HDVF-C35W - Electronic viewfinder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	HD Electronic Viewfinder
Brand	Sony
Model	HDVF-C35W
Display	3.5-inch color TFT LCD
Resolution	500 TV lines or more
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Display Area	76.8 x 43.2 mm (H/V)
Brightness	250 cd/m² (typical)
Power Supply	10.5 to 17.0 V DC (supplied by camera)
Power Consumption	6.3 W
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +45°C (-4°F to +113°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Mass	850 g (1 lb 14 oz)
Supported Formats	1080/23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 29.97PsF, 30PsF, 50i, 59.94i, 60i
Input Signals	Y: 1.0 Vp-p, synchronous, 75 Ω terminated; Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, asynchronous, 75 Ω terminated
Connector	Round type 20-pin CAMERA connector
Indicators	Green tally, TALLY/REC, BATT, MAG, spare, SAVE
Controls	PEAKING, CONTRAST, BRIGHT, ASSIGN 1/2, TALLY, ENTER, MENU, ZEBRA, ASPECT/DISPLAY
Menu Languages	English, Japanese (displayed on screen)
Supplied Accessories	Operation manual (1)
Optional Accessory	BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Assembly
Color Temperature	6500K (with viewfinder barrel and eyepiece attached)
Cleaning	Use blower for dust; lens cleaner for lens; avoid solvents
Safety	Do not expose to rain or moisture; refer servicing to qualified personnel; avoid sunlight entering eyepiece

Frequently Asked Questions - HDVF-C35W SONY

How do I attach the viewfinder to the camera?

Loosen the left-right positioning ring on the camera, insert the slide guide into the slide rail, slide the viewfinder into position, then tighten the ring and connect the plug to the VF connector.

How do I adjust the diopter for my eyesight?

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the image is sharply focused for your eyesight.

Can I use the viewfinder without the eyepiece?

Yes, detach the eyepiece by turning the locking ring counterclockwise and removing it. This allows you to view the LCD screen from a distance.

How do I clean the LCD screen or internal mirror?

Detach the viewfinder barrel, then use a dust blower to remove dust. For lenses, use a commercially available lens cleaner. Avoid solvents like thinner.

How do I magnify the picture for focusing?

Push the ASSIGN 2 switch (factory-set) to toggle magnified display. Hold it down for about a second to select the magnified section (upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left, or center). The magnification is 2.25x vertically and horizontally.

How do I access the menu and change settings?

Press the MENU switch to display the menu. Use ASSIGN 1/2 switches to navigate, ENTER to select, and adjust values with ASSIGN switches. Press MENU repeatedly to exit.

What is the function of the ASSIGN switches?

The ASSIGN 1 and ASSIGN 2 switches can be assigned functions via the FUNCTION menu, such as toggling monochrome, magnification, preset settings, knee correction, or grayscale display.

How do I set the preset adjustment values?

In the PRESET menu, set PRESET to ON, then choose PRESET SEL 1 or 2. Adjust PRST BRIGHT, PRST CONTRAST, PRST PEAKING, and PRST CHROMA as desired. These override the front panel controls when enabled.

Can I use this viewfinder with cameras other than Sony?

The HDVF-C35W is designed for Sony HD cameras and camcorders with compatible VF connectors. It supports multiple formats via control signals from the camera. Refer to your camera manual for compatibility.

What does the tally indicator mean?

The front and rear tally indicators light up when the camera receives a tally control signal (e.g., recording). The TALLY switch sets brightness to HIGH, LOW, or OFF. The LCD also shows green tally, red tally/REC, battery, and other status indicators.

USER MANUAL HDVF-C35W SONY

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

AVERTISSEMENT

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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.

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

This product (fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display) contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive 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).

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Location and Function of Parts .....25

Front Panel/Bottom Panel....26

Indicators on the LCD Screen.... 27

Attaching the Viewfinder to the Camera 28

Adjusting Focus and Screen....29

Adjusting the Focus ....29

Adjusting the Screen.... 30

Detaching the Eyepiece....31

Detaching the Viewfinder Barrel....32

Magnifying the Picture....33

Cleaning the Screen or Interior......34

Using the Menu 35

Basic Menu Operations....35

List of Menu Items.... 36

Specifications....39

Overview

The HDVF-C35W HD Electronic Viewfinder is a 3.5-inch color 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 through control signals from the camera.

