Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.____________________
Serial No.____________________
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors),
E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1
(résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien)
und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 17-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.
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Für Kunden in Europa
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei
jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.
• The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with
high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel
ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of
pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always
on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a
long period of use, because of the physical
characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such
“stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These
problems are not a malfunction.
• If you leave the viewfinder displaying a still image for
a long time, an image may remain on the screen and be
superimposed as a ghosting image. Turn the power off
if the viewfinder is not to be used for an extended period
of time.
• When using the viewfinder at low temperature,
dynamic resolution drops just after turning the power
on.
• Use a blower to remove dust from the screen.
• Do not use a solvent such as thinner to clean the screen.
Screen saver
• This product has a built-in screen saver function to
reduce burn-in. When an almost still image is displayed
for more than five minutes, the screen saver starts
automatically and the brightness of the screen
decreases.
• The screen saver stops when the camera image is
changed or the viewfinder status is displayed.
Table of Contents / Precautions
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Overview
The DXF-C50WA Electronic Viewfinder is a 5-type
LCD color viewfinder for use with a Sony color video
camera/camcorder.
This viewfinder has the following features:
Wide viewing angle
5-type IPS-LCD enables wide viewing angle.
Focus Assist function
This viewfinder comes with original Focus Assist
function to support accurate focusing.
• Image magnification function
A portion of the image can be magnified while
displaying the image for composing the picture.
• Peaking Plus function
Edge enhancement can be performed on the object that
is specified using a color, area selected, or both.
Supplied studio monitor hood and VFH570 optional OB hood
The studio monitor hood is supplied.
The VFH-570 optional OB hood offers superior shading
character.
To switch to preset adjustment settings
Brightness, contrast, peaking, and chroma levels can be
preset for selection through an assignable switch or a
menu operation.
Assignable switch
Two assignable switches are provided for the storage of
frequently used functions.
Tally lamps
The viewfinder comes with two tally lamps (red and
green), which light up in response to tally signals.
Waveform Monitor function
The input signal waveform can be basically displayed in
the sub display.
Guide Frame function
A standard horizontal/vertical frame guide can be
displayed.
Superior operation
Panning up to 90° left and right is possible. Tilting 90° up
and 60° down is also possible.
The DXF-C50WA has no movement of the weight center
and offers superior operations, because it is light (approx.
1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)) and features a strong aluminium
diecast and water-resist body.
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Functions of Parts and Controls
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qg
qf
qd
qs
qa
a MAG (magnification) indicator
Lights up when the displayed image is magnified (when
the ASSIGN. switch of the MAGNIFICATION function
is set to “ON,” or “MAGNIFICATION” in the
MAGNIFICATION menu is set to “ON”).
b R TALLY indicator (red)
Lights when the red tally signal is input.
c G TALLY indicator (green)
Lights when the green tally signal is input.
d BATT (battery) indicator
Lights up or flashes, to indicate the status of the battery
attached to the camera as follows.
Lit: The battery is drained.
Flashing: The voltage of the battery has dropped below
the threshold value.
To prevent camera from shutting down, change the
battery as soon as possible after this indicator begins
flashing.
The threshold battery voltage value at which this
indicator begins flashing can be set by the camera. For
details, refer to the operating instructions for the camera.
The lamp lights in the same way as the R TALLY
indicator lights when a red tally signal is input. To enable
up-tally lamp, set the ASSIGN. switch of the UP TALLY
function to “ON,” or set “UP TALLY” in the TALLY/
IND menu to “ON.”
f BRIGHT control
1)
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
g CONTRAST control
1)
Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image.
h PEAKING control
1)
Adjusts the sharpness of the viewfinder image.
Turn the control clockwise to make the edges sharper.
1)
These controls do not affect the output signal of the camera.
i Tilt lock knob
Fixes any tilting position.
j Connector
Connect to a camera’s VF connector.
Power, video signal and tally signal are supplied through
this connector.
e Up-tally lamp (red)
The supplied number plate can be attached to this.
