HDVF-700A - Electronic viewfinder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electronic viewfinder
Model	HDVF-700A
Brand	Sony
Display Type	7-type monochrome CRT, 90° deflection
Resolution	800 lines (center), 600 lines (edges)
Brightness	500 cd/m²
Picture Size	120 × 90 mm (4:3 aspect ratio)
Power Supply	10.5 to 17.0 V DC (supplied by camera)
Power Consumption	33 W
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +45°C (-4°F to +113°F)
Mass	5.0 kg (11 lb) not including hood
Dimensions (CRT)	160 × 131 mm (6 3/8 × 5 1/4 in)
Connector	CAMERA connector (D-sub 25-pin)
Supported Formats	1080/23.98PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/30PsF, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/60i, 1035/59.94i, 1035/60i
Peaking Adjustment	Continuously variable 0 to 18 dB (17 MHz)
Tilt Range	60° upwards, 50° downwards
Height Positions	3 positions (standard/low, middle, top)
Tally Lamps	Red and green, plus external tally lamp with dimmer
Drip-Proof	Yes (light rain resistant)
Hoods	Studio monitor hood (supplied), OB hood (optional VFH-770)
Accessories Supplied	Studio monitor hood, number plate, fuse, operation manual
Safety	Do not open cabinet; refer servicing to qualified personnel; FCC Class A, CE compliant

Frequently Asked Questions - HDVF-700A SONY

How do I attach the viewfinder to the camera?

Align the mounting wedge with the V-shaped groove on the camera's panning base mounting plate, then push the viewfinder forward until the CAMERA connector mates. Ensure the viewfinder is in the lowest position before attaching.

How do I adjust the tilt angle of the viewfinder?

Pull the lock lever towards the rear of the camera to unlock, adjust the angle, then push the lever toward the camera lens to lock. Use the friction adjustment knob to set desired resistance.

How do I adjust the viewfinder height?

While pulling the lift-lock release knob, grasp the handle and lift to the desired height (standard, middle, or top). Release the knob to lock in place. Always lift using both the knob and handle.

How do I adjust the screen brightness and contrast?

Use the BRIGHT control for brightness and CONTRAST control for contrast. Turn clockwise to increase. Note: turning BRIGHT fully counterclockwise may blank the screen.

What is peaking and how do I use it?

Peaking sharpens edges for easier focusing. Set the PEAKING switch to ON, then adjust the PEAKING control from 0 to 18 dB. Turning clockwise increases sharpness.

How do I attach the studio monitor hood?

Hook the hood on the projection over the screen, then tighten the screw to fix it. The hood can be tilted up by 30°.

What do the tally lamps indicate?

Green tally lights when camera receives a green tally signal; red tally lights for red tally signal. The external tally lamp can show camera number using supplied number plates.

What power supply does the viewfinder require?

It accepts 10.5 to 17.0 V DC from the camera, with low power consumption of 33 W.

Can the viewfinder be used outdoors?

Yes, it has a drip-proof design for light rain. An optional outdoor hood (VFH-770) is available for better shading.

What video formats are supported?

It supports various HD formats including 1080 and 1035 at 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 29.97PsF, 30PsF, 50i, 59.94i, and 60i.

USER MANUAL HDVF-700A SONY

OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 2)

Japanese/English

目次

警告 2(J)

注意....2(J)

概要 3(J)

各部の名称と働き 4(J)

カメラに取り付ける……6(J)

Line drawing of hands operating a camera with directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a camera module with an open lid and directional arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

OB用屋外フード(別売り)

Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Location and Function of Parts 3(E)

Attaching to the Camera 6(E)

Adjusting the Position — Tilting.... 8(E)

Adjusting the Screen 9(E)

Attaching Accessories 10(E)

Specifications.... 12(E)

Overview

The HDVF-700A HD Electronic Viewfinder is a 7-type monochrome viewfinder for use with a Sony high-definition color camera.

This viewfinder has the following features:

Multiscan

In addition to the 60i format, formats such as 24PsF and 50i are supported for control signals from the camera.

16:9 display capability

When operated from an external device such as a camera control unit, the screen can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 display modes.

High resolution

The viewfinder uses a high-resolution cathode-ray tube, providing 800 or more lines of horizontal resolution.

Stable picture

A high-voltage regulation circuit provides a stable image with a minimum of distortion, regardless of screen brightness.

Continuously variable peaking

A continuously variable peaking circuit provides 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 viewfinder height may be set to one of three positions, and it may be tilted up to 60^ upwards or 50^ downwards.

