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1. The most successful teams plan ahead and check out all of their gear in advance 18 Never format an SSD unless you are certain that the footage has been transferred and checked To be safe wait until you have the footage in two places 19 Never attempt to write files to the SSD nor delete files off the SSD and then reuse the SSD in the Gemini 4 4 4 20 It is acceptable to upload files from an SSD using our Transfer Station then reinsert the same SSD into the Gemini 4 4 4 so that you can continue shooting But as noted above do not delete files off the SSD then attempt to shoot more 21 Always format the SSD s in the Gemini 4 4 4 Formatting an SSD in another device is not acceptable 22 Never put the Gemini 4 4 4 in a confined enclosure it needs access to fresh air for cooling 23 Never leave the Gemini 4 4 4 in hot sun without protection for an extended period of time If it has been in a hot car please allow time for it to cool 24 Protect it from rain splashes and other inclement weather 25 Do not leave the Gemini 4 4 4 flat on a table with the power on A vertical position is best as it allows air to flow naturally over the cooling fins 26 Do not feed the Gemini 4 4 4 reverse voltage DC or voltages over 19 Volts Do not plug in the Anton Bauer D Tap or P Tap connectors in backwards Caution Some non Anton Bauer P Tap power outlets allow the P Tap or D Tap connector to be plugged in backwards If you do the
2. 240571 WK AW Lage WDA hudo SD mR SBR were bax Ww Ou Ow WW Gor Wa Power SDIA 6 9N W Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Current Firmware Version 1 5 146 This is a Virtual Manual As new firmware and features are released this manual will be updated Please check back regularly or bookmark this link for reference Last Updated 13 Feb 2013 http www convergent design com Portals 0 Gemini444 Docs Gemini444UserManual_v1_5_ 146 0213132 pdf Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Contents READ IE Ee 4 TEE eebe 5 PACTAT TONI CN 5 SET 6 CENAA AANA TINN EE 9 MENOS TPUT GE 10 E E E AEE EA EE E E A E E ET 11 ee 12 Dee 13 Jee KEE 13 UP EE 14 BANI ANI Ie E 15 PATE I Ee le a Ia 16 PREPARATIONS eege 18 TIPS TECHNIQUES SoREC OMIM IR E 18 SE CS EE 20 PE PO WE UD E 20 ele Ce DE 20 Fe ATTON egener 21 ARRIRAW amp Stereo 3D Options Paid UP Grade ccccccscosssesccseccssssecesecessesccsscosesescesees 21 GS Ted Bee era 21 EE TE eege 21 CRG A Ee E 22 Pe Ee 22 PIRI PEP ma acts euacosnasaun E E E 22 DOANE E 22 EE Ee 23 D SFIS e elle te 24 SSS iS MCN GOONS ont aincastoasea cnt A AE A A 24 www Gemini444 com 1 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual RECORD ere eee ere ee Te ener eee eee eee ee ee eee 20 RECANTI 7 MEd EE 25 Frame rates of 48p and above require two SSD s 256 GB or 512 GB essssssssssrsessrrrreesererressrrrreesrerrreese 25 RECOGNOS TOC ON orana a Seer eee ee ter ee oe er 26 RS E 26 CH 27 AP EE 27 PR EE
3. Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual For System Priority 2K on the C500 e RGB 4 4 4 1080P 1920x1080 10 bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 50 59 94 fps 29 97 and above requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files 1080p59 94 DPX recordings require Gemini Transfer utility to convert 10 bit packed to un packed for editing e RGB 4 4 4 1080P 12 bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps 25 and above requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files all 12 bit recordings require Gemini Transfer utility to convert 12 bit DPX to 16 bit DPX format for editing e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 10 bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps 29 97 fps requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files e YCC 4 2 2 1080P 23 98 24 25 29 97 50 59 94 100 119 9 fps Recorded as 4 4 4 RGB for compatibility with industry standard software 29 97 and above requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files 59 94p 119 9 fps requires Gemini Transfer utility to convert 10 bit packed to un packed for editing YCC 4 2 2 1080P 100 119 9 fps DPX requires two recorders four SSD s and is accessed by enabling Slow Fast on C500 Not supported at this time from the Canon C500 e Canon Half Raw Quad HD 3840x1080 50 59 94 100 119 9 fps e C500 Slow Fast Canon Raw partially supported only supported when the Slow Fast Rate is set to the Maximum Rate and complies with the supported listings above which includes 4K Half Raw 50 fps cranked
4. Import Encode This will be dependent of any Codec installed on your SEN machine Import Viewer individual frames Used to check a Single Frame Check Playback Apply LUT Create Proxy Export Viewer individual frames Used to check a Single Frame Check Playback Apply LUT Create Proxy Be sure to select Numbered Stills Option For optimal playback import as After Effects Project or import as Premier Pro Project directly from After Effects Final Production Deliverable File Export e Native Support for DPX e Wav Audio Support Batch Renaming E IEP Check Metadata amp Preview Individual Frames Imp Exp Wav Audio Support Edit Audio 40 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Audition CS5 5 CS6 Imp Exp Wav Audio Support Edit Audio KI SpeedGrade CS6 Check Real time Playback Native Support for DPK Apply LUT Imp Exp Export to After Effects Premier Media Apply Color Correction Encoder Create Proxy Great for DIT in the field Data Management Concatenate Files geb Native Support for DPX DIT Visual Field Checks CSB Imp Exp Export to After Effects Premier Media Generate Looks LUTs Encoder Create Batches Batch Renaming Straight to Encode Media Encoder Apple e Check Playback real time playback Appl i Color Native Support for DPX e Apply Color Correction 1 5 3 FCP7 e Apply LUT e Create Proxy Final Cut Pro Project Sequence Export to Final Cut Pro Encode
5. NOTE A HELPFUL TIP A Frame Counter is displayed at the bottom of the screen during Record providing a running tally of video frames written to the SSD s NOTE When recording ARRIRAW or LOG We suggest you check the monitor out for image quality proper lighting When shooting in LOG the image will look very flat with high contrast During record the LCD screen will partially dim to conserve power When recording ARRIRAW in Log C you must Apply LUT on the Gemini LCD to make image Rec709 Also when in ARRIRAW the white balance and shutter speed and ASA can be adjusted and the live image will update accordingly If recording in Canon Raw Mode Gemini produces Canon Cinema Raw ari files For higher frame rate recordings that require two SSD s the data files are recorded in alternating fashion onto between SSD s Before editing combine the two sets of files into a single folder to obtain the entire clip Canon Raw Mode includes wav audio as well If audio is present on the SDI Input Gemini records 2 channels of 24 bit audio as a WAV wav file www Gemini444 com 2 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual PLAYBACK Now that you have successfully recorded to your Gemini 4 4 4 it s time to harness its playback capabilities on its high definition 800 x 480 monitor 1 If the gt is next to PLAY on the Mode Toggle you are ready to play back If not tap the Mode once to toggle to PLAY Mode The St
6. 1080p 1920x1080 50 RGB 444 12 Bit 46 140 3G SL HD 12 Bit Yes HD 1080p 1920x1080 59 94 60 RGB 444 12 Bit 562 Yes 169 N N DO 2048x1080 23 98 24 RGB 444 10 Bit 213 N Ee 2048x1080 25 RGB 444 10 Bit 22 a N N LI Yes N 2048x1080 29 97 30 RGB 444 10 Bit 250 2048x1080 50 RGB 444 m 133 On N N A w w an w DO N wo 2K 10 Bit N Ee 2048x1080 59 94 60 Not Supported 2048x1080 119 88 120 Not Supported w ETS 2398 28 none mai os om Pm Pt Pt te oae Ia ESCHER KSECH azar 0 om gt ESCH 0 rooae me RECH om gt x ESCHER msoma ion oo om _ gt CR EECH SE sono so ER Powe Pom Pom Po Po Poe fom e fs Canon 3G SL Raw Yes 3G DL 2K 12 Bit 3G DL Quad HD Raw Canon 3G SL Raw Q HD Half Raw ESCH RER EC om 2m m 1 gt EES 90770 rw rom ss me 1 2 om akHalfRaw aogexi080 so 10 Bit 4K Half Raw 4096x1080 59 94 60 10 Bit 4K Raw 10 Bit 4K Half AK Hal Raw 4096x1080 119 887120 naw Ten If 2 or More SSD cards are required use the Gemini Clip Merge Utility LD LI LI CH rmf rmf rmf rmf rmf rmf If YES use Gemini SSD Transfer Program for Off load a SE This chart represents Gemini Assumes USB 3 0 transfer rate 200MB sec Thunderbolt 350MB sec 4 4
7. 3 Select deselect by tapping the box next to a clip X a You may choose multiple clips b Use the page arrows LI SI to reveal additional and previous clips 5 clips displayed per page Selections from previous page will not be lost when using this function c Choose ALL to select all available clips d Choose LOOP to loop or continuously play selected clips 4 Tap the Play Button a Tap Pause Button to pause b Toggle to REC Mode when completed to stop www Gemini444 com 29 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual TRANSFER Transfer Station Second Generation Universal Transfer Station Use only the Convergent Design Universal Transfer Station in combination with a Seagate GoFlex Adapter available in Thunderbolt Firewire or USB for transferring data to a computer from a SSD Form factor designed to contour the Seagate GoFlex Adapter Series however could be used with other 2 5 SATA hard drive docks Power s provided by AC For Thunderbolt adapters disconnect and reinsert the external cable to the GoFlex each time an SSD is inserted so that the computer will recognize the SSD AC Powered eSATA transfer station is also available First Generation Transfer Station eSATA DISCONTINUED As this is discontinued you will need to use the Universal Transfer Station above If you prefer eSATA transfer you can request a second generation AC Powered eSATA transfer station You may request one fre
8. Set gt Date menu items are used to set the internal clock of the Gemini 4 4 4 which keeps time even when there is no external power connected to the unit Make sure this matches your camera for internal recording as proxy www Gemini444 com 21 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual SETTING METADATA When Gemini 4 4 4 is in Rec Mode you can edit Metadata Tap the Metadata Menu Quick Key to reveal the following editable data Reel Scene Take Day Camera and Project TAKE This information is stored until changed or power is DAY CAMERA PROJECT removed Some ofthe metadata is displayed for each clip in Play Mode including Scene Take Timecode Date Time and Shooting Day To edit simply tap the field you would like to edit then tap the character field to reveal a character toggle You may edit multiple fields before choosing OK to save your S changes or X to revert to previous DPX HEADER METADATA During record metadata is saved in various locations within the header of every DPX file This data is viewable in some software on a computer Additionally the metadata is stored in a separate XML file alongside the DPX files for a given record File Field 8 Field Values for Data Input Included DPY Slate KZ H Reel Scene Take Day Input Device Name Input Device Serial Number Camera Project IN ARRIRAW MODE Metadata comes from camera fields not editable ARRI ARRI METADATA All meta
9. THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE ITEMS FOR WHICH CONVERGENT DESIGN DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY e Damage due to the use of an AC power supply other than the one supplied or use of any inappropriate power source e Damage due to overheating conditions The unit will attempt to shut down if powered on in the event of overheating before damage can occur e Damage due to exposure to water or other liquids or excessive dust or sand e Damage caused by dropping or other rough handling www Gemini444 com 91 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual e Damage caused by any overvoltage conditions or reverse voltage conditions e Any physical damage to the LCD and or Touch Screen including scratches e Damage to any connector by using excessive force or rough handling e Any loss or corruption of video or audio data recorded on the unit or any loss or corruption of data which is in any way associated with the Gemini 4 4 4 Obtaining an RMA It is our policy that all material and repair returns whether in warranty or not are only accepted if an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Number has been issued for the products being returned E mail Convergent Design at cdsupport at convergent design com to obtain an RMA number for a faulty unit or call 720 221 3861 7 30 am to 5 pm Colorado USA time Items must be returned within 15 days of receiving your RMA number Returned product must be securely package
10. a o as sceso se s e www Gemini444 com 25 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Recording Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING If the SSD Indicator s are NOT green try the following Orange SSD drive is initializing If it does not change after 30 seconds for 256GB 60 seconds for 512GB power cycle the unit Yellow Go to GEMINI gt SSD S gt FORMAT SSD 1 or 2 White Card is full remove the card and transfer the data Are you ready to capture the ultimate quality The following will walk you through a successful recording 1 Assure you have an appropriate power supply 2 Make sure any and all necessary settings and metadata have been programmed and saved See Preparations Setting Metadata page 19 3 Insert at least one Convergent Design SSD card into either Slot 1 or Slot 2 or insert one in each slot For more information on Handling SSD Cards visit page 19 The LED SSD Drive Indicator light should be green If so proceed to step 4 4 If the arrow gt is next to REC on the Mode Toggle you are ready to record If not tap the Mode once to toggle to REC mode 5 Make sure the System Status Indicator is green 6 Tap the Record Button to begin your Clip LIVE RECORD MODE 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT E D 12 25 22 22 SA lium 16 33 7 Your clip is now recording Please note The System Status Indicator is red One of the SSD Status Indicators is Red If you have two ca
11. depending on your configuration USB 2 0 3 0 Seagate GoFlex Model STAE104 or Calvary USB 3 0 Adapter Model CAUSM2001 An ExpressCard 34 to USB 3 0 adapter may be required for full USB 3 0 compatibility However USB 2 0 works fine to copy Gemini firmware updates to the SSD Firewire 800 Seagate GoFlex Model STAE102 This is the slowest interconnect other than USB 2 0 but it s a safe method to copy files Viv If you do not have one of the new FREE universal transfer stations please contact your local dealer or visit our Website e If eSATA is the only viable option for SSD data transfer we recommend using an external AC powered USB supply rated at 10 Watts An excellent choice is the iPad power supply which provides USB power Do not use the USB power from your PC MAC to power the eSATA transfer station e Wedo NOT recommend eSATA adapters for Mac s running OSX Lion Mountain Lion www Gemini444 com 61 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual BNC Cables Poor quality BNC cables can result in lost and or corrupted video and otherwise unreliable operation This problem has become more widespread with the use of 3G 3 GHz video throughout the industry We therefore offer the following recommendations e Always always use 3G rated SDI cables It s too easy to switch from 1 5G dual link to 3G single link and forget to switch to a better grade SDI cables Toss out all those older 1 5G cables and avoid all the headaches
12. individual frames Used to check a Single Frame Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Check Playback Wav Audio Support Apply LUT After Effects Project Create Proxy ADOBE Premier Pro CS6 iy nd Premier Pro Seguence Be sure to select Numbered Stills Option Uncompressed QuickTime Movie For optimal playback import as After Effects Project or import as Premier Pro Project directly from After Effects Final Production Deliverable File l Batch Renaming Bridge e Native Support for DPX Tiff Check Metadata amp Preview Individual Frames ES mdo EE e Wav Audio Support Audition Edit Audio ku ndo Imp Exp Wav Audio Support www Gemini444 com 45 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Check Real time Playback Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Apply LUT Imp Exp Export to After Effects Premier Media Apply Color Correction Encoder Create Proxy Great for DIT in the field SpeedGrade CS6 Data Management DIT Visual Field Checks Generate Looks LUTs Create Batches Batch Renaming Straight to Encode Media Encoder Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Imp Exp Export to After Effects Premier Media Encoder Prelude CS6 ARRITOOLS Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Create Proxy CR 3 Check Playback ARRI Camera Toolkit GC Apply Color Correction A3 Export e in QT Pro Se E NLE Final Production ASSIMILATE Native Support for ARRIRAW Check Real time Playback Scratch A
13. 2 Power 6 5 19V 2 Remote 3 Ground 3 LTC I O 4 Ground 4 GPI 5 GND 6 232 TX www Gemini444 com 58 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Best Practices for Handling SSD Media BNC Cables and Power In order to avoid catastrophic data loss and reap the best use of your Convergent Design SSD cards it is imperative you read this document thoroughly DOWNLOAD Service Bulletin Best Practices d Handling SSD s BNC Cables amp Power Background The 256 and 512GB 1 8 SSDs Solid State Drives utilized with the Gemini 444 recorder offer a tremendous amount of reliable storage in a very small form factor They are marvels of advanced semiconductor processing packing upwards of 600 Billion transistors in a package that fits in the palm of your hand These high density SSDs offer amazing data rates up to SOOMB sec read and 260MB sec write speeds enabling recording of uncompressed HD and raw video up to 4K resolution But high data rates require associated high power as the I O throughput is achieved by reading writing to eight or more individual ICs integrated circuits in parallel The highest power requirement occurs during a write operation where power consumption of 5 watts per 512GB SSD is not uncommon Power consumption is directly dependent on the write speed the greater the power Additionally high frame rate 48 50 60 fps video requires writing video to two SSD drives in parallel which can raise
14. 2 or 4 4 4 up to 30p See Release Notes at below Frame Rate from Camera end of this document for more details Records and plays Canon Cinema Raw rmf files Some recording rates and flavors require the up to 60p use of 2 Gemini s See page 73 www Gemini444 com 12 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual RECORD Sub Menu Sub Item Option Description Rec Button Camera ARRI DPX Clip Name Clip AAAAAAAA 000 Dropdown Recording is started by touching the record button on the Gemini screen The record trigger is provided by the camera ARRI NOTE MEDIA MUST BE PRESENT v5 0 ALEXA firmware v6 0 and newer SYS can be disabled TRIGGER Allows the user to set the name of the recorded files ARRIRAW REC BUTTON TRIGGER Clip Name Clip AAAAAAAA 000 The file name is set on the Gemini CLIP ARRIRAW Canon Raw CAMERA TRIGGER Clip Name Clip AAAAAAAA 000 Set off T Lapse Sec Canon Raw Only Off INPUTS Sub Menu 1 The file name is provided by the camera SPECIAL If Time Lapse is enabled this setting determines how often to record a single video frame during a record session is seconds When pulling clip naming from the camera use EXTCLIP long clip name base name date amp serial number Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 2 Description Timecode is extracted from the SDI signal coming from your camera TIMECODE Source www
15. 28 BRAN E 30 MARIS SGIO AA AA AA AA WA AA AA 30 Second Generation Universal Transfer StAHON EE 30 First Generation Transfer Station eSATA DISCONTINUED wwmnasnnannnnanewaa 30 Convergent Design Universal Transfer Station INSTrUCTIONS sscccessrsscesesevessrsccssesevessnesvssenes 30 Ee 20 Kate niert 31 SIE ee 33 SI I AA AA AA 34 Mani r erte elle lille a AA ny mew arent tt mn ae ney ee 35 POST WORKFLOW sisescsee wesekeeintacta nicctecntanstaiatacstscncaostaincoastacudoexta xtacata uinsats adausteceiaontacs 40 RI 40 ARRI ARRIRAW Eilen 45 AMERS AM SIHA GO EE 52 APPENDIX E 53 KIA WATIA E AA AA AA AA 53 Firmware Update Jee 53 SIDS SIC O AWA AAA a AWE AAA AUAWA aa 57 Gemini Mechanical Drawings EE 58 REMOTE EE ed 58 Best Practices for Handling SSD Media BNC Cables and POWET ssamemanamemananemanamwaa 59 www Gemini444 com 2 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual RELEA e E 64 Firmware Version 1 4 100 lIG November 2012 64 Previous FIMMWONE EE 73 Rigueur Te dee RE 73 Firmware Version 1 3 100 A23 October 2012 75 The following Features for Firmware 1 2 100 still Apply cece eecccccssscceeeesececeeeceeeeescceseeseceseeneceesenes 77 Firmware Version 1 2 100 10 September20 ii IM 77 EE ENEE EECHER 89 Tovbe Ngong Be SUI OMT GE 90 HACA WONTON EE 91 SEA EKE e WA AI AA 92 www Gemini444 com 3 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual READ ME FIRST Before you begin using Gemini