Marker indication

When the camera setting allows the center marker or safety zone marker indication, the viewfinder can set the marker indication on or off.

High resolution and wide visual angle

The viewfinder features a high-resolution LCD, for a horizontal resolution of 500 TV lines or more.

The large LCD screen allows you to shoot with ease when the eyepiece is unattached.

Stable picture

The LCD screen provides a stable image without distortion, regardless of screen brightness.

High-performance loupe

The 2-group 4-element lens (including aspheric lens) delivers pictures with low distortion and allows adjustment over a wide range of visibility.

By attaching a commercially available 52-mm dia. close-up lens, dioptric range can be shifted towards longer sight.

Removable eyepiece

Detaching the eyepiece allows you to shoot while viewing the viewfinder screen from a distance.

Detachable viewfinder barrel and specially designed LCD screen mechanism

The viewfinder barrel can be detached with an easy operation. The LCD screen can then be turned towards the shooter for direct viewing of the LCD screen.

Picture magnification

Pictures can be magnified 2.25 times vertically and horizontally to facilitate focusing.

Grayscale display

A 10-step grayscale can be displayed at the left and right of the screen to provide a standard for fine iris adjustments.

Monochrome display

A color or monochrome display can be selected by a switch operation.

Switching to preset adjustment settings

Brightness, contrast, peaking, and chroma levels can be preset for selection through an assignable switch operation.

Assignable switches

Two assignable switches are provided for switching to preset adjustment settings and for assigning frequently used functions.

Notes

- The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. 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. Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded data.

• When using the viewfinder at low temperatures, there will be a drop in dynamic resolution and brightness.
• Use a blower to remove dust from the screen.
• Do not use a solvent such as thinner to clean the screen.

Location and Function of Parts

①Plug

Connect to the VF connector on the camera.

②Stopper

Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera when it is slid from side to side.

③Tally indicator (rear)

Lights up when the camera receives a tally control signal. This indicator can be covered when not in use.

④Eyecup

Blocks external light while you are shooting.

Over time the eyecup may become cracked. If this occurs, it should be exchanged.

Sony part number: 3-209-288-01

⑤ Diopter adjustment ring

Turn this until the image is sharpest for your eyesight.

⑥ Tally indicator (front)

Lights up when the camera receives a tally control signal. The brightness can be adjusted with the TALLY switch on the front panel (page 27). Set the TALLY switch to OFF when not in use.

Front Panel/Bottom Panel

①PEAKING control

Sharpens the edges in the picture. This control has no effect on the camera's video output signals. Turning the control clockwise increases the sharpness. This control is enabled only when "PRESET" in the PRESET menu (page 38) is set to "OFF."

②CONTRAST control

Adjusts the picture contrast. This control has no effect on the camera's video output signals. Turning the control clockwise increases the contrast. This control is enabled only when “PRESET” in the PRESET menu (page 38) is set to “OFF.”

③BRIGHT (brightness) control

Adjusts the picture brightness. This control has no effect on the camera's video output signals. Turning the control clockwise increases the brightness. This control is enabled only when “PRESET” in the PRESET menu (page 38) is set to “OFF.”

④ASSIGN (assignable) 1 switch

This switch works mainly in the following two ways: - Can be used to store preset adjustment settings or to assign frequently used function.

For details on assigning the function, see "FUNCTION menu" on page 36.

- In menu operations, this switch is used to move the mark upward or to increase the value.

This switch is factory-set to change the picture from color to monochrome.

⑤ASSIGN (assignable) 2 switch

This switch works mainly in the following two ways: - Can be used to store preset adjustment settings or to assign frequently used function.

For details on assigning the function, see "FUNCTION menu" on page 36.

- In menu operations, this switch is used to move the mark downward or to decrease the value.

This switch is factory-set to magnify the picture. Each push of this switch alternates normal and magnified display. In magnified display, the upper left, upper right, bottom left, bottom right, or center of the picture is magnified vertically and horizontally to 2.25 times the normal size. Keep the switch pushed down for about a second or longer to put the viewfinder into a selection mode where you can select the section to be magnified.

For details on magnification operations, “Magnifying the Picture” on page 33.

⑥TALLY switch

Controls the TALLY indicator (page 25) located on the front of the viewfinder.

HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to high.

OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.

LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.

⑦ ENTER switch

Selects and enters menu items.

