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Brand : SONY

Model : CLMFHD5

Category : Other camera accessories

Technical Specifications Accessory for SONY camera, compatible with various models.
Usage Designed to enhance shooting and management of photo accessories.
Maintenance and Repair Clean regularly with a soft cloth, avoid exposure to moisture.
Safety Use only with compatible devices to avoid damage.
General Information Check compatibility with your device before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - CLMFHD5 SONY

How do I attach the SONY CLMFHD5 to my camera?
To attach the SONY CLMFHD5, align the mount with your camera\'s mount and turn the fixing screw clockwise until it is securely tightened.
Is the SONY CLMFHD5 compatible with all Sony cameras?
The SONY CLMFHD5 is designed to be compatible with most Sony cameras, but it is recommended to check specific compatibility on Sony\'s website or in your camera\'s manual.
How do I clean the SONY CLMFHD5?
To clean the SONY CLMFHD5, use a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using chemicals or abrasive cleaners that could damage the coating.
What should I do if the SONY CLMFHD5 is not working properly?
If the SONY CLMFHD5 is not working properly, first check the connections and ensure it is securely attached to the camera. If the problem persists, try resetting the camera or consult the user manual.
Does the SONY CLMFHD5 require batteries?
No, the SONY CLMFHD5 does not require batteries. It is powered directly by the camera it is connected to.
Where can I find replacement parts for the SONY CLMFHD5?
You can find replacement parts for the SONY CLMFHD5 on Sony\'s website or from authorized dealers specializing in photo accessories.
Is the SONY CLMFHD5 waterproof?
The SONY CLMFHD5 is not waterproof. It is recommended to use it in dry conditions and protect it from water to avoid damage.
How can I extend the lifespan of my SONY CLMFHD5?
To extend the lifespan of your SONY CLMFHD5, make sure to store it in a dry place, avoid shocks, and clean it regularly with a soft cloth.

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USER MANUAL CLMFHD5 SONY

2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the

apparatus. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.3 -GB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Read these instructions.
  • Keep these instructions.
  • Follow all instructions.
  • Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Clean only with dry cloth.
  • Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.4 -GB For Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.5 -GB For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany6 -GB Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.7 -GB Identifying the parts ..................................................................................... 8 Preparation Before use ..................................................................................................... 9 Checking the accessories.............................................................................10 Preparing power ..........................................................................................10 Attaching the battery ........................................................................10 Connecting to an AC adaptor ...........................................................13 Attaching to the camera .............................................................................. 13 Adjusting the direction of the screen ..........................................................15 Attaching the sun shade hood ....................................................................16 Using the monitor Using the monitor ........................................................................................18 Enlarging images ..............................................................................18 Setting with the menu ......................................................................19 Peaking ............................................................................................. 23 False Color ........................................................................................ 24 Video Level Marker........................................................................... 26 Seeing the S-Log image in natural brightness (S-Log Disp. Assist) ............................................................................27 TV display area (Marker display) ...................................................... 28 Others Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 29 Precaution ....................................................................................................31 Specifications .............................................................................................. 33 Table of contents GB8 -GB The number in parentheses is a reference page. LCD screen Tripod receptacle Power lamp (12)

(ON/STANDBY) button Monaural speaker Custom button (C1/C2) (22) MENU button (19) ZOOM/SELECT button Enlarge button (18), For MENU display: Enter button (19) Battery pack terminal Battery release lever Headphone jack You can connect headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack to listen to sound.

  • No sound comes from the speaker when headphones are connected. HDMI (Type A) DC IN jack Tripod receptacle Identifying the parts

-GB Preparation Power lamp You can check the status of this unit with the power lamp. Green (lit): Turning on or power is on. (Operated by battery) White (lit): Turning on or power is on. (Operated by AC adaptor) Red (lit): Battery level is low. Red (flashing rapidly): Batteries have run out. Off: Turning off or power is off. Before use Preparation Read this instruction manual together with the instruction manual of your camera. This unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof. Do not place this unit in the following locations Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

  • Placing this unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction.
  • Locations with excessive vibration
  • Locations with strong electromagnetism
  • Locations with excessive sand In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust. This may lead to a malfunction.10 -GB Checking the accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer of Sony.
  • Set of printed documentation Attaching the battery The Sony rechargeable battery packs M series, V series W series (not supplied) can be used with this unit. You cannot use other battery packs because this unit will not work properly with them. Notes When using NP-QM71D, NP-QM91D, NP-FV100 or NP-FV100A, attach the camera to a tripod first. Battery Adapter When using a rechargeable battery pack W series, you need the battery adaptor supplied with this unit. Preparing power11 -GB Preparation Attach the battery to the battery adaptor.

