Cineroid EVF4CSS User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Cineroid EVF.

The Cineroid EVF (hereafter referred to as “EVF") is a view nder that can be mounted on any video camera with a HD-SDI output signal. Please thoroughly read the user manual for best operation and understanding of all of the functions of the EVF.

Test Before Operating

It is recommended to test the EVF before operating. Check if the EVF can be turned on once powered, and check if the information/menu is being properly displayed on the LCD.

Copyrights and Prohibitions

The use of images of people, property, and places can without permission can be prohibited by law. Please refer to your region’s laws regarding copyrights.

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Canon and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon.

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Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon.

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Sony is a registered trademark of Sony.

1. Do not face the eyecup directly into the sun as it may damage the LCD.

2. The shadow disk is installed on EVF at factory. This shadow disk can be removed by disassembling eyecup from loupe.

Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

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Do not use any batteries, power cord, or accessories that are not specied in this

document.

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When using a power cord, be sure to plug it in completely. Do not handle power plugs

when your hands are wet. When unplugging the power cord, grasp the plug body

or adapter instead of the cord.

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Power cords that are scratched, heavily bent or twisted can potentially be hazardous and

a source of electric shock and/or re.

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Do not insert foreign objects into the product’s electric or cable components.

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Do not place the power cord near sources of heat as this may melt or cause damage to

the cord potentially causing re or electric shock.

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Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may damage the product and cause

danger due to a malfunction.

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Please keep the product out of reach of young children. Injuries may occur due to damage

to the product.

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When using the product in an airplane or hospital setting, it is recommended to acquire

authorization rst as signals or electro-magnetic waves from the product may cause other

equipment to malfunction.

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Do not store the product in a dusty or humid environment as damage may occur.

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When the product is mounted on a camera, do not lift or move the camera by grabbing

the product. This may cause damage to the product or the camera mount.

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Do not clean the product with paint thinner, benzene, or other volatile solvents. This may

cause damage to the product and become a re hazard.

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This product is not waterproof. If the product is dropped in water, contact the service

center immediately.

Please observe the following safety precautions as they are meant for the safe and proper use of the product to reduce the risk of accidents. Upon reading the user manual, keep it in a safe and available place.

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions

Table of Contents

Components

Parts

Before Using the EVF

Openable Optical Loupe

Detachable Optical Loupe

Adjusting the Diopter

Extendable Loupe / Connecting Extension Tube

Installing the Battery

Connecting External Power

Connecting a HD-SDI Cable

Power On/O

Basic Features

Operating the Menu

Adjusting Color

Adjusting the Screen

Volume Control

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Shooting Features

Peaking

Pixel to Pixel

Clip guide

False color

Monochrome

Look up table

Freeze

Over Scaling

Underscan

Crop Guide

Center Marker

Anamorphic

Screen Flip

Setting User Controls

Custom Button Functions

Firmware Upgrade

Custom Display Settings

Parameter Save And Restore

Product Specications

Optional Products

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Components

Please ensure all parts are present after opening the box.

A. LCD VF + Optical Loupe

C. User's manual

B. Extension tube

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Parts

Feature Buttons

DC in

USB Port

Loupe Flip-up Latch

Eye Cup

Diopter Adjuster

Loupe Latch

Menu Buttons

Power Switch

Lens

3.2 Inch LCD Screen

HD-SDI Out

HD-SDI In

1/4” Screw Mount

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Before Using the EVF

Openable Optical Loupe

Detachable Optical Loupe

The optical loupe attached to the EVF body can be ipped open 180 degrees.

The optical loupe attached to the EVF body can be detached completely.

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Before Using the EVF

Adjusting the Diopter

When viewing through the optical loupe, the user can adjust the diopter accordingly. Rotate the dial in either direction until the image becomes clear.

Extendable Loupe / Connecting Extension Tube

Extension Tube

(Included in package)

The optical loupe can be splitted. And Extension tube is used to extend loupe length for old eye.

1 Touch Removeable

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Before Using the EVF

Installing the Battery

The Cineroid EVF uses Canon LP-E6 battery. The battery or the connectors may be damaged if not aligned properly.

Connecting External Power

Proper voltage for external power is 6-17V. When both external power and battery is connected, battery is not consumed.

6-17V DC in

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Before Using the EVF

Connecting a HD-SDI Cable

Install the battery or connect external power and Turn the power switch to the ON position. If you have an external input, you will see the image displayed from that signal. If there is no external input, you will see the default screen.

Power On / O

First connect the HD-SDI cable to a camera, and then connect the other end into the IN connection on the EVF. Check whether the image on the LCD is correctly displaying the image on the camera.

