BM7IIDS Wireless Control Field Camera Monitor

Specifications

  • Screen Size: 7 inches
  • Dimension: 179.3mm x 106.8mm
  • Brightness: 2200nits
  • Resolution: 1920×1080
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • Weight: 460g
  • Color Gamut: 85% P3
  • Material: Aluminum alloy
  • Input Voltage: 7~24V
  • Maximum Power: 15W
  • Signal Input: 3G SDI X 2, HDMI
  • Signal Output: 3G SDI, HDMI
  • Audio Output: 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Menu Language: Power input
  • Signal Conversion: HDMI/SDI Conversion
  • Operating System: CINENORM OS

Product Usage Instructions

Basic Operation

To power on the monitor, long press the touch screen switch for
3 seconds. The main menu will appear once powered on.

Main Menu Operations

Main Menu Overview:

  • Backlight: Adjust screen brightness by sliding
    the bar.
  • Fan: Adjust fan speed by clicking and sliding
    the bar.
  • Volume: Adjust volume by clicking and sliding
    the bar.
  • Device Connection: View connection status and
    modes.
  • Monitor Settings: Configure image, panel,
    signal input/output.
  • Battery Icon: View current status of the
    battery.
  • Add Functions: View and add functions.

Operation Instructions

Touchscreen: Tap, long press, or swipe (up,
down, left, right) for navigation.

External Buttons: Use the knob and other
buttons for additional controls.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I adjust the screen brightness?

To adjust the screen brightness, slide the bar in the Backlight
section of the main menu.

2. How can I connect external devices?

In the Device Connection section of the main menu, you can view
device connection status and modes to connect external devices.

3. What is the procedure for firmware updates?

To update firmware or load LUT, use the USB-A port with a
compatible USB flash stick as described in the Firmware Update
Tutorial in the user manual.

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Product UI Manual

Product Information
179.3mm

L-type Antenna

106.8mm

7″

5-Pin serial port (TILTA nucleus control)
7~24V Power interface

EXIT / Long press the touch screen switch for 3s
Custom function keys(F keys) 1/4″ Screw hole Power indicator Scroll wheel menu

2-Pin LEMO 31mm

NP-F battery plate

Power switch USB-A
Audio output

SDI output SDI input SDI input HDMI input HDMI output

Camera control interface 1/4″ Screw hole

Basic Parameters

Screen size

7″

Dimension

179.3×106.8×31mm

Viewing angle Brightness

85 / 85 / 85 / 85 2200nits

Resolution

1920×1080

Contrast ratio Weight

1000:1 460g

Color gamut

85%P3

Material Input voltage

Aluminum alloy 7~24V

Maximum power

15W

Signal input

3G SDI X 2HDMI

Signal output

3G SDIHDMI

Audio output

3.5mm Headphone jack

Menu Language

//English///Français/español

Power input

2-Pin LEMO/DC 5.5*2.1

Signal conversion

HDMI/SDI Conversion

Camera control interface REMOTE

TILTA nucleus control interface

Motor Control

Support battery model SONY NP-F970/F960/F750/F550

USB-A

Upgrade firmware / Load LUT

Fan Operating system

Yes CINENORM OS

Packing List

BM7 II DS Monitor BM7 II DS Sunshade Customer feedback card L-type Antenna Gesture operation card

Screw-in DC power cable Drop-proof rubber case Safety box Y-type wrench Micro USB flash stick

Supported input/output resolution and frame rate
HDMI signal
1920×1080p@23.97Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz,50Hz,59.94.Hz,60Hz 1920×1080psf@23.97Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz 1920×1080i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz 1280×720p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz 720x576p&720x576i@50Hz 720x480p&720x480i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz
SDI signal
1920×1080p@50fps,59.94fps,60fps 1920×1080p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz,YUV422 1920×1080p@23.98Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.94Hz,30Hz YUV444/YUV422 1920×1080psf@23.98Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz YUV444/YUV422 1920×1080i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz YUV444/YUV422 1280×720p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz YUV444/YUV422

Catalogue
Quick Start
01-03

Custom Page
04

Device Connection Tutorial
05-06

Settings Page
07-09

Function Page
10-17

Quick Access 18

3D LUT Loading Tutorial
19

Firmware Update Tutorial
20

Quick Start
Initial Page
The background image is displayed after powering on the monitor. Tap the screen or press a button to bring up the main menu. Operation Instructions:
Touchscreen: tap, long press, or swipe (up, down, left, right). External Buttons: use the knob and other buttons.

