Elvid WCM-758DVR User Manual

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Page 1 WCM-758DVr WIreLess 7" DVr MONITOr user MANuAL...
Page 3 INTrODuCTION Thank you for choosing Elvid. The Elvid WCM-758DVR SkyVision is a monitor designed to wirelessly receive video and audio from your 5.8 GHz composite video transmitter. Equipped with an integrated DVR, this monitor can record incoming content to a microSD card. The...
Page 4 PreCAuTIONs • Please read and follow these • Disconnect this product from its instructions and keep this manual in a power source before storage and safe place. during electrical storms. • Exposure to high sound levels can • Do not use chemical solutions to clean cause permanent hearing loss.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLe OF CONTeNTs Product Contents ..............6 Overview ................7-8 Powering On and Off ............9-10 Using the WCM-758DVR ............11 Wired Input And Loop-Through ........12-13 Monitoring Sound ..............14 The Sunshade .................15 The Menu ................16 Color Menu ................17 OSD Menu ................18 Function Menu ...............19...
Page 6: Product Contents
PrODuCT CONTeNTs · 7" Wireless DVR HDMI cable Monitor · 12 V DC adapter · Antenna · Dip Switch Quick · Sunshade Reference Card · Mini HDMI to · User manual NOTE: Additional battery plates and/or battery adapters compatible with other popular brands can be purchased by visiting www.elvidcinema.com...
Page 7: Overview
OVerVIeW SOURCE/EXIT REC/OK MENU MENU Headphone jack Rec/OK button Screen Status LED Source/Exit button Mode button Menu button Minus DVR Menu Button Down Plus...
Page 8 SOURCE/EXIT REC/OK MENU MENU Speaker Dip-Switch Chart MicroSD Card Slot Battery mounting plate 1/4″-20 Threaded socket Power switch Composite video output HDMI input Power Switch Composite video input Audio input Dip switches Antenna terminal...
Page 9: Powering On And Off
POWerING ON & OFF There are two ways to power the SkyVision: AC or a Sony L-series battery. AC POWER To run the SkyVision via AC power, use the included 12 V DC adapter to connect the SkyVision’s DC power input to your AC power source.
Page 10 To install a compatible battery, slide the battery forward until it locks into place. To turn on the SkyVision, press the power switch to the On position. The SkyVision will turn on and enter standby mode, and the power indicator LED will glow red.
Page 11: Using The Wcm-758Dvr
usING The WCM758-DVr MOUNTING THE SKYVISION Use the SkyVision’s 1/4″-20 threaded socket to attach the monitor to your mounting system. Make sure your bracket can support the monitor. SETTING THE SIGNAL Before setting the signal, screw the antenna into the antenna terminal.
Page 12: Wired Input And Loop-Through
WIreD INPuT & LOOP-ThOruGh HDMI INPUT The SkyVision is equipped with HDMI input for use as a wired high-definition video monitor. Use the included HDMI cable to connect your HDMI video source to the SkyVision’s HDMI input, and then press the Mode button to cycle through the input modes until HDMI appears on the monitor.
Page 13 Note: Your composite audio cable must be plugged into the SkyVision’s composite audio input in order to monitor the sound. Loop Through: The SkyVision offers composite video loop- through, also known as pass-through. To loop the video signal through the monitor, make sure the SkyVision is receiving a video signal from your composite video source, and then connect a compatible composite video output cable to the output connection on the monitor.
Page 14: Monitoring Sound
MONITOrING sOuND You can monitor sound via the integrated speaker or the 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. To monitor via the headphone jack, plug in a pair of compatible headphones. For more information on volume control, refer to Volume under the Sound Menu section on page 20 and Right Button under the Using the DVR section on page 21 .
Page 15: The Sunshade
suNshADe The sunshade prevents glare on the monitor’s screen by blocking out stray light, and is useful when shooting outdoors. 1. Insert the sunshade’s pegs into the monitor’s sunshade slots. 2. Slide the sunshade down until it locks into place. To deploy the sunshade, fully open its lid and wings.
Page 16: The Menu
The MeNu Before using the SkyVision, make sure the monitor’s settings are properly configured. All of the setting configurations are located in the main menu, which has four submenus: Color, Onscreen Display (OSD), Function, and Sound. The submenus are located in the left column of the main menu window Note: The menu is accessible only when the SkyVision is receiving a video signal.
Page 17: Color Menu
COLOr MeNu In the Color menu, you can adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation of the monitor from 0 (dimmest) to 100 (brightest), for example. Check Field: Check Field mode is useful for calibrating the monitor. When this mode is enabled, only the selected color will appear onscreen.