For details on the menu operations, see "Using the Menu" on page 35.

⑧MENU switch

Displays the menu.

For details on the menu operations, see "Using the Menu" on page 35.

⑨ ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Controls the zebra pattern display on the viewfinder screen as follows:

ON: A zebra pattern appears and stays.

OFF: The zebra pattern disappears.

MOMENT: A zebra pattern appears and stays for about 5 seconds.

⑩ASPECT/DISPLAY switch

Turns the marker indication on and off, and switches between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for viewfinder screen display.

ASPECT: Each push of the switch to this position toggles the mask display on and off.

DISPLAY: When the marker indication is enabled with the camera, the marker indication on the viewfinder screen turns on and off every time you push the switch to this position.

Indicators on the LCD Screen

Indicators are located on the upper and lower parts of the LCD screen to indicate the status of the camera and the operating status of the magnification function.

①Green tally indicator

Light up when the camera receives a green tally signal from a camera control unit.

②TALLY/REC (red tally/recording) indicator

Lights in red or flashes, to indicate the following.

Lit: Recording, or reception of a tally signal from a camera control unit.

Flashing: The VTR attached to the camera is not servo-locked.

③BATT (battery) indicator

Lights up or flashes, to indicate the status of the battery attached to the camera as follows.

Lit: The battery is drained.

Flashing: The voltage of the battery has dropped below the threshold value.

To prevent camera from shutting down, change the battery as soon as possible after this indicator begins flashing.

The threshold battery voltage value at which this indicator begins flashing can be set by the camera. For details, refer to the manual for the camera.

④SAVE (VTR power save) indicator

Light up when the VTR attached to the camera is in power-saving mode.

⑤Spare indicator

Available in near future.

⑥ MAG (magnification) indicator

Lights up when the image is magnified by using the

ASSIGN 2 switch (factory-setting) or the ASSIGN 1

switch with which the magnification function is assigned by menu operation (page 35).

⑦ (attention) indicator

This indicator lights when the camera detects certain conditions. The particular conditions which cause the indicator to light up can be 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.

Attaching the Viewfinder to the Camera

Note

When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera (or the camcorder) with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

1 Loosen the left-right positioning ring on the camera.
2 Insert the slide guide which is located on the front of the camera into the slide rail which is located on the back of the viewfinder.
3 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.

4 Position the viewfinder by sliding it from side to side, and tighten the left-right positioning ring on the camera.

5 Connect the plug to the VF connector on the camera.

Note

Always check to be sure that the plug is firmly inserted into the camera's VF connector.

To detach the viewfinder

To detach the viewfinder from the camera, conduct the attachment procedure in reverse. When removing the viewfinder from the camera, pull up the stopper.

Note about loading in carrying case

When loading the camera with viewfinder attached into a carrying case, make sure that the camera and the viewfinder fit into the case without having to be forced. Applying undue pressure can result in damage to the camera or viewfinder.

Adjusting Focus and Screen

Adjusting the Focus

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the image is sharpest for your eyesight.

To shift the dioptic range towards longer sight

Perform the procedure below to attach a commercially available close-up lens to the color conversion filter.

1 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder.
2 By following the procedure on "To disassemble the eyepiece for cleaning" on page 34, detach the color conversion filter from the eyecup holder.
3 Twist off the protection ring from the color conversion filter.
4 Screw the close-up lens into the groove on the color conversion filter (①), and screw the protection ring into the groove on the close-up lens (②).

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5 Replace the color conversion filter into the eyecup holder.

6 Replace the eyecup.

Adjusting the Screen

Note

Make sure that "PRESET" in the PRESET menu (page 38) is set to "OFF" before performing the procedure below. If it is set to "ON," the PEAKING, CONTRAST, and BRIGHT controls on the front panel do not operate and chroma level setting in the FUNCTION menu is not applied.

For details on the menu operation, see "Using the Menu" on page 35.

1 Turn the PEAKING control to adjust the peaking.

To make edges in the image sharper: Turn the control clockwise.

2 Turn the BRIGHT control to adjust the brightness of the screen.

To make the picture brighter: Turn the control clockwise.

3 Turn the CONTRAST control to adjust the screen contrast.

To increase the contrast: Turn the control clockwise.