Main Menu Operations
Step Tap the screen or press the knob to open the main menu.
Main Menu Overview Backlight: slide to the bar adjust screen brightness.
Fan: click ” > ” and slide the bar to adjust fan speed.
Volume: click ” > ” and slide the bar to adjust volume.
Device Connection: view connection status and modes.
Monitor Settings: configure image, panel, signal input/output.
Battery Icon: view current status.
Add Functions: view and add functions.
Help: show function icon names in the status bar.
Functions: provide various tools for real-time monitoring, adjustment, and optimization of the captured image.

01

ExternalDeviceConnection Disconnect Disconnect

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Color Format Color Range Color Gamut
Curve
3D LUT

HDMI

RGB Bit

8BIT

LEGAL LOG LOG

On

RED WIDE GAMUT RGB

RED LOG 3G10 Off

Panel Gamut Rec.709

Battery

171.4VV

Monitor Status
Step Tap the battery icon in the top-right corner (not available on all pages).
Status Bar Overview External Device Connection: view device connection status.
WiFi/Bluetooth: view or long press for settings.
Signal Input Settings: modify in “Monitor Settings > Input.”
Panel Calibration Info: view calibration status.
Battery Voltage Info: click ” ” to switch power supply mode for accurate view.

Quick Start

Director

Cameramen

Focus Puller

Add New Page

Camera Control Disconnected

Wi-Fi

BLE Wired

Monotor

Rec.790 Display Gamut

No Signal Input HDMI SDI 1 SDI 2

Custom Page
Step Swipe down from the main menu to access to the custom page.
Custom Page Overview
Page Name: click ” > ” to rename Added Functions are displayed in the status bar.
Manage Pages: rename, save as template, delete, or move pages when more than one page is created.
Device connection mode is displayed on the bottom left. Click to enter the external device connection page.
Signal input mode is displayed on the bottom right. Click to enter “System Settings > Input” page.
Battery and Color Settings: displayed at the bottom.

External Device
WIFI
BLE(BMPCC)
Wired(camera control
Motor

WIFI
My Device KOMODO

Add New Device KOMODO

Camera Control Connection Page
Step
Click the connection icon ” ” on the left of main menu page to enter.
Camera Control Connection Page Overview
Wireless Connection: select the camera from the list and input the pairing password (case-sensitive). The monitor saves the device for automatic future connections. (Detailed tutorial on page 05)
Bluetooth Connection: similar to WiFi.
Wired Connection: connect the camera control cable to the “Camera Remote” port, then click “Connect” and select the camera brand. (Detailed tutorial on page 06)
Motor: connect and use directly.

02
Monitor Settings Image Settings Panel Input Output Image Filp F F Key Preset System Config
Monitor Settings Page
Step Click the settings icon” “on the left of main menu page to enter Monitor Settings Page Overview
Image Config: adjust display settings to optimize color and brightness. Panel Calibration: preset and custom color calibration. Input: select signal sources and configure camera LOG settings. Output: manage output signals. Image Flip: flip image horizontally or vertically. F Key Presets: assign monitor functions to physical F keys. System Config: adjust and manage basic monitor settings. User Profiles: store or import settings via USB.

Quick Start

Selecting on the left, add a category

Exposure Focus

Waveform
Dual Screen

Monitoring
Image Config

Color Mixing
Camera Control

Function Page
Step Click the function icon ” ” on the right of the main menu. Function Page Overview
Exposure: adjust image brightness and identify overexposed areas.
Waveform: analyze exposure and color distribution.
Monitor: assist in composition and real-time image checks.
Color Calibration: adjust and control image colors.
Peaking: highlight focus areas for precise focusing.
Multiview: display multiple image sources.
Image Settings: adjust display settings to optimize color and brightness.
Camera Control: control the camera directly from the monitor.

