SMALLHD DP4 Field Monitor DP4-EVF Viewfinder user manual
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1. Activate deactivate Preset 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 to exit out of the menu system 16 Page 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 DP4 software Many of the menu functions are described in video format on the video section of the SmallHD website The Preset Menu The Preset menu is a list of selectable presets that can perform a variety of advanced functions Named presets are pre programmed to perform specific functions therefore some of their parameters cannot be modified by the user Generic presets with the name Preset followed by a number will store menu adjustments made to the DP4 in real time The selected preset can be seen in the bottom right corner of the Main menu The Viewfinder preset is selected by default providing more appropriate backlight brightness when viewing DP4 s screen through the eyepiece of the Viewfinder accessory Accessing the Preset Menu While no2. DP4 Field Monitor DP4 EVF Viewfinder Revision 1 SMOI IHDE Table of Contents Product Introduction Caring for your DP4 Monitor Caring for your DP4 EVF Viewfinder Positioning the Eyecup VF Only DP4 EVF Combined DP4 Diagram Powering the DP4 The Power Switch Overview Attaching the VF to the DP4 Detaching the VF from the DP4 renas Using the DP4 EVF Using the DP4 Operating the Menus The Preset Menu DSLR Scale Presets Assigning Function Buttons Image Menu Advanced Menu 1 Page False Color 1 1 Mapping Input Menu Changing MOUS canara oing E Eea ANSES AP NEES I SAREN 24 System Menu Misc Menu PIP Menu Accessories Attaching the Acrylic Screen Protector Attaching the Sunhood Updating Firmware Specifications Warranty TAM OU llc ie wrea uu Te FUN myr iN ynn FYR spate Dn LE 32 Product Introduction The DP4 On Camera Field Monitor An affordable durable 4 3 inch on camera monitor packed full of inputs outputs and professional software features Extensive menu options plus a simple user interface means guick and meaningful visual feedback when dialing in crucial details such as focus and exposure The VF Go ca Viewfinder Loupe Accessory EG O he for the DP4 Monitor Ww An optical loupe accessory designed to attach to the DP4 Field Monitor This flip up eyepiece adds the functionality of an EVF to the DP4 but does not remove its functionality as
3. at www smallhd com Caring for your DP4 EVF Viewfinder Heed all instructions listed above regarding the DP4 Monitor Do not expose the entrance of the EVF lens to direct sunlight Doing so can magnify the sun and cause damage to the screen The aluminum lens assembly is air tight and sealed Do not attempt to disassemble as risk of contamination from dirt dust and moisture can occur Clean the outside lenses as lightly as possible with a clean microfiber cloth only Positioning the Eyecup The EVF Eyepiece is fixed to the assembly in a way that allows easy rotation and removal The eyecup can also be positioned forward and back for optimal comfort What should be in the box DP4 Monitor 1 DP4 Field Monitor 2 Sunhood 3 Mini HDMI 1 5ft 4 YPbPr Breakout Cable 4ft 5 Hotshoe Ball Mount 6 US Power Supply 7 Acrylic Screen Protector 8 SmallHD Cleaning Cloth VF Only 1 DP4 VF Adapter 2 SmallHD Cleaning Cloth DP4 EVF Combined 1 All of the above DP4 Diagram p pi ged Dn Out Power Switch pra Power Indicator User Interface Screen 1 4 20 Thread Mount 1 4 20 Thread Mount h LP E6 o o oo o 1 4 20 Thread Mount DC Barrel Input 1 4 20 Thread HDMI IN Cry MINKUSB HDMI OUT Composite IN Powering the
4. a monitor The DP4 EVF Monitor Viewfinder Combo The Resulting combination the DP4 and VF shown above The DP4 EVF operates seamlessly as either a 4 3 inch monitor or as an EVF by simply flipping the eyepiece up or down and results by combining the DP4 and VF shown above 3 Page Caring for your DP4 Monitor The DP4 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 The DP4 s max input voltage is 18vDC Over powering can result in damage to your DP4 SmallHD is not liable for any damage due to overpowering the unit Not all power sources are created egual Using off brand non Canon LP E6 batteries can result in undesired performance and longevity issues Do not attempt to disassemble the DP4 Doing so voids warranty SmallHD support for further instructions Water damage is not covered by warranty but taking the right precautions when a water event occurs can sometimes preserve unit functionality Clean the screen with a high guality microfiber cloth only Never spray the screen directly with any sort of cleaning fluid Always ask us if you have any guestions about general operation Contact SmallHD at www smallhd com support Much more information about the DP4 and other SmallHD products can be found online on our website and in video form
