DP6 User Manual
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1. DP6 SLR DP6 SDI SMCIIHDE Table of Contents PrOGUCE IMCFOGUCTION nssconcecicsccciecdccdenavececsevevetecceeesetezazesedec Powering the DP6 aio ecsisecarcachieccicssacisewsanntadaasdacenanseneucesuc Additional Power OptiOnS esssssssssssesresererrerereserrrrerrsresee Usine tne DPO corie Operating the Menus The Preset Menu DSLR Scale Presets Assigning Function Buttons Image Menu False Color 1 1 Mapping Input Menu Changing inputs System Menu ACCE SONOS aa a te Attaching the Acrylic Screen Protector Attaching the Sunhood Using your HDMI Loop Through Splitter Updating Firmware seesessesssessesererrsrsrrrresersrrsrererereersreseesee SPEE O en sno anneciaun nae cause eee Wara EY oser E PAAK VOU ear A EAA 1 Page EE 26 Product Introduction The DP6 Resolution First and foremost the ultimate purpose of a field monitor is to be able to see what you are shooting Shooting in HD and monitoring in SD is we feel a step in the wrong direction That s why even with a 5 6 inch screen the DP6 delivers a HD 1280x800 resolution making it the smallest HD monitor available Simply put this means that you truly see what you get so there are no surprises in the editing room Wide range of inputs No matter how good a monitor is if your camera doesn t work with it then it probably won t be very helpful to you That s why all the standard HD inputs HDMI Component and HD SDI are2. Meaning High Medium Low this has colors for over exposed under exposed and mid range The scale is below BLUE PURPLE ORANGE GREEN YELLOW False Color HL High Low Meaning High Low this has colors for over and underexposed The remaining middle will be monochrome 16 Page 1 1 Mapping When activated each native pixel of the input signal is mapped to a native pixel on the display This is also called Pixel to Pixel When viewing HD signals 1080i and up only a portion of the image will be displayed on the DP6 as 1 1 Mapping essentially performs a zooming effect on the native HD image To move the viewable window around When 1 1 is activated and no menu is being displayed 1 Roll the scroll wheel to the left 2 Now roll the wheel in either direction to move the window around 3 Press button B to change the direction of movement 4 Press the back button Button A to exit this dialog 1280x800 Window 1 1 activated 17 Page Input Menu The DP6 has 4 inputs to choose from 1 SDI 2 HDMI 3 YPbPr SD HD Component 4 Composite SD Only Changing inputs 1 Navigate to the Input sub menu with the scroll wheel 2 Click the scroll wheel 3 Scroll to the desired input 4 Click the scroll wheel once HDMI YPbPr Composite 18 Page Guides Menu This gives you multiple options of guides frame lines to use while shooting Including
3. Cross Hatch Cross Hairs Title and Aspect guides Currently you can only activate one guide at a time and they only work on 16 9 signals Also the guides do not save to display on custom presets For more info and demonstrations on guides please watch this SmallHD video http videos smallhd com smallhd dp6 firmware v2 0 announcement 19 Page System Menu The System Menu provides access to critical system functions listed below Function Range Backlight 0 5 Menu Flip On Off Display On Off Factory Reset USB Power Off 5V Misc Menu Description Controls the overall light output of the display Adjusts the menus according to the mounting position Image Flip setting Disables green input indicator on top right of screen Reverts the DP6 back to factory defaults Toggles power to the USB port on or off The Miscellaneous Menu simply contains options to change the menu background opacity level and will display the current firmware version as a reference Opacity Language 20 Page SMALLHD_DP6_OSV2 0 06 01 11 PIP Menu The DP6 allows two signals 1 HD and 1 SD to be displayed simultaneously using the PIP or POP function located in this menu Function Range Description Determines the Sub Source Composite secondary source Small Medium Determines the size of Large the window Size Swap Swap Swaps the two signals 21 Page Accessories Attaching
4. The DP6 comes with a one year limited hardware warranty The limited hardware warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of our products Warranty specifics Warranty period begins on date of shipment Warranty is non transferable products not purchased directly from SmallHD or SmallHD approved affiliates and distributors do not qualify for warranty coverage The customer shall be responsible for paying shipping charges required to return products to SmallHD for warranty repair SmallHD shall pay for shipping of repaired products to the customer What is not covered by our warranty Problems resulting from accidents abuse or misuse Problems resulting from electrical power source issues 3rd party servicing not authorized by SmallHD Failure to follow product instructions Water damage Scratches to the body or panel that occur as part of normal use For Dead Pixel Policy and other Warranty information visit our website at www smallhd com support 25 Page Thank You EVET EI EINE ER EINE EENE ENE E E a a Ly a Te E EIE EE ENE ENE E ENEA E EN EN a Ie ENESE EA I EA E A E a E E ENE EE ENEN E E EA E ENESE E ENE a E a a a a Most importantly we value your patronage If you have any questions about general or extreme use or want access to the latest documentation videos firmware and general information please visit www smallhd com 26 Page SMOIHD SMOIHDE