Zebra
Use zebra to custom the parts of overexposure and
underexposure in the image
False Color
Use Specificcolor to display the brightness
level of the image

Exposure Focus

Waveform
Dual Screen

Monitoring
Image Config

Color Mixing
Camera Control

Adding Functions
Step
Click the icon ” ” to open the function-adding page. Choose functions like ” Zebra” under ” Exposure” and adjust parameters. The zebra icon appears in the status bar when added. (Detailed tutorial on page 10)

03
Monitor Settings Image Settings Panel Input Output Image Filp F F Key Preset System Config
F Key and Wheel Presets
Step Click ” Monitor Settings > F F Key Presets” to assign functions to F keys. Press the F key to activate. The wheel can also be preset for image or camera control functions.

Custom Page
1Gesture Control
Swipe down on the main menu page to bring up the custom page. Swipe left or right to switch between custom pages.

Director

Cameramen

Focus Puller

Add New Page

Camera Control Disconnected Wi-Fi BLE Wired

Monitor

Rec.790 Display Gamut

No Signal Input HDMI SDI 1 SDI 2

2Custom Page Overview
1. Page Name: click ” > ” to rename.
2. Manage Pages: rename, save as template, delete, or move pages when more than one page is created.
3. Device connection mode is displayed on the bottom left. Click to enter the external device connection page.
4. Signal input mode is displayed on the bottom right. Click to enter “System Settings > Input” page.
5. Battery and Color Settings: displayed at the bottom.

04

Director Cameramen

Focus Puller

3Adding Pages
Click ” ” to add a new page with default settings. Adjust parameters based on shooting needs. Each page’s settings are independent and tailored for different scenes or devices. Once preset, swipe left or right on the main menu to switch pages quickly.

Device Connection Tutorial

External Device
WIFI
BLE(BMPCC)
Wired(camera control
Motor

WIFI My Device

Add New Device
DIRECT-PLU:ILM E-FX3

1
On the main menu page, click the external device connection icon ” ” and select ” WiFi > Enable” to search for and connect to the camera.

WB 40 External Device
WIFI
BLE(BMPCC)
Wired(camera control
Motor

CT

EV 0

WIFI
DIRECT-PLU:ILM E-FX3 My Device DIRECT-PLU:ILM E-FX3

2h13m Add New Device
DIRECT-PLU:ILM E-FX3

REC

IRIS 8.0

SHUTTER 50

ISO 800

FOCUS

ZOOM

4
Once the monitor successfully connects to a camera, it saves the device info. When both the camera and monitor are powered on, they will automatically reconnect.

2
Connection TroubleshootingIf the monitor can’t detect the camera, follow these steps: 1. Check the camera reference table to confirm compatibility (click the top-right icon ” ” for the table). 2. Ensure the camera’s wireless frequency matches. 3. Restore the camera’s default nickname and attempt to reconnect. 4. Confirm if the camera is in pairing mode.

WB 40

CT 0

EV 0

2h13m

REC

IRIS 8.0

SHUTTER 50

ISO 800

FOCUS

ZOOM

5
The monitor’s control functions vary depending on the camera brands and models.

05

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Ensure that the password is entered correctly, with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

Note: the process for Bluetooth connection is similar to WiFi, though the camera connection page may differ slightly.

Device Connection Tutorial

External Device
Wi-Fi
BLE(BMPCC)
Wired(camera control)
Motor

Connect

1
Connect the Mini USB 10pin cable to the CAMERA REMOTE control interface at the bottom of the monitor, and connect the other end to the camera’s control interface.

2
On the main menu page, click the external device connection icon ” “, select ” Wired (Camera Control)” and click “Connect.”

06

External Device
Wi-Fi
BLE(BMPCC)
Wired(camera control)
Motor

Cancel

Recognizing Camera

Recognizing Connection

BM5-V4 PORTKEYS

Z CAM E2

BMPCC

Canon

Sony

3
Once recognized, select the camera brand to complete the connection.

Settings Page

Image Settings

Backlight

2

Contrast

50

Chroma

50

Sharpness

5

Tint

50

Color Temperature

6500 K

Image Config Page
Adjust display settings to optimize color and brightness.
Step
Click the settings icon ” ” on the left side of the main menu, then select Image Settings to enter.
Backlight: adjust the backlight brightness. Range1~10
Contrastadjust the contrast between dark and light areas. Range0~100
Chromacontrol the intensity of colors. Range0~100
Sharpnessadjust the image sharpness. Range0~10
Tint: adjust the overall color tone. Range0~100
Color Temperature: control the warmth or coolness of the display. Range5500K6500K7500K9300K Custom Range: red, green, blue (0~255)