Note The battery adaptor is specially designed for this unit. Using it with another device may cause the device to malfunction. Attach the fully charged battery to this unit. Push the battery in gently, then slide it in the direction illustrated while still pushing. There is a click as the battery is fixed into place.

  • If sliding the battery diagonally, it may not be fixed. To remove the battery Slide the battery in the direction illustrated while sliding the battery release lever in the direction illustrated. The battery pack comes away from this unit. When removing the battery, be careful not to drop it. continued12 -GB Battery life (Approx.) (When using this unit continuously at 25 °C (77 °F) with a brand-new battery attached and connecting to the camera via HDMI) NP-FM500H: 120 minutes NP-QM71D: 210 minutes NP-QM91D: 390 minutes NP-FW50: 60 minutes NP-FV50: 50 minutes NP-FV70: 130 minutes NP-FV100: 200 minutes NP-FV100A: 300 minutes
  • The battery life is rough time when you use fully-charged batteries. It may differ depending on operating and environmental conditions. To check the remaining battery power You can check the remaining battery power with the power lamp color etc. Power lamp Green (lit): Battery level is enough. Red (lit): Battery level is low. Red (flashing rapidly): Batteries have run out. The power to this unit automatically turns off about 10 seconds later.
  • The lighting time when the battery level is low may differ from the preceding time depending on the kind of batteries or environmental conditions.13 -GB Preparation Connecting to an AC adaptor This unit can be powered from the domestic power supply using a Sony AC adaptor the AC-PW10AM (not supplied). AC-PW10AMNotes•A battery pack attached to this unit is not recharged even when an AC adaptor is connected.•If this unit is connected to an AC adaptor while a battery pack is attached, the AC adaptor power source takes priority.•Do not remove the battery and AC adaptor when turning this unit on or off. This may cause malfunction.•Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC adaptor. If any trouble occurs while this unit is in use, unplug it from the wall outlet (wall socket) to disconnect the power. Attaching to the camera Connect the shoe adaptor to this unit and then attach it to the camera. Note Do not attach a shoe adaptor except for this unit. 1 Insert the tripod screw of the shoe adaptor into the tripod receptacle of this unit. Insert the screw of the shoe adaptor into the receptacle of the unit for the screw. 2 Turn the shoe adaptor dial to lock. 3 Attach (clip) the shoe adaptor onto the camera shoe, as illustrated. Insert the foot of the shoe adaptor in the direction illustrated. continued14 -GB Rotate the dial of the shoe adaptor fully in the (LOCK) direction to fix it firmly to the camera. When attaching to a camera read the instruction manual of the camera too. Notes
  • If using a camera equipped with a pop-up built-in flash, be careful of the following: – Always close the built-in flash of the camera. If your camera has a built-in auto flash function, turn that function off. – Before using the flash, remove this unit from the camera.
  • Make sure this unit is firmly fixed to the camera before use to prevent this unit from falling during shooting. 4 Connect this unit to the camera with the correct type of HDMI cable supplied.
  • If the cable is not long enough, use a Sony HDMI cable (not supplied). Notes
  • When this unit is connected to the camera by the HDMI cable, the following may happen depending on the camera. – No image appears on the camera’s LCD screen. – The camera switches to playback mode. (Make sure the camera is in shooting mode before taking pictures.)
  • After a certain time in either of the following conditions, the backlight of this unit turns off. – No HDMI signal is output from the camera – The HDMI cable is disconnected15 -GB Preparation Carrying out the following turns the backlight on again. – Press either the C1 button, C2 button, MENU button or ZOOM/SELECT button. – Operate the camera so that an HDMI signal is output. – Reconnect the HDMI cable and turn the camera on. To remove from the camera Disconnect the HDMI cable and then remove this unit from the shoe of the camera. Rotate the dial of the shoe adaptor fully in the opposite direction to (LOCK) to release the lock. Check that the lock is released before sliding the shoe adaptor toward you.

