Viewfinder Screen Adjustments
The following adjustments are provided to improve the
Contrast and brightness adjustment
visibility of the viewfinder screen.
Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder
Carry out these adjustments with the color bars
image clearer, they have no effect on the output video
displayed.
signal from the camcorder.
1Set the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to the BARS
position.
BRIGHT controlEyepiece focusing knob
The color bars appear in the viewfinder.
CONTRAST control
PEAKING control2Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and
BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and
brightness.
3Return the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to its
original position.
OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch
Outline emphasis adjustment
Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of
outline emphasis in the viewfinder image, to make
focusing easier.
Adjusting the eyepiece focus
Depending on the eyesight of the operator N whether
longsighted or shortsighted N the optimal position of
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the viewfinder image varies. Adjust the eyepiece
focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for your
eyesight. First focus the image with the lens, then
adjust the eyepiece focusing knob. The adjustment
1)
range is from �3 to 0 diopters (default when shipped
is 0 diopters).
Using an optional part allows you to modify the
adjustment range to �2 to +1 diopters or �0.5 to +3
diopters.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
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1) Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or
divergence of a bundle of rays.
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