Transvideo cinemonitorhd User manual

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Doc ref: 751TS0017
CineMonitorHD
Operator Manual

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Figure 1 - CineMonitorHD6 front
Figure 2 - CineMonitorHD6 back

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Figure 3 - CineMonitorHD6 back (SDI Only)

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Figure 4 - CineMonitorHD8 front
Figure 5 - CineMonitorHD8 back (SDI + Analog)

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About
This Operator Manual describes the use of the TRANSVIDEO
CineMonitorHD family.
The first CineMonitor has been introduced to the Film Industry during year
1995.
The CineMonitorHD is our contribution to the Digital Cinematography
world.
The CineMonitorHD family includes the following products:
CineMonitorHD66” HD Monitor
CineMonitorHD6SBL 6” HD Monitor SuperBright
CineMonitorHD88” HD Monitor
CineMonitorHD12SB 12” HD Monitor SuperBright
CineMonitorHD15SB 15” HD Monitor SuperBright
CineMonitorHD15Studio 15” HD Monitor Studio version
If the physical, electrical and optical characteristics of the products are
different, the user interface is the same.
Several configurations are optionally available for this family of products.
There is the choice at the order between several input boards, which
gives different functionalities described in this document. Some options
can be not implemented in your CineMonitorHD.
It is possible to upgrade the CineMonitorHD, for that, please contact your
local Transvideo representative.
The products described in this book are professional equipments; they
are not designed for consumer use. Utilization of these products implies
knowledge of basics in video signal management, HDTV and film making
concept.

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Table of content
CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 10
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking and Inspection..................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 11
Product Overview.................................................................................................................................... 12
Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................... 12
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors .................................................................................................12
Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Instrument Positioning......................................................................................................................... 13
Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 14
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Start-Up & Power .................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the direct access functions ........................................................................................................ 15
F1…F4....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the menus ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Direct functions description .................................................................................................................. 17
ENERGY MODE ................................................................................................................................... 17
MARKERS ............................................................................................................................................ 17
WFM (Waveform, Vectorscope, Histogram) ....................................................................................... 18
Blue knob ........................................................................................................................................ 18
ZOOM................................................................................................................................................... 19
Arrows & Blue knob ........................................................................................................................ 19
ASPECT RATIO.................................................................................................................................... 19
USER .................................................................................................................................................... 20
INPUT ................................................................................................................................................... 21
ADJUST ................................................................................................................................................ 22
MENU FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................23
ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 23
HUE (TINT) ...................................................................................................................................... 23
BRIGHTNESS .................................................................................................................................23
CONTRAST ..................................................................................................................................... 23

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SATURATION.................................................................................................................................. 23
BLUE CHECK....................................................................................................................................... 23
COLORIMETRY ................................................................................................................................... 23
MANUAL ......................................................................................................................................... 23
D56 .................................................................................................................................................. 24
D65 .................................................................................................................................................. 24
GAMMA................................................................................................................................................ 24
GAMMA ADJUST............................................................................................................................ 24
STANDARD 0.45............................................................................................................................. 24
Use in LINEAR ................................................................................................................................ 24
LOCK .................................................................................................................................................... 25
TOOLS.................................................................................................................................................. 25
FRAMELINE .................................................................................................................................... 25
HORIZON (if option installed)......................................................................................................... 27
LIMITS ............................................................................................................................................. 28
MAX LEVEL................................................................................................................................ 28
MIN LEVEL.................................................................................................................................28
WHITE CLIPPING ...................................................................................................................... 28
BLACK CLIPPING...................................................................................................................... 28
SORIN’s MARKER ..................................................................................................................... 29
SORIN’s MARHER WIDTH ........................................................................................................ 29
OVEREXPOSURE: ON/OFF ...................................................................................................... 29
SORIN’S MARKER: ON/OFF..................................................................................................... 29
BLACK LIMITS: ON/OFF........................................................................................................... 29
MEASUREMENT............................................................................................................................. 30
1 LINE......................................................................................................................................... 30
12 LINES .................................................................................................................................... 30
ALL LINES.................................................................................................................................. 30
SPOT INTENSITY ...................................................................................................................... 30
RETICULE INTENSITY............................................................................................................... 30
TALLY.............................................................................................................................................. 31
NORMAL ......................................................................................................................................... 32
HORIZONTAL FLIP ......................................................................................................................... 32
VERTICAL FLIP ............................................................................................................................... 32
PICTURE REVERSE........................................................................................................................ 32
AUTO REVERSE ............................................................................................................................. 33
AUTO FLIP VERTICAL ONLY ......................................................................................................... 33
DISPLAY MODE................................................................................................................................... 34
COLOR ............................................................................................................................................ 34
GREEN ............................................................................................................................................ 34
B&W ................................................................................................................................................ 34
SCAN .................................................................................................................................................... 34
FULL................................................................................................................................................ 34
TECHNICAL ......................................................................................................................................... 35
CVBS STD SELECT ........................................................................................................................ 35
NTSC ............................................................................................................................................... 35
REVERSE SCROLLING .................................................................................................................. 35
ACCESSORY .................................................................................................................................. 35
COMPONENT RGB ................................................................................................................... 35
COMPONENT YPrPb ................................................................................................................ 35

