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Key Features

  • 17.3 inch 4K display, 400 cd/m², 1200:1 contrast
  • 4x 12G-SDI (quad-link 8K), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber optional), 1x HDMI 2.0
  • Up to 8K 60Hz via quad-link 12G-SDI
  • HDR: HLG, ST 2084 (300/1000/10000 cd/m²)
  • Log formats: SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined
  • 3D LUT (.cube format); calibration to Rec.709
  • V-Lock or Anton Bauer battery compatible
  • GPI, LAN, RS422 remote control
  • Versatile mounting: VESA 75 x 75 mm and VESA 100 x 100 mm, base brackets included, optional 6U rack mount brackets

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Technical Data

Display

Screen size17.3 inch
Aspect ratio16:9
Native resolution3840 x 2160
Panel typeLED
Brightness400 cd/m²
Contrast1200:1
Viewing angle170°/170° (H/V)
HDRHLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000
Supported log formatsSLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined
LUT support3D-LUT (.cube format)
Colour spaceCalibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit)

Connections

Video inputs4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0
Video outputs4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0
Audio3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers

Video Standards

SFP2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
HDMI 2.02160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
12G-SDI4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60

Scopes

Video analysisWaveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom
Audio analysisAudio vector, Level meter

Operational Features

Menu controlCustom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.)
Function buttonsF1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.)
Remote controlGPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out
View modesQuad-View
Colour temperature3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User
Gamma1.8 to 2.8
ComparisonColour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original)
Aspect markers16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User
PeakingRed, Green, Blue, White, Black
TallyRed, Green, Yellow
Time codeLTC, VITC
UMDUser-defined text (7 colours)
Image mirroringVertical flip, Horizontal flip

Power

Input voltageDC 12 to 24V
Power consumption≤40 W (15V)
Compatible batteriesV-Lock or Anton Bauer mount
Input voltage (battery)14.8V nominal

Environmental

Operating temperature0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature-20°C to 60°C

Mechanical

Dimensions433.9 x 294.2 x 45.7 mm
Weight3.9 kg

Mounting

VESA mount75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included)
Base bracketsBase brackets included
Rack mount6U rack mount brackets (optional)

Accessories

Included

  • 15V DC Adapter
  • VESA Mount Plate
  • Base Bracket
  • Battery Plate (V-Lock or Anton Bauer)
  • USB Flash Disk

Optional

  • SFP Optical Fiber Module
  • Gimbal bracket
  • Carry case & Sunshade
  • Rack mount brackets