5. available on the DP6 Durable Lightweight Shooting on location often means rough conditions and packing light two things that can take a toll on less sturdy equipment This in mind rather than the industry standard injection molded plastic or bent sheet metal we chose to give the DP6 a solid milled aluminum shell making the unit both lightweight and extremely strong Production friendly accessories Every production comes with a unique set of needs and we ve made sure to accommodate for as many of those as possible with a range of innovative and useful accessories such as the click in neoprene Sunhood HDMI splitter and Snap on acrylic screen protector 2 Page Caring for your DP6 Monitor The DP6 s DC input is CENTER PIN POSITIVE Always check polarity of any custom cable implementations SmallHD is not liable for any power related damage to your monitor due to incorrect polarity A demonstration on how to check for polarity can be found at http videos smallhd com d tap polarity for smallhd monitors The DP6 s max input voltage is 18vDC Over powering can result in damage to your DP6 SmallHD is not liable for any damage due to overpowering the unit Not all power sources are created equal Using off brand batteries can result in undesired performance and longevity issues Do not attempt to disassemble the DP6 Doing so voids warranty Water damage is not covered by warranty but taking the right pre
6. gt USB Power gt 5V For further demonstration on how to use your SmallHD HDMI Loop Through Splitter go to http videos smallhd com smallhd hdmi splitter demo and watch the HDMI Splitter video Updating Firmware The DP6 has the ability to upgrade its firmware based on new software developments This is a unique ability of SmallHD monitors and is very easy to do To upgrade 1 Format your USB thumb drive to FAT file system 2 Download the BIN file from www smallhd com support 3 Copy the BIN file to your thumb drive 4 Insert the thumb drive into USB Port of the DP6 5 Hold down the scroll wheel and then turn the DP6 on 6 On screen instructions will inform when the process is complete 7 If your DP6 gets stuck in the Verifying mode it is safe to turn it off after a few minutes For a demonstration go to http videos smallhd com upgrading software and watch the Upgrading Software video 23 Page Specifications LCD Viewing Angle 170 170 Horizontal Vertical Signal INPUTS HDMI YPbPr Component Signal OUTPUTS Composite HD SDI SD SDI Signal Compatibility HDMI In Out 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i 1080p YPbPr 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i 1080p Composite 480i p 576i p Power Input Voltage 7 18 Volts DC Consumption MAX Power Connector 5 5mm OD 2 1mm ID Barrel Polarity Center Pin POSITIVE 24 Page Warranty
7. the Acrylic Screen Protector The acrylic screen protector is highly recommended as a precaution but is not required With the screen protector in place the DP6 is much less vulnerable to damage To apply 1 Remove the packaging protection from the Acrylic Screen Protector on the front and back 2 Place the side of the screen protector against the grooves on the sides of the DP6 the Acrylic Screen Protector has the SmallHD logo on the bottom right corner so you know which way is right side up 3 Press down carefully but firmly so you feel the Acrylic Screen Protector snap into place For a visual demonstration go to http videos smallhd com dp6 acrylic screen protector demo and watch the Acrylic Screen Protector Tutorial Attaching the Sunhood The DP6 Sunhood uses a click in connection style The strapless and Velcro less design connects quickly and easily to the DP6 by the four mounting points on the corners of the body of the monitor For a demonstration on how to apply the Sunhood to your monitor go to http videos smallhd com dp6 sunhood demo and watch the DP6 Sunhood Demo 22 Page Using your HDMI Loop Through Splitter The HDMI Splitter uses 5v from the HDMI signal for power If you run into a situation where you would need to power the splitter use a USB cable to connect the Splitter to your DP6 Remember to turn on the USB power output from your monitor by going to the System Menu