Adjusting the direction of the screen The pan and tilt function of the shoe adaptor lets you move the screen of this unit in any direction. Approx. 90 degrees forwards or backwardsApprox. 180 degrees left or rightNotes•Depending on your battery pack and camera, this unit may interfere with the built-in flash. Do not pan or tilt with excessive force.•Be careful when you pull the HDMI cable not to stretch it or get it caught in any movable part.16 -GB Attaching the sun shade hood The sun shade hood protects from the sunlight reflection and make it more visible. 1 Align the clips on the frame of the sun shade hood with the holes in the outer frame of this unit and attach. Fit the right part of the panel first and then press in the left part of the panel. 2 Open the sun shade hood as illustrated. Top panelSide panel To close the sun shade hood Close the sun shade hood according to the procedure as illustrated. To remove the sun shade hood Pull the left part of the sun shade hood frame towards you to remove it.17 -GB Preparation If the hood panels come away from the frame A force applied to the top or side hood panels can detach them from the frame to prevent them from breaking.

  • If the side panels come away from the frame Remove the top panel. Attach the side panels. Push the projecting end of the spring into the middle groove along the side of the frame, and fit the projections of the side panel into the top and bottom grooves along the side of the frame. Notes The side panels only open if the projecting end of the spring is placed correctly into the groove. If the panels do not open, reattach the spring so that its projecting end is in the groove.
  • If the top panel comes away from the frame Fit the projection of the top panel into the groove along the top of the frame as illustrated.18 -GB Using the monitor Using the monitor 1 Turn on the power to the camera and this unit. Press and hold down the power button to turn this unit on. Press and hold The viewfinder image of the camera is displayed on the LCD screen of this unit. To turn the camera’s power on, check the instruction manual of your camera. When the power of this unit is on, you can turn off the power by pressing and holding the power button

Notes•If the image resolution is “1,920× 1,080” or lower, the image is automatically enlarged (Auto zoom function).•The aspect ratio of this unit is 16:9. Images that have other aspect ratios may be displayed with black stripes.Image example) 3:2 Enlarging images You can enlarge the part of the displayed image. 1 Press the center of the ZOOM/ SELECT button when the image is displayed. Each time you press the button, the magnification cycles through ×3 ×6 ×1 (or ×1.3). (Page 21)19 -GB Using the monitor continued 2 Press /// of the ZOOM/ SELECT button to display the desired position of the image. When you enlarge the image ×3 or ×6, you can check the place of the enlarged image using the small map. 1 Magnification Displays the current magnification.2 Small map Displays a map (5 x 5) which shows the enlarged part.3 Moving guide (Up/Down/Left/Right)

Note Depending on the magnification or the kind of input signal, the enlargeable range may be limited. When using ×6, the enlargeable range is limited in all input signals. When using ×3, the enlargeable range is limited in input signal of 1080/24p. The enlargeable rangeThe non-enlargeable range* The illustration is only a representation. Setting with the menu You can set the simple settings such as sound volume or brightness of the screen and the advanced settings such as color temperature or S-Log Disp. Assist. 1 Press the MENU button of this unit. The MENU appears on the right of the screen.20 -GB 2 Press / of the ZOOM/ SELECT button to align the cursor with the icon of the function you want to use. Cursor MENU For details of each icon, see pages 21, 22. 3 Press the center of the ZOOM/ SELECT button. Repeat step 2 and 3 until the desired function or the desired setting appears. 4 Press / of the ZOOM/ SELECT button to select the desired setup detail or the desired setting. 5 Press the center of the ZOOM/ SELECT button. The desired setting is saved and returns to the MENU. Note If you press the MENU button before step 5, the setting is canceled. Pressing the MENU button will hide the MENU if it is displayed. Preview function You can check the effect before saving the settings. For details of items applicable to the preview function, see pages 21, 22.21 -GB Using the monitor Available Settings Icon Setting items Enlarging* The image input by HDMI is enlarged by about 1.3 times. Setting: OFF, ON Default: OFF TV display area (Marker display) (Page 28) Displays a grid just inside the angle of view that acts as a guide to the area shown on a LCD screen. Volume* Settings: 0 (low) to 100 (high) Default: 30 Brightness* Settings: 0 (dark) to 100 (bright) Default: 50 Contrast* Settings: 0 (soft) to 100 (sharp) Default: 50 Color-tone (Phase/ hue)* Settings: 0 (green) to 100 (violet) Default: 50 Backlight* Settings: 0 (dark) to 5 (bright) Default: 5 Color temperature (Adjusting white balance of the screen)* Settings: 9300K, 7200K, 6500K Default: 6500K S-Log Disp. Assist ON/OFF* (Page 27) Settings: OFF, ON Default: OFF Advanced Settings (Page 22) *The unit is applicable to the preview function. (Page 20) continued22 -GB Available Settings (Advanced settings) Icon Setting items Custom button (C1/C2) Registers the frequently used functions. Available functions: Peaking (Page 23) False Color (Page 24) Video Level Marker (Page 26) Volume (Page 21) Brightness (Page 21) Contrast (Page 21) Color-tone (Phase/ hue) (Page 21) Backlight (Page 21) Default Settings: Peaking (C1), False Color (C2) S-Log Disp. Assist Type* (Page 27) You can choose the type of S-Log Disp. Assist. Settings: S-Log2, S-Log3 Default: S-Log2 S-Log Disp. Assist Gain Adjustment* (Page 27) You can choose the gain adjustment settings of S-Log Disp. Assist. Settings: +2, +1, 0, -1, -2 Default: 0 *The unit is applicable to the preview function. (Page 20)23 -GB Using the monitor Small icon When you set “Enlarging” or “S-Log Disp. Assist ON/OFF” to ON, the small icon is displayed. Small iconNotes•When the preview is displayed, small icon is not changed.•Depending on the enlarging setting (Page 18), the “×1.3” small icon is displayed even when the image is enlarged by ×3/×6. Initializing Turn off the power to this unit. Turn on the power to this unit while pressing and holding the center of the ZOOM/SELECT button. Turn on the power.Pressing and holding Peaking This function displays the whole image in black and white and the focused parts in color. This makes it easier to check which parts are actually in focus whatever the shooting conditions. 1 Register [PEAK] in the C1 button or C2 button of this unit. In the default setting, [PEAK] is registered in C1 button. If [PEAK] is not registered, register it by pressing [Advanced settings] [C1] or [C2] (Page 22). continued24 -GB 2 Press the button to which [PEAK] is registered. Color is applied to focused parts Pressing the same button in step 2 or the MENU button again will return the display to the MENU. Pressing MENU button again hides the MENU. Note Color may be added to the menu display of your camera, depending on the specifications of this unit. This is not a malfunction. False Color You can check the level of the input image to this unit in color. 1 Register [FC] in the C1 button or C2 button of this unit. [FC] is registered as the C2 button by default. If [FC] is not registered, register it by pressing [Advanced Settings] [C1] or [C2] (Page 22). 2 Press the button which [FC] is registered. Pressing the same button as in step 2 or the MENU button again will return the display to the previous screen. For the relationship between False Color and the levels of the video signal, see chart 1 on page

