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RIGVISION WIRED LIVE VIEW REMOTE WITH 9” HD DISPLAY USER MANUAL

WIRED LIVE VIEW REMOTE WITH 9” HD DISPLAYRCC-P1 – Panasonic DMC-G1 / DMC-G10 DMC-G2 / DMC-GF1 / DMC-GH1 DMC-GH2 / DMC-L10 / DMC-L1 DMC-FZ100 / DMC-G3 SHUTTER RELEASE CABLES The

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  • RIGVISIONWIRED LIVE VIEW REMOTEWITH 9” HD DISPLAY

    USER MANUAL

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    Thank you for choosing the Vello RigVision Wired Live View Remote. The RigVision gives you a crisp, clear, full color view on a screen that’s large enough to exhibit the finer details that are easy to miss on your camera’s tiny LCD screen. Whether you use the RigVision for filmmaking or professional photography, the vibrant 9” HD display allows you to comfortably preview and review your work both on location and in the studio.

    Your Vello RigVision WiredLive View Kit contains:

    • RigVision 9” HD LCD Monitor• NP-F770 Lithium Battery• Battery Charger• AC Power Adapter• HDMI & Shutter Release Cables• IR Remote• Protective Neoprene Bag• Sunshade• Shoe Mount to 1/4” Ballhead

    The RigVision can be used to:

    1. provide the user with ahigh resolution, largerview for composition

    2. Autofocus

    3. Review recorded imagesand video

    3. Assist when shootingat extreme angles

    INTRODUCTION

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    High Resolution:1024x600 pixels ona 9” HD LCD Screen

    Backlit TFT:Flicker free and vibranteven in low light conditions

    160° View:Get a great view with the screen’s 160° viewing angle

    Fully Adjustable:Adjust resolution, contrast, position, and input options

    Dual Power:Operates on either AC or battery power (both included)

    Versatile:Accepts HDMI, AV, VGA, VGA Audio in, S-Video andYPBPR connections (Component Cable)

    Quick Access:Dedicated shutter release, Autofocus, and Bulb buttons

    IR Remote:Control the action from the palm of your hand with the handheld IR remote

    Tripod Mount:Standard 1/4-20 tripod socket for easy mounting on a tripod

    KEY FEATURES

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    FEATURES DIAGRAM

    Bulb Exposure Button

    Shutter Button

    IR ReceiverPower Light

    AF Button

    1 Source Button

    2 Up Button

    3 Down Button

    4 Menu Button

    5 Sleep

    1 2 3 4 5

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    • There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification.

    • Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

    • Keep out of the reach of children. This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard.

    for prolonged periods or when no charge remains.

    • Do not use or leave the device in conditions of extreme heat, severe cold, or high humidity.

    • Turn off both the camera’s power and the RigVision’s power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.

    • Dispose used batteries, packaging, and old devices in accordance with appropriate local environmental regulations.

    • Do not operate the RigVision in the presence of flammable gas or vapors.

    • Observe caution when handling batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Use only the batteries listed in this manual.

    • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when leaving the product unattended

    SAFETY WARNINGS

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    Charge the included battery by placing it on the battery charger and gently clicking the battery into place. Plug the charger into an outlet. The status LED will glow red while the battery is charging, and will turn green once the charging is complete.

    Attach the charged battery by placing it on the battery port

    on the back of the RigVision and pushing the battery down, locking it into place.

    To run the RigVision on continuous power, plug the included power adapter into an outlet, and insert the other end into the RigVision’s power port.

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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    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 SLEEP button on the front of the monitor switches the LCD on and off. If the ON/OFF switch is left in the ON position, the RigVision will continue to draw battery power. If you will not be using the RigVision for an extended period of time, be sure to set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to conserve battery power.

    POWERING ON & OFF

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    1. Turn off the camera and the RigVision.

    2. Select the appropriate cable [HDMI, AV, S-Video, or YPBPR]

    3. Insert the cable into the appropriate port located at the top of the RigVision.

    4. Attach the other end of the cable to the camera.

    5. Turn on the camera and the RigVision.

    CONNECTING THE VIDEO CABLE

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    1. Turn off the camera and the RigVision.

    2. Insert the cable into the camera accessory port located at the top of the RigVision.

    3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera’s shutter release jack.

    4. Turn on the camera and the RigVision.

    CONNECTING THE SHUTTER RELEASE/AF CABLE

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    1. Press the Source button to display the source selection menu.

    2. Press the Source button again to cycle through the input options.

    3. When the desired selection is highlighted, press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection.

    SETTING THE VIDEO SOURCE

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    Single Shots

    1. Turn on the RigVision’s power.

    2. Engage Live View mode on your camera.

    3. Press the RigVision’s Shutter button halfway to focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus)*. The image in focus will appear on the screen.

    4. To trigger the shutter, fully depress the Shutter Release button.*Auto Focus functions are not available on cameras that do not have live view AF controls.

    TAKING A PHOTO

    Continuous Shots

    1. Turn on the RigVision’s power.

    2. Set the camera to continuous mode.

    3. Engage Live View mode on your camera.

    4. 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)

    1. Turn on the RigVision’s power.

    2. Set the camera to bulb mode.

    3. Engage Live View mode on your camera.

    4. Press the Bulb button on the RigVision. The shutter will remain open until you press the Bulb button again.Note: The RigVision will beep continuously while Bulb mode is engaged.

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    The RigVision cannot be used to remotely start video recording on your camera; consult your camera for video functions.

    To stop video recording, fully depress the Shutter buttonon the RigVision.

    Note: This feature may not be supported by your camera; you may need to stop the recording via your camera.

