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Setting the Output Signal / Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Display
Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-6 Setting the Output
Signal
3-6-1 Selecting the Output Video
Signal
The type of video signals to be output on the SDI OUT and
VF connectors can be selected. The settings are common
to each connector.
You select the signal on the <Signal Setting> page in the
VF/SDI menu (page 45).
Output signal when connected to SR-R4
The SR-R4 playback image is automatically output when
playback is started on the SR-R4. When playback is
stopped on the SR-R4, the output reverts to the camera
image.
<Signal Setting> page
Effective Area
Selects the output image.
4096:2160: Outputs the entire recorded image.
3840:2160: Outputs an image with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Anamorphic Unsqueeze x2: Outputs an undistorted
image, with surplus areas, when using a 2x
anamorphic lens.
Color
Selects the output channel.
Color: Outputs all RGB channels.
R: Outputs the R channel only.
G: Outputs the G channel only.
B: Outputs the B channel only.
Scan Type
Selects whether to output images for reduced distortion of
fast-moving subjects when Frame Rate is set to 50p or
higher.
Interlace: Interlaced output at normal settings.
Frame Drop: Outputs signal with dropped frames to
reduce the distortion of fast-moving subjects when
Frame Rate is set to 50p or higher. Some motion
smoothness is sacrificed in return for reduced
distortion.
3-7 Viewing and Setting
the Viewfinder Display
Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text
and messages showing the camera settings and operation
status.
The same information can be displayed on a monitor
connected to the SDI OUT connector.
3-7-1 Viewing the Basic Status
Display
The following status information is displayed in the
viewfinder when you press the VF DISPLAY button.
The display status can be specified on the <Status1> and
<Status2> pages in the Display Info menu (page 46).
a Frame rate
Displays the current frame rate.
b Shutter angle
Displays the shutter value as a shutter angle.
When using an electronic shutter, “E” is displayed before
the angle. When using a mechanical rotary shutter, “R” is
displayed.
c ND filter
Displays the type of ND filter currently selected.
d Sensitivity
Displays the currently set sensitivity as an EI value.
e Highlight latitude
Displays the latitude for highlights relative to an 18% gray
chart.
f Color temperature filter mode
Indicates the state of the electrical filter.
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