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BenQ PVS7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 On-Camera Monitor PVS7 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this document. BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 3 BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the “Bringing Enjoyment ‘N Quality to Life” corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society.
  • Page 4 Please visit the website for the latest version of this document and other product information. Available files vary by model. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com. The website layout and content may vary by...
  • Page 5 If you wish to repair an out-of-warranty product, you are recommended to go to a qualified service personnel and obtain repair parts from BenQ to ensure compatibility. Do not disassemble the product unless you are aware of the consequences. If you cannot...
  • Page 6 • For replacement of power cord, connection cables, remote control or power adapter, please contact BenQ customer service. • Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support.
  • Page 7 Table of contents Copyright and disclaimer ........2 BenQ ecoFACTS ........... 3 Product carbon footprint (PCF) ......4 Product support ............4 Servicing ............... 6 Package contents ..........10 Items you may also need ........11 Overview ..............12 Product overview ..........12 Gestures for the touchscreen ......14...
  • Page 8 Focus ..............29 Assistant Tool ..........29 Display Control ..........29 Color Adjust ............29 Operations ..............31 Accessing tools quickly........31 Accessing one frequently used tool (via a custom key) ............31 Accessing a group of frequently used tools (via a scenario menu) ..........32 Colors and status of a tool icon ......35 Checking focus ...........36 Focus Peaking ..........36 Checking exposure ..........36...
  • Page 9 Rotate / Flip ............43 Anamorphic Mode ...........43 Adjusting display color ........44 Applying LUTs ..........44 Color Mode ............45 Curve ..............46 Color Temperature ...........46 Contrast ............46 Sharpness ............46 Setting menu transparency ........47 Upgrading firmware ..........47 Resetting the monitor .........47 Care and maintenance ...........49 Cleaning ..............49 Storage ..............49 Specifications ............50...
  • Page 10 Package contents When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. Monitor Protection cage (with UNC 1/4 screws) 2-way shading hood* Adapter and plugs Quick Guide User documents Note...
  • Page 11 LP-E6 series, an alternative of power source to the monitor) SD/SDHC cards in FAT32 format, up to 32GB (for firmware upgrade and LUTs use) Note: A list of compatible microSD cards is available online. Visit the software download page of your product from Support.BenQ.com.
  • Page 12 Overview Product overview Descriptions Custom buttons (see page 31) Screw hole for projection cage (page 31) Power button Touch screen (see page 14) For service only 3.5mm Headphone jack microSD card slot DC power input jack...
  • Page 13 Descriptions HDMI input socket HDMI output socket SDI input socket SDI output socket Battery compartment Ventilation holes Battery release button Ventilation holes Screw hole for protection cage (page 31)
  • Page 14 Gestures for the touchscreen Gesture Description Swipe. Move your finger across the screen quickly. Tap. Touch an item on the screen briefly for selection. Touch and hold. Touch an item until more options are displayed.
  • Page 15 Setup Preparing a power source Supply power to your monitor using the supplied power adapter. If you cannot access power outlet easily, you can purchase compatible batteries as power source. Using the supplied power adapter Make sure the proper adapter plug is used. 1.
  • Page 16 Using an compatible battery (purchased separately) Compatible batteries: • Sony NPF-L series • Canon LP-E6 series To install a battery, slide down the battery into the battery compartment until it locks into place. To replace a battery, press the battery release button and remove the battery.
  • Page 17 Checking battery power Tap battery icon from the Information bar. ≥ 95% 51 ~ 94% 21 ~ 50% 11 ~ 20% ≤ 10% If the battery power is very low, replace the battery with a fully-charged one or supply power via power adapter.
  • Page 18 Connecting a video source and powering on 1. Connect the monitor to your camera via HDMI or SDI. Prepare an appropriate video cable according to the output port of your camera. 2. Connect the adapter to the DC power input jack and an power outlet.
  • Page 19 5. If your input source is HDMI, the image is then displayed on the monitor directly. Note To power off, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. Wait for a few seconds to cool down the monitor before powering it on again. Tips If your input source is SDI, you need to select the input manually.
