aura uhd 24 / aura uhd 27 / aura uhd 32
12G-SDI 4K/8K HDR Monitor
User Manual
Article NO: RGB-RD-UM-4K HDR Monitor E002
Version NO: V1.2
aura uhd Series
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Content
Declarations ....................................................................................................................................................................2
FCC/Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operators Safety Summary .................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation Safety Summary ...................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Your Product ...................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 In the Box..........................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Side Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.4 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Use Your Product ..........................................................................................................................................12
2.1 Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................12
2.1.1 Status Display...................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 User Preset .......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.3 Color Management ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.1.4 Picture ..................................................................................................................................................16
2.1.5 Scopes ..................................................................................................................................................17
2.1.6 Auxiliary Function ................................................................................................................................18
2.1.7 Display ................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.8 Marker ................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.1.9 Multi Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 21
2.1.10 Audio ................................................................................................................................................. 22
2.1.11 UMD ...................................................................................................................................................23
2.1.12 System ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 Ordering Codes ............................................................................................................................................ 26
3.1 Product Code .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 4 Support .........................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 5 Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Network Upgrade Program Description .........................................................................................................28
5.2 How to Calibrate Monitor .............................................................................................................................. 32
5.3 3D LUT File Upload Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................33
Chapter 6 Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.1 Specification ................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.2 Supported Signal Format ................................................................................................................................39
6.3 Terms & Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 43
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Thank you for choosing our product!
This User Manual is designed to show you how to use this monitor quickly and make use of all the features.
Please read all directions and instructions carefully before using this product.
Declarations
FCC/Warranty
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
Guarantee and Compensation
We provide a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee.
On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport,
as well as for material and manufacturing faults.
The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the
date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, we
can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure
proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or
cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect
damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other service provided by us, being a
component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be
attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of our
company.
If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by us, or if the goods are
handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks,
the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be
rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or
special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance
are not subject to the guarantee provided by us either.
The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual must be
complied with by the customer.
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Operators Safety Summary
The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.
Do Not Remove Covers or Panels
There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To
avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
Power Source
This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the
supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of
grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Installation Safety Summary
Safety Precautions
For all product installation procedures, please observe the following important safety and handling rules to avoid
damage to yourself and the equipment.
To protect users from electric shock, ensure that the chassis connects to earth via the ground wire provided in the
AC power Cord.
The AC Socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
Unpacking and Inspection
Before opening product shipping box, inspect it for damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier
immediately for all claims adjustments. As you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip. If you
find any shortages, contact your sales representative.
Once you have removed all the components from their packaging and checked that all the listed components are
present, visually inspect the system to ensure there was no damage during shipping. If there is damage, notify the
shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments.
Site Preparation
The environment in which you install your product should be clean, properly lit, free from static, and have adequate
power, ventilation, and space for all components.
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Chapter 1 Your Product
1.1 In the Box
1.2 Product Overview
RGBlink aura uhd series of model aura uhd 24/aura uhd 27/aura uhd 32 is 12G SDI 4K/8K monitor, equipped with
4*12G SDI input , support up to 8K on native 3840 x 2160 pixels LCD screen, 16:9 aspect ratio, 98% DCI-P3 wide
color gamut, custom 3D LUT import, designed for professional production and post production workflow.
aura uhd series provide precise color reproduction and the unique and supports various HDR gamma curves, such
as PQ, HLG, S-Log3.
Power Adapter
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1.2.1 Front Panel
①
Speaker
2-channel speaker with HDMI and SDI embedded audio.
②
Base
Detachable.
③
SDI 1 to SDI 4 Buttons
For SDI 1-4 signal selection.
④
QSDI/SFP Button
Switch between 4-image division mode and optical fiber
signal.
⑤
HDMI/Type C Button
For switch between HDMI and Type C signal.
⑥
Preset Button
Preset Mode.
⑦
F1 to F5 Buttons
Soft Keys.
⑧
MENU/EXIT Button
Open/close OSD menu, or go back to previous menu.
⑨
SELECT/ENTER Button
Rotate to select, and press to confirm.
⑩
Power Key
For turn-on (blue light) or turn-off (red light) , 3-second
long press for turn-off, short press for turn-on.
1
1
2
4
3
2
8
5
6
7
10
9
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1.2.2 Rear Panel
①
Handle
For carrying.
②
3.5mm Earphone Jack
The speaker will be turned off when earphone is connected.
③
USB Interface
For software upgrade.
④
RS422 Interface
In and Loop.
⑤
GPI
GPI interface to achieve remote control.
⑥
Network Port
For connecting network cable.
⑦
12G-SDI Interface
Quad 12G-SDI ( In | Loop).
⑧
HDMI Interface
Dual HDMI inputs.
⑨
DC input terminal
4-Pin
Cannon interface.
⑩
AC input terminal
220V interface with power switch.
1
10
4
3
2
5
6
7
9
8
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RS422 In/Out Interface Definition：
PIN
Name
Description
1
GND
GND
2
GND
GND
3
TX-
Data transmission (-)
4
RX+
Data reception (+)
5
RX-
Data reception (-)
6
TX+
Data transmission (+)
7
NC
Not Connected
8
NC
Not Connected
GPI Interface Definition：
PIN
Name
Description
1
GPI1
Low level trigger；preset functions in menu.
2
GPI2
Low level trigger；preset functions in menu.
3
GPI3
Low level trigger；preset functions in menu.
4
GPI4
Low level trigger；preset functions in menu.
5
GPI5
Low level trigger；preset functions in menu.
6
NC
Not Connected
7
NC
Not Connected
8
GND
GND
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1.2.3 Side Panel
①
Handle
For carrying.