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 may be fitted with a strong, easy-to-use studio hood (supplied), or an outdoor broadcasting (OB) hood with excellent shading ability (option).

Energy-saving design

The viewfinder will accept a wide range of power supply voltage (from 10.5 to 17 volts) with low power consumption (33 watts).

Location and Function of Parts

① PEAKING control ^1)

When the PEAKING switch ② is set to ON, this control can be used to sharpen the edges in the picture. Turning the control clockwise will increase the sharpness. The peaking can be adjusted from 0 to 18 dB.

② PEAKING switch

When this switch is set to ON, peaking can be adjusted using the PEAKING control ①. When the switch is set to OFF, the PEAKING control ① is disabled, and the peaking value will be 0 dB.

③ Friction adjustment knob

Used to adjust the amount of friction in the tilting mechanism.

4 Lift-lock release knob

The viewfinder height can be adjusted while pulling this knob. By releasing the knob after adjusting the height to the standard (low), middle position, or top position, the viewfinder will remain fixed at that height.

⑤ POWER switch

Turns the power supply from the camera to the viewfinder on and off.

6 ⚠ (attention) indicator

This indicator lights when the camera detects certain conditions. The particular conditions which cause the indicator to light up are set by the camera.

For information on how to set up and verify the conditions under which the indicator will light, refer to the manual for the camera being used.

⑦ Green tally lamps ^2)

Light up when the camera receives a green tally signal.

⑧ BRIGHT (brightness) control ^1)

Used to adjust the picture brightness.

9 Lock lever

This lever is used to lock the viewfinder into a desired angle. The angle is locked when the lever is pushed towards the camera lens. When the lever is pulled toward the back of the camera, the angle can be adjusted. The tilt mechanism will resist movement with the amount of friction set by the friction adjustment knob ③.

10 CONTRAST control ^1)

Used to adjust the picture contrast.

⑪ TALLY ON/OFF switch

Controls the external tally lamp 14. When set to ON, the external tally lamp will operate. When set to OFF, the lamp will not operate (will not light in response to a tally signal).

⑫ BATT (battery) indicator

This indicator blinks when the voltage output of the camera battery drops. When the battery reaches a point that it may no longer be used, the indicator will light up.

To prevent camera shutdown due to the battery running down, change the battery as soon as possible after this indicator begins blinking.

The threshold battery voltage value to make this indicator begin blinking is set by the camera. For details, refer to the manual for the camera.

13 Red tally lamps ^2)

Light up when the camera receives a red tally signal.

14 External tally lamp

Lights up red in response to a red tally signal. Can be used to display the camera number by attaching one of the supplied number plates (0 through 9).

15 External tally dimmer control

Used to adjust the brightness of the external tally lamp. Use a screwdriver to turn the control clockwise to increase the brightness, or counterclockwise to dim the lamp.

16 CAMERA connector (D-sub 25-pin)

Used to connect to the camera's viewfinder connector.

⑰ Mounting wedge

To attach the viewfinder to a camera, the mounting wedge is inserted into the V-shaped groove on the top of the camera.

Attaching to the Camera

The viewfinder is attached to the panning base mounting plate (see the figure below) on the top of the camera.

Note

- When attaching the viewfinder to or removing it from a camera, always be sure to lock the viewfinder in standard position (the lowest position).

- Before attaching the viewfinder to the camera, check to be sure that the VF connector on the camera's panning base mounting plate faces in the direction 90^ clockwise to the camera's control panel.

For more information on adjusting the viewfinder position, see the section "Adjusting the Position - Tilting" on page 8(E).

Viewfinder attachment mechanism

1 Aligning the mounting wedge with the V-shaped groove, and the protrusions on the viewfinder with the depressions on the left and right of the panning base mounting plate, set the viewfinder on the panning base mounting plate.

2 Holding on to the handle, push the viewfinder forwards.

The CAMERA connector will mate with the camera's VF connector.

Removing the viewfinder

Note

Before detaching the viewfinder from the camera, release the camera's panning lock lever and turn the viewfinder in the direction 90^ clockwise to the camera's control panel. You cannot detach the viewfinder from the camera unless it is in this position.

While pushing in the lock release tabs, grasp the viewfinder handle and lift the viewfinder to remove it from the camera.

Adjusting the Position — Tilting

Note

When moving the camera with the viewfinder attached, always lower the viewfinder to its standard (lowest) position and push the lock lever towards the camera lens. Also, verify that the lift-lock release knob is fitted into the standard position depression.

