This Operator Manual describes the use of the Transvideo RainbowHD family. The first Rainbow has been introduced to the Film Industry during year 1994. The RainbowHD is our latest contribution to the Digital Cinematography world, including advanced decision tools for the HD world.
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.
Timecode ............................. 14 Tally .............................. 14 Battery / power information ......................14 ........................15 SING THE AVEFORM VIEW Timecode ............................. 15 Tally .............................. 15 Battery / power information ......................15 Waveform luminance ........................15 RainbowHD...
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ABLE OF ONTENT ........................16 SING THE RIG VIEW Horizon ............................16 Battery / power information ......................16 Tally .............................. 16 ........................ 17 SING THE DIRECT FUNCTIONS Views ..............................17 Home ............................17 ...
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Useful tips ............................24 Cleaning ............................24 Full reset ............................24 Hardware, Software and Firmware ....................24 Updating your RainbowHD ......................25 Calibration ............................25 Product Return ..........................25 ............................. 27 PECIFICATIONS ...
Before using the monitor make sure that the product is not damaged, that the protective glass is not broken and that the connector do not have missing pins, foreign objects inside the housing. The RainbowHD needs to be in a ventilated area for a proper cooling. Prolonged use in confined environment without ventilation can damage the monitor.
This time can vary with the temperature. Galvanic insulation For safety of use the RainbowHD family feature a galvanic insulation of the DC input. Do not connect the power ground to the chassis of the monitor or to the metallic body of the power connector in order to keep the galvanic insulation.
(short/long push). Views Patent pending The concept of Views is a job-oriented concept. We introduce a view for each specific job (operaror, DIT, body-rig, waveform, …). Each view shows the image with its specific tools package. RainbowHD...
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RODUCT VERVIEW Depending of the view, the direct functions (1-8) may be used or turned into other specific direct functions. Each view can give access to a contextual menu to adjust some specific parameters, through a short push on the joystick knob. The Views are described in the next chapters.
SING THE PERATOR VIEW The OPERATOR view shows the picture and a status bar. Timecode Displays the SDI embedded timecode (ATC). Tally Activated through the REC/STOP command embedded in the SDI. Battery / power information Displays the input voltage from the power supply or the battery. With Anton Bauer batteries, gives the remaining percentage of charge of the battery and the time to run (see page 8).
Activated through the REC/STOP command embedded in the SDI. Battery / power information Displays the input voltage from the power supply or the battery. With Anton Bauer batteries, gives the remaining percentage of charge of the battery and the time to run (see page 8). RainbowHD...
SING THE AVEFORM VIEW The WAVEFORM view shows the picture with a waveform in overlay and a status bar. Timecode Displays the SDI embedded timecode (ATC). Tally Activated through the REC/STOP command embedded in the SDI. Battery / power information Displays the input voltage from the power supply or the battery.
Horizon Color coded leveler with adjustable sensitivity. When Cal-on-Tap is activated, tap on screen or on Transvideo logo to zero calibrate the horizon. A temporization of 3 seconds allows stabilizing the position of the system. Short push on the joystick knob –...
SING THE DIRECT FUNCTIONS Views Short push on Views – toggles between different views: Home / Operator / DIT / Waveform / Body-rig Read pages 12 to 16 for description of the views Long push on Views – accesses to the list of views Home Short push on key 1 to display the Home view Long push on key 1 to activate or deactivate the view...
Pixel to pixel zoom (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. Anamorphic zoom The Anamorphic zoom mode displays the 2.39:1 picture using the full height of the screen, cropping...
SING THE DIRECT FUNCTIONS Peaking This function emphasizes the contours of the picture, making manual focusing easier. Short push on Peaking – activates or deactivates the peaking When activating the peaking, the settings are displayed in the right side of the screen. Use the joystick to adjust the peaking level (up &...
SING THE DIRECT FUNCTIONS Display adjustments Short/long push on Adjust – display adjustments Brightness Press key 1 then use joystick (up & down) to adjust the brightness. Validate by pressing the joystick knob. Contrast Press key 2 then use joystick (up & down) to adjust the contrast. Validate by pressing the joystick knob.
Long push on key 5 to activate or deactivate Dual Link * Short push on key 5 to display Dual Link ** Available only on RainbowHD SBL. ** Available only on RainbowHD SBL. When activated, SDI A and SDI B are automatically deactivated RainbowHD...
Press key 3 then use joystick (up & down) to adjust the apply a flip to the image. Validate by pressing the joystick knob. Auto: reverse the image when RainbowHD is up side down HFlip : horizontal image flip VFlip: vertical image flip...
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...
The white point of the monitor is individually calibrated in factory for D65 and D56. The calibration doesn’t need to be performed except after some specific service operation as the replacement of the backlight unit or if you need to match a large inventory of your RainbowHD after hundreds hours of use.
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User is responsible for shipping and insurance of the equipment as well as for any damage that may occur during transit. It is strongly recommended to inform us of the Tracking Number of your shipment and the RAN so we may track your return while in transit. RainbowHD...
187 x 105 x 35 mm – 7.3 x 4.1 x 1.4 inch Weight 660g / 1.45lbs 690g / 1.52lbs Power 10 to 36 VDC – XLR 4pins male connector (-1,+4) Storage temp. -40°C +80°C -20°C + 55°C Operating temp. only RainbowHD SBL Operator Manual Rev 1.1...
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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