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OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 3
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 4
GEMINI 4:4:4 ANATOMY ................................................................................................................. 6
MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................ 7
GEMINI ............................................................................................................................................... 8
INPUTS ............................................................................................................................................... 8
RECORD ............................................................................................................................................. 9
OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................................. 9
MODE TOGGLE & STATUS ............................................................................................................ 10
PREPARATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 11
POWER ................................................................................................................................................ 11
AC Power Supply ......................................................................................................................... 11
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REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................. 12
SETTING DATE & TIME ................................................................................................................... 12
SSD Status Indicators The LED lights associated with each SSD drive will display
the following status color indicators: ................................................................................... 13
Best User Practices .............................................................................................................................. 14
RECORDING ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Recording Time / Media ................................................................................................................ 15
Recording Instructions ................................................................................................................... 15
DPX Recording .................................................................................................................................. 16
PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................. 17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................... 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................3 FEATURES ............................4 GEMINI 4:4:4 ANATOMY ......................... 6 MENU STRUCTURE ..........................7 GEMINI ............................... 8 INPUTS ............................... 8 RECORD ............................. 9 OUTPUT ............................. 9 MODE TOGGLE &...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOSING CONVERGENT DESIGN. Our philosophy is to ensure that all features that we have enabled in the Gemini 4:4:4 have been thoroughly tested. Our goal is to provide a very high degree of reliability in both our hardware and firmware.

  • Page 3: Overview

    1.1 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have the following items, supplied with your Gemini 4:4:4 upon purchase Hard Hard Hard Hard Case Case Case Case Gemini 4:4:4...

  • Page 4: Features

    CONVERSION CONVERSION CONVERSION The Gemini 4:4:4 records in DPX file format, an industry standard for high end post processing. To conform with widely used software that accepts the DPX file format, the Gemini 4:4:4 automatically up-converts (up-reses) to 4:4:4. This is accomplished by using a sophisticated routine that uses the weighted average of nearby pixels to ensure that the 4:4:4 is of high quality, even when the source video is 4:2:2.
  • Page 5 DUAL SSD DUAL SSD DUAL SSD The Gemini 4:4:4 is unique in that is supports two SSD’s for both recording and playback. To extend recording time, a recording can automatically span from one SSD to another. This is fully automatic.

  • Page 6: Gemini 4:4:4 Anatomy

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 GEMINI 4:4:4 GEMINI 4:4:4 ANATOMY GEMINI 4:4:4 GEMINI 4:4:4 ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY SSD Drive 2 SSD Drive 2 SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 2...

  • Page 7: Menu Structure

    MENU STRUCTURE MENU STRUCTURE The Gemini 4:4:4 menu can be accessed through the buttons along the top of the screen. By tapping on a Main Menu heading, a Sub-Menu 1 navigation will appear. Likewise, by tapping a Sub-Menu 1 heading, a Sub-Item 2, and so on, may appear and subsequently provide you with an Option related to that.

  • Page 8: Gemini

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 GEMINI GEMINI GEMINI GEMINI Sub- - - - Menu 1 Menu 1 Menu 1 Menu 1 Sub- - - - Menu 2 Menu 2 Menu 2 Menu 2 Sub- - - - Menu 3...

  • Page 9: Record

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 RECORD Sub- - - - Dropdown Dropdown Dropdown Dropdown Sub- - - - Item Item Item Item Option Option Option Option Description Description Description Description Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information...

  • Page 10: Mode Toggle & Status

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 MODE TOGGLE & MODE TOGGLE & STATUS MODE TOGGLE & MODE TOGGLE & STATUS STATUS STATUS Across the bottom of your Gemini monitor you will find the Mode Functions and related Indicators and Buttons.

  • Page 11: Preparations

    3. Using an Anton Bauer or IDX Battery with a D-Tap connection. A D-Tap to 4- Pin Hirose Power Cable is included. 4. Using any 4-Pin Hirose Power cable as provided by Convergent Design for Gemini 4:4:4 or nanoFlash. 5. Using any suitable DC power source, 6 to 19 Volts DC, with a 4-Pin Hirose connector.

  • Page 12: Registration

    SETTING DATE & TIME SETTING DATE & TIME The Gemini|Set|Time and Gemini|Set|Date menu items are used to set the internal clock of the Gemini 4:4:4, which keeps time even when there is no external power connected to the unit. HANDLING SSD CARDS...

  • Page 13: Formatting Ssd Cards

    WARNING: BEFORE USING THE SSD’S IT IS IMPERATIVE WARNING: BEFORE USING THE SSD’S IT IS IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT THE SSD’S IN THE GEMINI 4:4:4 TO FORMAT THE SSD’S IN THE GEMINI 4:4:4 TO FORMAT THE SSD’S IN THE GEMINI 4:4:4 TO FORMAT THE SSD’S IN THE GEMINI 4:4:4...