②
SFP Interface
Insert optical fiber module (module is optional).
③
Thunderbolt 3/Type C Input
Interface
Compatible with Thunderbolt 3/Type-C.
2
3
1
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1.2.4 Dimensions
Following is the dimension of monitor for your reference:
Net Weight：8.6kg
Dimension：572mm×407mm×160mm
aura uhd 24
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Net Weight：11.4kg
Dimension：661mm×179mm×420mm
aura uhd 27
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Net Weight：15.3kg
Gross Weight：751mm×179mm×502mm
aura uhd 32
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Chapter 2 Use Your Product
2.1 Menu
Main Menu
The monitor comes with OSD menu for parameters adjustment and setting, such as image quality adjustment, input
signal setting and more.
Use the MENU/EXIT button on the front panel for specific operations of menu.
2.1.1 Status Display
Status Display: Show current settings and status information of monitor.
Basic Information
Show Input Source, Resolution, Image Division, Scan Mode, Aspect Ratio, Zoom Mode, Freeze, Flip Mode, Multi
Status Display
Basic
User Preset
Color Info
Color Management
Scopes & Auxiliary
Picture
SDI Info
Scopes
Hardware Info
Auxiliary Function
Display
Marker
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
Status Display
User Preset
Color Management
Picture
Scopes
Auxiliary Function
Display
Marker
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
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Screen Mode, Key Lock, Audio Source, Volume.
Color Information
Show Color Preset Mode, Color Temp, Color Gamut, Gamma (EOTF), HDR Auto Setting, Backlight, Input Range,
Contrast, Brightness, Chroma, Aperture.
Scopes & Auxiliary Information
Show Waveform, Histogram, Vector Scope , False Color, Zebra, Test Signal, SDI Eye Diagram, Blue Only/Mono ,
Screen Saver.
SDI Info
Show SDI Input, Payload ID, Video Standard, Sampling, Picture Rate, Scanning Mode, Bit Depth, Link Assignment,
Colorimetry, Transfer Type.
Hardware Information
Show Hardware Version, Software Version, FPGA Version, Serial Number, Model Name, IP address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and Port Number.
2.1.2 User Preset
User Preset: Preset function keys and GPI, and store, load and restore the preset values.
Status Display
F Button Preset
User Preset
F1 Button
Color Management
F2 Button
Picture
F3 Button
Scopes
F4 Button
Auxiliary Function
F5 Button
Display
GPI Preset
Marker
GPI1
Multi Screen
GPI2
Audio
GPI3
UMD
GPI4
System
GPI5
All Data Load
All Data Save
F Button Preset
Five modes with different functions, which are corresponding to the F1-F5 shortcut keys on the front panel. Users can
also modify the five preset modes.
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F1 to F5 Button
Functions of F1 to F5 buttons can be set as following:
Color preset mode, gamut, gamut contrast, gamut warning, camera log, color temperature, black level expansion, window
selection, flip mode, static frame, waveform, single-line waveform, vector, histogram, audio table, auxiliary focus, false
color, zebra, UMD, marker display, cross hatch, all-blue/black-white mode, time code, audio signal source, and so on.
GPI Preset
5 presets available, which can achieve distant control, storage and load.
GPI1 to GPI5
Functions of GPI1 to GPI5 can be set as following:
SFP, SDI1-4, 4XSDI(SQD), 4XSDI(2SI), HDMI, UMD, marker display, cross hatching, red Tally, green Tally, yellow
Tally, time code, static frame, flip mode, auxiliary focus, false color, zebra crossing, waveform, single-line waveform ,
histogram, vector, audio signal source, audio table.
Data Load
Load data of preset F1-F5.
2.1.3 Color Management
Color Management: For color setting and adjustment.
Status Display
Color Preset Mode
User Preset
Backlight
Color Management
Gamma(EOTF）
Picture
PQ Option
Scopes
HLG System Gamma
Auxiliary Function
Color Gamut
Display
Color Gamut Warning
Marker
Color Gamut Clipping
Multi Screen
Luminance Warning
Audio
EETF
UMD
Camera Log
System
User Camera Log
HDR Auto Setting
Gamut Comparison
Left Color Gamut
Right Color Gamut
Color Preset Mode
Show BT.709, BT.2020, DCI-P3, PQ_DCI-P3, PQ_BT.2100, HLG_BT.2100, User 1-5
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Backlight
0~100 adjustable.
Gamma(EOTF)
Set Gamma（EOTF）as following：
Gamma2.0, Gamma2.2, Gamma2.4, Gamma2.6, SMPTE ST 2084(PQ), ITU-R BT.2100(HLG), S-Log3, Canon Log,
User Gamma LUT1-4
PQ Option
Show different brightness value:
PQ-300, PQ-500, PQ-1000
HLG System Gamma：
1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Color Gamut:
Choose from：
Origian, ITU-R BT.709,SMPTE-C,EBU,DCI-P3,ITU-R BT.2020,User 1-5
Gamut Warning: ON/OFF
This function will show image beyond BT.709 in magenta, reminding that the image will not be able to display the color
of the part beyond the monitor screen when editing with Rec.709. This function is only effective under BT.2020 color
gamut.
Luminance Warming: ON/OFF
Maximum brightness shows in magenta.(Only can be chosen under PQ_BT.2100,HLG_BT.2100)
EETF:ON/OFF
This is a conversion function of HDR signal, which can display the HDR information of the monitor's actual brightness.
When this function is turned on, the highest brightness of HDR is automatically mapped to the highest brightness of the
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monitor, and the details of the image will be preserved. When this function is turned off, the part of the image that
exceeds the real brightness of the monitor will be saturated. This function is only available in PQ mode.
