aura UHD studio 12G-SDI Professional Film and Television User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Aura

Table of Contents

aura UHD studio 12G-SDI Professional Film and Television
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Declarations
Installation Safety Summary
Chapter 1 Your Product
Chapter 2 Use Your Product
Chapter 3 Ordering Codes
Chapter 4 Support
Chapter 5 Upgrade
Chapter 6 Appendix
Supported Signal Format
UMD Testing Method

aura UHD studio 12G-SDI Professional Film and Television

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PRODUCT

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: aura UHD studio
Model: 24/27/32
Type: 12G-SDI Professional Film and Television Production Monitor
Article Number: RGB-RD-UM-aura UHD studio E001
Version Number: V1.1

Description

The aura UHD studio is a professional film and television production monitor designed to provide high-quality visual output.
It supports 12G-SDI technology for seamless connectivity with other professional equipment. This user manual will guide you through the usage and features of the monitor.

Features

High-resolution display for detailed visuals
Multiple SDI and HDMI inputs for versatile connectivity
Detachable 2-channel speaker with embedded audio support
Customizable function buttons for quick access to frequently used settings
Adjustable contrast, brightness, chroma, and sharpness values
User-friendly OSD menu for easy navigation and configuration
Handle for convenient portability
3.5mm earphone jack for private audio listening
USB interface for software upgrades

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

Before using the aura UHD studio monitor, please ensure you follow these safety precautions:

Do not remove covers or panels as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the cover may expose dangerous voltages.
Operate the unit with the cover installed to avoid personal injury.
Use a power source with a maximum voltage of 230 volts rms and ensure a protective ground connection via the grounding conductor in the power cord.
Avoid operating the product in explosive atmospheres.
During installation, connect the chassis to earth via the ground wire provided in the AC power cord to prevent electric shock.
Ensure the AC socket-outlet is installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
Follow proper unpacking and inspection procedures before installation.
Prepare a clean, well-lit, static-free environment with adequate power, ventilation, and space for all components.

In the Box

The package includes:

Power Adapter

Product Overview

Front Panel

The front panel of the aura UHD studio monitor consists of the following elements:

Speaker
Base
SDI 1~ SDI 4 Buttons – For SDI signal selection
QSDI/SFP Button – Switch between 4-image division mode and optical fiber signal
HDMI Button – Switch between HDMI signal
LAYOUT Button – Multi-view layout selection
PRESET Button – Preset setting for F buttons/GPI
F1 ~ F4 Buttons – Soft keys for customized function
CONTRAST/BRIGHT Button – Adjust contrast and brightness value
CHROMA/SHARP Button – Adjust chroma and sharpness value
SELECT/ENTER Button – Rotate to select and press to confirm
MENU/EXIT Button – Open/close OSD menu, go back to previous menu
Power Key – Turn-on (blue light) or turn-off (red light). 3-second long press for turn-off, short press for turn-on.

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the aura UHD studio monitor includes:

Handle – For carrying
3.5mm Earphone Jack – The speaker will be turned off when an earphone is connected
USB Interface – For software upgrade

FAQ

Q: Can I remove the top cover of the monitor?
- A: No, the top cover should not be removed as it exposes dangerous voltages. It is for your safety, please do not attempt to remove it.
Q: What is the maximum voltage this monitor can handle?
- A: The aura UHD studio monitor can handle a maximum voltage of 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground.
Q: Can I use this monitor in explosive atmospheres?
- A: No, to avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Q: How do I connect the monitor to the power source?
- A: Use a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms. Ensure a protective ground connection via the grounding conductor in the power cord for safe operation.
Q: Can I upgrade the software of this monitor?
- A: Yes, the monitor has a USB interface for software upgrades. Please follow the instructions provided in the user manual for upgrading the software.

Article NO: RGB-RD-UM-aura UHD studio E001 Version NO: V1.1

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.

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.

Chapter 1 Your Product

In the Box

Product Overview
Next generation of RGBlink aura UHD monitors brings with it a new model, aura UHD studio, featuring capabilities to connect directly with applications such as Adobe PremierPro™ and DiVinci Resolve™ via Thunderbolt™ port.
aura UHD studio is broadcast-grade 4K HDR monitor, equipped with UHD (3840×2160) screen, supports quad link 12G SDI signal up to 8K input backward compatible with 4K@60Hz, supports high-precision 3D LUT with tetrahedral interpolation algorithm, supports HDR formats such as SMPTE ST2084(PQ), hybrid log-gamma HLG, various Gamma curves, camera Log and other professional functions which are widely used in film, television and advertisement industry.

