Summary of Contents for Gates Underwater Products Color External Monitor EM43
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Setup, Use and Care Guide EM43 Color External Monitor Gates Underwater Products • 5111 Santa Fe Street, Suite H • San Diego, CA • 92109 858.272.2501 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.272.1208 • www.GatesHousings.com...
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Dear Gates Customer, Welcome to the Gates family! housings available, and we thank you for choosing Gates. For over 33 years Gates has crafted the most many needs, from recreational diving to treasure hunting, marine research and Hollywood productions to U.S. Navy programs. You see, at Gates, your selection of our product is only the beginning.
Gates EM43 External Color Monitor Before You Begin Every Gates housing is pressure tested before leaving the factory to assure a watertight seal. The EM43 is shipped with batteries installed and is ready to use. Rough or abusive handling during shipment however, could have caused unnoticed damage after leaving the factory.
Mounting Attachment of the EM43 to any housing is straightforward. The dovetail base will slide into the grooves on the top of the housing and then secured with thumbscrews. Tighten in place with thumb screws Video Connection The EM43 will electrically connect via one of two methods: either a 2-pin EO connector (SD interface) or a 6-pin connector (HD interface).
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6 pin connector mated and secured with retainer strap Insert and fully seat the connectors to each other. The 6 pin connector can also be secured by a retainer strap. Verify operation by turning on the camera. If properly connected, the monitor will automatically turn on and display an image within 3-4 seconds.
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Batteries The EM43 uses 8 AA cells for power. The EM43 will accept a variety of AA cell battery types (or chemistries): • Alkaline (such as Duracell or Energizer) • Oxy-nickel hydroxide (such as Panasonic Oxyride) • Lithium (such as Energizer e2) •...
With the camera on and the monitor plugged in, compare the image on the EVF to the monitor. Using a small Philips screwdriver, make minor adjustment to the hue, contrast and brightness on the EM43 until you are satisfied that the image on the monitor accurately reflects that being seen in the EVF.
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EM43 Setup, Use and Care Guide In some instances your camera will require setting up the video output settings to properly display a video image on the EM43 monitor. Use the chart below to navigate the menus system of your camera to establish these settings. EM43 Interface Connector SD Cameras Sony...
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