    Usually, when you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery against a 
    strongly lit background, the background will be totally whited-out, with 
    buildings and other objects blurred. In this case, the auto knee function 
    reproduces the background clearly. This function is effective when:
    •The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.
    •The subject is a person inside a car or building, and you also want to 
    capture the background visible through a window.
    •The subject is a high-contrast scene. 
    						
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    OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch
    Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and
    MON OUT connectors. 
    MEM:In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is
    output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal
    from a P2 card is output. 
    CAM:Video from the camera is output constantly.
    OFF:Video is not output, and the video camera-
    recorder operates in power-saving mode. 
    Note that the audio output is synchronised with the video.
    For types of video outputs, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video
    Output Signals].
    REW (rewind) button and lamp
    During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse playback
    with the lamp blinking.
    During playback, it performs an approximately 4C fast-
    reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps blinking.
    If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start
    of the clip being played back is located in pause mode. 
    FF (fast forward) button and lamp
    During pause, this button is used to perform fast playback
    with the lamp blinking.
    During playback, it performs an approximately 4C fast
    playback with the PLAY and FF lamps blinking.
    If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start
    of the next clip is located in pause mode. 
    STOP button
    This button stops playback.
    PLAY/PAUSE button
    This button is used to view playback using the viewfinder
    screen or a color video monitor. The lamp comes on when
    playback star ts. 
    In playback mode, this button pauses (PLAY PAUSE)
    playback with the lamp blinking. 
    REC button
    Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing again
    stops recording.
    This button has the same function as the   REC START/
    STOP button and the VTR button at the lens.
    It may be disabled with the   recording protection button.    
    REC protection button
    This button disables the   REC button on the handle.
    ON: The REC button is enabled. 
    OFF: The REC button is disabled. 
    P2 CARD STATUS LED
    This LED indicates the recording and playback status of
    each card.
    Slide lock button
    Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards. While
    depressing this button, slide the door to the left. 
    USB 2.0 connector
    A USB 2.0 cable is connected here. (To be supported in the
    near future.) 
    GENLOCK IN connector
    This connector is used to input a reference signal when the
    camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is
    externally locked. If VIDEO is selected for the menu option
    REC SIGNAL, the connector can be used to record actual
    signals. The menu option REC SIGNAL is found on the
    SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTINGS page.
    
    zThe reference input signal must be a standard VBS
    (Video Burst Sync).
    zIf you need to synchronise the input signal with the AJ-
    SPX800P when “VIDEO” is selected for the REC SIGNAL,
    set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. The option
    GENLOCK is found on the GENLOCK screen, which is
    accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.
    MON OUT (monitor output) connector
    This connector outputs the video signal to the monitor. The
    video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL
    switch are output from here. Through an internal menu
    option, the characters can be superimposed independently
    of the VIDEO OUT connector. For more information, see [4-
    9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals].
    Connector cover
    This cover must be removed in order to attach the optional
    connector 1394. For directions on attaching the connector,
    see the instruction manual for the optional connector 1394.
    (To be supported in the near future.)
    ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector
    The extension control unit AJ-EC3P (optional accessory) is
    connected here.
    VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector
    This connector outputs video signals. The video signals
    linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output
    from here. 
    						
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    2-5 Menu Operation Section 
    MENU button
    Used to turn on/off the menu.
    JOG dial button
    With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through
    menu pages, select options and specify values.
    For directions on manipulating the menu, see [4-6 Menu
    Displays in the Viewfinder Screen].
    SD card insertion slot
    An SD card (optional accessory) is inserted here.
    BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
    This lamp indicates the active status of the SD card.
    It stays illuminated when the card is active.
    
    While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card. 
    						
