ANDYCINE A6 Max User manual
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Overview
Thank you for choosing the Andycine A6 Max HDR Monitor.
Featuring a super high-resolution screen in a lightweight polycarbonate
ABS chassis, and an array of essential production tools including
waveform monitoring, vectorscope, luma, focus assist and F970 power
kit to set up external wireless transmission.
This user manual will get you up to speed with all the amazing features
packed into the A6 Max. Stay up-to-date with the latest information and
software on www.andycine.com
Please read this manual carefully before you use.
Safety Instructions
The A6 Max is designed to a high standard but there are some things you
should be aware of to prolong the life of the unit and for your own
safety.
Using the A6 Max safely
Although the A6 Max is very lightweight compared to all the devices it
replaces, it is still a solid object that could cause injury if misused.
• Always make sure that the A6 Max is mounted securely and is unable
to fall onto anyone nearby. This is especially important when there are
children present who might be tempted to pull on cables.
• Always ensure that cables that run to the A6 Max are clearly visible
and do not present a trip hazard.
• Do not place on uneven or unstable surfaces.
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• Do not touch the A6 Max screen with sharp, metallic or abrasive
objects.
• Do not expose to strong electrical or magnetic fields.
• Do not expose to liquids, rain or moisture.
• Do not dispose of the A6 Max in municipal waste and do not incinerate
it, always follow local regulations for safe disposal.
HDMI cables
Please remember that almost all HDMI cables do not use locking
connectors and will simply pull out if they are jerked or tripped over.
Please ensure your cables make a secure connection and avoid flexing
them excessively to maintain reliability.
What is included?
1 x A6 Max
1 x HDMI to Micro HDMI Cable
1 x Tilt Arm
1 x User Manual
1 x USB to USB-C Cable
Optional accessories including power and accessory kits and are also
available. Visit www.andycine.com for the latest accessory options.
NP-F Battery Carry Case
HDMI to HDMI Cable HDMI to Mini HDMI Cable
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DC 12V Power Adapter D-tap to 2pin DC Power Cable
Key Features
High-resolution 1920 x 1080 IPS Panel
High contrast of 1000:1
Bright 450 cd/m²
160° wide-view-angle IPS panel
Histogram/ 3D Lut
Focus assist (red, green, blue three colors optional highlight over parts of
the image in focus)
Zebra/False color/Zebra exposure/Check field (red, green, blue, mono)
Embedded audio meter
Scan mode (underscan, overscan)
Zoom (4x, 9x, 16x)
Anamorphic mode (1.3x, 2x, 2x mag)
Pixel-to-pixel
Center marker
Safe area (80%, 85%, 90%, 93%, 96%, 2.35:1)
Ratio Marker (4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)
Marker color (red, green, blue, white, black)
Image flip (H, V, H/V)
Image freeze
Color temperature adjustment
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CONTENTS
1. Product Description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
1.1 Front Panel Instruction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1.2 Rear Panel Instruction ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1.3 Top Button Instruction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.4 Bottom Port Instruction ---------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.5 Left Port Instruction --------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.6 Powering the A6 Max ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
1.7 Sony NP-F970 Power Kit ---------------------------------------------------------------------8
1.8 Mounting Points -----------------------------------------------------------------------------10
2. Menu Operation Instruction ---------------------------------------------------------------------12
2.1 Touch screen menu operation (default touch screen is on) --------------------- 12
2.2 Button Menu Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------13
3. Menu Function Instruction -----------------------------------------------------------------------14
4. How to Load 3D LUT? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
5. Technical Parameters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
6. Trouble Shooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
6.1 Only black and white or monochrome picture:------------------------------------- 22
6.2 NO Image after put on the power ------------------------------------------------------ 22
6.3 Earphone No sound -------------------------------------------------------------------------22
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1. Product Description
1.1 Front Panel Instruction
Indicator Light: After connecting the power, the indicator light is on
(red). Long Press button to turn on the monitor, it turns
yellow. After the signal is connected, it turns green.