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Display
Screen size 17.3 inch 17.3 inch 13.3 inch 15.6 inch 23.8 inch 28 inch 31.5 inch 43 inch
Native resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Anamorphic de-squeeze — 2x, 1.5x, 1.33x — — — — — —
Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour space Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit) SMPTE-C, Rec.709, EBU, Native; calibration to Rec.709 (optional) Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit) Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit) Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit) Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit) Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit) Calibration to Rec.709 (optional calibration unit)
Contrast 1200:1 1200:1 1000:1 1700:1 1000:1 1000:1 1300:1 1200:1
HDR HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000 ST 2084 300/1000/10000, HLG HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000 HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000 HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000 HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000 HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000 HLG, ST 2084 300/1000/10000
LUT support 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format) 3D-LUT (.cube format)
Panel type LED LCD LED LED LED LED LED LED
Supported log formats SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined SLog2, SLog3, CLog, NLog, ArriLog, JLog, User defined
Viewing angle 170°/170° (H/V) 170°/170° (H/V) 178°/178° (H/V) 170°/170° (H/V) 178°/178° (H/V) 178°/178° (H/V) 178°/178° (H/V) 178°/178° (H/V)
Connections
Video inputs 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0 2x 12G-SDI, 2x 3G-SDI (4K Single/Dual/Quad Link), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x SFP (optional optical module) 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI (8K quad-link), 1x 12G SFP+ (fiber module optional), 1x HDMI 2.0
Video outputs 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 2x 12G-SDI, 2x 3G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0 4x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0
Audio 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack (2ch 48kHz 24-bit), 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers 3G-SDI 16ch 48kHz 24-bit, HDMI 8ch 24-bit, 3.5 mm ear jack, 2x Built-in speakers
Video Standards
12G-SDI 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 — 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4320p 24/25/30/50/60, 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
3G-SDI — 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 — — — — — —
HDMI 2.0 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
SFP 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 2160p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
Mounting
Base brackets Base brackets included Base brackets (1 pair) included Base brackets included Base brackets included Base brackets included Base brackets included Base brackets included Base brackets included
Gimbal bracket — Included Optional — — — — —
Rack mount 6U rack mount brackets (optional) 6U rack mount brackets (optional) 6U rack mount brackets (optional) 6U rack mount brackets (optional) — — — —
VESA mount 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included) 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (external bracket) 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included) 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included) 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included) 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included) 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm (plate included) —
Wall mount — — — — — — — 400 x 400 mm (M6/30 mm screws)
Scopes
Audio analysis Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter Audio vector, Level meter
Video analysis Waveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom Waveform (Multi, Y, YCbCr, RGB), Vector, Histogram, 4 Bar Display, Peaking, False colour (Default/Spectrum/ARRI/RED), Exposure, Check field Waveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom Waveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom Waveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom Waveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom Waveform, Vector, Histogram, False colour, Exposure, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom Waveform, Vectorscope, False colour, Histogram, Exposure, Focus peaking, Check field, Colour bar, Pixel zoom, Pixel-to-pixel, Marker, Freeze, H/V delay
Accessories
Included 15V DC Adapter, VESA Mount Plate, Base Bracket, Battery Plate (V-Lock or Anton Bauer), USB Flash Disk 15V DC Adapter, Gimbal bracket, Base Bracket, VESA Mount Plate, V-Lock or Anton Bauer Mount, Carry case, Acrylic Screen Protector, 8GB USB Flash Disk (User guide and software) 15V DC Adapter, VESA Mount Plate, Base Bracket, Battery Plate (V-Lock or Anton Bauer), USB Flash Disk 15V DC Adapter, VESA Mount Plate, Base Bracket, Battery Plate (V-Lock or Anton Bauer), USB Flash Disk 15V DC Adapter, VESA Mount Plate, Battery Plate (V-mount or Anton Bauer), Base Bracket, USB Flash Disk 15V DC Adapter, VESA Mount Plate, Battery Plate (V-mount or Anton Bauer), Base Bracket, USB Flash Disk 15V DC Adapter, VESA Mount Plate, Battery Plate (V-mount or Anton Bauer), Base Bracket, USB Flash Disk 24V 7.5A DC Adapter, Base Brackets, USB Flash Disk
Optional SFP Optical Fiber Module, Gimbal bracket, Carry case & Sunshade, Rack mount brackets Carry case, Rack mount brackets, SFP Optical Fiber Module SFP Optical Fiber Module, Gimbal bracket, Rack mount brackets SFP Optical Fiber Module, Gimbal bracket, Carry case & Sunshade, Rack mount brackets, Acrylic Screen Protector Carry case & Sunshade, SFP Optical Fiber Module Carry case & Sunshade, SFP Optical Fiber Module SFP Optical Fiber Module SFP Optical Fiber Module
Power
Compatible batteries V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount V-Lock or Anton Bauer mount —
Input voltage DC 12 to 24V DC 12 to 24V DC 12 to 24V DC 12 to 24V DC 12 to 24V DC 12 to 24V DC 12 to 24V DC 24V
Input voltage (battery) 14.8V nominal 14.4V nominal 14.8V nominal 14.8V nominal 14.8V nominal 14.8V nominal 14.8V nominal —
Power consumption ≤40 W (15V) ≤26.5 W ≤36 W (15V) ≤37 W (15V) ≤60 W (15V) ≤65 W (15V) ≤65 W (15V) ≤77 W (at 24V)
Operational Features
Aspect markers 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User — 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2, 2.0X, 2.0X MAG, Grid, User
Colour temperature 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User — 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, User
Comparison Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original) — Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original) Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original) Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original) Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original) Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original) Colour space, HDR, Gamma, Camera Log (side-by-side with original)
Function buttons F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.) — F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.) F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.) F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.) F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.) F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.) F1 to F4 user-definable (peaking, waveform, level meter, colour space, aspect marker, freeze, etc.)
Gamma 1.8 to 2.8 — 1.8 to 2.8 1.8 to 2.8 1.8 to 2.8 1.8 to 2.8 1.8 to 2.8 1.8 to 2.8
Image mirroring Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip Vertical flip, Horizontal flip
Menu control Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.) — Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.) Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.) Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.) Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.) Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.) Custom Menu Knob (brightness, contrast, volume, peaking, etc.)
Peaking Red, Green, Blue, White, Black — Red, Green, Blue, White, Black Red, Green, Blue, White, Black Red, Green, Blue, White, Black Red, Green, Blue, White, Black Red, Green, Blue, White, Black Red, Green, Blue, White, Black
Remote control GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out LAN (10/100), RS422 In/Out, GPI (8-pin RJ45) GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out GPI, LAN, RS422 In/Out
Tally Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow Red, Green, Yellow
Time code LTC, VITC LTC, VITC LTC, VITC LTC, VITC LTC, VITC LTC, VITC LTC, VITC LTC, VITC
UMD User-defined text (7 colours) User-defined text; TSL V3.1 protocol User-defined text (7 colours) User-defined text (7 colours) User-defined text (7 colours) User-defined text (7 colours) User-defined text (7 colours) User-defined text (7 colours)
View modes Quad-View Quad-View Quad-View Quad-View Quad-View Quad-View Quad-View Quad-View
Mechanical
Dimensions 433.9 x 294.2 x 45.7 mm 434 x 263 x 54 mm 340 x 232.8 x 46 mm 393 x 267 x 41.4 mm 567 x 376.4 x 45.7 mm 638 x 414.3 x 45.7 mm 717.5 x 461.7 x 47.4 mm 968.5 x 604.9 x 48.5 mm
Weight 3.9 kg 3.2 kg 2.4 kg 2.9 kg 7.4 kg 8.6 kg 13.0 kg 14.5 kg
Environmental
Operating temperature 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C

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