JVC VF-HP840U Instruction Manual

VIEWFINDER

VF-HP840U

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.

LST0662-001A

Getting Started

FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all of these instructions.

Save these instructions for later use.

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall,

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

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

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. d.

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.

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

Safety Precautions

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

(POUR CANADA)

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 wish 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 con-stitute 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 for USA

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 and used in accordance with the 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.

CAUTION:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER fS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A est conforme á 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.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only.

CAUTION:

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.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V. ATTENTION: Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the side of 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.

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or for USA, the Electronics Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org.

This unit should be used with 12 V DC only.

Getting Started

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:

R Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built

broadcasting 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:

Cable

VF CABLE Shield Cable 0.58 m

DC CABLE Shield Cable 5 m

RETURN VIDEO Shield Cable 5 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.

Maximum Cable Length

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union]

Attention:

This symbol isonly 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

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 Technology Centre Europe GmbH Company name changed in: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 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 Technology Centre Europe GmbH Firmenname geändert in: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 F

riedberg

Deutschland

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvceurope.com to obtain information about the take-back 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.

Table of Contents Features

This product is an 8.4-inch color viewfinder for use in the GY-

Getting Started

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Precautions During Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Names and Functions of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setup

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mounting on KA-HD250U ...................................... 9

Connecting VF cable ............................................. 9

Mounting hood cover (provided) .......................... 10

Adjusting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Outputting images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HD250U/KA-HD250U studio system.

High Resolution

This is a large viewfinder with an 8.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768) LCD panel.

Multi Scan

Supports YPbPr (RGB) input of HD (1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60) and SD (480i 60, 576i 50). (For RGB, only SD is supported)

Return Video Input Terminal

This product is equipped with a return video input terminal and allows composite signals and HD component (Y signals only) input.

Menu Setting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Entering camera name ........................................11

Returning menu settings to default settings ......... 11

Menu screen content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MAIN MENU Screen ............................................ 12

MARKER SETTING Menu Screen ...................... 13

SHOOTING ASSIST Menu Screen .....................14

VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen ........................... 15

OTHERS Menu Screen ....................................... 15

Others

Precautions when using with GY-HD250U . . . . . . . 16

Terminal Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Selection DIP Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rich Marker

The product is installed with the Safety Zone display, two types of Zebra display and the Focus Assist function, all of which are highly useful in the studio.

Screen Menu Function

The menu is displayed on the screen and you can set or adjust the most appropriate monitor settings for the connected system.

How to read this manual

䡵 Definition of Symbols

Caution : Precautions that need to be taken during operation

Note : Details for reference, such as features and

restrictions during use.

A : Page or item to refer to.

䡵 Descriptions in this manual

● The copyright of this manual belongs to Victor Company of

Japan, Limited. Reproduction or duplication of a part or the whole of this manual without permission is prohibited.

● Product names of other companies contained in this

manual are the trademark or registered trademark of the respective companies. Symbols such as 姠, 姞, and 姝 are omitted in this manual.

● Designs, specifications, and other details contained in this

manual may be modified for improvement without prior notice.

Getting Started

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 subject to vapor or oil, such as kitchens.

● Places that emit radioactive rays or X-rays, and corrosive

gases.

䢇 Noise may occur in the images or their colors may change

when this product and the cable that is used to connect it are used at a place that is subject to strong radio or magnetic waves (e.g., near radios, TVs, transformers, or monitors).

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 connection cables before moving this product When moving this product, do so after turning off the power of the connected camera, and make sure that you unplug the cable from this product. Failure to do so may damage the cable or cause fire or electric shock.

Maintenance

䢇 Turn off the power of the connected 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 be altered or the paint fall off

when come into contact with rubber or vinyl products for a prolonged period of time.

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 may appear dark. 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 malfunction.

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 a cleaning cloth or spectacles cleaning cloth, by dipping it into a little amount 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.

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

E F

(Front)

CONTRAST

PEAKING

STATUS

BRIGHT

FOCUS ASSIST

1:1

A [MENU] Dial (Button)

Scroll up and down this dial to move up and down the cursor (X) for selecting items when the Menu screen is displayed. Press the dial to confirm the selected item.

B [STATUS/MENU] Button

● When the normal screen is displayed, press this button to

exit the status display set in the Menu (ASPECT MARKER, SAFETY ZONE, CENTER MARK, CAMERA NAME, ZEBRA). Press this button again to display the status.

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When the normal screen is displayed, press this button for more than 1 second to display the Menu screen. When the Menu screen is displayed, press this button to exit the Menu screen.

Note：

● Items where the [ASPECT MARKER], [SAFETY ZONE],

[CENTER MARK], [CAMERA NAME], [ZEBRA] display are set to AOFFB in the Menu will not be displayed on the Status screen even when this button is pressed.

C [BRIGHT] Adjustment Control

This adjusts the brightness of the screen. Turn to the right to brighten and turn to the left to darken.

D [CONTRAST] Adjustment Control

This adjusts the contrast of the screen. Turn to the right to increase the contrast and turn to the left to decrease the contrast.

E [PEAKING] Adjustment Control

This adjusts the peaking of the screen. Turn to the right to sharpen the contour and turn to the left to soften.

Caution：

● When this product is connected to GY-HD250U, the LCD

monitor display of the camera can be changed if you turn the PEAKING control on the camera. However, the monitor display at VF-HP840U cannot be changed. PEAKING for VFHP840U must be operated on VF-HP840U.

● When connected to GY-HD250U and [VF SIGNAL] setting at

the camera is set to ARGBB, [PEAKING] adjustment at the camera is forced to off.

● The above feature may not function depending on the

version of the camera’s software. For details, please consult JVC’s authorized dealers.

F [1 : 1] Button

Press this button to display the input video signals 1: 1 without resizing. During this display, the [ASPECT MARKER], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARK] display will be temporarily AOFFB.

G [FOCUS ASSIST] Button

Press this button to display the focused area in color. Accurate focusing can be done. (PEAKING cannot be adjusted.)

Note：

● The color and level of the focused area can be changed at

the Menu screen. (A Page 14)

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When connected to GY-HD250U and [VF SIGNAL] is set to

RGBB at the camera LCD/VF MENU screen, set FOCUS

ASSIST at the camera to

● When connected to GY-HD250U and the FOCUS ASSIST

setting on the camera is ON, pressing the [FOCUS ASSIST] button of this product will display APLEASE CHECK CAMERA SETTINGB.

● When connected to GY-HD250U, the product will not operate

under the following conditions. During BARS ON, SKIN COLOR ADJUST or SKIN AREA SW ON

● When connected to GY-HD250U, as the character being

output from the camera is recognized as focus area, set [ANALOG OUTPUT CHAR.] at the camera to AOFFB.

OFFB. Settings at VF will be invalid.

H TALLY Lamp

This displays the monitor status of the input screen in red or green. When Tally PGM (Program) signals are input, the lamp lights up in red. When Tally PVM (Preview) signals are input, the lamp lights up in green. When CALL signals are input, the lamp blinks in red.

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