Front Panel

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①	Speaker	2-channel speaker with HDMI and SDI embedded audio.
②	Base	Detachable.
③	SDI 1~ 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 Button| For switch between HDMI signal.
⑥| LAYOUT Button| Multi-view layout selection button.
⑦| PRESET Button| ● Preset setting for F buttons/GPI.
| | ● Save/load data.
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⑧| F1 ~ F4 Buttons| Soft Keys for customized function.
⑨| CONTRAST/BRIGHT Button| Adjust contrast and brightness value.
⑩| CHROMA/SHARP Button| Adjust chroma and sharpness value.

⑪

| SELECT/ENTER Button| Rotate to select, and press to confirm.

⑫

| ****

MENU/EXIT Button

| ● Open/close OSD menu.

● Go back to previous menu.

⑬

| ****

Power Key

| ● For turn-on (blue light) or turn-off (red light).

● 3-second long press for turn-off, short press for turn-on.

Rear Panel

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①	Handle	For carrying.
②	3.5mm Earphone Jack	The speaker will be turned off when earphone is

connected.
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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.

⑪

| ****

V mount battery plate (optional)

| ● aura UHD studio support to install V mount battery plate.

● aura UHD studio 24 supports to install one V mount battery plate.

● aura UHD studio 27 and aura UHD studio 32 support to install

two V mount battery plates.

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

Side Panel

①

| ****

Thunderbolt 3/Type-C Input Interface

| ● Compatible with Thunderbolt 3/Type-C.

● Only for previewing Davinci app output, does not support desktop duplication or extension.

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②| SFP Interface| Insert optical fiber module (module is optional).

Dimensions
Following is the dimension of monitor for your reference:

aura UHD Studio 24

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Net Weight：8.6kg
Dimension：571.7mm × 160mm × 414.85mm

aura UHD studio 27

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FIG-9 Net Weight：11.4kg
Dimension：661mm × 420mm × 179mm

aura UHD studio 32

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FIG-10 Weight：15.3kg
Gross Weight：751mm × 502mm × 179mm

Chapter 2 Use Your Product

Menu

Main Menu

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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.

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 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.

User Preset
User Preset: Preset function keys and GPI, and store, load and restore the preset values.

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F Button Preset
Four modes with different functions, which are corresponding to the F1-F4 shortcut keys on the front panel. Users can also modify the four preset modes.
F1 to F4 Button
Functions of F1 to F4 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 User Preset 1~5.
Data Save
Save data of User Preset 1~5.

Color Management
Color Management: For color setting and adjustment.

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Color Preset Mode
Show BT.709, BT.2020, DCI-P3, PQ_DCI-P3, PQ_BT.2100, HLG_BT.2100, User 1-5
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 Warning: 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 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.

Picture
Picture：For adjustment of picture parameter.

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

Scopes

Scopes：To monitor, analyze and adjust video signals.

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

Auxiliary Function
Auxiliary Function: To monitor, analyze and adjust video signals.

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.
Display: Settings of various display modes.
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.

Marker
Marker：Settings of various marking lines.

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

Multi Screen
Multi Screen：Simultaneous monitoring of multiple screens.

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
Screen Color Mode: Choose color mode for Screen A and Screen B.
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 Audio: Settings of audio and audio meter table.
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.

UMD
UMD：Settings of UMD, TSL, Baud Rate.

UMD Display: ON/OFF

Character Color
Choose from: White, Red, Green, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta
UMD Position
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

System
System: Settings of Key Lock, Language, Menu Transparency and more.

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

Menu Transparency
Increase transparency to see the background image directly.
Source Display: OFF/ON
Key LED: OFF/ON
Factory Reset: NO/Reset All Settings

Chapter 3 Ordering Codes

Product Code
410-2380-01-1 aura UHD studio 24 23.8 Inch 12G-SDI HDR Monitor
410-2700-01-1 aura UHD studio 27 27 Inch 12G-SDI HDR Monitor
410-3200-01-1 aura UHD studio 32 32 Inch 12G-SDI HDR Monitor

Others
490-2000-01-0 V mount battery plate kit for aura UHD studio 24
490-2000-02-0 V mount battery plate kit for aura UHD studio 27/32

Chapter 4 Support

Contact Us

www.rgblink.com

Inquiries
6+86-592-577-1197
[email protected]
Irgblink.com/contact-us

Global Support
[email protected]
rgblink.com/support-me

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Chapter 5 Upgrade

Network Upgrade Program Description

Preparations before the upgrade:

Connect the computer and monitor with Ethernet network cable. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.128.)
Set the Ethernet to a fixed IP address on the PC.
Open the “Network Connection” page on the PC, select the corresponding “Ethernet”, double-click, the following interface is displayed.
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) on the Ethernet Properties page.
The following page is displayed.
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.
Shut down firewall or allow PD Tool through firewall.

