SmallHD User Guide

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• RT Teradek Motion Overlay

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  https://support.teradek.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020392513-Teradek-RT-SmallHD-Integration
  
  
  

  Below are steps to activate the Lens Data Overlay feature.
  
  Before continuing, please see the following requirements:

  • Lens Mapping License
    If you have a CTRL.1, you need to purchase a Lens Mapping License.
    If you have a CTRL.3, the license is already included.
    
    
  • A compatible SmallHD/Teradek RT Controller Interface Cable
    Be sure you purchase the appropriate cable for your monitor.                                                    Cables can be purchased at teradek.com  

   

  UPDATE YOUR CONTROLLER AND MONITOR TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE
  
  MONITOR:

  1. Visit https://www.smallhd.com/community/os3 and download firmware version 3.4.0 or later to a compatible SD card.
  2. Insert the SD card into the monitor.
  3. From the main screen, swipe left to access the monitor settings, then scroll down to the system menu and select firmware. You will then be prompted to install the firmware file from the SD card.
  4. Restart your monitor.
     
     

  CTRL.1/CTRL.3:

  1. If you have a CTRL.1, be sure to purchase a lens mapping license before you continue. If you have a CTRL.3, the lens mapping license is already included.
  2. Visit https://teradek.com/pages/downloads#teradekrt and download version 1.1.0 or later of the RTFW application. Run the RTFW software once it completes the installation.
  3. Turn the controller off and connect it to your computer via a USB to mini-USB cable.
  4. Turn the controller back on. RTFW will automatically detect the controller.
  5. Click Update Device.

  
  CONFIGURE YOUR CONTROLLER:

  1. If you have not yet activated lens mapping on CTRL.1, visit https://activate.teradek.com/ and enter your controller’s UID to generate a license key.
  2. From the controller, navigate to LENS>LENSMAP and select one of the configured lens maps. If you have not yet created a lens map, follow the instructions here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/301290121
  3. Firmware 1.4 and earlier : Press the MENU button to return to the main menu, then navigate to ADV>SMALLHD. Select YES to activate SmallHD Comms.
  4. Firmware 1.5 and later: Press the MENU button to return to the main menu, then navigate to IO CONFIG, select SMALLHD, and press SET.

   

  CONNECT A CABLE FROM THE CONTROLLER’S WIRED MODE CONNECTOR TO THE MONITOR’S USB PORT:

  • 5-pin to micro-USB for Focus (part number 11-1469)
  • 5-pin to 5-pin for 703/703 Bolt
  • 5-pin to USB-A for larger monitors

  
  CONFIGURE YOUR MONITOR:

  1. Tap the screen on the monitor and navigate to ADD NEW TOOL>ADD ONS.
  2. Select TERADEK RT.
  3. The Lens Map Overlay will appear on the right and move according to the controller’s knob movements.

  
  ABOUT:

  • The Teradek RT tool appears when a lens map is selected. If no lens map is selected, no information will be displayed on the monitor.
  • The focus units will match those configured on the controller unless overridden by the Focus Units option in the Teradek RT tool configuration.
  • The overlay only displays the axis that is currently being controlled by CTRL.1. 

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Addons

• Anamorphic

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Anamorphic video is a technique where an image is squeezed horizontally during the recording process. On film sets this is done to make better use of the film or sensor's vertical space using specialty lenses. It is also often seen when footage originated in HD needs to pass through SD equipment. In all cases an anamorphic de-squeeze can restore footage to its native aspect ratio, although lost resolution is not recovered. Lost horizontal resolution is generally not perceptible to human eyes; lost vertical resolution (such as from HD footage being sent through SD equipment) may be noticeable.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Scale

• Size & Position

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Resize and position your image to accommodate other features you may wish to simultaneously view, such as scopes or audio meters.
  This will be helpful for users that want to keep multiple tools on the same screen, rather than using pages.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Scale

• Crop & Scale

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  If you plan to crop your image, for example shooting interviews in 4K and zooming in post for the 'close up' or for cameras that don't send a fullscreen feed to the monitor, this tool lets you pre-visualize a custom crop and will automatically scale up the remaining portion to fill the page.
  
  You will need a video signal to use this tool.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Scale

• Image Capture

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Image Capture takes a snapshot of the video feed being sent through SDI or HDMI (combined with a LUT if desired) and saves it to an SD card - great for shot matching (continuity) or a quick overview of the days' shots.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Overlay

• Look (3D LUT)

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  A Look or 3D LUT is a simple but very powerful way to apply a color grade to footage.  3D LUT files are quite small, (often around 1MB) and can be produced with most any color grading software and can be saved on to an SD card for use on the monitor or at any point in post production.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Overlay

• Audio Meters

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Monitor up to 8 channels of audio with a built-in clip warning.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Overlay

• Image Overlay

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Image Overlay places an image (taken with the Image Capture function or manually placed from a computer onto the SD card) directly on top of your footage - very useful for judging shot continuity, particularly when using the built-in 'blink' feature.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Overlay

• Metadata

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Displays a small information bar containing metadata information being sent over HDMI or SDI such as timecode and tally flags. Useful for ensuring the camera is recording without having to take your eyes off the monitor.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Overlay

• Peaking

  Article

  Updated on Aug 17, 2023

  Peaking essentially mimics an exaggerated 'sharpening' filter like you may find on a consumer TV - this effectively increases contrast on in-focus portions of your image while retaining full color unlike Focus Assist.  Because of its relatively benign effect on the image this makes it great to use in combination with other features.

  Choose a monitor series PageOS 4 Tools - Focusing