Philips Color External Monitor EM43 User Manual

Setup, Use and Care Guide  
EM43 Color External Monitor  
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Gates EM43 External Color Monitor  
Setup and Use  
Before You Begin  
Every Gates housing is pressure tested before leaving the factory to assure a watertight  
seal. The EM43 is shipped with batteries installed and is ready to use. Rough or  
abusive handling during shipment however, could have caused unnoticed damage after  
leaving the factory. Please carefully inspect the contents of the package and the EM43  
for any sign of damage during shipment. If damage is suspected, contact Gates directly  
for further action.  
Camera Setup  
Special setup of your camera may be required to use the EM43.  
9 Information display. Some cameras can be set to display important camera  
information (such as battery power and record time) on the EM43. Every camera is  
different in this regard, so consult your camera user manual for further help. Your  
Gates housing Setup, Use and Care Guide may also have specific information on  
these settings.  
9 Video aspect / format. Your camera will also require setup in the menu system to  
properly display a video image on the EM43. Refer to Appendix A of this User Guide  
for specifics.  
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Camera video connection. The location  
and type of connection required to supply the  
EM43 a video signal from your camera is  
specific to the camera. The Setup, Use and  
Care Guide for your housing will contain  
details on this connection.  
9 Caution: If you are not using  
the EM43 monitor do not plug the video  
connector into your camera.  
Example connection of  
EM43 video wire to the  
Canon XL1s  
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Mounting  
Attachment of the EM43 to any housing is straightforward. The dovetail base will slide  
into the grooves on the top of the housing and then secured with thumbscrews.  
Tighten in place with  
thumb screws  
Slide the dovetail  
into the grooves  
Video Connection  
The EM43 will electrically connect via one of two methods: either a 2-pin EO connector  
(SD interface) or a 6-pin connector (HD interface). In either case the male cable  
connector will mate with an easily identifiable female bulkhead connector on the  
housing.  
2 pin E.O. connector  
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6 pin connector  
6 pin connector mated and secured with  
retainer strap  
Insert and fully seat the connectors to each other. The 6 pin connector can also be  
secured by a retainer strap.  
9 Verify operation by turning on the camera. If properly connected, the monitor will  
automatically turn on and display an image within 3-4 seconds.  
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Batteries  
The EM43 uses 8 AA cells for power. The EM43 will accept a variety of AA cell battery  
types (or chemistries):  
Alkaline (such as Duracell or Energizer)  
Oxy-nickel hydroxide (such as  
Panasonic Oxyride)  
Lithium (such as Energizer e2)  
NiMH or NiCad rechargeable  
Caution: Do not use mixed battery  
types. This can cause battery leakage  
and damage to the EM43.  
Changing Batteries  
To change the cells, release the latches on the  
either side of the monitor and separate the two  
halves where you’ll find the batteries readily  
accessible.  
Caution: Always install 8 new, fresh batteries when replacing spent ones. Using  
new and spent batteries together can lead to leakage and damage.  
Caution: Verify the batteries are installed in the holder in the proper direction.  
Reversed cells may leak and cause damage.  
When closing the EM43 housing, perform a routine inspection of the o-ring for any  
foreign material or damage. Replace if necessary and clean the o-ring groove before  
installing the new o-ring. Refer to the Gates “Housing Care and Maintenance Guide” for  
more information.  
Caution: Do not lubricate the large orange o-ring! It is a special silicone o-ring  
and can be damaged by petroleum-based lubricants.  
Battery life  
The EM43 will operate for ~9 hours when in HD mode and ~14 hours in SD mode of  
operation. Battery life will also be affected by battery type, manufacturer, age,  
temperature and operating mode (SD or HD).  
Low Battery Indicator  
The EM43 is equipped with a red low battery LED warning light located on the right side  
of the display. The low-battery LED will give you ~30-60 minutes warning to change  
batteries. Note that different battery type, manufacturer, age, and temperature will  
affect the amount of time left when the LED turns on.  
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Monitor Adjustment  
The EM43 has three adjustments for hue, contrast and brightness. These adjustments  
can be found on the inside rear half of the housing (see photo).  
While the monitor is pre-adjusted at the factory, Gates recommends the monitor be  
further adjusted to match the camera being used. This will ensure a consistent match  
between the monitor and the image actually being recorded.  
Matching the camera and monitor should be done in a darkened area to allow good  
viewing of both the monitor and the camera electronic viewfinder (EVF).  
With the camera on and the monitor plugged in, compare the image on the EVF to the  
monitor. Using a small Philips screwdriver, make minor adjustment to the hue, contrast  
and brightness on the EM43 until you are satisfied that the image on the monitor  
accurately reflects that being seen in the EVF.  
NOTE: Hue adjustment is only applicable to NTSC SD input mode. It is not used in PAL  
SD or HD input modes.  
Contrast  
Hue  
Brightness  
Customer Support  
If you have any questions or require further assistance with your EM43 External Color  
Monitor, contact your dealer or Gates directly and we’ll be happy to assist.  
Email:  
Phone:  
Fax:  
858-272-2501  
858-272-1208  
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EM43 Setup, Use and Care Guide  
Appendix A  
Camera Display Settings  
In some instances your camera will require setting up the video output settings to properly  
display a video image on the EM43 monitor. Use the chart below to navigate the menus system  
of your camera to establish these settings.  
Standard Definition  
Input to EM43  
High Definition  
Input to EM43  
EM43 Interface Connector  
2 pin E.O. connector  
6 pin connector  
SD Cameras  
Sony  
DSC-VX1000  
No Changes Required  
Not Applicable  
DSC-VX2000/2100  
DCR-PD150/170  
DSC-TRV900/950  
DSC-PD100/PDX10  
GL2/XM2  
Canon  
XL1/1s/2  
HD Cameras  
Sony  
HDR-FX1  
HDR-FX7  
MENU Æ IN/OUT REC  
Æ TV TYPE Æ 16:9  
MENU Æ IN/OUT REC  
Æ TV TYPE Æ 16:9  
Not Applicable  
Sony  
MENU Æ IN/OUT REC  
Æ COMPONENET Æ  
1080i/480i  
Sony  
Sony  
HDR-HC1  
HVR-A1U  
MENU Æ STD SET  
Æ TV TYPE Æ 16:9  
MENU Æ STD SET  
Æ DOWNCONVERT Æ  
SQEEZE  
MENU Æ IN/OUT REC  
Æ DOWNCONVERT Æ  
SQEEZE  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Sony  
HVR-Z1U  
HVR-V1U  
Sony  
MENU Æ IN/OUT REC  
Æ DOWNCONVERT Æ  
SQEEZE  
MENU Æ IN/OUT REC  
Æ COMPONENET Æ  
1080i/480i  
Canon  
Panasonic  
XL H1  
XH A1 / XH G1  
No Changes Required  
MENU Æ SIGNAL SETUP  
Æ COMP OUT Æ  
1080i/480i  
HVX200  
No Changes Required  
MENU Æ AV IN/OUT  
SETUP Æ COMPNT OUT  
SEL Æ 1080i or 720P  
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