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USER MANUAL VFE900G JVC

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These are general Important Safety Instructions and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

Heed all warnings. 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. 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. EN 3. CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Model Number:Trade Name:Responsible party:Address:Telephone Number:Supplier's Declaration of ConformityVF-E900G JVC JVCKENWOOD USACorporation500 Valley Road, Suite 203 Wayne, NJ 07470973-317-5000This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 instructions, 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. 4 EN. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. Remove the mains plug immediately if the camera functions abnormally.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

NOTES: The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The serial number plate is on the bottom of the unit.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

CAUTION: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.

The plastics packaging bags may cause suffocation when they are covered over the head. Tear them open, and keep them away from the reach of infants and children by ensuring that they are disposed of properly.

Symbols used Caution : Describes precautions concerning the operation of this product. Memo : Describes reference information, such as functions and usage restrictions of this product.

Indicates the reference page numbers and reference items. Content of this manual

All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of this manual are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.

Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as ™ and ® have been omitted in this manual. Precautions for Proper Use This unit is compatible with the GY-HC900 series. For information on other compatible models, please consult your dealer. Please also read the instruction manual of the camera to be connected before using. When making use of the IPX2 equivalent drip-proof structure of this unit, please note that the IP rating of the camera must be at least IPX2. Viewfinder

The viewfinder screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots and/or bright spots may appear on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SD card.

If you use this unit continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SD card.

Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens. Drip-proof

This camera recorder has a drip-proof structure equivalent to IPX2 according to our testing method. It is not completely waterproof. And the drip-proof performance under all conditions is not guaranteed.

IPX2 (protection rating against dripping water) ensures that when a device is tilted at an angle of 15 degrees to the front, back, right and left with water dripping vertically on it at a rate of 3 mm/min for a total of 10 minutes at 2 minutes 30 seconds for each position, the device will function properly when operated.

To ensure the drip-proof performance, close the caps and covers fully.

Avoid heavy rain and heavy water splashes.

If this camera recorder gets wet and there are water droplets, wipe off with a dry cloth immediately. If the camera recorder is turned upside down or tilted at 15 ° or more while it is wet, water may enter the camera recorder and cause malfunction.

If this camera recorder gets wet, water may come out from the gaps. Do not carry it while it is wet. Place it on a dry cloth for a while and let it dry. 6 ENNames of Parts

Eyepiece Focus Ring For adjusting the visibility.

Eyepiece Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision.

can be assigned with a specific menu function.

[USER2] Button (VF) It can be assigned with a specific menu function.

Slide Stopper Use it when mounting or unmounting the viewfinder.

[B.LIGHT] Switch For configuring the brightness of the viewfinder. H: Bright; N: Normal; L: Dark

[ZEBRA] Switch Displays the zebra pattern. ON: Turns on zebra pattern; OFF: Turns off zebra pattern; MOMENT: “Turns on zebra pattern” for a specific time interval while the switch is being pressed.

[TALLY] Front Tally Switch For configuring the front tally lamp. HIGH: Bright; OFF: Light off; LOW: Dark

[BRIGHT] Knob For adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder.

[CONTRAST] Knob For adjusting the contrast of the viewfinder.

[CHROMA] Knob For adjusting the color of the viewfinder.

[PEAKING] Knob For adjusting the outline of the viewfinder. EN 7Settings and Adjustments Before Use

Attaching the Viewfinder

Set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch of thecamera recorder to “OFF”. Loosen the viewfinder left-right positionlock ring. Slide the viewfinder in the direction of thearrow to attach it.Memo :

To detach the viewfinder, pull the slide stopperup and slide it in opposite direction of the arrow. Turn the viewfinder left-right position lockring to secure the position of theviewfinder. Attach the viewfinder cable to the [VF]terminal. Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can change the brightness and peaking of theviewfinder screen according to your usageconditions.Changing the brightness of the screen will notaffect the recorded images.

Loosen the fastening rings on the left andright sides of the viewfinder to adjust thehorizontal position, followed by tighteningthe rings. Loosen the viewfinder front-back positionlock ring. Adjust the front and backpositions then tighten the ring. Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to aposition that enables easy viewing. Adjust the visibility using the eyepiecefocus ring.Adjust until the viewfinder image appearssharp. 8 EN5 Adjust the brightness, outline and contrast of the viewfinder screen. Adjusting the Brightness Use the [BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. Adjusting the Outline Use the [PEAKING] knob to adjust the outline of the viewfinder. Adjusting the Contrast Use the [CONTRAST] knob to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder. Adjusting the Color Use the [CHROMA] knob to adjust the color of the viewfinder. Configuring the Luminance Use the [B.LIGHT] switch to configure the luminance level. H: Bright; N: Normal; L: Dark Adjusting the VF RGB gain Use [LCD/VF ] B [VF RGB Gain] to adjust the R/ G/B gain level of the viewfinder.

• This is the menu example of GY-HC900. For details on the menu, refer to the instruction manual of the camera. Displaying in Black and White The display can be switched to black-and-white by configuring [LCD/VF] B [VF Color] to “Off”.

• This is the menu example of GY-HC900. For details on the menu, refer to the instruction manual of the camera.

Flipping up the Eyepiece Flipping up the eyepiece provides a better view of the entire image. Push the lock upward to flip up the eyepiece.

Flipping up the VF Barrel Flipping up the viewfinder barrel enables viewing of the image directly. The image will be inverted in this case. Press the [MIRROR] switch to display the image correctly. Push the lock upward to flip up the viewfinder barrel.

Lock EN 9Troubleshooting Symptom Action Camera image is not output on the viewfinder screen.

Is the CONTRAST knob on the viewfinder set to the minimum? Adjust the [CONTRAST] knob on the viewfinder. Specifications General Item Description Power DC 12 V 0.5 A

• Power supplied from the camera Mass Approx. 750 g Allowable operating temperature 0 ℃ to 40 ℃ (32 °F to 104 °F) Allowable operating humidity 30 %RH to 80 %RH Allowable storage temperature -20 ℃ to 50 ℃ (-4 °F to 122 °F) Drip-proof performance Equivalent to IPX2 Display panel 3.26-inch OLED WVGA (854 × 480) Accessories Accessories Warranty Card (for USA) 1 INSTRUCTIONS 1

• The warranty card is included in the instruction manual. Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)

• The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. 10 ENPrécautions de sécurité

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