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k (attention) indicator (amber)
This indicator lights up when the shutter switch of the
camera is set to ON, or gain is over 3 dB.
Attaching to the Camera
Certain models allow you to specify the operating
conditions under which the indicator lights up. For
details, refer to the operating instructions for the camera.
l POWER switch
Turns off the power of the viewfinder and goes into a
power-saving mode when SAVE is selected.
m ASSIGN. (assignable) switches
Can be used to store frequently used functions.
The switch above is the ASSIGN. 1 switch, and the one
below is ASSIGN. 2.
Storing a function is done using “ASSIGN.1” or
“ASSIGN.2” in the FUNCTION menu.
n MENU switch
Displays the menu. Use with the MENU SEL control to
set various functions.
When the menu is not displayed and this switch is pressed
and held for three seconds or more, “VR LOCK” appears.
This locks the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING
controls at their current settings, preventing accidental
operation. To unlock the controls, press this switch for
three seconds or more again so that “VR UNLOCK”
appears.
1Slide the bracket fully into the accessory shoe of the
camera until the end stop.
2Tighten the fixing ring to secure the viewfinder.
Fixing ring
Bracket
Accessory
shoe
Stopper
3Connect the connector to the camera’s VF connector.
Clamp the connecting cable with the clamper as
shown in the following figure.
Clamper
For details on operations, see “Using the Menu” on page
36.
o MENU SEL (menu selection) control
Turn the control to select a menu item, and then press the
control to confirm the selection. Use with the MENU
switch to set various functions.
When the menu is not displayed, pressing this control
shows the status information of the viewfinder on the
screen.
For details on operations, see “Using the Menu” on page
36.
To the
camera’s VF
connector
Connecting
cable
To detach the viewfinder from the camera
Loosen the fixing ring and pull the viewfinder out of the
accessory shoe in the opposite direction.
Attaching to the Camera
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Turning on the
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Viewfinder
When the camera is turned on and the POWER switch of
the viewfinder is set to ON, power is supplied to the
viewfinder.
The image will be displayed several seconds after
supplying power to the viewfinder.
Position
Use the unit after adjusting the viewfinder position as
follows:
Panning Adjustment
180°
From the front-center position, you can rotate the
viewfinder (for panning) up to 90° in the left and right
directions.
Turning on the Viewfinder / Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
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Tilt Adjustment
Attaching Accessories
60°
90°
Tilt lock knob.
(Lock into
position by
turning to the
right)
Attaching a Hood
You can attach the VFH-570 in the same way as the
supplied studio monitor hood.
This section describes the procedure of attaching the
studio monitor hood.
1To attach the hood, hook the upper part of the hood
over the projection on the top of the viewfinder.
Projection
1Unlock by turning the tilt lock knob to the left.
2Adjust the tilt angle.
3Lock into position by turning the tilt lock knob to the
right.
2Tighten the screw to fix the viewfinder.
Screw
Attaching Accessories
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Attaching a Number Plate
Insert the tabs on the sides of the number plate into each
slit in the up-tally lamp.
Using the Focus Assist
Function
Up-tally lamp
Number plate
1
Slit
For details on menu operations, see “Using the Menu”
on page 36.
PEAKING PLUS Function
This function can be used to sharpen the edges of an
image that is specified using the color, area selected, or
both. You can also enhance the edges of the entire image.
This function has no effect on the camera’s video output
signals.
To sharpen edges by specifying the color
1Press the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned the
PEAKING PLUS function to switch to the
PEAKING PLUS mode.
You can also set to this mode using “PEAKING
MODE” from the PEAKING menu (see page 39).
2Select “COLOR” under “COLOR/AREA SEL” of
the PEAKING menu.
3Press and hold the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned
the PEAKING PLUS function for 1 second or more
(the detection area marker appears in the center of
the screen), align the color to be corrected in the
detection area marker, and then release the switch.
The color that is to be corrected will be detected.
Detection
area marker
: Effective edge enhancement area
4Adjust the effective edge enhancement area of the
color using the following menus in the PEAKING
menu.
