Sony Ericsson PDW-530P - Manual (Page 28)

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2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
Shooting and recording/playback functions (1)
a Tally indicator
Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this
indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the
VDR (video disc recorder). Like the REC indicator in the
viewfinder, it flashes to indicate a problem. You can set the
indicator brightness with the TALLY switch.
b BRIGHT (brightness) control
This control adjusts the picture brightness on the
viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output
signal.
c CONTRAST control
This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder
screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal.
d PEAKING control
This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the
viewfinder screen to make focusing easier. It has no effect
on the camera output signal.
e ZEBRA switch
This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder
screen.
ON: The zebra pattern
1)
is displayed and stays.
OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed.
MOMENT: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5
to 6 seconds.
The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas
where the video level is approximately 70%.You can use
the setup menu to change the setting so that areas where
the video level is 100% and above are also displayed at the
same time.
For information about how to change the zebra pattern
setting in the setup menu, see 6-2-5 “Setting the
Viewfinder” on page 88.
1) Zebra pattern
The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the
picture where the video level is approximately 70% and 100% and above.
f TALLY switch
This switch controls the tally indicator, setting its
brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off.
HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is high.
OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.
LOW: The tally indicator brightness is low.
7 Viewfinder
8 Diopter adjustment ring
1 Tally indicator
Eyecup
2 BRIGHT control
3 CONTRAST control
4 PEAKING control
5 ZEBRA switch
6 TALLY switch
9 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever
0 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
qa Camera operator tally indicator
qs Viewfinder stopper
qd LOCK knob