Camera Log
Choose from：
OFF
SLog3 To LC-709TypeA
SLog3 To SLog2-709
SLog3 To Cine+709
SLog3 to Rec709
SLog2 to Rec709
Canon Log to Rec709
Canon Log to Cineon
Arri LogC to Rec709
V-Log to V-709
User Log
User Camera Log
Log1-8 can be customized, which can be achieved via network or USB.
HDR Auto Setting: ON/OFF
The monitor will automatically select the color gamut and EOTF(PQ or HLG) curve according to the payload id of SDI
signal source.
Gamut Comparison: ON/OFF
Can achieve comparison between left and right windows of different color gamut.
Left/Right Color Gamut
Choose from：
Original,ITU-R BT.709,SMPTE-C,EBU,DCI-P3,ITU-R BT.2020,User 1-5.
2.1.4 Picture
Picture：For adjustment of picture parameter.
Status Display
Input Range
User Preset
Brightness
Color Management
Contrast
Picture
Chroma
Scopes
Aperture
Auxiliary Function
Black Stretch
Display
Stretch Intensity
Marker
Color Temp
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Multi Screen
Red Gain
Audio
Green Gain
UMD
Blue Gain
System
Red Bias
Status Display
Green Bias
Blue Bias
Copy
Input Range
Limited: 64-940
Full Range: 0-1023
SDI Range 4-1019
Extension: 64-1019
Brightness:-1024~1023 (Default:0)
Contrast:-1024~1023 (Default:1024)
Chroma: -50~50 (Default:0)
Aperture: 0~100 (Default:50)
Black Stretch: ON/OFF
This function can enhance contrast
Stretch Intensity:0~1023 (Default:512)
Color Temp: Choose from D55,D65（default）,D93,DCI-P3,User 1-3(Set the color temperature to save and load.)
Red, Green, Blue Gain: 0~2047 (Default:1024)
Red, Green, Blue Bias: -512~511 (Default:0)
Copy: For copy of white balance data of selected color temperature.
Choose from: D55,D65,D93,DCI-P3,User 1-3
2.1.5 Scopes
Scopes：To monitor, analyze and adjust video signals.
Status Display
Waveform
User Preset
Waveform Color
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Color Management
WFM Single Line
Picture
WFM Line Count
Scopes
Vertical Height
Auxiliary Function
Vector Scope
Display
Vector Color
Marker
Histogram
Multi Screen
BG Transparency
Audio
Scopes Position
UMD
System
Waveform: OFF/Brightness Waveform/Component Waveform, RGB Waveform, RGB Superimposed Waveform
Waveform Color: white, green, yellow
WFM Single Line: ON/OFF
WFM Line Count:
Adjust the waveform with specific lines when displaying single-line waveform. (Only available under single-line
waveform, and the range of line number depends on the current signal format.)
Vertical Height:
Display height of single-line waveform, choose from 128-lines, 256-lines and 512-line.
Vector Scope: ON/OFF
The color and saturation of the image are represented by waveform in a vector oscilloscope. The higher the saturation,
the more stretched the waveform.
Vector Color: white or green
Histogram:
Choose from：OFF,Brightness Histogram, RGB Histogram, RGB Superposition Histogram.
BG Transparency: Dark, low and high
Scopes Position: low, medium and high
2.1.6 Auxiliary Function
Auxiliary Function:
To monitor, analyze and adjust video signals.
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Status Display
False Color
User Preset
Full-Blue/Black-White Mode
Color Management
Auxiliary Focus
Picture
Focus Intensity
Scopes
Zebra Crossing
Auxiliary Function
Zebra Crossing Intensity
Display
Time Code
Marker
Test Signal
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
False Color: ON/OFF
Different false-color images are displayed when there are different exposure pictures in the image.
Blue Only/Mono:
Monochrome Mode Setting：OFF, All-Blue, Black-White, All-Red, All-Green
Focus Assist:
Choose from: OFF, Red, Blue, Green
Focus Intensity: Set auxiliary focus intensity
Zebra: ON/OFF
Count the display area in the image where the Y value is greater than the set value, and mark it with a white slash.
Zebra Intensity:
Adjust zebra crossing intensity
Time Code:
Set the time code format.：OFF,LTC,VITC
Test Signal: OFF, Color Bar, White, Red, Green, Blue
This function can directly display the stored color bar or solid color picture without external signal input, serving as the
standard reference color or detecting the monitor screen.
2.1.7 Display
Display: Settings of various display modes.
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Status Display
Aspect Ratio
User Preset
Scan Mode
Color Management
Zoom Mode
Picture
Flip Mode
Scopes
Freeze
Auxiliary Function
Cross Hatch
Display
Marker
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
Aspect Ratio
Choose from：AUTO,1:1,16:9,4:3,2.35:1,1.85:1,15:9,16:10
Scan Mode
Choose from: Zero Scan, Overscan.
Zoom Mode: Achieve a partial amplification of the image.
Choose from: OFF, Upper Left, Top, Upper Right, Left, Right, Bottom, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Middle
Flip Mode
Choose from:OFF, Horizontal Flip, Vertical Flip, Simultaneous Flip
Freeze
ON: To capture and display a current image.
OFF: Continue to play the video.
Cross Hatch: OFF/ON
This function can display grid lines to help focus different objects.
2.1.8 Marker
Marker：Settings of various marking lines.