Page 18: Osd Menu
OsD MeNu Language: You can set the onscreen language to English (default), Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. H Position: Adjust the horizontal position of the onscreen menu. V Position: Adjust the vertical position of the onscreen menu. OSD Timeout: Use this setting to set the length of time the onscreen menu is displayed.
Page 19: Function Menu
FuNCTION MeNu Reset: Restore the SkyVision’s menu to the factory default settings. System: Select the transmission display format. You can choose NTSC M (default), PAL M, NTSC BG, PAL N, NTSC DK, PAL DK, PAL I, or SECAM BG. Display Ratio: You can set the aspect ratio for the onscreen image.
Page 20: Sound Menu
sOuND MeNu Volume: Adjust the monitoring volume of the SkyVision from 0 to 100. Focus: Use this setting to check the areas of the image that are in focus. Activating this setting increases the sharpness and contrast of the monitor and exaggerates in-focus areas.
Page 21: Using The Dvr
usING The The DVR can record your incoming wireless video to a microSD card. Before getting started, make sure the DVR settings are properly configured. The settings are located in the three DVR menus: Video, Setup, and Playback. The DVR system has its own set of buttons that function separately from the Video buttons.
Page 22: Video Menu
VIDeO MeNu To access the Video menu, press the Menu button when the DVR is in recording mode. Resolution: Select the video resolution. You can choose D1 (720 × 576), VGA (640 × 480), or QVGA (320 × 240). Higher resolution will produce a sharper image, however the file size will increase as the resolution increases.
Page 23 Date Stamp: This setting superimposes, or burns, a date stamp on the video and is useful for security or legal applications because it cannot be altered after recording. Recording Audio: Choose to record audio along with video. Image Quality: The higher the image quality, the sharper and more detailed the image but the larger the file size.
Page 24: Setup Menu
seTuP MeNu Format: This formats the microSD card inserted in the SkyVision, and will erase all data on the card. To optimize the file system, it is recommended to format the microSD card in the monitor before use. Date/Time: Set the SkyVision’s internal clock. Use the Up and Down buttons to make adjustments, and the Rec/OK button to advance to the next field.
Page 25: Playback Menu
PLAYBACK MeNu To access the Playback menu, press the Mode button to switch to playback mode, and then press the Menu button. Delete: Delete either a single file or all the files on the inserted microSD card. Protect: This function protects a file from accidental deletion. You can lock or unlock the current file or all files on the inserted microSD card.
Page 26: Recording And Playback
reCOrDING & PLAYBACK To start recording with the DVR, follow these steps: Before recording, make sure all monitor and DVR settings are properly configured. 1. In DVR recording mode, insert a microSD card into the card slot. When the DVR recognizes the card, it will display “To SD”...
Page 27 To play back video from the DVR, follow these steps: 1. Switch the SkyVision to DVR playback mode. 2. Use the Up and Down buttons to cycle through the video and photo files on the inserted microSD card. Videos are indicated by a film icon in the top right corner of the screen, and photos are indicated by a camera icon.
Page 28: Specifications
sPeCIFICATIONs MONITOr Panel Size 7" Panel Type Backlight Resolution 1024 × 600 Brightness 250 cd/m² Contrast ratio 700:1 Viewing angle L/R: 75°/75° U/D: 70°/75° Dot pitch (W × H) 0.05 × 0.15 Display ratio 16:9 Input RF, HDMI, composite video, mono audio Output Composite video, headphone (3.5 mm...
Page 29 MONITOr (CONTINueD) Supported formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, (50/60 Hz) 720p, 1080i, 1080p Threaded socket 1/4″-20 Input voltage 6 to 24 V DC Power consumption ≤8 W Battery type Sony L-series RF receiving 5.8 GHz broadband FM frequency A/V synchronization, 32 channels RF wireless receiving -90 dBm typical value...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
PrOBLeM sOLuTION The SkyVision will not • If you are powering the turn on. SkyVision with a battery, make sure the battery is fully charged and properly seated in the battery plate. • Make sure that the 12 V DC adapter is fully plugged in, and that your AC power source is reliable.
Page 31 PrOBLeM sOLuTION The SkyVision is • If you are using the SkyVision as a wired monitor, make sure turned on but there is the HDMI or composite video no onscreen image or cable is securely plugged into the image is weak. the proper input connection on the SkyVision, and that the input mode is set correctly.
Page 32 PrOBLeM sOLuTION The images are not • NTSC and PAL settings may not be correctly set. Make sure the synchronized. monitor’s display format matches that of the input. Refer to System under the Function Menu section on page 19 for further reference. •...
Page 33: Dip-Switch Chart
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Page 34: Fcc Statement
FCC sTATeMeNT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and AUTION: (2) this device must accept any interference received, OT SURFACE including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 35: Warranty
ONe-YeAr LIMITeD WArrANTY This Elvid product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be...