16. 59 94 fps requires 2 SSD s but only one Gemini 4 4 4 recorded as Canon RMF files e RGB 4 4 4 1080P 10 bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps 29 97 and above requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files e RGB 4 4 4 1080P 12 bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps 25 and above requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files all 12 bit recordings require Gemini Transfer utility to convert 12 bit to 16 bit for editing e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 10 bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps 29 97 and above requires two SSD s recorded as DPX files e YCC 4 2 2 1080P 23 98 24 25 29 97 50 59 94 fps Recorded as 4 4 4 RGB for compatibility with industry standard software 29 97 and above requires two SSD s recorded as RGB 4 4 4 DPX files 59 94p requires Gemini Transfer utility to convert 10 bit to un packed for editing To be supported in the near future e Canon Half Raw Quad HD 3840x1080 50 59 94 fps requires 2 SSD s 100 119 9 fps requires two recorders four SSD s recorded as Canon RMF files e Canon Half Raw 4K 4096x1080 100 119 9 fps requires two recorders four SSD s recorded as Canon RMF files e RGB 4 4 4 1080P 10 bit 50 59 94 fps requires 2 SSD s recorded as DPX files e RGB 4 4 4 1080P 12 bit 50 59 94 fps requires 2 recorders 4 SSD s recorded as DPX files e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 10 bit 50 fps requires 2 SSD s recorded as DPX files e All Slow Fast rates which include up to 120 fps for both Half Ra
17. Analog Audio Input are not functioning at this time e Single link video inputs must be attached to the SDI A In port on the Gemini e When using Timecode Trigger as the Record Trigger repeated timescodes may be experienced on the final 2 or 3 frames of a given recording e The Apply LUT option only applies to 4 4 4 or RAW inputs Apply LUT does not work in 1080p50 60 DPX or any 4 2 2 single source e 1080p48 DPX is not supported at this time e Video may shift when formatting SSD s e 3Dis not enabled at this time e Files recorded with previous firmware on the Gemini may not play out of Gemini that has newer firmware e Playback may not work properly from SSD s with mixed video formats Additionally playback may not work properly if a video input is present at the time of Play which is different from the recorded material s video format www Gemini444 com 86 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Version 1 0 594 Features 10 Feb 12 e Added support for 1080p 24 00 frame rate in addition to the already supported 1080p23 98 and 1080p25 Additionally 1080p23 98 is reported more precisely as 23 98 in the Input Status window of the LCD screen e The DPX file naming convention was changed un sw o For the character preceding the frame counter digits we replaced the witha _ o Files now begin at 0000000 instead of 0000001 and count forward as before Example For a clip named CLIPOOO0001
18. No Canon2K10 BitRGB 23 98 24 CE CN No LI Canon2K10 BitRGB J SN No Canon2K10 BitRGB 29 97 30 tC CCC Ves AA No Canon2K10 BitRGB f OC TENT No Canon2K10 BitRGB 59 94 60 Not Supported No Canon2K10 BitRGB Im Li es TI No Gongon igpnnep 119 88 120 Not Supported BN E NN E NN No IL Canon4kHalfRaw ag ILL zi IL we Iw No Canon4kHalfRaw Ir zi Iw Iw No Canon4kHalfRaw Im TC NN No Canon4kHalfRaw om NN Oo EE EE D AA No Canon4kCinemaRaw 220 we we No Canon4kCinemaRaw 28 NN No Canon4kCinemaRaw NN No Canon4kCinemaRaw 22 AAA NN No Canon4kCinemaRaw 29 97 NN No Canon 4kCinemaRaw 380 NN No Canon4kCinemaRaw SO LC we TI we i No Canon4kCinemaRaw gt NN No Canon4kCinemaRaw PO NN Notes SSD s Needed 1 One 256 GB or One 512 GB SSD Needed 2 Two 256 GB or Two 512 GB SSD s Needed or one of each 2 512 GB Two 512 GB SSD s are required for performance reasons 256 GB SSD s cannot be used 4 Two 256 GB or Two 512 GB SSD s Needed or one of each in each of two Gemini 4 4 4 s NININTRP TR TRL te AIAIAINI NI N NI N N When only one SSD is required then the Gemini 4 4 4 will automatically span from one SSD to the next Please note that the removal or Hot Swapping of an SSD while the unit is recording or playing back is not supported Notes Packed and Use Transfer Utility If Packed is Yes then the DPX file is recorded in
19. On rare occasions after a RAlDed record record to 2 SSD s simultaneously a Mismatched SSD s for Record message will appear meaning that the 2 SSD s no longer have the required alignment to successfully accomplish further RAlDed recordings e Ifthe Gemini Recorder is in Canon Raw mode and a standard 1080p video input is attached to the Recorder instead of a Canon Raw input an inappropriate message such as Set Raw will sometimes appear In fact in this situation the unit should be set to DPX under Setup gt Mode in the Menu to record DPX from a standard 1080p input www Gemini444 com 76 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021313 Firmware Version 1 2 110 14 September 2012 This Release replaces the recently posted Firmware 1 2 100 It fixes clip naming of ARRIRAW records on the Gemini from an ARRIRAW camera in conjunction with using Camera or Timecode Record Trigger on the Gemini In Release 1 2 100 under certain conditions the clip names from ARRIRAW records can be duplicated causing an inability for computers to read the data correctly The following Features for Firmware 1 2 100 still apply Firmware Version 1 2 100 10 September 2012 SL ny IF YOU ARE UPDATING FROM FIRMWARE 1 0 54 TO THE NEW FIRMWARE 1 2 100 PLEASE NOTE Any SSD to be used for recording with the new firmware will first require a fresh formatting within the Gemini Recorder with the new firmware installed Additionally clips recorded wit
20. Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual MENU QUICK KEYS Menu Click to reveal main menu structure Click lt lt to collapse Hide Click to remove all content buttons from the screen Tap the monitor anywhere to reveal SSD Safe Eject Updates the file system and exposes recorded clips Recommended record all clips before safely ejecting SSD s for offloading data READ MORE PAGE 18 Metadata Rec Mode Playlist Play Mode SS See Preparations Setting Metadata page 18 for more information on Metatdata See Playback page 24 for more information on Playlist Set metadata prior to record ARRI ARRI Rec Mode Replaces Metadata Key ARR ONLY IN RAW MODE Click to reveal metadata sent from camera not editable data Next Take Click to reveal Clip Scene and Take info Click lt lt to collapse Demo Bag Displayed when in Demo Mode recorded video is watermarked ARRI MODE Corresponds to setting from Setup gt Mode ie DPX 3D ARI RMF Canon Tags Corresponds to special modes ie Timelapse Slow amp Fast Variframe SSD INFO Graphically display the space used space remaining on each of the SSD s Tap the graphical display to bring up a Status Box with more specific information about each SSD www Gemini444 com 16 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021313 MODE TOGGLE amp STATUS Across the bottom of your Gemini monitor you will find the Control Bar including Mode Functions and related Indicators
21. SSD Progress Bars With this release one can optionally display the SSD Progress Bars These graphically display the space used space remaining on each of the SSD s www Gemini444 com 80 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual e To display these just tap the SSD Info Icon on the upper left area of the Gemini 4 4 4 monitor You may also tap the graphical display to bring up a Status Box with more specific information about each SSD Dual Link Video Reversed Cable Protection For Dual Link inputs if the inputs are reversed Link A into Port B and Link B to Port A recording will now be blocked and a message displayed alerting the user to the problem This prevents the unit from recording when the input video is not valid since the inputs were reversed Video Input Integrity Checks The Video Input is now checked more closely for data integrity via CRC checking If data errors are occurring on the incoming video due for example to a faulty cable the user will be notified via a message displayed on the LCD screen Power Source Validation If the Gemini 4 4 4 does not start recording due to an inadequate power source the Gemini 4 4 4 will shut down and on subsequent power up will display a message alerting the user of insufficient power Be sure to provide sufficient power to the Gemini 4 4 4 e The regulated ALEXA 12 Volt Power Output the 2 Pin Connector is not adequate for powering the Gemini 4 4 4 and any other device simu
22. WARNING WARNING Use a Convergent Design AC Powered Transfer Station ONLY Do not use the first generation USB powered or any other USB powered transfer station Do not use any other 3 party transfer station this could compromise the data on your SSD media www Gemini444 com 4 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have the following items supplied with your Gemini 4 4 4 upon purchase Hard Case Gemini 4 4 4 Universal Transfer w Antistatic Foam Uncompressed Recorder Station HDMI Type Cto Type A HD SDI Oty 2 Power D Tap XLR Power Cable 4 Pin 4 Pin n 14 Seagate GoFlex Stylus amp USB 3 0 Adapter Microfiber Cloth incl w ARRIRAW Option AC Powered eSATA Transfer Station also available see page 31 Request yours here http convergent design com Products Gemini444 GeminiTransfer aspx IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE Only Convergent Design SSD s will work in the Gemini 4 4 4 These SSD s available in 256GB and 512GB must be purchased separately Your Gemini 4 4 4 dealer is an ideal place to purchase these1 8 SSD s www Gemini444 com 5 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual FEATURES The Gemini 4 4 4 is a professional high definition video recorder that fits in the palm of your hand and is easily mountable on your camera It is very light weight and small in size Gemini 4 4 4 functions as a high quality monitor with a wide viewing angle high brightness
23. a DC to DC converter with a 10V to 34V input 10 35V DC av DC 3A Vin Vout with a 8V 3A output to power the Gemini also works on the CD DC DC Converter nanoFlash The converter also includes over voltage reverse voltage rowan protection These converters will be available in September 2012 through authorized Convergent Design dealers www Gemini444 com 63 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual RELEASE NOTES Firmware Version 1 5 146 13 February 2013 Overview This new firmware is a significant upgrade for the Gemini 4 4 4 With this new release the Gemini 4 4 4 will be able to recover a clip that was being recorded when power is removed from the unit In other words the Gemini 4 4 4 can now recover the last clip automatically from power failures Also the variable amount of time that the Gemini 4 4 4 required to Close the files after a recording has been reduced to one second Playback can start after this one second delay Another recording can start in three seconds from the end of the previous recording These major enhancements require a change in operational procedures Now when one is ready to remove SSD s from the Gemini 4 4 4 it is necessary to press the SSD Safe Eject icon on the unit If one removes an SSD without pressing this icon then when the SSD is inserted into our Transfer Station the clips will not be visible A Read Me file will be present on the SSD as a reminder that clips are
24. a special space efficient method The free Convergent Design Transfer Utility must be used to unpack the data into normal DPX format Notes Gemini Clip Merge Utility Our Gemini Clip Merger Utility can be used to combine Striped Raided Records into Single Clips after the _SSD1 _SSD2 folders have been copied over to a common folder on a computer www Gemini444 com 39 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual POST WORKFLOW DPX Files 10 Bit Adobe All DPX files are 10 bit RGB 4 4 4 See page 13 for more information related to 1080p59 94 60 in Rec709 and LOG Software After Effects CS4 CS5 CS5 5 CS6 A3 Media Encoder CS5 CS5 5 CS6 kg Photoshop CS4 CS5 kg Premier Pro CS4 CS5 CS5 5 Sound Booth www Gemini444 com Imp Exp File Type Function and General Notes Check Playback Apply Color Correction Apply LUT Can be sent directly to Adobe Premier Media Encoder Create Proxy For help importing exporting and general workflow questions please visit the AE forum DVinfo forum and DVXuser forum Import Native Support for DPX e After Effects Project e Premier Pro Sequence e Uncompressed QuickTime Movie e After Effects Project e Premier Pro Sequence e Uncompressed QuickTime Movie e Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes Native Support for DPX e DPX e JPG etc Native Support for DPX Wav Audio Support After Effects Project Premier Pro Sequence Uncompressed QuickTime Movie
25. and Buttons Scene amp Take Status Line Mana 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT Caret Voltage Internal ii We BT ECK Remaining Temp Record Time Video Input Format Timecode Video Output Format Record Play Stop Button Mode Switch Description The status line will indicate when you have successfully changed or applied a setting Record Play Stop Button Click to initiate the appropriate action Record Stop Play Pause Scene amp Take Scene name set in Metadata Take auto increments from one record to the next 12 25 22 22 oa Tapping will move the arrow gt to toggle between Rec and Play Mode Remaining Record Time gt REC PLAY Remaining record time per card shown as SSD1 SSD2 uick Ke 2 y Click the caret to display options then click to apply IN RAW MODE Apply LUT is a Rec709 Generic LUT Without a LUT applied video is in Log C format www Gemini444 com 17 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual PREPARATIONS TIPS TECHNIQUES amp RECOMMENDATIONS The Gemini 4 4 4 is a sophisticated technologically advanced device A few simple tips techniques and recommendations can help ensure a successful shoot 1 Register your unit now as you need access to the Internet to do so It must be registered Otherwise the unit is disabled 2 Obtain the Gemini 4 4 4 and all the necessary batteries chargers well in advance of your shoot Please be certain to plug the power cable into the po
26. each SSD drive in the middle of the unit will display the following status color indicators Ready for record Recording IF FLASHING RED SEE TROUBLESHOOTING BELOW Play Mode CURRENTLY PLAYING SSD Firmware Updates If an SSD update is available a dialog will appear to update your SSD s upon insertion of the SSD Please perform SSD updates at your earliest convenience Ensure that SSD data is backed up and that the Gemini has a reliable power source before updating SSD s This process takes about 30 seconds www Gemini444 com 24 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021313 RECORDING Recording Time Media 1080p 1080p 1080p 23 ge 29 59 256GB SSD 256GB SSD x1 25668 SSD x2 Gelee sizcassooa e s e w z 1080p48 not supported in Firmware 1 1 2 Frame rates of 29 97 30p and above require two SSD s 256 GB or 512 GB Frame rates of 59 94 60p require two 512GB SSD s ARRIR AWM EE ari 16 a 080p iosop 1080p 23 97 24 1080p25 29 97 30 1080p48 ST 59 25668 SSD x1 fas La In 256GB SSD x2 GEES 1268 SSD x2 ae ee oe SE E Frame rates of 48p and above require two SSD s 256 GB or 512 GB Frame rates of 59 94 60p require two 512GB SSD s It is recommended that you do not exceed 250 recorded clips per SSD Canon Cinema Raw rmf 1080p 1080p 1080p 23 97 24 1080p25 29 97 30 1080p50 59 94 60 256GB SSD x1 om ma ow a a o m asecB ssp
27. for more details If Sensor Rate on the ALEXA 30 or less Rec Out must 30 or less DO NOT set Sensor Rate to less than 1 DO NOT set Sensor Rate to 23 98 and Rec Out to 24 DO NOT set Sensor Rate to 29 97 and Rec Out to 30 Sensor Rate must be less than or equal to Rec Out Enable Disable Options Enable ARRIRAW 3D Canon 4K Cinema Raw In order to enable the ARRIRAW feature not in Demo Mode you must purchase the ARRIRAW Upgrade to the Gemini 4 4 4 unit The purchase is facilitated through your local dealer Convergent Design will provide you a unique key to activate your unit For more details about Upgrade Procedure see page 44 Disable ARRIRAW 3D Canon 4K Cinema Raw Activated ARRIRAW feature can be disabled enabled To disable ARRIRAW back in Demo Mode 1 On the Gemini go to Gemini gt Keys gt Raw 2 Tap the Key s field OK the text will change to SET DEMO tap again text will change to OOOODEMO Enter 4 digit Demo password available upon request from Convergent Design ARRIRAW 3D feature is now in Demo mode 3 Tore enable ARRIRAW simply go to the Raw Keys field in the Menu and enter the correct Activation Key provided upon purchase of the ARRIRAW feature Canon C500 Slow Fast Support where 2 recorders are required Only the maximum slow fast rate is supported Frame Record Interval Record not supported www Gemini444 com 15
28. on the firmware version that you wish to download Note You may reinstall an earlier version of the firmware if desired For Windows 7 Other Windows Computers will be similar See below for Mac instructions 8 Click on Save As 9 Navigate to the folder you just created www Gemini444 com 53 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 10 Click on Save The file you saved will be Gemini 1 1 2 zip or the current firmware version number 11 Navigate to this folder and file You may just click on Open Folder 12 Double Click on this file It will be something like Gemini 1 0 105 zip but with the current firmware number 13 Click on Extract All Files 14 Click on Extract 15 Double Click on Gemini 1 0 105 or current firmware version number 16 Drag and Drop the GEM_UPDATE folder to your SSD Drive Listed under Computer on the left hand side of your screen Note The SSD may be No Name and it can be any Drive Letter but it will have a CLIPS folder on the drive Do not copy the firmware update into the CLIPS folder Answer Yes to Do you want to copy this folder without Encryption And Answer Yes to Do you want to copy this file without Encryption Skip over For Mac instructions to finish the update For Mac 8 Start with Steps 1 through 7 above 9 Double click on the GEM_UPDATE zip 10 Copy or Drag GEM_UPDATE folder to SSD For Both Mac and Windows PC conti
29. recorded clip e Added Screen Flip function Gemini gt Set gt LCD gt Flip to flip the Video and On Screen Display by 180 degrees This is to allow more flexibility of mounting the Gemini 4 4 4 as it can now be mounted upside down while still viewing the image and menus in the upright position This does not flip the recorded image Flipping of the recorded image will come with the 3D Option e Added LCD Screen LED Brightness setting Gemini gt Set gt LCD gt Brightness 20 to 100 Brightness adjustable in 10 increments e Added LTC timecode input source via remote port and adaptor cable Inputs gt Timecode gt Source o LTC Timecode may be used in conjunction with the Record gt Trigger gt Timecode setting to start and stop recordings on the Gemini via incrementing Timecode for starting record and stopped Timecode for stopping record in the same manner as with Embedded SDI Timecode e Added current time date display via the System Status button lower left corner of LCD touch screen press button to bring up a larger System Status Info box e Beta support for 3G video inputs is included in this release NOTE Due to the addition of audio files XML files and Play List in this firmware release any SSD to be used for recording with the new firmware will first require a fresh formatting within the Gemini Recorder with the new firmware installed Additionally for any SSD s containing clips recorded on previous firmware
