Panasonic TV VCR Combo AK HVF931P User Manual

8z LCD Viewfinder  
Model AK-HVF931P  
BRIGHT  
CONTRAST  
PEAKING  
DIMMER  
F. TALLY  
ON  
OFF  
ASPECT  
16 9  
:
REMOTE  
4
:
3
TILT  
LOCK  
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these  
instructions completely.  
 
Contents  
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Environmental precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Controls and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Viewfinder operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
External dimension drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Overview  
The model AK-HVF931P is an LCD viewfinder which is designed for use with the AK-HC931P multi-format camera.  
Accessories  
• Flat screws for attaching the D-sub connector mounting clamp (M3k4)  
• Screws for attaching the D-sub connector (k2)  
• Tally No. sheet [k1 (1 set)]  
Operating precautions  
Handle the viewfinder carefully.  
Dropping the viewfinder or subjecting it to strong impact may cause malfunctioning and/or accidents.  
Operate the viewfinder within a temperature range of 32oF to 104oF (0oC to +40oC). Operation in locations below 32oF or  
above 104oF may adversely affect the internal parts.  
Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.  
Do not use the viewfinder outdoors.  
Install the viewfinder at a distance of at least 3.3 ft (1 meter) from the monitor.  
Maintenance  
Disconnect the optical fiber cable plug, and wipe the viewfinder with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in  
diluted kitchen detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the viewfinder gently.  
Caution  
Avoid using benzine, paint thinners or other volatile substances.  
If a chemically treated cloth is to be used, read the precautions for its use carefully.  
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Controls and their functions  
1 Front tally lamp  
When the tally lamp switch is at ON, this lamps lights  
when the red tally signal is input.  
1
2 Brightness adjustment control [BRIGHT]  
This is used to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
screen.  
1080i/60  
1080i/50  
720P  
3
3 Contrast adjustment control [CONTRAST]  
This is used to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder  
images.  
4 Peaking adjustment control [PEAKING]  
5 Brightness adjustment control [DIMMER] for the LED  
inside the viewfinder  
This is used to adjust the brightness of the LEDs (red,  
green, EXT) of the viewfinder.  
PANLOCK  
6 Front tally ON/OFF selector switch [F.TALLY]  
This is used turn the front tally lamp ON or OFF.  
BRIGHT  
7 Aspect ratio selector switch [ASPECT]  
This is used to switch the aspect ratio of the LCD screen  
from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa.  
2
3
4
5
CONTRAST  
PEAKING  
DIMMER  
When it is set to REMOTE, the aspect ratio is  
automatically switched from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa by  
the control on the camera.  
8 R tally indicators [R]  
These indicators light when the R tally signal is input.  
F. TALLY  
ON  
6
7
OFF  
ASPECT  
16  
:
9
REMOTE  
9 Tally indicator [G]  
This indicator lights when the G tally signal is input.  
4
:
3
: Lens extender indicator [EXT]  
This indicator lights when the extender has been  
attached to the lens.  
TILT  
LOCK  
; Hood anchoring knob  
9
8
G
R
R
R
8
:
8
;
EXT  
R
8
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Adjustments  
Viewfinder operations  
Viewfinder tilting  
Attaching and removing the hood  
1 Align the holes in the protruding part of the hood with the  
two anchoring screws at the top of the main unit, slide  
the hood downward, and anchor its top.  
Slide the hood downward,  
and anchor its top.  
Release direction  
Locking  
lever  
Hood  
Locking direction  
Tilt operation center  
Move the locking lever on the mechanism section of the  
main unit’s bottom panel in the counterclockwise (release)  
direction, tilt the viewfinder to the desired angle, and move  
the lever in the locking direction to lock it at this angle.  
Anchoring  
screw  
Viewfinder panning  
The pan lock lever can be found behind the mechanism  
section.  
The hood is anchored to the bottom of the main unit using  
the anchoring screws at the bottom of the hood.  
The front of the hood can be moved upward.  
Pan  
locking  
lever  
When the lever is moved counterclockwise, the top of the  
mechanism section can be rotated. Move the lever  
clockwise to lock the mechanism section in place.  
The viewfinder can be panned to any angle from +90o to  
–90o.  
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Viewfinder operations  
Mounting the viewfinder on the camera  
1 Press the knob on the camera and slide the D-Sub  
connector cover to detach it.  
D-Sub connector  
cover  
Knob  
2 Mount the viewfinder on the camera by uniting V form  
edge of the View finder with V form slot on the camera.  
When mounting ends, confirm whether the viewfinder is  
mounted to the camera firmly.  
Viewfinder  
V form slot  
V form edge  
Detaching the Viewfinder  
1 Press the knob on the camera and slide the viewfinder  
to detach it.  
When the viewfinder is detached, attach the D-Sub  
connector cover to the camera so that dust does not  
enter to the D-Sub connector.  
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External dimension drawings  
8-1/2z (215 mm)  
8-3/8z (212 mm)  
G
R
BRIGHT  
CONTRAST  
PEAKING  
DIMMER  
R
R
F. TALLY  
ON  
OFF  
ASPECT  
16 9  
:
REMOTE  
4
:
3
EXT  
R
TILT  
LOCK  
1080i/60  
1080i/50  
720P  
3
PANLOCK  
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Specifications  
Power supply: DC +12 V (supplied from camera)  
Power consumption: 15 W  
1indicates safety information.  
Switch functions:  
Front tally ON/OFF switching, aspect ratio switching  
Brightness, contrast, peaking  
32oF to 104oF (0oC to +40oC)  
–4oF to 140oF (–20oC to +60oC)  
Less than 85%  
8-7/16(W)k10-1/8(H)k8-3/8(D) inch (excluding pan-tilt head and protrusions)  
215(W)k257(H)k212(D) mm  
Approx. 4.1 lbs (1.85 kg)  
Adjustment functions:  
Operating temperature range:  
Storage temperature range:  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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