Q. What connections can be used to attach my camera to this monitor?

A. The 668GL-70NP/H/Y can attach using an HDMI connector (mini HDMI to HDMI is included in the box), Composite connections, and Component connections. The Composite / Component connections are made using a BNC connection – converters for these are available upon request.

Q. Can I use this monitor with Blackmagic cameras?

A. The 668GL is of an older generation of monitors and as such does not have the correct input frequencies to allow it to work with the Blackmagic camera family.

Q. Does this unit have a touch screen?

A. No – the smallest screen size we have with a touch screen is the model 669GL-70NP/C/T.

Q. What is the power requirement of this monitor?

A. The power supply included with the unit is a 12V 2A standard wall socket connector. The unit itself uses 9-24V, and the current usage is 650mA when charging the onboard battery (50mA in standby). It is also equipped with an XLR 9-24V DC connector on the back of the unit.

Q. Can I use my camera batteries to power this monitor?

A. This unit is supplied with an onboard battery which is rated to last between 2 and 3 hours on a single overnight charge. External batteries are available that can extend this life, as are replacement batteries for the included unit.

Q. What are the monitor dimensions?

A. The monitor dimensions are – Width: 188mm, Height:  125mm, Depth: 33mm

Q. What resolutions does the 668GL-70NP/H/Y support?

A. The native resolution is 800 x 480 pixels, however it will support inputs (through scaling) of 480p (640 x 480), 576i (PAL resolution interlaced), 720p (1280 x 720 progressive scan), 1080i (1920 x 1080 interlaced) and 1080p (1920 x 1080 progressive scan). Differences in aspect ratio between the input signal and the monitor can be rectified using the monitors built in aspect ratio configuration setting – however some ratios will result in horizontal “widescreen” bars or image stretching (particularly common with Canon 5D-ii and Nikon cameras.)

Q. How many pixels does the panel have? 

A. The panel has a native resolution of 800 x 480, giving 384000 pixels on screen.

Q . What does the unit weigh?

A. The weight of the unit is 542g

Q. Can this unit be used for outside shooting?

A. Yes – the 668GL-70NP/H/Y has a screen brightness of 450cd/m and a contrast ratio of 500:1. It also comes supplied with a sunshade to give added extra protection.

Q. Can I attach headphones to this monitor for sound? 

A. No – however the monitor does have a small speaker for cursory sound monitoring if required. It should be noted that the monitor will only play sound if the source connection is HDMI – the other connectivity cables do not pass sound into the system, only image.