30. s Vari Frame setting e Fixed compatibility with Mac OS Mountain Lion SSD mounting and interaction with Finder was very sluggish the interaction is now back to normal Please note It is imperative that only the Convergent Design Universal Transfer Station in conjunction with a GoFlex or other compatible USB Firewire Thunderbolt adapter is to be used for offloading data from an SSD to any computer Do not use the original eSATA Transfer Station with the Convergent Design SSD s as the original transfer stations are susceptible to damaging the SSD s under certain conditions Also be certain to use the Volume Safe Eject within Mac Finder and Windows Safely Remove Hardware icon in bottom right of screen if available before pulling an SSD from the Transfer Station after data has been offloaded Pulling an SSD without using Volume Safe Eject on the Mac can damage the SSD e With a recent firmware upgrade the Sony F3 camera now has 2 options for it s SDI Rec Control which activates Camera Trigger to the Gemini Recorder Please note that only the HD SDI Remote I F option works properly with the Gemini Do not use the Synchro Rec option e For using Vari Frame with the ARRI ALEXA please note the following o If Sensor Rate on the ALEXA is set to 30 or less set the Record Out to 30 or less as well o Do not set the Sensor Rate to less than 1 on the ALEXA o Do not set the Sensor Rate on the ALEXA to
31. the DPX files will be named CLIPOOO0001_O0000000 DPX CLIPOOO0001_0000001 DPX CLIPOOO0001_O0000002 DPX_ etc e Fixed Outputs Mode setting to be correctly saved when the setting is changed e Added a Next Take info button on the left side of screen which when chosen displays the Clip Scene and Take which will be used for the next recording Please refer to the Metadata discussion below e Fixed bug in which timecode would inappropriately repeat or skip from one DPX file to the next within a recording e Fixed rare 0 000001 pixel repetition within video frames e Lessened the sensitivity of scroll buttons when scrolling and adjusting values on the LCD screen e Added Support for CineFlex cameras with earlier firmware versions that do not comply with SMPTE Specs Dual link HD SDI signals will now be recognized appropriately from these cameras Added Metadata functionality o Metadata may be entered and edited through the Metadata tab along the left side of LCD screen in Live Rec Mode o The Scene and Take fields along with the Clip Name for the next recording are displayed just above the timecode display which is located along the bottom row of the LCD screen when the Next Take info button is selected on the left bottom of LCD o During Record Metadata is saved in various locations within the header of every DPX file the Metadata within the DPX header is viewable within some software programs ona com
32. the Gemini Recorder will not provide a Play List for these clips the only Play function will be Play All In order to play clips recorded with earlier firmware you must select the All function in the Play List and insert SSD s with the older clips only after powering the unit Known Issues 1 0 594 e During playback of clips from the Gemini Recorder if the Loop option is selected the video audio can get out of sync with respect to each other over time Additionally during Loop play the audio may disappear altogether These are only limitations of the Loop play the actual recorded video audio files are intact and in sync e During playback of clips from the Gemini Recorder the only functions available are Play and Stop both functions are available via the Play Stop button on the bottom of screen At this time no other Play functions such as Pause or Trick Play functions are available e During playback on rare occasions the video can shift vertically Restarting the Play will correct the video shift This is only present while playing from the Gemini the actual recorded video files are intact e HDMI Output and Analog Audio Input are not supported at this time Future firmware release e Single Link video inputs must be attached to the SDI A In port on the Gemini e When using Timecode Trigger as the Record Trigger repeated timecodes may be experienced on the final 2 or 3 fra
33. the drive to rebuild itself e After 20 minutes power off the Gemini 4 4 4 wait 5 seconds then power it on again If the recovery was successful then the SSD LED will turn green after about 10 seconds or so We may also be able to recover the files Please contact tech support for more details e f an SSD does recover please sequester this drive and do not record any additional video to this drive We may be able to recover the last take if no additional recording is added to the card Again please contact tech support for additional guidance e When prompted please perform SSD Update to version xxx takes 30 seconds This greatly impacts reliability and performance of the SSDS www Gemini444 com 60 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Transferring SSD Video Using PC MAC Updating Firmware e Due to the marginal power output of most USB power supplies we recommend switching from the original eSATA transfer station to the new Universal Transfer Station as soon as possible The Universal Transfer station has a built in AC power source with more than adequate power to ensure safe transfers of SSD data lt gt PC MAC This new transfer station is compatible with the following adapters from the hard drive manufacturer Seagate The transfer method is listed in preferred order NOT INCLUDED PLEASE PURCHASE SEPARATELY Thunderbolt Seagate GoFlex Model STAE121 We have measured 325 375MB sec transfer rates to a fast RAID drive
34. the overall SSD power to close to 10 Watts Add the power requirements for the LCD and other control circuit and total Gemini power can reach 16 watts SSD drives are very sensitive to power glitches especially during write operations A significant drop in the voltage can cause an errant write in the SSD which can corrupt a frame of video scramble the file directory FAT or worse case cause an unrecoverable drive failure Power management is therefore crucial for reliable operation Particularly challenging is managing the power spike which occurs during the transition from idle mode to record as well as closing the files at the conclusion of a record session Power can instantly jump from 6 to 16 watts when the record button is pressed So a power system that seemed adequate in idle mode live view may instantly cause the Gemini to reboot and wipe out one or more SSDs during the transition to record mode Inadequate power can also cause failures during file closing at the end of a record session which causes a second spike due to updating FAT tables etc Additionally insufficient SSD power can also lead to failures during the offload of video data from the SSD to a computer or loading new Gemini firmware updates onto the SSD Anytime an SSD is connected to a PC MAC the operating system may perform file indexing operations which can result in write operations to the SSD Even in idle mode SSDs perform housekeeping operations www Gemini444 c
35. to avoid performing the Firmware Update again c Reformat the SSD Click on Menu then Gemini then SSD s then Format SSD1 or Format SSD2 This step is very important Then power off the Gemini 4 4 4 then Power it back on If you fail to perform this step to power cycle the unit then all features of the Gemini 4 4 4 may not work properly TROUBLE SHOOTING UPDATE FAILED or EMERGENCY UPDATE Check your power source pull the power and then run the update again MAKE SURE THERE IS NO VIDEO SOURCE plugged into the unit and that there is only ONE SSD PRESENT If this process fails twice contact Support www Gemini444 com 56 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Specifications Four SDI ports 2 In HD SDI Single Link Dual Link 3G 2 Out HD SDI Single Link Dual Video I O Ports Link HDMI Out Video Standards Video Formats De eC REC 709 ARRIRAW 3D DPX RGB 444 YCC 422 1080p up to 30fps Dual Gen locked inputs recorded Stereo 3D individually with Combining options for display Canon 4K Cinema Raw Canon 4K Half Raw Canon 2K 10 Bit Canon 1080p 12 Bit Canon 1080p 10 Bit Record Options EE Compressed 1080p 10 Bit RGB 444 up to 60fps DPX with TC and metadata audio recorded as wav Uncompressed file RAW Formats Multi Stream x2 Live Preview Playback Single Stream Anaglyph 50 50 Composite Log Viewing LUTs Playback Control Metadata 1 8 SSD Transfer Station compatible with Seagate GoFle
36. via the Play Stop button on the bottom of screen At this time no other Play functions such as Pause or Trick Play functions are available e HDMI Output and Analog Audio The HDMI Output and Analog Audio Input and Headphone Output are not enabled at this time e High Frame Rate Video Inputs DPX 4 2 2 only For DPX Recordings with high frame rate inputs 48 50 59 94 or 60p only 4 2 2 inputs are supported not 4 4 4 inputs The 4 2 2 input is up converted and recorded as RGB 4 4 4 DPX In other frame rates both 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 inputs are supported e Audio Video Sync May be off by up to 2 frames e Loop Play of RAIDed Records Loop Play of RAIDed Records is not functioning www Gemini444 com 83 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Firmware Version 1 1 2 Version 1 1 2 Features 25 May 12 NOTE Due to changes in formatting in the firmware release any SSD to be used for recording with the new firmware will first require a fresh formatting within the Gemini Recorder with the new firmware installed Additionally clips recorded with previous firmware may not play out of Gemini with newer firmware e Added Camera Record Trigger Record gt Trigger gt Camera This enables compatible cameras to send Record Start and Record Stop signals to the Gemini via the camera s menu e Added support for 1080p29 97 and 1080p30 4 4 4 10 bit DPX recording Recording is split RAIDED across two SSD s due to the high data rate r
37. with great contrast and no compromise video playback device The footage from the Gemini 4 4 4 can be easily incorporated into virtually any workflow using your favorite codec or as native uncompressed DPX sequences With an extra cost option Gemini 4 4 4 is also capable of recording combining and playing back 3D video The Gemini 4 4 4 records to specially certified and tested 1 8 solid state hard drives that can be purchased from Convergent Design through your local dealer UNCOMPRESSED 4 4 4 RGB 10 Bit AND 12 Bit QUALITY The Gemini 4 4 4 records in the highest quality possible no other recorder exceeds the image quality of the Gemini 4 4 4 The Gemini 4 4 4 records Full Uncompressed 4 4 4 RGB and also accepts 4 2 2 camera signals This ensures that 100 of the quality of your video signal will be maintained There are no signal losses no artifacts and no loss of quality whatsoever This is especially important when recording Log video such as Sony S Log or LogC The precise values for each bit are recorded No bit values are changed in any way thus preserving the full integrity of your images Recording full 4 4 4 is the proper way to record S Log and Log C Recording 4 2 2 from a 4 4 4 capable camera is a compromise ARRIRAW OPTION paid firmware upgrade Gemini 4 4 4 is ARRI Certified supporting ARRIRAW ari 2048 x 1650 up to 60fps from any ALEXA model camera 16 9 and supports 4 3 up to 48fps with desqueeze Suppo
38. 23 98 and the Record Out to 24 o Do not set the Sensor Rate on the ALEXA to 29 97 and the Record Out to 30 o Sensor Rate must be less than or equal to Record Out rate e For this release to boot into ARRIRAW or 3D DPX via the Setup gt Mode menu a memory swap may be required which will take about 1 minute A dialog prompt will guide the user through this process Known Issues o 3D DPX Recording occasional incorrect values in timecode e Canon Raw Recording occasional incorrect values in timecode e Canon Raw Recording occasionally the last frame or 2 of a clip are unusable If the Gemini Recorder is in Canon Raw mode and a standard 1080p video input is attached to the Recorder instead of a Canon Raw input an inappropriate message such as Set Raw will sometimes appear In fact in this situation the unit should be set to DPX under Setup gt Mode in the Menu to record DPX from a standard 1080p input www Gemini444 com 74 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Firmware Version 1 3 100 22 October 2012 Beta Support for Canon Raw from Canon C500 Beta support for record play of Canon Raw 23 98 25 29 97 50 and 59 94 fps recorded as Canon RMF files e QUAD HD 3820x2160 and 4K 4096x2160 are supported Frame rates up to 29 97p require 2 SSD s for recording e 50p and 59 94p frame rates require 2 recorders and 4 SSD s for recording due to the high data rate For these rates the us
39. 4 4 4 we strongly suggest you review the included Quick Start Guide as well as 1 Always record to the INTERNAL MEDIA OF THE CAMERA this is critical for proper timecode and ideal for dual media backup 2 DO NOT PULL POWER OR MEDIA SSD SxS CF from the unit or your camera during record or playback This may result in data that is unrecoverable 3 Power and Cabling Make sure you have PROPER POWER 6 19V DC plugged in to the proper power spigot left side of recorder and that 3G rated SDI cables are used 4 Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting 5 Before using the SSD s it is IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT them in the Gemini 4 4 4 Formatting SSD media is a DESTRUCTIVE PROCESS all existing data will be lost during format 6 Ensure that the camera s viewfinder data is not being recorded IF YOU SEE VIEW FINDER DATA ON THE GEMINI 4 4 4 monitor then it will be recorded 7 NEVER DELETE ANY FILES OFF AN SSD FROM A COMPUTER except when going through a firmware update procedure 8 While we recommend that you always maintain the latest firmware on your Gemini 4 4 4 we DO NOT RECOMMEND UPDATING IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHOOT 9 When offloading media ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP COPY ideally to a RAID1 10 GENLOCK YOUR CAMERAS this is recommended in all multi cam shoots and critical in 3D 11 Ensure to allow Gemini to finish closing a Record file before taking any further action WARNING
40. 4 support of Ca non C500 3D Support for C500 23 30p supported firmware 1 4 101 future release to support 1080p 12 Bit23 98 24 and 2K 23 98 24 25p NEVER and Cinema Raw Items in gray oe will be released separately at a Record times assume all slots filled with 512 GB SSD s IE max recording time QHD Half is Quad HD with half the vertical resolution 4K Half Raw has half the vertical resolution of 4K Raw later date The recorded frame size is 3840x1080 but the debayered frame size is 3840 x 2160 for ease in editing The recorded frame size is 4096x1080 but the debayered frame size is 4096 x 2160 for ease in editing No Slow Fast Support in DPX Only in 50p System Frequency www Gemini444 com 89 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Trouble Shooting amp Support Please read the User Manual before contacting support We highly recommend that you follow these steps 1 UPDATE YOUR GEMINI Visit the Gemini 4 4 4 Firmware Updates page on the website and confirm that you are running the latest version Please refer to Firmware Updates on page 22 for more about checking the system for current version and updating http www convergent design com ProductUpdates Gemini444 aspx 2 VISITOUR FORUM We have a very active forum and you may find the answer you are looking for as well as support from the Convergent Design community http www dvinfo net forum convergent design nanoflash 3 REFER TO DOCUMENTATION Please r
41. A white balance shutter speed and log in Post This allows for the most image flexibility Depending on your workflow ARRIRAW files are often exported ASA 4 4 4 RGB DPX or Tiff files see the DPX Section above for compatible NLE s The following are NLE s supporting ARRIRAW workflow ARRI ARRIRAW A l ern e Import ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 ARRIRAW Preview Playback Export DPX TIFF Convert to universal format DPX E e ARRIRAW Frame User defined looks for custom rendering e Rec709 DPX TIFF Custom Look File ARRI LUT e ARRIRAW Frame e User defined looks for custom rendering Generator e Rec709 DPX TIFF Custom Look 8 LUTs Check Playback Import Native Support for ARRIRAW 1 6 9 4 3 Apply Color Correction Apply LUT After Effects Can be sent directly to Adobe Premier Media CS6 e After Effects Project Encoder F e Premier Pro Sequence Create Proxy e Uncompressed QuickTime Movie For help importing exporting and general e Final Production workflow questions please visit the AE forum DVinfo forum and DVXuser forum Media Encoder Import e After Effects Project Encode to Codec of choice Cep e Premier Pro Sequence fz SE e Uncompressed QuickTime Movie This will be dependent of any Codec installed on your p e Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes machine Re Native Support for DPX TIFF Viewer individual frames otoshop Used to check a Single Frame CS6 TIFF Check Playback F DPX Apply LUT JPG etc Create Proxy Viewer
42. Check playback Glue Tools M ak Compressor Import Gees EE Quicktime 3 5 FCP 7 ProRes 4 FCP X DNxHD Ekoort With Glue Tools you can import DPX files then H Encode to Codec of choice Glue Tools Mac Cineform Remaster Final Cut Pro aber WANA e Check Playback Wav Audio Support e Edit ai Plug In allows you to import DPX files directly Final Production deliverable file Soundtrack Pro Zb Imp Exp Wav Audio Support e Edit Audio www Gemini444 com 41 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual DPX Quicktime Pro Plug In Native DPX import e Export mdo EE W i DPX w Glue Tools e Encode to Codec of choice AutoDesk e Native Support for DPX Create Proxy Check Real Time Playback Apply Color Correction Apply LUT Edit e NLE e Uncompressed QuickTime Movie e Final Production Avid Create Proxy e Native Support for DPX Gei ei e Wav Audio Supported Gig Pre E Final Production Export to Final Cut Pro Import Native Support for DPX MetaFuze e Encode ki e Create Proxy Export Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes WA Metafuse 9 Cineform Studio OH Cineform Professional Media Composer Import e Check Playback 5 5 j l e Edit 6 Audio Wav Audio Support ka Plug In allows you to import DPX files directly Final Production deliverable file Pro Tools l l l wi Imp Exp Wav Audio Support e Edit Audio DPX Plug In EE e Check Playback Cineform Studio e Edit Import Cineform Professional olor Gonee Symph
43. Color Correction QUANTEL Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 check playback TABIA a NLE Apply Look LUTs P Final Production Color Correction SGO Check playback Mistika Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Se ka er e NLE Apply Look LUTs e Final Production Color Correction www Gemini444 com 47 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual TWEAK Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Ge playback Export as l Apply Look LUTS e Final Production Color Correction Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 te playback i Seri e NLE l Apply Look LUTS D Final Production Color Correction CONVERGENT DESIGN Import ARRIRAW 48 60p clips Gemini Clip This software merges clips SSD1 amp SSD2 for all Merger Raided formats See table page 37 38 Export Combined Clips Takes Canon Cinema Raw Files The Gemini 4 4 4 is cable of recording Canon RAW files which must be processed with Canon s Raw Utility This will allow you to debayhor change the white balance and ASA of your files then Export the files as a 10 Bit or 16 Bit DPX The Exported dpx files then be used with the following editors Color Correctors The Gemini 4 4 4 is capable of recording 12 Bit 4 4 4 files and 12 Bit 4 2 2 files from the Canon C500 which we need to be used with the Gemini Transfer program to unpack the files to 16 Bit Once the files are unpacked they can be used with the following editor s Color Co
44. DI B Output DUAL CHANNEL RECORDING via 3D Option With the 3D Option you are able to record two cameras simultaneously Camera 1 to SDI A and Camera 2 to SDI B Depending on your settings you can see both channels for preview playback one separately or Camera 1 on the Gemini and Camera 2 out to a monitor Cameras MUST be gen locked 4 2 2 to 4 4 4 UP CONVERSION The Gemini 4 4 4 records in DPX file format an industry standard for high end post processing To conform with widely used software that accepts the DPX file format the Gemini 4 4 4 automatically up converts up reses to 4 4 4 This is accomplished by using a sophisticated routine that uses the weighted average of nearby pixels to ensure that the 4 4 4 is of high quality even when the source video is 4 2 2 PLEASE NOTE The Gemini 4 4 4 will record from either a 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 camera A 4 2 2 signal will be up resed to 4 4 4 SPECIAL RECORDING CAPABILITIES Time Lapse Vari Frame Project Frame Rate and high frame rates up to 60fps are all supported HD TOUCH SCREEN FOR RECORD AND PLAYBACK The Gemini 4 4 4 is easily controlled using the touch screen A Stylus is provided to prevent the LCD Monitor from being smudged www Gemini444 com 7 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual DUAL SSD The Gemini 4 4 4 is unique in that it supports two SSD s for both recording and playback To extend recording time a recording can automatically span from one SSD to another Th
