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
z Die Bedienungsanleitung in Deutsch ist als PDF-Datei in der CD-ROM enthalten.
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z Le mode d’emploi en français est fourni sous forme de fichier PDF sur le CD-ROM.
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z Le istruzioni per l’uso in italiano sono contenute in un file PDF sul CD-ROM.
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z Las instrucciones de funcionamiento en español se encuentran en un archivo PDF del CD-ROM.
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z 日本語の取扱説明書は、PDFファイル形式でCD-ROMに納められています 。  
						

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ENGLISH
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p How to open the operating instruction manual PDF 
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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p Adobe
® Reader® is required to read PDF files.
It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe 
Systems.
DEUTSCH
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p Öffnen der PDF-Dateien der Bedienungsanleitung
Brechen Sie die Installation ab, falls beim Einlegen 
der CD-ROM der Installationsbildschirm der Software 
erscheint.
Wenn [INDEX.pdf] auf der CD-ROM geöffnet wird, 
erscheint eine Liste der Bedienungsanleitungen.
Klicken Sie auf den Dokumentennamen der zu öffnenden 
Anleitung.
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p Zum Lesen der PDF-Dateien benötigen Sie Adobe
® 
Reader®.
Dieses Programm kann von der Homepage von 
Adobe Systems heruntergeladen werden.
FRANÇAIS
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p Comment ouvrir les fichiers PDF des manuels du 
mode d’emploi
Arrêter l’installation si l’écran d’installation du logiciel 
s’ouvre quand le CD-ROM est inséré.
Quand [INDEX.pdf] sur le CD-ROM s’ouvre, la liste des 
manuels du mode d’emploi s’affiche.
Cliquer sur le nom du document correspondant au 
manuel à consulter.
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p Adobe
® Reader® est nécessaire pour lire les fichiers 
PDF. 
Ce logiciel peut être téléchargé depuis la page 
d’accueil d’Adobe Systems.
ITALIANO
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p Come aprire i file dei manuali di istruzioni per l’uso
Se inserendo il CD-ROM si apre la schermata di 
installazione del software, interrompere l’installazione.
Aprendo [INDEX.pdf] sul CD-ROM, viene visualizzato un 
elenco di manuali di istruzioni per l’uso.
Fare clic sul nome del documento corrispondente al 
manuale da aprire.
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p Per leggere i file PDF è necessario Adobe
® Reader®. 
Il programma può essere scaricato dal sito Web di 
Adobe Systems.
ESPAÑOL
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p Modo de abrir los archivos PDF que contienen el 
manual de las instrucciones de funcionamiento
Interrumpa la instalación si la pantalla de instalación del 
software se abre como resultado de insertar el CD-ROM.
Cuando se abra [INDEX.pdf] en el CD-ROM se 
visualizará una lista de los manuales de instrucciones de 
funcionamiento.
Haga clic en el nombre de documento del manual que va 
a abrir.
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p Para leer los archivos PDF se necesita el programa 
Adobe
® Reader®. 
Este programa se puede descargar de la página 
inicial de Adobe Systems.
日本語
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取扱説明書 PDF ファイルの開き方
CD-ROM を挿入してソフトウエアのインストール画面が立ち上がる
場合は、インストールを中止してください。  
CD-ROM 内の [INDEX.pdf] を開くと取扱説明書の一覧が表示されま
す。  
開きたい取扱説明書のドキュメント名をクリックしてください。
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PDF ファイルをご覧いただくには、Adobe
®Reader®が必要です。
アドビシステムズ社のホームページからダウンロードしてください。 
						

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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 shock and 
annoying interference, use the recommended 
accessories only.
WARNING:
•   To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this 
equipment to rain or moisture.
•   To reduce the risk of fire, keep this equipment away 
from all liquids.
    Use and store only in locations which are not 
exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, 
and do not place any liquid containers on top of the 
equipment.
For General
 indicates safety information.
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class  A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when 
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful 
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when 
connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s 
authority to operate it.
For USA
For Canada FCC NOTICE (USA)
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 
						