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    2-6 Time Code Section
    GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
    This connector is used to input a reference signal before the
    camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is
    externally locked. 
    TC IN connector (BNC)
    This connector is used to input a reference time code when
    you externally lock the time code.
    TC OUT connector (BNC)
    When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPX800P with
    that of an external device this must be connected with the
    time code input (TC IN) connector of the external device.
    HOLD button
    Pressing this button freezes the time data indication on the
    counter. Note that time code generation continues. Pressing
    the button again reactivates the counter.
    This function is used to ascertain the time code of a
    particular recorded scene. 
    RESET button
    This button resets the time data on the counter to
    “00:00:00:00”.
    If this button is pressed when with the   TCG switch
    positioned at [SET], CTL* data, time code data, user bit
    data, and real-time data are reset to 0. Real-time data is
    also reset to the defaults. 
    DISPLAY (counter display selector) switch
    Indications of the time code, CTL* and user bits on the
    counter of the display window depend on the positions of
    this switch and the   TCG switch.
    Pressing the   HOLD button also displays Date/Time/Time
    Zone.
    UB: User bits indicated.
    TC: Time code indicated. 
    CTL*: CTL indicated.
    * CTL will be supported in the near future.
    TCG (time code selector) switch
    This switch is used to specify the stepping mode for the
    built-in time code generator.
    F-RUN:Select this position to continuously advance the
    time code independently of the P2 card recording
    status. 
    Use this mode to synchronise the time code with
    the time of day, or to externally lock the time code.
    SET:Select this position to set the time code and/or
    user bits.
    R-RUN:Select this position to advance the time code only
    during recording.
    For spliced scenes recorded on P2 cards, the
    sequence of time codes is unbroken.
    CURSOR and SET buttons
    Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits.
    The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and
    the center rectangular one is the SET button.
    For guidance in setting the time code and user’s bit, see [4-5
    Setting Time Data]. 
    						
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    2-7 Warning and Status Display
    Functions
    Back tally lamp
    When the   BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp
    behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at the
    viewfinder. 
    BACK TALLY switch
    This switch controls the action of the   back and   rear
    tally lamps.
    ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled.
    OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled.
    WARNING lamp
    This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something unusual
    occurs in the memory.
    LIGHT button
    Use this button to control illumination of the display window.
    Alternately pressing this button toggles illumination of the 
    display window on or off. 
    Display window
    This window displays warnings, battery-remaining level,
    sound volume, time data, and other information. 
    Rear tally lamp
    When the   BACK TALLY switch is set on [ON], the rear
    tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp. 
    2-8 Display Window Functions
    P2 card/battery-remaining level indications
    Memory action status indication
    Error Code Indication (for more information, see [7-3 
    Warning System])
    LOOP
    h
    MEDIAEF
    Y minMsfrm
    13 24
    0
    D
    VTCGTIME DATEP- REC
    SLAVE HOLD W GPS
    BATTEF
    OVEROVER
    10
    OO40
    -dB
    30
    20
    NDF
    DV
    DRIVE OP-SLOT
    CTL
    Battery-remaining level indication bar
    For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if 
    the remaining level of the battery is higher than 70%, all seven 
    segments up to the “F” position are lit.
    When the remaining level falls below 70%, the segments go out 
    one-by-one for each drop of 10%. All seven segments can be set 
    to light up when the battery-remaining balance is 100%. To do 
    so select “100%” for the menu option BATT REMAIN FULL in the 
    P2CARD> screen of the MAIN OPERATION page.
    Audio channel level meter
    When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 switch is set to 
    [CH1/2], the meter indicates 1 and 2 as the audio channel 
    numbers, together with their audio levels. When the switch is set 
    to [CH3/4], the meter indicates 3 and 4 as the audio channel 
    numbers, together with their audio levels. 
    Media-remaining space indication bar
    The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, using a 
    seven-segment display.
    Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of remaining 
    free space, depending on the value set through the menu option 
    CARD REMAIN/„. According to the set value, the segments 
    disappear one-by-one. The menu option CARD REMAIN /„ can be 
    found in the  screen on the MAIN OPERATION 
    page.   
    LOOP
    h
    MEDIAEF
    Y minMsfrm
    13 24
    0
    D
    VTCGTIME DATEP- REC
    SLAVE HOLD W GPS
    BATTEF
    OVEROVER
    10
    OO40
    -dB
    30
    20
    NDF
    DV
    DRIVE OP-SLOT
    CTL
    Information indication
    LOOP:Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode. For information
    about the LOOP REC mode, see [4-5 Setting Time Data].
    DRIVE:Stays illuminated when the menu option USB is set to
    “ON”.The menu option USB can be found in the
     screen on the SYSTEM SETTING
    page. (To be supported in the near future.)
    OP-SLOT:Stays illuminated when the optional slot is available. (To
    be supported in the near future.) 
    						