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CVBS.......................................................................................................................................... 35
EXIT TEMPO ................................................................................................................................... 36
LED DIMMER .................................................................................................................................. 36
MEMORY ............................................................................................................................................. 36
MEM 1 … MEM 4 ........................................................................................................................... 36
SAVE .......................................................................................................................................... 36
RECALL...................................................................................................................................... 36
PRESET........................................................................................................................................... 36
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................... 37
General ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Useful tips ................................................................................................................................................ 37
CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................... 37
FULL RESET ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Software and Firmware.......................................................................................................................... 38
Calibration................................................................................................................................................ 38
Product Return ........................................................................................................................................ 38
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................ 39
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 42
CONNECTORS......................................................................................................................................... 44
TRANSVIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................. 45

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WARNING and CAUTION
WARNING: There is very high voltage inside of the component. Risk of
injury or death.
WARNING: This product must be used in a correct grounded electrical
environment; ground defects can create severe problems to the
equipment, the picture quality and even cause danger for the user.
WARNING: Copyright law and international treaties protect this product,
its design and its software. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of
this product or its design or its software or any portion of them, may
result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the
maximum extent possible under the law.
CAUTION: Warranty is void is the product is opened. The unit
contains electrostatic sensitive devices, which can be damaged or
destroyed if you touch them. Refer to the standard ESD procedures
before disassembly of the component. Very high voltage are present in
the unit, there is some risk of electric shock if opened by a non accredited
technician.

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Condensed Operating Instructions
①Connect an adapted power supply to the XLR connector or a
battery if any socket available.
②Connect a video source to the input
③Switch on the monitor with the back switch
④Select the correct input with INPUT SEL
For more information, please read the manual in SECTION III
“OPERATION”

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Introduction
Unpacking and Inspection
The CineMonitorHD is delivered in a rugged waterproof case. Use this
case for storage and transportation.
Control the content of the package accordingly to the packing list.
Fill up the warranty card and send it by mail or by fax to your distributor
or to the factory.
Safety Inspection
Before using the monitor be sure that the product is not damaged, that
the protective glass is not broken and that the connector do not have
missing pins, objects inside the housing.
The cables must be in good condition and adapted to the environment
where you are working. A bad quality or wrong-wired cable can damage
your equipment and/or create interferences. TRANSVIDEO offers high
quality cables for cameras, power supplies and all kind of interfaces,
please consult us in case of need.
This product must be used in a correct grounded electrical environment;
ground defects can create severe problems to the equipment, the picture
quality and even cause danger for the user.
The video cable must be adapted for carrying SDI HD signals; adapted
75 Ωconnectors must be used. Damaged cables must not be used with
this equipment.

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Product Overview
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

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Installation
The CineMonitorHD must be securely fixed on the camera or on the
location of use. TRANSVIDEO manufactures high quality brackets and
accessories for the comfort of use and security for the equipment and
user.
Do not use the monitor with loose fixation or damaged brackets it is a
question of security for yourself and other persons working on the same
location.
Several fixation points have been added to this equipment for secured
professional use.
①A slide with a ¼-20” nut is delivered as standard equipment with
the product. This slide is fixed on the bottom of the monitor.
②One or several optional slides can be attached to the sides, back
or top of the monitor. 2 x M4 screws attach the slides. Several
TRANSVIDEO’s accessories can be fixed in these positions; this
mounting system is generic for Transvideo since 1990.
③One square of 20mm accepts 4xM3 screws.
Instrument Positioning
The CineMonitorHD needs to be in a ventilated area to be normally
cooled.
Long use in closed environment without ventilation can damage the
monitor.
Never use the monitor in a plastic bag.
Never use the monitor in full sun with a Raincover.

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Power Requirements
Only DC Voltage powers this product.
AC voltage can be used with an appropriate AC/DC converter
Recommended power adaptors:
CineMonitorHD6TRANSVIDEO AL24
CineMonitorHD6SBL TRANSVIDEO AL24
CineMonitorHD8TRANSVIDEO AL24
CineMonitorHD12SB TRANSVIDEO AL60 (11-36 VDC)
CineMonitorHD15SB TRANSVIDEO AL60 (11-36 VDC)
CineMonitorHD15Studio TRANSVIDEO AL60
The power voltage range is extremely wide from 10 to 36 V DC (except
specified).
The power consumption slightly varies with the input voltage, the
operating temperature and the configuration of the product.
The power supply is protected against reverse polarity.
Over voltage may cause severe damages to the equipment.
For safety of use the CineMonitorHD 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 to keep the
galvanic insulation. The galvanic insulation is rated at 1000VDC. The
chassis of the monitor is connected to the video ground.