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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 which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment 
to be connected to the apparatus.
    • The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
    For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.
    •   Video signal connecting cables 
Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI 
(Serial Digital Interface).  
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog 
video signals.
    •   Audio signal connecting cables 
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. 
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog 
audio signals.
    •   Other connecting cables  
Use double shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting 
cables for IEEE1394 or USB.
    •   When connecting to the HDMI signal terminal, use multilayer shielded cables, which provide quality performance 
for high-frequency applications.
    • When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.
    •   If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this 
manual.
3.  Performance level
    The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards. 
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an 
area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, 
etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended 
that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:
    1.  Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
    2.  Change the direction of the apparatus.
    3.  Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
    4.  Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
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 registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)    Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type 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 from 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.
14)   Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, 
or has been dropped. 
						

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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.
These functions can be assigned to the three function buttons to allow direct access at the push of a button.
Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied.z
z After removing the product from its container, dispose of the packing materials in an appropriate manner.
Hood  .......................................................................................................... 1
(page 8)Tally number sticker (1  – 12)................................................................ 1 set
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CD-ROM .................................................................................................... 1
 
z Operating Instructions
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts and their functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Viewfinder operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the viewfinder on the camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Detaching the viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Viewfinder tilting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Viewfinder panning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching and removing the hood  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Operation status display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Picture adjusting knobs status display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Function display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How to use on-screen menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Menu configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table showing camera interface connector pin assignment  . . . . .13
Appearance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance inspections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 
						

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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.
Connecting/disconnecting the viewfinderBe sure to power down the viewfinder before connecting it to or 
removing it from the camera.
LCD monitorz
z The LCD monitor is manufactured with high-precision technology 
and has an effective pixel count of over 99.99%. However, less than 
0.01% of the pixels are either missing or constantly lit (red, blue, 
green). This is normal and not a sign of damage.
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z The LCD protective panel is specially treated. Wiping it with a hard 
cloth or rubbing it vigorously may scratch or mark its surface.
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z If a still image is displayed for an extended period of time, it may 
generate a temporary afterimage. (This afterimage will disappear if 
normal video is displayed for a few moments.)
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z The response rate and brightness of the LCD depend on the ambient 
temperature.
Maintenance
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z Clean the cabinet and LCD protective panel by gently wiping them with a soft cloth.   
To remove stubborn soiling, use a cloth dampened with an aqueous solution of neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out. Then wipe with a dry 
cloth.  
Any moisture entering the unit could damage it.
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z Never use alcohol, paint thinner or petroleum ether to clean this unit.   
They could discolor the surface and cause the paint to peel.
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z Do not apply spray cleansers directly to the unit. Any moisture entering the unit could damage it. 
						

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Parts and their functions
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
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

 
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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
Use this connector to connect the AK-HC3800 studio handy camera 
or the AK-HC3500 multi-format camera.
4 FRICTION knob
Use this dial to adjust the torque applied during panning.
Turn this knob in the direction marked “+” to increase torque or in the 
direction marked “–” to decrease it.   
(page 8)
5  POWER switch
Use this switch to turn the power supply ON or OFF.
6 POWER lamp
When the power is on, the lamp (green) lights.
7 MENU button
Use this button to turn the menu On or Off.   
Pressing it in a menu redisplays the previous menu.
8  SELECT dial
Use this jog dial to operate menus screen.
Turn the SELECT dial clockwise to move the cursor downwards and 
counterclockwise to move it upwards.
To select a menu item, press the SELECT dial.
In FOCUS-IN-RED mode, it is used to set display level.
9  Function buttons
[F1], [F2], [F3]
Use the “FUNCTION1” to “FUNCTION3” menu items to assign 
functions to these buttons.
Press one of these buttons to use the assigned function.   
For details on operation procedures, see “FUNCTION menu (page 
11)”.
   Picture adjusting knobs
[BRIGHT]
Use this knob to adjust the brightness of viewfinder images.
  [CONTRAST]Use it to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder images.
 [PEAKING]Use this knob to adjust the amount of contour correction of 
viewfinder images.
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 Red tally lamp
This indicator lights when the red tally signal is input.
< Green tally lamp
This indicator lights when the green tally signal is input.
 EXT lamp
This indicator lights when a lens extender is used. 
						