-GB Using the monitor Chart 1: Level of color and signal for False Color Red 108 or more Yellow 100 - 108 Pink 61 - 65 Green 41 - 45 Blue 3 - 10 Violet 3 or less Measure: % You can use S-Log Disp. Assist (Page 27) even when using False Color. For the relationship between False Color in using S-Log Disp. Assist and the levels of the video signal, see chart 2 and 3 on page

Chart 2: Level of color and signal for False Color (S-Log Disp. Assist Type: S-Log2) S-Log2 Gain Adjustment -2 -1 0 +1 +2 Red 109 or more 98 or more 85 or more 72 or more 60 or more Yellow

Violet 3 or less Measure: % Chart 3: Level of color and signal for False Color (S-Log Disp. Assist Type: S-Log3) S-Log3 Gain Adjustment -2 -1 0 +1 +2 Red 97 or more 88 or more 79 or more 70 or more 61 or more Yellow

Blue 4 -24 4 -18 4 -12 4 -8 4 -6 Violet 4 or less Measure: %26 -GB Video Level Marker Displays the IRE level in green that you choose from the following, for the input image. 1 Register [VLM] in the C1 button or C2 button of this unit. Register VLM pressing [Advanced settings] [C1] or [C2] (Page 22). 2 Choose the VLM level. You can choose the level by pressing [Advanced Settings] [VLM]. Setting 90%/80%/70%/60%/50% (Video signal level) At higher settings, the green level gets redder. IRE

Example) Setting (70 %) Red Gray Green Gray Blue 3 Press the C1 or C2 button which [VLM] is registered in the step 1. The video level is displayed in colors on the LCD screen of this unit. Pressing the same button in step 3 or the MENU button again will return the display to the normal screen. Notes

