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CM-7L RIGVISION 7˝ FIELD MONITOR WITH SHUTTER RELEASE USER MANUAL...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Elvid 7˝ Field Monitor with Shutter Release. The RigVision gives you a crisp, clear, full color view on a screen that’s large enough to help you bring focus to the details of your creative vision that are lost on your camera’s small screen.
FEATURES High Resolution: 160° View: 1024 × 600 pixels on Get a great view with the screen’s 160° viewing angle a 7˝ LCD Screen Remote Focus & Shutter HDMI Loop Through: Release: With HDMI Loop Through, you can connect your Dedicated shutter release, monitor to a second Autofocus, and Bulb...
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Fully Adjustable: IR Remote: Adjust resolution, contrast, Control the functions of your monitor from the position, and input options palm of your hand with the handheld IR remote Dual Power: Operates on either AC 1/4˝ - 20 Mount: or battery power (both The standard 1/4˝-20 mount included) allows for mounting your...
SAFETY WARNINGS discharged. To avoid • There are no user- serviceable parts inside the damage to the product, device. Do not attempt to be sure to remove the disassemble or perform any batteries when leaving the unauthorized modification. product unattended for prolonged periods or when •...
PRODUCT USAGE 1. Provides the user with a high-resolution, larger view to aid composition 2. Lets you check composition and autofocus when you can’t reach the camera’s shutter button 3. Review recorded images and video 4. Assist when shooting at extreme angles...
INFRARED REMOTE The Infrared Remote can be used to turn the RigVision’s power on and off, adjust the volume, and access and adjust all the menu settings. Sync Mute Power On/Off Increase Volume; Decrease Volume; Navigate Left In Navigate Right In VOL- VOL+ Menus...
The monitor can be used in a variety MONITOR of settings and configurations to pro- DIAGRAM vide the viewer with access to images appearing on actual camera screen. Battery Charging LED AV Inputs Battery Release Switch HDMI In / Out Ports Power Port On / Off Switch Cable Clamp...
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Menu Button Sleep Bulb Exposure Shutter Button Button AF Button Power Light IR Receiver Source Left Right Button Button Button...
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Charge the included battery in the direction indicated by placing it on the battery by the arrow, and slide the charger and gently clicking battery up and out of the the battery into place. battery port. Plug the charger into an outlet.
POWERING ON & OFF To turn the unit on, move the ON/OFF rocker switch on the back of the RigVision to the ON position. Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to power down after use. Note: The ON/OFF rocker switch powers all functions on and off.
THE VIDEO CABLE 1. Turn off the camera and the RigVision. 2. Select the appropriate cable [HDMI or AV]. 3. Insert the cable into the appropriate port located on the back of the RigVision. 4. Attach the other end of the cable to the camera. 5.
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THE SHUTTER RELEASE/AF CABLE 1. Turn off the camera and the RigVision. 2. Insert the cable into the camera accessory port located on the back of the RigVision. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera’s shutter release jack. 4.
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USING THE HDMI OUT PORT The RigVision features an HDMI output port that lets you send the original camera signal to another monitor or device that supports HDMI input. To take advantage of this feature, plug a Type A HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on the back of the RigVision, and the other end of the cable into the HDMI input of your compatible device.
USING THE CABLE CLAMP The cable clamp lets you keep your right-angle HDMI cables organized and close to the body of the RigVision. To use the cable clamp, follow these instructions: Loosen the screw and pick up the clamp. Place your cable in the corresponding groove. Replace the clamp and tighten the screw until secure.
TAKING A PHOTO Single Shots Turn on the RigVision. Engage Live View mode on your camera. To see focus before shooting, press and hold the AF button and then release. The RigVision will then display the focused shot for you to look at.
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Continuous Shots Turn on the RigVision. Set the camera to continuous mode. Engage Live View mode on your camera. Press the Bulb button on the RigVision. This will trigger the camera to take continuous photos until you press the Bulb button again. Bulb Mode (Long Exposure) Turn on the RigVision’s power.
SHOOTING VIDEO Only cameras capable of starting video capture through the camera’s shutter button will be able to start video capture through the RigVision. Please consult your camera’s manual to see if your camera is capable of this action. SPEAKERS & HEADPHONES Adjusting the Volume The volume of the RigVision’s speaker can be...
MENU SELECTION The RigVision offers many Option: For setting the customizable options via display language, screen the device’s menus. You color, and reset to the can adjust the display’s default settings. contrast, brightness, 1. Press the Menu button picture scale, sleep timer, to access the menus.
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5. For menu options that 6. Press the Menu button feature an adjustment within any of the five bar, such as display menus to exit Menu mode. contrast and sound Note: The display will balance: auto-exit Menu mode if no selection is made after 30 f.
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USING THE SUN SHIELD Deploying the Sun Shield 2. Insert the tabs into the holes and push the sun The RigVision comes with shield to the left. a sun shield that blocks 3. Push the sun shield out stray light to prevent down, toward the glare on the monitor when bottom of the monitor,...
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Below are models of Shutter Release Cables for the RigVision and the cameras they support. For these cables, and cables for other camera models, check with your Elvid dealer. RCC-C1 – Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel / 350D / Digital...
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DMC-GF1 / DMC-GH1 / DMC-GH2 / DMC-GX1 DMC-L1 / DMC-L10 / DMC-FZ100 / DMC-G3 RCC-02* – Olympus E-1 / E-3 / E-5 *Not included - please contact your Elvid dealer if you need to purchase this cable. RCC-C2 RCC-S1 RCC-O1...
SPECIFICATIONS MONITOR Screen 7˝ Color TFT with backlight Resolution 1024×600 Pixel Pitch 0.05 (W) × 0.15 (H) mm Max. Input Resolution 1920 × 1080 BATTERY Type 7.2 V Rechargeable Lithium Ion Charging Time 6–8 Hours Battery Life 6 Hours Standby Time (LCD off) 165 Hours BATTERY CHARGER Input...
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AC Adapter Input 100–200 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Max. Output 12 V, 2 A AUDIO & VIDEO Input TYPE A HDMI, AV, Camera Acces- sory Input Output TYPE A HDMI, Earphone Jack 3.5 mm CAMERA FUNCTION Quick Access Buttons Shutter release, Bulb (Bulb Mode;...
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Elvid provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later (the “Warranty Period”).
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