Power On

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Operating the Menu

1. Access the setting and features by pressing the menu button on the right side of the EVF.

2. Press the M button to select the main menu. When not in the menu, you can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the up and down arrow keys.

3. Once the main menu is selected, press the up and down arrow keys to navigate through the menu. The cursor is highlighted in red.

4. Move the cursor to the feature you want to select/change and press the M button

to access that feature.

5. Press the up and down arrow keys to change the value of the feature.

6. Move the cursor to Exit and press the M button to return to the previous menu.

7. To exit the main menu, move the cursor to Exit and press the M button.

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Basic Features

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off Off Off Off Off On Off

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Set Over Scaling

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off Off Off Off Off On Off

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Set Under Scaling

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off Off Off Off

Press PK button to exit Menu at any position.

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Basic Features

Adjusting Color

Menu : Setting2 - Color Adjust

Adjusting the Screen

Menu : Setting2 - Color Adjust

Volume Control

Menu : Setting2 - Audio Control

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit

Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Brightness[1~100] Contrast[1~100] Chroma[1~100] Sharpen[1~100] Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Screen Adjust Brightness[1~100]

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Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

Red Gain[1~100] Red Offset[1~100] Green Gain[1~100] Green Offset[1~100] Blue Gain[1~100] Blue Offset[1~100] Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Color Adjust Red Gain

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Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit

Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit

Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Speker Mute Volume Level Meter Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Speaker Mute

Off 3 On

Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

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Shooting Features

Peaking

On/O : Menu - Control1 - Peaking Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Peaking

Peaking Red ONPeaking Red OFF

Peaking Sharpness OFF Peaking Sharpness ON

Peaking On / O Peaking Setting

Output

To activate the peaking feature, simply press the PK button on the left side of the EVF body. The peaking will show in the mode that is currently selected.

On Off

PK-Back/Exit Turn On Peaking

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit Peaking in Red or Sharpness

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

Mode Threshold[1~5]

Sharpen 5

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Simply PK Button

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Shooting Features

Pixel to pixel

On/O : Menu - Control1 - Pixel to Pixel

Pixel to Pixel O Pixel to Pixel On

Pixel to Pixel O

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Set Pixel to Pixel

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

Clip Guide

On/O : Menu - Control1 - Clip Guide Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Clip Guide

Clip Guide O Clip Guide Color mode Clip Guide Zebra mode

Clip Guide On / O

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Set GLIP GUIED

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

Clip Guide Setting

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit Display Zebra Pattern or Color

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

Mode Zebra Range Zebra Motion High Threshold[20~100] Mid Threshold[50~60] Low Threshold[1~50] Exit

Zebra Color Both

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Pixel to Pixel On

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Set Pixel to Pixel

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

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False Color

On/O : Menu - Control1 - False Color1 or False Color 2

False Color1 O

Monochrome (B /W, Blue, Red, Green)

On/O : Menu - Control1 - Monochrome Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Monochrome

False Color1 On

False Color1 O False Color1 On

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit On or Off False Color 1

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

Monochrome On / O Monochrome Setting

Monochrome (B/W) O Monochrome (B/W) On

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit On or Off Monochrome

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit Color Select

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

Color Exit

B&W

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit On or Off False Color 1

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

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Shooting Features

Look up table

On/O : Menu - Control1 - Look up table

Look up table O

(The image applied adjusting color)

Look up table O

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Look up table ON/OFF

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

Freeze

On/O : Menu - Control1 - Freeze

Freeze O

Freeze On

Freeze O

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Screen Freezing

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

Freeze On

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Screen Freezing

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

Look up table On

(Original image)

Look up table On

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Look up table ON/OFF

Peaking Pixel to Pixel Clip Guide False Color 1 False Color 2 Monochrome Look up table Freeze Exit

On Off

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Shooting Features

Underscan

On/O : Menu - Control2 - Underscan

Underscan O Underscan On

Overscaling O Overscaling On

Underscan O

PK-Back/Exit Set Under Scan

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

Overscaling Setting

Over Scaling

On/O : Menu - Control2 - Over Scaling Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Over Scaling

Overscaling On / O

PK-Back/Exit Set Over Scaling

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

480i 720p 1080i Exit

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Ratio H Offset V Offset Exit

1.000 0 0

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Underscan On

PK-Back/Exit Set Under Scan

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

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Shooting Features

Crop guide

On/O : Menu - Control2 - Crop Guide Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Crop Guide