1.2 Rear Panel Instruction
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Battery Lock: The PUSH lock will lock after the battery installed, please
press PUSH firstly before remove the battery.
NP-F Battery Slot: It is applicable to install NP-F series of batteries.
F970 Install and Power Kit: Installing the external equipment, like wireless
transmitter, LED light, video converter and others which can be powered by
Sony F970 battery. (The details see: 1.7 Sony F970 Install and Power Kit)
1.3 Top Button Instruction
Button
Function when OSD is
not displayed
Function when OSD is
displayed
F1
Custom button F1
/
F2
Custom button F2
/
＜
Decrease the volume or
backlight
Decrease or adjust value of
selected parameter
＞
Increase the volume or
backlight
Increase or adjust value of
selected parameter
MENU
Display OSD Main menu
Return to previous OSD menu
∨
/
Select next menu item
∧
/
Select previous menu item
Power On/Off button
1.4 Bottom Port Instruction
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USB-C IN 5V: USB-C power input, polarity as the input power .
DC OUT 8.4V: DC power output, polarity as the output power
Barrel output for powering your camera with a separately available DC
coupler via adaptor (NP-FW50 Sony/LP-E6 Canon/DMW-BLF19
Panasonic/NP-FZ100/NP-W126S). More adapters coming soon.
: 3.5mm earphone port output
1.5 Left Port Instruction
HDMI IN: HDMI signal input, up to 4K@30Hz, V1.4
HDMI OUT: HDMI signal output, up to 4K@30Hz, V1.4
DC IN 12V: DC power input, polarity as the input power
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1.6 Powering the A6 Max
(1) The rear cover of the monitor is equipped with a F970 battery
plate, which is applicable to NP-F series of batteries.
Sony F970 battery plate for battery of Sony DV:
Sony F970 F960 F950 F930 F770 F750 F730 F570 F550 F530
series
Remark: It is recommended to use standard original F970 batteries.
Different specifications of the battery have different capability. The
working time for the monitor will be different. Higher capability
(working time) will be longer. Please take off the battery from the
monitor if you don’t use the monitor in a long time.
(2) DC IN 12V: DC power input, polarity as the input power ,
Barrel (5.5mm outer, 2.1mm inner) at the bottom of the
monitor, DC 7~24V Input.
(3) USB-C IN 5V: USB-C power input, polarity as the input power
. This port can be connected to the power bank for power
supply and is not used for data transmission; it is recommended to be
used only for local power supply, and it is not recommended to connect
other devices to provide loop-out power.
1.7 Sony NP-F970 Power Kit
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This HDMI monitor has an integrated dummy battery plate that allows you
to mount and power optional accessories, such as wireless transmitters or
receivers with an L-series battery slot.
The kit has two cross grooves, you can adjust the position of the external device
by loosening 2 screws up and down / left or right, or install the kit upside down.
When you don't need the kit, you can loosen the screws and remove the kit.
Note: Before disassembling the kit, make sure that the monitor is turned off,
and then remove the battery or power adapter.
(1) Just move the kit: Loosen 2 screws, and then adjust up / down / left / right.
(2) Steps to remove the kit:
①. Loosen the 2 screws.
②. Use both hands to move the kit left.
③. Move the round holes to the corresponding 2 screws.
(You can also install the kit upside down.)
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④. Then gently lift the kit upwards and carefully disassemble the 2P power cord.
⑤. Then remove the 2 screws.
(4) Install back to the kit: first screw the 2 screws back to the screw hole used to install
the kit on the back of the monitor, install the 2P power cable to the cutout, then align
the round hole of the kit with the screw, and then push the kit to the screw at the
center of the kit cross, then tighten the screws.
1.8 Mounting Points
(1) ¼-20 Thread Points
There are (4) ¼-20 thread points (top, bottom, right side & Back center) can
be mounted easily to the hot shoe mount or magic arm etc.
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(2) Tilt Arm Mounting
The monitor secures to your camera using the included Tilt Arm via shoe mount or 1/4"-
20 thread. The Tilt Arm enables 180° of tilt for convenient monitoring at
nearly any angle. A cold shoe on the Tilt Arm lets you secure equipment (like a
microphone, LED light, or wireless receiver) that would otherwise be displaced
from the camera's accessory shoe.