• HUE PHASE: Hue center position
• HUE WIDTH: Hue range
• SAT WIDTH: Saturation range
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– direction:
Narrows the effective range
Turn the control clockwise to make the edges
sharper.
+ direction:
Widens the effective range
5Adjust the amount of correction with the PEAKING
control.
Only the edges of the object that coincides with the
color detected in step 3 will be sharpened.
Turn the control clockwise to make the edges
sharper.
To sharpen edges by specifying the
display area
1Press the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned the
PEAKING PLUS function to switch to the
PEAKING PLUS mode.
You can also set to this mode using “PEAKING
MODE” from the PEAKING menu (see page 39).
2Select “AREA” under “COLOR/AREA SEL” of the
PEAKING menu.
3Select an area under “POSITION” of the PEAKING
menu.
To specify both color and area
1Press the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned the
PEAKING PLUS function to switch to the
PEAKING PLUS mode.
The PEAKING PLUS indicator lights up.
You can also set to this mode using “PEAKING
MODE” from the PEAKING menu (see page 39).
2Select “BOTH” under “COLOR/AREA SEL” of the
PEAKING menu.
3Select an area under “POSITION” of the PEAKING
menu.
CNTUPPERLOWERRIGHTLEFT
If the “POSITION” setting is changed, the “MAG
POSITION” setting on the MAGNIFICATION
menu will be changed too.
4Press and hold the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned
the PEAKING PLUS function for 1 second or more
(the detection area marker appears in the center of
the screen), align the color to be corrected in the
detection area marker, and then release the switch.
The color that is to be corrected will be detected.
: Effective edge enhancement area
CNTUPPERLOWERRIGHTLEFT
If the “POSITION” setting is changed, the “MAG
POSITION” setting on the MAGNIFICATION
menu will be changed too.
4Adjust the amount of correction with the PEAKING
control.
Only the edges of the object within the area selected
in step 3 will be sharpened.
: Effective edge enhancement area
5Adjust the effective edge enhancement area of the
color using the following menus in the PEAKING
menu.
• HUE PHASE: Hue center position
• HUE WIDTH: Hue range
• SAT WIDTH: Saturation range
6Adjust the amount of correction with the PEAKING
control.
Using the Focus Assist Function
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The edges of the object that coincides with the color
detected in step 4 are sharpened within the area
selected in step 3.
Turn the control clockwise to make the edges
sharper.
To enhance the edges of the entire image
1Press the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned the
PEAKING PLUS function to switch to the STD
(standard) mode.
You can also set to this mode using “PEAKING
MODE” from the PEAKING menu (see page 39).
2Adjust the amount of correction with the PEAKING
control.
Turn the control clockwise to make the edges
sharper.
MAGNIFICATION Function
This function enables you to display both images for
picture composition and for focusing at the same time.
MODE1: Standard magnified display
MODE2: Displays the original image at the bottom
right corner of the magnified image
MODE3: Displays the magnified image at the center
of the original image
1Press the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned the
MAGNIFICATION function.
The image is magnified.
You can also set to this mode from the
MAGNIFICATION menu (see page 40).
2Press and hold the ASSIGN. switch that is assigned
the MAGNIFICATION function.
The magnified area changes in the following
sequence.
You can also select an area under “MAG
POSITION” of the MAGNIFICATION menu (see
page 40).
CNTUPPERLOWERRIGHTLEFT
If the “MAG POSITION” setting is changed, the
“POSITION” setting on the PEAKING menu will be
changed too.
3Select one of the display modes (MODE1 to
MODE3) under “MODE SEL” of the
MAGNIFICATION menu.
To return to normal display
The two manners of returning to the normal display,
under “AUTO RELEASE” settings in the
MAGNIFICATION menu, are as follows.
“AUTO”: Returns to the normal display automatically
about five seconds after magnifying the image using
the ASSIGN. switch.
“MAN”: Press the ASSIGN. switch again to return to the
normal display.
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5Select “YES.”