45. Gemini444 com LTC to 6 pin via remote port and adaptor cable Embedded Audio SDI E as Additional Information Compatible cameras include Canon C300 XF305 Sony F3 ARRI ALEXA via SDI Remote camera setting The last three digits will auto increment from one recording to the next If you are using more than one Gemini unit it is recommended that at least the first two characters of this name be set different from one Gemini unit to the next It is best to simultaneous record in camera Information is received via SDI from the camera Note if the Next Reel is not available from the ARRI the Gemini Recorder will create the Next Reel This option available only in DPX Mode Note C500 does not provide clip name when in slow fast Additional Information For non zero timecode set your camera s timecode output if it has one ARRI Not supported in ARRIRAW 2 Channels Supported ARRI No audio provided at p48 50 59 94 60 13 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual OUTPUT Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Option Description Additional Information When the Gemini is recording the SDI and HDMI e This red bar is not recorded in the Gemini If you output will display a red bar on the bottom of the are using a separate recorder to record the screen to indicate an active record When ready L R R L f output of the Gemini turn this setting off to record a green bar will ap
46. Recording Record Tally option in the menu Outputs gt Rec Tally When activated this option is now expanded to include a Green Tally Bar indicator on the outputs when the Gemini Recorder is in a Record Ready state And then as before with this option activated while Recording a Red Tally Bar is placed at the bottom of the monitor outputs Bug Fixes Version 1 5 146 e From Canon C500 4K Raw fixed a bug in which the recorded data on the Gemini Recorder would on rare occasions have a random set of 5 pixels in a given frame which would be shifted a single pixel to the left or right This tiny error in the video data was not visible or at worst barely visible to the naked eye This has been fixed e Fixed a WAV audio issue that caused WAV files to not import Known Bugs Version 1 5 146 e On rare occasions when playing back recorded footage within the Gemini Recorder the display will roll or shift the video and play in an odd fashion The recorded video however is not effected and remains intact Stopping and restarting Play fixes the display and outputs e On rare occasions timecode can repeat from 1 frame to the next and then is corrected thereafter e When recording Canon Raw Quad HD after a Record session has ended the display on the Gemini Recorder will go black momentarily This does not effect the recorded data or the functioning of the unit whatsoever e The message Video Input Stream Errors Check Cables
47. SDI A SDIB Remote 6 19V In In In Out Out Out Out Tally Power SDI A SDIB Audio HDMI Audio SDIA SDIB Remote IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT Tally www Gemini444 com 9 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual WARNING DO NOT ENCLOSE THE UNIT IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER Keep the area around the cooling fins vertical lines on the back of the Gemini open for air flow Unit temperature must not exceed 65 C Gemini 4 4 4 and SSD s will operate at full potential under these conditions Keep the unit vertical for bet cooling MENU STRUCTURE The Gemini 4 4 4 menu can be accessed through the buttons along the top of the screen By tapping on a Main Menu heading a Sub Menu 1 navigation will appear Likewise by tapping a Sub Menu 1 heading a Sub ltem 2 and so on may appear and subsequently provide you with an Option related to that GEMINI 7 INPUTS JJ RECORD R OUTPUTS gt SET ZA LCD AUTO HIDE ABOUT prema ON SSD S Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Available Hz Sub Menu Selection Setting Saved On www Gemini444 com 10 Page Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 1 Option Auto Hide Off 2 39 1 LCD Guides 1 85 1 Fli i Off Brightness SET Time gt Date ay Menu Reset Metadata Unit ARRIRAW ARRI Canon Raw Format SSD 1 Format SSD 2 Format Both O A ID lt Lo LA Oo www Gemini444 com Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Description The on screen menu will disapp
48. SSD s gt FORMAT SSD1 or GEMINI gt SSD s gt FORMAT SSD2 or FORMAT BOTH from the Menu to format the SSD s This process will take approximately 30 seconds for a 256GB and 60 seconds for 512GB cards Initializing SSD Drives If a SSD is removed from Gemini Mac or PC while still being accessed you may have to wait until the drive gets reinitialized in either the Gemini Mac or PC This may take up to 5 minutes IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE After the SSD s have been used to record any video the video must be transferred to another device before reformatting the SSD s otherwise the video will be lost forever www Gemini444 com 23 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual AT RYE p f ee tt 256c SSD Status Indicators A CL D em LEE SSD 1 gt SSD 2 Gemini 4 4 4 Recorder Convergent Design GEMINI INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS 3D SSD Status Indicators The LED lights associated with each SSD drive will display the following status color indicators Drive needs to be formatted within the Gemini Drive is completely full and can be played back or formatted for a new record Drive is ready to record SSD card is initializing Drive is currently playing back Drive is currently recording NEVER REMOVE SSD DURING RECORD OR PLAYBACK Powering Up System Test Drive has old clips which can be played back but to record new SSD s must be formatted System Status Indicators The LED lights located in between
49. able 3 Right click the Drive Letter in the Drop down Menu choose Properties 4 Choose the Hardware tab 5 Inthe available list choose the option which begins C400 be sure to choose the C400 option and not a different drive 6 Click the Properties button 7 Choose the Change Settings button 8 Click the Policies tab 9 Turn off un check the Enable write cache option or in some versions of Windows 7 select check Quick Removal option 10 Press Ok and you re done This procedure may need to be repeated if a future insertion of an SSD creates a different Drive Letter within Windows Explorer If the Drive Letter does not change from one insertion to the next the procedure does not need to be repeated If you are unable to perform the above For Windows 7 then you may power your computer off then attach the Transfer Station SSD and both cables then power on your computer In this case the computer should recognize your drive After copying files to the SSD you may need to shut down your computer for the Windows Cache to be cleared so that the files are actually written to the SSD Allow 10 20 seconds for Windows to recognize the SSD after insertion www Gemini444 com 36 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Windows XP Avoid having the SSD attached at time of booting a Windows XP machine Otherwise if an SSD is attached at time of Windows boot up Window
50. ally e Optional Feature Protection Optional features such as ARRIRAW or 3D are enabled via a menu item where an Authorization Code for each specific optional feature is entered o Once the codes have been entered to prevent the accidental removal of the Authorization Codes a simple password is now necessary to remove the Authorization Codes o This is important to prevent the accidental deletion of an Authorization Code which may cause a disruption in your shooting o This password protected process allows rental houses for a given rental to enable disable certain features as appropriate o This helps each customer as a Gemini 4 4 4 without the extra features may rent for a lower amount and this helps the rental house as only features actually rented may be used o To disable an already Activated Paid Upgrade Feature a simple password is now required This password is available upon request from Convergent Design 720 221 3861 o Once an Authorization Code has been removed the feature is no longer able to be used for production there will be a watermark in the images if it is www Gemini444 com 82 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual used o And just by reentering the 8 Digit Authorization Code the feature may be reactivated Bug Fixes e Fixed a bug in which if the video source was lost during record the Gemini Recorder would delay any action until the video source returned The Gemini now when the video sourc
51. ance reasons Convergent Design cannot accept any product that is returned via U S Postal Service Returns will be accepted from Federal Express UPS DHL or other comparable freight carrier Products repaired out of warranty are shipped at customer s expense www Gemini444 com 93 Page
52. atus Line will indicate that you are now in Play Review Mode WARNING WARNING WARNING DO NOT REMOVE EITHER SSD CARD DURING PLAYBACK n 2 Tap the blue Play Button The most recent clip taken will immediately begin playing PLAY REVIEW MODE 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT E gt 12 25 22 22 BE SE 3 When Play has been initiated the button will change to a Pause Button 4 When you have completed your review tap the Mode again to toggle back to REC Mode 5 For proper playback all recorded video should be the same video format Also assure that any video input present during play is the same format as the recorded material however a video input is not required during playback WARNING WARNING WARNING COPYING FILES TO A FORMATTED SSD FOR PLAYBACK ON THE GEMINI 4 4 4 FROM A MAC PC IS NOT SUPPORTED Note In ARRIRAW Mode live preview and playback for p48 50 and 60 will be at 24 25 and 30 respectively A SS SEA RRI A www Gemini444 com 28 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual PLAYLIST For additional options in playback you may choose the Playlist Menu Quick Key to display a list of clips including metadata and other clip information To reveal hide clip info simply tab the lt lt button Di Arr Z roor All high speed clips will playback at half rate 1 Make sure your Toggle is in PLAY Mode 2 Click the Playlist Quick Key in the left upper third of the monitor i
53. available but the SSD 1 needs to go through the Safe Eject procedure on the Gemini Recorder So if this does occur one just needs to insert the SSD or SSD s into any Gemini 4 4 4 and then press the SSD Safe Eject icon 1 SSD Safe Eject Starting with this firmware release prior to removing an SSD from the Gemini 4 4 4 one must first press the SSD Safe Eject Icon on the front of the Gemini 4 4 4 The SSD Safe Eject icon updates the file system of the SSD Unless this step is performed the clips recorded on the SSD will not be visible to another computer system Please refer to the notes above for additional information Please note It is recommended that you record all clips on the Gemini 4 4 4 to a given SSD prior to performing an SSD Safe Eject on the SSD In other words From the time a given SSD is formatted until the next time the SSD is formatted it is preferable to record all clips and then perform a single SSD Safe Eject when you are ready to offload upload to another device all of the clips Removing an SSD without pressing the SSD Safe Eject icon will not cause any damage or loss of data whatsoever It simply means the clips will not be visible to the computer until a safe eject is performed on the SSD This also means that it is perfectly safe to power a unit down with SSD s inserted and not ejected and power the unit back up with the SSD s still inserted Of course is it always preferable to
54. ch it does when simultaneous in camera recording is taking place while the Gemini is recording via Camera Trigger With ExtClip enabled the Gemini Recorder will create the clip names with the following structure AA000101_121031 0001 0000001 RMF In which e the 1 8 characters are provided by the C500 to match the camera s internal recording clip name e the next 6 characters following are year month day YY MM DD as set on the Gemini Recorder e the next 4 characters following _ are the last 4 digits of the camera serial number e the next 7 characters following _ are the frame counter digits e RMF is the Canon Raw specific file extension sw If ExtClip is disabled when the Gemini Recorder is retrieving the clip name from the C500 the Gemini Recorder will create simpler clip names with the following structure AA000101_0000001 RMF www Gemini444 com 68 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual In which e The 1 8 characters are provided by the C500 to match the camera s internal recording clip name e The next 7 characters following _ are the frame counter digits e RMF is the Canon Raw specific file extension 7 SSD Smart Status Detailed SSD information such as expected SSD life is now available in the SSD information popup accessible by pressing SSD Info tab and then pressing the SSD percent filled bar 8 Expanded Tally Function Green for Record Ready Red for
55. cts htm l Select Cineon DPX Pro for Final Cut Studio 9 Obtain a way to back up your data in the field A good backup procedure is to have two backups stored on separate devices and have all of your footage checked visually prior to reformatting and reusing the SSD s 10 Purchase enough SSD s plus some extras Be certain that you have enough so that you can shoot while the backups are being made and the footage is being checked 11 While shooting during breaks playback you footage from within the Gemini 4 4 4 to check that everything is working fine But more importantly transfer you footage to a backup then play the footage from the backup to ensure that all is good 12 Feel free to call Skype or email Support 24 7 We strive to provide world class support If you don t reach us at one number try another Support Contact Info See Page 40 13 Ensure that camera viewfinder data is not being sent to the Gemini 4 4 4 Record a test and then play it back If you see viewfinder data while you are recording or on layback please turn off OSD On Screen Display otherwise this will be recorded in your files 14 Do not use Beta firmware for production work www Gemini444 com 18 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 15 Do not over tighten the x 20 or 3 8 x 16 screws You can damage the case 16 Please do not open the Gemini 4 4 4 case as this voids the warranty 17 Here is a tip to help your shoot be a success
56. d and must have the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package RMA numbers and return address may be obtained from Technical Support Convergent Design RMA 4465 Northpark Drive 400 Colorado Springs CO 80907 EMAIL cdsupport convergent design com WEBSITE www convergent design com or www gemini444 com Phone 720 221 3861 Preferred Mountain Time or 866 654 0080 or 803 278 0941 For After Hours Support 24 7 719 930 1376 For After Hours Support 24 7 Transit damage caused by inadequate packaging also invalidates the warranty agreement Please ship the unit in its original packaging if possible Within the United States the unit may be shipped directly to Convergent Design once an RMA is obtained Outside the United States please coordinate with your dealer which will then coordinate with our distributor for your part of the world Our goal is to ensure that the units are shipped properly and that the units will clear customs without incurring extra charges In some cases your local dealer or distributor may be able to provide you with a loaner unit www Gemini444 com 92 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual All products must be shipped prepaid to Convergent Design or preferably through the dealer from which the unit was purchased if outside the US If you purchased the unit from a dealer outside of your normal trading zone then you may be charged for return shipping to your location For insur
57. d on 512GB Drive www Gemini444 com 34 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Transfer Configurations This is one of many possible transfer configuration For applying LUTS LOOKS and for playback at top performance a MyBook Studio RAID should be used in a RAID 5 fashion for making a simultaneous backup You can do the same setup with USB 3 0 Firewire or Fiber SCS RAIDS Pegasus Promise RAID Western Digital My Book IA AA ya eieiei efefeiefe ON fe fe fe fe Zaff ef fafef ef ef eet ig ies Zeie siefefefefefefefef 1131 A 4 12 12 INTERIOR image Quality Test 1080p23 97 Indoor LOW Light Apple Seagate d Mac Mini amp iPad Convergent Design GoFlex Thunderbolt 7 Transfer Station Adapter Thunderbolt Example Data can be transferred using a Mac Mini or Laptop via Thunderbolt Firewire 800 or USB 3 0 to an external RAID Pegasus Promise RAID shown configured as a RAID 0 This can be used for live playback creating LOOK files or applying LUTs as well as confidence monitoring of footage We suggest having a secondary drive Western Digital MyBook Studio shown configured as a RAID 5 redundant which can then make two simultaneous copies of the footage for deliverables and archive Accessing amp Using the SSD on A Computer Versions 1 1 2 1 2 110 and 1 3 105 SSD s used with the Gemini will report as entirely full 0 MB free on a computer as the Gemini reserves the entire SSD for video only and prevents the comput
58. data when recording ARRIRAW comes from the camera and must be set in the ALEXA camera CANON RMF HEADER METADATA During record metadata is saved in various locations within the header of every RMF file This data is viewable in some software on a computer Additionally the metadata is stored in a separate XML file alongside the RMF files for a given record XML FILE All metadata fields and additional clip information are stored for each recording See more under Post Workflow page 37 www Gemini444 com 22 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual HANDLING SSD CARDS READ THE FULL SAFE HANDLING DOCUMENT Avoid touching the connector end of the SSD s Avoid shocking the connector end of the SSD s via static electricity When inserting into the Gemini 4 4 4 make sure the label is facing the front of the unit see the proper placement in the image below Please be gentle when inserting the card Clasping the door over the card and gently pushing in the drawer will adequately connect the drive FORMATTING SSD CARDS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING BEFORE USING THE SSD S IT IS IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT THE SSD S IN THE GEMINI 4 4 4 Formatting is a destructive process Any data on your SSD s that has not already been transferred to another medium will be lost forever Once this process is started there is no way to recover the data Un format Utilities will not be able to recover the data Go to GEMINI gt
59. e additional may be purchased if required Also do not use any other 3 party transfer station as this may compromise the SSD s Do not use the USB powered eSATA transfer station for offloading data USB power sources do not provide sufficient power which may damage the SSD s Convergent Design Universal Transfer Station Instructions Setup Connect the Convergent Design Universal Transfer station to any of the following Seagate GoFlex Adaptors Thunderbolt Adaptor USB3 0 Firewire 800 Adapter More on our website www Gemini444 com 30 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Transferring Data Updating a Gemini 4 4 4 Once Connected to a GoFlex adaptor plug in the CD Universal Transfer Station to AC power For all the Steps below you can leave the CD Universal Transfer Station Plugged into AC power as well as Leave it plugged into you corresponding GoFlex Adapter 1 Insert a SSD into the CD Transfer Station 2 Connect the Thunderbolt cable from your Mac to the Goflex Adaptor Connect the USB 3 0 or Firewire Cable to your Machine 3 The SSD will mount within 10 20 Seconds You will see this mount on the desktop or within finder or on Windows 7 within My Computer 4 All Clips or Takes are located within the Clips directory navigate to this and copy all of your files to a Local or External Raid For Playback or Editing Updating a Gemini 4 4 4 Copy the update upd folder onto the SSD at the main directory lev