  • Page 20 Installing the protection cage The supplied protection cage helps to secure the monitor on your camera. The 1/4"-20 screw holes around the protection cage provide flexibility for connections with other peripherals to suit your need. The protection cage can be installed in one direction only.
  • Page 21 3. Secure the cage and the monitor with the supplied screws from the top, left, and bottom sides. 4. Attach and secure the monitor to your camera for video monitoring. Additional adapter and tools may be required and should be purchased separately.
  • Page 22 Installing the shading hood You can install the supplied shading hood to avoid unwanted reflections from other light sources. This shading hood works both for landscape and portrait orientations. The shading hood must be fastened on the protection cage. Make sure the protection cage has been installed as instructed in Accessing tools quickly.
  • Page 23 Portrait installation...
  • Page 24 User interface overview You can operate the monitor after it is powered on and an image is displayed. Note The illustration is for reference only. The information, control bars, and scenario menu don't really appear on the screen simultaneously. Backlight Descriptions Information bar, showing the current video...
  • Page 25 Information bar Swipe down from the top of your monitor screen to bring up the information bar. Tap a setting to view details. Tap the screen to hide the menu. Descriptions System settings and information: • OSD language • OSD transparency •...
  • Page 26 Descriptions Audio Volume (via the 3.5mm headphone jack) Power/battery status Brightness control On the left part of the screen, swipe from the left of your monitor screen to bring up the brightness control. Slide up /down the slider, or tap the arrows to adjust brightness.
  • Page 27 Scenario menu Swipe up from the bottom of your monitor screen to bring up the scenario menu. 3 scenarios are available to keep your customized functions and settings. Tap the screen to hide the menu. Descriptions Scenario menu • Tap to switch scenario. •...
  • Page 28 Descriptions Available tools in the selected scenario. Available tools in each scenario varies by default and can be customized as instructed in Customizing a scenario. Tools and display adjustments for all the tools. • Tap a white icon to enable the tool. •...
  • Page 29 False Color Focus Focus Peaking Assistant Tool Zoom Safe Marker Grid Center Marker Blue Only Exposure Audio Meters Display Control Rotate / Flip Anamorphic Mode Color Adjust Color Mode...
  • Page 30 Curve Color Temperature Contrast Sharpness...
  • Page 31 Operations Accessing tools quickly Work with custom keys and scenario menus to access frequently used tools to enhance efficiency. Accessing one frequently used tool (via a custom key) The custom keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to pre-defined tools. 1.
  • Page 32 Tips If you have more than 3 frequently used tools, set scenarios instead. See Accessing a group of frequently used tools (via a scenario menu). Accessing a group of frequently used tools (via a scenario menu) A scenario provides access to most-commonly used tools under certain circumstances.
  • Page 33 2. Tap the scenario icon to cycle through different scenarios. Icons of pre-set tools are displayed. 3. Touch and hold the scenario icon to customize. Colors and status of a tool icon availability of tools. 4. Tap an icon to add/remove the tool to/from the current scenario.
  • Page 34 Accessing a scenario 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to bring up the scenario menu. 2. Tap the scenario icon repeatedly to cycle through different scenarios.
  • Page 35 Colors and status of a tool icon The color of a tool icon shows its status. Take the Safe Marker icon for example as following: Icon Color Status White The function is available yet disabled. • Tap the icon to enable the function.
  • Page 36 Checking focus Focus Peaking This tool helps to make sure your recordings are always in focus. Tap the icon to enable the tool. The edges of portions highlighted are in focus. Touch and hold the tool icon for more options. Focus Peaking Display Mode Display Color...
  • Page 37 Waveform This tool helps to show the overall exposure of your image so you can adjust white balance easily. Data is collected and represented horizontally to map with the image. Tap the icon to enable the tool. The brightness values are displayed. Touch and hold the tool icon for more options.
  • Page 38 Vectorscope This tool helps to plot hue and saturation of your image onto a color wheel. You can colorize an under or over-saturated image accordingly. Tap the icon to enable the tool. The Vectorscope is displayed. Touch and hold the tool icon for more options. Vector Scope Position Opacity...
