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Action 5 Quick Start Guide
Less is more with the Action 5 monitor, our newest HDMI monitor that features a streamlined 5"
touchscreen and lightweight build. At just over 0.5 lbs, Action 5 is designed for your on-the-go
shoots, never weighing you or your camera down. Action 5 features 2000 nits of brightness, which
allow for easy outdoor visibility, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, Rec. 709 color gamut, and multiple
mounting points. The Action 5 has an HDMI 2.0 input and output and a combination battery plate
that supports both Sony L-series and Canon LP-E6 batteries. This intuitive monitor is powered by
ActionOS, a simplified version of our professional-level PageOS software toolset that gives you the
necessary tools for out-of-the-box usability. The ActionOS toolset is designed to be mastered in
under 60 seconds. Using the touchscreen, you can easily select, adjust, and toggle between the
monitor's most crucial tools, including Focus Assist, Expose Tool, and Look Tool.
Action 5 Quick Start Guide
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- Page 1 SmallHD User Manual Action 5 Quick Start Guide Less is more with the Action 5 monitor, our newest HDMI monitor that features a streamlined 5" touchscreen and lightweight build. At just over 0.5 lbs, Action 5 is designed for your on-the-go shoots, never weighing you or your camera down.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SmallHD User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ACTIVATE WARRANTY ..........................3 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ..........................3 SOFTWARE ..............................5 FRAME TOOL ............................... 7 FOCUS TOOL ............................... 8 EXPOSE TOOL ............................. 9 LOOK TOOL ..............................11 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ..........................11 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................12 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND FCC COMPLIANCE ................ -
Page 3: Activate Warranty
(you may need to remove your battery to see it). You will also want to have a copy of your invoice from your purchase to confirm the purchase date. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 3... - Page 4 SmallHD User Manual Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 4...
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Page 5: Software
SmallHD User Manual SOFTWARE In the Settings menu you can quickly change the attributes & characteristics of each of your tools. Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 5... - Page 6 SmallHD User Manual For example, you can change which frame lines show up when you enable the Frame tool on your main screen. Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 6...
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Page 7: Frame Tool
SmallHD User Manual FRAME TOOL To help compose your shot with potential cropping considerations in mind, the Frame tool allows you to customize your frame guide according to specific aspect ratios. Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 7... -
Page 8: Focus Tool
The Focus Tool’s outline intensity threshold can be set to Low, Mid, or High, and the outline color can be changed by selecting one of four colors. Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 8... -
Page 9: Expose Tool
‘False Color’ effect. False Color is used to establish the correct exposure by using an IRE color guide for reference. As the camera aperture is adjusted, elements of the image will change color based on the luminance or brightness values. Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 9... - Page 10 SmallHD User Manual Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 10...
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Page 11: Look Tool
USB drive formatted to FAT16 or FAT32. Insert the USB drive, then go to Page 3 of the Systems menu, tap Load from USB, and select the firmware file. Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 11... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
YOUR MONITOR AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED AS A WARRANTY DEFECT. Use sparingly at your own risk [during the shot]. Between takes, turn the monitor off or the fan back on to help protect your monitor. Where is the battery Indicator? Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 12... - Page 13 Go to Page 3 of the systems menu and select the firmware file from the Thumbdrive. If the system can't see the drive, you will get an error message saying the system needs a properly formatted thumb drive. https://downloads.smallhd.com/firmware/action-os Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 13...
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Page 14: Additional Resources And Fcc Compliance
SmallHD User Manual ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND FCC COMPLIANCE Action 5 Quick Start Guide Page 14...
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