Using the Level Adjust
Function
For details on menu operations, see “Using the Menu”
on page 36.
This function can be used to display the output level of the
camera after adjustment inside the unit.
Notes
• The output level of camera cannot be adjusted. This
function has no effect on the camera’s output signals.
• Set the camera not to display the characters or the
markers before executing “AUTO SETUP.”
1Input the built-in color bar signal of camera to the
viewfinder.
The viewfinder can display the color bars below.
• 75% full field color bar
• 100-75% full field color bar
• 100% full field color bar
•SMPTE color bar
• Multi-format color bar
The setting is executed. Select “NO” to cancel.
“COMPLETE” is displayed when setting is finished.
“ERROR” is displayed if a setting is not finished
completely. In this case, input the color bar correctly
from step 3.
For details about the built-in color bar, refer to the
operating instructions for the camera.
2Select the color bar to display in the viewfinder
under “COLOR BARS” of the LEVEL ADJUST
menu.
The viewfinder recognizes the type of color bar input
from the camera automatically when “AUTO” is
selected.
To set the color bar manually, select one of the color
bars below.
7575: 75% full field color bar
10075: 100-75% full field color bar
100: 100% full field color bar
SMPTE: SMPTE color bar
MULTI: Multi-format color bar
3Select “AUTO” under “AUTO ADJUST” of the
LEVEL ADJUST menu.
For a specified camera, you can also select “PRST
1,” “PRST 2,” “PRST 3” or “PRST” instead of
“AUTO.” For details, see “AUTO ADJUST” in the
LEVEL ADJUST menu, on page 43.
4Select “EXEC” under “AUTO SETUP” of the
LEVEL ADJUST menu.
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Using the Menu
item select mode. Press the MENU switch again to
return to page select mode.
3Select menu items.
Many of the viewfinder’s functions can be set by a menu
operation.
Basic Menu Operations
1Enter the menu.
Press the MENU switch.
A menu page appears in the viewfinder display.
VF MENUV
?
01 FUNCTION
ASS I GN 1
ASS I GN..2
KN EE
MON C HROM EO
CHR MAO:0
PEA I NG PL US SWK:EDOM1
The viewfinder menu can be displayed at the same
time a picture from the camera is being displayed.
The camera picture or menu darkens so that it
appears dimly behind the viewfinder menu.
FMENU
:
MONO
:
MAG
:
FOF
:
FOF
With the
c mark positioned to the left of a menu item
on the selected menu page (item select mode), turn
the MENU SEL control to move the
c mark to the
desired menu item.
To move the
clockwise. To move the
c mark downward, turn the control
c mark upward, turn the
control counterclockwise.
Item select mode
c mark
VF MENU
4
TION
SEL
POS I ITON
:
FOF
:
EDOM1
:
CNT
:
HGIRT
:
TUAO
c mark to the left of the desired menu
MAGN I F I CA
c
MOD E
MAG
DISPLAY POSI TION
AUTO REL EASE
Position the
0MAGNIFICATION
item, and then press the MENU SEL control.
A ? mark appears to the left of the setting and the
settings screen is activated (value setting mode).
2Select a menu page.
While the ? mark appears to the left of the page
number (page select mode), turn the MENU SEL
control.
The menu changes to another page.
Page select mode
? mark
0?MAGNIFICATION
MAG
MOD E S E L
MAG
DISPLAY POSI TION
AUTO REL EASE
When the desired menu page appears, press the
MENU SEL control.
The
c mark appears to the left of a menu item on the
selected menu page (item select mode).
• To select another menu page, press the MENU
switch to return to the page select mode.
• If the ? mark appears to the left of the setting (value
setting mode), press the MENU switch to return to
VF MENU
NIF ICAT ION
POS I ITON
:
FOF
:
:
:
:
14EDOM
CNT
HGIRT
TUAO
Value setting mode
V
0MAGNIFICATION4
MAGN I F I CA
MOD E
MAG
DISPLAY POSI TION
AUTO REL EASE
FMENU
TION
SEL
POS I ITON
:
FOF
:
EDOM1
?