60. e Gemini 4 4 4 records meta data information for every file frame Inside each clip directory there is a XML Metadata file which can also be used when importing metadata in a NLE Color Corrector This applies for DPX ARRIRAW and Canon 4K Cinema Raw www Gemini444 com 52 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual APPENDIX Firmware Updates NOTE Firmware Updates We strongly recommend you always keep your Gemini 4 4 4 updated with the latest firmware We frequently add new features and bug fixes at no cost Firmware Update Instructions We recommend that you print out these instructions if possible pages 37 40 1 Your computer must have an internet connection so you may access our website 2 Navigate to our website Firmware Updates gt Gemini 4 4 4 3 Onthe Right Side of the page you will find Current Firmware Make a note of the firmware version that you will be downloading 4 Formata SSD in the Gemini 4 4 4 ensuring that no important clips are on the SSD first 5 Insert the formatted SSD card in the transfer station 6 Connect the transfer station to your computer For Universal Transfer Station Connect with Seagate GoFlex Adapter appropriate cabling a We recommend creating a folder named something like the following Gemini 444 Firmware 2012 05 24 1 1 2 This example uses today s date and firmware number as listed in our webpage but you may create a folder using a folder name of your choice 7 Click
61. e SSD s file Non destructively recovers rebuilds file system system Recover SSD2 i of SSD drive 2 ABOUT Displays the firmware version serial number of gt your Gemini unit warranty date and activated keys SETUP Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Description Additional Information ARRIRAW gt gt 3D DPX Canon Raw Only in MODE gt DPX E ji This allows the Playback Frame Rate the Follows Set Project Frame Rate will be the frame rate ji i ji Project Frame Rate to be different from the Input in recorded files Video Input Recorded Frame Rate 23 98 cae Marks files for 23 98p playback PROJECT Frame Rate 24 00 Marks files for 24p playback playback rate regardless of incoming format 25 00 Marks files for 25p playback creating a crank effect IE 60p input and 24p Project Rate is 2 5x slower playback C f 29 97 a Marks files for 29 97p playback gine fa TET OrSIOWET 30 00 7 Marks files for 30p playback Gemini records and plays 4 4 4 DPX files requiring a video input of 1080p 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 up to 30p 4 2 2 input up to 60p Gemini records and plays ARRIRAW files requiring a video input of ARRIRAW 16 9 up to Note Project Frame Rate cannont be set 60p or ARRIRAW 4 3 up to 48p See Release below Frame Rate from Camera Notes at end of this document for more details Gemini records and plays 4 4 4 DPX files requiring dual gen locked video input of 1080p Note Project Frame Rate cannont be set 4 2
62. e a complete file system recovery of an SSD on the Gemini 4 4 4 via the menu Gemini gt SSD s gt Recover SSD This procedure will not erase or touch any video data on the SSD it will simply re build the file system on the SSD One additional use of this option is to recover from a situation where a SSD is formatted in a Mac not a PC prior to the clips being uploaded to a computer In this case just perform the Recover SSD procedure Please note that if one formats the SSD in a Mac and then the Mac writes files to the SSD the Gemini 4 4 4 may not be able to recover all of the clips If an SSD Recovery fails the files are not recognized by a computer or you receive an ERROR 25 7 6 or 5 Please power off the Gemini repower and wait 30 seconds and try the same procedure again www Gemini444 com 65 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 4 SSD Firmware Update Firmware 1 5 146 will offer you the opportunity to upgrade the SSD internal Controller Firmware This firmware controls how the SSD performs its internal functions e We recommend that you allow the Gemini 4 4 4 to perform this update at your earliest convenience e This is a critical update as it improves SSD performance and long term stability e This is very desirable update provides substantial improvements in SSD reliability Upon insertion of an SSD the Gemini 4 4 4 will detect whether an update is necessary and prompt the user to update the SSD This will only ne
63. e is lost immediately ends the recording session with the Recorded Clip intact e Fixed a bug in which when the special modes Apply LUT and 1 1 Pixel accessible through the Popup Menu on the bottom of screen were both applied at the same time the video became distorted e Fixed a bug in which under certain conditions with Striped Raided Records the file naming would get out of sync across the 2 SSD s and playback would be continuously stuttered When this occurred the frame numbers of the files were incorrect e Fixed a bug in which on occasion the audio recording was corrupted when recording ARRIRAW from the ARRI ALEXA e Fixed a bug in which a Striped Raided Record would on rare occasions result in the first several frames of video being corrupted e Fixed a bug in which on occasion with Striped Raided Recordings of ARRIRAW the timecode would repeat across the two SSD s e LED dimming now displays more accurate colors You may set the LCD and LED Brightness via Menu Item Gemini gt Set gt LCD gt Brightness UA Known Issues Limitations e Windows XP Warning With 3D Recordings do not use the Clips Files on a Windows machine with Windows XP installed Windows will frequently crash Only use Gemini 4 4 4 s 3D Recordings with Windows 7 or later or any Mac e Play Stop During playback of clips from the Gemini 4 4 4 the only functions available are Play and Stop both functions are available
64. ead all of this User Manual as well as our Gemini 4 4 4 FAQs which document basic usage and help answer common questions 4 CONTACT US If you still haven t found a solution to your support needs we are always happy to help you 24 7 Support E Mail cdsupport at convergent design com Sales E Mail cdsales at convergent design com Main Telephone 720 221 3861 Sales and After Hours Support Telephone 719 930 1376 803 278 0941 Web Site http www convergent design com amp www Gemini444 com We appreciate your questions comments feedback We ARE listening To reach out to us P would be a cool look for this link on our website or visit http www convergent feature to add A ji a Ee design com ProductUpdates WereListening aspx oa Will you be able to support Tell Us More gt gt We re Listening www Gemini444 com 90 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Limited Warranty Convergent Design warrants Gemini 4 4 4 and all included accessories against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years for registered units 1 year for non registered units and 3 months for units used as rentals from the original date of purchase Convergent Design disclaims all other warranties Convergent Design will not be liable for damages of any kind including but not limited to compensation or reimbursement on account of failure of the unit or any of its accessories or its record
65. ear after 15 seconds of idling Touching the screen anywhere will bring the menu back The on screen menu will always be displayed unless the hide button is touched Removes any current Guides setting o Flip the video and on screen display by 180 Flip the video and on screen display to normal view Adjustable in 10 increments Click OK to save selection Indicates your product was successfully registered To activate ARRIRAW feature enter key code available with purchase To activate Stereo 3D feature enter key code available with purchase To activate Canon 4K Cinema Raw feature enter key code available with purchase Permanently erases everything on SSD 1 Permanently erases everything on SSD 2 Permanently erases everything from both cards Additional Information Great for certain mounting options Note THIS DOES NOT FLIP THE RECORDED IMAGE Reguires nothing further after initial registration Raw is available in Demo Mode without purchase Image will have permanent watermark 3D is available in Demo Mode without purchase Image will have permanent watermark Canon Raw is available in Demo Mode without purchase Image will have permanent watermark WARNING DATA WILL NOT BE RECOVERABLE 11 Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Non destructively recovers rebuilds file system Recover SSD1 ji of SSD drive 1 Use only in extreme cases such as if a computer corrupts th
66. ecorded at the full frame rate The Odd numbered files are placed on SSD1 and the even numbered files are placed on SSD2 Any audio is placed on SSD2 Playback is from the two SSD s at the full frame rate Before editing combine the two sets of files into a single folder when copying onto a computer to obtain the entire clip in a single descending file format folder e Added support for 1080p50 59 94 60 4 4 4 10 bit DPX recording Recording is split RAIDED across two SSD s due to the high data rate recorded at the full frame rate The odd numbered files are placed on SSSD1 and the eve numbered files are placed on SSD2 Any audio is placed on SSD2 Playback is either combined from both SSD s at half speed by choosing the RAID checkbox in the Playlist with no audio or played as just the even frames SSD2 with audio or odd frames SSD1 no audio at regular speed Before editing combine the two sets of files into a single folder when copying onto a computer to obtain the entire clip in a single folder For 1080p59 94 60 two 512 GB SSD s required e Due to the high data rate of 1080p59 94 60 DPX files the DPX data is stored as packed To un pack the data required for compatibility with most computer software use our free un packing tool Gemini Transfer available on our website on the Downloads page All other DPX formats are recorded as un packed on the Gemini and are directly accept
67. ed by all DPX compatible software Both packed and un packed DPX data retain full quality e Convergent Design has received formal ARRI Certification and added support for ARRIRAW recording and playback for ALEXA Series cameras 16 9 Support includes o Recording ARRIRAW progressive video formats at p23 98 24 25 29 97 30 ari to single SSD frame counter for files is based on the timecode 2 channel audio recorded as wav if audio is present on the incoming SDI stream o Recording ARRIRAW progressive video formats at p48 50 59 94 60 ari Two SSD s are required as data files alternate between two SSD s frame counter for files is based on the timecode No audio is available for p59 94 60 o Playback of ARRIRAW Support for Gemini Camera Record Trigger setting with ALEXA on ALEXA Menu gt Recording gt Rec Out gt SDI Remote gt set to On www Gemini444 com 84 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 7 o Inthe Gemini s Camera Trigger and Timecode Trigger modes Gemini clips follow the same naming convention as the ALEXA internal recording provided that the Date year month day on the ALEXA and the Gemini match exactly Date is set separately on the ALEXA and the Gemini o A limited amount of ALEXA settings are available for viewing on the LCD Screen of the Gemini during Live Preview including Shutter Speed Exposure Index White Balance and Color Correction o Alimited amount of ALEXA Metadata
68. ed to be performed once for each SSD and takes less than 1 minute Ensure that e Before performing an SSD update all important clips have been uploaded saved e The Gemini Recorder has a stable power source while performing the SSD update e Ideally perform the SSD update before doing any more recordings to that SSD If an SSD Recovery fails the files are not recognized by a computer or you receive an ERROR 25 7 6 or 5 Please power off the Gemini repower and wait 30 seconds and try the same procedure again 5 Expanded Support for Canon C500 Record Playback In this release the Gemini 4 4 4 now supports a wide range of the Canon C500 output formats for Record and Playback The following formats are now supported For System Priority 4K on the C500 e Canon Raw 4K 4096x2160 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps requires two SSD s Canon Raw 4K 4096x2160 50 59 94 fps requires two recorders four SSD s Files are recorded as Canon RMF files e Canon Raw Quad HD 3840x2160 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps requires two SSD s Canon Raw Quad HD 3840x2160 50 59 94 fps requires two recorders four SSD s recorded as Canon RMF files e Canon Half Raw 4K 4096x1080 50 59 94 fps requires 2 SSD s and Canon Half Raw 4K 4096x1080 100 119 9 fps accessed by enabling Slow Fast on C500 requires two recorders four SSD s Files are recorded as Canon RMF files www Gemini444 com 66 Page
69. el so that it is next to the clips directory 5 Once you are done Copying Files off Eject or Safely Remove the SSD 6 You will see the GoFlex Adaptor flash several times then become solid once it has done this you are safe to remove thunderbolt cable or the USB Firewire cable from the GoFlex adaptor 7 Remove the SSD from the CD Transfer Station 8 Insert your Second SSD and repeat Steps 2 through 7 NOTE ALWAYS use the Eject Command Mac gt Finder and Safely Remove Hardware PC before pulling SSD s from transfer station Additional Notes If you encounter an issue when the SSD Is not being detected please remove the cables from the Go Flex adapter then try reconnecting If this does not work reboot the machine and try again If a SSD will not mount on a Mac or PC with the instructions provided above insert the SSD into the Gemini to see if it is being detected You may need to wait 5 10 Minutes for the SSD to be Reinitialized If you encounter any issues following the instructions above please contact support NOTE Hot swap is not supported with GoFlex Adapter setup Thus you mush physically unplug and replug the cable or use disk utility and close mount Performance The Gemini 4 4 4 SSD s support read rates of 500 Mbytes sec Keep in mind you will be limited by the slowest median in the transfer process For example eSATA 3Gbps cards have a max performance of 270MBps and eSATA 1 5Gbps have a max perfor
70. er from writing to this area Thus the Gemini video area on the SSD is essentially read only on a computer www Gemini444 com 35 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual The SSD s can be used on a computer for playing video directly from the card for copying video onto the computer s file system or to copy firmware update files from computer to SSD for updating the Gemini see the User Manual for more details on updating the Gemini Note Macs require a PCl gt Sata Expansion Card to be able to attach a SSD to the Mac via the Transfer Station Mac Insert the SSD label up into the provided Transfer Station and attach the Transfer Station to the Mac via PCI gt SATA port and the USB port which only provides power The SSD will appear as a Volume within Finder on the Mac and can be treated as part of the File System Like other Volumes on the Mac the Volume must be dismounted within Finder before being physically removed from the Transfer Station PC For Windows 7 PC s Important First disable caching of the SSD within Windows to allow for consistent and correct display of files from 1 SSD insertion removal to the next Disable caching to the SSD 1 Insert the SSD label up into the provided Transfer Station and attach the Transfer Station to the Pc via the SATA port and the USB port which provides power 2 Within Windows Explorer find the Drive Letter associated with the just inserted SSD 256 or 512 GB SSD with 250 MB avail
71. er must provide the source port from the C500 attached to a given Gemini Recorder 3G SDI1 or 3G SDI2 via a Dialog on the Gemini Recorder Simultaneous in camera recording is needed to ensure proper clip naming across 2 recorders Additionally the 2 recorders dates must match again for proper clip naming Camera Trigger is also required Record gt Trigger e Canon Raw clips will use the naming convention CLIPOO001001 O000001 RMF when used with triggers other than Camera Trigger Record gt Trigger in which the clipname can be manually edited in Record gt Clip When in Camera Trigger for any Canon Raw recordings the Gemini Recorder will attempt to retrieve the base Clipname from the C500 The C500 must be simultaneously recording internally in order for the Clipname to be passed to the recorder With Camera Trigger the following clip naming convention is used provided that simultaneous in camera recording is taking place AA000101_121031 0001 0000001 RMF in which the 1st 8 characters are provided by the C500 to match the camera s internal recording clip name the next 6 characters following are year month day YY MM DD as set on the Gemini Recorder the next 4 characters following are the last 4 digits of the camera serial number the next 7 characters following are the frame counter digits RMF is the Canon Raw specific file extension u n sw e Other Canon C500 formats are not yet sup
72. er products for SERIAL 10110123123 you When you power up the Gemini for the first time it will automatically provide you with a serial number that you will need for your on line registration via the website 1 Tap the OK button when you are ready to proceed 2 Enter Unit Activation Key using the and buttons Press OK 3 Activation is complete if you have received the Unit Activation Successful in the Status Line ARRI ARRIRAW Canon 4K Cinema Raw amp Stereo 3D Options Paid Upgrade Canon All Options can be purchased through your local dealer Convergent Design will then provide you an Activation Key To input key and activate unit go to Gemini gt Set gt Keys gt Raw Upgrade Instructions 1 Purchase the Option from your local Dealer 2 On the Gemini go to Gemini gt Set gt Keys gt Raw 3 With an SSD inserted into Slot 1 enter value 10000000 eight digit for the Raw Key press OK 4 A Unit ID File is written to the SSD Using the provided transfer station save this file to your computer 5 Upon receipt of the Option order Convergent Design will contact you to obtain necessary contact information and the Unit ID File This information is used to process your unique Activation Key Convergent Design will provide the Activation Key to be entered into the Key field and activate the feature on the Gemini 4 4 4 SETTING DATE amp TIME The Gemini gt Set gt Time and Gemini gt
73. following clip naming convention is used provided that simultaneous in camera recording is taking place AAO00101_ 121031 0001 0000001 RMF in which the 1st 8 characters are provided by the C500 to match the camera s internal recording clip name the next 6 characters following are year month day YY MM DD as set on the Gemini Recorder the next 4 characters following are the last 4 digits of the camera serial number the next 7 characters following _ are the frame counter digits RMF is the Canon Raw specific file extension sw u n e Other Canon C500 formats are not yet supported 2K DPX 12 bit DPX high frame rate DPX 100 120 fps Half Raw 3840x1080 Half Raw 4096x1080 Canon Raw Demo can be used by selecting Setup gt Mode gt Canon Raw e Note that the GeminiClipMerger tool from Convergent Design can be used to combine clip folders which have been recorded across multiple SSD s as is the case with all Canon Raw Recordings Frame Counter display during record Running Frame Counter during record shows number of frames that have been recorded to SSD s in the current record session www Gemini444 com 73 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Bug Fixes Other Workarounds e Fixed a bug recording from the ARRI ALEXA in which the Gemini Recorder could get out of sync with respect to the Vari Frame setting on the camera The Gemini Recorder should now always correctly detect and follow the camera
74. h previous firmware may not play out of Gemini with newer firmware Features 3D Record and Playback Support This release adds 3D Support to the Gemini 4 4 4 This is available in Demo Mode with a permanent watermark in this release The 3D Option is available at extra cost through your local dealer allowing 3D Recording without the watermark e The 3D Option supports 1080p23 976 23 98 24 25 29 97 and 30 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 inputs The Gemini must be in 3D DPX mode to support 3D Setup gt Mode 3D is not supported when recording ARRIRAW e Two SSD s are required for 3D o Two 256 GB SSD s may be used for most frame rates o Two 512 GB SSD s are required for 1080p29 97 and 1080p30 e Each video stream the Left Eye and Right Eye are recorded on separate SSD s o SSD1 Clips and Files are appended with _L SSD2 Clips and Files with R i e To enable 3D the menu item is Setup gt Mode gt 3D DPX e The 2 video sources must be gen locked together and routed to the A and B ports www Gemini444 com 7 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual on the Gemini 4 4 4 e Live Playback 3D Combining options are available via menu items o Outputs gt LCD A 3D Controls 3D Combining for the LCD and HD SDI Output A o Outputs gt Out B Controls 3D Combining for the HD SDI Output B Separately e Due to high data rates the 29 97 and 30P rates are recorded as Packed in 3D only and require the Gem