Upgrade monitor program:

Double-click pdtools.exe in the pdtools_ folder. The following page is displayed，If a firewall is displayed to block the change software, please allow access.
Click “Refresh Device” on the interface. If the computer is connected to the monitor normally, the following interface will be displayed.
If PD TOOL connection fails, disconnect wifi.
Click “Upgrade” in the above interface to display the upgrade interface, as shown in the following figure.
Click browse -choose target Bin File.
Click “Upgrade” on the upgrade interface, as shown below.
Upgrading.
Upgrading.

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Update complete.

How to Calibrate Monitor

Universal Calibration

Calibrate software-installed on PC
Calibration tool-connect to the same PC
DaVinci Resolve+BMD DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K(or other SDI PCIe output card) –installed on the same PC
Monitor

Thunderbolt Direct Connection

Install the Blackmagic_Desktop_Video_Windows driver and download the latest version. ( Go to the Black Magic website for details.)
Install DaVinci Resolve software ( version 17 or above)
Connect the Thunderbolt cable directly between the monitor and the computer with Thunderbolt output.
Run DaVinci Resolve and create a new project.
Click“Preferences”.
Set “Monitor device” to UltraStudio Monitor 3G，then click “Save”.
Close DaVinci Resolve and restart it. Press the HDMI button on the monitor to select the Thunderbolt interface.

3D LUT File Upload Operating Instructions

Prepare:
Before upgrade, unzip the PD tool package.

Connect the computer and monitor with Ethernet cable (default IP address is 192.168.1.128).
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.
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”.
Click “Refresh Device” on the interface. If the computer and monitor are connected correctly, will display the following interface.
Click “Upgrade” in the interface, the pop-up interface is as follows, and click “merge files”.
Click “Checked” 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” to select the 3D LUT file to be upgraded, the file should be in .3dl format. Choose 3D LUT.
Finally, click “Browse” to select location file for merged 3d lut file “Merge Selected Files”.
After output path is selected, optionally filling in project name and user text and then click
“Merge selected files” . The merged file will be stored in the selected file path.
Click “Upgrade Files” on the upgrade interface, as shown below.
Select “browse”.
Select the merged file generated from last step
Finally, click “Upgrade”.

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Chapter 6 Appendix

Specification

Model	aura UHD studio 24	aura UHD studio 27	aura UHD studio 32
Physical	Net Weight	8.6kg	11.4kg

Packaged

Weight

| 12kg| 15.3kg| 20.6kg
Net Dimensions| 571.7 × 160 × 414.85mm| 661 × 420 × 179mm| 751 × 502 × 179mm
Packaged

Dimensions

Type-C/Thunderbolt3

| 1xUSB-C ( * O n l y for p r e v i e w i n g D a v i n c i app

o u t p u t , do e s n o t su pp or t d es k t o p d u p l i c a t i o n __o r e xt e n s i o n . )

studio 24

| aura UHD

studio 27

| aura UHD

studio 32

（V）mm

| 0.1369（H）× 0.1369

（V）mm

| 0.1369（H）× 0.1369

（V）mm

Aspect Ratio| 16:9| 16:9| 16:9
Backlight| LED| LED| LED
Contrast

Ratio

Processing

| 12bits| 12bits| 12bits
Response| 9ms| 9ms| 9ms
| | Viewing

Angle

| 178°/178°| 178°/178°| 178°/178°
---|---|---|---|---|---
Video Signal Format| SDI Signal Format| 1080p@50/59.94/60

[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30

720p@50/59.94/60

3840×[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

2048×1080@23. 98/24/25/29.97/30p/psf, 47.95/48/50/59.94/60p

3840×2160p@24/25/30

HDMI Signal Format| 720p@50/59.94/60;1080i@50/59.94/60

[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

3840×[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

4096×[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

Audio| Audio

De-embedding

SMPTE ST 2036-1:2009

SMPTE ST 2048-2:2011

SMPTE ST 2081

SMPTE ST 2082

Temperature

| -10℃～55℃ (14°F to 155°F)
---|---|---
Operating

Humidity

| 30%～85%, RH
Storage

Humidity

| -20-60℃

Supported Signal Format

SDI Signal Format

Single Link

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-2048 M-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-2048 M-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-2048 M-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|

|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| | | 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,| |

