LCD4Video 7" LCD Monitor USER MANUAL Model # LCD7n
Thank you for purchasing our 7 LCD Monitor. The LCD7n 7" LCD Monitor is designed to be used as an external video display that can be mounted on top of a camera or to the side of a tripod, allowing you to step back from the camera while still being able to frame and capture the action without straining to look through the cameras usually small or non-existent viewfinder. Its light weight, low power consumption and low cost make it ideal to use with any digital video camera. The LCD7n can be powered using a wide variety of power adapters, easily switches between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios and has image orientation controls where the picture can be flipped horizontally and vertically when used with Depth of Field (DOF) adapters. the action without straining to look through the cameras usually small or non-existent viewfinder. Whether mounted on top of your camera with a shoe mount or on your tripod with an arm and clamp, the LCD7n will provide you with instant playback of your footage wherever you are. Features High-resolution Display 16:9 /4:3 Selectable Aspect Ratio Dual Channel Video Inputs (RCA & BNC) RCA Video Loop Out Wide Viewing Angle On-Screen Display Controls Pal & Ntsc Compatible Mirror Image "Horizontal" and "Vertical" Flip Function Built-in Speaker with RCA Aduio Input Remote Control On-Camera "Shoe Mount" Mountable Touch buttons Piano Paint Front Panel Specifications Accessories 7" LCD Monitor AV Cable AC Adapter Remote Control Desktop/Wall Stand
Warning Read this guide for important safety information and instructions to set up and use the LCD Monitor. Use only the power adapter that came with your LCD. Adapters from other equipment may look similar, but may damage the display. Placement To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this monitor to rain or moisture. Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface, tripod or bracket to prevent it from falling. Keep the unit away from strong magnets, heat sources, direct sunlight and excessive dust. If the monitor brought directly from a cold to warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit. When you move it from a cold to warm location, wait about one hour before operating the monitor until the moisture evaporates. Maintenance To avoid electrical shock, do not open the enclosure. High voltage is present. There are no user serviceable parts inside the enclosure. Do not use any chemical solvent, cleaning agent or corrosive detergent to clean the surface of the screen. To clean the LCD screen, we recommend using a lint-free lens cleaning cloth, such as those used for optical eye glasses or camera lenses. IMPORTANT NOTE! Your monitor comes supplied with an AC and/or DC power adapters. Depending on the accessories you purchased, you can power and use the LCD in a variety of ways. USING A POWER SOURCE NOT SUPPLIED BY LCD4VIDEO COULD LEAD TO PERMANENT DAMGE NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. IF YOU PLAN ON USING A POWER SOURCE FROM ANTOHER MANUFACTURE, PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS THE CORRECT VOLTAGE AND POLARITY.
Installation Carefully remove all contents from the box. Connect the AV Cable to the LCD monitor. Locate the Video output on your video source (Video Camera, DVD Player, Etc ) The most common video output is a female RCA plug which is usually yellow. Many professional cameras may also have a BNC video out. The BNC is a larger type of plug. If your camera doesn t have an RCA or BNC video output, you may need to get some type of adapter such as an S-video to RCA. These adapters are available at most video supply stores. Connect your cameras video out into one of the RCA or BNC plugs on the LCD s AV cable. (You may need to use the small RCA MALE to MALE adapter which is included) For the audio, plug your audio out into the white RCA plug on the LCD s AV Cable. Connect the power source plug into the black end of the LCD s AV cable. (AC Adapter, XLR or Cigarette adapter) If you are using the XLR or cigarette plug to power the LCD from a battery, you will need a 12 volt DC battery pack. There are many available from online vendors. An example is the Bescor HP-3ATM Google it! Make sure your video source is powered on and feeding the video out. Press the POWER button on the LCD and wait for the image to appear. You may need to press the v1/v2 button to select between the two video input channels (RCA/BNC). AV Cable Connections 12v Power In RCA Video Input 1 BNC Video Input 2 RCA Audio Input RCA Video Loop Out Connection to LCD Monitor
Front Panel Buttons 1. Mode = Video Input Select Button 2. Menu = Menu Select Button 3. Power Button 4. Menu Down Button 5. Menu Up Button Display Adjustments ( Menu may vary by model/version ) Depending on your video source settings, you can change the display settings and aspect ratio through the on-screen display. Brightness>Color>Contract>Tint>Aspect Ratio Press menu to cycle through settings and use the up/ down to adjust the settings. Audio Connect your audio source to the white RCA plug on the LCD s AV cable. (Audio only works on the AV1 Video Channel 1) Warranty This 7 TFT LCD Monitor is covered by a full 90-Day warranty. LCD4Video www.lcd4video.com LCD4Video 2013. All Rights Reserved. revised 12.17.2013