Some options can be not implemented in your CineMonitorHD Evolution. This manual describes CineMonitorHD Evolution with Software 7.23e (and up). Depending of the hardware, it is possible to upgrade the CineMonitorHD Evolution. For that, contact us or your local Transvideo representative.
The user and/or technician assume full responsibility or any risk of bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of the use or disassembly or repair of this equipment. In no event shall Transvideo S.A. or its local representatives be liable to a user, technician or third party for any loss of income or any damage of any kind resulting from the use of or work on the said equipment.
ABLE OF ONTENT ..............................2 BOUT & C ..........................3 ARNING AUTION ..........................4 ABLE OF ONTENT ............................7 NTRODUCTION Unpacking ............................7 General safety instructions ......................7 Power requirements ......................... 8 Start-up .............................
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ABLE OF ONTENT ..........................21 UNCTIONS HELP ..............................21 DISPLAY MODE ..........................21 BLUE CHECK ..........................21 COLORIMETRY ..........................22 INPUT PROFILE ..........................22 AUTO ............................22 LINEAR ............................22 REC709 ............................22 ...
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Useful tips ............................35 Cleaning ............................35 Full reset ............................35 Hardware, Software and Firmware ....................36 Updating your CineMonitorHD Evolution ..................36 Color Calibration ..........................37 Product Return ..........................37 ............................. 38 PECIFICATIONS ...
The video cable must be adapted for carrying HD SDI signals. Proper 75 Ω connectors must be used. Always check the connector before plugging a cable to your monitor. Transvideo offers high quality cables for cameras, power supplies and other equipment. Contact Transvideo S.A. or its local representative in case of need.
Transvideo manufactures high quality brackets and accessories for the comfort of use and security for the equipment and user. Please contact Transvideo S.A. or its local representative in case of need or visit http://www.hd4dp.com. Power requirements Only DC Voltage powers this product.
On 6” and 8” CineMonitorHD Evolution, you need to use the battery socket from to enjoy the benefits of the FuelReader™. On 10”, 12”, and 15” CineMonitorHD Evolution you need to order the monitor with the Anton-Bauer Gold Mount socket.
All connectors are on the back of the monitor. Depending on the size of the monitor, the connectors and their location may differ. The CineMonitorHD Evolution family offers a video connector panel common to all sizes. 10" to 15" monitors also provide a power out connector and a battery plate (more details in chapter "S...
RODUCT OVERVIEW User interface The CineMonitorHD Evolution family offers a user interface common to all sizes. Some functions are directly accessible from the "direct functions" keypad, others from the menu with use of the rotating knob. The CineMonitorHD screen is partitioned in two areas: ①...
RODUCT OVERVIEW Rotating knob The menu knob is a rotating encoder with a push function. It is used to access and navigate in the menus, adjust some parameter values, validate and exit functions by turning or pushing it. One sort press on the knob gives access to the menu. Rotating the knob enables to navigate between the menu items.
SING THE IRECT UNCTIONS Color Temperature & Dimming Short push on Col. Temp. Dimming – toggles calibration modes: FULL BRIGHT: maximum brightness and power consumption, the color calibration is deactivated STANDARD CALIBRATED: standard mode, the brightness (200Nits) and white point are calibrated according to the settings of MENU / COLORIMETRY USER SET: turning the rotating knob adjusts the brightness from 10 to 100% while color calibration is preserved.
SING THE IRECT UNCTIONS Markers Short push on Marker – activates or deactivates the selected marker(s). Long push on Marker to select the markers to display. Not active when ZOOM or anamorphic modes are selected. Long push on Marker – marker(s) selection First page Second page Press F1 to activate / deactivate safe area...
SING THE IRECT UNCTIONS Measurements Short push on Measure – toggles the different views of the selected measurement Long push on Measure to select the measurement to display. The brightness of the reticule and of the spot as well as the background transparency in overlay mode (for waveform and vectoscope) can be adjusted in MENU / TOOLS / MEASUREMENT.
SING THE IRECT UNCTIONS Histogram Long push on Measure – measurement selection Selecting "F2: HISTO" displays the histogram. Press rotating knob to exit from menu. Then a short push on Measure gives the possibility to adjust the scale of the histogram by using the rotating knob Vectorscope Long push on Measure –...
Displays the picture in full resolution mode (pixel to pixel or 1:1). Beyond the native resolution of the picture, magnify implies to create pixels that doesn’t exist. This is why the pixel to pixel mode (1:1 zoom) is the higher magnification ratio in a Transvideo monitor. 1.33x zoom The 1.33x zoom mode magnifies the active 16/9 area of the picture output by the Arri Alexa in 4:3...
SING THE IRECT UNCTIONS Assign user key Short push on User – activates or deactivates selected user function. Long push on User to select the user function. Long push on User – user function selection First page Press F1 to select STATUS as the user function Displays the status of the monitor and the input voltage from the power supply or the battery.
SING THE IRECT UNCTIONS Input Selection Short push on Input Sel – toggles video inputs. Long push on Input Sel to select the active video inputs. Long push on Input Sel – selection of the active video inputs An active input is highlighted in orange, an inactive in white. An inactivated input cannot be selected by the Input Sel key.
Display the picture in green color only. TINT and SATURATION are not working in this mode. This mode has been invented by Transvideo in 1990 and is used since this time in Film & Night Vision systems. Displays the picture with 256 gray levels.
UNCTIONS COLORIMETRY MANUAL Allows the manual adjustment of RGB gain (from 0 to 2, nominal 1.00) and offset of the black (- 127mV to + 126mV, nominal 0 mV). The nominal value in manual mode corresponds to the D65 setup. IMPORTANT: In MANUAL there is a risk of displaying wrong colors;...
