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2. Preparation
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Attaching a Viewfinder
This section describes the viewfinder supplied with
the PXW-X400KC/PXW-X400KF models.
[CAUTION]
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder
with the eyepiece lens facing the sun.
Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in the
viewfinder and cause fire.
[Note]
A viewfinder is supplied with the PXW-X400KC/PXW-
X400KF models. A viewfinder for the PXW-X400 is available
separately.
Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder
[Note]
When attaching the viewfinder, take note of the following
points.
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Be sure to the power off the camcorder before coupling
the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF
connector (26-pin). If you make this connection when the
camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function
properly.
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ˎ
Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the
camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If the coupling is loose,
noise may appear on the video or the tally light may not
operate properly.
1
[1]
Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right
positioning ring,
[2]
attach the viewfinder to
the viewfinder fitting shoe, and
[3]
tighten the
viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring.
[2]
[1]
[3]
Slide stopper
Left-to-right positioning
ring
2
Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF
connector (26-pin).
VF connector (26-pin)
Up
You can detach the viewfinder by following the
attaching procedure in reverse order. But, when
detaching the viewfinder from the attachment
shoe, pull up the stopper.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
To adjust the viewfinder left-right position, loosen
the left-right positioning ring, and to adjust the
front-back position, loosen the front-to-back
positioning knob.
Viewfinder left-to-right
positioning ring
Viewfinder front-to-back
positioning knob
Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle
You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder.
Reversing the display (image/text
indication) vertically
The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180
degrees toward the direction facing the subject.
When you do this, the picture and other
information displayed in the viewfinder appear
upside down.
To restore the normal display, set the MIRROR
switch on the rear panel of the viewfinder to B/T.
Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and
Eyepiece
You can view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder
or its mirrored image by lifting up the viewfinder
barrel or the eyepiece.
1
Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip
up the viewfinder barrel.
2
It locks at the 120-degree position.
2
1
Normally use it in the locked position.
Although you can open it farther from the lock
position, you must return it to the closed position
to lock it at the 120-degree position again.