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Status Display
Marker Display
User Preset
Aspect Marker
Color Management
Center Marker
Picture
Safety Area
Scopes
Fit Marker
Auxiliary Function
Marker Outside
Display
Line Color
Marker
Line Thickness
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
Mark Display:ON/OFF
Aspect Marker
：
Choose from:OFF,16:9,15:9,14:9,13:9,4:3,2.35:1,1.85:1
Center Mark: OFF
,Type 1,Type 2
Safety Area
Choose from: OFF,80%,85%,88%,90%,93%
Fit Marker: ON/OFF
ON: Safe area with aspect ratio
OFF: Safe area with screen ratio
Marker Outside:
Choose from: OFF, Black, Gray, Translucent
Line Color
Choose from：White, Red, Green, Blue, Black, Gray
Line Thickness
Choose from：2 pixels, 4 pixels, 6 pixels, 8 pixels
2.1.9 Multi Screen
Multi Screen：Simultaneous monitoring of multiple screens.
Status Display
Multi Screen Mode
User Preset
Screen A Input
Color Management
Screen B Input
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Picture
Screen C Input
Scopes
Screen D Input
Auxiliary Function
Screen A Color Mode
Display
Screen B Color Mode
Marker
Screen C Color Mode
Multi Screen
Screen D Color Mode
Audio
Screen Border
UMD
Screen A Border Color
System
Screen B Border Color
Screen C Border Color
Screen D Border Color
Multi Screen Mode: Display multiple signal sources on the same screen
Choose from: OFF, Side 3-Split, Bottom 3-Split, Live Broadcast Mode, PBP, PAP
Screen
A-D Input:
Input signal can be chosen from: SDI1,SDI2,SDI3,SDI4,HDMI,SFP,HDMI2,TYPE C
(Note:
Screen
C can only display HDMI2 and TYPE C.)
Screen
Color Mode: Choose color mode of
Screen
A-D.
Screen Border:
Border thickness of screen can be chosen from:
OFF, 2 pixels, 4 pixels, 6 pixels, 8 pixels
Border Color
Choose from: Red, Green, Blue, White, Yellow
2.1.10 Audio
Audio: Settings of audio and audio meter table.
Status Display
Audio Source
User Preset
Speaker Out Left
Color Management
Speaker Out Right
Picture
Volume
Scopes
Audio Level Meter
Auxiliary Function
Meter Direction
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Display
Marker
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
Audio Source
Choose from：Undefined, embedded audio
Speaker Out Left/Right：
Choose from CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4,CH5,CH6,CH7,CH8,CH9,CH10,CH11,CH12,CH13,CH14,CH15,CH16
Volume:
0~100 (Default:30)
Audio Level Meter: OFF
,G1
Meter Direction
Choose from: vertical and horizontal.
2.1.11 UMD
UMD：Settings of UMD, TSL, Baud Rate.
Status Display
UMD Display
User Preset
Character Color
Color Management
UMD Position
Picture
UMD Size
Scopes
UMD Transparency
Auxiliary Function
Display Type
Display
UMD Standard
Marker
UMD ID
Multi Screen
Baud Rate
Audio
Source Name
UMD
System
UMD Display: ON/OFF
Character Color
Choose from: White, Red, Green, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta
UMD Position
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Position can be set from top or bottom.
UMD Size
Set UMD size to be large or small.
UMD Transparency
Choose from：OFF,Low,High
Display Type: Source ID,UMD
UMD Standard: OFF,TSL V3.1,TSL V4.0,TSL V5.0
UMD ID: 0~127 (Default: 0)
Baud Rate: 38400,8,e,1 ; 115200,8,e,1
Source Name: Set name of UMD source
2.1.12 System
System: Settings of Key Lock, Language, Menu Transparency and more.
Status Display
Key Lock
User Preset
Language
Color Management
Menu Timer
Picture
Menu Position
Scopes
Menu Transparency
Auxiliary Function
Source Display
Display
Key LED
Marker
Factory Reset
Multi Screen
Audio
UMD
System
Key Lock: OFF/Full Lock
Full Lock: All function keys are locked and cannot be used. Users need to enter the menu to select OFF for reuse.
Language: English/Simplified Chinese
Menu Timer: 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s (OSD disappears after the corresponding time.)
Menu Position:
Choose from: Top Left, Top Right, Middle, Left, Right
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Menu Transparency
Increase transparency to see the background image directly.
Source Display: OFF/ON
Key LED: OFF/ON
Factory Reset: NO/Reset All Settings
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Chapter 3 Ordering Codes
3.1 Product Code
400-2380-02-0 aura uhd 24 23.8 Inch 12G-SDI HDR Monitor
400-2700-02-0 aura uhd 27 27 Inch 12G-SDI HDR Monitor
400-3200-02-0 aura uhd 32 32 Inch 12G-SDI HDR Monitor
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Chapter 4 Support
4.1 Contact Us
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Chapter 5 Upgrade
5.1 Network Upgrade Program Description
Preparations before the upgrade:
1. Connect the PC to the monitor using a network cable. (The default IP address of the monitor is
192.168.1.128.).
2. Set the Ethernet to a fixed IP address on the PC.
3. Open the "Network Connection" page on the PC, select the corresponding "Ethernet", double-click,
the following interface is displayed.
4. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) on the Ethernet Properties page. The following
page is displayed.
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5. On the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties page, select Use the following IP
addresses and set the following parameters: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway.
Note: 100 in the IP Address figure can be other values as long as it does not conflict with
192.168.1.128 in the monitor, but it must be on the same network segment.
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Upgrade monitor program:
1. Double-click pdtools.exe in the pdtools_210816 folder. The following page is displayed. If a firewall
is displayed to block the change software, please allow access.
2. Click "Refresh List" on the interface. If the computer is connected to the monitor normally, the
following interface will be displayed.