  • Page 14: Best User Practices

    Before each shoot always make a test recording, and verify that it was • recorded successfully. Always format your SSD’s in the Gemini 4:4:4 before recording. • Of course it is important to not reformat a SSD unless the footage has been successfully copied to another medium.

  • Page 15: Recording

    (2) Make sure any and all necessary settings have been programmed and saved. (3) Insert at least one Convergent Design SSD card into either Slot 1 or Slot 2, or insert one in each slot. For more information on ‘Handling SSD Cards’, visit page 12.

  • Page 16: Dpx Recording

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 (6) Tap the Record Button to begin your Clip. (7) Your clip is now recording. Please note: a. The SYS Status Indicator is red. b. One of the SSD Status Indicators is Red. If you have two cards in, the other light should be green.

  • Page 17: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Now that you have successfully recorded to your Gemini 4:4:4, it’s time to harness its playback capabilities on its high-definition 800 x 480 monitor. (1) If the “> > > > ” ” ” ” is next to ‘PLAY PLAY PLAY’...

  • Page 18: Transfer

    (See image for proper connectivity) Performance The Gemini 4:4:4 SSD's can Perform up to 400MBps. Keep in mind you will be limited by the slowest median in the transfer process. For example: eSATA 3Gbps cards have a max performance of ~270MBps, and eSATA 1.5Gbps have a max performance of ~130MBps.
  • Page 19 Thus, each time you start and stop a recording it will create a new file folder, which takes the name of the Clip, as setup via a menu item in the Gemini 4:4:4: All clips reside in a }CLIPS{ folder on the Solid State Drive (SSD).
  • Page 20 DJV VIEWER (Mac) http://djv.sourceforge.net/ Click on Downloads and select one suitable for your system http://djv.sourceforge.net/install.html Many Capture Card Software programs will playback Gemini 4:4:4 DPX Files natively. BLACKMAGIC MEDIA EXPRESS AJA DPX Translator (AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator and AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator) http://www.aja.com/products/software/ Color Grading / Finishing Support ADOBE AFTEREFFECTS CS4, 5 and 5.5...
  • Page 21 Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 Apple Final Cut Pro 6/7 With Glue tools http://www.gluetools.com/ Apple Compressor 3.5 and Compressor 4 Apple Final Cut X Not supported at this time, however the next version from Apple is expected to support Avid 5.5.3 Mac (With Glue Tools) –...

  • Page 22: Appendix

    Firmware Updates Firmware Updates Firmware Updates We strongly recommend you always keep your Gemini 4:4:4 We strongly recommend you always keep your Gemini 4:4:4 We strongly recommend you always keep your Gemini 4:4:4 We strongly recommend you always keep your Gemini 4:4:4 updated with the latest firmware.
  • Page 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING: Firmware Update NOT Initializing If you insert the SSD into the Gemini 4:4:4 and it does not start the firmware update process, the Folder Name is not correct, or the file is not in the correct location, as outlined above.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Two Slots for 1.8" Solid State Drives (SSD), 256GB / 512GB sizes; Media Media SSD Performance: 250 MBytes/Sec Write, 415 MBytes/Sec Read, 6 Gbps SATA Interface Note: Only SSD Media supplied by Convergent Design can be used in the Gemini Transfer Station Transfer Station Transfer Station Transfer Station 1.8"...

  • Page 25: Gemini Mechanical Drawings

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 Gemini Mechanical Drawings Gemini Mechanical Drawings Gemini Mechanical Drawings Gemini Mechanical Drawings Useful for your mounting needs and designs, please find below mechanical drawings of the Gemini 4:4:4. Remote Connector Pinout...

  • Page 26: Know Issues - Firmware Version 0.0.251

    (2) VISIT OUR FORUM VISIT OUR FORUM VISIT OUR FORUM: We have a very active forum and you may find the VISIT OUR FORUM answer you are looking for, as well as support from the Convergent Design community. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/convergent-design-nanoflash/ (3) REFER TO...

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    Also Convergent Design will not be liable for a failure of the unit to properly record or play back for any reason. Convergent Design’s total liability, in all cases, is limited to the actual purchase price.

  • Page 28: Obtaining An Rma

    Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual v v v v 1.1 occur. occur. occur. occur. • Damage due to exposure to water, or other liquids, or excessive dust or Damage due to exposure to water, or other liquids, or excessive dust or...
  • Page 29 In some cases your local dealer or distributor may be able to provide you with a loaner unit. All products must be shipped prepaid to Convergent Design, or preferably through the dealer from which the unit was purchased (if outside the US). If you purchased the unit from a dealer outside of your normal trading zone, then you may be charged for return shipping to your location.

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