Panasonic AK-HVF931AEA User manual

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Operating Instructions

8˝ LCD Viewfinder

Model No. AK-HVF931AEA

VQTB0268-3

Safety precautions

wDO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY

UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

the covers. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, 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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE

THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

indicates safety information.

Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Operating precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Parts and their functions ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Viewfinder operations ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Appearance .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Contents

Overview

The model AK-HVF931A is an LCD viewfinder which is designed for use with the AK-HC930/AK-HC931 multi-format camera.

Accessories

Operating Instructions .................................................... 1

Hood ................................................................................. 1

Tally number sticker .................................................. 1 set

Operating precautions

pHandle the viewfinder carefully.

Dropping the viewfinder or subjecting it to strong impact

may cause malfunctioning and/or accidents.

pOperate the viewfinder within a temperature range of

0 °C to +40 °C.

Operation in locations below 0 °C or above 40 °C may

adversely affect the internal parts.

pBe absolutely sure to turn off the power before

connecting or disconnecting the connectors.

pDo not use the viewfinder outdoors.

pInstall the viewfinder at a distance of at least 1 meter

from the monitor.

pMaintenance

Turn off the power, and wipe the viewfinder with a dry

cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in diluted

kitchen detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the

viewfinder gently.

pThe images may no longer be output if the format of the

video signals which are input is changed while the

viewfinder’s power is ON. If this has occurred, turn the

power off and then back on.

pThe LCD part of the viewfinder is created with

high-precision technology.

Its percentage of effective pixels is higher than 99.99 %.

Less than 0.01 % of its pixels may be missing or

permanently lit (red, blue or green), but this is not

indicative of any trouble.

pThe LCD protective panel is specially treated.

Wiping it or rubbing it vigorously with a hard cloth may

scratch or mark its surface.

pIf a still image is kept on the display for a prolonged

period of time, a temporary residual image (burn-in) may

result.

(This residual image will disappear if normal moving

images are displayed for a few moments.)

pThe response rate and brightness of the LCD depend on

the ambient temperature.

pAvoid using benzine, paint thinners or other volatile

substances.

pIf a chemically treated cloth is to be used, read the

precautions for its use carefully.

Caution

UP tally lamp

When the UP tally selector switch is at ON, this lamp

lights when the red tally signal is input.

The tally number sticker supplied can also be attached to

the lamp.

UP tally selector switch [UP TALLY]

This is used to turn the UP tally lamp to low, high or OFF.

VF tally selector switch [VF TALLY]

This is used to turn the VF tally lamp to low or high.

Aspect ratio selector switch [ASPECT]

This is used to switch the aspect ratio of the LCD screen

from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa.

When it is set to “R” (REMOTE), the aspect ratio is

automatically switched from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa by

the control on the camera.

Video format selector switch

This is used to select the video format from 1080/60i,

1080/50i or 720/60P.

Power switch [POWER]

This is used to turn the power ON or OFF.

PAN LOCK lever

This is used to secure the unit at the desired angle for

panning.

Camera I/F connector

This D-Sub connector is used for Multi-format camera

(AK-HC930, AK-HC931) interface.

Pin # Signal

1 VF-YOUT

2 VF-PBOUT

3 VF-PROUT

5 12C_DATA

6 R_TALLY

7 TA_TALLY

9 LCD+12V

11 VF-YOUT_GND

12 VF-PBOUT_GND

13 VF-PROUT_GND

14 AGND

15 DGND

17 UNREG_GND

19 F_GND

20 LCD_ACT

23 PEAKING_CONT

24 I2C_CLK

25 G_TALLY

26 VF_P_REQ

Parts and their functions

TILT DRAG lever

This is used to adjust the torque exerted during tilting.

TILT LOCK lever

This is used to secure the unit at the desired height in the

course of tilting.

Brightness adjustment control [BRIGHT]

This is used to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

screen.

Contrast adjustment control [CONTRAST]

This is used to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder

images.

Peaking adjustment control [PEAKING]

This is used to adjust the outline of the viewfinder

images.

Power LED

This lights up green when the power is on.

R tally indicators [R]

These indicators light when the R tally signal is input.

G tally indicators [G]

These indicators light when the G tally signal is input.

Lens extender indicator [EXT]

This indicator lights when the extender has been

attached to the lens.

Parts and their functions

Adjustments

LOCK

RELEASE

LOCK

RELEASE

To increase

the torque

To reduce

the torque

TILT LOCK lever

PAN LOCK

lever

TILT DRAG lever

The torque exerted during tilting is increased when the

TILT DRAG lever is turned clockwise.

Conversely, it is reduced when the lever is turned

counterclockwise.

To adjust the unit’s height, turn the TILT LOCK lever

counterclockwise (in the direction of RELEASE), adjust

the unit to the desired height, and then turn the TILT

LOCK lever clockwise (in the direction of LOCK) to

secure the unit at that height.

pThe viewfinder can be rotated by 90 degrees to the left or

right by turning the PAN LOCK lever in the direction of

RELEASE.

pTo secure the unit at the desired position, turn the PAN

LOCK lever in the direction of LOCK as far as it will go.

Viewfinder tilting

Viewfinder panning

Exercise care when operating the lever since you may

mark or scratch the unit.

Caution

Do not attempt to pan the unit while PAN LOCK lever

has been secured at the LOCK position.

Otherwise, you may damage the unit or camera.

Caution

Viewfinder operations

Stopper

Hood guides

Hood

pTo attach the hood, insert the edges of the hood into the

grooves in the hood guides, and pull the hood down until

stoppers engage.

pTo remove the hood, push the unit up until the edges of

the hood are disengaged from the grooves in the hood

guides.

Attaching and removing the hood

pThe front of the hood can be moved upward.

Mounting the viewfinder on the camera

Press the knob on the camera and slide the D-Sub connector cover to detach it.

Detaching the Viewfinder

Press the knob on the camera and slide the viewfinder to detach it.

When the viewfinder is detached, attach the D-Sub connector cover to the camera so that dust does not enter to

the D-Sub connector.

Viewfinder operations

Knob

D-Sub connector

cover

Viewfinder

V form slot

V form edge

Mount the viewfinder on the camera by uniting V form edge of the viewfinder with V form slot on the camera.

When mounting ends, confirm whether the viewfinder is mounted to the camera firmly.

Appearance

275 mm 230 mm

209 mm

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