3. Click "Upgrade" in the above interface to display the upgrade interface, as shown in the following
figure.
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4. Click "Upgrade Page/
升级页面
" on the upgrade interface, as shown below.
5. Select "Browse/
浏览
".
6. Select the upgrade.bin file
7. Finally click 升级/Upgrade.
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5.2 How to Calibrate Monitor
Prepare:
1.Calibrate software-installed on PC
2.Calibration tool-connect to the same PC
3.DaVinci Resolve+BMD DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K(or other SDI PCIe output card) --installed on the same PC
4.Monitor
PC with
Software：calibration
+DaVinCi Resolve
Hardware：BMD decklink
mini monitor 4K
Calibration tool
Connect to PC
Monitor
Export 3D LUT
file in .3dl
PC with
software：PD Tool
Camera or probe
upload 3D LUT
file to monitor
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5.3 3D LUT File Upload Operating Instructions
Prepare:
Before upgrade, unzip the PD tool package.
1.Connect the computer and monitor with ethernet cable (default IP address is 192.168.1.128).
2.Set Ethernet as fixed IP address at the computer, as shown below, in Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Properties interface choose Use the following IP address, fill the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway.
Remark: IP address the 100 can be other values, as long as it does not conflict with 192.168.1.128, but it must on
the same network segment.
3. Double-click "pdtools.exe" to open the interface as follows. If a firewall pops up to prevent the software from
being changed, click "Allow access".
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4. Click "Refresh List/ 刷 新 设 备 " on the interface. If the computer and monitor are connected correctly, will
display the following interface.
5.Click "Upgrade" on the interface, the pop-up interface is as follows, and click "package file/打包文件".
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6.Click "Select/选中" behind USER1/USER2/USER3/USER4/USER5. If you only upgrade USER1 and USER2, you only
need to click Select behind USER1 and USER2 to select, and then click "Browse/浏览" to select the 3D LUT file to
be upgraded, the file should be in .3dl format. Choose 3D LUT.
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7.Finally, click 浏览/Browse to select location file for merged 3d lut file "Merge Selected Files/合并选中文件",
and the packaged files will be output in the folder where 3D LUT file is located.
8.Click "Upgrade Page/升级页面" on the upgrade interface, as shown below.
9.Select "Browse/浏览".
Select the merged file generated from last step.
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Finally click 升级/Upgrade.
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Chapter 6 Appendix
6.1 Specification
Screen
Model
IPS LCD screen
Size
23.8 Inch / 27 Inch / 32 Inch
Resolution
3840 x 2160
Dot Pitch
0.1369（H）×0.1369（V）mm
Aspect Ratio
16:9 / 4:3 convertible
Backlight
LED
Brightness
540 cd/m
2
, 800 cd/m
2
, 700 cd/m2
Contrast
1200:1
Color Depth
10bits
Image Processing
12bits
Response Time
9ms
View Angle
Pan:178°/ Tilt:178°
Input
12G-SDI
BNC x 4
HDMI2.0
x 2
SFP
12G transmission rate
Type-C(Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 )
x 1
Output
12G-SDI
BNC x 4
Audio
Audio De-embedding
Support
Audio Level Meter
16-way （ Up to 8 channels can be
displayed simultaneously.）
Built-In Speaker
1-way×8Ω /0.5W
Earphone Monitoring
Stereo mini jack x1
Universal
Network Port x 1
Control/upgrade，RJ-45 input
GPI x 1
GPI1-5 ,RJ-45P
Serial Port x 2
RS-422，RJ-45P In/Loop
Input Voltage
AC 100 V to 240 V, 2.8 A to 1.2 A,
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
150W (Max)，75W(Average)
Working Temperature
-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 155°
F)
Storage Temperature
-20-60℃
Working Humidity
30％-85％, RH
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6.2 Supported Signal Format
SDI Signal Format
Single Link
Protocol
Resolution
Color Space
Frame Rate
Mode
Division
Method
SMPTE-296M
1280×720
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60P, 60/1.001p, 50p, 30P, 30/1.001p,
25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
//
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
60i, 60/1.001i, 50i
//
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p, 48p, 48p/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-296M
1280×720
4:4:4, RGB/RGBA,
10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr/
YCbCrA, 10bit
60P, 60/1.001p, 50p, 30P, 30/1.001p,
25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:4:4, RGB/RGBA,
10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr/
YCbCrA, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
60i, 60/1.001i, 50i
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:4:4, RGB/RGBA,
10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr/
YCbCrA, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
60i, 60/1.001i, 50i
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
Level A
Level
//
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24/1.001PsF
60i, 60/1.001i, 50i
B-DL
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
2048×1080
4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit
30p, 25p, 24p
30PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
//
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
4:2:0, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p, 48p, 48p/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:4:4, RGB/RGBA,
10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr/
YCbCrA, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
4096×2160
4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit
30p, 25p, 24p
MODE-1
2SI/SQD
Dual Link
Protocal
Resolution
Color Space
Frame Rate
Mode
Division
Method
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p
//
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p, 48p, 48p/1.001p
//
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:4:4, RGB, 10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
//
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60i, 60/1.001i, 50i
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:4:4, RGB, 10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
60i, 60/1.001i, 50i
//
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
//
SMPTE-274M
1920×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
//
SMPTE-2048M-
2
2048×1080
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
//
//
2048×1080
4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit
30p, 25p, 24p
30PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF
//
//
Quad Link
SMPTE 2082-1
7680×4320
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
23.98p,24p,25p,29.97p,30p,50p,59.94
p,60p
//
2SI
SMPTE 2082-10
8192×4320
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
23.98p,24p,25p,29.97p,30p,50p,59.94
p,60p
//
2SI
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
//
SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
4:2:0, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit
60p, 60/1.001p, 50p, 48p, 48p/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
3840×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 10bit
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
SQD
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SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:4:4, RGB/RGBA,
10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr/
YCbCrA, 10bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
4096×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 10bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 10bit
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
3840×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
4096×2160
4:4:4, RGB, 12bit
4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit
30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF,
24/1.001PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
SQD
SMPTE-2036M-
1
3840×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
SMPTE-2048M-
2
4096×2160
4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit
30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p, 24/1.001p
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
4096×2160
4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit
30p, 25p, 24p,
Level A
Level
B-DL
2SI/SQD
4096×2160
4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit
30PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF
Level A
Level
B-DL
SQD
HDMI Signal Format
4096×2160p (60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98)
3840×2160p (60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98)
1080p (60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98)
1080i (60 / 59.94 / 50)
720p (60 / 59.94 / 50)
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6.3 Terms & Definitions
● RCA:
Connector used primarily in consumer AV equipment for both audio and video. The RCA
connector was developed by the Radio Corporation of America.