:
CNT
:
HGIRT
:
TUAO
To select another menu item, press the MENU
switch to return to item select mode.
4Change the value of a setting.
With the ? mark positioned to the left of the setting
(value setting mode), turn the MENU SEL control to
change the value.
If the setting is a numerical value, turn the MENU
SEL control clockwise to increase the value, and
counterclockwise to decrease the value.
Turning the control quickly changes the value
rapidly, and turning it slowly allows you to make
fine adjustments.
5Enter the setting.
Press the MENU SEL control.
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The setting is entered and the menu returns to item
select mode.
If you press the MENU switch before pressing the
MENU SEL control, the setting returns to the value
that was previously set and then the menu returns to
item select mode.
6Set other menu items.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other menu items.
7End menu operations.
Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the menu
page disappears from the display.
To restore a setting to its factory default
value
While the ? mark appears to the left of the menu item to
be restored, and then press the MENU SEL control for
two seconds or more.
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List of Menu Items
Notes
• “– – –” appears to the left of settings that cannot be
selected.
• Some settings cannot be selected unless the previous
menu item is set to “ON.”
PageMenuItemSettings
(default in [ ])
01FUNCTIONASSIGN. 1KNEE/PRST/
[MONO]/MAG/
UPTLY/PEAK+/
GUIDE/WFM
ASSIGN. 2KNEE/PRST/
MONO/[MAG]/
UPTLY/PEAK+/
GUIDE/WFM
KNEE[OFF]/ONFor turning the KNEE correction circuit ON or OFF.
MONOCHROME [OFF]/ONFor selecting color display (OFF) or black-and-white display
CHROMA–99 to [0] to 99For setting the chroma level.
PEAKING PLUS SW[MODE1]/MODE2 For selecting the operation mode upon pressing the
02TALLY/INDUP TALLYOFF/[ON]For controlling the up-tally lamp.
UP TALLY DIM1 to [5] to 10For setting the brightness of the up-tally lamp.
TALLY/INDOFF/[ON]For activating all tally lamps and indicators (ON) or
TALLY/IND DIM1 to [5] to 10For setting the brightness of the tally lamps and indicators.
Function
For assigning a function to the ASSIGN. 1 switch.
Detailed settings of the individual features can be specified
on the respective menu pages.
KNEE: Toggles the KNEE correction circuit between ON
and OFF
PRST: Toggles PRESET between ON and OFF (see
PRESET menu on the page 42)
MONO: Toggles the black-and-white display between ON
and OFF
MAG: Toggles the magnification function between ON
and OFF (Press and hold for one second or more to
select the area to magnify)
UPTLY: Toggles UP TALLY between ON and OFF
PEAK+: Toggles the peaking mode between STD and
PLUS (Press and hold for one second or more to
execute COLOR DETECT)
GUIDE: Toggles GUIDE FRAME between ON and OFF
WFM: Toggles WAVEFORM between ON and OFF
For assigning a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch.
The assignable functions are the same as those for
ASSIGN. 1.
(ON).
Lowering the value decreases the chroma level.
ASSIGN. switch that is assigned the PEAKING PLUS
function.
MODE1: Toggles the PEAKING MODE STD h PLUS
MODE2: Toggles in the sequence of STD t COLOR t
AREA t BOTH t STD
ON: Enables up-tally lamp
OFF: Disables up-tally lamp (Does not light up even
when the camera receives red tally signals)
Raising the value increases the brightness; lowering the
value decreases the brightness.
activating only the BATT indicator (OFF).
Raising the value increases the brightness; lowering the
value decreases the brightness.
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PageMenuItemSettings
(default in [ ])
03PEAKINGPEAKING MODE [STD]/PLUSFor selecting a peaking mode.
