Cautions ................5 EM7 CINE Setup .............. 6 Preparing the SmallHD CINE 7 LCD ......... 6 Secure EM7 CINE to Camera Housing ......6 Open the Housing Shell ............ 7 Insert CINE 7 LCD into to Rear Shell ........ 8 Visual Check ..............
Please read through this entire guide to learn about the EM7 CINE so you can get the most out of this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of the monitor housing so you can get started.
This Setup, Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of the EM7 CINE. It is the user’s responsibility to read, understand and employ these procedures. Failure to do so can result in poor or non- operation of the monitor housing and may void your warranty.
Pages. Refer to the CINE 7 User Guide for details on the ‘Pages’ feature. The LCD will boot into a default page that must be set, as follows: * With the LCD on, navigate to the ‘page’ you wish to use as default with your Gates camera housing.
Secure EM7 CINE to Camera Housing ✓ EM7 CINE Setup is best conducted with it secured to a camera housing. ✓ Refer to the image for a typical mounting of the EM7 CINE to a housing. Slide Monitor Dovetail onto Housing and tighten thumbscrews.
EM7 CINE Setup Page 8 Insert CINE 7 LCD into to Rear Shell ✓ First, connect video and power connectors as shown. Then seat into the rear shell. ✓ Make a visual check to verify the orange o-ring is clean and free of any foreign matter.
EM7 CINE Setup Page 9 Visual Check ✓ Inspect the gap where front and rear shells meet. Ensure it is even all around. Refer to the image below, shown in highlight BLUE. After closing, inspect the seal line around the housing, BLUE highlight.
Connect BNC connector to the camera SDI output. Then connect power via the D- Tap Power Adapter Cable (included) to an appropriate D-Tap output. Refer to your Gates housings SU&C Guide for more details on specific camera connections. Insert the EM7 CINE Monitor Cable into the camera housing as shown.
EM7 CINE Setup Page 11 EM7 CINE Controls ✓ Power. Located on the top left is the On / Off pushbutton. See previous section for setting up the EM7 CINE for booting into a default page. On / Off Power Control...
Page 12 EM7 CINE Attaching Trim Float ✓ EM7 CINE kit includes a trim float that, when installed, makes the entire EM7 CINE External Monitor neutrally buoyant. This applies only to the basic configuration shown (i.e., without the optional battery shell) Tighten the screws until finger tight.
Page 13 EM7 CINE Battery Shell Installation (Optional) ✓ EM7 CINE options include an extended battery shell to accommodate 2x Sony-type L-series batteries up to size NP-F970 or equivalent. ✓ To install, remove 6 screws on the low-profile shell as shown below, replace the shell with the larger battery shell, and secure with screws.
EM7 CINE Cable Replacement ✓ Replacing the EM7 CINE cables is straightforward. Referring to the image below, use a 9/64 hex tool to remove 2 screws securing the Cable Shell to the housing shell. Carefully remove the cable with bulkhead adapter and replace with new.
O-Ring Care and Maintenance Your Gates EM7 CINE has 1 serviceable o-ring. It is located on the main housing the front shell mates. Its color is orange. Servicing the o-rings is easy and covered in the “Housing Care and Maintenance”...
Customer Support Page 16 4: Customer Support Should you have any questions about the EM7 CINE and its operation, please contact Gates at the numbers below. Email: Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com Web: https://www.gateshousings.com/contacts/ Phone: 858.391.0052...