5. DP4 The DP4 has two methods for powering Batteries using the interchangeable battery plates AC DC Power using the Barrel Power input on the back of the unit Interchangeable Battery Ny mig The Power Switch The DP4 has a dual position power switch that distinguishes between using battery power or the rear DC barrel power input The switch has a depressed state down and a raised state up To use batteries the switch should be DOWN To use AC DC Power via the barrel power input the switch should be UP DC Power Battery Power E S Battery Plates The DP4 comes standard with a dual LPE6 battery plate that is removable replaceable with other types of plates that will be released Batteries can be used either in a single or double arrangement Power switch should be depressed to activate battery power Battery voltage can be read onscreen in the DP4 Menu System by activating Voltage Meter in the System Menu Removing Battery Plates The battery plates are not attached by screws they just need the correct amount of force applied in the correct places to detach from the DP4 body Some popping noises may occurr during the battery plate removal process this is normal and expected Method 1 The recommended method is to insert a small flat head screwdriver into the corner slot where the battery plate meets the metal body then pull towards the rear of t
6. ea LEST AUTO Defines the initial scaling parameters for the DP4 16 9 4 3 etc 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 21 Page Flip the image horizontally iness Alp vertically or both When activated will freeze the image on screen Turn off to resume normal video 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 DP4 currently has two different types of False Color False Color HML High Mid Low Meaning High Medium Low 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 has colors for over and underexposed The remaining middle will be monochrome 22 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 720p and up only a portion of the image will be displayed on the DP4 as 1 1 Mapping essentially performs a zooming e
7. ermines the type Multi Window 4 3 of windowed view Small Medium Determines the size of size Large the window Position of the Position TL TR BL BR window Border Black Blue Border or no border Determines the Sub Source Composite secondary source Swap Swap Swaps the two signals 26 Page Accessories Attaching the Acrylic Screen Protector The included acrylic screen protector is recommended as a precaution but is not reguired With the screen protector in place the DP4 is much less vulnerable to damage The screen protector is fixed to front of the DP4 using a temporary adhesive To apply 1 Remove the 4 small white pieces from backside corners of the acrylic screen protector to expose the adhesive 2 Carefully line up the screen protector using the top bottom and side edges to the front of the DP4 3 Place the screen protector on the front and apply a small amount of pressure at the corners It is not necessary to press hard the adhesive will bond more on its own over time 27 Page Attaching the Sunhood The DP4 Sunhood uses Velcro to fix to the front of the DP4 It works by looping through the two slots on the sides of the battery plate and then reattaching to itself Start by feeding one side of the Velcro strap into the slot and then pulling it tight so the edge of the sunhood is flat against the surface of the front of the DP4 Then do the other side the same wa
8. ffect on the native HD image 800x480 Window 1 1 activated 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 23 Page Input Menu The DP4 has 3 inputs to choose from 1 HDMI 2 YPbPr SD HD Component 3 Composite SD Only Changing inputs 1 Navigate to the Input sub menu with the scroll wheel 2 Scroll to the desired input 3 Click the scroll wheel once HDMI YPbPr Composite 24 Page System Menu The System Menu provides access to critical system functions listed below Function Description Displays the current operating voltage either from batteries or line power Voltage Meter Reverts the DP4 back Factory Reset to factory defaults Default set to 5 Backlight increase decrease backlight brightness 25 Page Misc Menu 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 DP4_V1 0 PIP Menu The DP4 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 PIP POP Full Det
9. he DP4 lifting the corner of the plastic plate away from the metal DP4 housing Method 2 Thread the 74 20 thread of the included ball mount into one of the two side 74 20 mounts a few times then pull towards the rear using the body of the ball mount as leverage Replacing Battery Plates Replacing battery plates is as simple as aligning the plate to the back of the DP4 and pressing in on the 4 corners You should hear 4 audible click noises to confirm that it is completely attached 10 Page Powering with AC DC Power The DP4 has a barrel power input for powering from a wall 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 ALWAYS CHECK POLARITY BEFORE USING ANY POWER SOURCE THAT ISN T THE INCLUDED POWER SUPPLY 11 Page The DP4 EVF The DP4 EVF as a unit combines the DP4 Monitor aka DP4 and the DP4 Viewfinder Loupe Accessory aka VF which simply fixes to the front of the DP4 without the need for screws or adhesive Overview RUBBER EYECUP ALUMINUM LENS ASSEMBLY o Attachment Interface 70 oon 12 Page o 2 m 2 a pus o lt o v c o 2 o a a D 2 a E c U Ee o o o a E a a v L E a o v 3 a v E o o Fj o Ti o E 5 o o S 3 7 e oO Ee A x