UNCTIONS BLACK LEVEL IP/BL DISPLAY: ON/OFF Activates or deactivates the display of Input Profile and Black Level information. STANDARD Sets the black level of the video signal to 64 / 0 IRE EXTENDED Sets the black level of the video signal to 4 / -7 IRE ADJUST Intermediary and adjustable black level, from 4 to 64 (-7 to 0 IRE).
DEFAULT replaces the tool at the factory preset. LENS READER The LensReader from Transvideo reads the metadata from /i and LDS lenses to display in real time the iris, focus and zoom on an intuitive graphic representation. The LensReader also displays the depth of filed and the hyperfocal point.
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UNCTIONS When a Cine Tape Measure from Cinematography Electronics is connected via RS232 (HR25) to the monitor, a blue marker “C” showing the measuring distance appears on the focus ring. The distance to the object is also given as numerical value. Supported lenses Angénieux Optimo DP 25-250 connected to the monitor through RS232...
UNCTIONS FOCUS HELPER Activates a precise focus helper displaying in-focus zones with colored dots. The focus helper is based on a complex multidimensional digital filter. The focus helper can be remoted by the User key. The settings must have been previously configured (Press long time User key, then set the function with F1…F4).
Pushing the rotating knob during calibration exits from the timing. 0 CAL ON TAP: ON/OFF Activates or deactivates the Cal-on-Tap functionality. When activated, tap on screen or on Transvideo logo to zero calibrate the horizon. 0 CAL ON TAP THRESHOLD Adjust the threshold level of the Cal-on-Tap.
UNCTIONS LIMITS Safety levels can be displayed as false colors in the picture. These levels and clippings are set in this menu. Safety levels can also be displayed in the measurement tools, activated in MENU / TOOLS / MEASUREMENTS. MAX LEVEL Sets the maximum level (White).
UNCTIONS MEASUREMENTS Allows different settings for the video measurement tools. The settings apply to all video measurement tools except the histogram, which represents always the full picture. SIGNAL UNIT Selects the signal measurement unit. IRE (default unit) or BINARY SIGNAL ANALYSIS Selects 8 bits if the SIGNAL is 8 bits.
UNCTIONS TALLY Tally can be activated via the GPI Sub-D9 or ACC Lemo8 connectors or via the camera REC/STOP trigger embedded in the SDI (if any). Several Tally signals can be used at the same time. When Tally is connected to the ACC Lemo8 connector, the Tally trigger condition is adjustable in MENU / TECHNICAL / GPI >...
UNCTIONS PICTURE FX NORMAL VERTICAL FLIP HORIZONTAL FLIP Restores the standard display Returns the picture vertically Returns the picture horizontally PICTURE REVERSE AUTO REVERSE Returns the picture horizontally and Makes a MONITOR REVERSE automatically if the vertically (180° rotation of the picture) monitor is up side down MONITOR REVERSE AUTO FLIP REVERSE...
UNCTIONS TECHNICAL CVBS STD SELECT Available only when CVBS or ACC input are selected Sets the video composite standard detection. AUTO DETECT / PAL BGHID / NTSC 3.58 NTSC Available only when CVBS or ACC input are selected Sets NTSC standards: NTSC Japan (black 0 IRE) NTSC US (black 7.5 IRE) ACCESSORY...
UNCTIONS VOLTAGE ALARM VOLTAGE DISPLAY: ON/OFF FUEL READER (Anton-Bauer): ON/OFF Displays constantly the input voltage from the power supply or the battery. When a Logic Series Digital battery from AntonBauer is detected, the Fuel Reader also gives to the user the remaining percentage of the battery and the time to run (see page 8). UNIT Toggles between Volts, Percent and Minutes (percent and and minutes only available with the FuelReader).
UNCTIONS MEMORY MEM 1 … MEM 4 4 user memories per input are available to save user’s configurations. SAVE Saves the current user set-up in the memory. All configuration except INPUT SEL is stored in the memory, including picture and tools settings. RECALL Recalls the settings stored in the memory.
The microfiber cloth collects grease particle in its structure. It is necessary to wash it when necessary with water and soap. The microfiber cloth is orderable as spare part (refer to your local Transvideo dealer in case of need). Full reset If needed, a full reset of the monitor may be performed as follows: ①...
An update package is a .zip file that contains softwares and firmwares that are compatible each other. It can be downloaded on our website for registered users by visiting www.transvideo.eu/support. You can also ask it directly to your local Transvideo representative. Step 2 Uncompress the .zip using your archive utility software.
Log in to our website using your user account Or contact us by: and visit the Support section Email service@transvideo.eu www.transvideo.eu/support +33 2 3260 1479 +33 2 3232 2761 You will need to provide part number & serial number (found on the back of your product) and to briefly describe the reason for the return.
PECIFICATIONS Common Characteristics Inputs / outputs 1 x HD/SD SDI in (BNC) 1 x HD/SD SDI Rclk out (BNC) 1 x CVBS in (BNC) 1 x CVBS out (BNC) 1 x ACC (Lemo8) 1 x mini HDMI in Display type AMLCD Pixels Picture zone 960 x 540...
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PECIFICATIONS 8" HD Monitor / 8" HD Monitor SuperBright Dimensions 215 x 190 x 60 mm (l x h x d) 8.5 x 7.5 x 2.3 inches Weight 1710g, 3.8lbs / 1690g, 3.7lbs Power Consumption 20W / 22W Contrast ration Max 500:1 / 900:1 ±85°...
Non-Transvideo brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Transvideo products are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Transvideo, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The manufacturer or producer gives the...
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INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF TRANSVIDEO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST TRANSVIDEO BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE P>RODUCT SOLD BY TRANSVIDEO AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED...
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