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2. Menu Operation Instruction
After the monitor is properly connected to the power supply, the
indicator light is on (red). Long press button to turn on the
monitor, the indicator light turns yellow. After the signal is connected,
the indicator light turns green.
After startup, short press to select to turn the screen
touch function on or off.
2.1 Touch screen menu operation (default touch screen is on)
①．Double-click on the screen to open the main menu (on the left side
of the screen) and click on the corresponding menu to display the
secondary menu.
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②．Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the shortcut menu
and click on the corresponding menu to open or set the
corresponding function.
③．On the left side of the screen (1/2 split screen), you can directly
adjust the brightness of the screen backlight; on the right side of
the screen (1/2 split screen), you can directly adjust the volume.
Figure:
2.2 Button Menu Operation
(1) When the menu is not displayed, directly press the "<" or ">" button
to adjust the volume or backlight. You can set the left and right
buttons in the menu Left Right Key Set to set the volume or
backlight.
(2) Short press the MENU button to open the main menu (on the left
side of the screen). Press "∨" or "∧" to select the secondary menu,
press ">" to enter the secondary menu, and then press "∨" or "∧"
to select the secondary menu Menu options. After selecting the
secondary menu option, press "<" or ">" to adjust the parameter
value. After adjusting to the preset parameters, press the "∨" or
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"∧" button to enter the next adjustment. After adjustment, press
"MENU" to exit.
(3) After booting, you can choose to turn on or off the screen touch
function in the Touch Switch in the (the touch screen is
turned on by default). In the closed state, you need to select the
Touch Switch option according to the ② step of the Button Menu
Operation, and then press the "<" or ">" button to turn on the
touch function.
3. Menu Function Instruction
All Waves
Off, On
After turning on, waveform, vector, histogram and embedded
audio will be shown.
Waveform
Off, RGB, Y, YUV
This essential feature assists with the calibration of professional
video cameras. It shows the overall brightness of the image
assisting the video professional in correcting exposure. The
waveform feature also checks the evenness of the lighting when
lighting a chromakey or background.
Vector
Off, On
shows how saturated the image is and where the pixels in the
image land on the color spectrum.
Histogram
Off, RGB1, Y, RGB2
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Waves Trans.
Off, 25, 50, 75
Focus Assist
Off, On
By sharpening the edge of images to help photography for
focusing operation.
Peaking Color
Red, Green, Blue
Due to the image color is colorful when shooting in natural light,
so the user may react to the edge of the single line not too
sensitive, at this time to change the auxiliary focal edge line color
will improve the sensitivity of the image contour. It is convenient
during filming tracking in focus. The edge line color can be chosen
according to the site situation to select red, green and blue.
Embedded
Audio
Off, On
The Audio Level Meters provide numerical indicators and
headroom levels. The audio meter is green, and will turn yellow
when exceeds -20dB, and turn red when exceeds -9dB.
Nine Grid
Off, On
Safe Frames
Off, 80%, 85%, 90%, 93%, 96%, 2.35:1
To select the screen marker.
Center Marker
Off, On
Ratio Marker
Off, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1
Image display ratio marker.
Mark Color
Red, Green, Blue, Black, White
To select the above high contrast mark color according to
different image.
Mark Width
1～7
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To select the above mark color display width.
Modified Mark
0～5
Adjust the brightness of the image outside tag line to
highlight the inside tag line of image.
Scan Mode
Under Scan, Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
Auto., 4:3, 16:9, Just Scan, Panorama, P2P
Anamorphic
Off, 1.3X, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, User
Under the User, the Anamorphic nX can be customized.
Anamorphic nX
1.20X~2.00X
Image Flip
Off, H Flip, V Flip, H_V Flip
OSD Flip
Off, On
Zoom Mode
Off, Mode1, Mode2
The Zoom All can be customized.