75. ing media external storage systems or any other media or storage systems to record or playback content of any type Also Convergent Design will not be liable for a failure of the unit to properly record or play back for any reason Convergent Design s total liability in all cases is limited to the actual purchase price If you discover a defect please refer to our Return Merchandise Policy below During the warranty period Convergent Design at its option will repair or replace product or product components which in its opinion prove defective provided the unit is returned freight charges prepaid to Convergent Design Parts and components used in the repair process may be recycled or repaired at Convergent Design s sole discretion This warranty service will be performed at no charge to the registered owner provided the product is shipped prepaid to Convergent Design Convergent Design reserves the right to determine whether a needed repair is subject to the warranty as per its provisions stated herein Transit damage caused by inadequate packing violates the warranty The warranty will be void if in the opinion of Convergent Design the product has been damaged through accident misuse misapplication or as a result of service or modification not authorized in writing by Convergent Design Opening the unit and breaking the warranty seals voids the warranty unless specifically authorized in advance by Convergent Design WARNING
76. ini Transfer Utility to un pack and simultaneously transfer the data e Note If Camera Trigger or Timecode Trigger is used as the Record Trigger with 3D the Trigger is based on Port A only i e the Gemini will only start and stop recording based on the Trigger activity of the Camera connected to Input Port A e Any audio is recorded from the SDI A left Input only recorded to SSD 2 Embedded SDI Timecode taken from SDI A left Input only and recorded to both SSD s ARRI ALEXA ARRIRAW 4 3 Support Our ARRIRAW Option originally only supported 16 9 Mode in the ARRI ALEXA Cameras This firmware version adds ALEXA 4 3 Mode support to all ARRIRAW Option owners at no extra cost e 4 3 Mode support adds the ability to record 4 3 in 23 976 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 and 48 frames per second e 16 9 Mode continues to allow recording up to 60 frames per second which is the maximum supported by the ALEXA in 16 9 mode In 4 3 Mode the ALEXA s maximum is 48 frames per sec e In 4 3 or 16 9 Modes the image from the ALEXA with all metadata is recorded to the ari files In 4 3 Mode a Desqueeze Option is available for confidence monitoring of the image via the internal LCD Monitor or external HD SDI monitors e The Desqueeze option is located in the Popup Menu in lower right of screen This is designed to work with the 2 0x Anamorphic lenses e Both ARRIRAW 4 3 and 16 9 support is available in Demo Mode with a w
77. ion Module from your local Dealer AC Power Supply Simply connect the 4 pin Hirose to 4 Pin Male KLR Power SDIA SDF cable to the Female 4 Pin XLR connector on the AC SAN ve Power Supply and plug into a suitable AC power source Gently turn to fit and click the Hirose connector into the Power 6 19V connector on the left of the Gemini 4 4 4 Do not force the power connector into the Remote Tally connector on the right side of the Gemini 4 4 4 Camera Using the supplied HD SDI cables or other high quality True 75 Ohm HD SDI cables with True 75 Ohm connectors connect your camera to SDI A or to both SDI A and SDI B for Dual Link Use of 50 Ohm and or low quality cables will cause the video signal to be intermittent In the event of power loss during record the Gemini will automatically attempt to recover the last recorded clip when power is restored and assuming that the same SSD s are inserted www Gemini444 com 20 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual REGISTRATION If you haven t already you will need to register your Gemini 4 4 4 at www Gemini444 com to activate your unit Your information is private and used internally to send e i PLEASE REGISTER YOUR UNIT AND you firmware updates via email We highly encourage OBTAIN UNIT ACTIVATION KEY AT you to enter the optional information that we request EE This extra information is designed to help us provide a product improvements as well as bett
78. is available for viewing in the Gemini Playlist including Location and Take o ARRIRAW is in LOC C format A generic LUT may be applied to the incoming video for viewing only not applied to the recorded video by selecting the Apply LUT option in the Pop up menu of the Gemini o If recording at high frame rates p48 and above across two SSD s combine the two sets of files into a single folder before editing to obtain the entire clip of a given recording o Activated ARRIRAW feature can be disabled enabled see Disable ARRIRAW page 10 e ARRIRAW is available to all Gemini Users in Demo Mode A gray bar appears across any recording To activate ARRIRAW for Production Use o Purchase the ARRIRAW Upgrade from your local Dealer o On the Gemini go to Gemini gt Set gt Keys gt Raw o With an SSD inserted into Slot 1 enter value 10000000 eight digit for the Raw Key press OK A Unit ID File is written to the SSD Save this file to your computer Upon receipt of the ARRIRAW Upgrade order Convergent Design will contact you to obtain necessary contact information and the Unit ID File This information is used to process your unique Activation Key o The ARRIRAW Activation Key will be sent to be entered into the Raw Key field and activate the ARRIRAW feature on the Gemini 4 4 4 e Convergent Design is phasing out the original Transfer Station eSATA and replacing it with a Universal Transfer Station Adapter availab
79. is is fully automatic LOG and LOG C SUPPORT Many features are built into the Gemini 4 4 4 for supporting Log footage A menu option easily allows one to apply a built in LUT Lookup Table to native S Log footage The LUT is applied to the LCD and HD SDI outputs LOG RECORDING The Gemini 4 4 4 is ideally suited for recording Sony S Log ARRI C Log and will support Canon Log C SINGLE LINK 3G amp DUAL LINK 1 5G 3G The Gemini supports both single link 3G and dual link 1 5Ghz HD SDI Input for 4 4 4 and ARRIRAW recording as well as Dual 3G for recording ARRIRAW 16 9 48p 50p and 60p 4 3 support up to A48fps Note Canon Raw 2K 1080 formats only require 3G single link HIGH PERFORMANCE SSD S The Gemini 4 4 4 SSD s are specially picked for their performance and reliability These SSD s are capable of read speeds of 500 Mbytes sec making transfer of files very quick You ll find these Convergent Design SSD s available through our Dealers at affordable rates FAST BOOT TIME You can expect your Gemini 4 4 4 to power up and be ready for recording in approximately 12 seconds or less after applying power www Gemini444 com 8 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual GEMINI 4 4 4 ANATOMY SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 2 Gemins 4 4 4 Recorder Convergent Design GEMINI INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS 3D 0 164 100 0 3 Qu 100 HD Touch Screen Monitor Ee ienaa E 01 24 05 27 aset 4 gn Power SDI A SDI B Audio HDMI Audio
80. le June 2012 While this adapter is provided with the unit it is intended for use with the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Adapter which is available as Thunderbolt Firewire or USB e f using the Thunderbolt adapter you must un plug and re plug the Thunderbolt cable from the adapter each time an SSD is inserted in order for the computer to recognize the SSD Only use Convergent Design provided transfer stations do not use any other such adapter when offloading video through the GoFlex Adapters e A Pre Activation File is written to the SSD email this file along with Proof of Purchase to cd support convergent design com An Activation Key will be emailed back enter this key into the Raw Key field to activate the ARRIRAW feature on the Gemini e Fixed bug in which the number of audio samples recorded did not correspond precisely with the number of video frames recorded audio was off by 1 to 3 seconds The audio file recorded now has the correct number of samples with respect to video frames recorded e Fixed bug in the Unit Activation Key calculation Activation Key is acquired and entered as part of the unit registration process e Added option to clear Metadata fields back to default values Gemini gt Set gt Reset gt Metadata e Added a partial 50 dimming of LCD Screen during Record to help conserve power usage and reduce temperature www Gemini444 com 85 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual e All SSD space is now pre allocated
81. ltaneously This power source is adequate for powering the Gemini 4 4 4 by itself but not two devices e Powering the Gemini 4 4 4 and a separate monitor will not work will cause your recordings to fail and may damage your SSD s This is not an approved procedure e The same applies to powering the Gemini 4 4 4 and lens control motors from the ALEXA 12 Volt outputs either the 2 Pin Lemo Fischer or the Ext connector Clip Merge Utility Our Clip Merge Utility is now available www Gemini444 com 81 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual e In certain high frame rates and modes the Gemini 4 4 4 uses two SSD s recording even numbered frames to one SSD and odd numbered frames to the second SSD This new free utility program for both Mac and PC s can be used to combine files from both SSD s This utility is available on our website htto www convergent design com Products nanoFlash Downloads aspx The procedure is actually very simple quick and efficient 1 Create a folder on your computer to receive the files from your SSD s 2 Copy the folders under the CLIPS folder from each SSD to the above folder 3 Run the Clip Merge Utility specifying the location and name of the folder that you created in step 1 above This will take Under one minute All of the files will be handled in such a manner as to combine the odd numbered frames and even numbered frames just as if they were recorded to one SSD origin
82. mance of 130MBps Typical Hard Drives Non RAID generally perform anywhere in the range of 80 130MBps For maximum performance make sure you are using eSATA 6 Gbps USB 3 0 or Thunderbolt to a Raid configuration www Gemini444 com 31 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Suggested Minimum RAID Configuration Video Data Rate Suggested for Video Format Mbytes Sec Real Time Playback Edit ARRI 2K 1080p24 4 4 4 10 BitDPX 186 6 1080p25 4 4 4 10 Bit E 194 4 1080p30 4 4 4 10 Bit P50 10 Bit P60 10 Bit It s recommended to not exceed 250 clips per card FOR BEST PERFORMANCE For best performance for playback of DPX or ARRIRAW we recommend a RAID configuration of 300 MBsp for 1080p30 and 400 500 MBps for 1080p50 60 www Gemini444 com 32 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual File Support The Gemini 4 4 4 recorder accepts inputs from both HD SDI 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 cameras To record 4 4 4 you can use HD SDI Dual Link 1 5G or Single Link 3G up to 1080p30 1080p50 60 requires Dual 3G Note All ARRIRAW 4 3 and 16 9 p48 60 require Dual 3G SDI Note All Canon Cinema Raw formats as well as 2K formats only require a Single 3G SDI All DPX ARRIRAW and Canon Cinema Raw files are recorded so that each frame of video is a single file with all frames from a single recording being contained within a single file folder including a xml metadata and wav audio file for each take All Files Recorded by the Gemini 4 4 4 are reco
83. mes of a given recording e For the Metadata fields no method exists to clear these fields back to default values e Firmware Version 1 0 105 drives cannot be recorded to with firmware version 1 0 594 e Copying files to SSD s from a computer source for playback is not supported www Gemini444 com 88 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Canon 4K Cinema Raw Support SSD Transfer Time in Seconds Record Time No of No of SSD s SSD Data as i Frame Rate R SSD DataRate File Format Se for 60 Seconds of Recording Gemini Format Frame Size Data Sampling Bit Depth Minutes Gemini s Required Packed seen Cabling fps MB Sec on SSD Mode ok KA Required USB 3 0 Thunderbolt DPX amp 3D eee 3G SL 3G DL DPX amp 3D 70 HD 1080p 1920x1080 25 RGB 444 10 Bit HD 1080p 1920x1080 29 97 30 RGB 444 10 Bit HD 1080p 1920x1080 50 RGB 444 10 Bit HD 1080p 1920x1080 59 94 60 RGB 444 10 Bit HD 1080p 1920x1080 23 98 24 YCC 422 10 Bit 200 HD 1080p 1920x1080 25 YCC 422 10 Bit 20 HD 10 Bit HD 1080p 1920x1080 29 97 30 YCC 422 10 Bit Yes HD 1080p 1920x1080 50 YCC 422 10 Bit 388 116 HD 1080p 2 512GB Yes 140 S 1920x1080 59 94 60 YCC 422 10 Bit i w w w N N 3G SL 233 133 RES EC 2398 28 nose m 2s f ao o e oe ER RES E KEEN om ER ER 1 gt SECH RES EECH 299720 nama vm m o 1 gt 1 2 HD
84. n the Gemini 4 4 4 will stop working and it will have to be repaired 27 Respect the Touch Sensitive LCD Do not use hard objects to operate the touch screen A ball point or other pen should not be used Use our provided stylus or something similar Caution The Touch Screen and LCD are expensive to replace ARRI 28 For ARRI recordings using Camera Trigger recorded ari files base name will match ARRI ALEXA Canon internal recording clip name provided that the ALEXA and the Gemini are set to the same date ARRI 29 If set for Camera Trigger make sure camera is not already recording DPX or ARRIRAW Canon www Gemini444 com 19 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual POWER There are multiple ways to power your Gemini 4 4 4 1 Using the provided AC Power Supply which includes international power plugs 2 Using 4 Pin XLR Power using the supplied 4 Pin XLR to 4 Pin Hirose Power Cable 3 Using an Anton Bauer or IDX Battery with a D Tap connection A D Tap to 4 Pin Hirose Power Cable is included 4 Using any 4 Pin Hirose Power cable as provided by Convergent Design for Gemini 4 4 4 or nanoFlash 5 Using any suitable DC power source 6 to 19 Volts DC with a 4 Pin Hirose connector Pin 1 amp 2 Must be Positive DC Voltage Pin 3 amp 4 Must be Negative or Ground Power Supply must supply at least 20W WARNING POWER INPUT IS LIMITED TO 6 19 VOLT DC You may also purchase our DC DC Converter ARRI users or the Power Protect
85. n this case the Gemini 4 4 4 will revert to its own clip naming scheme as set in the menu Record gt Clip In instances where two recorders are required Simultaneous in camera recording is needed to ensure proper clip naming across two recorders Additionally the two recorders dates must match for proper clip naming In cases where the camera does not provide the clip name to the Gemini 4 4 4 Recorders such as in Slow Fast Ensure that the two recorders clip name settings match as set in the menu Record gt Clip since the Gemini will be recording the same clip across all four drives For Canon Raw the Playback Project rate is set by the Camera For Canon DPX the Playback Project can be set in the Gemini Recorder menu Setup gt Project gt Frame Rate 6 Extended Clip name option Canon Raw only Record gt ExtClip This menu option provides you with flexibility in Gemini 4 4 4 Clip Naming With this option not enabled the Gemini 4 4 4 Clip names will more closely match the internal clip names as recorded in the C500 With this option enabled the Gemini 4 4 4 Clip names will not match the internal clip names but will have a Date and Camera Serial Number as part of the Clip Name which provides extra protection against one reusing the same Clip Name We offer both options so you have the choice of which one suits your production best If this option is enabled and the C500 is providing the clip name to the Gemini 4 4 4 whi
86. nal Production Create Proxy www Gemini444 com 43 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Grass Valley e Wav Audio Support Import File Select File As Sequence Check Playback Apply Color Correction Apply LUT Edit Create Proxy Final Production Black Magic li Create Proxy Resolve Lite Apply Color Correction NLE Final Production Apply LUT Edit Check Playback Medis MAA Native Support Encode ck A Ae 1 i ka SE DE TEE If you have DeckLink 3D or 4 4 4 card it will playback and exp DPX Translator SE Check Playback KA Encod H Uncompressed Quicktime Movie deeg DPX Viewers DJViewer Native Support Check Playback ki Jpeg DPX etc Color Correct XNView Native Support Check metadata iz Preview individual files Export Jpeg DPX etc Batch renaming POM DPX Header i Editor EE Renaming files Renamed Files Changing metadata fields Convergent Design Gemini Transfer DPX p59 94 60 kg Unpacked 4 2 2 1080p59 94 60 Import 1080p29 60p clips Gemini Clip This software merges clips SSD1 amp SSD2 for all Merger Combine Files Tak Raided formats See table page 37 38 xport ombine Files Takes DPX 1080p59 94 60 when recorded in Gemini are packed thus the files may not look correct until unpacked using this free transfer tool www Gemini444 com 44 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ARRI ARRIRAW Files ARRIRAW files are 12 bit Logarithmic uncompressed thus you can adjust the look AS
87. nce Export to Final Cut Pro Imp Exp www Gemini444 com DPX Plug In Glue Tools Mac Cineform Remaster Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes Glue Tools Mac Cineform Remaster Wav Audio Support Final Production deliverable file Wav Audio Support Encode Check playback Quicktime ProRes DNxHD With Glue Tools you can import DPX files then Encode to Codec of choice e Apply LUT e Check Playback e Edit Plug In allows you to import DPX files directly e Edit Audio 49 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual DPX Quicktime Pro imp Ex Plug In Native DPX import e Export mdo GE W i DPX w Glue Tools e Encode to Codec of choice AutoDesk e Native Support for DPX Create Proxy Check Real Time Playback Apply Color Correction Apply LUT Edit e NLE e Uncompressed QuickTime Movie e Final Production Avid Create Proxy e Native Support for DPX Gei ei e Wav Audio Supported Gig Pre E Final Production Export to Final Cut Pro Import Native Support for DPX MetaFuze e Encode ka e Create Proxy Export Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes WA Metafuse 9 Cineform Studio Cineform Professional Media Composer Import eCheck Playback 7 Edit 6 Audio Wav Audio Support ka Plug In allows you to import DPX files directly Export Final Production deliverable file The Foundry Nuke 6 3 Native Support for DPX Check Playback Furnace 4 2 Apply Color Correction FurnaceC
88. not power down or lose power while recording or playing back clips www Gemini444 com 64 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual The SSD Safe Eject is a feature added to the Gemini 4 4 4 Recorder in Firmware versions 1 5 xx and later as a means to improve SSD performance and longevity The SSD Safe Eject also allows for much faster closing of recording sessions on the Gemini Recorder performed in one second compared to a much longer time previously If an SSD Recovery fails the files are not recognized by a computer or you receive an ERROR 25 7 6 or 5 Please power off the Gemini repower and wait 30 seconds and try the same procedure again 2 SSD Clip Recovery from Power loss during Record In the event that a single clip needs to be recovered such as if power is lost during a record session or if an SSD is accidentally pulled out of the recorder during a record session In most cases the Gemini 4 4 4 will automatically detect that a given SSD has a clip that needs to be recovered recover the desired clip and present a status message indicating that the last clip was recovered If an SSD Recovery fails the files are not recognized by a computer or you receive an ERROR 25 7 6 or 5 Please power off the Gemini repower and wait 30 seconds and try the same procedure again 3 SSD File System Recovery Rebuild In extreme cases such as if a computer somehow corrupts the file system of an SSD the user may initiat