4 Set "CHROMA" in the FUNCTION menu (page 36) to adjust the chroma level.

To prevent accidental operation of the controls

To prevent accidental operation of the PEAKING, CONTRAST, and BRIGHT controls, lock them by pushing down the MENU switch for 3 seconds or more so that "VR LOCK" appears in the viewfinder. To unlock the controls, push down the MENU switch for 3 seconds or more so that "VR UNLOCK" appears. The lock releases whenever the power is turned on.

To show the preset adjustment settings

Push the ENTER switch while the menu page is not displayed.

Preset values for “PRST BRIGHT,” “PRST CONTRAST,” and “PRST PEAKING” in the PRESET menu (page 38) appear at the lower part of the LCD screen for about three seconds.

The values to be displayed change depending on the settings of the PRESET menu.

Menu item Setting Values displayed
PRESET OFF	Settings of	the PEAKING,CONTRAST, and BRIGHTcontrols on the front panel
PRESET SEL	1^1)	Preset settings stored to“PRESET SEL 1”
PRESET SEL	2^1)	Preset settings stored to“PRESET SEL 2”

1) Appears only when "PRESET" is set to "ON."

Detaching the Eyepiece

Detaching the eyepiece gives you a clear view of the screen even with your eye away from the viewfinder. Also, detach the eyepiece to clean it.

For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Screen or Interior" on page 34.

1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red alignment mark on the eyepiece locking ring with the red alignment mark on the viewfinder barrel.

2 Detach the eyepiece.

Note

Take care not to scratch the eyepiece surface on the LCD side.

To refit the eyepiece

1 Align the alignment mark on the eyepiece locking ring with that on the viewfinder barrel.
2 Align the alignment mark on the end of eyepiece with that of the eyepiece locking ring, then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel until the eyepiece snaps into place.
3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully clockwise until the arrow of the "LOCK" indication points to the alignment mark on the viewfinder barrel.

Note

Do not use any other lenses except the supplied (built in) lens assembly. Other lenses may focus sunlight on the LCD, resulting in damage to the LCD.

Detaching the Viewfinder Barrel

By detaching the viewfinder barrel and turning the LCD screen towards the shooter, the LCD screen can be viewed directly. The barrel must be detached to clean the viewfinder's LCD screen and internal mirror.

For details on cleaning the LCD screen and internal mirror, see "Cleaning the Screen or Interior" on page 34.

1 While pressing the release lever, pull up the viewfinder barrel.

2 Detach the pivots on the viewfinder barrel from two hooks on the upper part of the LCD screen.

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3 If necessary, turn the LCD screen towards the shooter.

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To reattach the viewfinder barrel

1 Attach the pivots on the viewfinder barrel to the two hooks on the upper part of the LCD screen.

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2 Push down the viewfinder barrel until the release lever clicks into place.

Note

Before pushing down the viewfinder barrel, make sure that the pivots are securely engaged with the hooks on the LCD screen. Pushing down the viewfinder barrel forcibly may damage the unit.

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Magnifying the Picture

To facilitate focus adjustments, you can magnify the picture by 2.25 times vertically and horizontally. To magnify the picture, push the ASSIGN 1 switch (at its factory-setting) or the ASSIGN switch with which the magnifying function is assigned by the menu operation (page 35). Each push on the switch toggles between magnified and normal display.

To select the magnified section

The magnified section can be selected from among the upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left, and center (factory-setting) of the picture.

1 Keep the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch pushed down for about a second or longer.

The MAG indicator at the lower part of the LCD screen lights up. At the same time, the LCD screen changes to magnified screen.

2 Keep the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch pushed down, and release it when the screen shows the magnified picture of the desired section.

While the switch is pushed down, the magnified picture is maintained and the selection changes about once every second between upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left, and center, in that order. The actually magnified section changes at the same time. The magnified section selection can also be made with “POSITION” in the MAGNIFICATION menu (page 37).

To return to the normal display

Push the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch. The MAG indicator at the lower part of the LCD screen turns off and the LCD screen returns to normal display. When “AUTO RELEASE” in the MAGNIFICATION menu (page 37) is set to “AUTO,” the LCD screen automatically returns to normal display after about five

seconds after the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch is pushed.

Cleaning the Screen or Interior

To clean the screen or internal mirror of the viewfinder, detach the viewfinder from the camera, detach the viewfinder barrel from the body, and clean as explained below, taking care not to damage the components.

