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Monitors
The 5.8” 4:3/16:9 monitor accepts both PAL and NTSC signals and it has two video
inputs.The monitor operates on a nominal 12V.
The menu screens cycle with the menu button, and there are controls for brightness,
contrast, color, tint, horizontal and flip image (good for low mode operating).
Typical monitor controls shown.
menu down up power
Low mode
You can work in what’s called “low
mode” with the Pilot and get the lens
much lower than in normal or “high”
mode, and even lower with the
extended post.
In these pictures, the optional F-bracket
(P/N 078-7393-01) is being used. With
the post extended, you don’t need the
F-bracket for low mode operating,
but the lens will be higher.
With the types of cameras usually used
with the Pilot, there’s no easy or strong
way to mount them from the top. We
usually leave the camera mounted as it
is in high mode, so the camera is upside
down. If you leave the monitor in the
same position, the image will be right
side up as you shoot, but the image must
be reversed in editing.
With the 5.8” monitor it’s possible to
place it above the spar and reverse the
image for shooting (not shown).
If you need to keep the recorded
image right side up, you’ll need to
design a lightweight cage to hold your
camera. Make the cage so you can still
add accessories, open the camera’s
viewfinder, access all controls, change
batteries, and change tapes or cards.
With the camera right side up in
low mode, you must rotate the
Pilot’s monitor above the spar
as shown in the photo.
Don’t bend over to get
the lens lower!
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