COLOR/AREA
SEL
POSITION
PEAKING UP[OFF]/ONFor selecting whether to increase the peaking level by +6 dB
COLOR DETECT EXECFor detecting the color of which its edges are to be
HUE PHASE[0] to 359For specifying the hue center position of which edge
HUE WIDTH–99 to [0] to 99For specifying the hue range of which edge enhancement is
SAT WIDTH–99 to [0] to 99For specifying the saturation range of which edge
FREQUENCYL/[M]/MH/HFor specifying the center frequency of edge enhancement
RANGE1 to [2] to 3For specifying the variability of edge enhancement level.
a)
[COLOR]/AREA/
BOTH
[CNT]/UPPER/
RIGHT/LOWER/
LEFT
Function
STD: Standard mode
PLUS: PEAKING PLUS mode
For selecting a peaking plus mode.
COLOR: Sharpens the edges for the selected color only
AREA: Sharpens the edges for the selected area only
BOTH: Sharpens the edges for the selected color and
area only
For selecting the effective PEAKING area when “AREA” or
“BOTH” is selected in “COLOR/AREA SEL.”
The “POSITION” settings are linked to the “MAG
POSITION” settings of the MAGNIFICATION menu.
CNT: Sharpens the edges of the center area
UPPER: Sharpens the edges of the upper area
RIGHT: Sharpens the edges of the right area
LOWER: Sharpens the edges of the lower area
LEFT: Sharpens the edges of the left area
or not when “PLUS” is selected in “PEAKING MODE.”
OFF: RANGE setting
ON: RANGE setting +6 dB
enhanced.
This feature is enabled only when COLOR or BOTH is
selected.
enhancement is to be performed.
to be performed.
enhancement is to be performed.
signals.
Using the Menu
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PageMenuItemSettings
(default in [ ])
04MAGNIFICATION MAGNIFICATION [OFF]/ONFor selecting normal display (OFF) or magnified display
MODE SEL[MODE1]/MODE2/
MODE3
Function
(ON).
Normal display (OFF) is selected whenever the power is
turned on.
For selecting a magnification mode.
MAG POSITION[CNT]/UPPER/
DISPLAY
POSITION
AUTO RELEASE [AUTO]/MANFor specifying the manner in which the magnified display
05GUIDE FRAMEDisplays the horizontal/vertical line
guide frame. The right illustration
shows the “3X3” setting under
“ PAT T E R N S EL .”
RIGHT/LOWER/
LEFT
LEFT/[RIGHT]For selecting the magnified display (sub display) position.
For selecting the area to magnify when the magnification
mode is enabled.
The “MAG POSITION” settings are linked to the
“POSITION” settings of the PEAKING menu.
CNT: Magnifies the center area
UPPER: Magnifies the upper area
RIGHT: Magnifies the right area
LOWER: Magnifies the lower area
LEFT: Magnifies the left area
LEFT: Displays the sub display in the lower left of the
screen
RIGHT: Displays the sub display in the lower right of the
screen
returns to normal display.
AUTO: After the magnified display appears by pressing
ASSIGN. 1 switch or ASSIGN. 2 switch, the display
returns to normal automatically after about five
seconds
MAN: After the magnified display appears by pressing
ASSIGN. 1 switch or ASSIGN. 2 switch, the display
returns to normal when ASSIGN. 1 switch or ASSIGN.
2 switch is pressed again
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GUIDE FRAME[OFF]/ONFor selecting normal display (OFF), or display with guide
frame (ON).
PAT T E R N S E L[3X3]/5X5/9X9For selecting the guide frame cell pattern.
COLOR[W]/R/G/B/YLFor selecting the guide frame color.
LEVEL1 to [5] to 10For setting the guide frame display level. Increasing the
value brightens the guide frame display.
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PageMenuItemSettings
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06WAVEFORMDisplays a simplified input signal
waveform as a sub display. The right
illustration is an example of the
waveform monitor when a color bar
signal is input.
Notes
• Adjust the output level of camera
under the LEVEL ADJUST menu
before using the WAVEFORM menu
(waveform monitor display).
• The waveform monitor allows for easy
checking of an image waveform.
Function
Selected
LINE
Cursor
Waveform
WAVEFORM[OFF]/ONFor selecting normal display (OFF) or waveform monitor
display (ON).