8. aches by screws directly to the back of the monitor SmallHD Battery plates are attached at three points whereas the Sony Canon 5D 7D and Panasonic plates are attached at two If you lose a thumbscrew go to the Support tab on the website and our support staff will help you get a replacement Batteries can be used either in a single or double arrangement ALWAYS CHECK POLARITY BEFORE USING ANY POWER SOURCE THAT ISN T THE INCLUDED POWER SUPPLY 7 Page DP6 Power Supply This 12V 1 5A powering option is included with each DP6 and includes a detachable US style cable but can be replaced with additional Australian European or UK style plugs that are available on the Store page on the website Output 12v DC 1 5 Amps Output Plug Style Male Barrel 2 1mm ID 5 5mm OD Input 110 240c AC Wall Plug Style 2 Pin no ground The DP6 has a barrel power input for powering from a wall plug using the included power supply or from other sources such as Anton Bauer batteries The specifications of this plug are below DC Power Input Center pin is POSITIVE 5 5mm OD 8 Page Additional Power Options SmallHD does not make custom power cables However if you need to fabricate a special connection to use your preferred battery we recommend using the SmallHD D Tap cable and then adapting the D Tap end to the connection of your choice Always remember to check for polarity of the connection going in to your monit
9. cautions when a water event occurs can sometimes preserve unit functionality Clean the screen with a high quality microfiber cloth only Never spray the screen directly with any sort of cleaning fluid Always ask us if you have any questions about general operation Contact SmallHD at www smallhd com support with as much detail regarding your equipment and situation as possible Much more information about the DP6 and other SmallHD products can be found online on our website and in video form at http videos smallhd com 3 Page What should be in the box 1 DP6 Field Monitor 2 2GB USB Drive 3 US Power Supply 4 SmallHD Cleaning Cloth 5 Quick Start Guide 4 Page DP6 Diagram Screen Protector Groove sf A C7 1 4 20 Thread 5 5mm OD 2 1mm ID Power Input 1 4 20 Thread Component HDMI IN USB IN Composite Green IN Sunhood Port Power Indicator Screen Infrared Port Scroll Wheel Back Button User Interface Control Function 1 Button SDI Input DI Output Function 2 Button SDI Outpu Power Switch 6 32 Battery Bracket Interface x4 5 Page Powering the DP6 With a DC input voltage range of 7v to 18v the DP6 can be used with nearly any battery on the production market with optional D Tap Cable Battery Plates We offer several portable powering options to help our customers reduce the amount of charging equipment that is plugged in around t
10. he set For example if you re using a Canon 7D then you only need to worry about keeping your LP E6 batteries charged just one charging station Canon 5D 7D Battery Bracket e Use your Canon s 5D 7D batteries rather than buy other Canon Model Number LP E6 e Holds 2 Batteries Hot Swap for Endless Power e Runs a DP6 for 4 hours straight when using 2 LP E6 batteries at once e Fits snugly against the back of your DP6 monitor to maintain an incredibly low profile e Lightest weight battery option so far for the DP6 e Output Voltage 7 4v Sony NP FV Battery Bracket e Uses Sony NP FV series batteries e Holds 2 batteries at a time for maximum power e Mounts sleekly on the back of the DP6 e Capacity is dependent on batteries e Output Voltage 7 2v 6 Page Panasonic Battery Bracket Supports CGA D54 style batteries Holds 2 batteries but will run on just one Hot Swap for endless power Will run a DP6 for over 12 hours straight when using high Capacity Panasonic batteries Also maintains a low profile when mounted snugly against the back of the DP6 Output Voltage 7 4v SmallHD DP6 Battery Bracket Friction based battery bracket keeps battery from falling out during shooting Enables lightning fast one handed battery changes Incredibly low profile and light weight Combined weight of DP6 with SmallHD bracket amp battery is just 220z DP6 Battery Output 12v Attaching the Battery Plate Your battery plate att
11. ides access to the many unique features Some of the functions are explained in greater detail in later pages marked by the asterisk Function Range Description D Sag eter On Off arkens image and outlines area in focus in white Over sharpens the image to Peaking On Off give a frosted look to areas in focus False Color HML HL Overlays varying IRE levels in specific colors Maps the native signal data to the screen of the DP6 one native pixel to one DP6 screen pixel no scaling 1 1 Mapping On Off 16 9 4 3 2 35 1 Defines the initial scaling Scale 1 85 1 15 9 parameters for the DP6 16 10 16 9 4 3 etc AUTO Stretch shrink and move the CustomScale 0 1000 x4 image on screen pixel by pixel Turns the Red and Green Blue Only On Off color channels off Used for calibrating to color bars Removes all color and leaves Monochrome On Off only the Luminance data of the signal 15 Page When activated will freeze Freeze On Off the image on screen Turn off to resume normal video Flip the image horizontally Image Flip H V HV vertically or both False Color False color evaluates the incoming IRE levels exposure of the signal and then changes the colors of the pixels to represent what those IRE levels are This is a quick way to gauge the exposure levels within an image in a very clear way The DP6 currently has two different types of False Color False Color HML High Med Low
