Grass Valley EC 270 - Manual (Page 23)

EyeCatcher EC 270 2.7-inch Color LCD Ocular Viewfinder User’s Guide (v1.2) 23
Chapter 2 - Operation
2.4.5 Zoom
Zooms in to the center of the image for an uncropped (100%) view. The actual zoom
factor depends on the selected camera video mode. When the Zoom function is in
use, many of the viewfinder markers are switched off to improve the clarity of the
display.
The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder lights when the zoom function is active.
2.4.6 Text
Removes all text items from the viewfinder image. This includes menu and message
texts and camera indicators. Markers and cadres are not removed from the image.
Press again to restore text.
2.4.7 Call
Press the button to activate the studio Call signal. The green Call indicators on the
viewfinder light.
2.5 Camera VF functions
The following viewfinder functions are managed by the camera and are set up in the
camera system menu. Refer to your camera user’s guide for more information.
2.5.1 Viewfinder detail
The viewfinder detail function emphasizes edges in the viewfinder image, resulting
in sharpness perception. Go to the camera system menu to select the VF detail
mode and the detail level.
2.5.2 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.
2.5.3 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. Go to the camera system menu
to turn Zebra on or off and to set the video levels at which Zebra works.