Sony HDC1500 Series User Manual

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Viewfinder Screen Status Display

Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text 
and messages showing the camera settings and operation 
status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety 
zone marker.
When the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, items set to ON 
using the menu or related switches will be displayed on the 

upper and lower edges of the screen. Also, messages 
informing of setting values or adjustment progress and 
results may be displayed for approximately three seconds 
when settings are changed, or during the process of or after 
adjustment.

All the items which may be displayed on the viewfinder 
screen are located as shown in the figure below.

a Zoom position
Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens 
variator between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99). Shows 
how close it is to the telephoto side.

b Lens extender
“EX” is displayed when a lens extender is in use.

c TALK indication
Displayed when the intercom microphone is set to ON.

d 5600K mode
Displayed when 5600K is set to ON.

e Filter
Displays the type of filter currently selected. The number 
(1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) indicates the ND filter, and the letter (A, B, 
C, D or E) is for the CC filter.

f White balance memory
Displays the currently selected white balance automatic 
adjustment memory.
W:A: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “A” 
W:B: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “B” 
W:P: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “PRST” 

g Gain value
Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN 
switch.

h Focus position
Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value 
(0 to 255 (infinity)).

i Battery voltage
Displays the input voltage.

j F value
Indicates the lens F (iris opening) value.

              

      

F255

 12.5V

EX Z55

    

1A  A    

     F5.6

0dB  1/125

W:

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TALK

a Zoom position

c TALK indication

d 5600K mode

e Filter

f White balance memory

g Gain value

h Focus position

i Battery voltage

j F value

k Shutter/EVS

b Lens extender