Panel Calibration

Display Gamut

Rec.709

Bypass

Rec.709

P3-D65

P3-DCI

User 1

Panel Calibration Page
Preset and custom color calibration. Step
On the main menu page, click the icon ” ” (left side) to enter Monitor Settings, then select Panel
Bypass: disable all color calibration and processing, displaying the unadjusted raw signal.
REC.709: standard color space for HD TV and online video, primarily used for broadcasting and HD content.
P3-D65: wide color gamut space with D65 (6500K) white point for natural white balance and rich color reproduction.
P3-DCI: the standard color space for digital cinema, following the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI), suitable for filmmaking.
User: custom color space calibrated to user preferences.

07

Input

Signal Input

HDMI

Log Input

Camera

SONY

Color Gamut

S-GAMUT

Curve

S-LOG

Range

FULL RED

ARRI

SONY

CANON

Panasonic

Input Page
Choose the correct signal source for the monitor to ensure the connected device uses the correct input method and adjust the camera’s LOG mode as needed.
Step
On the main menu page, click the icon ” ” (left side) to enter Monitor Settings, then select Input.
Input Signal: manage the monitor’s input signal settings.
Input LOG: select the correct LOG mode based on the camera’s settings. For example, if using a Sony camera with S-GAMUT color space and S-LOG curve, set the monitor to match these settings. The monitor’s tools, such as False Color, will adjust based on the selected LOG signal. This allows you to monitor the image correctly across different LOG signals.

Settings Page

Output Output Control Load LUT Out 1080P->I 3G LevelA/B Out Display Sync

SDI Auto

Output Page
Manage and adjust the monitor’s output signals to better match different devices.
Step
On the main menu page, click the icon ” ” to enter Monitor Settings, then select Output.
Output Control: manage the monitor’s output signal settings.
LUT Output: apply specific LUT styles directly to the output image when exporting signals.
1080P Downscaling: process 1080p signals to lower resolution or through a single channel to optimize the signal path for specific device requirements.
3G Level A/B: transfer high-definition signals via the 3G-SDI interface. Level A transfers a single 1080p signal, while Level B splits the signal into two, enhancing compatibility with different devices.
Display Sync: ensure that the image on the monitor is synchronized with the connected device, preventing delays or mismatches in the displayed image.

Image Flip Display Flip Mode H Flip V Flip
Image Flip Page
Adjust the display orientation of the image along the horizontal or vertical axes.
Step On the left side of the main menu, click the icon ” ” to enter Monitor Settings, then click Image Flip to enter.
Horizontal Flip: reverse the image left to right, useful for mirrored setups. Vertical Flip: flip the image top to bottom, ideal for upside-down installations.

F F Keys Preset

Function 1

Peaking

Function 2

Zebra

Function 3

False Color

Function 4

Grids

Wheel

Backlight

08

F Key Preset
Quickly enable or disable preset functions with a physical button for convenient operation.
Step
On the left side of main menu page, click” “to enter monitor settings and click the “F Key Preset” to enter.
Preset Operation: on the preset page, click the F key to set or change the preset function. A replaceable function page will appear; click the new function to complete the replacement.
Scroll Wheel Preset: scroll wheel preset differs from F key preset. You can preset some image configuration and camera control functions. In the monitor’s standby mode, scroll to adjust the preset functions.

Settings Page

System Config

OSD-Language

English

Opacity

Off

System Reset

Fan

5

Camera recording on, Sync fan at the lowest.

Black Level

Gesture Zooming

System Configuration
Adjust and manage basic monitor settings.
Step
On the main menu page, click the settings icon ” ” and then “System Configuration” to access.
OSD-Language//English/ //Français/español
Opacityadjust menu opacity for better viewing of screen content. Adjustable Range: Off / Low / Medium / High
System Resetrestore monitor to factory settings.
Fan Adjustable Range: 1~10
Camera recording on, sync fan at the lowest automatically set the fan to the lowest speed when camera recording starts to reduce noise.
Gesture Zoomingfacilitate zooming in to view details.
Volume Adjustable Range: 0~10
SDI Tallya signal indication system used in video production is often used in multi-camera shooting or live streaming
Rec button positionadjust the position of the camera control record button. Adjustable Range: left-bottom/ center-bottom/ right-bottom
Firmwareview and managethe monitor’s firmware version and update.

