Panasonic AW-VF64N User Manual

Operating Instructions

4 CRT Viewfinder

Model No. AW-VF64N

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.

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Safety precautions

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 PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO 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
(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For 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.

FCC Note:

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.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use
only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s
authority to operate it.

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Safety precautions

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS
EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON
TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Note:

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

indicates safety information.

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Safety precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep
these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) D o not block any ve n t i l a t i on
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) D o no t instal l ne ar a ny h e at
sources such as radiators, heat
re g is t er s , s t o ve s, or o t her
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the pol arized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit
into yo u r o u t le t, consu l t a n
electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord form being
walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer, or
sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unp l ug this appara tus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Ser vicin g is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

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Contents

Accessories .......................................... 5

Introduction ...........................................

Major operating controls and

their functions ................................. 6

How to install

........................................ 7

How to detach the hood

How to adjust the viewfinder angle

5

Appearance ......................................... 10

Specifications ..................................... 11

....................... 9

.... 9

Accessories

Mounting base ....................................... 1

Mounting base screws .......................... 2

Introduction

 This 4-inch CRT viewfinder is designed to be used with a convertible camera (such as

the AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750 or AW-E860).

 The studio SDI card (AW-PB506A) or studio card (AW-PB305A) is required in order to

attach the unit to the convertible camera.

Notes

 The AW-VF64 cannot be installed to the following models;

AW-E300, AW-E300A, AW-E300S, AW-E600, AW-E800, AW-E800A, AW-RP605,
AW-PB605

 The ranges within which the operation of this unit is guaranteed are as follows:

Supply voltage: 10.5 V to 15.0
Ambient temperature:

These ranges are more limited than the guaranteed operating ranges of other

convertible cameras.
Ensure that the unit is used within the ranges given here without fail: otherwise,
trouble may result.

 Do not connect or disconnect the EVF connector while the unit’s power is still on.

Doing so may result in viewfinder trouble.

 Noise may interfere with the pictures shown if the unit is used in a location with strong

electrical or magnetic fields, such as near the transmitting antenna of a TV, radio
broadcast station, or near a motor.

 When the viewfinder unit is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a

specialized contractor to dispose of it properly in order to protect the environment.

+32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

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Major operating controls and their functions

 Hood

This is used to block extraneous light
which, when present, makes it hard to
see the screen. The unit comes with the
hood already mounted.
For details on how to detach the hood,

refer to page 9.

 Tally lamp

This lights when the camera is on the
air.

 Pan/tilt lock knob

This is used to adjust the angle of the
viewfinder.
First loosen it, decide on the position of
the viewfinder, and then tighten it up to

secure.

 Shoe fixture

 Shoe fixing screw

This is used to secure the viewfinder to
the interface bracket.

 EVF connector

This is connected to the EVF connector
2 on the interface bracket.

 Fixing screws (2)

These are used to secure the hood.

 Tally lamp (Top)

This lights when the camera is on the air.
It lights in tandem with tally lamp .

 Contrast control [CONT.]

This is used to adjust the contrast of the
images shown on the viewfinder screen.

 Brightness control [BRIGHT.]

This is used to adjust the brightness of
the viewfinder screen.

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How to install

Mounting to the interface bracket (AW-PB506A, AW-PB305A)

 Mount the interface bracket on the

tripod. (Screw: 1/4 – 20UNC)

 Mount the camera on the interface

bracket (AW-PB506A or AW-PB305A),
and turn the fixing knob to tighten the
camera securely.

Interface bracket:

AW-PB506A,
AW-PB305A

 Connect the EVF I/F cable (or EVF

cable)from the interface bracket to the
EVF I/F connector (or EVF connector)
on the camera.

Fixing knob

EVF I/F cable

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How to install

 Mount the mounting base that is

supplied to the viewfinder onto the top of
the interface bracket using the 2 screws
provided.
( Mount the base securely so that it is not

unsteady.)

 Slide the viewfinder from the back into

the mounting base on the top of the
interface bracket, and push it into place
completely until it stops.

 Turn the shoe fixing screw , and

tighten the viewfinder securely.

 Connect the EVF connector  from the

viewfinder to the EVF connector 2 on
the interface bracket.

Notes

 Before connecting the connector,

make sure that the power to all the
equipment has been turned off.

 For details on the connections of

each device, refer to the operating
instructions of the convertible camera,
studio SDI card (AW-PB506A) and
studio card (AW-PB305A).

Mounting base

2 screws

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How to detach the hood

Slide-in slot

 Loosen the hood fixing screws , one at the left and one at the right, and pull the hood

free.

 Return the hood fixing screws  to their original positions, and tighten them up.
 To re-attach the hood, first loosen the hood fixing screws , and insert the hood from

the front along the slide-in slots. Insert it firmly as far as it will go, and then secure it
using the hood fixing screws

.

How to adjust the viewfinder angle

Panning

Tilting

 To adjust the viewfinder angle, loosen the pan/tilt lock knob , set the viewfinder to an

angle at which the screen can easily be seen, and then tighten the knob to secure the
viewfinder in place.

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Appearance

4-1/2
(114)

Unit: inch (mm)

9-5/8 (244)

5-1/16 (128)

13 (330)

6-1/4 (158)

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Specifications

Power requirements

Power consumption: Approx. 9 W

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CRT:

Video input:

Resolution:

Internal indicator:

Adjustment function:

Operating temperature: +32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

Ambient operating humidity: 10% to 80% (without condensation)

Dimensions (WHD): 5-1/16”6-1/4”13” (128158330 mm)

Weight:

Finish: Main unit; Black resin molded part

Hood; Painted black

Weight and dimensions indicated above are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Approx. 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)

: DC 12 V (supplied from camera head)

4-inch black-and-white CRT

1.0 V [P-P] composite/high impedance

More than 500 lines

Tally indication (LED)

Contrast, brightness

(excluding protrusions)

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