89. note the supplied cables with the Gemini work great at 3G Extra HD SDI 3G Rated Cables identical to the ones included with the Gemini 4 4 4 may be ordered from your local dealer It is a great idea to have spares on hand e Never adda T or chain SDI cables together The introduction of a connector distorts the signal quality leading to possible errors in the video e Pay attention to the Check SDI cable message in the new firmware This indicates that the Gemini is detecting a CRC error in the video A faulty cable is the most likely culprit Powering the Gemini This is the most common Gemini issue providing power with the correct voltage and polarity As mentioned in the SSD section adequate power 20 W is critical for proper operation of the Gemini particularly during record So here s a short list of recommended practices regarding power e Always double check the polarity of the incoming power connection Just like over voltage reverse voltage will damage the internal power protection circuit requiring a return of the Gemini to the factory for repair Shown below is the pin out for the 4 pin Hirose power connector used in the Gemini 1 Power 6 5 19V 2 Power 6 5 19V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note Positive Power must be connected to both Pins 1 amp 2 Ground must be connected to both Pins 3 amp 4 e The Gemini power is rated to operate from 6V to 19V never under any circumstances exceed this vol
90. nued 1 If done successfully you will have CLIPS An Empty Folder GEM_UPDATE The Update Folder GEMINI UPD The Actual Firmware Update File www Gemini444 com 54 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 2 Usethe Safely Remove Hardware option or shutdown restart your computer gracefully to ensure that the firmware has been completely transferred to the SSD 3 Otherwise the firmware update may not be successfully copied to the SSD and then the Gemini 4 4 4 will not find the firmware update 11 Ensure that you have adequate power to power the Gemini 4 4 4 either battery or AC Power The firmware update takes approximately 5 minutes but please ensure that you have at least 30 minutes of battery time remaining to ensure safety 12 Power up the Gemini 4 4 4 13 Removing any video input cables 14 Remove all SSD s 15 Insert the SSD with the firmware update 16 Then power on the unit 17 You will see a Firmware Update screen if the file is on the SSD properly 18 Follow the On Screen Prompts to complete the firmware update 19 When complete it will say DONE PLEASE REMOVE UPDATE DRIVE Please remove the SSD The unit will then power off and back on automatically www Gemini444 com 55 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 20 If you wish to then reuse this SSD normally the case unless you have additional Gemini 4 4 4 s to update a Insert the SSD back into the Gemini 4 4 4 b Click on Cancel
91. om 59 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual such as wear leveling and garbage collection which result in write operations That s why it s also best to perform an eject before removing any flash based memory including USB drives and SSDs Best Practices With this background in SSD power requirements we offer the following best practices in handling SSDs SSDs in Gemini 4 4 4 e Ensure the power supply battery AC or power tap off the camera can supply at least 20 watts to the Gemini to support both average and instantaneous power In particular do not use Y cables off the 12V power tap on the ALEXA Do no attempt to power multiple devices Gemini LCD monitor from this power source e Do not run your batteries down to zero charge stop at 15 remaining capacity to enable adequate power to record and close files e f you do lose power while recording remove the SSD s and use other SSD s for further recording If you repower the camera and Gemini 4 4 4 then record on the same SSD s the footage recorded after the power failure will be inaccessible e NEVER remove an SSD while recording or playing video This can cause catastrophic failure of the drive and resultant lost footage e If you accidentally cause a drive failure you may be able to recover the drive by removing the video cables to the Gemini 4 4 4 removing other SSD s then inserting the SSD in a powered Gemini and waiting upwards of 20 minutes for
92. ony e Wav Audio Support Plug In allows you to import DPX files directly Final Production deliverable file Assimilate Create Proxy PX Scratch Import Native Support for D Check Real Time Playback Scratch Lab Apply Color Correction aa Export beis Apply LUT Final Production Edit www Gemini444 com 42 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual CineForm GoPro med Scene Native Support for DPX Ideal for working with Avid Studio Premium Encode Create Proxy Studio Professional e CineForm 444 Remaster e ProRes 444 Once files are converted to CineForm 444 aa e other installed Codecs you can import them ColorFront Native Support for DPX EES playback OnSet Dailies Edit NLE Apply LUT F Export p Final Prodicisn Color Correction Create Proxy Eyeon Native Support for DPX EES playback Fusion 6 Edit e NIE Apply LUT A3 Export Color Correction Final Production Create Proxy Maxon Import Native Support for DPX hi Export ee Edit H e Final Production NewTek Check Playback Import Native Support for DPX az NLE Final Production GE ei i The Foundry Nuke 6 3 Native Support for DPX Check Playback Furnace 4 2 Apply Color Correction FurnaceCore 4 3 Apply LUT fz NLE Final Production Edit Create Proxy e Planned Support of Gemini DPX files Check Playback near future Apply Color Correction Vegas 12 E wi e Wav Audio Supported Apply LUT H Edit Export Fi
93. ording Menu Item Record gt Trigger e ARRI ALEXA Vari Flag Support If the ALEXA Vari Flag menu option is on and the ALEXA Sensor Frame Rate and Rec Out Frame Rate are set to different values with Rec Out Frame Rate set to a value less than Sensor Frame Rate then the Gemini auto detects that Vari Flag is enabled and then only records the desired frames from the Camera bypassing the frames that should not be recorded A Vari Flag tag is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when the Gemini detects Vari Flag from the Camera Available for both Alexa HD DPX and ARRIRAW ari Recordings www Gemini444 com 79 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual From the ARRI ALEXA User Manual Vari flag When set to On the Vari flag marks duplicate images in the HD SDI stream A recorder that supports the Vari flag can detect these frames and discard them This makes sure that no duplicate frames are recorded if the HD SDI is set to a higher e Note There is no Gemini 4 4 4 Menu Item for the Vari Flag support This is by design to ensure that the Gemini 4 4 4 automatically detects whether the ALEXA is outputting any flagged frames or not This is to ensure that is shoot is not ruined by setting the option incorrectly which would cause the loss of footage Thus just set the Vari Flag mode or not in the ALEXA as desired and the Gemini 4 4 4 will automatically configure itself for proper operation and pre
94. ore 4 3 Apply LUT fz NLE Final Production Edit Create Proxy ColorFront OnSet Dailies Native Support for DPX aa EE e NLE Check playback j H Final Production Eyeon www Gemini444 com 50 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Native Support for DPX pice playback Fusion 6 Edit NLE Apply LUT E t i xpor Final Production Color Correction Create Proxy Maxon ka e NLE Edit Export e Final Production NewTek p Import Native Support for DPX Native Support for DPX Check Playback LightWave 3D 10 1 8 Export NLE Final Production Apply Color Correction ka Apply LUT Edit Export Final Production Grass Valley e Wav Audio Support Import File Select File As Sequence Check Playback Apply Color Correction Apply LUT Edit Create Proxy Final Production Black Magic Create Proxy DaVinci Resolve BEER Check Playback Resolve Lite Apply Color Correction NLE Final Production Apply LUT Edit Convergent Design Gemini Transfer DPX p59 94 60 A9 Unpacked 4 2 2 1080p59 94 60 Import 1080p29 60p clips Gemini Clip This software merges clips SSD1 amp SSD2 for all Merger Combine Files Tak Raided formats See table page 37 38 xport ombine Files Takes DPX 1080p59 94 60 when recorded in Gemini are packed thus the files may not look correct until unpacked using this free transfer tool www Gemini444 com 51 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual XML Files Metadata Th
95. pear Nothing will be overlaid on the SDI or HDMI output of the Gemini ji This setting only affects the output video 4 2 2 SDI output as 4 2 2 works in both Rec and Play Input will always be converted to 4 4 4 for Mode recording Use this setting if you want to output 4 4 4 RGB Incoming video will be output as 4 4 4 usually Dual Link HD SDI Not valid with 4 2 2 ARRI ONLY LCD Output display has legalized values Legalized ARRI ARRI ONLY Full range values for LCD outputs Side by Side LXL Line by Line ANAGL Anaglyph 50 50 50 50 Left Right Luma Left Right Luma O a SXS Side by Side LXL Line by Line ANAGL Anaglyph 50 50 50 50 Left Right Luma Se CR D 5 Right Left Luma gi www Gemini444 com 14 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ARRI Vari Frame Support Gemini 4 4 4 auto detects Vari Frame mode from the ARRI ALEXA and records only the Vari Frame video frames A Vari Frame tag will be displayed on the LCD during Live Preview Note When using Vari Frame if the ALEXA s Sensor rate is ever changed cycle all video inputs to the Gemini before proceeding Note that the Live Preview on the Gemini of Vari Frame data will not look as expected The Gemini plays the last 1 second of captured Vari Frame frames so that the video and timecode will appear to repeat over a 1 second interval See Release Notes at end of this document
96. per clip naming across two recorders Additionally the two recorders dates must match for proper clip naming e For Canon Raw the Playback Project rate is set by the Camera e For Canon DPX the Playback Project can be set in the Gemini Recorder menu Setup gt Project gt Frame Rate 3 Display of Activated Features in About menu The Activated paid upgrade features for a given Gemini Recorder are now shown in the About menu Gemini gt About 4 Updated Software Tools Software Tools have been updated GeminiTransfer 1 2 in addition to 1080p60 and 3D 1080p30 un packing now supports all 12 bit DPX file un packing to 16 bit for editor color corrector compatibility GeminiClipMerger 2 2 in addition to 2 folder merge from RAIDed Records now supports 4 folder merge from Recordings which require 2 Recorders 4 SSD s Bug Fixes Other Workarounds e ARRIRAW 4 3 23 98 24P Recordings are now recorded to one SSD previously such recordings were split across two SSD s e Fixed bug with ARRIRAW Recordings in which the timecode associated with the file did not match the calculated timecode as part of the file name extension the value was off by 1 or 2 sometimes This has been corrected e With ARRIRAW Recordings using Camera Trigger on the Gemini Recorder added ability to set the next Reel number when the Camera is passing 000 as the Reel number to the Gemini Recorder e When this happens now the Gemini will reve
97. ported 2K DPX 12 bit DPX high frame rate DPX 100 120 fps Half Raw 3840x1080 Half Raw 4096x1080 e Canon Raw Demo can be used by selecting Setup gt Mode gt Canon Raw e Note that the GeminiClipMerger tool from Convergent Design can be used to combine clip folders which have been recorded across multiple SSD s as is the case with all Canon Raw Recordings Frame Counter display during record Running Frame Counter during record shows number of frames that have been recorded to SSD s in the current record session Bug Fixes Other Workarounds e Fixed a bug recording from the ARRI ALEXA in which the Gemini Recorder could get out of sync with respect to the Vari Frame setting on the camera The Gemini Recorder should now always correctly detect and follow the camera s Vari Frame setting e Fixed compatibility with Mac OS Mountain Lion SSD mounting and interaction with Finder was very sluggish the interaction is now back to normal www Gemini444 com 75 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Please note It is imperative that only the Convergent Design Universal Transfer Station in conjunction with a GoFlex or other compatible USB Firewire Thunderbolt adapter or AC Powered ESATA Station is to be used for offloading data from an SSD to any computer Do NOT use the original USB powered ESATA Transfer Station or any other USB powered station with Convergent Design s SSD s as the USB power does not always provide sufficient power
98. pply LUT Scratch Lab kg Apply Color Correction Create Proxy Great for DIT in the field Final Production BLACK MAGIC A Create Proxy DaVinci Resolve BEER Check Playback Resolve Lite NLE Final Production Apply Color Correction Apply LUT Uncompressed Quicktime Movie Edit COLORFRONT Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 IESSE OnSet Dailies Edit Es Apply LUT Color Correction Create Proxy GH Production DIGITAL FILM TECHNOLOGY Check playback f Import Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Flexity EE ees Edit a NLE aa Export e Apply Look LUTS Final Production Color Correction www Gemini444 com 46 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual DVS Check playback ci TER Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 dit F SEH e NLE Apply Look LUTs H D Final Production Color Correction FILMLIGHT l Check playback Baselight Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Edit Es R NLE Apply Look LUTs E e Final Production Color Correction IMAGE SYSTEMS l l Check playback A EE Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 gie 7 LE Look LUT ki Export M ji Apply Loo HI gt e Final Production Color Correction MTI FILM Check playback DEET ee Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 BEN ES E e NLE Apply Look LUTs H e Final Production Color Correction PANDERA l Check playback avalan Native Support for ARRIRAW 16 9 4 3 Edit Es S NLE Apply Look LUTs e Final Production
99. puter and additionally the Metadata is stored in a separate XML file alongside the DPX files for a given recording o Also the Metadata is stored within the DPX header e the Reel Scene Take and Day values are placed in the Slate Info defined field in the DPX header e the Reel value is additionally placed in the Input Device Name field of the DPX header e the Camera value is placed in the Input Device Serial Number field of the DPX header e the Project value is placed in the Project field of the DPX header e Most Metadata is displayed for each clip in the Play List in Play Review mode on the Gemini Recorder This includes Scene Take Timecode Date Time and Shooting Day e Added 2 channel audio support over SDI recorded as WAV files and placed alongside the DPX files for a given recording WAV file will only be produced if audio is present over the incoming SDI stream during record e Added Play List Play Selection functionality www Gemini444 com 87 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual o Clips may be selected for Playback out of the Gemini via the Play List tab along the left side of the LCD screen in Play Review mode o All selected clips will be played in sequence and optionally the playback will loop continuously if the Loop option is selected until manually stopped o The default behavior of the Play List is to play and loop the last
100. rded as 4 4 4 10 Bit RGB DPX Files as this is the industry standard E Thus each time you start and stop a recording it will create a new file folder which takes the name of the Clip as setup via a menu item in the Gemini 4 4 4 All clips reside in a CLIPS folder on the Solid State Drive SSD 1080p59 94 60 DPX 3D DPX 1080p29 97 30 12 Bit DPX from C500 at all frame rates Due to high data rate DPX file data is stored in a packed format To un pack the DPX files required by most computer software use our free data transfer un packing tool Gemini Transfer from the Downloads page of our website http convergent design com Downloads Gemini444 aspx DOWNLOAD Gemini Transfer Utility d g wd Download for Mac Download for PC requires 32 bit Java Runtime www Gemini444 com 33 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021313 File Structure m o V bh ss ene SETITAKEDOL SET ITAREOOZ a mm E SETITAKEO01 000 seer 000 sig oo 000 WI 000 SETITAKEOO1 0006 DPX 0007 0008 D 0009 D 001 SH 000 SE 000 SH 000 werden 000 SL 1 DPX 3 DPX 0004 DPX CLIPS CLIPOO1001 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIPOO1 001 CLIPO001001 0000000 DPX CLIPO001001 0000001 DPX Etc CLIPOO0O1002 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIPOO1 O02 CLIPO001002 0000000 DPX CLIPO001002 0000001 DPX Etc DPX ARI and RMF Frames May contain up to 60 000 Frames per Clip Base
101. rds in the other light should be green c The Status Bar will turn red and your time code should be incrementing 10 0W 1080PSF25 z 2 z RECORDING CLIP0000003 35c 4 2 2 12 25 22 22 16 33 8 To stop recording click the blue Stop Button The Status Line will indicate that the Record is Complete 9 Record again or to watch your clip s you are ready for Playback Mode 10 Never remove a SSD while recording or playback See SSD Status page 20 DPX Gemini records video into DPX dpx files DPX is a file format that is specifically designed for uncompressed video Each DPX file actually only stores one single frame of video Therefore each record will have a single folder that contains all of the DPX files For NLE workflow options see TRANSFER page 27 www Gemini444 com 26 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021313 NOTE A HELPFUL TIP Clip Number at the end of the Clip Name AAAAAAA OOO will increment automatically This can be adjusted by the User under the RECORD CLIP ARI ARRI Canon RMF WAV If recording in ARRIRAW Mode Gemini produces ARRIRAW ari files For higher frame rate recordings that require two SSD s the data files are recorded in alternating fashion onto between SSD s Before editing combine the two sets of files into a single folder to obtain the entire clip ARRIRAW Mode includes wav audio as well
102. rrectors Cinema Raw files are 10 or 12 Bit and are exported as rmf files The following are NLE s supporting Canon C500 workflow e Canon Raw Development e Resolve version 9 0 4 e Assimilate e YoYo e Colorfront DPX Files 16 Bit 4 4 4 Adobe Imp Exp File Type Function and General Notes Photoshop Native Support for DPX Viewer individual frames www Gemini444 com 48 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Audition CS5 5 CS6 SpeedGrade CS6 Prelude CS6 Apple Color 1 5 3 FCP7 Compressor 3 5 FCP 7 4 FCP X Final Cut Pro 7 ai Soundtrack Pro ai Used to check a Single Frame Check Playback Apply LUT Create Proxy Final Production Deliverable File Imp Exp Imp Exp Imp Exp Imp Exp e Native Support for DPX e Wav Audio Support Wav Audio Support Native Support for DPX Export to After Effects Premier Media Encoder Native Support for DPX Export to After Effects Premier Media Encoder Native Support for DPX Batch Renaming Check Metadata amp Preview Individual Frames Edit Audio Check Real time Playback Apply LUT Apply Color Correction Create Proxy Great for DIT in the field Data Management Concatenate Files DIT Visual Field Checks Generate Looks LUTs Create Batches Batch Renaming Straight to Encode Media Encoder e Check Playback real time playback e Apply Color Correction e Apply LUT e Create Proxy Final Cut Pro Project Seque
103. rt to its own internal Next Reel which behaves in a similar fashion as the Camera s Next Reel setting and can be edited in the Gemini menu Record gt Clip gt Next Reel when applied e The Reel number for a given take is reflected in the ST SW and 4 characters of the clip name and can be noted in the Next Take field of the Gemini www Gemini444 com 71 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual e With ARRIRAW Recordings fixed bug in which the ari files from the Gemini Recorder would appear in DaVinci Resolve with a frame rate of 16801 e Improved detection of missing 2 cable when in Dual link with ARRIRAW input e With ARRIRAW high frame rate recordings 48P and above the calculated timecode which is used for the file name extension is now based on the Project Rate not the Sensor Rate e With 3D DPX Recordings a 29 97 30PSF signal is now accepted whereas previously only a 29 97 30P signal along with 23 98 24 25P or PSF was accepted Also note that with very large Clips the Mac may take up to several minutes to display the files folder of a given Clip as it goes through an internal process of indexing the files particularly for OSX Lion Known Issues Version 1 4 101 e 3D DPX occasional incorrect timecode values e 2K DPX RAIDed Recordings will not play back correctly from the Gemini If 1 SSD is removed however the other SSD will play back correctly e Using camera trigger w start e Using Camera Trigger