Firmware

Version Information

BM7-V1.02.2.C A.C38.B53

Uptime

24H

Update(USB)

Firmware Page
For viewing and managing the monitor’s firmware version and update.
Step On the left side of the main menu page, click the icon ” ” to enter monitor setting and then click the “System Configuration> Firmware” to enter.
Version info: check the current firmware version.
Working Time: view the accumulated working time of the monitor.
Software Update (USB): update firmware via USB to ensure the monitor runs the latest software version. (For detailed tutorial, please refer to page 19)

User Profile Config Profile Name BM7 Export
Import

09

User Profile Page
Store or import monitor parameter files via an external USB to quickly switch monitors and avoid repetitive adjustments of various parameters.
Step
On the left side of the main menu page, click the icon” “to enter Monitor Settings and then click the “User Profile” to enter.
Profile Name: display and change the current profile name
Import: save current settings to external storage for easy restoration when changing monitors.
Export: load previously saved settings from external storage to quickly restore personalized settings.

Function Page
1
On the main menu page, click the” “icon in the lower right to enter the function add page.

Zebra
Use zebra to custom the parts of overexposure and
underexposure in the image
False Color
Use Specificcolor to display the brightness
level of the image

Exposure Focus

Waveform
Dual Screen

Monitoring
Image Config

Color Mixing
Camera Control

2
Select the desired function categories. For instance, click “Exposure > Zebra” to enter their adjustment page. The Zebra icon will appear in the function status bar on the right, indicating a successful addition.

10

Zebra Area Option Enable IRE Range Color

REC
High 100 —

3
Click the icon” “above the parameters for the options of” Delete”, ” Position Adjustment”, ” Return” and ” REC Function Sync with Recording Key” to adjust the functions.

Exposure Focus

Waveform
Dual Screen

Monitoring
Image Config

Color Mixing
Camera Control

After connecting the camera, parameters can
be added to the shortcut control.

4
Camera control function requires a connected camera to add.

False Color
5
Click” “to view the nickname of the added function.

Function Page

Zebra

Zebra

Area Option

High

Enable

IRE

100

Range

Color

Zebra
Use zebra to customize the parts of overexposure and underexposure in the image.
Zebra and IRE Function: when the brightness of the image reaches the set threshold, zebra stripes will appear in those areas to indicate overexposure or underexposure. -7 IRErepresents a very dark black, close to total black. 0 IRErepresents a completely black signal with no brightness info. 100 IRErepresents a fully white signal, reaching maximum brightness. >100 IREindicates brightness levels that exceed the normal range, usually signifying overexposure.

Zebra

Zebra

Area Option

Low

Enable

IRE

0

Range

Color

Quick Start Guide for Zebra Function
In the Monitor Functions menu, select Exposure > Zebra. After adding the function, enable zebra. Depending on your shooting goals, select whether zebra lines should display in the “Low,” “Medium,” or “High” exposure areas, ensuring critical areas are correctly marked.

Zebra

Zebra

Area Option

Low

Enable

IRE

20

Range

Color 20

Example: when monitoring underexposed areas, select “Low” in the area options, adjust the IRE value to a suitable range, and if zebra stripes appear in the image, it means the area is too dark. Adjust your camera parameters (e.g., IRIS, SHUTTER speed, ISO) until the zebra stripes disappear or reduce, ensuring image detail is preserved.

Zebra

Zebra

Area Option

Middle

Enable

IRE

50

Range

±5

Color

Monitoring Normal Exposure: in the area options, select “Medium” and set the IRE threshold between 40-70. A new Range option will appear, allowing more precise control of the zebra lines in the image to achieve optimal results.

11

Zebra

Zebra

Area Option

High

Enable

IRE

90

Range

Color 90

Monitoring Overexposure: select “High” in the area options and set the IRE threshold between set the IRE threshold between 80 and 90 to prevent overexposure . Depending on your shooting needs, use zebra to monitor and mark exposure thresholds, adjusting the camera settings based on the feedback from the image.