●
BNC:
Stands for Bayonet Neill-Concelman. A cable connector used extensively in television (named for its
inventors). A cylindrical bayonet connector that operates with a twist-locking motion .
●CVBS: C
VBS or Composite video, is an analog video signal without audio. Most commonly CVBS is used for
transmission of standard definition signals. In consumer applications the connector is typically RCA type, while
in professional applications the connector is BNC type.
●YPbPr: Used to describe the colour space for progressive-scan. Otherwise known ascomponent video.
● VGA: Video Graphics Array. VGA is an analog signal typically used on earlier computers. The signal is
non-interlaced in modes 1, 2, and 3 and interlaced when using in mode.
●DVI:
Digital Visual Interface. The digital video connectivity standard that was developed by DDWG (Digital
Display Work Group). This connection standard offers two different connectors: one with 24 pins that handles
digital video signals only, and one with 29 pins that handles both digital and analog video.
●SDI: Serial Digital Interface. Standard definition video is carried on this 270 Mbps data transfer rate. Video pixels
are characterized with a 10-bit depth and 4:2:2 color quantization. Ancillary data is included on this interface and
typically includes audio or other metadata. Up to sixteen audio channels can be transmitted. Audio is organised into
blocks of 4 stereo pairs. Connector is BNC.
●HD-SDI: High-definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI), is standardized in SMPTE 292M this provides a nominal
data rate of 1.485 Gbit/s.
●3G-SDI: Standardized in SMPTE 424M, consists of a single 2.970 Gbit/s serial link that allows replacing dual link
HD-SDI.
●6G-SDI: Standardized in SMPTE ST-2081 released in 2015, 6Gbit/s bitrate and able to support 2160p@30.
●12G-SDI: Standardized in SMPTE ST-2082 released in 2015, 12Gbit/s bitrate and able to support 2160p@60.
●U-SDI: Technology for transmitting large-volume 8K signals over a single cable. a signal interface called the ultra
high definition signal/data interface (U-SDI) for transmitting 4K and 8K signals using a single optical cable. The
interface was standardized as the SMPTE ST 2036-4.
●HDMI: H
igh Definition Multimedia Interface: An interface used for the transmission of uncompressed high
definition video, up to 8 channels of audio, and control signals, over a single cable.
●HDMI 1.3: Released on June 22 2006, and increased the maximum TMDS clock to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). Support
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resolution 1920 × 1080 at 120 Hz or 2560 × 1440 at 60 Hz). It added support for 10 bpc, 12 bpc, and 16 bpc color
depth (30, 36, and 48 bit/px), called deep color.
●HDMI 1.4: Released on June 5, 2009, added support for 4096 × 2160 at 24 Hz, 3840 × 2160 at 24, 25, and 30 Hz,
and 1920 × 1080 at 120 Hz. Compared to HDMI 1.3, 3 more features added which are HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) ,
audio return channel (ARC),3D Over HDMI, a new Micro HDMI Connector, an expanded set of color spaces.
●HDMI 2.0: Released on September 4, 2013 increases the maximum bandwidth to 18.0 Gbit/s. Other features of
HDMI 2.0 include up to 32 audio channels, up to 1536 kHz audio sample frequency, the HE-AAC and DRA audio
standards, improved 3D capability, and additional CEC functions.
●HDMI 2.0a: Was released on April 8, 2015, and added support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) video with static
metadata.
● HDMI 2.0b: Was released March, 2016, support for HDR Video transport and extends the static metadata
signaling to include Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG).
● HDMI 2.1: Released on November 28, 2017. It adds support for higher resolutions and higher refresh rates,
Dynamic HDR including 4K 120 Hz and 8K 120 Hz.
●DisplayPort: A VESA standard interface primarily for video, but also for audio, USB and other data. DisplayPort
(or DP) is backwards compatible with HDMI, DVI and VGA.
●DP 1.1: Was ratified on 2 April 2007, and version 1.1a was ratified on 11 January 2008. DisplayPort 1.1 allow a
maximum bandwidth of 10.8 Gbit/s (8.64 Gbit/s data rate) over a standard 4-lane main link, enough to support
1920x1080@60Hz
●DP 1.2: Introduced on 7 January 2010, effective bandwidth to 17.28 Gbit/s support increased resolutions, higher
refresh rates, and greater color depth, maximum resolution 3840
×
2160@60Hz
● DP 1.4: Publish on 1 Mar, 2016.overall transmission bandwidth 32.4 Gbit/s ,DisplayPort 1.4 adds support for
Display Stream Compression 1.2 (DSC), DSC is a "visually lossless" encoding technique with up to a 3:1 compression
ratio. Using DSC with HBR3 transmission rates, DisplayPort 1.4 can support 8K UHD (7680
×
4320) at 60 Hz or 4K
UHD (3840
×
2160) at 120 Hz with 30 bit/px RGB color and HDR. 4K at 60 Hz 30 bit/px RGB/HDR can be achieved
without the need for DSC.