104. rts full raster live debayer monitoring and playback including LUT support No new hardware no new SSD s required simple firmware update with paid upgrade CANON 4K CINEMA RAW OPTION paid firmware upgrade Canon Cinema Raw rmf support for Canon C500 up to 60fps for 4K 120fps 4K half raw and 120fps HD Includes 4K Quad HD Raw Half Raw 2K 12 bit 1080p and 10 bit support Full raster debayer monitoring and playback up to 60fps STEREO 3D SUPPORT paid upgrade Gemini 4 4 4 supports 3D DPX Record Play with multiple Combining options and Horizontal Flip options from 2 Gen locked cameras up to 1080p30 Combining applies to Live Preview or Play for Record the 2 Video Streams are recorded separately without combining Horizontal Flip of Left or Right Channels applies to Live Preview and to recorded data Live Record Horizontal Flip of Left or Right Channels options are available via menu items www Gemini444 com 6 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Outputs gt HFlip Left Horizontal Flip of Left Channel to LCD Outputs and applied to Recorded Data Outputs gt HFlip Right Horizontal Flip of Right Channel to LCD Outputs and applied to Recorded Data Combining Features for Preview Playback include e Side By Side e Line By Line e Anaglyph e 50 50 e Left Right Luma e Right Left Luma Choose any of the above for the built in LCD and HD SDI A Output A separate choice may be selected for the HD S
105. s may try to boot from the SSD When removing an SSD from the Transfer Station allow at least 15 seconds before inserting another SSD Allow 10 20 seconds for Windows to recognize the SSD after insertion Gemini Clip Merger The Gemini 4 4 4 in certain modes records even numbered files frames of video to one SSD and odd numbered files to the second SSD This is done to achieve the very high data rate that some recording modes require We have developed a tool to quickly process clips which are recorded using two SSD s This program renames the files such that the folder and files individual frames would be just as if they were recorded on one SSD DOWNLOAD Gemini Clip Merger d ma SE A Download for PC requires 32 bit Java i ee uy Runtime Basic Instructions for Using Gemini Clip Merger Software 1 Create a folder to hold your footage on our Hard Disk Drive or Raid System giving ita name meaningful to you such as Project Name Camera A 2012 09 12 2 Open the CLIPS GEMINI 444 folder on your first SSD and copy all of the folders to the folder created in Step 1 Do not copy the CLIPS GEMINT 444 folder itself copy the contents of the CLIPS GEMINI 444 folder Please refer to the note below if any of the files are 1080p59 94 or 1080p60 DPX files 3 Open the CLIPS GEMINI 444 folder on your second SSD and copy all of the folders to the folder created in Step 1 Do not copy the CLIPS GEMINT 444 folder i
106. tage The Gemini power is not directly compatible with the 3 pin RS power port from the ALEXA which nominally outputs 24V Likewise direct connection to a 28V battery will cause immediate damage to the Gemini voltage input protection circuit necessitating an RMA return to the factory for repair e Be extra careful not to plug the power in the remote receptacle located on the opposite side of the recorder This will also cause a permanent failure requiring a return to the factory for repair e Convergent Design offers a over voltage reverse voltage protection module which mounts on the side of the Gemini and plugs into the power receptacle This power module works by blocking the power to the Gemini 4 4 4 or nanoFlash if the voltage is over 19 Volts or if the www Gemini444 com 62 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual polarity is reversed When these conditions occur zero volts will be provided to the Gemini or nanoFlash thus protecting them from damage If you would like to add this protection the modules are available at no charge simply send a request to our customer support tina convergent design com e If the nanoFlash or Gemini 4 4 4 will not power up check your cables for proper voltage and polarity If you assume that the power protection module is defective and connect your power cable directly to the Gemini 4 4 4 or the nanoFlash and the power is bad then you will damage the Gemini 4 4 4 or nanoFlash Convergent Design offers
107. to 100 and 4K Half Raw 59 94 fps cranked to 120 119 9 e C500 Slow Fast Canon DPX C500 System Priority 2K or MXF only supported when the Slow Fast Rate is set to the Maximum Rate and complies with the supported listings above which includes YCC 4 2 2 50 fps cranked to 100 and YCC 4 2 2 59 94 fps cranked to 120 119 9 e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 12 bit e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 10 bit 50 59 94 100 119 9 fps e RGB 4 4 4 1080p 1920x1080 12 bit 50 59 94 fps e YCbCr 4 2 2 1080i 720p formats e C500 Frame Record Interval Record Please note the following with regard to using the Canon C500 with the Gemini Recorder e If you wish to record DPX from the Canon C500 meaning the C500 s System Priority is set to 2K or MXF Ensure that the Gemini is set to Setup gt Mode gt DPX e If you wish to record Canon Raw or Half Raw from the C500 meaning the C500 s to 4K Ensure that the Gemini is set to Setup gt Mode gt Canon Raw System Priority is set e When in Camera Trigger for any Canon Raw or Canon DPX recordings the Gemini Recorder will attempt to retrieve the base Opname from the C500 The C500 must be recording internally simultaneously in order for the Clip name to be passed to the Gemini 4 4 4 www Gemini444 com 67 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Note When in Slow Fast mode the C500 does not record internally and therefore does not provide a clip name to the Gemini Recorder during record I
108. tself copy the contents of the CLIPS GEMINT 444 folder Please refer to the note below if any of the files are 1080p59 94 or 1080p60 DPX files 4 Run the Gemini Clip Merger Program Note This program works for both PC and Mac for footage generated from 1 1 100 or higher This program works on the PC for footage generated from 1 2 1 or higher Additional instructions are available in the Readme file included in the download Please read the readme file www Gemini444 com 37 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Software Applications If two SSD s are used then the Gemini Clip Merger should be used as this is the quickest and Use Number of Gemini Transfer 4 4 4 s Needed SSD s Needed Packed Utility easiest way to handle the clips Note For 1080p59 94 and 1080p60 DPX Recordings instead of performing a normal Copy function in Steps 2 and 3 above please use the Gemini Transfer tool to copy the data from the SSD to the destination folder Note For 12 Bit 1080p50 60 1080p30 3D 1080p59 94 60 the DPX files are Packed Our Gemini Transfer tool will Unpack the files while performing the copy After using the Gemini Transfer tool you may then use the Gemini Clip Merger as noted in Step 4 above Yes 24 1 2 No oyes o bD S A8 NN hehehe l o WEE a E NN Use Number of Gemini Transfer RAW or HD Frame Rate 4 4 4 s Needed SSD s Needed Packed Utility po ARRIRAW 169 28 976 es Ya Ee a eV m
109. venting the possible loss of footage e Please allow video to be fed into the Gemini 4 4 4 for at least 10 seconds for the Gemini 4 4 4 do detect the change in the camera s setting e Live Preview on the Gemini of Vari Frame data will not look as expected The Gemini plays the last 1 second of captured Vari Frame frames so that the data will appear to repeat over a 1 second interval Time Lapse Support With this release Time Lapse is now supported in the Gemini 4 4 4 With Time Lapse enabled the Gemini 4 4 4 receives a continuous video feed from the camera but only records one frame every 5 seconds as specified by a menu option e When Time Lapse is desired you will need to set the interval between frames to be recorded in seconds from 001 to 255 in the Time Lapse menu and also enable the Time Lapse Feature e A Time Lapse tag is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when Time Lapse is turned on This feature is available for any camera recording in HD DPX or ARRIRAW Recommendation If people or animals are going to be filmed during the Time Lapse Sequence an interval of one second is typically best Otherwise people appear to jump from place to place o Menu Items Record gt Special gt T Lapse e Live Preview on the Gemini of Time Lapse data will not look as expected The Gemini plays the last 1 second of captured Time Lapse frames so that the data will appear to repeat over a 1 second interval
110. w 4K or Quad HD and YCC 4 2 2 will be supported in the near future However for this release do not use any of the Special Record options on the C500 Slow Fast Frame Record Interval Record with the Gemini Recorder Not supported e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 12 bit not supported at this time e RGB 4 4 4 2K 2048x1080 10 bit 59 94 119 9 fps not supported www Gemini444 com 70 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual In most but not all cases currently unsupported formats from the C500 will cause a Not Supported message on the Gemini Recorder Do not attempt to record any formats from the Canon C500 not currently supported by the 2 Please note the following when using the Canon C500 with the Gemini Recorder e If you wish to record DPX from the Canon C500 meaning the C500 s System Priority is set to 2K or MXF ensure that the Gemini is set to Setup gt Mode gt DPX e f you wish to record Canon Raw or Half Raw from the C500 meaning the C500 s System Priority is set to 4K ensure that the Gemini is set to Setup gt Mode gt Canon Raw e When in Camera Trigger for any Canon Raw or Canon DPX recordings the Gemini Recorder will attempt to retrieve the base Clipname from the C500 The C500 must be simultaneously recording internally in order for the Clip name to be passed to the Gemini Recorder e Ininstances where two recorders are required Simultaneous in camera recording is needed to ensure pro
111. wer input which is on the left side the remote control connector is on the right side Forcing the power connector into the remote control connector will damage the Gemini 4 4 4 3 Obtain genuine Convergent Design SSD s No other SSD s will work in the Gemini 4 4 4 This is to ensure that the SSD s are fast enough and have been fully tested prior to your shoot 4 Extra high quality HD SDI cables are very desirable and should be available on every shoot These must be good quality 75 Ohm cables with true 75 Ohm connectors SDI cables rated for 3G SMPTE 424M are always preferred 5 Please read the manual you will gain a lot of practical knowledge The latest version is on our website http convergent design com LinkClick aspx fileticket CdmSeL04018 3d amp tabid 139 6 We generally recommend that you use the latest firmware http convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Gemini444 aspx 7 Test the unit and the SSD s with your camera in advance of the shoot Setup your camera exactly as you will for the shoot setup the Gemini 4 4 4 create some test footage and run this test footage through your Post workflow Ensure that your Post department can handle the full uncompressed workflow Full uncompressed video is great it is just different Many systems support DPX and ARRIRAW but not all Please see the Workflow page on our website 8 For editing DPX Files using Final Cut Pro please obtain GlueTools luetools com produ
112. when formatted on the Gemini meaning no free space is available on a computer This changes the update procedure for the Gemini for future updates NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE for future updates post v1 1 2 Format an SSD on the Gemini Take to computer delete the SANDBOX file from the SSD Copy the new firmware onto the SSD Insert the SSD back to the Gemini and follow the prompt to update the firmware After updating return the SSD to the computer and delete the firmware update Format the SSD again on the Gemini for recording NOTE We recommend never to delete the SANDBOX file or any files from an SSD ona computer unless you are loading a firmware update or other essential file from the e ON UT w E e computer to the SSD e Added a Format Both option to format erase both SSD s Gemini gt SSD s gt Format Both We also recommend never to use the Convergent Design SSD s for general purpose usage on a computer only use the SSD s for offloading video recorded on the Gemini or for transferring firmware updates or other essential files to the Gemini from a computer Known Issues Limitations e During playback of clips from the Gemini Recorder the only functions available are play and Stop both functions are available via the Play Stop bottom on the bottom of the screen At this time no other Play functions such as Pause or Trick Play functions are available e HDMI Output and
113. which can result in damage to the SSD s Also be certain to use the Volume Safe Eject within Mac Finder and Windows Safely Remove Hardware icon in bottom right of screen if available before pulling an SSD from the Transfer Station after data has been offloaded Pulling an SSD without using Volume Safe Eject on the Mac can damage the SSD e With a recent firmware upgrade the Sony F3 camera now has 2 options for it s SDI Rec Control which activates Camera Trigger to the Gemini Recorder Please note that only the HD SDI Remote I F option works properly with the Gemini Do not use the Synchro Rec option e For using Vari Frame with the ARRI ALEXA please note the following o If Sensor Rate on the ALEXA is set to 30 or less set the Record Out to 30 or less as well o Do not set the Sensor Rate to less than 1 on the ALEXA o Do not set the Sensor Rate on the ALEXA to 23 98 and the Record Out to 24 o Do not set the Sensor Rate on the ALEXA to 29 97 and the Record Out to 30 o Sensor Rate must be less than or equal to Record Out rate e For this release to boot into ARRIRAW or 3D DPX via the Setup gt Mode menu a memory swap may be required which will take about 1 minute A dialog prompt will guide the user through this process Known Issues e 3D DPX Recording occasional incorrect values in timecode e Canon Raw Recording occasional incorrect values in timecode e
114. will normally appear when the Gemini Recorder sees errors in the incoming data stream and may indicate insufficient cabling However sometimes this error message will inadvertently appear when changing video formats on the camera especially the Canon C500 In such cases the message can be ignored e When attempting to set up a 1080p50 or 1080p59 94 RGB 4 4 4 input to the Gemini Recorder if Dual Link is required the Gemini may not indicate this The Gemini may show a single Link as a valid 1080p25 or 1080p29 97 input e inthis case connect the 2 link to achieve the desired 1080p50 59 94 input When switching the Canon C500 from 2K to 1080p the Gemini Recorder may not properly detect the input change In this case pull and re insert the input cable for the Gemini to get an accurate reading of the input www Gemini444 com 69 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Firmware Version 1 4 101 16 November 2012 1 Formal Support for Canon C500 Record Playback as a purchased Upgrade The following modes are now supported for Record and Playback in the Gemini Recorder from the Canon C500 e Canon Raw 4K 4096x2160 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps requires two SSD s 50 59 94 fps requires two recorders 4 SSD s recorded as Canon RMF files e Canon Raw Quad HD 3840x2160 23 98 24 25 29 97 fps requires two SSD s 50 59 94 fps requires two recorders four SSD s recorded as Canon RMF files e Canon Half Raw 4K 4096x1080 50 and
115. with Sony F3 with the Gemini starts recording 8 frames after SYS www Gemini444 com 72 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Previous Firmware Releases Firmware Version 1 3 105 23 October 2012 Beta Demo Support for Canon Raw from Canon C500 H Beta support for record play of Canon Raw 23 98 25 29 97 50 and 59 94 fps recorded as Canon RMF files QUAD HD 3820x2160 and 4K 4096x2160 are supported e Frame rates up to 29 97p require 2 SSD s for recording 50p and 59 94p frame rates require 2 recorders and 4 SSD s for recording due to the high data rate For these rates the user must provide the source port from the C500 attached to a given Gemini Recorder 3G SDI1 or 3G SDI2 via a Dialog on the Gemini Recorder Simultaneous in camera recording is needed to ensure proper clip naming across 2 recorders Additionally the 2 recorders dates must match again for proper clip naming Camera Trigger is also required Record gt Trigger Canon Raw clips will use the naming convention CLIPO001001 O000001 RMF when used with triggers other than Camera Trigger Record gt Trigger in which the clipname can be manually edited in Record gt Clip When in Camera Trigger for any Canon Raw recordings the Gemini Recorder will attempt to retrieve the base Clipname from the C500 The C500 must be simultaneously recording internally in order for the Clipname to be passed to the recorder With Camera Trigger the
116. ww Gemini444 com 78 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual watermark or as an extra cost feature included in the ARRIRAW Option without the watermark o Menu Item Setup gt Mode gt ARRIRAW Project Frame Rate Support With this release the Project Frame Rate can be set which will be noted in the recorded file This allows the Playback Frame Rate the Project Frame Rate to be different from the Video Input Frame Rate For example a video input with a rate of 59 94 Frames Second can have a Project Frame Rate of 23 98 so that Playback from the Gemini and Editing Grading Software will treat the recording as 23 98 thus causing the footage to be played back in slow motion with a 2 5x slow motion ratio e Menu Item Setup gt Project gt Frame Rate Remote Record Trigger With this release the Remote Control Function of the Gemini 4 4 4 is now enabled One can use a Remote Control Cable to Start Stop the Gemini 4 4 4 Remote cables can be purchased from your dealer or you can build your own e Remote Control Connector Pin Out o 232 RX o Remote Do not use this pin reserved this is not for the Remote Control LTC 1 O GPI Use this pin for the Remote Control Swtich GND 232 TX O O 00 To build a remote control use a momentary switch and connect to Pin 4 and Pin 5 Do not connect Pin 2 to Ground o A momentary closure of the switch will start record Hold the switch down for second then release to stop rec
117. x Adapters USB 3 FW 800 Thunderbolt or eSATA AC Powered Transfer Station one included 5 high brightness LCD sunlight viewable 800 cd m72 800 x RGB x 480 Pixels 24 Bit Transfer Station Built In LCD Monitor 900 1 True Contrast Wide 85 Viewing Angle IPS Technology 1 1 Pixel Option with user positioning of desired window via touch control Touch Sensitive menu system with user defined presets and customizable level of on MENU SYRIEM screen data Gemini 444 Recorder SSD Transfer Station HD SDI cables HDMI Cable Hotshoe Gemini Production Kit with 1 4 x20 Ball Mount Universal AC Power Supply 4 Pin XLR Power Cable D Tap Power Cable all packaged in a Custom Fitted Hard Plastic Case ET Accessories 256GB 512GB SSD Media Sun Screen Remote Control with pushbutton start stop P tally light and LTC I O ARRIRAW Canon Raw and Stereo 3D are extra cost options All Specifications subject to change without notice www Gemini444 com 57 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Gemini Mechanical Drawings Useful for your mounting needs and designs please find below mechanical drawings of the Gemini 4 4 4 HIGH TEMPERATURE FAN BRACKET RIGHT REAR LEFT 1 533 38 9 Remote Connector Pinout TOP TOP de 1 Power 6 5 19V 1 232 RX
118. za ai Mol ARRIRAW 16 9 es Ves No ARRIRAW 16 9 PS es Yes No ARRIRAW oo YA AA es Ves Mol ARRIRAW 16 90 ooo e es Ves Mol ARRIRAW 16 9 Pes Ves Pp No ARRIRAW 16 9 PSO es Ves Mol ARRIRAW Joo YA AA ee Ya TC ve Oo o E BE AA No E 28 976 NN Mol ARRIRAW 432898 we TC Me i Mol ARRIRAWIl NN RT BECH AA AA NN RT BECH AA YA AA NN No HEH E BE NN E Co BE BE BE NEE BE Use Number of Gemini Transfer RAW or HD Frame Rate 4 4 4 s Needed SSD s Needed Packed Utility Yes Canon HD 10 Bit Log RGB 444 2398 24 PN Yes Canon HD 10 Bit Log RGB 444 AA o r we e Yes Canon HD 10 Bit Log RGB 444 29 97 es e No Canon HD 10 Bit Log RGB 444 gt PN No Canon HD 10 Bit Log RGB 444 50 94 60 III gt se ve www Gemini444 com 38 Page NPNINTR I Rte NINININIJIN Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Yes Canon HD 10 Bit Log YCC 422 23 98 24 1 1 No Yes Canon HD 10 Bit Log YCC 422 235 IC CN Yes Canon HD 10 Bit Log YCC 422 oam ILL 2 Ys TI No Canon HD 10 Bit Log YCC 422 ag TCE NT No Canon HD 10 Bit Log YCC 422 aaen CEC ae Yes Le No Canon HD 10 Bit Log YCC 422 f 10 TC CCE es Ir Mo Gononpnp ien Log YCC422 120 LI a y Ys TI BN E NN E BN No CanonHDi2Bitlog 28 976 Ir IC ve Le No CanonHD12 Bitlog as ILL LL ve No CanonHD12 Bitlog 24 III Yes Yes No CanonHD12 Bitkog AA es es No CanonHDi2sitlog ag TC es LI e No CanonHD12 Bitlog 30 zi Yes Yes e BEE a BER Os EES

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