Crop guide O Crop guide On

Crop guide On / O Crop guide Setting

Center Marker

On/O : Menu - Control2 - Center Marker

Center Marker O

Center Marker O Center Marker On

PK-Back/Exit On or Off Crop Guide

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

PK-Back/Exit Set Center Marker

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit Aspect Ratio

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

Ratio Custum Set[1.00~4.00] Reduce[0.500~1.000] Guide Line Background[0~8] Exit

16.9

1.78

1.000 Off 5

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Center Marker On

PK-Back/Exit Set Center Marker

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

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Shooting Features

Anamorphic

On/O : Menu - Control2 - Anamorphic Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Anamorphic

Anamorphic O Anamorphic On

Anamorphic On / O Anamorphic Setting

Screen Flip

On/O : Menu - Setting1 - Screen Flip

Screen Flip On / O Screen Flip O

PK-Back/Exit On or Off Anamorphic

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Over Scaling Under Scan Crop Guide Center Marker Anamorphic Exit

On Off

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit Set mirror

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

Mirror Rotation Exit

Off Off

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

Mirror On Rotate On Rotate On / Mirror On

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

▶ ▶ ▶

PK-Back/Exit

Peaking Clip Guide Monochrome Over Scaling Crop Guide Anamorphic Screen Flip Exit

480i 720i 1080i Exit

Ratio Offset Exit

1.000 0

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

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Custom Button Functions

Setting : Menu - Setting2 - Key Allocation

The left side of the EVF body contains the buttons PK, F1, F2, F3. The factory default for these buttons are peaking (PK), Pixel to Pixel (F1), False Color 1 (F2), and Clip Guide (F3). Each button can be customized to a particular feature by selecting CUSTOM SETUP on the main menu.

Output

Peaking

Pixel to Pixel

False Color 1

Clip Guide

Initial functions

Setting key Allocation

PK F1 F2 F3 Exit

Peaking Pixel to Pixel False Color 1 Clip Guide

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit PK Key Allocation

Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Setting2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit F/W Upgrade Set Ver V61

Parameter Save Paremeter Restore Firmware Exit

Upgrade Cancle

Firmware Upgrade

Setting : Menu - System - Firmware

1. Firmware is upgradable by special cable.

2. Connect EVF and computer by cable.

3. Select On of Firmware Upgrade. The screen is changed to waiting message.

4. EVF starts rmware upgrade.

Setting User Controls

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Setting User Controls

Custom Display Settings

Setting : Menu - Setting1 - Anamorphic

You can select to view the current state of the battery usage, volume, etc. on the LCD.

OSD

Pixel to Pixel ON Peaking ON

Factory reset

1. Powering on the EVF while pressing down the PK button will reset the EVF to its original default settings.

2. Once the reset is complete, fully power o the EVF before powering on for further use.

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Battery Video Format Pixel to Pixel Speaker Level meter Position Freeze OSD Color Exit

On On On On Left On White

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit OSD Battery

Color Adjust Screen Adjust Key Allocation OSD Audio Control Exit

Parameter save and restore

Setting : Menu - System - Parameter Save/Restore

The all parameters of function can be stored on bank0 or bank1. The parameters can be restored from bank0 or bank1. Factory is the initial parameter of factory.

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Parameter Saving

Parameter Save Parameter Restore Firmware Exit

Bank0 Bank1

Control1 Control2 Setting1 Sett ing2 System Exit

PK-Back/Exit Parameter Restore

Parameter Save Parameter Restore Firmware Exit

Bank0 Bank1 User Factory

Parameter Save Parameter Restore

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Product Specications

Optional Product

FCB044

FCB043

DC plug only

DC plug with D-tap

O External Power Adapter

O Soft Eyecup Cover

For Cineroid EVF & Others

119 x 86 x 8.5(mm)

ECO : Orange color

Form Model

ECR : Red color

ECB : Blue color

Model EVF4CSS

Size

Resolution

Color

Viewing angle

Display area

Phone Jack

In te rnal speaker

Battery

External

SDI Signal format

LCD

Audio out

Power

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Power consumption

-10ºC to 70 ºC

-20ºC to 70 ºC

3.5W

(3hours with LP-E6 battery)

480i59.94, 576i50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

Customer Support Center

Seculine Co., LTD.

Tel +82.70.4347.4901 / Fax +82.2.850.3027

Rm.510, Kolon Science Valley #2, Guro-dong, 811, Guro-gu, Seoul, 152-728, Korea

Homepage www.cineroid.com E-mail sales@secu-line.com

Printed in Korea

EVF4CSS-V1.0

We will strive to create the best products and

provide superb service.

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