SKYVISION WCM-758G WIRELESS 7" MONITOR user MANUAL
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Elvid. The Elvid WCM-758G SkyVision is a wireless monitor designed to receive signal from your 5.8 GHz composite video transmitter. Equipped with composite video loop-through, the SkyVision can also be used for wired monitoring via its HDMI and composite video inputs. The 7″ LCD panel’s native resolution is 1024 × 600, and you can set the aspect ratio to 16:9 (native) or 4:3.
PRECAUTIONS • Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place. • Disconnect this product from its power source before storage and during electrical storms. • Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods of time. • Do not use chemical solutions to clean this product. Clean it with only a soft, dry cloth. • Keep this product away from water and any flammable gases or liquids.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Contents.................................................................... 6 Overview................................................................................7-8 Powering On and Off.........................................................9-10 Using the WCM-758G............................................................11 Wired Input And Loop-Through.................................... 12-13 Monitoring Sound.................................................................
PRODUCT CONTENTS ·· 7" Wireless Monitor ·· 12 V DC adapter ·· Antenna ·· Dip Switch Quick Reference Card ·· Sunshade ·· Mini HDMI to HDMI cable ·· User manual NOTE: Additional battery plates and/or battery adapters compatible with other popular brands can be purchased by visiting www.elvidcinema.
OVERVIEW Sunshade slots SKYVISION Headphone jack Screen Power button Status LED Input button Power indicator light Scale button F3 (Histogram) Left Nav (Brightness down) F2 (Exposure) F1 (Peaking) Menu button Right Nav (Brightness Up) 7
SKYVISION Speaker Dip-Switch Chart 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 8
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. 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. Press the Power button to enter ready mode. The power indicator LED will turn green and then glow red.
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. Press the Power button to enter ready mode. The power indicator LED will turn green and then glow red.
USING THE WCM-758-G 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. Use the DIP switches on the SkyVision to set the proper channel. Make sure the SkyVision and your 5.8 GHz composite video transmitter are set to the same channel. Refer to the DIP Switch Chart on page 27 for further reference.
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. If your HDMI video source is sending a signal to the monitor, the image will appear onscreen, and the power indicator LED will glow green.
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 loopthrough, 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. You can monitor sound via the integrated speaker or the 3.
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 Buttons section on page 21 .
The 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.
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.
COLOR MENU In the Color menu, you can adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation of the monitor from 0 (least) to 100 (brightest). Check Field: In Check Field mode, only the selected color will appear onscreen. You can select red, green, blue, or mono. In mono, a grayscale image will appear onscreen. Check Field mode is useful for calibrating the monitor. Color Temp: When using the SkyVision as a wired HDMI monitor, You you can select from the presets 9300, 7500, and 6500 K.
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.
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. The options are 16:9 and 4:3. The default setting is 16:9, which is the SkyVision’s native aspect ratio. The 4:3 setting will scale the image to fit that aspect ratio.
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.
USING THE BUTTONS For greater efficiency while using the SkyVision, you can use the buttons on the front of the monitor as shortcuts to various functions instead of cycling through the onscreen menus. Camera Button: Press this button to enable or disable Camera mode. Scale Button: The Scale button displays and adjusts the size of the onscreen safety frame markers. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the options (80%, 85%, 90%, 93%, 96%, and off).
SPECIFICATIONS MONITOR Panel Size 7" Panel Type TFT Backlight LED Resolution 1024 × 600 Brightness 250 cd/m² Contrast ratio 700:1 Viewing angle L/R: 75°/75° U/D: 70°/75° 22 Dot pitch (W × H) 0.05 × 0.15 Display ratio 16:9 Input RF, HDMI, composite video, mono audio Output Composite video, headphone (3.
MONITOR (CONTINUED) Supported formats (50/60 Hz) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 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 frequency 5.8 GHz broadband FM A/V synchronization, 32 channels RF wireless receiving sensitivity -90 dBm typical value Frequency stability ±100 ppm Dimensions (L × W × H) 7.4″ × 5.3″ × 2.0″ (18.9 × 13.4 × 5 cm) Weight 1 lb. (0.
PROBLEM SOLUTION The SkyVision will not turn on. • If you are powering the 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. Try switching AC power sources. • Make sure the SkyVision is not in standby mode. See Powering the SkyVision on page XX for further reference. The SkyVision is in RF mode, but no wireless signal is detected.
PROBLEM SOLUTION The SkyVision is turned on but there is no onscreen image or the image is weak. • If you are using the SkyVision as a wired monitor, make sure the HDMI or composite video cable is securely plugged into the proper input connection on the SkyVision, and that the input mode is set correctly. Try pressing the Mode button to set the input mode. • Make sure the monitor is set to the proper input mode.
PROBLEM SOLUTION The images are not synchronized. • NTSC and PAL settings may not be correctly set. Make sure the monitor’s display format matches that of the input. Refer to System under the Function Menu section on page 19 for further reference. • The RF signal is too weak. The onscreen image size is incorrect. • Make sure that Camera mode is disabled. • Check whether the aspect ratio is set correctly. • Make sure that the correct input signal is selected.
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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.