1 Pull the lock lever towards the rear of the camera.

2 While pulling the lift-lock release knob, grasp the viewfinder handle and lift the viewfinder to its middle or top position.

Note

If the viewfinder is raised while holding onto the lift-lock release knob only, the viewfinder may not lock properly in the desired height position. Always lift the viewfinder while holding onto both the lift-lock release knob and the handle.

Line drawing of a handheld electronic device with hands operating it, showing mechanical components and directional arrows (no text or symbols)

3 Turn the friction adjustment knob to set the desired tilt friction.

4 Adjust the tilt angle.

After setting the viewfinder to the desired angle, push the lock lever towards the camera lens to lock the viewfinder in position.

Adjusting the Screen

1 Turn the BRIGHT control to adjust the brightness of the screen. Turning the control clockwise makes the picture brighter.

Note

When the BRIGHT control is turned counterclockwise as far as it will go, no picture may be displayed on the screen.

2 Turn the CONTRAST control to adjust the screen contrast.

3 Set the PEAKING switch to ON.
4 Turn the PEAKING control to adjust the peaking. Turn the control clockwise to make edges in the image sharper.

Attaching Accessories

Attaching hoods

This section describes how to attach the supplied studio monitor hood. The VFH-770 Outdoor Hood (sold separately) is attached in the same manner.

1 Hook the hood on the projection over the screen.

2 Tighten the screw to fix the hood in place.

The hood direction can be adjusted up by 30^ .

Studio monitor hood

Line drawing of a camera module with an open lid and directional arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

Outdoor (OB) hood (sold separately)

When the outdoor hood is difficult to move, or when it won't stay in a set position, adjust the tilt friction using the screw. Turning the screw clockwise will tighten the joint, and turning it counterclockwise will loosen it.

Attaching a number plate

Insert the tabs on the sides of the required number plate (supplied) into the slots on the sides of the external tally lamp.

General

Power supply 10.5 to 17.0 V DC (supplied by the camera)

Power consumption

33 W

Operating temperature

-20^ to +45^ (-4^ to +113^)

Mass 5.0 kg (11 lb) not including hood

External dimensions:

CRT

7-type monochrome, 90° deflection

Dimensions 160× 131mm (6 ^3 / 8× 5^1 / 4 in)

Picture size 120 × 90 ~mm (4 ^3/4 × 3^5/8 in)

(4:3 aspect ratio)

Deflection and high voltage

Brightness 500 cd/m ^2

Resolution 800 lines at center

600 lines at edges

Geometric distortion

2.0% or less

EHT voltage regulation

within ±2.0%

EHT voltage 12.5 kV (standard)

Input voltages and signal characteristics

Supported formats

Effective scanning lines / Format / Horizontal

scanning frequency / Vertical scanning frequency

1080/23.98PsF/26.97kHz/47.95Hz

1080 / 24PsF / 27kHz / 48Hz

1080 / 25PsF / 28.13kHz / 50Hz

1080/29.97PsF/33.72kHz/59.94Hz

1080 / 30PsF / 33.75kHz / 60Hz

1080 / 50i / 28.13kHz / 50Hz

1080/59.94i/33.72kHz/59.94Hz

1080 / 60i / 33.75kHz / 60Hz

1035 / 59.94i / 33.72kHz / 59.94Hz

1035 / 60i / 33.75kHz / 60Hz

Video input 1.0 Vp-p±6 dB, 75-Ω terminated

Video input 1.0 Vp-p ±6 dB (SMPTE 240M), 75-Ω terminated

DC restoration Back porch type

Back porch level: within 2% of peak

(The fluctuation in black level against 10% to 90% fluctuation in APL)

Frequency response

0.1 to 23 MHz (±2 dB)

23 to 27 MHz (±3 dB)

Peaking 0 to 18 dB (17 MHz)

Synchronization Line pull range:

Horizontal, ±500 Hz or more

Vertical, -10 Hz or more

Line hold range:

±500 Hz or more

Connectors

CAMERA connector

D-sub 25-pin

Supplied accessories

Studio monitor hood (1)

Number plate (1)

Fuse (1)

Operation manual (1)

Optional accessories

VFH-770 Outdoor Hood

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HDC-900/950 HD Color Video Camera

CA-905L Large Lens Adaptor

BKP-9057 Viewfinder Saddle

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual.

Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation.

For Customer in China

Printed on recycled paper.

Printed in Japan

2007.11.13

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