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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 the FRICTION knob and the tilt lock knob 
are properly locked.
V-shaped groove
Viewfinder
V-shaped 
projection
Detaching the viewfinder
Press the lock release button on the camera and slide the 
viewfinder to detach it.
When the viewfinder is detached, attach the connector cover to the 
camera to prevent dust from entering the D-Sub connector.Do not use the hood to detach the viewfinder.
Note
Viewfinder tilting
Turn the tilt lock knob in the direction of the arrow to 
increase torque exerted during tilting.   
Adjust its torque properly and tilt the viewfinder using the 
grips.
Tilt lock knob
Grip
Grip
90-degree 
upward tilt angle
60-degree 
downward tilt 
angle
Viewfinder panning
Turn the FRICTION knob in the direction marked + to 
increase torque or in the direction marked – to decrease it.   
Adjust its torque properly and pan the viewfinder using the 
grips.
Grip
FRICTION knob
90-degree left 
pan angle
90-degree right 
pan angle
Grip
Attaching and removing the hood
Hood
Hood guide groove
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z To install the hood, place the edges in the hood in the hood guide 
grooves and slide the hood downwards.
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z To remove the hood, slide it upwards.
Never tilt or pan the viewfinder using the hood.
Note 
						

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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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[CONTRAST] 51
Picture adjusting knobs
3	 		
When one of the picture adjustment knobs ([BRIGHT], [CONTRAST] 
or [PEAKING]) is used, the name of the knob and its adjustment level 
is displayed.
 
z This display disappears after approximately 2 seconds of 
inaction.
 
Function display
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Function buttons
4		 When any of function buttons [F1] to [F3] are used, the function 
assigned and its status are indicated.
 
z This display disappears after approximately 2 seconds of 
inaction.
 
z You can use the “FUNCTION DISPLAY” item in the “FUNCTION” 
menu to change display status. (page 11)
The viewfinder screens display operation status, functions, screen adjustment status, menus and other information. 
						

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How to use on-screen menus
Menu operations
   MARKER
   FUNCTION
   VIDEO CONFIG
   SYSTEM CONFIG
   HOURS METER\fMAIN MENU]Ý
Ý
Ý
Ý
Ý
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.
 
z Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen.
 
z Pressing the MENU button when the [MAIN MENU] is displayed 
turns off the menu display.
3. Again, turn the SELECT dial to select a menu item to be 
set, then press the SELECT dial.
The set value changes to green.
 FUNCTION1
 FUNCTION2
 FUNCTION3
 FUNCTION DISPLAY MONO
PIX\fL TO PIX\fL FOCUS-IN-R\fD
ON1
[FUNCTION\b
4. Turn the SELECT dial to select a set value. 
z To cancel, press the MENU button.
5. Press the SELECT dial.The set item is entered.
Menu configuration
MAIN MENU
MARKER
MARKER
ZONE
4:3
BACK
CENTER
FUNCTION FUNCTION1
FUNCTION2
FUNCTION3
FUNCTION\fDISP\bAY CROSS\fHATCHSIZE
HOURS\fMETER OPERATION
\bCD
SYSTEM\fCONFIG
UP\fTA\b\bY\f\bAMP
WFM
WFM\fPOSITION
VIDEO\fCONFIG
GAMMA\fSE\bECT
\f\f\f\f\f\f\fFI\bM\fGAMMA
CO\bOR\fTEMP.
SHARPNESS\fMODE
SHARPNESS\fH
SHARPNESS\fV
MONO
SCAN