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Operation
Start-Up & Power
The ON/OFF Switch is placed on the back of the monitor.
The product needs a certain time to reach its nominal brightness.
This time can vary with the temperature.
When using the optional Battery Holder, the switch of the battery holder
overpasses the switch of the monitor.
In OFF position, the power consumption is null.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE: It is always recommended to remove the
power source from the monitor when you do not use it and/or when you
travel. Especially if you place the monitor in a closed environment (bag,
box, …)
Using the direct access functions
Several direct functions are available from the keypad.
One short press on the pad allows access to the functionalities.
One long press (more than 2 seconds) on the pad allows access to the
optional functionalities for the related function (if any).
The blue knob is a rotary encoder with a push function, it is used to
access and navigate in the menus, adjust some parameter values,
validate and exit functions by pushing it.
A short push when on “EXIT” exits of the current menu to the previous
level (if any) a long push exits from the menu.
F1…F4
One long press (more than 2 seconds) on the direct function pad allows
to access to the optional functionalities for the related function (if any).
Depending of the function, options and environment, the content of F1 …
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deactivate the sub-function. The activated sub-function is highlighted on
the menu by an orange text, un-activated function is displayed in white.
In some specific case, F4 can extend the selection to a second page of
sub-menu.
Using the menus
The menu gives access to functionalities that do not have direct access
from the keypad.
The blue knob is used to navigate in the menu structure.
Pushing the blue knob allows to access to the function sub-menu.
Exit of the menu by selecting EXIT or by automatic temporization
(temporization can be adjusted in the TECHNICAL Menu)
Some feature described in this manual could be optional.
If your monitor do not show the feature described in this manual, please
check first if you bough the described option. You can contact your
distributor to upgrade your product and/or to install some optional tools.

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Direct functions description
ENERGY MODE
Allows switching between different modes:
FULL BRIGHT: Maximum brightness and power consumption, the
color calibration is deactivated.
CALIBRATED: Standard mode, the brightness and white point are
calibrated according to the settings of MENU/COLORIMETRY
USER: Brightness is adjustable from 10% to 100%, color
calibration is preserved. Allows having a reduced power mode between
two takes.
F1: D56
F2: D65
F3: MANUAL (Adjustable in MENU/COLORIMETRY/)
It is necessary to wait a few seconds after pressing the pad before
loading of the correct lookup table
MARKERS
Displays the markers selected with F1…F4
Not active when the ZOOM or FORMAT 2.40:1 are selected
This menu is contextual; some functions can be unavailable depending of
the input format.
F1: 4:3
F2: 14:9
F3: 16:9
F4: ->
Next page
F1: SAFE area
F4: <-

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WFM (Waveform, Vectorscope, Histogram)
Displays the selected measurement tools.
The brightness of the reticule and of the spot can be adjusted in the
TECHNICAL MENU
White and black clipping alert can be configured in
MENU/TOOLS/LIMITS/, the same limits are used for the waveform
monitor and the histogram representation. Setting these limits is useful to
have a visual alert on the waveform and histogram representation of the
video signal if there is a risk of overexposure or of loss of black details.
F1: Waveform
F2: Histogram
F3: Vectorscope
Selecting F1 gives access to an other sub-menu:
F1: Single
Displays one single spot, Y, Red, Green or Blue
F2: Parade
Displays Y, R, G & B in parade mode.
Blue knob
When a measurement tool is displayed. Pressing the WFM pad gives the
possibility to adjust the representation by using the blue rotating knob.
Waveform : 3 sizes of waveform are available
Histogram : Adjustment of the gain of the histogram

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ZOOM
Displays the HD picture in full resolution mode (pixel to pixel).
Depending of the input format, the magnification ratio can be different.
Displays the SD picture in full screen. In this case there is an important
magnification ratio applied to the original picture, the resultant picture
includes created pixels and lines and cannot be considered as a proof. In
this mode the waveform will be superimposed to the picture.
Arrows & Blue knob
In zoom mode arrows move the picture on Top/Bottom, Left/Right
positions; Fine adjustment can be made by rotating the blue knob.
A long push on the ZOOM pad centers the picture, the next push sends
back to the full picture display.
During the zoom mode a pictogram is displayed in the right side of the
tool zone.
This pictogram indicates the relative position of the magnified zone in the
original picture.
ASPECT RATIO
Allows the change of aspect ratio between:
1.33:1 4/3 SD only
1.78:1 16/9 HD & SD
2.40:1 HD & SD

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USER
User configurable input. This pad gives access to the function pre-
selected in F1…F4 menu.
F1: STATUS
Displays the status of the monitor
F2: ZONE
Allows to adjust the acquisition zone for the waveform and
vectorscope.
Active when “1 line” or “12 lines” are selected.
F3: EXPO
Access to the OverExposure Control as configured in
MENU/TOOLS/LIMITS/…
F4: ->
Jump to next page
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F1: MEM
Access to the Memory menu
F2: Horizon*
F3: <-
Jump to previous page
* The horizon is optional, if the horizon is not implemented, this
menu will not appear.