Small HD Smart 5 Series

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Summary

Indie 5 Physical Properties

Indie 5 Port Identification

Identifies physical ports and mounting points for the Indie 5 monitor.

Cine 5 Physical Properties

Cine 5 Port Identification

Identifies physical ports and mounting points for the Cine 5 monitor.

Ultra 5 Physical Properties

Ultra 5 Port Identification

Identifies physical ports and mounting points for the Ultra 5 monitor.

Ultra 5 TX Physical Properties

Ultra 5 TX Port Identification

Identifies physical ports and mounting points for the Ultra 5 TX monitor.

Ultra 5 RX Physical Properties

Ultra 5 RX Port Identification

Identifies physical ports and mounting points for the Ultra 5 RX monitor.

Power and Connection

Powering the Monitor

Connect power using a L-Series battery or alternative source, then press the power button.

Input and Output Signals

Details video signal inputs via HDMI (up to 4Kp30) and SDI (up to 1080p60).

Basic Navigation

Touchscreen Gestures

Describes PageOS touchscreen gestures like pinch-to-zoom and swiping for navigation.

Input and Output Settings

Input Configuration

Select an input to display its image, configure source for log conversions.

Color Pipe Configuration

Configure color space and curve transformations for HDR/SDR from log sources.

Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications (Model-Specific)
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The SmallHD Smart 5 Series is a line of professional, compact 5-inch touchscreen monitors designed for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering a robust toolset, daylight-viewable displays, and advanced PageOS functionality. These monitors are built to provide a comprehensive monitoring solution with various models catering to different needs in terms of brightness, control options, and connectivity.

Function Description:

The Smart 5 Series monitors serve as on-camera displays for video production, allowing users to monitor video signals, analyze images with various tools, and control camera settings (with optional camera control functionality). They integrate SmallHD's PageOS 5, which enables users to configure and assign specific image analyzing tools and features to up to eight customizable pages, streamlining workflows by allowing quick access to desired tools without individually enabling or disabling features. The monitors support video signals via HDMI up to 4Kp30 and via SDI up to 1080p60.

Important Technical Specifications (Model-Specific):

Indie 5:
- Brightness: 1000 nits
- Control: Smallest and lightest in the series, with optional camera-control functionality.
- Physical Properties:
  - Mounting: 6x ¼"-20 mounting points (left side, right side, bottom).
  - Inputs/Outputs: M3x0.5mm, HDMI In, HDMI Out, 5.5mm x 2.0mm Barrel (power), SDI Input/Output, SDI Input, Headphone, Micro USB, SD Card Slot.
  - Controls: Power Button, UI Lock Switch, L-Series Battery Plate.
Cine 5:
- Brightness: 2000 nits (daylight-busting brightness)
- Control: Convenient joystick and back button for quick adjustments, even while wearing gloves.
- Physical Properties:
  - Mounting: 6x ¼"-20 mounting points (left side, right side, bottom).
  - Inputs/Outputs: M3x0.5mm, HDMI In, HDMI Out, 5-Pin Locking USB, 2-pin Locking Power Input, SDI Input/Output, SDI Input, Headphone, Micro USB, SD Card Slot.
  - Controls: Power Button, Joystick, Back Button, UI Lock Switch, L-Series Battery Plate.
Ultra 5:
- Brightness: 3000 nits (dazzling brightness)
- Control: Full suite of large, front-facing physical buttons for maximum control in all conditions.
- Physical Properties:
  - Mounting: 4x ¼"-20 mounting points (left side, right side, bottom).
  - Inputs/Outputs: Joystick, Back Button, Custom Function Buttons, 5-Pin Locking USB, HDMI Input, HDMI Output, Ethernet, 2-pin Locking Power Input, SDI Input/Output, SDI Input, Headphone Output, Micro USB, SD Card Slot.
  - Controls: Power Button, UI Lock Switch.
Ultra 5 TX/RX (Transmitter/Receiver Models):
- Mounting: 3x ¼"-20 mounting points (left side, right side, bottom).
- Additional Feature: Pogo Interface for CS Micro Pro Battery Plates (on RX model).
- Inputs/Outputs: Joystick, Back Button, Custom Function Buttons, 5-Pin Locking USB, HDMI Input, HDMI Output, Ethernet, 2-pin Locking Power Input, SDI Input/Output, SDI Input, Headphone Input, SD Card Slot, Micro USB.
- Controls: Power Button, UI Lock Switch.

Usage Features:

PageOS 5 Interface: Allows users to configure and assign specific image analyzing tools and features to up to eight customizable pages.
Touch Screen Navigation: Intuitive touchscreen interface similar to a smartphone, supporting pinch-to-zoom, swiping between pages, and accessing deep settings menus (Calibration, Profiles, etc.).
Adding New Pages: Users can create new pages from a fresh workspace, a template, or a specific utility.
Activating Tools: Tools can be activated by tapping the screen to reveal the toolbar and selecting the desired tool. Custom settings for tools can be adjusted via an arrow icon.
Joystick/Button Navigation: Some models (Cine 5, Ultra 5, Ultra 5 TX/RX) are equipped with a joystick and buttons for navigation.
Dashboard: Provides quick access to commonly used settings like Input, Volume, and Backlight, and can be disabled.
EL Zone: A stop-based exposure map tool developed in collaboration with Ed Lachman, ASC, that functions as a virtual spot meter, replacing IRE exposure values with stops. It requires a Log signal input and a configured color pipe with "Do Not Convert" selected.
Input Config: Allows selection of input sources and configuration for log conversions into HDR and SDR color spaces.
Color Pipe: Guides users through assigning and configuring color space and curve transformations for HDR and SDR from log-based sources.
Image Rotate: Options for upside-down mounting and mirroring the display.
Interlace Control: Settings to control how interlaced footage is displayed.
Pixel Zoom: Configurable default zoom levels for precise spot checking.
Status Display: Provides monitoring-related data such as battery life and frames per second.
UI Lock: A feature to lock the user interface by pressing and holding the touchscreen for five seconds, preventing accidental changes.
Language Settings: Allows changing the internal menu system's language.
Backdrop: Customizable backdrop image displayed when no signal is active.
Monitor ID: Custom naming for the monitor for easier identification.

Maintenance Features:

Warranty Activation: Users must activate their monitor's warranty online at https://activate.smallhd.com/ using the serial number (located under the battery) and a copy of their invoice.
Firmware Updates: Firmware can be updated by inserting an SD card with a compatible update file. The latest firmware is available at www.smallhd.com/software.
Factory Reset: Resets monitor settings to original factory settings, with an option to clear registration and calibration data.
Profiles: Allows saving and loading the entire monitor's configuration to an SD card, which is useful for maintaining consistent settings across multiple monitors.
Calibration: Ensures chrominance and luminance accuracy for critical color decisions.
Image Capture: Configurable tool for shot matching or automatic thumbnail creation upon pressing Record (requires an SD card).
Image Gallery: Allows reviewing captured images on removable media.