SMPTE-274M

1920×1080

| 4:4:4, RGB, 12bit

4:4:4, YCbCr, 12bit

| 24/1.001p

30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF,

24PsF, 24/1.001PsF

| Level A Level

B-DL

| | | 60i, 60/1.001i, 50i| |

SMPTE-2048 M-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|

| | | 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,| |
| | | 24/1.001p| Level A|
SMPTE-274M| 1920×1080| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit| 30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF,| Level| //
| | | 24PsF, 24/1.001PsF| B-DL|
| | | 60i, 60/1.001i, 50i| |

SMPTE-2048 M-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

M-2

| 4096×2160| 10bit

4:4:4, YCbCr/

| 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,

24/1.001p

M-1

| 3840×2160| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit| 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,

24/1.001p

| MODE-1| 2SI/SQD|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SMPTE-2048

M-2

| 4096×2160| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit| 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,

24/1.001p

Dual Link

Method

---|---|---|---|---|---
SMPTE-274M| 1920×1080| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit| 60p, 60/1.001p, 50p| //| //
SMPTE-2048

M-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

60i, 60/1.001i, 50i

SMPTE-2048 M-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-2048 M-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-2048

M-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

| //| //
| SMPTE 2082-1| 7680×4320| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit| 23.98p,24p,25p,29.97p,30p,50p,

59.94p,60p

| //| 2SI|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SMPTE| 8192×4320| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit| 23.98p,24p,25p,29.97p,30p,50p,| //| 2SI
2082-10| 59.94p,60p
| | | 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,| |
SMPTE-2036

M-1

| 3840×2160| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit| 24/1.001p

30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF,

M-2

| 4096×2160| 4:2:2, YCbCr, 10bit| 24/1.001p

30PsF, 30/1.001PsF, 25PsF,

| //| SQD
| | | 24PsF, 24/1.001PsF| |
SMPTE-2036 M-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-2048 M-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-2036 M-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

SMPTE-2048 M-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-2036 M-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-2048 M-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-2036 M-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-2048 M-2|

4096×2160

4:2:2, YCbCr, 12bit

| 30p, 30/1.001p, 25p, 24p,

24/1.001p

| Level A Level

B-DL

2SI/SQD

| | | | Level A|
4096×2160| 4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit| 30p, 25p, 24p,| Level| 2SI/SQD
| | | B-DL|
| | | | Level A|
4096×2160| 4:4:4, XYZ, 12bit| 30PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF| Level| SQD
| | | B-DL|

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)

UMD Testing Method

Step 1: Use a USB to RS422 cable to connect the RS422 IN of the monitor. The following is RS422 In/Out Interface Definition for your reference:

aura-UHD-studio-12G-SDI-Professional-Film-and-Television-
FIG-62

Step 2: Install“Docklight” software on your computer.
Step 3: Choose“UMD” in the MENU, set“UMD Display”to“ON” and “UMD Standard” to “TSL V3.1”.
Step 4: Double-click the “Umd V3.1 Test.ptp” file as shown below. Next, double-click “COM3” in the top right corner of the window, then set the values such as SN serial number, baud rate (here is ” 38400,Even,8,1”) by checking the USB to RS422 connection recognized by your computer. Then, click in the top left corner for connection.
Step 5: Click “ ” circled in the red box to test Tally status. Note: ADDR0 corresponds to 0 in “UMD ID”in the menu, ADDR1 corresponds to 1 in “UMD ID”, ADDR2 corresponds to 2 in “UMD ID” , and ADDR3 corresponds to 3 in “UMD ID”.

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: CVBS 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 as component 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: High 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 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 1920×1080@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 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 2×2 (original name USB 3.2) with speed up to 5Gbps,10Gbps,20Gbps respectively.
USB version and connectors figure:
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.
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-horizontal images (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.
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.
VESA: Video Electronics Standards Association. An organization facilitating computer graphics through standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 broadcast applications
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 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 standardized 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 8192×4320 may be compressed.
API: An Application Programming Interface (API) provides a predefined function which allows access capabilities and features or routines via a software or hardware, without accessing source code or understanding the details of inner working mechanism. An API call may execute a function and/or provide data feedback/report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colour Burst: 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.
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
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 4K and 8K television standards with a 16:9 ratio, UHD follows the 2K HDTV standard. A UHD 4K display has a physical resolution of 3840×2160 which is four times the area and twice both the width and height ofa HDTV/FullHD (1920 x1080) 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 qualit

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aura UHD studio 12G-SDI Professional Film and Television User Manual

aura UHD studio 12G-SDI Professional Film and Television

Product Information

Product Usage Instructions

FAQ

Declarations

Installation Safety Summary

Chapter 1 Your Product

Chapter 2 Use Your Product

Chapter 3 Ordering Codes

Chapter 4 Support

Chapter 5 Upgrade

Chapter 6 Appendix

Supported Signal Format

4096×2160p (60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98)

UMD Testing Method

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