Grass Valley EC 270 User Manual
3922 496 32091 January 2014 v1.2
EyeCatcher EC 270
User’s Guide
2.7-inch Color LCD Ocular Viewfinder
Declaration of Conformity
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands,
declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the
following standards:
- EN60065 : Safety
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
FCC Class A Statement
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to
radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct the interference.
Copyright
Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2014. Copying of this document and giving it
to others, and the use or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden
without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights
are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model
or design. Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development.
Trademarks
Grass Valley is a trademark of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are
service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Website
Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user’s guide updates and
additional information about your broadcast product: www.grassvalley.com
Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Installation
1.1 Mounting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 – Operation
2.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.1 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.2 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.1 LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.2 On screen indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.3 On screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3 Viewfinder menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.1 Entering the menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.2 Assigning user buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4 Operational functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.1 Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.2 Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.3 Ext1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.4 Ext2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.5 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.6 Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.7 Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.5 Camera VF functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.5.1 Viewfinder detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.5.2 Focus Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.5.3 Zebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Chapter 3 – Menu reference
3.1 Menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1.1 Diag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1.2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1.3 Config1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1.4 Config2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1.5 Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1.6 Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1.7 Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2 Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 4 – Specifications
4.1 Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1.2 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.1.4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2.1 Viewfinder lead connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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End-of-life product recycling
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the
programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley
has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or
disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the
European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental
Protection Agency, individual state or local agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use
of Best Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded
equipment. Upon request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction,
depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.
Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal,
including freight, however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment
from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup.
For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact
Grass Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries.
In the US and Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be
connected to the EH&S Department. In addition, information concerning Grass
Valley’s environmental policy can be found at:
www.grassvalley.com/about/environmental-policy
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Packing/Unpacking
Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt. If
the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the
contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the unit has
been checked mechanically and electrically.
The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top. Remove
the cushioning material and lift out the contents.
The contents of the shipment should be checked against the packing list. If the
contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the unit does
not perform correctly when unpacked, notify your Grass Valley sales or service
centre within eight days.
If the shipping container shows signs of damage or stress, notify the carrier as well.
If the unit is being returned to Grass Valley for servicing, try to use the containers
and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service
required, return address, model number, full serial number and the return number
which will be supplied by your Grass Valley service centre.
If the original packing can no longer be used, the following general instructions
should be used for repacking with commercially available materials:
• Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic.
• Use a strong shipping container.
• Use a layer of shock-absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide
firm cushioning and prevent movement inside container.
• Seal shipping container securely.
• Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
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Important information
Read this information carefully before installing this equipment and retain them for
future reference. Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear
in the manual. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Safety Summary
This information is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are
aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic
equipment. It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions
which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made
inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing
authority must then be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the
apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage.
The unit is protected according to IEC 60529 IP54 (dust-protected and resistant to
splashing water).
Warnings
Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent
death or injury to personnel.
• Do not modify this equipment;
• Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the
manufacturer;
• There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only or contact your local Grass Valley representative;
Cautions
Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent
damage or destruction to equipment or property.
• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration;
• Do not expose the unit to extremes of temperature;
• Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder.
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Wichtige Hinweise
Lesen Sie bitte diese Hinweise genau bevor Sie diese Apparatur installieren und
erhalten Sie Sie für künftiges Nachslagen. Beachten und Lesen Sie alle mit
“Achtung” und “Vorsicht” gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise. Änderungen haben zur
Folge, dass die Garantie ungültig wird und der Benutzer für etwaige durch die
veränderte Ausrüstung verursachte Störungen haftbar gemacht werden könnte.
Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung)
Diese Informationen sind als Leitfaden für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal gedacht, das
die Gefahren beim Umgang mit potenziell gefährlicher elektrischer/elektronischer
Ausrüstung kennt. Es handelt sich dabei nicht um eine vollständige
Zusammenstellung aller Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, die beim Gebrauch dieser oder
anderer elektronischer Geräte zu beachten sind.
Wenn eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist, muss das
Gerät außer Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden. Dann
muss der zuständige Kundendienst benachrichtigt werden. Eine Beeinträchtigung
der Sicherheit ist zum Beispiel dann wahrscheinlich, wenn das Gerät nicht wie
vorgesehen funktioniert oder einen sichtbaren Schaden aufweist.
Dieser Ausrüstung ist gemäß IE 60529 IP54 geschützt (Staub- und
Spritwassergeschützt).
Vorsicht
Mit “Vorsicht” wird auf eine Gefahr hingewiesen, die korrekte Arbeits- oder
Verfahrensweisen erfordert, um Tod oder Verletzung zu verhindern.
• An dieser Ausrüstung dürfen keine Änderungen vorgenommen werden;
• Es sollen nur von den Hersteller empfohlene Zubehöre verwendet werden;
• Dieses Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal vornehmen lassen oder nehmen Sie Kontakt auf
mit Ihrem Grass Valley Vertretene;
Achtung
Mit “Achtung” werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet, die zu befolgen sind,
um eine Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw. von Eigentum zu
verhindern.
• Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen stöße oder Zittern ausgesetzt werden;
• Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen Temperaturen ausgesetzt werden.
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Chapter 1
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Installation
1.1 Mounting the viewfinder
To mount the viewfinder onto the camera proceed as follows:
• Loosen locking ring (2) of viewfinder support bracket (1) at the front of the
camera handgrip. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.)
• Push the locking pin (3) in and slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support
bracket (1).
• Tighten the locking ring (2) by turning it clockwise (as seen from rear) so that
the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.
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To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder, fit the eye
piece cover to the rubber eyepiece. Spare eye piece covers are available via your
Grass Valley representative.
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Chapter 1 - Installation
Tip
• Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (1) at the top
right of the camera.
• Attach the microphone holder (2) onto the viewfinder and secure with the
knurled screw (3).
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Guide the viewfinder cable along the front of the camera and attach it to one of the
cable clips.
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1.2 Positioning the viewfinder
The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your
requirements:
• Loosen the locking ring (1). As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the
locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.
• Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position.
• Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning clockwise.
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The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis:
• Loosen the support bracket round bar retaining lever (3).
• Slide the round bar (2) forwards or backwards.
• When the desired position is reached tighten the round bar retaining lever (3)
again.
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