JVC VF-HP790G Instruction
STUDIO VIEWFINDER
VF-HP790G
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before beginning to operate this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the
body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
VF-HP790G
LST1110-001A
Introduction
FOR USA
These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all of these instructions.
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Save these instructions for later use.
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All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
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cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
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basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall,
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causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of
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the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
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of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to
operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
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of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons
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walking on it.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
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Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
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Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
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short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
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or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
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a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
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If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
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manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks
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to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3125A
II
Safety Precautions
POUR CANADA
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE
PAS OUVRIR
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
and used in accordance with the
CAUTION:
CHANGES OR MODIFICAT IONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER
PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE
PROBLEME.
Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est
suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de
personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent
dans le manuel d’instructions.
Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any
other power source.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A
L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
ATTENTION:
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V.
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres
sources d’alimentation électrique.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.
REMARQUE:
La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur
le cadre inférieur de l’unité.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book
are subject to possible change without prior notice.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
close to the apparatus.
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
(continued)
FOR EUROPE
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and
protection requirements of the corresponding European
Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video
appliances and can be used in the following environments:
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Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built
broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors
environments.
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for
electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables
not exceeding the following lengths:
Port Cable Length
VF CABLE Shield Cable 0.58 m
DC CABLE Shield Cable 5 m
SDI INPUT Coaxial Cable 2 m
Caution:
Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for
example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc.,
the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and
standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany
Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,
dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und
Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und
elektrischer Sicherheit überein.
Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company of Japan,
Limited ist:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Deutschland
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
Attention:
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic
equipment should not be disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve
natural resources and will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and
recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
Penalties may be applicable
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web
page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the takeback of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in
accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules
in your country for the treatment of old electrical and
electronic equipment.
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Table of Contents Features
This product is an 8.4-inch color viewfinder for use i n t he
Introduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Precautions During Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Names of Parts and Functions (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Names of Parts and Functions (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U/GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E/
KA-790G studio system.
High Resolution
A large viewfinder with an 8.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768) LCD
panel.
Setup
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mounting on KA-790G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting VF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mounting the Hood Cover (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjusting the Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Displaying the Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Menu
Setting the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Menu of this Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Entering the Camera Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Returning Menu Settings to Default Settings . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Camera Menu of the GY-HM790 Series . . . .7
Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MAIN MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MARKER SETTING Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SHOOTING ASSIST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OTHERS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Precautions when Using with the GY-HM790 Series . . . . . 12
Others
Te r mi n al Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Multi Scan
Supports YPbPr input of HD (1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60) and
SD (480i 60, 576i 50).
[SDI INPUT] Terminal
In addition to the camera’s viewfinder image, SDI image can
be input to this viewfinder.
Rich Marker
Equipped with Safety Zone display, two types of Zebra display
and Focus Assist function, all of which are highly useful in the
studio.
Screen Menu Function
Yo u can display the menu on the screen to set or adjust the
most appropriate monitor settings for the connecting system.
Yo u can make settings to the menus of this viewfinder and the
GY-HM790 series camera (except for some parts).
How to use this manual
䡵 Symbols used
Note : Describes precautions concerning the operation
of this product.
Memo : Describes reference information, such as
functions and usage restrictions of this product.
A : Indicates the reference page numbers and
reference items.
䡵 Content of this manual
● All rights reserved by JVC. Unauthorized duplication or
reprinting of this manual, in whole or in pa
prohibited.
● All other product names used in this manual are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
companies. Marks such as ™, 姞, and 姝 have been
omitted in this manual.
● Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of
this manua
without prior notice.
l are subject to change for improvement
rt, is strictly
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Introduction
Precautions During Use
Location of Storage and Use
䢇 Do not place this product at the following locations.
Doing so may cause the product to malfunction or break
down.
● Hot or cold places beyond the allowable operating
temperature range of 0 °C to +40 °C.
● Humid places beyond the allowable humidity range of
30 % RH to 80 % RH (non-condensing).
● Places in the vicinity of a strong magnetic field, such as
near transformers or motors
● Near equipment that emit radio waves, such as
transceivers or mobile phones.
● Places that are subject to dust or sand.
● Places that are subject to strong vibrations.
● Places that are susceptible to condensation, such as
near windows.
● Places that are
● Places that emit radioactive rays or X-rays, and
corrosive gases.
䢇 Noise may occur in the images or the colors may change
when this product and its connecting wire are used in
places subjected to strong radio or magnetic waves (e.g.,
near radios, TVs, transformers
subject to vapor or oil, such as kitchens.
Handling the Product
䢇 Insufficient ventilation may result in malfunction of this
product. Make sure that objects placed around this product
do not obstruct its ventilation.
䢇 Do not place containers filled with water (vases, plants,
cups, cosmetics, drugs and so on) on top of this product.
Water getting into the interior of the equipment may result
in fire and electric shock.
Moving the Product
Remove connecting cables before moving this product.
When moving this product, do so after turning off the power of
the connecting camera, and make sure to unplug the cable
from this product. Failure to do so may damage the cable,
causing fire or electric shock.
Maintenance
䢇 Turn off the power of the connecting camera before
performing maintenance of this product.
䢇 Use a soft cloth to wipe the product. Do not wipe using
thinner or benzene, as doing so may cause the surface to
melt or turn cloudy. When there is significant soiling, wipe
using a cloth by dipping it in a neutral detergent that is
diluted with water, followed by cleaning using a dry cloth.
䢇 The exterior of this product may change or the paint may
fall off when come into contact with rubber or vinyl products
for a prolonged period of time.
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, or monitors).
Energy Conservation
When this product is not used for a prolonged period of time,
turn off the power of the system for safety and energy
conservation purposes.
LCD Screen
Leaving the LCD screen exposed to the sun will damage the
LCD screen. Do not place the product outdoors or near a
window.
Do not scratch or press hard on the LCD screen, or place
objects on top of the screen. Blotches may appear on the
screen and lead to malfunction of the LCD panel.
When using the product in cold places, horizontal stripes and
trailing images may appear or the screen m
These are not malfunctions. The screen will appear normal
again when the temperature rises.
Continuous display of still images may cause residual images.
The screen will return to normal after some time.
When the product is in use, the screen or cabinet may
become warm. This is not a ma
lfunction.
ay appear dark.
Bright/Dark Spots
Bright spots (red, blue or green) and dark spots that are
continuously lit up may appear on the screen.
An LCD panel is manufactured with extremely precise
technology. Although it consists of more than 99.99 %
effective pixels, it may exhibit a very small number of
continuous bright or dark spots on the screen.
Maintaining the LCD Screen
The surface of an LCD screen is specially treated to control
reflections off the surface. Improper maintenance may affect
the performance of the screen. As such, please adhere to the
following points.
● Use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or spectacles
cleaning cloth to lightly wipe off any dirt on the surface of
the screen.
● When there is significant soiling, wipe using a soft cloth
such as
soaked with a bit of water.
● Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, acidic, alkaline or
abrasive cleaning fluid, or chemical wiping cloth to clean
the screen as they will scratch the surface.
a cleaning cloth or spectacles cleaning cloth
Disposal
● Do not dispose this product with other normal waste
products.
Do not throw the monitor into the rubbish that will be sent to
the dumping-ground.
● The fluorescent tube of this product contains mercury.
Follow the rules and regulations of the local authorities for
disposal.
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