For information about detaching the viewfinder from the camera, see the procedure explained in “Attaching the Viewfinder to the Camera” on page 28.

For information about detaching the viewfinder barrel, see page 32.

To remove dust from the screen or the mirror

Use a dust blower.

To clean the lens or the protecting filter

Use a commercially available lens cleaner.

Notes

• Do not use organic solvents such as thinners.
• The LCD screen, mirror, and the filter are made of glass. Avoid physical shock.
• To protect the eyepiece from moisture and prevent the color conversion filter from coming off, be sure to always attach the eyecup.
• If the color conversion filter is not attached, the image becomes tinged with blue and the drip-proof capability may decrease.

To disassemble the eyepiece for cleaning

1 Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel.

For details on the detaching procedure, see page 31.

2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder.

3 Remove the color conversion filter, together with the protection ring, from inside the eyecup holder.

Check the viewfinder after using it in harsh environments

Check the following points after using the viewfinder in a harsh environment such as a beach, a dusty area, or a hot spring resort.

• Use an airbrush to carefully remove any dust or sand from inside the viewfinder.
• Salt from seawater or sulphur from hot springs can result in whitish corrosion on the non-painted surfaces of the viewfinder. Use a cleaning solution such as ethanol to remove any adhering salt or sulphur from the non-painted surfaces as soon as possible.

- Clean the contacts of the connector.

- After cleaning the viewfinder, check that the viewfinder is working correctly.

Using the Menu

Many of the viewfinder's functions can be set by a menu operation.

Basic Menu Operations

1 Enter the menu.

Push the MENU switch.

A menu page appears in the viewfinder display.

The viewfinder menu can be displayed even while a picture from the camera is being displayed. The camera picture or menu darkens so that it appears dimly behind the menu.

2 Select a menu page.

①While the ? mark appears to the left of the page number (page select mode), push the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch.

The menu changes to another page.

Page select mode

②When the desired menu page appears, push the ENTER switch.

The mark appears to the left of a menu item on the selected menu page (item select mode).

• To select another menu page, push the MENU switch to return to the page select mode.
• If the ● mark appears to the left of a menu item and the ? mark appears to the left of the setting (value

setting mode), push the MENU switch to return to item select mode. Push the MENU switch again to return to page select mode.

3 Select menu items.

① With the → mark is positioned to the left of a menu item on the selected menu page (item select mode), push the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch to move the → mark to the desired menu item.

To move the mark upward, push the ASSIGN 1 switch. To move the mark downward, push the ASSIGN 2 switch.

Item select mode

② Position the → mark to the left of the desired menu item, and then push the ENTER switch.

The → mark to the left of the selected menu item changes to the ● mark, and the ● mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. The menu is replaced by a screen that allows you to change the value of the setting (value setting mode).

Value setting mode

To select another menu item, push the MENU switch to return to item select mode.

4 Change the value of a setting.

With the ? mark positioned to the left of the setting (value setting mode), push the ENTER switch to change the value.

If the setting is a numerical value, push the ASSIGN 1 switch to increase the value, and push the ASSIGN 2 switch to decrease the value.

Keep pushing the switch to change the value rapidly.

5 Enter the setting.

Push the ENTER switch.

The setting is entered and the menu returns to item select mode.

If you push the ENTER switch before pushing the MENU switch, the setting returns to the value that was previously set and then the menu returns to item select mode.

6 Set other menu items.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other menu items.

7 End menu operations.

Push the MENU switch repeatedly until the menu page disappears from the display.

To restore a setting to its initial value

Move the mark to the menu item to be restored, and then push the ASSIGN 1 and ASSIGN 2 switches at the same time while the ? mark is positioned to the left of the setting (value setting mode).

List of Menu Items

Notes

- Some settings cannot be selected unless the previous menu item is set to "ON."

- “--” appears to the left of settings that cannot be selected.