Zoom All
0～500
Nine Grid Zoom
Off, On
Open the Nine Grid function in the to divide the image into
nine grid, then turn on the Nine Grid Zoom function, select one of
the screens by pressing the "<" or ">" key, and then press the "∨"
or "∧" key zoom in to full screen. Press the "∨" or "∧" key to
exit the local zoom function. (To achieve this function, you need
to turn on the Nine Grid function first, and it can only be operated
by keys.)
Zoom
Off, 4X, 9X, 16X
Image Freeze
Off, On
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Lut Switch
OFF, ON
After the LUT Switch is turned on, you can use the Lut (SLOG2,
SLOG3, LOGC, VLOG).
Lut Table
Show the 4 built-in Lut and the custom load Lut
Lut Import (USB-
C)
After copying the 3D LUT file to the U disk and inserting it into the
TYPE-C to USB Connector, you can click the “<” or “>” key in the
Lut Import(USB-C) to import the 3D LUT file.
Color Temp.
5600, 6500, 9300, User
Under the User, the red, green and blue of the image can be
adjusted.
Red
0～255
Green
0～255
Blue
0～255
Backlight
0～100
Pic. Mode
Standard, Mild, User, Dynamic
Under the User, you can adjust the image Brightness,Contrast,
Saturation, and Sharpness.
Brightness
0～100
Contrast
10～100
Saturation
0～100
Sharpness
0～100
Tint
0～100
Left Right Key
Set
Volume, Backlight
You can set the Left Right Key Set as shortcut keys for volume or
backlight adjustment. After setting, when the menu is not
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displayed, you can directly press the "<" or ">" key for quick
adjustment.
Language
English, 简体中文, Español, Português, Français, Nederlands,
Deutsch,日本語,繁體中文
OSD Trans.
Off, Low, Middle, High
OSD Time
Off, 10Sec, 20Sec, 30Sec
No Signal
Blue Screen, Red Screen, Green Screen,
Gray Screen, Black Screen, White Screen
Volume
0～100
Touch Switch
On, Off
When the touch screen is closed, you need to select the Touch
Switch option according to step ② of the Button Menu
Operation, and then press the "<" or ">" key to turn on the touch
function.
USB Upgrade
Copy the file to the U disk, insert the Type-C to USB female
adapter, and then connect to the Type-C interface of the monitor,
press the ">" button to confirm the upgrade. After the upgrade is
complete, the monitor will automatically restart.
Reset
Press “＞” button to confirm, back to original setting.
F1/F2
Safe Frames, Check Field, Focus Assist, Aspect Ratio, Image
Flip, Image Freeze, Histogram, False Colors, Over Exposure,
Embedded Audio, Nine Grid, Zoom, Anamorphic, Waveform,
Vector, Center Marker
To set the 2 shortcut custom button F1,F2 on the panel.
e.g. Tap the menu “ ”, select F1, then tap “＜” or “＞” to
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pop-up function items to select one of them, such as “Focus
Assist”. So when you exit menu, you could press F1 directly on
the front of panel to turn on “Focus Assist” function.
Same setting for F2
4. How to Load 3D LUT?
1. SD Card Format FAT32 and NTFS
2. Max Files Limit Maxium 50 Lut files
3. File Requirements The lut should in.cube Single file not exceeded to
7.9Mb Support LUT-3D-Size 16,17,32,33,64,65 The files should be valid
The files’ name should in English or Arabic Words
4. Steps and Instruction Make sure that the SD card correctly insert
Enter the Monitor Menu---“Color”---“Load Lut”
After this, the monitor will auto detect the sd card
A. There is no SD Card The screen will show failded,can try one more
time,if not work, restart the monitor
B. There is SD Card The monitor will erase the exits user’s lut fill and
show “Initializing” If there is no valid lut file in sd card, the lut will not
load.The monitor will show “clean up”
C. If there is valid lut file in sd card, the monitor will load lut files and
show “[n] name. The [n] shows the quantity number. The “name” should
in lut files’ name. If load successful, the screen will show “complete[n]”.
[n] Stands for the quantity number for lut files should under 50.
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