Panasonic Crt Viewfinder Aw Vf64n Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
4 CRT Viewfinder
Model No.  AW-VF64N
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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the  user  to  the  presence  of  important  operating  and  maintenance
 
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WARNING:
•  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD,  KEEP  THIS  EQUIPMENT  AWAY  FROM  ALL  LIQUIDS.  USE  AND  STORE  ONLY  IN 
LOCATIONS  WHICH  ARE  NOT  EXPOSED  TO  THE  RISK  OF  DRIPPING  OR 
SPLASHING  LIQUIDS,  AND  DO  NOT  PLACE  ANY  LIQUID  CONTAINERS  ON 
TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
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  1) Read these instructions.
  2) Keep these instructions.
  3) Heed all warnings.
  4) Follow all instructions.
  5)  Do  not  use  this  apparatus  near water.
  6) Clean only with dry cloth.
  7)  D o   n o t   b l o c k   a n y   v e n t i l a t i o n  openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8)  D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a n y   h e a t  sources  such  as  radiators,  heat 
 
r e g i s t e r s ,   s t o v e s ,   o r   o t h e r 
apparatus...

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Accessories  .......................................... 5
Introduction  ...........................................
 5
Major operating controls and 
 
their functions  ................................. 6
How to install
  ........................................ 7 How to detach the hood
  ....................... 9 
How to adjust the viewfinder angle
  .... 9 
Appearance  ......................................... 10
Specifications  ..................................... 11
Accessories
Mounting base...

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Major operating controls and their functions
 Hood
This is used to block extraneous light 
which, when present, makes it hard to 
see the screen. The unit comes with the 
hood already mounted.
For details on how to detach the hood, 
refer to page 9.
 Tally lamp
This lights when the camera is on the 
air.
 Pan/tilt lock knob
This is used to adjust the angle of the 
viewfinder.
First loosen it, decide on the position of 
the viewfinder, and then tighten it up to 
secure.
 Shoe fixture
 Shoe...

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How to install
  Mount the interface bracket on the 
tripod. (Screw: 1/4 – 20UNC)
  Mount the camera on the interface 
bracket (AW-PB506A or AW-PB305A), 
and turn the fixing knob to tighten the 
camera securely.
  Connect the EVF I/F cable (or EVF 
cable)from the interface bracket to the 
EVF I/F connector (or EVF connector) 
on the camera.
Fixing knob
Interface bracket:
AW-PB506A,  
AW-PB305A
Mounting to the interface bracket (AW-PB506A, AW-PB305A)
EVF I/F cable

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How to install
  Mount the mounting base that is 
supplied to the viewfinder onto the top of 
the interface bracket using the 2 screws 
provided.
 
( Mount the base securely so that it is not  unsteady.)
  Slide the viewfinder from the back into 
the mounting base on the top of the 
interface bracket, and push it into place 
completely until it stops.
  Turn the shoe fixing screw , and 
tighten the viewfinder securely.
  Connect the EVF connector  from the 
viewfinder to the EVF connector 2...

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How to detach the hood
Slide-in slot
  Loosen the hood fixing screws , one at the left and one at the right, and pull the hood 
free.
 Return the hood fixing screws  to their original positions, and tighten them up.
  To re-attach the hood, first loosen the hood fixing screws , and insert the hood from 
the front along the slide-in slots. Insert it firmly as far as it will go, and then secure it 
using the hood fixing screws 
.
Panning
Tilting
How to adjust the viewfinder angle
  To...

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Appearance
Unit: inch (mm)
5-1/16 (128)
4-1/2 (114)
9-5/8 (244)
13 (330)
6-1/4 (158)

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