INTENSITY1 to [5] to 10For setting the brightness of the waveform monitor display.
Increasing the value brightens the waveform monitor
display.
POSITIONLEFT/[RIGHT]For selecting the position of the waveform monitor display.
LEFT: Displays the waveform monitor display in the lower
left of the screen
RIGHT: Displays the waveform monitor display in the
lower right of the screen
LEFTRIGHT
HALF TONE[OFF]/ONFor selecting black for the background of the waveform
monitor display (OFF), or the halftone (transparent) display
(ON).
SWEEP[LINE]/FIELDFor selecting the display mode of waveform monitor.
LINE: Displays the video level at any point on the
horizontal axis of the image
FIELD: Displays the video level at any point on the
vertical axis of the image
LINE SELECT[OFF]/ONFor selecting the normal waveform monitor display (OFF), or
waveform monitor display for the selected LINE level (ON),
when “LINE” is selected in “SWEEP.”
LINE0 to [50] to 100For setting the position of selected LINE when “ON” is
selected in “LINE SELECT.” Increasing the value shifts the
selected LINE lower, and decreasing the value shifts it
upwards.
COLOR[W]/R/G/B/YLFor selecting the color of selected LINE.
INTENSITY1 to [5] to 10For setting the brightness of selected LINE. Increasing the
value brightens the selected LINE display.
CURSOR0 to [50] to 100For setting the cursor position in waveform monitor display.
Increasing the value shifts the cursor up, and decreasing the
value shifts it lower.
COLOR[W]/R/G/B/YLFor selecting the cursor display color in the waveform
monitor display.
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07PRESETPRESET[OFF]/ONFor selecting whether to enable the settings of the BRIGHT,
PRST BRIGHT–99 to [0] to 99For setting the image brightness when “ON” is selected in
PRST
CONTRAST
PRST PEAKING[0] to 100For setting the peaking level when “ON” is selected in
PRST CHROMA–99 to [0] to 99For setting the chroma level when “ON” is selected in
08STATUS DISPLAY ASSIGN.1OFF/[ON]For selecting whether the changes in the status of the
ASSIGN.2OFF/[ON]For selecting whether the changes in the status of the
BRIGHTOFF/[ON]For selecting whether the setting of the BRIGHT control is
CONTRASTOFF/[ON]For selecting whether the setting of the CONTRAST control
PEAKINGOFF/[ON]For selecting whether the setting of the PEAKING control is
09CAMERA
CONTROL
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COLOR TEMP
DISPLAYOFF/[ON]For selecting whether the characters from the camera are
PEAKINGOFF/[ON]For selecting whether the camera PEAKING function is
b)
ADJUST ITEM[OFF]/BIAS/GAIN For selecting a display when adjusting the color temperature
ADJUST BIAS R–99 to [0] to 99For adjusting the color temperature of dark areas when
ADJUST BIAS G –99 to [0] to 99
ADJUST BIAS B–99 to [0] to 99
ADJUST GAIN R –99 to [0] to 99For adjusting the color temperature of bright areas when
ADJUST GAIN G –99 to [0] to 99
ADJUST GAIN B –99 to [0] to 99
–99 to [0] to 99For setting the image contrast when “ON” is selected in
Function
CONTRAST, PEAKING controls and the chroma level in the
FUNCTION menu, or to enable the preset “PRST BRIGHT,”
“PRST CONTRAST,” “PRST PEAKING,” and “PRST
CHROMA” values in the PRESET menu.
OFF: Enables the settings of the controls and the preset
chroma level in the FUNCTION menu
ON: Enables the PRESET menu settings
“PRESET.”
Raising the value increases the brightness of the image.
“PRESET.”
Raising the value increases the contrast of the image.
“PRESET.”
Raising the value increases the amount of correction.
“PRESET.”
Raising the value increases the chroma level.
function assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 switch is displayed (ON)
or not (OFF).
function assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch is displayed (ON)
or not (OFF).
displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
is displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
displayed (ON) or not (OFF).
effective (ON) or not (OFF).
of the screen.
