Ikan VX7E User manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ikan VX7e HD-SDI LCD Monitor. We know that you will be satisfied with our “V” series
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
VX7e Monitor
AC Power Adapter
Camera Shoe Mount
DV Battery Plate (Check One)
MONITOR DIAGRAMS
Front view
Checked by
 BP2-S Sony "L" Series
 BP2-SU Sony "BP-U" Series
 BP2-C Canon "900" Series
 BP2-E6 Canon 5D
 BP2-P Panasonic "D54" Series
12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13
VX7e
ON OFF
SDI
VIDEO
HDMI
YPbPr
F1
F2
ASPECT/
EXIT MENU BRIGHT/
RCONTRAST/
GCHROMA/
BTINT/
SHARPNESS
1
Power Switch
Power ON / OFF
Power Indicator Light
When the power is ON, the LED green lights up.
VIDEO Selection Switch
Video input
SDI Selection Switch
Serial digital interface input (HD/SD compatible)
HDMI Selection Switch
High-Definition Multimedia Interface input
YPbPr Selection Switch
Analog component or RGB input
F1 and F2 Buttons
Function key actions are selected in the menu.
ASPECT/EXIT Selection Button
Aspect: 16:9, 4:3, Full
In MENU, it is to exit the menu.
MENU Knob
It is to display menu, select settings, and adjustments.
(Push the knob to select, turn the knob to adjust settings.)
BRIGHT/R Knob
1: Adjust brightness 0 - 60 (30)
2: Adjust red channel
CONTRAST/G Knob
1: Adjust contrast 0 - 60 (30)
2: Adjust green channel
CHROMA/B Knob
1: Adjust chroma 0 - 60 (30)
2: Adjust blue channe
TINT/SHARPNESS Knob
1: Adjust tint 0 - 60 (30)
2: Adjust sharpness 0 - 60 (30)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
11
10
9
13
User programmable function buttons.
For quick access, the user may program
the F1 and F2 buttons to enable frequently
accessed monitor features. Via the main
monitor configuration menu, either button
may be assigned to perform the following
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MONITOR DIAGRAMS
Rear view
+
+
Switch
1
2
3
4
5
On
50p
30p
25p
24p
24psf
720p
1080p
CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER
BEFORE ADJUSTING
SWITCHES
ON
123 4 5
OFF
VIDEO
Y/C
Y
Pb
Pr
SDI
IN
DC 12V
DC 12V - 20V
OUT
HDMI
+ +
1
HDMI terminal
HDMI input only
VIDEO terminal (BNC)
IN : Composite signal input terminal
OUT: : Input signal through-out terminal
YPbPr terminal (BNC)
IN : Component signal input terminal
OUT: : Input signal through-out terminal
SDI (HD/SD) terminal (BNC)
IN : SDI input terminal - 1.5G
OUT: : Input signal through-out terminal (Reclock)
DC 12V power terminal
Standard DC Connection
DC 12V-20V power terminal
XLR DC Connection
Vesa 100mm Mount Holes
Threaded for M4x.07 screws. Use to attach pro battery
plate adapter or for mounting third party vesa mounts.
DIP Switch
Enable special 720p modes. For the monitor to correctly display
certain 720p signals, it is necessary to configure the DIP switches.
USB terminal
For factory service use only
¼-20 Threaded insert (on four sides of monitor)
Mounting Monitor
DV Battery Plate Slot
Mounting ikan DV battery plate
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
10
9
**NOTE – The user must turn the monitor off before making changes to the DIP switches. Failure to do so may damage the monitor or make the monitor unusable.
+
+ +
+
Switch
1
2
3
4
5
On
50p
30p
25p
24p
24psf
720p
1080p
CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER
BEFORE ADJUSTING
SWITCHES
ON
1 2 3 4 5
OFF
VIDEO
IN
DC 12V
DC 12V - 20V
OUT
HDMI
Y
Pb
SDI
Pr
1
2
3
4
6
10
5
7
0
1 9 8
11
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CONFIGURATION OF SETTING MENUS
Brightness 0-60
Contrast 0-60
Chroma 0-60
Sharpness 0-60
Tint 0-60
Color Temp. User 1-5
5600K
6500K
9300K
OSD Language English
OSD Duration 5-60 second Chinese
OSD Flip Yes /No French
H Flip Yes /No Spanish
V Flip Yes /No
Luma Under Warn
Luma Over Warn
Fuction 1 Window 1
Window 2
HV Delay
Guides
Peaking
False Color
Clip Guides
Underscan
Blue Gun
Pixel
Fuction 2 Window 1
Window 2
HV Delay
Guides
Peaking
False Color
Clip Guides
Underscan
Blue Gun
Pixel
System Reset
This function recalls user defined values for the
Red, Green and Blue settings .The user setting will
remain in memory indefinitely and can be erased
by using the reset option in the main menu.
This function turns off the red and green channels
of the display or set the display into monochrome
mode and is used to calibrate the display when
using SMPTE or ARIB color bar patterns. The
blue only setting will allow the user to adjust the
hue and saturation of the display and the
monochrome may be used to set the brightness and
contrast.