    Using Headphones

    To listen to your video recordings via headphones, plug a pair of standard 3.5mm stereo headphones into the RigVision’s headphone jack.

    Using the AF button in Video Mode

    1. Set the camera to Video mode and engage Live View on the camera.

    2. Press the AF button on the RigVision to autofocus in video mode.

    Adjusting the Volume

    The volume of the RigVision’s speaker can be adjusted via the display’s Up and Down buttons.

    SHOOTING VIDEO

    Note: If the RigVision does not receive a video signal, the audio feature will not work.

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    The RigVision offers many customizable options via the device’s menus. You can adjust the display’s contrast, brightness, picture scale, sleep timer, sound settings, and more.

    1. Press the Menu button to access the menus.

    2. Press the Up and Down buttons to cycle through the five menus:

    Picture for precise control over contrast, brightness,

    OSD for selecting the display language, horizontal and vertical position, duration, and transparency;

    Sound for control over equalizer settings, left/right speaker balance, sound mode, AVC (Automatic Volume Control), and Loudness.

    3. When you reach the desired menu, press the Source button to cycle through the selected menu options.

    4. When you reach the desired

    color, sharpness, color tone, picture scale and noise reduction;

    PIP&POP (Picture-in-Picture & Picture-on-Picture) for control over the sub source, sub picture size, PIP position, Border color, sound source, and the ability to swap the main and sub image;

    Setup for setting up sleep timers, multiple windows, and dynamic contrast ratio(DCR);

    ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING THE MENU SETTINGS

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    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.

    USING THE IR REMOTE

    menu option, press the Up and Down buttons to cycle through the sub-options. Press the Source button to lock in your changes and move to the next menu option.

    5. For menu options that feature an adjustment bar, such as display contrast and sound balance:

    a. Press the Up or Down button to access the adjustment bar.

    b. Press the Up and Down

    buttons to incrementally increase or decrease the setting.

    c. Press the Menu button again to lock in the changes and return to the Menu screen.

    6. Press the Menu button within any of the five menus to exit Menu mode.

    Note: The display will auto-exit Menu mode if no selection is made after 35 seconds (Auto-exit is user-adjustable from 10 to 60 seconds via the OSD menu’s duration option).

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    RCC-N2

    RCC-P1

    RCC-N3

    RCC-O1

    RCC-S1

    RCC-C1

    RCC-N1

    RCC-C2

    The RigVision includes Shutter Release Cables that enables the device to work with certain models of cameras. Although only a limited number of cables are included, the RigVision works with many other cameras as well.

    At right are models of Vello Shutter Release Cables for the RigVision and the cameras they support. For these cables, and cables for other camera models, check with your Vello dealer.

    RCC-C2 – Canon EOS 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D 50D / 5D / 5D Mark II / 7D / 1D / 1Ds Mark I / Mark II / Mark II N / Mark III / Mark IVRCC-N1 – Nikon D1 / D1H / D1X / D2 / D3 / D3x D3s / D2H / D2Hs / D2X / D2Xs / D200 D300 / D300s / D700 Fuji S3pro S5Pro / Kodak DCS-14NRCC-C1 – Canon EOS 30 / 33 / 50 / 60D 300D / 350D / 400D / 450D / 500D 550D / 600D / 1000D / 1100D (Digital Rebel / XT / XTi / XSi / T1i T2i / T3 / T3i / XS) PowerShot G-10 G11 / G12 Contax N / 645 Pentax K100D / K110D / K200D K10D / K20D / K-5 / K-7 / *ist DS DS2 / DL2 / DL / D / Samsung GX-1S GX-1L / GX-10 / GX-20 / NX SeriesRCC-S1 – Sony a100 / a200 / a290 / a300 / a320 a350 / a380 / a390 /a500 / a550 / a560 a580 / a700 / a850 / a900 / SLT A33 / SLT A55RCC-O1 – Olympus E520 / E510 / E420 / E410 / E400 / E450 E620 / E-P2 / E-PL2 / SP-570UZ / SP-560UZ SP-550UZ / SP-510UZ / XZ-1RCC-N3 – Nikon D70s / D80RCC-N2 – Nikon D90 / D3100 / D5000 / D7000 / D5100RCC-P1 – Panasonic DMC-G1 / DMC-G10 DMC-G2 / DMC-GF1 / DMC-GH1 DMC-GH2 / DMC-L10 / DMC-L1 DMC-FZ100 / DMC-G3

    SHUTTER RELEASE CABLES

    The RigVision accepts batteries from the Sony L-Series; NP-F300 Series; NP-F500 Series; NP-F700 Series; and NP-F900 Series.

    Additional & ReplacementBatteries

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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Monitor

    Screen 9” Color TFT with Backlight

    Resolution 1024x600

    Pixel Pitch 0.1905 (h) x 0.189 (v)

    Battery

    Type 7.2V Rechargeable Lithium Ion

    Charging Time 8 Hours

    Battery Life 4 Hours

    Standby Time (LCD off) 16 Hours

    Battery Charger

    Charging Time 8 Hours

    Input AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz

    Output Battery ~8.4V 450mA

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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Camera Functions

    Quick Access Buttons

    Shutter release (Half Press to Focus; Full Press for Single Shots), Bulb (Bulb Mode; Continuous Shooting), Auto Focus

    Multilingual Support

    LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Persian

    AC Adapter

    Input 100V-240V 50/60Hz 0.6A Max

    Output 12V 2A

    Audio & Video

    Inputs HDMI, AV, VGA, VGA/Audio, S-Video, Y/Pb/Pr

    Headphone 3.5mm Headphone Jack

  • Limited One-Year WarrantyVello 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. Our responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use. To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase (“Seller”) to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, VELLO MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.

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