VF 7-100X 7-INCH NATIVE HD VIEWFINDER FOR LDX 100 SERIES User’s Guide 13-00093-000 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.
VF 7-100X 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.
VF 7-100X 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 Compact design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Camera operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 4 Viewfinder setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Diagnostics menu (DIAG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Configuration 1 menu (CONFIG1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Overview The VF 7-100X is a high quality, flat panel full HD color viewfinder. Its light-weight construction, multi-format compatibility and its high brightness performance make this viewfinder a perfect match for EFP/portable, studio and outside broadcast applications. The VF 7-100X viewfinder is designed to work with Grass Valley’s LDX 100 Series cameras and accommodates all required HD frame rates and video modes.
Introduction Locations of indicators and controls Locations of indicators and controls Front Panel View 1 2’ 3’ 4’ 2 3 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 1 Display area Active viewfinder display area. Displays live video, indicators and text overlay. 2 ISO indicators These yellow indicators light when the camera is in ISO status. 3 On-Air indicators These red indicators light when the camera is On Air. 4 Call indicators These green Call indicators light when a Call signal is activated.
VF 7-100X User’s Guide 9 User button 2 Assignable user button 2, illuminated. 10 User button 1 Assignable user button 1 illuminated. 11 Menu button Access to viewfinder or camera menus and button assignment menu.
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Installation Mounting the viewfinder To mount the viewfinder on top of the camera adapter proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the camera. 2 Slide the V-block of the viewfinder onto the quick mount block on the camera adapter until it clicks firmly into place: release lever V-block Quick mount block 3 Connect the viewfinder flying lead cable to the viewfinder connector on the camera head. Guide the cable along the top of the camera body. To release the viewfinder proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the camera.
Installation Attaching accessories Attaching accessories Sunhood A short sunhood is supplied for outdoor use. To attach the sunhood to the viewfinder proceed as follows: 1 Make sure that the viewfinder is mounted and that its position is fixed. 2 Lift the sunhood above the viewfinder and lower it until the hooked edges at the sides touch the sides of the viewfinder. thumb screw thumb screw hole hole 3 Slide down the sunhood until the thumb screws are level with the holes in the viewfinder.
VF 7-100X User’s Guide Note: Draw out and tilt the upper half of the sunhood to get a larger vertical viewing angle. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the sunhood to carry the viewfinder as it may damage the viewfinder or sunhood. LDK 6400/20 Identification numbers (option) A set of camera identification numbers (1 to 15) is available as an option. To mount a number remove the blind number plate from the back panel of the viewfinder and click the number of choice into the holes in the recess.
Installation Panning 2 Tilt the viewfinder to the desired angle and fasten the rotation knobs. 60° 57° Panning The viewfinder can be panned over an angle of 70° to the right and 90° to the left: 1 Loosen the rotation locking wheel.
VF 7-100X User’s Guide 2 Rotate the viewfinder to the desired angle. 90° 70° 3 Fasten the rotation locking wheel to fix the position. Note: Pan the viewfinder completely to the left to set up a large lens (e.g. for back focus adjustment) while still observing the viewfinder image.
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Operation Controls Buttons The front panel of the viewfinder holds the operational controls (buttons and rotaries): MENU BOX1 menu button MONO ZOOM Pk:20 Br:50 Cn:99 user buttons Menu button This button gives access to the camera system menu, the viewfinder setup menu and the button assignment menu. Refer to Menu operation, on page 15 for a detailed description of these menus. User buttons Three buttons can be assigned to different operational functions.
Operation Indicators MENU BOX1 MONO ZOOM Pk:50 Br:50 Cn:50 peaking brightness contrast Peaking control Controls the level of peaking that is applied to the viewfinder signal. Peaking makes the edges of the image look sharper. Turn the rotary control clockwise to increase peaking. The adjustment range is from 0 to 99 and its default value is 20.
VF 7-100X User’s Guide On Air indicators (red) The red LEDs light to indicate that the camera is currently On Air. Call indicators (green) The green LEDs light to attract attention when a Call signal is activated. Note: The brightness level of the signalling indicators can be adjusted in the viewfinder setup menu. Refer to Indicator adjustment submenu (INDADJ), on page 20 for more information.
Operation Monochrome box type line type full type The framing boxes can be set up in the viewfinder setup menu. Refer to Box 1 and 2, on page 13 for more information. Monochrome Switches the viewfinder to monochrome mode. In the viewfinder setup menu the source (Y, R, G, B or -G) can be selected. When the camera color bar is switched on, the viewfinder returns to color mode. Note: this is a camera function (the signal is generated in the camera, not the viewfinder).
VF 7-100X User’s Guide Menu operation System menu • Press the menu button to open the menus. • Press the SYSTEM MENU button to open the camera system menu. The menu is superimposed on the viewfinder image. Menu off > Viewfinder Lens Video Install Exec >> >> >> >> Root MENU DOWN UP SELECT • Use the down, up and select buttons to navigate through the menu system. • Press the MENU button to leave the camera system menu.
