10
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
ZOOM Lens
Th16 x 5.5BRMU
1
FOCUS ring
Manual focus ring.
2
ZOOM lever/ring
This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever.
To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob
b
to position “M”.
3
IRIS ring
Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the Iris
Mode switch
7
to “A”.
4
[VTR] VTR trigger button
To start/stop shooting.
5
[RET] Return video button
You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR
from the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connec-
tor while this button is pressed.
When you set the LENS RET item to “FOCUS ASSIST” in
the SWITCH MODE menu screen, you can use this button
as the FOCUS ASSIST button.
X
See page 71.
6
ZOOM servo control lever
To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the
ZOOM knob
b
to “S”.
• Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the
angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.
• Pressing the “T” section of this lever narrows the lens
angle perspective for telephoto shots.
• Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom.
7
IRIS mode switch
8
Momentary auto iris button
When the IRIS mode switch
7
is at “M”, pushing this but-
ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down
only.
9
[S] IRIS speed adjusting control
For adjusting the iris operation speed.
MEMO
If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur. To avoid
the phenomena described above, perform adjustment
again.
0
FILTER thread
Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing
the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the front.
Other filters can be used for various effects.
a
ZOOM servo connector
Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.
b
[ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob
c
BACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw
For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw
knob after adjustment.
X
See “Back Focus Adjustment”
on page 44.
d
Macro focusing ring (for close-up shooting)
By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow, close-up
shooting of very small objects becomes possible.
Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in
the macro mode.
To shoot images in the macro mode, set the focus ring
1
to the infinite position (
f
) and the zoom ring
2
to the max-
imum wide-angle position. To adjust the focus of the macro
image, rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow until the
object is focused.
CAUTION
• The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring,
be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the
macro ring.
• After the required operation, be sure to return the macro
focusing ring to the normal position.
X
See “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 30.
X
See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 44.
M
RET
W
T
A
MACRO
3
2
4
5
6
7 8 9
1
0
a
b
c
d
A
: Activates the auto iris feature.
M : Allows manual iris control.
S
: Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom
servo control lever
6
.
M : Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the
zoom lever/ring
2
.
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Front Section
1
Shoe
Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and
accessories.
2
Knob
This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder
3
.
3
Microphone holder
Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a
separately sold microphone.
X
See “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)” on page 30.
4
Front tally lamp
This lamp lights up when the GY-HD110 enters the record
mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.
When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning
mode, it blinks quickly.
• Use the FRONT TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu
screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and
the lighting pattern.
X
See page 80.
5
[LENS] Lens control connector
Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here.
6
[ZEBRA] Zebra switch
When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the
viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor-
dance with the menu settings made for the video signal.
This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust-
ment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed dur-
ing color bar display when this switch is set to ON.
• The default value is 70% - 80%. The luminance level can
be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/VF [1/3]
menu screen.
X
See page 74.
While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side, the
color tone areas specified with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST
item on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu are indicated in
the viewfinder. The switch returns to the OFF position
when released.
X
See “How to Use Skin Detail” on page 86.
* The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while
the color bar or VTR playback picture is shown in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
7
[AWB] Auto white balance button
When the WHT.BAL switch
c
on page 15 is set to A or B
and you press this button, the white balance is automati-
cally adjusted.
* It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto
white balance and color bar modes.
X
See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 45.
8
Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever
Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlock-
wise to release lens.
To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and
then turn the ring clockwise until firm.
X
See “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 30.
Pin
No.
Function
Pin
No.
Function
1
Return switch
7
Iris position
2
VTR trigger
8
IRIS A/R INPUT
3
GND
9
EXTENDER position
4
Lens AUTO/MANU control
10
ZOOM position
5
IRIS control
11
–
6
+12V DC
12
–
3
2
1
4
5
8
7
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