This function displays the blanking portion of the
incoming signal.
The LCD panel in this display has a native display
of 1024 x 600 pixels. A signal of any other
resolution is scaled to fit this native resolution.
There may be time when it is desired to view the
incoming signal without scaling. Enabling Pixel to
Pixel mode turns off the scaling and displays a
1024x600 pixel window of the original image.
Each pixel of the panel displays one pixel of the
original image. The user may use the arrow
buttons (buttons 5-8) on the monitor face to move
the window left, right, up and down to see the
desired portion of the image.
The VX7e is equipped with both Monochrome and
Color Peaking features which highlight the desired
focus area in a bright, silver outline. The operator
adjusts the focus control until the silver indicator
outlines on the desired area are razor sharp,
indicating optimal focus. For the best results, be
sure the subject is properly exposed.
The False Color feature utilizes a full spectrum of
assigned color indicators, ensuring flawless shot
exposure. As the camera Iris is adjusted, the
subject of the image will change color based on
specific brightness values indicating optimal
exposure. See included chart for color
assignments.
As an additional tool associated with the VX7e’s
False Color feature, ikan’s exclusive Adjustable
Under Exposure and Over Exposed Waning
feature gives the operator full control of the VX7e
False Color brightness values. By setting the
preferred IRE exposure limits, the operator is
warned when the image exposure is exceeding or
falling under the preset IRE limit, providing
customizable, full image exposure control.
The VX7e offers adjustable upper Clip Guide
levels to accurately display overexposed images in
any shooting condition. The operator simply
assigns the upper IRE to their preference and any
exposure over the set IRE limit will flash in a vivid
purple, indicating only the over exposed area.
This function displays a side by side comparison
of the incoming video signal. Pushing the F1/2
button one time will enter the mode. Each time the
F1/2 button is pushed it will freeze the current
frame on the right hand side of the display while
the left continues to display the live signal.
Pressing the exit button will exit the window
mode. Use Window 1 for 16:9 signals and
Window 2 for 4:3 signals.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Screen Size : Diagonal 7" TFT - LCD
Resolution : 1024 x 600
LCD Brightness : 350NIT
Contrast Ratio : 400:1
Viewing angles : 140(H) 110 (V)
Operating Volts : DC 12-20V
Power Consumption : 8.0 Watt
Operating Temp. : 0 to +50°C
Dimension : 5.5” x 7.2” x 1.2”
Weight : 1.2 lbs
SUPPORT RESOLUTION - HDMI, HD-SDI, Component, Composite (Not all modes supported on all inputs)
480/59.94i
480/59.94p
576/50i
576/50p
720/23.98p
720/24p
720/25p
720/30p
720/50p
720/59.94p
720/60p
1080/23.98psf
1080/24psf
1080/23.98p
1080/24p
1080/25p
1080/29.97p
1080/30p
1080/50i
1080/50p
1080/59.94i
1080/59.94p
1080/60i
1080/60p
POWERING THE MONITOR
1. Plug the AC power adapter into the power input jack (See rear view diagram ).
2. Attach the DV battery plate on the slot, and connect DV battery to the plate.
3. Connect a pro battery using the optional pro battery plate and then plugging that plate with the power tap cable into
the DC-In connector (See rear view diagram 6 ). The pro battery plate kits (VXPBK-S or VXPBK-A) allow you to go
into the field using standard V-Mount or Gold-Mount batteries.
DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION [SDI > YUV]
The monitor can convert digital SDI signals to Analog YUV. A signal from the SDI will be displayed on the YPbPr analog
outputs. This is a straight digital to analog conversion only. There is no up converting, down converting or standards
conversion available in this feature. This feature works in one direction SDI to analog. It will not work in reverse.
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CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY SERVICE
• Free service for one year from the day of purchase if the problem is caused by manufacturing errors.
• The components and maintenance service fee will be charged if the warranty period has expired.
Free Service will not be Provided in the Following Situations: (** Even if the product is still within the warranty period.)
• Damage caused by abuse or misuse, dismantling, or changes to the product not made by the company.
• Damage caused by natural disaster, abnormal voltage, and environmental factors etc.
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3903 Stoney Brook Dr. Houston TX 77063. 1-713-272-8822. [email protected] © 2010 ikan Corporation. All right reserved. www.ikancorp.com
Use the adjustable
warning to prevent
over exposures in
your video
100 IRE / 714mV
80 IRE / 571mV
75 IRE / 535mV
70 IRE / 500mV
56 IRE / 400mV
45 IRE / 321mV
10 IRE
below 0 IRE / 0mV
Red over warning is
adjustable from
80 IRE - 110 IRE /
Magenta under warning
is adjustable from
10 IRE - -110 IRE
False Color Key
Use the 70 - 80 IRE
indicators to assist in
setting exposure for
white objects.
Use the 56 IRE indicator
to assist in setting
exposure for skin tones
Use the 45 IRE indicator
in assist in setting
exposures when using
a gray card
Use the adjustable
warning to prevent under exposures in your video
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