10. l Polarity Center Pin POSITIVE 30 Page Warranty The DP4 comes with a one year limited hardware warranty The limited hardware warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of our products Warranty specifics e Warranty period begins on date of shipment e Warranty is non transferable products not purchased directly from SmallHD or SmallHD approved affiliates and distributors do not gualify for warranty coverage e The customer shall be responsible for paying shipping charges reguired 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 31 Page Thank You Most importantly we value your patronage If you have any guestions about general or extreme use or want access to the latest documentation videos firmware and general information please visit www smallhd com 32 Page
11. s 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 A or B 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 Focus Assist Peaking 1 1 Mapping Negative Monochrome Freeze Image Flip False Color HML False Color HL Blue Only 19 Page 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 white point of the signal Contrast Saturation Also known as Chroma Adjusts RGB Gain and Offset RGB Control for all 3 color channels 20 Page Advanced Menu The Advanced menu provides access to the many software tools of the DP4 to among other things aid in focus and exposure Some of the functions are explained in greater detail in later pages marked by the asterisk Function Range Description Darkens image and outlines Focus Assist On Off h a area in focus in white Overlays varying IRE levels in False Color HML HL 7 specific colors Over sharpens the image to Peaking On Off give a frosted look to areas in focus Maps the native signal data to the screen of the DP4 one native pixel to one DP4 screen pixel no scaling 1 1 Mapping On Off 16 9 4 3 p
12. t in any menus 1 Roll the scroll wheel to the left 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 button A to exit the preset menu NOTE The DP4 version 1 0 of firmware comes with the default brightness set to 5 This is because the DP4 is very bright and using the DP4 in EVF mode with the brightness at 10 can cause discomfort When not using the EVF the DP4 s brightness can be increased to 10 allowing for better outdoor usability 17 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 DP4 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 NOTE 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 Use preset PLAYBACK when reviewing footage already recorded onto the Canon Nikon DSLR 18 Page Assigning Function Buttons The DP4 has two buttons that can be assigned to custom function
13. v e a oco o Ecs Ega u BE gt 2 u gee eo 2 vas ow Tg a st a a o x rw o Uw LL gt U LD rw on E O U Edr Fm lt Detaching the VF from the DP4 Using your thumb pull one of the side tabs of the VF back then release the DP4 from that side the other side will come out on its own once the first side is free 14 Page Using the DP4 EVF The DP4 EVF incorporates magnets and a hinge to operate in two modes closed and open This makes it easy to guickly go from shooting mode to review mode or something else and not have to fiddle with latches or screws To adjust the eyepiece simply rotate it to the most comfortable position The front of the lens assembly has standard 46mm threads for the use of diopters and UV filters This will add thickness to the front and in some cases may protrude too far for comfort This can be resolved by pulling the rubber eyecup back until it is flush around the very first element Flush with front element 15 Page Using the DP4 Operating the Menus 1 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 Preset menu 2 Back button Preset A Press to reverse out of the menu Activate deactivate Preset 3 Preset B Button
14. y Keep pulling each side until the tension feels right then fold the straps back and attach the Velcro 28 Page Updating Firmware The DP4 has the ability to upgrade its firmware based on new software developments This is a unigue 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 the included adapter cable and plug the mini usb cable into the mini usb port of the DP4 5 Hold down the scroll wheel and then turn the DP4 on 6 On screen instructions will inform when the process is complete 29 Page Specifications Size 4 3 inch diagonal Viewing Area 3 69 x 2 21 93 7mm x 56 2mm Resolution 800x480 RGB Pixels Native Aspect Ratio 15 9 Color 16 7 Million Colors 8 bit Brightness 350 Nits cd m2 Contrast Ratio 800 1 Viewing Angle 160 160 Horizontal Vertical HDMI Type A HDMI Type A Loop through YPbPr Component 1 8 Mini Headphone Line Level 1 8 CVBS Composite mini shared Composite 1 8 mini shared HDMI In Out 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i 1080p YPbPr 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i 1080p Composite 480i p 576i p Input Voltage 7 18 Volts DC Consumption MAX 5 5 Watts Power Connector 5 5mm OD 2 1mm ID Barre
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