Panasonic Lcd View Finder Ak Hvf70 Operating Instructions

Model No.  AK-HVF70G
Operating Instructions
LCD View Finder
VQT4S56
ENGLISHSS1012KT0 -FJ
Printed in Japan
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.z
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ENGLISH
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files
Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the 
software opens as a result of inserting the CD-ROM.
When [INDEX.pdf] on the CD-ROM is opened, a list of 
the operating instruction manuals will be displayed.
Click on the document name of the manual to be opened.
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It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe 
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Read this first!
CAUTION:
Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install 
or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any 
other confined space.  
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due 
to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other 
materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric...

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Read this first!(continued)
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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AK-HVF70G)
  The apparatus is compliant with:
    • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and
    •  electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5.
2.  Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
     Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
    •   The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment...

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Contents
Overview
This unit is an LCD viewfinder with a 7.0 inch liquid crystal panel.
It is designed for the AK-HC3800 studio handy camera and the AK-HC3500 multi-format camera.
The viewfinder can automatically distinguish between the 1080/59.94i signal and the 1080/50i signal video format in showing the camera image.
Various marker settings, focus assist functions, waveform display functions and other settings need not be made in camera, but can easily be made 
directly using the viewfinder menus....

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Operating precautions
In addition to the safety precautions given above in “Read this first!”, also observe the following instructions.
Handle the viewfinder carefully.Make sure you do not drop or expose the unit to strong impacts or 
vibrations that could damage the product or cause accidents.
Operate the viewfinder within a temperature range of 0 °C 
to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F).
Operation in locations below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 45 °C (113 °F) may 
adversely affect the internal components....

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Parts and their functions
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1  Up tally lamp
Lights when the control signal from camera is input.
Use the “UP TALLY LAMP” item in the menu to change tally lamp 
brightness. (OFF, LOW, HIGH)   
The supplied tally number sticker can be attached to the lamp.
2  Tilt lock knob
Use this dial to adjust the torque applied during tilting.
Turning the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow on the knob 
increases torque exerted during tilting. (page 8)
3 Camera I/F connector
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Viewfinder operations
Mounting the viewfinder on the camera
1. Confirm that the POWER switches on the camera and 
the viewfinder are turned off.
2. Press the lock release button on the camera and slide 
the connector cover to detach it.
Connector cover
Lock release button
3. Fit the V-shaped projection on the viewfinder in 
the V-shaped groove in the camera and slide in the 
viewfinder until it locks in place.
After mounting the viewfinder, make sure it has been firmly mounted 
on the camera and that...

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On-screen display
Operation status display
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P-PFILM
1		
PIXEL TO PIXEL mode
This indication appears when image display is in the PIXEL TO PIXEL 
mode.
2	 	
FILM mode
This indicates when the “GAMMA SELECT” item in the “VIDEO 
CONFIG” menu is set to “FILM”.
Picture adjusting knobs status display
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Picture adjusting knobs
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When one of the picture adjustment knobs ([BRIGHT], [CONTRAST] 
or [PEAKING]) is used, the name of the knob and its adjustment level 
is displayed.
 
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How to use on-screen menus
Menu operations
   MARKER
   FUNCTION
   VIDEO CONFIG
   SYSTEM CONFIG
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MENU button
SELECT dial
1. Press the MENU button.The “MAIN MENU” appears.
The display turns off after 2 minutes of inaction.
(The value shown before the display turns off is confirmed.)
Note
2. Turn the SELECT dial to move  to a MENU item, then 
press the SELECT dial to select it.
The selected item opens.
 
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