No.	Page Menu item Settings	(default in □)	Description
01	FUNCTION ASSIGN. 1	KNEE/PRST/MONO/MAG/GRAY	Assigns a function to the ASSIGN 1 switch.KNEE: Toggles the KNEE correction circuit ON or OFFPRST: Toggles PRESET between ON and OFF. When the switch is pushed down for 1 second or longer, preset adjustment settings stored to “PRESET SEL1” and “PRESET SEL 2” in the PRESET menu alternates.MONO: Toggles the display between color or monochromeMAG: Toggles the display between normal and magnified. When the switch is pushed down for 1 second or longer, the section of the screen to be magnified alternate.GRAY: Toggles grayscales ON or OFFFine adjustments can be made for each function on the various menu pages.
		ASSIGN. 2 KNEE/PRST/MONO/MAG/GRAY	Assigns a function to the ASSIGN 2 switch. The assignable functions are the same as those for ASSIGN 1 switch.
		KNEE	OFF/ONTurns the knee correction circuit ON or OFF.
		MONOCROME	OFF/ONSelects the color picture (OFF) or monochrome picture (ON).
		GRAY SCALE	OFF/ONShows (ON) or does not show (OFF) the grayscales at left and right edges of the picture.
		CHROMA	-99 to 0 to 99Adjusts the chroma level.
02	TALLY DIM UP TALLY	HIGH	1 to 50 to 100Adjusts the brightness of the tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder when the TALLY switch is set to “HIGH.” Adjust this item after setting the TALLY switch to “HIGH” and turning on the tally indicator.
		UP TALLY LOW	1 to 50 to 100Adjusts the brightness of the tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder when the TALLY switch is set to “LOW.” Adjust this item after setting the TALLY switch to “LOW” and turning on the tally indicator.

No.	Page Menu item Settings		(default in □)	Description
03	INDICATOR DIM IND	MODE	NOR/REV	Adjusts the brightness and sets the lighting positions of the indicators on the LCD screen.NOR: Adjusts the brightness of indicators when the viewfinder barrel is detached.REV: Adjusts the brightness of indicators when the viewfinder barrel is attached.
		G TALLY	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the green tally indicator. Adjust this item after turning on the green tally indicator by external control.
		R TALLY	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the TALLY/REC indicator. Adjust this item after turning on the TALLY/REC indicator by external control.
		BATTERY	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the BATT indicator.
04	INDICATOR DIM2 IND	MODE	NOR/REV	Adjusts the brightness and sets the lighting positions of the indicators on the LCD screen.NOR: Adjusts the brightness of indicators when the viewfinder barrel is detached.REV: Adjusts the brightness of indicators when the viewfinder barrel is attached.
		NON STANDARD	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the indicator.
		MAG	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the MAG indicator.
		EXTEND	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the spare indicator.
		SAVE	1 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the brightness of the SAVE indicator.
05	MAGNIFICATION MAGNIFICATION		OFF/ON	Selects the normal display (OFF) or magnified display (ON). “OFF” (normal display) is selected whenever the power is turned on.
			POSITION 1)	CNT/UP L/UP R/LOW R/ LOW L	Selects the section of the screen to be magnified.CNT: Magnifies the center of the screen by 2.25 timesUP L: Magnifies the upper left of the screen by 2.25 timesUP R: Magnifies the upper right of the screen by 2.25 timesLOW R: Magnifies the bottom right of the screen by 2.25 timesLOW L: Magnifies the bottom left of the screen by 2.25 times
			AUTO RELEASE	AUTO/MAN	Specifies the manner in which the magnified display returns to the normal display.AUTO: After the magnified display appears by pushing the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch, the display automatically returns to normal after a given amount of time.MAN: After the magnified display appears by pushing the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch, the display returns to normal when the ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2 switch is pushed again.
			MAG PEAKING	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the peaking level menu setting is applied whenever the magnification function is used.OFF: The peaking level setting is not applied during magnified display and normal display.ON: The peaking level setting is applied during magnified display and normal display.
			PEAKING LEVEL	0 to 50 to 100	Adjusts the peaking level that is applied during a magnified display when “MAG PEAKING” is set to “ON.”
06	RESET PRESET		OFF/ON	Selects the setting made by the PEAKING, CONTRAST, and BRIGHT controls on the front of the viewfinder and the chroma level setting in the FUNCTION menu or by “PRST BRIGHT,” “PRST CONTRAST,” “PRST PEAKING,” and “PRST CHROMA” in the PRESET menu.OFF: The setting of the PEAKING, CONTRAST, and BRIGHT controls on the front of the viewfinder is used.ON: The setting made in the PRESET menu is used.
		PRESET SEL	1/2	Select the preset adjustment settings while “PRESET” is set to “ON.”1: Selects the settings stored to “PRESET SEL 1.”2: Selects the settings stored to “PRESET SEL 2.”
		PRST BRIGHT	-99 to 0 to 99	Adjusts the picture brightness while “PRESET” is set to “ON.”
		PRST CONTRAST	-99 to 0 to 99	Adjusts the picture contrast while “PRESET” is set to “ON.”
		PRST PEAKING	0 to 100	Adjusts the peaking level while “PRESET” is set to “ON.”However, if the MAG PEAKING menu is set to “ON” during a magnified display, the setting of the PEAKING LEVEL menu is used.
		PRST CHROMA	-99 to 0 to 99	Adjusts the chroma level while “PRESET” is set to “ON.”
07	STATUS DISPLAY ASSIGN. 1		OFF/ON	Specifies whether the status of the function stored to the ASSIGN 1 switch is displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
			ASSIGN. 2	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the status of the function stored to the ASSIGN 2 switch is displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
			BRIGHT	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the status of the BRIGHT control on the front of the viewfinder is displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
			CONTRAST	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the status of the CONTRAST control on the front of the viewfinder is displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
			PEAKING	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the status of the PEAKING control on the front of the viewfinder is displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
08	DISPLAY MODE PANEL REV		AUTO/MAN	Specifies the manner in which the picture and characters in the LCD screen are flipped vertically.AUTO: The picture and characters automatically flip when the viewfinder barrel is detached.MAN: The picture flips according to the settings of the DISPLAY MODE menu.
			PANEL REV	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the picture is flipped horizontally (ON) or not (OFF) while “PANEL REV” is set to “MAN.”
			PANEL REV	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the picture is flipped vertically (ON) or not (OFF) while “PANEL REV” is set to “MAN.”
			CHAR REV	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the characters are flipped horizontally (ON) or not (OFF) while “PANEL REV” is set to “MAN.”
			V SHRINK	OFF/ON	Specifies whether the picture and characters are scaled down in vertical direction (ON) or not (OFF) for use with the anamorphic converter lens.