●Multi-mode Fiber: Fibers that support many propagation paths or transverse modes are called multi-mode fibers,
generally have a wider core diameter and are used for short-distance communication links and for applications
where high power must be transmitted.
●Single-mode Fiber: Fiber that support a single mode are called single-mode fibers. Single-mode fibers are used
for most communication links longer than 1,000 meters (3,300 ft).
● SFP: Small form-factor pluggable , is a compact, hot-pluggable network interface module used for
both telecommunication and data communications applications.
● Optical Fiber Connector: Terminates the end of an optical fiber, and enables quicker connection and
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disconnection than splicing. The connectors mechanically couple and align the cores of fibers so light can pass. 4
most common types of optical fiber connectors are SC, FC, LC,ST.
●SC: (Subscriber Connector), also known as the square connector was also created by the Japanese company –
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. SC is a push-pull coupling type of connector and has a 2.5mm diameter.
Nowadays, it is used mostly in single mode fiber optic patch cords, analog, GBIC, and CATV. SC is one of the most
popular options, as its simplicity in design comes along with great durability and affordable prices.
●LC：(Lucent Connector) is a small factor connector (uses only a 1.25mm ferrule diameter) that has a snap coupling
mechanism. Because of its small dimensions, it is the perfect fit for high-density connections, XFP, SFP, and SFP+
transceivers.
●FC: (Ferrule Connector) is a screw type connector with a 2.5mm ferrule. FC is a round shaped threaded fiber optic
connector,mostly used on Datacom, telecom, measurement equipment, single-mode laser.
●ST: (Straight Tip) was invented by AT&T and uses a bayonet mount along with a long spring-loaded ferrule to
support the fiber.
●USB: Universal Serial Bus is a standard that was developed in the mid-1990s that defines cables, connectors and
communication protocols. This technology is designed to allow a connection, communication and power supply for
peripheral devices and computers.
●USB 1.1: Full–Bandwidth USB, specification was the first release to be widely adopted by the consumer market.
This specification allowed for a maximum bandwidth of 12Mbps.
●USB 2.0: or Hi–Speed USB, specification made many improvements over USB 1.1. The main improvement was an
increase in bandwidth to a maximum of 480Mbps.
●USB 3.2: Super Speed USB with 3 varieties of 3.2 Gen 1(original name USB 3.0), 3.2Gen 2(original name USB 3.1),
3.2 Gen 2x2 (original name USB 3.2) with speed up to 5Gbps,10Gbps,20Gbps respectively.
USB version and connectors figure:
Type
A
Type B
Mini
A
Mini
B
Micro-
A
Micro
-B
Type C
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB
3.1&3.2
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●
NTSC:
The colour video standard used in North America and some other parts of the world created by
the National Television Standards Committee in the 1950s. NTSC utilizes an interlaced video signals.
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PAL:
Phase Alternate Line. A television standard in which the phase of the colour carrier is alternated from line to
line. It takes four full images (8 fields) for the colour-to-horizontalimages (8 fields) for the colour-to-horizontal phase
relationship to return to the reference point. This alternation helps cancel out phase errors. For this reason, the hue
control is not needed on a PAL TV set. PAL, is widely used in needed on a PAL TV set. PAL, is widely used in Western
Europe, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Micronesia. PAL uses 625-line, 50-field (25 fps) composite colour
transmission system.
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SMPTE:
Society of Motion image and Television Engineers. A global organization, based in the United States, that
sets standards for baseband visual communications. This includes film as well as video and television standards.
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VESA:
Video Electronics Standards Association. An organization facilitating computer graphics through standards.
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HDCP:
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) was developed by Intel Corporation an is in wide
use for protection of video during transmission between devices.
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HDBaseT:
A video standard for the transmission of uncompressed video (HDMI signals) and related features using
Cat 5e/Cat6 cabling infrastructure.
●ST2110: A SMPTE developed standard, ST2110 describes how to send digital video over and IP networks. Video is
transmitted uncompressed with audio and other data in a separate streams.
SMPTE2110 is intended principally for broadcast
production and distribution facilities where quality and flexibility are
more important.
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SDVoE:
Software Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) is a method for transmission, distribution and
management AV signals using a TCP/IP Ethernet infrastructure for transport with low latency. SDVoE is commonly
used in integration applications.
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Dante AV:
The Dante protocol was developed for and widely adopted in audio systems for
the transmission of
uncompressed digital
audio on IP based networks. The more recent Dante AV specification includes support for
digital video.
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NDI:
Network Device interface (NDI) is a software standard developed by NewTek to enable
video-compatible
products to communicate,
deliver, and receive broadcast quality video in a high quality, low latency manner that is
frame-accurate and suitable for switching in
a live production environment over TCP (UDP) Ethernet based
networks. NDI is
commonly found in broadcastapplications.
●RTMP: Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) was initially a proprietary protocol developed by Macromedia (now
Adobe) for streaming audio, video and data over the Internet, between a Flash player and a server.
●RTSP:
The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is
a network control protocol designed for use in entertainment and
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communications systems to control streaming media servers. The protocol is used for establishing and controlling
media sessions between end points.
●MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group is a working group formed from ISO and IEC developing standards that
allow audio/video digital compression and Transmission.