  • Page 39 Zebra Min IRE Max IRE Display Color Min IRE: sets the minimum brightness value that will enable Zebra function. Max IRE: sets the maximum brightness value that will enable Zebra function. Display Color: sets the pattern color. False Color This tool help show brightness values by different colors, which are pre-defined by IRE spectrum.
  • Page 40 Range (IRE) Color 77 ~ 84 84 ~ 93 93 ~ 100 100 ~ 109 Zooming your image Zoom This tool allows you to magnify images by 200% to inspect the details of your shots. Slide the yellow frame located in the bottom right corner to move around.
  • Page 41 Safe Marker Opacity Area Marker Aspect Marker 60 % Opacity: sets the transparency of the frame border or area outside the frame. Area Marker: sets the frame by the percentage of screen area. Aspect Marker: sets the frame by aspect ratio. Display Color: sets the frame color when an aspect marker.
  • Page 42 Type: sets the grid pattern. Display Color: sets the color of the grid. Center Marker This tool shows a cross right in the center of the screen, where you can easily find the center of your image. Touch and hold the tool icon for more options. Center Marker Display Color Display Color: sets the color of the center marker.
  • Page 43 Controlling the image display Rotate / Flip You can set to rotate the display with the input signal. Touch and hold the tool icon for more options. Rotate Flip Auto Flip: sets to flip up/down the display manually. Auto: sets to rotate the display automatically. Note that the tool icon changes with the setting.
  • Page 44 Anamorphic Mode Multiple Adjusting display color Applying LUTs A LUT file helps provide a color grade to your footage. You can save up to 10 LUTs on your monitor. 1. Obtain the preferred LUTs from reliable sources. Save the LUTs on a microSD card. 2.
  • Page 45 3D Luts Color Mode You can select a color mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen. Touch and hold the tool icon to change. Color Mode Rec. 709 Rec. 709: for better color matching representation with Standard Rec.
  • Page 46 Curve You can select one appropriate gamma curve. Curve Color Temperature This tool applies a color tint (cool or warm) to the image. Color temperature is measured in K (Kelvin) degrees. The display becomes reddish if the color temperature is low, and becomes bluish if the color temperature is high.
  • Page 47 1. Visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for an updated firmware file of your monitor. 2. Download and save the firmware file to your microSD card. A list of compatible microSD cards is available on the firmware download page.
  • Page 48 monitor will be restored to factory default settings. All the customized settings and the imported LUTs will be erased.
  • Page 49 Care and maintenance Cleaning • Power off the product, and remove all cables and battery (if attached) before cleaning. • Clean the product by a clean and dry cleaning cloth. • If necessary, apply a small drop of screen cleaner on a small, clean part of the supplied cleaning cloth, and wipe the stained area gently.
  • Page 50 Specifications Environmental CTN Dimensions 12.2x7.6x4.2 (HxWxD) (inch) Dimensions 5x7.7x1.5 (HxWxD) (inch) Net Weight (kg) 0.687 Net Weight (lb) Gross Weight (kg) Mounting Points 1/4”-20 screw mount (Top / Bottom / Right) Operating 0˚C - 40˚C Temperature Operating Humidity 10% - 90% (non-condensing) Display Panel Type...
  • Page 51 Color Gamut Rec.709 Color Bit 8-bit Viewing Angle (L/R) 160°/160° (CR>=10) Connectivity HDMI in HDMI out SDI (3G) in SDI (3G) out Card Reader microSD card Power Voltage Rating 100 - 240V Power Consumption <18W (normal) Power Supply Adapter or Battery Compatible NP-F series Batteries...
  • Page 52 SDI Format Support 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/23.98 2048 x 1080p: 47.95/48/50/59.94/60 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 HDMI Format DCI 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Support /24/23.98 UHD 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/2 5/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/ 24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 Professional Tools Waveform Display Mode (Luma / RGB / Parade) / 4 Positions / 3 Colors / Opacity setting Vectorscope...
  • Page 53 1.25X / 1.33X / 1.5X / 1.6X / 1.8X / 2.0X Yes, can save up to 10 LUTs Accessory PVS7 on-camera monitor / 2-way shading hood / adapter and plugs / protection cage (with UNC 1/4 screws) / user documents...
  • Page 54 © 2024 BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved.