Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual
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1. GEMINI Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Option Description Additional Information On The on screen menu will disappear after 15 seconds of idling Touching the screen anywhere will bring the menu Auto Hide back Off The on screen menu always be LCD displayed unless the hide button is touched SET l ies None Removes any current Guides setting l DA Gis ndicates your product was Requires nothing further Keys Unit WW successfully registered after initial registration Displays the firmware version ABOUT S 2 serial number or your Gemini unit manufacturing date and activation date Format gt Permanently erases everything WARNING EEN on SSD 1 DATA WILL NOT BE SSD s RECOVERABLE Format Permanently erases everything Sob Ori SoD Zz INPUTS Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu Description Additional Information For non zero timecode set Timecode is extracted from the S l TIMECODE Source your camera s timecode signal coming from your camera ae output Cif it has one www Gemini444 com 8 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual v1 4 RECORD Sub Sub ltem Menu Z Dropdown B CEIP OUTPUT Sub Menu 2 AAAAAAAA OOOC Sub Sub Menu Menu 3 On Rec Tally www Gemini444 com gec Button ii li Option Option Description record button on the Gemini screen Recording will start when incrementing timecode is detected from the S2. 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 www Gemini444 com 23 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi For Mac 1 Start with Steps 1 through 8 above 2 Double click on the GEM_UPDATE zip 3 Copy or Drag GEM UPDATE folder to SSD For Both Mac and Windows PC continued 1 If done successfully you will have CLIPS An Empty Folder GEM UPDATE The Update Folder GEMINI UPD The Actual Firmware Update File 2 Use the Safely Remove Hardware option or shutdown 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 4 Ensure that you have adequate power to power the Gemini 4 4 4 either battery or AC Power The firmware update takes less than 5 minutes but please ensure that you have at least 30 minutes of batt
3. Ground 4 GPI 5 GND 6 232 TX www Gemini444 com 27 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi Know Issues Firmware Version 0 0 251 e 3G SDI not supported at this time e ARRIRAW not supported at this time e 720p60 50 not supported at this time e Playback Clip Selection not supported at this time 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 VISIT OUR 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 read 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 convergent design com Sales E Mail cdsales convergent design com Main Telephone 720 221 3861 Sales and After Hours Support Telephone 719 930 1376 803 278 0941 Web Sit
4. HDMI cable Hotshoe with Gemini Production Kit 1 4 x20 Ball Mount Universal AC Power Supply 4 Pin XLR Power Cable D Tap Power Cable Stylus Custom Fitted Hard Plastic Case 256GB 512GB SSD Media DC to DC Converter Input 20 to 32V Output 12V Sun Shade Optional Accessories Remote Control extra Transfer Station s 1080p29 97 30 and 1080p50 59 94 60 data must be striped across both drives so simultaneous recording 3D is not supported for these formats Data from two SSDs can be readily combined for editing Also 1080050 59 94 60 only supported in 4 2 2 sampling Specifications subject to change without notice Notes A CD O O CL 3 CD Li 1 LO CD CD y a UD CD LA vI www Gemini444 com 26 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui 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 M3 x0 5 M3 x0 5 2 PLCS 2 PLCS 2 924 74 3 LA 1 174 29 8 0 541 p 13 8 1 533 1 ect 38 9 4 Remote Connector Pinout TOP Co 1 Power 6 5 19V 1 232 RX 2 Power 6 5 19V 2 Remote 3 Ground 3 LTC I O 4
5. all of the DPX files For NLE workflow options see TRANSFER page 18 www Gemini444 com 16 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui 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 Status Line will indicate that you are now in Play Review Mode WARNING DO NOT REMOVE EITHER SSD CARD DURING PLAYBACK THIS MAY RESULT IN DATA THAT IS UNRECOVERABLE 2 Tap the blue Play Button The most recent clip taken will immediately begin playing PLAY REVIEW MODE 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT gt LZ 25 22 22 BEC PREY Goran 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 www Gemini444 com 17 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui TRANSFER Data from your SSD is copied over eSATA USB is used for ONLY powering the Transfer Station Data cannot be copied via USB If your computer is not equipped with an eSATA port then you will need to purchase an Adaptor or expansion card Additional options include USB 3 0 to eSATA Adaptor or PCI eSATA Adaptor Best User Practices The best way to transfer is to connect the eSATA adapter the Transfer Station and the SSD then boot
6. enter the optional information that we request This extra information is designed to help us provide product improvements as well as better products for you When you power up the Gemini for the first time it will automatically provide you PLEASE REGISTER YOUR UNIT AND OBTAIN UNIT ACTIVATION KEY AT HTTP GEMINI444 CoM with a serial number that you will need for your on line registration via the website OK SERIAL gt 10110123123 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 SETTING DATE amp TIME The Geminil Set Time and Gemini Set 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 HANDLING SSD CARDS 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 www Gemini444 com 12 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui D 256ce E SSD 1 SSD Status Indicators Gemini 4 4 4 Record
7. in approximately 12 seconds or less after applying power www Gemini444 com 5 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi GEMINI 4 4 4 ANATOMY SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 2 Gemini 4 4 4 Recorder Convergent Design GEMINI INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS 3D ga pE 100 ga 3 ZUIN HD Touch WS i xk 01 24 05 27 wae LA Power SDIA SDIB Audio HDMI Audio SDI A SDIB Remote 6 19V In In In Out Out Out Out Tally E FE Eng Power SDIA SDIB Audio HDMI Audio SDIA SDIB Remote IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT Tally www Gemini444 com 6 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui 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 Gemini 4 4 4 and SSD s will operate at full potential under these conditions Do not lay the unit flat Keep the unit vertical for best 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 SS INPUTS BRECORD BOUTPUTS AUTO HIDE GUIDES ON Sub Menu 1 Available Sub Menu Selection Setting Saved On www Gemini444 com 7 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual v1 4
8. n 29 Obtaining an RMA EE 30 THANK YOU FOR CHOSING CONVERGENT DESIGN Our philosophy is to ensure that all features that we have enabled in the Gemini 4 4 4 have been thoroughly tested Our goal is to provide a very high degree of reliability in both our hardware and firmware www Gemini444 com 2 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual v1 4 OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have the following items supplied with your Gemini 4 4 4 upon ourchase Hard Case Case Gemini 4 4 4 Transfer Station gt KY HDMI eSATA Type C to Type A HD SDI Qty 2 Data Cable Power D Tap XLR Power Cable 4 Pin 4 Pin Universal AC Power Supply Microfiber Cloth Hot Shoe Mount NOTE Only Convergent Design SSD s will work in the Gemini 4 4 4 These SSD s available in 256 GB and 512 GB must be purchased separately Your Gemini 4 4 4 dealer is an ideal place to purchase these SSD s www Gemini444 com 3 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 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 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
9. 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 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 www Gemini444 com 29 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi e Damage due to exposure to water or other liquids or excessive dust or sand e Damage caused by dr
10. 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 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 Log C 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 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 Cup 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 v
11. D Indicator s are NOT green try the following Orange SSD drive is initializing If it does not change after 30 seconds 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 4 If the 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 SYS Status Indicator is green www Gemini444 com 15 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 6 Tap the Record Button to begin your Clip LIVE RECORD MODE 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT a 35c la o 2 12 25 22 22 gel TEEN 7 Your clip is now recording Please note a The SYS Status Indicator is red b One of the SSD Status Indicators is Red If you have two cards in the other light should be green c The Status Bar will turn red and your time code should be incrementing 10 0W 1080PSF25 8 RECORDING CLIP0000003 35 4 20 20 LZ Los eee 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 clips you are ready for Playback Mode DPX Recording In DPX mode 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
12. DI input and will stop ecording when timecode is not incrementing In this mode the Gemini will save recorded video into a dpx file Allows the user to set the name of the recorded files Description When the Gemini is recording the SDI and HDMI output will display a red bar on the bottom of the screen to indicate an active record Nothing will be overlaid on the S HDMI output of the Gemini SDI output as 4 2 2 works in both Rec and Play Mode Incoming video will be output as 4 4 4 Recording is started by touching the Additional Information This mode is particularly useful when wanting to trigger a record session from your camera s record However your camera will most ikely output incrementing timecode while it is playing back video This will also trigger a record in the Gemini Therefore this setting may need to be turned off while your camera is in playback mode See Transfer page xxx for more info on file tyoes 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 f this name be set different from one Gemini unit to the next Additional Information This red bar is not recorded in the Gemini If you are using a separate recorder to record the output of the Gemini turn this setting off This setting only affects the output vid
13. Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ege 3 PACKAGE CONT CN KC 3 SEET 4 GEMINI 4 4 4 ANATOMY E 6 MENU STRUCTURE ree r E E EE AE AS 7 GEMINI AA E E E E E E A E 8 INPUTS eben 8 RECORD E 9 OUTPUT E ee a ee ee 9 vl iIRiwkeicicH RE KEE 10 RS E el KE 11 Sen 11 AC Power Supply E 11 ld ME 11 REGISTRA FION RE 12 SETTING DATE 0 12 Formatting Kisel ld TEEN 13 SSD Status Uu Tt e CN 13 System Status Indicators cscs ccccesssseeeeccceeeeessssseesuueuseeeueeeessseeeeeeeseeseseueaeueas 14 BS Sl eC le 14 REC ORDIN C een ee nn ee ree E er ee ee ee ee ee 15 Recording Time Me ia ccccccsessccseeecceeeeceeseeceseeceuseeneeseeeuseenueeeeeuseeeasseceuseeeueseneuseeeaeeeneees 15 Recording Instructions uu ccceeeneneeeeneneeeeneneeeeneneeeeneneeusneneeueneaueueneneeuensauensneeuaueneneeuenenenusnens 15 BP KR te In e MEN 16 BE NA EE 17 www Gemini444 com 1 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi TIN rete AA AA AA WAA WAA WAA E E 18 Best USEF PYACtiCOS wi 18 SH ed un ET ui 18 Fle SF e d EEN 18 PP IIIA 22 UWE SU E 22 SDS CITC ACL EEN 26 Gemini Mechanical Drawings ccccscsssecnececeeeeneceenenseuenensnuenenseuenseeensneeuenenseuenenenueuenennauss 27 REMOTE CONNECTION PINOUT mwai 27 Know Issues Firmware Version 0 0 251 ccccssscssscessceeseeeseeeseenseensenssenssenssesseseeseenenes 28 Trouble Shooting E SUPU ce ceeceeeeneeeeseeneceeeenseueeeneeuenensoneneeuensneauenenenueesneaeeueneneneseens 28 Ri de WEI EC
14. KEO01 000 SET1TAKEO01 000 SET1TAKE001 000 SET1TAKE001 000 0001 DPX 0002 DPX 0003 DPX 0004 DPX 0005 DPX be gt i T m pm pm em pe mz CT e 7 wg e D D e e SET1TAKEO01 000 SET 1TAKEO01 000 SET1TAKE001 000 SET 1TAKEO01 000 SET 1TAKE001 000 0006 DPX 0007 DPX 0008 DPX 0009 DPX 0010 DPX CLIPS CLIPOO1001 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIPOO1 001 CLIPOO01001 0000001 DPX CLIPOO01001 0000002 DPX Etc CLIPOO001002 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIPOO1 O02 CLIPOOO01002 0000001 DPX CLIPOO01002 0000002 DPX Etc DPX Frames May contain up to 60 000 Frames per Clip Based on 512GB Drive Viewing Gemini Clips DPX Files are supported with the following Software DJV VIEWER PC http djv sourceforge net Click on Downloads and select one suitable for your system http djv sourceforge net install html www Gemini444 com 19 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi DIV VIEWER Mac http djv sourceforge net Click on Downloads and select one suitable for your system http djv sourceforge net install html Many Capture Card Software programs will playback Gemini 4 4 4 DPX Files natively BLACKMAGIC MEDIA EXPRESS AJA DPX Translator AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator and AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator http www aja com products software Color Grading Finishing Support ADOBE AFTEREFFECTS CS4 5 and 5 5 http www adobe com products catalog htm AUTODESK SMOKE http usa autodesk com adsk servlet pc ind
15. SDI Dual Link SMPTE 372M HD SDI 3G SMPTE 424M Planned Video Formats 1080p23 98 24 25 Four BNCs 2 Input 2 output with individual power down options One HDMI Type C Video I O Output Record Features Uncompressed RGB 10 Bit 4 4 4 Recording into DPX file format Spans across drives for longer record times or Record simultaneously to both drives Planned PRT l S l Built In LCD Monitor 5 high brightness LCD 800 cd m 800 x RGB x 480 Pixels 24 Bit 900 1 True Contrast Wide 170 Viewing Angle Color Calibrated at Factory 1 1 Pixel Mode Apply LUT Mode Software Compatibility Support for Avid Final Cut Pro Premiere Smoke Flame DaVinci Touch Sensitive menu system with user defined presets and customizable level of on screen Menu System daa Timecode HD SDI Embedded SMPTE RP 188 or LTC via optional cable Paid option for Full Stereo dual stream record and playback in a single Gemini unit 3D Dual Stream Option Cameras must be Gen locked to operate properly with the Gemini Left and Right Video Streams recorded as individual files in full uncompressed Vertical Flip Horizontal Flop for either both streams Individual output of each stream or Combine Side by Side Line by Line Anaglyph 50 50 Composite and Luma Differencing ARRIRAW Option Environmental 40 to 10 C Ambient Temp Operating 70 to 20 C Storage Gemini 4 4 4 Recorder eSATA Transfer Station HD SDI cables
16. e http www convergent design com amp www Gemini444 com We appreciate your questions comments Kee feedback We ARE listening To reach out to us aati ai look for this link on our website or visit ee http www convergent Tail Us Mare gt design com ProductUpdates WereListening aspx lt www Gemini444 com 28 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 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 recording 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
17. eo 4 2 2 Input will always be converted to 4 4 4 for recording Use this setting if you want to output 4 4 4 RGB usually Dual Link HD SDI Not valid with 4 2 2 input 9 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi MODE TOGGLE amp STATUS Across the bottom of your Gemini monitor you will find the Control Bar that includes Mode Functions and related Indicators and Buttons Status Line ays tele 2 ea a 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT B Quick Key Voltage he D 12 25 22 22 SN RT ECK Remaining Internal Temp Record Time Video Input Format Timecode Video Output Format Record Play Stop Button Mode Switch Status Line The status line will indicate when you have successfully changed or applied a Voltage Internal Temp Video Input Format Record Play Stop Button Record Stop Play Detailed Status Indicators Mode Switch Video Output Format Remaining Record Time Remaining record time per card shown as SSD1 SSD2 These numbers are approximate Quick Key Click the carrot to display options then click to apply NOTE Viewing LUTs are not applied to recorded material www Gemini444 com 10 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui PREPARATIONS 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 An
18. er Convergent Design GEMINI INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS 3D SYS Status Indicators Formatting SSD Cards WARNING BEFORE USING THE SSD S IT IS IMPERATIVE A TO FORMAT THE SSD S IN THE GEMINI 4 4 4 ALL EXISTING DATA WILL BE LOST DURING THE FORMAT 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 SSD s gt FORMAT SSD1 or GEMINI gt SSD s gt FORMAT SSD2 from the Menu to format the SSD s This process will take approximately 30 seconds for a 256GB and 60 seconds for 512GB cards 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 VA video will be lost forever C 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 www Gemini444 com 13 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi System Status Indicators The LED lights located in bet
19. ery time remaining to ensure safety 5 Power Up the Gemini 4 4 4 6 Removing any video input cables 7 Remove all SSD s 8 Insert the SSD with the firmware update 9 Then power on the unit 10 You will see a Firmware Update screen if the file is on the SSD properly 11 Follow the On Screen Prompts to complete the firmware update 12 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 24 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 13 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 Click on Cancel 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 O 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 Firmware Update NOT Initializing If you insert the SSD into the Gemini 4 4 4 and it does not start the firmware update process the Folder Name is not correct or the file is not in the correct location as outlined above www Gemini444 com 25 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual v1 4 Specifications Video Standards HD SDI SMPTE 292M HD
20. ex id 5561833 amp sitelD 123112 CINEFORM REMASTER http www cineform com products ph FINAL CUT PRO COLOR 1 5 3 Editing Support Adobe Premier CS4 5 and 5 5 http www adobe com products catalog html BlackMagic DaVinci Resolve http blackmagic design com products davinciresolve Apple Final Cut Pro 6 7 With Glue tools http www gluetools com Apple Compressor 3 5 and Compressor 4 www Gemini444 com 20 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi Apple Final Cut X Not supported at this time however the next version from Apple is expected to support DPX Avid 5 5 3 Mac With Glue Tools this info subject to change Avid 5 5 3 PC With MetaFuse or Cineform NEO this info subject to change Avid 6 when released www Gemini444 com 21 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi APPENDIX 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 022 25 1 Your computer must have an internet connection so you May access our website 2 Navigate to our website http www convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Gemini444 aspox On the Right Side of the page you will find Current Firmware Make a note of the firmware version that you will be downloading 3 Format a SSD in the Gemini 4 4 4 ensuri
21. ideo is 4 2 2 HD TOUCH SCREEN FOR RECORD AND PLAYBACK The Gemini 4 4 4 is easily controlled using the touch screen A Stylus is provded to prevent the LCD Monitor from being smudged www Gemini444 com 4 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui NOTE Your camera MUST be equipped to output 4 4 4 in order to use the uncompressed 4 4 4 functionality of the Gemini A 4 2 2 signal will be up resed to 4 4 4 DUAL SSD The Gemini 4 4 4 is unique in that is supports two SSD s for both recording and playback To extend recording time a recording can automatically span from one SSD to another This is fully automatic S 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 and also supports Log C DUAL LINK SDI The Gemini supports dual link 1 5Ghz HD SDI Input for 4 4 4 recording 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 reading at greater than 400Mbps making transfer of files very quick You ll find these Convergent Design SSD s available through our Resellers at affordable rates FAST BOOT TIME You can expect your Gemini 4 4 4 to power up and be reading for recording
22. ng that no important clips are on the SSD first 4 Insert the formatted SSD card in the transfer station 5 Connect the transfer station to your computer connecting both the USB and eSATA cables to your computer and the transfer station If your computer does not recognize the SSD you will need to reboot your computer a We recommend creating a folder named something like the following Gemini 444 Firmware 2011 11 11 O01 1 0 105 Use today s date and firmware number as listed in our webpage But you may create a folder using a folder name of your choice 6 Navigate to our website htto www convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Gemini444 aspx On the Right Side of the page you will find Current Firmware www Gemini444 com 22 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 7 Click 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 10 Click on Save The file you saved will be Gemini 1 0 105 zip but with 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
23. nvalidates the warranty agreement www Gemini444 com 30 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 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 All products must be shipped prepaid to Convergent Design or preferably through the dealer from which the unit was purchased Cif 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 insurance 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 31 Page
24. opping or other rough handling 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 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 packaged 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 Denver 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 i
25. the computer Use 6 Gb eSATA adapters for maximum performance Do not force cables or the SSD into Transfer Station See image for proper connectivity Performance The Gemini 4 4 4 SSD s can Perform up to 400MBps 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 performance of ISOMBps Typical Hard Drives Non Raid generally perform anywhere in the range of 80 1ISOMBps For maximum performance make sure you are using eSATA 6 Gbps to a Raid configuration File Support The Gemini 4 4 4 recorder accepts inputs from both HD SDI 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 cameras 4 4 4 Cameras currently must have HD SDI Dual Link HD SDI 3G will be supported in a future firmware release All DPX 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 All Files Recorded by the Gemini 4 4 4 are recorded as 4 4 4 10 Bit RGB DPX Files as this is the industry standard www Gemini444 com 18 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual ui 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 nn O WW WW WW D x bk SETITAKEOO SETITAKE002 SET1TAKEO01 000 SET 1TA
26. ton 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 15W E WARNING Power input is limited to 6 19 Volt DC C AC Power Supply Power SDA SDJ 619V n Simply connect the 4 pin Hirose to 4 Pin Male XLR cable to the Female 4 Pin XLR connector on the AC 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 www Gemini444 com 11 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual vi 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 you firmware updates via email We highly encourage you to
27. ween 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 TROUBLESHOOTING If the System Status Indicator is FLASHING RED A flashing red System Status LED light indicates there was a problem during record An additional error message should be present to indicate the error that occurred Please power cycle the device to remove the message Best User Practices Before each shoot always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully Always format your SSD s in the Gemini 4 4 4 before recording Of course it is important to not reformat a SSD unless the footage has been successfully copied to another medium www Gemini444 com 14 Page RECORDING Recording Time Media 256GB SSD x1 SSD x1 256GB SSD x2 512GB SSD x2 Recording Instructions 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 have been programmed and saved 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 12 The LED SSD Drive Indicator light should be green If so proceed to step 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ifthe SS
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