HOLLYLAND Mars M1 Enhanced Wireless Transceiver Monitor User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: HOLLYLAND

Table of Contents

Introduction
Key Features
Item List
Interface Description
Touchscreen Description
Function Description
Button Description
Settings Description
Settings Description
Specifications
Safety Precautions
Support
References
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HOLLYLAND Mars M1 Enhanced Wireless Transceiver Monitor User Guide

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hollyl and Mars M1 Enhanced which can operate as a wireless monitor or an HD video transmission device. It adopts the latest image encoding and decoding technology and 5G wireless transmission technology. The Mars M1 Enhanced is a versatile solution for a wide range of applications, such as promotional video production, micro movie production, short video production, and TVC shooting.

Key Features

Integrated wireless video transmission and monitoring solution
Switchable transmitter and receiver modes
1 TX + 1 RX and 1 TX + 2 RX operating modes
Line-of-sight (LOS) transmission range of up to 450ft (150m)
Monitoring on mobile phones through the HollyView app
Ultra-low transmission latency of 0.08s, meeting professional film and television production requirements
5.1–5.8GHz frequency bands, supporting frequency configurations in different countries and regions
Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) feature
Video playback and automatic trigger recording capabilities
Custom 3D lookup table (LUT) import via a USB flash drive
Extended battery life when working as a monitor with video transmission Wi-Fi disabled
Professional data analysis tools (Luma waveform, RGB waveform, vectorscope, and histogram)
Multiple auxiliary monitoring functions (Zebra pattern, focus assist, false color, aspect mark, anamorphic desqueeze, zoom-in, center mark, and crosshatch)
Compatibility with the Mars family of products — Mars 300 Pro, Mars 400S Pro, Mars 4K, and Mars M1

Note: The LOS range of up to 450ft (150m) and transmission latency of 0.08s provided above are based on laboratory testing results.

Item List

Monitor
Capsule Antenna
OTG Adapter
Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Quick Guide
Warranty Card
Packing List Card

Note: The item list varies by product configuration.

Rosewood Handle
T-shaped Handle
Wrist Strap
Storage Case
Shoulder Strap
Monitor Hood (with Bracket)
D-Tap to Locking DC Cable

Interface Description

Touchscreen Description

Settings Interfaces

Wireless: Tap on the wireless information display area to enter the wireless settings interface when the top information bar is displayed.
Display: Tap on the video resolution display area to enter the display settings interface when the top information bar is displayed.
System: Tap on the external device connection display area to enter the system settings interface when the top information bar is displayed.
Device: Tap on the Device area (on the left) to enter the device information interface.
Note: After entering a settings interface, you can tap any other settings icon on the left to enter the corresponding settings interface.

Status Display in Transmitter Mode
- When the device is disconnected from a receiver, X is displayed at the signal strength display area on the left of the top information bar.
- When the device is connected to a receiver, the connected receiver number and the signal strength are displayed at the signal strength display area on the left of the top information bar.
- When the device is connected to a video source, the video resolution is displayed in the middle of the top information bar. When there is no input video source connected, NO VIDEO is displayed instead.
Status Display in Receiver Mode
- When the device is disconnected from a transmitter, X is displayed at the signal strength display area on the left of the top information bar and NO VIDEO is displayed in the middle of the top information bar.
- When the device is connected to a transmitter, the device number and the signal strength are displayed at the signal strength display area on the left of the top information bar.
- When the connected transmitter is connected to a video source, the video resolution is displayed in the middle of the top information bar.
Low Battery Notification
- When the battery level is low, a low battery notification is displayed and the battery icon turns red.

Function Description

Waveform
Displays the horizontal representation of exposure levels in an image, clearly showing overexposed

Vector scope
Displays the overall range of color hue and saturation in an image.

Focus Assist
Paints a highlight around in-focus edges with colored lines (red, green, blue, yellow, white, or black), enabling very fast and accurate focusing

Aspect Mark
Defines the aspect ratio of an image by cropping certain parts on the corners of the image. The transparency ranges from 0 to 100. The aspect mark function supports the following aspect ratios: 16:9, 16:10, 4:3, 1:1, 1.85:1, and 2.35:1. You can also customize the aspect ratio as needed.

Image Flip
Allows you to flip an image to meet your needs of operation.

Zoom-in
Supports 2x and 4x zoom-in. You can swipe across the screen to change the area to be zoomed in.

Volume Column
Displays the volume level of a video.

Histogram
Displays the proportion information of exposure levels in an image, clearly showing the overall exposure balance of the image.

Zebra Pattern
Displays a stripe pattern over a specific brightness range (IRE) on an image. You can customize the upper IRE value and the lower IRE value as needed.

False Color
Assigns different colors to areas of different brightness in an image to get quick exposure readings.

LUT
Allows you to preview the color processing result during shooting by importing LUTs via a USB flash drive.

Crosshatch
Overlays a geometric grid pattern over an image with customizable rows and columns to display the image in nine grids, sixteen grids, or twenty-five grids.

Anamorphic Desqueeze
Restores footage to its original aspect ratio, allowing you to correctly view images when using anamorphic lenses.

Button Description

Power Button
ON: Press the power button to turn on the device (when the device is connected to a power source).
OFF: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off the device.
Lock Screen: Press the power button to lock the screen (when the device is turned on).
Unlock Screen: Press the power button to unlock the screen (when the screen is locked).

Settings Description

Wireless Settings

Wireless

This function is only available in transmitter mode. If it is disabled, video transmission Wi-Fi will be disabled, which will extend battery life.
If this function is disabled, the device (in transmitter mode) cannot be paired with a receiver. To pair with a receiver, enable this function and wait until the channel number is displayed in the upper left corner before pairing.