1) If “ASSIGN. 1” or “ASSIGN. 2” in the FUNCTION menu is set to “MAG,” the magnified section changes as follows when the respective switch is held down during a magnified display.
CNT (☐) → UPL (☐) → UPR (☐) → LOW R (☐) → LOW L (☐)

Specifications

General

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

Power consumption

$$ 6. 3 \mathrm{W} $$

Operating temperature

$$ - 2 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} \text { to } + 4 5 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} (- 4 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{F} \text { to } + 1 1 3 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{F}) $$

Storage temperature

$$ - 2 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} \text { to } + 6 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} (- 4 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{F} \text { to } + 1 4 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{F}) $$

Mass

$$ 8 5 0 \mathrm{g} (1 \mathrm{lb} 1 4 \mathrm{oz}) $$

External dimensions

LCD

3.5-inch color TFT screen

Image display area dimensions

$$ 7 6. 8 \times 4 3. 2 \mathrm{mm} \left(3 ^ {1} / _ {8} \times 1 ^ {3} / _ {4} \text {inches}\right) (\mathrm{H} / \mathrm{V}, $$

$$ 1 6: 9 \text {aspect ratio)} $$

Performance

Brightness 250 cd/m ^2 (typical)

Resolution 500 or more lines

Supported formats

Effective scanning lines	Format Horizontal scanning frequency (kHz)	Vertical scanning frequency (Hz)
1080 23.98PsF	26.97 47.95
	24PsF 27 48
	25PsF 28.13 50
	29.97PsF 33.72 59.94
	30PsF 33.75 60
	50i 28.13 50
	59.94i	33.72 59.94
	60i 33.75 60

Color temperature

6500K (with viewfinder barrel and eyepiece attached)

Indicators Green tally, TALLY/REC, BATT,

MAG, spare, SAVE

Input signals

Pb, Pr 0.7 Vp-p, asynchronous, 75 Ω terminated

Y 1.0 Vp-p, synchronous, 75 Ω terminated

Connector

CAMERA connector

Round type 20-pin

Supplied accessories

Operation manual (1)

Optional accessory

BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Assembly

Related accessories

HDC1500 Series HD Color Video Camera

HDW-F900R/750 ^1) /750P ^1) /730 ^1) HD Camcorder

1) To attach the viewfinder to the HDW-750/750P/730, the ROM (AT) version on the camcorder must be 1.50 or later.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Note

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