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Overview / Notes
Overview
The HDVF-C730W HD Electronic Viewfinder is a 6.5-
type color viewfinder for use with a Sony high-definition
color camera.
This viewfinder has the following features:
Compact and lightweight
The viewfinder uses an LCD panel, making it more
compact in size and lighter in weight as compared with a
CRT viewfinder that has a display of the same size.
Multiscan
In addition to the 60i format, formats such as 24PsF and
50i are supported for control signals from the camera.
High resolution
The high-resolution LCD panel of the viewfinder provides
500 or more lines of horizontal resolution.
Stable picture
The LCD panel provides a stable image without distortion,
regardless of screen brightness.
Step-variable peaking
Step-variable peaking circuits provide a sharp image,
making it easy to focus the camera.
Tally lamps
The viewfinder has red and green tally lamps which light
in response to tally signals.
Superior usability
The height can be set to one of three positions. It can be
tilted up to 90º upwards or 90º downwards, and can be
panned up to 90º leftwards or 90º rightwards.
Drip-proof construction
The drip-proof design is able to withstand light rain,
making the viewfinder well suited to outdoor use.
Studio monitor hood, outdoor hood
The viewfinder can be fitted with a strong, easy-to-use
hood (supplied), or an outdoor hood with excellent shading
ability (option).
Notes
• The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with
high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel
ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of
pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always
on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a
long period of use, because of the physical
characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck”
pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are
not a malfunction.
• If you leave the viewfinder displaying a still image for a
long time, an afterimage may appear on the screen. Turn
the power off if the viewfinder is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
• When using the viewfinder at low temperature, dynamic
resolution drops just after turning the power on.
• Use a blower to remove dust from the screen.
• Do not use a solvent such as thinner to clean the screen.
LCD-panel lifespan
The brightness of the LCD panel will gradually degrade
through use. This is a characteristic of liquid crystal
displays, and is not a malfunction. If adjustments to
CONTRAST control and BRIGHT control do not improve
brightness, contact your Sony representative.