Device Mode

You can switch between transmitter and receiver modes as needed.

Channel Switch

Tap a channel number in the channel list to select a channel.

Settings Description

For China: Wi-Fi connection on channels CH5 to CH10 is not supported on some mobile phones. Please use other available channels.
For Japan: Wi-Fi connection on channels CH3 to CH8 is not supported on some mobile phones. Please use other available channels.
For the United States and Europe: Wi-Fi connection on channels CH1 to CH8 is supported on mobile phones.
For other countries and regions: Please refer to the local wireless regulations and select the channels supported in China, Japan, the United States, or Europe accordingly

Scan

This function is only available in receiver mode. It scans the Wi-Fi signal strength in the environment. In the channel scan result, the yellow bar indicates the channel currently used by the device, the green bar indicates low-interference channels, and the red bar indicates strong-interference channels. You are advised to use the channels indicated by the green bar.
To switch channels, simply tap the corresponding bar in the channel scan result.

Pairing

You can perform pairing after the device is turned on and the channel number is displayed.
1 TX + 1 RX pairing: Start pairing on both the transmitter and the receiver at the same time.
1 TX + 2 RX pairing: After pairing the transmitter with receiver 1, pair the transmitter with receiver 2. The transmitter cannot be paired with two receivers at the same time.

Display Settings

Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the screen backlight in the range of 0 to 100.
The default value is 100.
R
Adjust the red gain of the screen in the range of 50 to 100.
The default value is 100.
G
Adjust the green gain of the screen in the range of 50 to 100.
The default value is 100.
B
Adjust the blue gain of the screen in the range of 50 to 100.
The default value is 100.

Reset
Reset all the parameters on the display settings interface to their default values.

System Settings

Input

Tap either HDMI or SDI to manually switch the signal input mode.

Trigger

This function is enabled by default, indicating that the recording function of the device is controlled by the camera trigger information.

Volume

Adjust the output volume for headphone monitoring in the range of 0 to 100.
The default value is 50.

Image Analysis

Tap Reset to reset all the parameters of the image analysis functions to their default values.

Fan

Switch the fan mode between Auto and Low.
The default value is Low.

Language

Switch the device language between Chinese and English.
VU
Enable or disable this function to display the VU meter or not.
This function is disabled by default

Device Information

Device Info

In transmitter mode, the Wi-Fi name and password of the device are displayed. In receiver mode, the Wi-Fi name of the connected transmitter are displayed.
The serial number (SN) and version information of the device are also displayed.
The version information of the new firmware (if available) on the USB flash drive is also displayed.
Tap Factory Reset to reset all the device parameters to their default values.

Device Upgrade

Copy the upgrade file to a USB flash drive.
Turn on the device, attach the USB flash drive to the OTG adapter, and connect the OTG adapter to the device via the USB-C interface.
Tap OK in the dialog box that is displayed, or tap System Upgrade and then tap OK.
The upgrade is complete when the device restarts automatically

Note:

a. Do not power off the device during the upgrade process.
b. Please use a USB flash drive formatted as FAT32 or NTFS.
c. Please ensure that the wireless transmission function is enabled during the upgrade process.

Monitoring Through the Holly View App

Installation and Connection

Installation: For Android systems, download the Holly View app from Hollyl and’s official website or the app store. For iOS systems, download the app from the App Store.
Automatic Connection:
The app automatically scans and connects to the device. Then, you can start monitoring on the main interface of the app.

Manual Connection:
Manually connect to the device by entering the device ID number. Then, you can start monitoring on the main interface of the app.

Specifications

Device Mode	Transmitter mode	Receiver mode
Video Input Interface	HDMI 1.4b IN (Type-A female) 3G-SDI IN (BNC female)	/
Video Output Interface	HDMI 1.4b LOOPOUT(Type-A female)	HDMI 1.4b OUT(Type-A

Note: The operating frequency and TX power vary by country and region. In some countries and regions, the 5.1GHz, 5.2GHz, and 5.8GHz frequency bands are prohibited, or the 5.1GHz and 5.2GHz frequency bands are only allowed for indoor use. Please refer to local laws and regulations for more information.

Safety Precautions

Image Retention
- Avoid displaying an image or text on the screen for an extended period. Otherwise, the risk of image or text burn-in may occur and then result in image retention on the screen.
Upgrade Failure
- Ensure that the upgrade file is stored in the root directory of the USB flash drive.
- Check whether the USB flash drive is properly attached to the OTG adapter.
- Ensure that the USB flash drive is formatted as FAT32 or NTFS.
- Check whether the wireless transmission function is enabled.
App Connection
- If the device Wi-Fi cannot be found on the mobile phone, please use a non-DFS channel.
Power Adapter Selection
- To ensure that the device can provide a stable power supply to the camera via the DC OUT interface during normal operation, please use a 12V power adapter with 2.5A or higher specifications.

Note:
Do not place the product near or inside heating devices (including but not limited to microwave ovens, induction cookers, electric ovens, electric heaters, pressure cookers, water heaters, and gas stoves) to prevent the device from overheating and exploding.

Support

If you encounter any problems in using the product or need any help, please contact Hollyl and Support Team via the following ways:

Hollyl and User Group
Hollyl and Tech
Hollyl and Tech
Hollyl and Tech
[email protected]
www.hollyland.com

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Note:
Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, this Quick Guide will be updated from time to time. Unless otherwise agreed, this document is provided as a guide for use only. All representations, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute warranties of any kind, express, or implied.