EC 2-100 2-INCH OCULAR VIEWFINDER FOR LDX 100 SERIES User’s Guide 13-00095-000 2020-12-24
Notices FCC Compliance In order to comply with FCC/CFR47: Part 15 regulations, it is necessary to use high-quality, triple-screened Media or Monitor cable assemblies with integrated ferrite suppression at both ends. Patent Information This product may be protected by one or more patents. For further information, please visit: www.grassvalley.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Cautions for LCD and OLED/TFT Displays Excessive usage may harm your vision. Rest for 10 minutes for every 30 minutes of usage. If the display glass is broken, handle glass fragments with care when disposing of them. If any fluid leaks out of a damaged glass cell, be careful not to get the liquid crystal fluid in your mouth or skin. If the liquid crystal touches your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately using soap and water. Never swallow the fluid.
Notices EMC Standards This unit conforms to the following standards: EN55032:2012 + C2:2013 (Class A) Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements EN55103-2:2009 (Environment E2) Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2. Immunity WARNING This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Viewfinder status information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Appendix A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Overview The EC 2-100 is a high performance color ocular viewfinder specially designed for Grass Valley’s LDX 100 Series cameras. It is part of a line of state-of-the-art color viewfinders and is very feature-rich with an intuitive user interface. The viewfinder has a stylish look and compact design. The EC 2-100 offers the best possible image performance, high-speed response time, QHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a diagonal display size of 2.0 in (5.1 cm).
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Installation Mounting the viewfinder To mount the viewfinder on top of the camera adapter proceed as follows: • Loosen locking ring (2) of viewfinder support bracket (1) at the front of the camera handgrip. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.) • Push the locking pin (3) in and slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket (1).
Installation Positioning the viewfinder 6 5 4a 4 4b Positioning the viewfinder Horizontal The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your preferences: • Loosen the locking ring (1). As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip. • Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position. • Tighten the locking ring (1) again by turning clockwise.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Angular Grab the viewfinder eyepiece with your hand and rotate it to the desired angle. Lateral The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis (lateral): • Loosen the locking disc (1) by turning it counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger. • Press both sides of the handgrip clip (2) using your thumb and index finger and with the lever pressed in, move the handgrip (with viewfinder) back or forth.
Installation Distance viewing 4 ☞ Handle the eyepiece with care when folded back—its position is not secured.
Operation Controls Rear panel The rear panel gives access to the most important viewfinder controls. 1 2 Mode Menu-Peak 4 1 3 Tally Off 7 8 SW C Hi 5 On Off 6 Mode switch This switch determines the function of the Menu-Peak rotary control below. Set the Mode switch to the right (Peak) to adjust peaking level. Set the Mode switch to the left (Menu) to use the rotary for menu navigation.
Operation Rear panel eyepiece. A blue border around the picture and the message “underscan” appear. Set the switch to Off to return to the original picture. 4 Menu-Peak control When the Mode switch (1) is set to Peak, this rotary control adjusts the peaking level (sharpness) of the viewfinder picture. ☞ It may be necessary to reduce peaking when camera gain is set to high values. Note Note When the Mode switch (1) is set to Menu, the rotary is used for navigating the viewfinder menu.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Front panel 1 2 3 B A 1 User button A This user button can be assigned to many different functions. Refer to the section below for more details about assigning. 2 User button B This user button can be assigned to many different functions. Refer to the section below for more details about assigning. Assigning user buttons In the camera menu, go to the Operator Toolbox > User buttons > Viewfinder menu and use Btn A or Btn B to assign a function one of the buttons.
Operation Indicators Indicators LED indicators 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ret Batt Call ISO On Air PickMe Zoom Foc+ ND RE Call ISO On Air PickMe Gain [!] 9 10 12 13 11 Return indicator Lights when a return video channel is switched on in the camera. 2 Battery power indicator Lights if the camera input voltage is too low (when using a battery). 3 Call indicator The green LED lights to attract attention when a Call signal is activated.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide 7 Zoom indicator Lights when the viewfinder Zoom function is on. 8 Focus Assist indicator Lights when the focus assist function is on (turn on in the camera menu). 9 Range Extender indicator Lights when a range extender is selected. 10 ND filter indicator Lights when an ND (neutral density) optical filter is selected. 11 Studio signalling indicators Mirrored indicators from the top row (Call, ISO, On Air and PickMe) for improved viewing range.