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    2-9 LCD Monitor
    LCD monitor
    The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder.
    Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail
    for mat.
    In thumbnail display mode, clips can be edited or deleted, or
    P2 cards can be formatted using the   MENU BAR button
    and   CURSOR and SET buttons. 
    OPEN button
    Used to open the LCD monitor.
    THUMBNAIL button
    This button switches the content on the   LCD monitor
    from the video in the viewfinder to clip thumbnails. Another
    press switches them back to the video from the viewfinder.
    Note that this switchover is not performed during a recording
    or playback.
    MENU BAR button
    In thumbnail display mode, this button allows you to
    manipulate the menu bar (e.g., to delete clips).
    CURSOR and SET buttons
     The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and
    the center rectangular one is the SET button.
    They are used to select a thumbnail and manipulate the
    menu bar. For more information, see [Chapter 6
    Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails].
    Mode indicationW:Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. 
    DV:Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is
    DV.
    GPS:Stays illuminated when radio waves are not received
    during GPS operation. 
    GPS :Stays illuminated when radio waves are received during
    GPS operation. 
    P-REC:Stays illuminated when PRE RECORDING is not set to 0
    seconds, and blinks when recording is continued after the
    recording tally lamp has gone out.
    Time code indication
    NDF:Stays illuminated when the time code is in non-drop frame
    mode.
    DF:Stays illuminated when the time code is in drop frame
    mode.
    SLAVE:Stays illuminated when the time code is externally locked.HOLD:Stays illuminated when the time code generator/reader
    value is frozen.
    CTL*:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [CTL] to display the CTL count.
    TCG:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) generator value.
    TC:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) reader value.
    VTCG:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [UB] to display the VIUB generator value.
    VTC:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [UB] to display the VIUB reader value.
    TIME:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [UB] to display the real-time hour, minute and second.
    DATE:Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned
    at [UB] to display the real-time date.
    No Indication:
    The CTL, VTGC, TIME, and DATE stay off when the
    DISPLAY switch is positioned at [UB] to display real time,
    time zone, hour and minute.
    Time count indication:
    The time code, CTL*, user bits and real time are shown.
    * CTL will be supported in the near future.
    
    When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at UB, each press of the 
    HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC)  DAT E  
     TIME  No Indication (Time Zone)  TCG (TC), in that order. 
    LOOP
    h
    MEDIAEF
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    D
    SLAVE HOLD W GPS
    BATTEF
    OVEROVER
    10
    OO40
    -dB
    30
    20
    NDF
    DV
    DRIVE OP-SLOT
    VTCGTIME DATEP- RECCTL 
    						
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    2-10 Viewfinder
    Viewfinder (optional accessory)
    During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the
    video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings,
    messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center
    markers), etc. 
    ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
    This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the
    viewfinder.
    ON: Zebra pattern displayed.
    OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.
    TALLY switch
    Used to control the   front tally lamp.
    HIGH:Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.
    OFF:Front tally lamp stays off.
    LOW:Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.
    PEAKING control
    Used to adjust the outlines of the video image in the
    viewfinder for easier focusing. This does not affect the signal
    output from the camera.
    CONTRAST control
    Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the
    viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the
    camera.
    BRIGHT control
    Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the
    viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the
    camera.
    Front tally lamp
    This lamp is activated when the   TALLY switch is
    positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during
    recording. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC
    lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts.
    Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the lamp to
    ([HIGH] or [LOW]).
    Back tally lamp
    This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also blinks in
    synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and
    provides alerts.
    When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally lamp is
    hidden.
    Eyepiece
    Diopter adjustment ring
    Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in
    order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image. 
    Connecting plug
    Locking ring
    Microphone holder
    Viewfinder stopper
    Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.
    Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring
    Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the viewfinder.
    Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever
    Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the viewfinder.
    
    For more information, see the instruction manual for the
    viewfinder. 
    						
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