Function Page

False Color
False Color

Style

ARRI

Tooltip

False Color
Use specific colors to display the brightness level of the image.
Separates exposure areas by brightness value, with each color corresponding to a specific brightness range, allowing users to quickly identify overexposed, underexposed, and normally exposed areas.

False Color
False Color

Style

ARRI

Tooltip

0

25

50

75

100

ARRI False ColorFalse color is widely used in scenarios requiring high dynamic range and precise exposure, like films and advertisements. It allows for a quick evaluation of brightness distribution, ensuring accurate exposure in key areas. Green: normal light, usually referring to 18% medium grey. Yellow & Red: highlight areas. Yellow warns overbrightness; red signifies severe overexposure. Blue: dark areas. Dark blue indicates areas close to or already underexposure. Pink: skin tone exposure, assisting in proper exposure when shooting people.

False Color
False Color

Style

LOG

Edit
Tooltip

0Underexposed

25

Dark Skin Tone5s0 Light Skin Tones 75

-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -1/2 18% +1/2 1

2

3

Overexpos1ed00

45

6

ARRI

LOG

MAP 1

MAP 2

MAP 3

LOG False Colordesigned for LOG gamma curves, this mode is often used to enhance dynamic range and retain more highlight and shadow details. Compared to standard false color, LOG false color provides more detailed exposure zones and finer exposure info, making it suitable for scenes that require precise brightness control.

SAVE

Underexposed

Dark Skin Tones Light Skin Tones

Overexposed

-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -1/2 18% +1/2 1 2

3

45

6

ARRExI posure 1 LOG

Exposu1re 2

2

User 3

Cancel -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
-1/2

LOG Mode Recognition: the monitor can recognize the camera model and LOG curve type from the input signal. Based on the specific characteristics of the LOG curve, such as S-LOG, C-LOG, or V-LOG, the monitor adjusts the false color display accordingly. LOG false color maps different brightness and color ranges depending on the LOG curve, and users can also customize the color response in each exposure zone.

12

0

25

ARRI

LOG

False Color
False Color

Style

MAP 2

Edit

Tooltip

50

75

100

MAP 1

MAP 2

MAP 3

MAP 1based on shooting needs, users can customize the false color settings, defining underexposure, normal exposure, and overexposure zones with different colors. Up to 15 zones and colors can be added. False color settings can be customized for MAP 1, MAP 2, and MAP 3.

Function Page

Peaking

Peaking

Style

Colour

Grayscale Level 100%

Sensitivity

3

Peak Thresh

50

Brightness

0

Contrast

0

Peaking
Use the specific color to mark the focus position.
By analyzing the image captured by the camera, the peaking function compares each pixel’s brightness or color with surrounding pixels. Once a high-contrast area is detected, peaking highlights those regions with bright colors, helping the user quickly identify the focus area.

Peaking

Peaking

Style

Colour

Grayscale Level 100%

Sensitivity

3

Peak Thresh

50

Brightness

0

Contrast

0

In Monitor Functions > Focus > Peaking, after activating peaking, the image will be highlighted to show focus areas. Choose a highlight color suitable for the current shooting environment. Adjust the sensitivity to increase or decrease the highlighted area, then adjust the focus in real-time by moving the focus ring until the desired focus area is clearly marked.

Peaking

Peaking

Style

Colour

Grayscale Level 100%

Sensitivity

3

Peak Thresh

50

Brightness

0

Contrast

0

Portrait Photography: when shooting portraits, peaking can be used to confirm the sharpness of the subject’s eyes. By adjusting the focus ring, ensure the high-brightness mark on the eyes remains stable, indicating that the focus is accurately on the eyes.

Peaking

Peaking

Style

Colour

Grayscale Level 100%

Sensitivity

3

Peak Thresh

50

Brightness

0

Contrast

0

Macro Photography: when shooting small objects, peaking can help you pinpoint precise focus areas. Adjust the highlighted mark to target fine details, such as the stamen of a flower or the eyes of an insect.

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Peaking

Peaking

Style

Colour

Grayscale Level 100%

Sensitivity

3

Peak Thresh

50

Brightness

0

Contrast

0

Video Shooting: in video mode, peaking can be assigned to an F key for quick on/off control. During shooting, especially with focus pulling or fast transitions, peaking helps maintain sharp focus.

