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Controls and Their Functions
Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1)
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Viewfinder
Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn-
ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers
(safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen.
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PEAKING control
This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It
does not affect the camera’s output signals.
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CONTRAST control
This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the
camera’s output signals.
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BRIGHT control
This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the
camera’s output signals.
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ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.
ON: The zebra pattern is displayed.
OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those
parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts
with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the
setting menu.
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Diopter control knob
This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clear-
ly in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera’s operator.
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Eye cup
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Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever
Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder
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in the forward-backward or left-
right direction.
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Eyecup forward-backward movement ring
Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyecup
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in the forward-backward direction.
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Viewfinder stopper screw
To detach the viewfinder
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from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the view-
finder.
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