Sony 510P User Manual

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2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
Shooting and recording/playback functions (1)
Tally indicator
Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this 
indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the 
VDR (video disc recorder). Like the REC indicator in the 
viewfinder, it flashes to indicate a problem. You can set the 
indicator brightness with the TALLY switch.
BRIGHT (brightness) control
This control adjusts the picture brightness on the 
viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output 
signal.
CONTRAST control
This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder 
screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal.
PEAKING control
This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the 
viewfinder screen to make focusing easier. It has no effect 
on the camera output signal.
ZEBRA switch
This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder 
screen.
ON: The zebra pattern 
1)
 is displayed and stays.
OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed.
MOMENT: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5 
to 6 seconds. 
The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas 
where the video level is approximately 70%.You can use 
the setup menu to change the setting so that areas where 
the video level is 100% and above are also displayed at the 
same time.
For information about how to change the zebra pattern 
setting in the setup menu, see 7-2-5 “Setting the 
Viewfinder” on page 116.
1) The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the 
picture where the video level is approximately 70% and 100% and above.
TALLY switch
This switch controls the tally indicator, setting its 
brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off.
HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is high.
OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.
LOW: The tally indicator brightness is low.
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 Viewfinder
8
 Diopter adjustment ring
1
 Tally indicator
Eyecup
2
 BRIGHT control
3
 CONTRAST control
4
 PEAKING control
5
 ZEBRA switch
6
 TALLY switch
9
 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever
0
 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
qa
 Camera operator tally indicator
qs
 Viewfinder stopper
qd
 LOCK knob