Function Page
Waveform (All) Waveform(All) Load LUT Options

Waveform(All)
Simultaneous display brightness, color, audio, and the image’s oscillograms.
Load LUT / Options /

Luma Waveform
Luma Waveform

Opacity

25%

Load LUT

Full Screen

Position

Luma Waveform
Use dot plot distribution to display the brightness levels.

OpacityOff/25%/50%/75%

Load LUT /

Full Screen /

Position / / / / / / /

RGB Waveform
RGB Waveform

Opacity

25%

Load LUT

Full Screen

Position

RGB Waveform
Display three RGB colors of the image in dot plot distribution.

OpacityOff/25%/50%/75%

Load LUT /

Full Screen /

Position / / / / / / /

VectorSco pe
VectorScope

Opacity

25%

Load LUT

Full Screen

Position

Vector Scope

Can be used with color cards as camera color calibration.

OpacityOff/25%/50%/75%

Load LUT /

Full Screen /

Position / / / / / / /

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Luma Histogram
Luma Histogram

Opacity

25%

Load LUT

Full Screen

Position

Luma Histogram
Use a block plot distribution to display the brightness levels.

OpacityOff/25%/50%/75%

Load LUT /

Full Screen /

Position / / / / / / /

RGB Histogram
RGB Histogram

Opacity

25%

Load LUT

Full Screen

Position
Separate Display

RGB Histogram

Display three RGB colors of the image in block plot distribution.

OpacityOff/25%/50%/75%

Load LUT /

Full Screen /

Position / / / / / / /

Separate Display /

Function Page

Audio Meters

Audio Meters

Audio Channel

8 Channel

Opacity

25%

L/R Swap

Position

Audio Meters
Monitor volume level.
Audio Channel2 Channel/8 Channel OpacityOff/25%/50%/75% L/R SwapEnable only in dual-channel mode Position / /

Input

Input

Signal Input

HDMI

Input
Input Signal. Signal InputHDMI/SDI

Image Overlay Image Overlay
Image Overlay
Overlay semi-transparent JPG images in video. (requires a USB stick)
Image Capture Image Capture
Image Capture
Capture a single frame image from a video and store it as a JPG on a USB stick. (requires a USB stick)

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Guides

Guides

Options

80%

Opacity

Off

H

V

Mark

Color

Guides
Use while composition and masking.

Options80%/90%/11/169/916/159/43/1.51/

1.851/21/2.351/2.391/User

OpacityOff/Low/Middle/High

H/Vadjustable only in custom settings

Mark /

Color / / /

Grids

Grids

Regions

2

Color

Grids
9 types of grid composition lines.
Regions1~9 Color / / /

Function Page

Cross Hair

Cross Hair

X Offset

50%

Y Offset

50%

Color

Cross Hair
Cross mark in the center of the image.

X Offset0%~100% Color / / /

Y Offset0%~100%

Rectangle Crop
Rectangle Crop
Resize

Rectangle Crop
Arbitrarily crop rectangular images for full-screen display.
Resize: adjust the cropping frame’s position, width, and height horizontally and vertically.

Check Field Check Field Color
Check Field
Four solid color screens of red, green, blue, and white. Color / / /
Time Time Code Position Color
Time Code
Display the time code of the HDMI and SDI videos. Position / / / / / / / Color / / /

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Anamorph ic
Anamorphic

Aspect

1.33X

Full

Anamorphic
Anamorphic De-squeeze. Aspect:1.33X/1.42X1.50X/1.60X/1.66X/1.80X/ 1.85X/2.00X/2.35X/User Full /
Turn Off Screen On-Off

Turn Off Screen
Enter standby mode, press any physical, keys to wake up.

Function Page
3D LUT 3D LUT Stored form USB USB Scanning Reset LUT
3D LUT
Screen color calibration LUT and styling LUT. User StorageLUT files stored on the monitor. USB Scanningimport LUTs into the monitor from a USB stick, and they can be accessed from the User Storage. Revert the image to the state before LUT application. (For detailed steps, see page 19.)
HDR(HLG) HDR(HLG)
HDR(HLG)
HDR displays more shadow and highlight details.

PBP

PBP

Audio Out

A

Set

A

R90°

Mirror

Off

Input

HDMI

PBP
Display two images simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical orientations.

