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HD COLOR VIEWFINDER VF-PBM307 VF-PBM209 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read these operating instructions carefully for proper operation, and keep them for future reference.
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CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ..............................5 GENERAL FEATURES..........................7 FUNCTIONAL EXPLANATION OF EACH PART ................... 8 ..............................8 RONT ANEL ...........................8 RONT PERATIONS ..............................9 ANEL – 20 ..................9 AMERA TO IEWFINDER ONNECTOR .......................... 10 NTERFACE DESCRIPTION ............................10 VERVIEW To display and hide the Menu......................10 To go to the next level ..........................10 To go back to the previous level ......................10 Typical Menu Operation ........................11...
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............................19 ARKER IDTH ............................19 ARKER OLOR 1 & P 2 ..........................19 RESET RESET SETUP MENU OPTIONS..........................20 & S ........................20 ETUP ETUP 1 & F 2........................20 UNCTION UNCTION ..............................21 ONTROL .............................21 CREEN AVER ID & A ID ...........................21 CTIVE SCREEN CONTROL ............................22 ..........................22 ESET ALIBRATION...
PRECAUTIONS Before operating the set, please read this manual carefully. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock does not remove back cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to wet or moisture surface.
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7. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by HITACHI and PLURA Broadcast Inc. as they may cause hazards. 8. Ventilation: Do not block any of the ventilation openings. 9. Install in accordance with these instructions. 10. Power Sources: This product should be operated only using the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
VF-Cable input – VC-90A (1x supplied with unit) Component(Y,Pb,Pr) input with Active Loop Out. Mechanical mount – Provided with 1/4"-20 threaded hole for use only with HITACHI supplied AT- 90, AT-500 and AT-750 viewfinder mounts. Page 7 of 32...
FUNCTIONAL EXPLANATION OF EACH PART FUNCTIONAL EXPLANATION OF EACH PART FUNCTIONAL EXPLANATION OF EACH PART Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Marker Marker Marker Operator Operator Operator Tally LED Tally LED Tally LED Operation Operation Operation Buttons Buttons Buttons Front Keys Operations Front Keys Operations Front Keys Operations Key Name...
Rear Panel Talent Tally Camera Cable support clamp Camera to Viewfinder Connector – 20pin Assignment 1 PIN Y Video 11 PIN 2 PIN Y shield 12 PIN 3 PIN Pb Video 13 PIN 4 PIN 14 PIN R Tally ON: +3.3v / OFF: 0V 5 PIN Pr Video 15 PIN...
Interface description Interface description Interface description Interface Interface Interface Description Description Description VF port VF port VF port DC 12V Input DC 12V Input DC 12V Input Y, Pb, Pr Analog Component Video Input Y, Pb, Pr Analog Component Video Input Y, Pb, Pr Analog Component Video Input Tally R/G on/off Tally R/G on/off...
Typical Menu Operation 1. Press MENU button: The main menu will appear. 2. Use UP/DOWN button to select the desired menu option (icon). 3. While the desired menu option is selected, press ENTER to move to the second level. 4. Use UP/DOWN button to select the second menu option. 5.
The bottom left unit is model AT-500 The bottom left unit is model AT-500 The bottom left unit is model AT-500 Both mounts can be used with Hitachi HDTV Both mounts can be used with Hitachi HDTV Both mounts can be used with Hitachi HDTV...
BASIC OPERATION Turning On the Monitor 1. If the Camera Cable VC-90A is not installed, please connect it to the VF CABLE connector on the rear of the viewfinder. Secure the cable with the supplied cable fixing clamp. 2. Power ON the monitor by pressing the POWER button on the front lower right for 2 seconds or more.
ON SCREEN MENU SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN MENU SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN MENU SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT How to adjust the OSD screen How to adjust the OSD screen How to adjust the OSD screen 1. Press the MENU button and then UP/DOWN button to select each menu. 1.
PICTURE MENU OPTIONS Video Menu of each Input Mode Section Menu page Adjust Adjust the values of Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Sharpness directly from -50 to 50. NOTE: Tint has no effect since the VF processes a component color camera signal. Color Temperature Control ...
Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio For setting the aspect ratio of the video For setting the aspect ratio of the video For setting the aspect ratio of the video display. display. display. Full Screen: The images are displayed to fill Full Screen: The images are displayed to fill Full Screen: The images are displayed to fill ...
For verification of proper color display with SMPTE color bars generated by the HITACHI cameras. Max Brightness Max Brightness On / Off – For observing a dim object or testing the device’s back-lamp. Page 17 of 32...
Center Maker Center Maker Center Maker “+” Crosshair Marker on center of “+” Crosshair Marker on center of “+” Crosshair Marker on center of screen screen screen Marker Width Marker Width Marker Width Marker line thickness setting. (0~10) Marker line thickness setting.
SETUP MENU OPTIONS Setup Load & Setup Save Setup Load: Load user saved values or default factory values. Setup Save: Save user adjustment values under memory 1, 2, or 3. Function 1 & Function 2 Function 1, 2: Select the function to be mapped to the FUNCTION 1, 2 buttons.
Control FRONT LED: Front LED on/off Screen Saver Blue Screen: Enables screen saver functions to avoid panel burning. BG [Background] Gray: Selects the gray background level of the monitor for images that do not fill the entire screen. ...
Input ID: Source Message display. ID Style: Select “Input Format”/”Custom Label” Input Label: Can be used to program the Camera ID number or the cameraperson’s name so that it is superimposed on the display. Information Version, Release day, Release time, operating ...
Respective manufacturers warranty to extent transferable to customers. Such defects will be corrected, by repair or replacement at the option of Hitachi Kokusai, provided the equipment is returned prepaid to our franchised service agency, and prior thereto, you make a request for instructions to our closest regional office listed on our website (see back).