● H.264: Also known as AVC (Advanced Video Coding) or MPEG-4i is a common video
compression standard.
H.264 was standard
ized by the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG) together with the ISO/IEC JTC1 Moving
Picture Experts Group (MPEG).
● H.265: Also known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding ) H.265 is the successor to the widely used
H.264/AVC digital video coding standard. Developed under the auspices of ITU, resolutions up to 8192x4320 may
be compressed.
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API:
An Application Programming Interface (API) provides a predefined function which allows access
capabilitiesandfeaturesorroutinesviaa
software or hardware, without accessing source
code or understanding the
details of inner working mechanism. AnAPI call may execute a
function and/or provide datafeedback/report.
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DMX512:
The communication standard developed by USITT for entertainment and digital lighting systems.The
wide adoption of the Digital Multiplex (DMX) protocol has seen the protocol used for a wide
range of other devices
including video controllers.
DMX512 is delivered over cable of 2 twisted pairs with 5pin XLR cables for connection.
●ArtNet: An ethernet protocol based on TCP/IP protocol stack, mainly used in entertainment/events applications.
Built on the DMX512 data format, ArtNet enables multiple “ universes ” of DMX512 to be transmitted using
ethernet networks for transport.
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MIDI:
MIDI is the abbreviation of Musical Instrument Digital Interface. As the name indicates the protocol was
developed for
communication between electronical musical
instruments and latterly computers. MIDI instructions are
triggers or commands sent over twisted pair cables, typically using 5pin DIN connectors
.
●OSC:
The principle of Open Sound Control
(OSC) protocol is for networking sound
synthesizers, computers, and
multimedia
devices for musical performance or show control. As with XML and JSON, the OSC protocol allows
sharing data. OSC is transported via UDP packets between devices connected on an Ethernet.
●Brightness:
Usually refers to the amount or intensity
of video light produced on a screen without regard to colour.
Sometimes called black level.
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Contrast
Ratio:
The ratio of the high light output level divided by the low light output level. In theory, the
contrast ratio of the television system should be at least 100:1, if not 300:1. In reality, there are several
limitations. Well-controlled viewing conditions should yield a practical contrast ratio of 30:1 to 50:1.
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Colour
Temperature: The colour quality, expressed in degrees Kelvin (K), of a light source. The higher the
colour
temperature, the bluer the light. The lower the temperature, the redder the light. Benchmark colour
temperature for the A/V industry include 5000°K, 6500°K,and 9000°K.
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Saturation:
Chroma, Chroma gain. The intensity of the colour, or the extent to which a given colour in any image is
free from white. The less white in a colour, the truer the colour or the greater its saturation. Saturation is the amount
of pigment in a colour, and not the intensity.
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Gamma:
The light output of a CRT is not linear with respect to the voltage input. The difference between
what you should have and what is actually output is known as gamma.
●Frame: In interlaced video, a frame is one complete image.A video frame is made up of two fields, or two sets of
interlaced lines. In a film, a frame is one still image of a series that makes up a motion image.
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Genlock:
Allows synchronisation of otherwise video devices. A signal generator provides a signal pulses which
connected devices can reference. Also see Black Burst and Color Burst.
●Blackburst:
The video waveform without the video elements.It includes the vertical sync, horizontal sync,
and the Chroma burst information. Blackburst is used to synchronize video equipment to align the video
output.
●ColourBurst: In colour TV systems, a burst of subcarrier frequency located on the back part of the composite
video signal. This serves as a colour synchronizing signal to establish a frequency and phase reference for the
Chroma signal. Colour burst is 3.58 MHz for NTSC and 4.43 MHz for PAL.
●Colour Bars:
A standard test pattern of several basic
colours (white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue, and
black) as a reference for system alignment and testing. In NTSC video, the most commonly used colour bars are the
SMPTE standard colour bars. In PAL video, the most commonly used colour bars are eight full field bars. On
computer monitors the most commonly used colour bars are two rows of reversed colour bars
●Seamless Switching: A feature found on many video switchers. This feature causes the switcher to wait until the
vertical interval to switch. This avoids a glitch (temporary scrambling) which often is seen when switching between
sources.
●Scaling: A conversion of a video or computer graphic signal from a starting resolution to a new resolution. Scaling
from one resolution to another is typically done to optimize the signal for input to an image processor, transmission
path or to improve its quality when presented on a particular display.
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PIP:
Picture-In-Picture. A small image within a larger image created by scaling down one of image to make it
smaller. Other forms of PIP displays include Picture-By-Picture (PBP) and Picture- With-Picture (PWP), which are
commonly used with 16:9 aspect display devices. PBP and PWP image formats require a separate scaler for each
video window .
● HDR: is a high dynamic range (HDR) technique used in imaging and photography to reproduce a
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greater dynamic range of luminosity than what is possible with standard digital imaging or photographic
techniques. The aim is to present a similar range of luminance to that experienced through the human visual
system.
●UHD:
Standing for Ultra High Definition and comprising
4Kand8Ktelevision standards with a16:9 ratio, UHD
follows the 2K HDTV standard. A UHD 4K display has aphysical resolution of3840x2160 which is four times the area
and twice both the widthandheightofaHDTV/FullHD(1920x1080) video signal.
●EDID: Extended Display Identification Data. EDID is a data structure used to communicate
video display
information, including native resolution and vertical interval refresh rate
requirements, to a source device. The source
device will then output the provided EDID data, ensuring proper video image quality.
6.4 Revision History
The table below lists the changes to the User Manual.
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V1.1
2023-01-29
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Add upgrade guidance
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2023-02-23
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