12. ions Named presets are pre programmed to perform specific functions therefore the user cannot modify some of their parameters Generic presets with the name Preset followed by a number will store menu adjustments made to the DP6 in real time not including guides The selected preset can be seen in the bottom right corner of the Main menu Accessing the Preset Menu While not in any menus 1 Roll the scroll wheel to the right to display the menu 2 Roll the wheel to the desired preset 3 Click the wheel to select the preset 4 Press the back button to exit the preset menu 11 Page DSLR Scale Presets The DSLR Scale presets are factory defined presets that enable the input signal from a variety of DSLR cameras to fill the screen of the DP6 Most monitors are unable to achieve this function Special logic is in play when these presets are activated that keeps the image in full screen mode even though the video signal may be changing aspect ratios behind the scenes as in the case of the Canon 5D Mark 2 60D T2i and T3i As a result the Scale and CustomScale menu functions are locked while using these presets e Use preset C DSLR REC for Canon DSLR cameras during LiveView Record mode Use preset N DSLR REC for Nikon DSLR cameras during LiveView Record mode e Use preset PLAYBACK when reviewing footage already recorded onto the Canon Nikon DSLR Many of the menu functions are described in video forma
13. or As always if you have any questions call Support at 919 502 7125 or go to www smallhd com Support and submit your questions 9 Page Using the DP6 Operating the Menus 1 Preset B Button Activate deactivate Preset 2 Back button Preset A Press to reverse out of the menu Activate deactivate Preset 3 Navigation Scroll Wheel Click to activate Main Menu Click to select items in menu Scroll right and left to adjust values From no menu Scroll any direction to access the Preset menu For a demonstration on how to access the menus and using these function buttons go to http videos smallhd com menu navigation demo 10 Page Activating the menu and adjusting a function 1 Click the scroll wheel one time 2 Roll the scroll wheel left or right to the proper sub menu 3 Click the wheel to select the sub menu 4 Roll the wheel to select the desired menu item 5 Click the wheel to select the desired menu item 6 Roll the wheel left or right to adjust the value 7 Press the back button twice to exit out of the menu system NOTE SmallHD monitor software is constantly under development which means there is a chance this manual might not always be accurate Always refer to online documentation and videos for the most up to date information on DP6 software The Preset Menu The Preset menu is a list of selectable presets that can perform a variety of advanced funct
14. t on the video section of the SmallHD website http videos smallhd com View videos such as Nikon Preset and Effective Pixels 101 are great resources for learning how to navigate your presets and learning how they work PRESET 1 PRESET 2 This Preset Menu shows the PRESET 3 Nikon DSLR Record preset is PRESET 4 selected PRESET 5 PRESET 6 PRESET 7 PRESET 8 PRESET 9 C PLAYBACK C DSLR REC 12 Page Assigning Function Buttons The DP6 has two buttons that can be assigned to custom functions for a convenient one press ON OFF of your favorite features While not in any menus 1 Press and hold either of the two buttons 1 or 2 for 3 seconds and release 2 Scroll with the scroll wheel to the desired function and click the scroll wheel to select it 3 Press the Back button to exit the menu This Menu shows that a function button is set to the 1 1 Mapping tool 13 Page Focus Assist Peaking Negative Monochrome Freeze Image Flip FalseColor HML FalseColor HL Blue Only Image Menu The image menu controls Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Sharpness and Gamma Below is a description of each Function Range Description Controls the maximum Bri 1 Pigpuness a black point of the signal Saturation 0 100 Also known as Chroma Adjusts RGB Gain and Offset RGB Control 0 100 for all three color channels 14 Page Advanced Menu The Advanced menu prov
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