Sony DFX-51 User Manual
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DXF-51
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Features
The DXF-51 is a 5-inch monochrome electronic viewfinder,
designed for use with Sony DXC series CCD color video
cameras.
• High-resolution picture tube with a horizontal resolution of
designed for use with Sony DXC series CCD color video
cameras.
• High-resolution picture tube with a horizontal resolution of
over 650 TV lines.
• H/V regulator ensures a stable picture under all conditions.
• Automatically responds to EIA standard (525/59.94) and
• Automatically responds to EIA standard (525/59.94) and
CCIR standard (625/50) signals.
Precautions
Operation
• Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not use the viewfinder outside its operating temperature
range of 0
°
C to +40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F).
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
before operating it any further.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
• Do not expose the unit to extremely high temperatures and
humidity.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft, dry cloth,
or a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as
alcohol or benzine, as this may damage the finish.
or a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as
alcohol or benzine, as this may damage the finish.
Repacking
Do not discard the unit’s original packaging. Use the
packaging to afford maximum protection whenever the unit
is transported.
packaging to afford maximum protection whenever the unit
is transported.
If you have any questions about your viewfinder, contact
your authorized Sony dealer.
your authorized Sony dealer.
• Controls from a camera for the adjustment of image size
transmitted via 16:9 (V compression) and 4:3 signals.
• Has three tally lamps at the front of the camera, and one
main tally lamp at the back.
• While maintaining balance, camera tilts 40 degrees up and
down, and pans 90 degrees to right and left.
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
1 TALLY G indicator (green)
Lights while the camera is monitoring.
Lights while the camera is monitoring.
2 TALLY R indicator (red)
Lights while the camera is recording.
Lights while the camera is recording.
3 External tally lamp (red)
Lights while the camera recording when TALLY switch set
to on.
Lights while the camera recording when TALLY switch set
to on.
4 LOCK screw
Adjusts the angle of viewfinder in the vertical direction.
Adjusts the angle of viewfinder in the vertical direction.
5 D-sub 26-pin connector
Connects 20-pin connector (supplied) to the VF (viewfinder)
connector of the host camera. This connector carries the
video signal, tally signal and power.
Connects 20-pin connector (supplied) to the VF (viewfinder)
connector of the host camera. This connector carries the
video signal, tally signal and power.
1
TALLY G indicator (green)
9
TALLY ON/OFF switch
0
PEAKING ON/OFF switch
qa
PEAKING control
qs
SHUTTER/GAIN indicator
qd
R indicator
qf
Auxiliary indicator
2
TALLY R indicator (red)
3
External tally lamp (red)
4
LOCK screw
5
D-sub 26-pin connector
6
CONTRAST control
7
BRIGHT control
8
Viewfinder fixing ring
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6 CONTRAST control
1)
Turn to adjust the contrast of the picture on the viewfinder
screen.
screen.
7 BRIGHT control
1)
Turn to adjust the brightness of the picture on the viewfinder
screen.
screen.
8 Viewfinder fixing ring
Fix the viewfinder to the camera.
Fix the viewfinder to the camera.
9 TALLY ON/OFF switch
Enables and disables the external tally lamps 1 and 2.
ON: The external tally lamp turns on and off, as the
Enables and disables the external tally lamps 1 and 2.
ON: The external tally lamp turns on and off, as the
camera mode changes.
OFF: The external tally lamp does not light, regardless of
the camera mode.
0 PEAKING ON/OFF switch
Set this switch to on to use the PEAKING control.
Set this switch to on to use the PEAKING control.
qa PEAKING control
1)
Adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder image.
qs SHUTTER/GAIN indicator
Lights while the shutter, the gain control, or the AGC
function is switched on.
Lights while the shutter, the gain control, or the AGC
function is switched on.
qd R indicator
Lights while the second tally is on in recording.
Lights while the second tally is on in recording.
qf Auxiliary indicator
Signal warning indicator auxiliary lamp (excludes
SHUTTER/GAIN).
Signal warning indicator auxiliary lamp (excludes
SHUTTER/GAIN).
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1) These controls affect only the viewfinder screen. They have no effect on
the signal being output by the camera.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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How To Attach and Connect the Unit to the Camera
Turn off the power of the camera before attempting the installation.
1
Connect the VF connector cable
(supplied) to the bottom of the
viewfinder.
(supplied) to the bottom of the
viewfinder.
2
Attach the viewfinder to the
accessory shoe of the camera and fix
it.
accessory shoe of the camera and fix
it.
The viewfinder can also be attached
with its screen facing the subject, if
desired.
with its screen facing the subject, if
desired.
Bottom
VF connector cable
Accessory shoe
Stopper
2
Tighten the fixing ring.
1
Slide the
bracket into
the accessory
shoe until it
stops.
bracket into
the accessory
shoe until it
stops.