  • When using VLM, S-Log Disp. Assist (Page 27) turns temporarily [OFF].
  • The numerical value of IRE is tentative. It is recommended to check the actual image.27 -GB Using the monitor Seeing the S-Log image in natural brightness (S-Log Disp. Assist) This unit can display the S-Log image with brightness and contrast near to the actual image, making it easier to focus or monitor. Press the MENU button and then choose [S-Log] [ON] The screen displays the S-Log Disp. Assist. Selecting [OFF] will return the display to the normal screen. Notes
  • S-Log Disp. Assist, S-Log Disp. Assist Type and S-Log Disp. Assist Gain Adjustment are the functions set for image input to this unit. These functions are not for operating the camera connected to this unit.
  • The color displayed in S-Log Disp. Assist is simply transformed. The following settings can be changed while the image is displayed in S-Log Disp. Assist. Set the curve in S-Log Disp. Assist (S-Log Disp. Assist Type) Press the MENU button and then choose [Advanced Settings] [S-Log Type]. Choose [S-Log2] or [S-Log3]. Set the brightness in S-Log Disp. Assist (S-Log Disp. Assist Gain Adjustment) Press the MENU button and then choose [Advanced Settings] [S-Log Gain]. Choose either [+2], [+1], [0],[-1] or [-2]. S-Log Disp. Assist Gain Adjustment: For example, if the image that the camera took at about -2Ev brightness level is input to this unit, you can adjust its brightness to about +2Ev, by choosing [+2].28 -GB TV display area (Marker display) This function displays a grid just inside the angle of view that acts as a rough guide to the shooting area. There are two types of grid, 80% and 90% of the angle of view. You can select either one to suit your TV’s playback conditions. (Settings: 80% (16:9), 90% (16:9), 80% (4:3), 90% (4:3)) 16:9 4:3 (The outer marker is 90% and the inner marker is 80%) Notes
  • The setting of this unit is only for displaying images on the monitor, and does not affect the original images themselves.
  • When displaying MENU and using the following functions, the marker display will disappear. – False Color – Peaking – Video Level Marker – x3, x6 or x1.329 -GB Others Others Before requesting repairs, carry out one more check. Then, if this unit still does not work properly, contact your Sony dealer. Problem Cause / Countermeasures Cannot remove the battery
  • The battery lock is not released. Slide the battery release lever down to remove the battery. (Page 11) No power to this unit
  • The battery has run out. Replace the battery pack. (Page 11)
  • The AC adaptor (not supplied) is disconnected. Reconnect it correctly. (Page 13)
  • The battery (not supplied) comes off. Attach it correctly (Page 11). No image appears on the screen of this unit
  • The camera is in power save mode. Carry out some camera function such as half-pressing the shutter button to leave power save mode.
  • The HDMI cable is disconnected. Reconnect it properly. (Page 14)
  • Check the instruction manual of your camera for the display settings of the camera. No image appears on the screen of the camera
  • Depending on your camera, when it is connected to this unit by the HDMI cable, the image may only appear on the screen of this unit. For details, see the instruction manual of your camera. Troubleshooting continued30 -GB Problem Cause / Countermeasures Cannot hear sound
  • The headphones are connected. When the headphones are connected, no sound is output from the speaker of this unit.
  • Make sure the volume of this unit is not set to
  • Make sure the sound setting of your camera is not set to OFF.*
  • Some cameras do not output sound.*
  • For details, check the instruction manual of your camera. Cannot record •Depending on your camera, it may switch to playback mode when connected to this unit. Switch the camera to shooting mode before taking pictures. The screen is difficult to see
  • Use the sun shade hood to block sunlight. (Page 16)
  • If the screen is dark, see “Backlight” (Page 21) to adjust the screen brightness. Black stripes appear on the screen
  • The aspect ratio of the LCD panel of this unit is 16:9, so black stripes may appear depending on the image. (Page 18)31 -GB Others About the battery pack, AC adaptor and charger A battery pack, AC adaptor and charger are not supplied. Use a compatible battery and AC adaptor (pages 12, 13). If you do not have a battery pack or AC adaptor, purchase them separately. Handling the LCD screen
  • Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the unit by a window or in outdoor.
  • Do not push or scratch the LCD monitor’s screen. Do not place a heavy object on the LCD monitor’s screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity or cause a malfunction of the screen.
  • If the unit is used in a cold place, horizontal lines or a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to normal.
  • If a fixed picture or a still picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain on the screen and be superimposed as a ghosting image. Precaution
  • The screen and the cabinet become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
  • The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology. 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. On cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to remove the battery first. continued32 -GB On cleaning the monitor screen The monitor screen surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of light. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the monitor, take care with respect to the following:
  • Wipe the screen gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
  • Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with water.
  • Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the screen surface. On cleaning the cabinet
  • Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry cloth.
  • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may damage the finish of the cabinet or remove the indications on the cabinet. Do not use these chemicals.
  • If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.
  • If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off. On disposal
  • Do not dispose of this unit with ordinary garbage. Do not throw the monitor away with garbage that will be placed in a landfill. On this unit
  • Avec VLM, S-Log Disp. Assist (Page