Operation Button assign menu Diag Config1 Config2 Zoom Color Mono Box2 Box1 PREV NEXT PkCol IndLvl EXIT Text CONFIG • Turn the rotary control at the right to navigate through the list of functions. An arrow indicates the selected function. • Press the EXIT CONFIG button to leave the vf setup menu. Note: Hold the menu button and press a user button to quickly configure the function that is assigned to that button. Button assign menu Press the menu button to open the menus.
VF 7-100X User’s Guide Cleaning the viewfinder IMPORTANT: Always turn off the viewfinder before cleaning the screen. IMPORTANT: Never use cleaning solvents such as glass cleaner or soap to clean the screen. Use a slightly damp soft cloth to clean the screen and then immediately a soft dry cloth (preferably micro fiber tissue - no paper products) to dry the screen. Wipe gently and do not apply strong pressure as this may damage the screen.
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Viewfinder setup Menu contents The following tables show the items and functions that can be set up in the viewfinder setup menu. Diagnostics menu (DIAG) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT DIAG Exits the diagnostics menu. Button1 STATUS INFO Go to the viewfinder status information screen. More information can be found in the paragraph Viewfinder status information, on page 22. Button2 Temp nn C Info: shows the current operating temperature (in degrees celsius.
Viewfinder setup Configuration 2 menu (CONFIG2) Configuration 2 menu (CONFIG2) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT CONFIG Exits the configuration 2 menu. Button1 Text On > Off Turns viewfinder on-screen text on or off. Note: This is a camera system function. Button2 Assign Hide > Show Shows or hides the bottom menu/assignment bar. Button3 BtnLvl Off, Low, Mid, High Selects the brightness level for the viewfinder menu buttons.
VF 7-100X User’s Guide Zoom menu (ZOOM) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT ZOOM Exits the zoom menu. Button1 PIP On > Off Turns Picture in Picture function on or off. Button2 PIPCol Whit, Red, Grn, Blue, Yell, Mgnt, Cyan, Purp Selects the color for the Picture in Picture image box. Button3 — — — Rotary1 — — — Rotary2 — — — Rotary3 PREV ↑ NEXT ↓ Selects a menu from the list.
Viewfinder setup Box 1 setup menu (BOX1) Box 1 setup menu (BOX1) Button Item Value(s) Description Menu EXIT BOX1 Exits the box1 menu. Button1 Box Off, Box, Line, Full Selects the box type. Button2 Color Whit, Red, Grn, Blue, Yell, Mgnt, Cyan Selects the line color of the box. Button3 Side T/B > L/R Selects the side of the box to be adjusted: T/B = Top/Bottom; L/R = Left/Right Rotary1 Top 0..99 (24) Sets the top position of the box. Rotary2 Bottom 0..
VF 7-100X User’s Guide Viewfinder Status Information Type: VF 7-100X PID: nnnnn 12NC Main Brd: 0052 200 05701 ID Brd: 3922 406 56031 UI Brd: 0052 200 09001 Status St:00 St:00 St:00 Date St:00 St:00 St:00 PID PID12 PID12 PID12 12NC 0053 800 00801 Status Date Valid v01.99 1/1/2020 Ok 0052 800 02101 0050 400 01901 0052 800 02001 v01.99 v01.99 v01.99 1/1/2020 1/1/2020 1/1/2020 Ok Ok Ok Package: Content: -Conf.Sw -Firmware -Appl.
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Specifications General Dimensions (W x H x D) 228 x 214 x 76 mm (9.0 x 8.4 x 3.0 in) without sunhood, including mounting bracket Weight (approx.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) with sunhood and mounting bracket 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 head) Power consumption (typ.) 12 W (supplied by the camera head) Input signal HD-SDI (1.
Specifications Dimensions Dimensions 228 mm 214 mm 176 mm 38 mm 54 mm Accessories • • • • 26 Mounting bracket (supplied) Short sunhood (supplied) LDK 6992/12 Large closed sunhood for 7-inch viewfinders (optional) LDK 6400/20 Set of identification numbers (optional)
VF 7-100X User’s Guide Connector 9 4 3 9-pin female VF-connector, moulded to viewfinder lead cable; Fischer MiniMax series, manufacturer code: MP11ZL08 2007 BK1 Z1AS. 1 8 5 7 2 6 Pin Name Description 1 USB - USB 2.0 (I2C control data over USB) 2 Drain1-2 Ground shields from Lane 1 and Lane 2 3 USB + USB 2.0 (I2C control data over USB) 4 VF-Power+ +10.5 to +17 VDC; 3A max 5 Lane 1+ VF video: HD-SDI (1.5 Gb/s) or 3G-SDI (3 Gb/s); 50 Ω *) 6 Lane 1- VF video: HD-SDI (1.
Specifications Connector 1080p59 1080p50 SMPTE 425-1 1080p59 (4:4:4) 1080p50 (4:4:4) 28 SMPTE 425-3Dual link 3G-SDI
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