Operation On screen indicators On screen indicators In the camera menu, go to the Indicators submenu to select the indicators you want to see in the viewfinder screen: 1 1 2a 2b 55 F5.6 60 + 16 Sf 3 4a F:1.35m N:0.68m 4b Zoom indicator Indicates the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide) to 99 (tele). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature. 2a Iris indicator Shows the iris opening (or F-value) of the lens. Typical range is F1.4 to F25.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide On screen markers In the camera menu, go to the Indicators > Markers submenu to select the indicators you want to see in the viewfinder screen: 1 1 2 3 Ret Batt Call ISO On Air PickMe Zoom Foc+ ND RE Call ISO On Air PickMe Gain [!] Cadre A dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 4:3 (15:9 or 14:9) picture. 2 Safe area Encloses an area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimum screen area.
Operation Operational functions Operational functions Many viewfinder functions are set up in the camera system menu and then be assigned to one of the two buttons at the front of the viewfinder. Refer to your camera user’s guide for more information on how to use the camera system menu. Mono Switches the viewfinder to monochrome mode. Select the source (Y, R, G, B or -G) in the viewfinder setup menu. When the camera color bar is switched on, the viewfinder returns to color mode.
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Focus Assist The Focus Assist function adds a crawling effect in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is active. Go to the camera system menu to turn Focus Assist on or off. Zebra The Zebra function displays a zebra (striped) pattern in the viewfinder in areas where highlights occur. This diagonal line pattern warns you that the area affected has risen above a preset level of the full scale video exposure.
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Viewfinder setup Menu contents Entering the menu Some specific viewfinder functions can be set up in the viewfinder menu. Enter the menu as follows: • Make sure the mode switch on the rear panel is set to Menu (left position). • Press the menu rotary to open the menu. A black bar with menu items appears at the bottom of the viewfinder screen. • Use the menu rotary to navigate to the PREV/NEXT item at the right side of the screen. • Press the rotary to open a list of submenus. The PREV/NEXT item is blinking.
Viewfinder setup Diagnostics menu (DIAG) Diagnostics menu (DIAG) Item Value(s) Description EXIT DIAG Exits the diagnostics menu. STATUS INFO Enters the viewfinder status information screen. Refer to Viewfinder status information, on page 19. — — — LCD Temp nn C Info: shows the current LCD screen temperature in degrees celsius. Format
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Color menu (COLOR) Item Value(s) Description EXIT COLOR Exits the color menu. — — — — — — — — — Satur 0..99 (50) Sets the color saturation level. ColTemp 3200K..9500K (6500K) Sets the viewfinder color temperature. PREV ↑ NEXT ↓ Selects a menu from the list. Viewfinder status information The status information screen shows information about the viewfinder’s internal hard- and software components.
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Specifications General Dimensions (W x H x D) 206 x 76 x 219 mm (8.1 x 3.0 x 8.6 in) without microphone holder Weight (approx.) 0.90 kg (2.0 lbs) Operating temperatures -20 to +45 °C (-4 to +113 °F) Storage temperatures -25 to +70 °C (-13 to +158 °F) Power supply +10.5 to +17 VDC (supplied by the camera) Power consumption (typ.) 3.9 W (heater off ), 5.7 W (heater on) Input signal HD-SDI (1.
Specifications Dimensions 219 mm 119 mm Dimensions 97 mm 109 mm 76 mm 206 mm Accessories • Microphone holder (supplied) 22
EC 2-100 User’s Guide Connector 9 4 3 1 5 8 7 2 6 9-pin Fischer male/female lead connector Pin Description 1 USB - (I2C control data) 2 Drain (Lane 1+2) 3 USB +(I2C control data) 4 VF Power + 5 VF video (Lane 1 +) 6 VF video (Lane 1 -) 7 VF video (Lane 2 +) 8 VF video (Lane 2 -) 9 GND manufacturer code: Fischer MiniMax Series MP11ZL08 2007 BK1 Z1AS Supported video modes and SMPTE standards: VF video mode: Standard: 1080i59 1080i50 SMPTE 292M 1080i/47 1080i/48 1080i/50 10
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