Audio OutA/B R90° / InputHDMI/SDI

SetA/B MirrorOff/H/V/ALL

H/V Crop

H/V Crop

Mirror

Off

Input

HDMI

X Start

50%

H2V Crop
Display one horizontal image and crop another vertical image.
MirrorOff/H/V/ALL InputHDMI/SDI X Startadjust vertical crop in horizontal direction.

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PIP

PIP

Audio Out

A

Set

A

Mirror

Off

Input

HDMI

PIP Position

PIP
Dual video, simultaneously displaying two video screens of different sizes.

Audio OutA/B MirrorOff/H/V/ALL InputHDMI/SDI PIP Position / / /

SetA/B

Qucik Access

FPS 50

CT 5500

EV 0

6K 16:9

0
SHUTTER 50 SAVE to F1

SHUTTER 50

REC

IRIS f8

SHUTTER 50

ISO 800

FOCUS

Camera Control
Camera Control Quick Save to F Key: hold to save camera control functions to F keys. For example, after selecting the shutter function, hold down external button F1-2 and wait for the countdown to finish to complete the save.

Monitor Settings Image Settings Panel Input Output Image Filp F F Key Preset System Config
Switch Between Large and Small Screens
During operation, an icon ” Zoom In” or ” Zoom Out” appears in the upper left or right corner of the screen, allowing you to adjust the size of the image displayed.

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Zebra Area Option Enable IRE Range Color

REC
High 100 —

Tool Switch Bind to Record Button
See Operation Instructions on page 10. After binding the record button, when recording starts, the monitor function will be enabled. (If a function does not support the current operation, a yellow exclamation mark will appear on the function icon.)

3D LUT Loading Tutorial
USB 2.0 3D LUT

1
Insert a USB stick containing the update file into the monitor’s USB port.

3
Click the ” 3D LUT” folder, open the 3D LUT folder to access to LUT files.

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3D LUT Sony SLog3SGamut3.CineToL
5
In 3D LUT > User Storage, view the imported LUT files (LUT files can be repeatedly stored on the monitor).

3D LUT 3D LUT Stored form USB USB Scanning Reset LUT
2
In Functions > Color Grading > 3D LUT > USB Search, click to search for LUT files stored on the USB stick.

C: Canon CxxxLog10toRec709_Full.cube Canon CxxxLog10toRec709_Legal.cube FUJIFILM XH1_FLog_FGamut_to_FLog… Panasonic VLogL to Like709.cube Nikon Z_6_N-Log-Full_to_REC709-Ful… Nikon Z_7_N-Log-Full_to_REC709-Ful…

Sony From_SLog2SG umut_To_LC-709… Sony SLog3-S-Gamut3.Cine_To_s709… ZCAM zlog2_Rec709_33_normal.cube

4
Double-click the LUT file you want to store. Wait for the progress bar to complete, and the check mark ” ” will appear, indicating successful import.

3D LUT

6
Click on the LUT file to ” LUT”.

Apply LUT” or ”

Delete

Firmware Update Tutorial

Firmware

Version Information

BM7-V1.02.2.C A.C38.B53

Uptime

24H

Update(USB)

1
Download the corresponding firmware update package from the official website (portkeys.shop), extract the main firmware update file, and transfer it to the root directory of the USB stick.

3
Go to Monitor Settings > System Configuration > Firmware > USB Software Update: click Yes to begin the firmware update.

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20%
5
The firmware update process takes several minutes. After completing, the monitor will black out and enter the configuration upgrade state. (Do not power off during the upgrading)

2
Insert the USB stick containing the firmware update into the monitor’s USB port.

confirm

Yes

No

4
Select “Yes”.

Firmware

Version Information

BM7-V2.02.32.C A.C38.B53

Uptime

24H

Update(USB)

6
Once the update is completed, check the firmware version in the firmware page to ensure it is up to date.

Documents / Resources

PortKeys BM7IIDS Wireless Control Field Camera Monitor [pdf] User Manual
BM7IIDS, BM7II DS, BM7IIDS Wireless Control Field Camera Monitor, BM7IIDS, Wireless Control Field Camera Monitor, Control Field Camera Monitor, Field Camera Monitor, Camera Monitor

References

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