OFF: Displays the normal picture
BIAS: Switches to the picture for BIAS adjustment
GAIN: Switches to the picture for GAIN adjustment
Normal display (OFF) is selected whenever the power is
turned on.
“BIAS” is selected in “ADJUST ITEM.”
“GAIN” is selected in “ADJUST ITEM.”
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PageMenuItemSettings
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LEVEL ADJUST
AUTO ADJUSTFor SD signal input
[AUTO]/PRST 1/
PRST 2/PRST 3
For HD signal input
[AUTO]/PRSTFor adjusting the output level of the camera automatically
AUTO SETUP– – –/[EXEC]For executing automatic adjustment of output level when
COLOR BARS7575/10075/100/
SMPTE/MULTI/
[AUTO]
GAIN Y
c)
GAIN PB/CB
GAIN PR/CR
–99 to [0] to 99For making fine adjustments to the brightness level (Y)
c)
–99 to [0] to 99For making fine adjustments to the color difference level
c)
–99 to [0] to 99For making fine adjustments to the color difference level (Pr/
Function
For adjusting the output level of the camera automatically
(AUTO). Otherwise, for selecting a preset’s adjustable value
manually (PRST 1/PRST 2/PRST 3).
Normally selecting “AUTO” is recommended.
Presets are available on the following cameras:
PRST 1: DXC series
PRST 2: DSR series
PRST 3: PDW series
(AUTO). Otherwise, for selecting a preset’s adjustable value
manually (PRST).
Normally selecting “AUTO” is recommended.
Preset is available on the following cameras:
PRST: HXC-D70 series
“AUTO” is selected in “AUTO ADJUST.”
Note
Before executing “AUTO SETUP,” input the built-in color bar of
the camera to the viewfinder, and set the camera not to display the
characters or the markers.
For recognizing the type of color bar automatically (AUTO),
or selecting manually (7575/10075/100/SMPTE/MULTI).
manually.
(Pb/Cb) manually.
Cr) manually.
a)
If “ASSIGN. 1” or “ASSIGN. 2” in the FUNCTION menu is set
to “MAG,” the magnified section changes in the sequence CNT
t UPPER t RIGHT t LOWER t LEFT when the
respective switch is held down during a magnified display.
b)
A measuring instrument is required to adjust the color
temperature.
Changing the BIAS adjustment value alters the GAIN
adjustment value and vice versa. Repeat the adjustment
procedure several times until a sharp focus is obtained.
c)
Output level cannot be adjusted when any other setting than
“AUTO” is selected in “AUTO ADJUST.”
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Error MessageSpecifications
DisplayDescription
ERRORFailure in “COLOR DETECT” in
PEAKING PLUS mode, or “AUTO
ADJUST” in LEVEL ADJUST menu
Brightness300 cd/m2 (typical)
Resolution400 or more lines
Supported formats
Optional accessory
VFH-570 OB Hood
Related products
Digital Video Camera
DXC-D50/D55 series
Digital Camcorder
DSR-400/450WS series
DSR-600/650WS series
PDW-F330/F335/F350/F355
PMW-350
HD Color Camera
HXC-D70 series
Effective
scanning
lines
1080 *23.98PsF 26.9747.95
720 *50P36.0050
57550i15.62550
48060i15.7560
* Only available for the HXC-D70 series HD color camera (as of
September 2011).
FormatHorizontal
scanning
frequency (kHz)
24PsF2748
25PsF28.1350
29.97PsF 33.7259.94
30PsF33.7560
50i28.1350
59.94i33.7259.94
60i33.7560
59.94P44.9659.94
60P45.0060
Ver ti cal
scanning
frequency (Hz)
Color temperature
D65
Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON
WHATSOEVER.
Input signals
Y1.0 Vp-p
R-Y, B-Y0.525 Vp-p
Connectors
Camera connector
Round type 20-pin
Accessories
Studio monitor hood (1)
Number plate (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Warranty book (1)
Specifications
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