Panasonic AJ-HDX400P - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
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2-8 Viewfinder section
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1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)
While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be
viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The
warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses
and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers
(safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen
in the viewfinder.
2 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.
ON
: The zebra pattern is displayed.
OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.
3 TALLY switch
This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.
HIGH: The brightness of the front tally lamp is increased.
OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.
LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is reduced.
4 PEAKING control
This is used to adjust the outlines of the images seen
inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Its
adjustment does not affect the output signals of the
camera.
5 CONTRAST control
This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen inside
the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output
signals of the camera.
6 BRIGHT control
This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seen
inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the
output signals of the camera.
7 Front tally lamp
This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set to
the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit
is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display
like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. The lamp’s
brightness (HIGH or LOW) when it is lighted can be
selected using the TALLY switch.
8 Back tally lamp
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also
flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp
inside the viewfinder.
When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.
9 Eyepiece
: Diopter adjustment ring
This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in
such a way that the user can see the image on the
viewfinder screen most clearly.
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> Viewfinder stopper
This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.
? Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring
This is used to adjust the left-right position of the
viewfinder.
@ Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring
This is used to adjust the front-back position of the
viewfinder.
<Note>
For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and
adjusting its position.”