Lilliput A5 5-Inch Full HD Field Monitor User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

⚠️ The device has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the device should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.

• Please do not place the display screen towards the ground to avoid scratching the LCD surface.
• Please avoid heavy impact.
• Please do not use chemical solutions to clean this product. Simply wipe with a clean soft cloth to maintain the brightness of the surface.
• Please do not block any vent hole.
• Please follow the instructions and trouble-shooting to adjust the product.
• Internal adjustments or repairs must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Please keep user guide for future reference.
• Please unplug the power and remove the battery if long-term no-use, or thunder weather.

FEATURES

• 4K HDMI input & loop output
• 1920x1080, Full HD resolution
• 400cd/m² high brightness
• 1000:1 high contrast
• Plenty of Camera Auxiliary Functions
• 118G Light-weight Design
• Color Space: The wide color space supporting ITU-R BT.709, matching with strict color calibration for accurate color reproduction and excellent grayscale.

Model Number: YP-01180324-3

CONTENT

• 1. INSTALLATION & INITIAL SETUP
• 2. TOP&REAR PANEL FEATURES
• 3. DV BATTERY MOUNT PLATE
• 4. MENU SETTING
• 5. MENU OPERATION
• 6. ACCESSORIES
• 7. PARAMETERS
• 8. TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. INSTALLATION & INITIAL SETUP

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the device and verify that the accessories list under Chapter 6 are included. Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage, immediately contact the Service.

Connections, Power-On and Initial Setup

Plug the power supply into an AC power source. Attach the Power connector to the back of the monitor. Connect the required cables for the signal input and output. Press the [Power Button] to turn the unit on.

WARNING: USB interface is only for program upgrades; do NOT use if non-professionals and do NOT use for power connect.

The rear panel features a USB port, DC 12V power input, HDMI IN, HDMI OUT, and an earphone jack. Battery slots for LP-E6 and F970 are also visible.

2. TOP&REAR PANEL FEATURES

A diagram illustrates the monitor's top and rear panels, labeling buttons and ports:

Top Panel Buttons:

• 1. MENU: Press to display the menu when the screen is lit. Press again to confirm the selected option.
• 2. [Right Arrow]: Select option in the menu. Increase the option value.
• 3. [Left Arrow]: Select option in the menu. Decrease the option value.
• 4. F1&EXIT: To return or exit the menu function. F1 is a user-definable function button, defaulting to Peaking.
• 5. [Power Button]: Power on / off.
• 6. Power indicator light
• 7. Earphone jack

Rear Panel Ports:

• 8. HDMI output interface
• 9. HDMI input interface
• 10. DC 12V power input

3. DV BATTERY MOUNT PLATE

Standard Mounts Process

A visual guide shows the process for attaching batteries:

1. First, place the battery plate into the monitor.
2. Please slide LP-E6 battery to the left.
3. Please slide F970 battery to the right.

DV Battery Mount Plate Specification

Model F970 for battery of SONY DV (e.g., DCR-TRV series, VX2100E, HDR-FX1000E, etc.).

Model LP-E6 for battery of Canon DSLR (e.g., D Mark II/5D Mark III/EOS7D/EOS60D).

4. MENU SETTING

Ensure the monitor is connected correctly before setting functions.

4-1. The Image Menu

Press [Right Arrow] / [Left Arrow] button to activate the brightness bar when not under the menu display. Press again to adjust the value of the option directly. Press “F1/EXIT” to exit if accidentally entering the menu. After entering the Volume menu, press "MENU" to select among brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, sharpness, volume, exit, and MENU.

4-2. Shortcut Key: F1 User-Definable Function Button

Select "MENU → SYSTEM → F1 Configuration" to customize the F1 shortcut setting. Then press [Right Arrow] / [Left Arrow] buttons to choose options. Press "MENU" to confirm the option as default, then press EXIT to exit.

The F1 button function can also be customized to include: Center Marker, Aspect Marker, Check Field, Underscan, Scan, Aspect, DSLR, Freeze, Peaking, False Color, Exposure, Histogram, Level Meter.

Default function for F1 is Peaking.

5. MENU OPERATION

When powered on, press the "MENU" button on the device. The menu will display on the screen. Press [Right Arrow] / [Left Arrow] buttons to choose menu items. Then press the "MENU" button to confirm.

Picture Settings

The Picture menu allows adjustment of:

Brightness

Adjust the general brightness of the LCD. For example, if you are outside in bright conditions, increase the LCD brightness to make it easier to view.

Contrast

Increases or decreases the range between the bright and dark areas of the image. High contrast can reveal detail and depth, while low contrast can make the image appear soft and flat.

Saturation

Increase or decrease the amount of color in the displayed image.

Sharpness

Increase or decrease the sharpness of the image. If image sharpness is insufficient, increase sharpness for a clearer image.

Color Temp

Adjust the color temperature to make the image warmer (Yellow) or colder (Blue). Increasing the value makes the image warmer; decreasing makes it colder. Users can use this function to strengthen, weaken, or balance image color according to requirements. The standard white light color temperature is 6500K.

Marker Settings

Center Marker

Select "On" to display a "+" marker on the center of the screen.

Aspect Marker

The Aspect Marker provides various aspect ratios, shown visually with an eagle image.

Safety Marker

Draw dotted line markers on the screen to indicate safe areas. Options include OFF and percentage presets (95%, 93%, etc.).

Grid

The grid feature displays a "thirds" overlay with two vertical and horizontal lines placed in each third of the image. Select "ON" or "OFF" to view or hide the thirds overlay. This is a powerful tool for composing shots, helping to frame key points of interest where lines intersect.

Note: Grid function is unavailable while Marker Mat is active.

Marker Color & Marker Mat & Thickness

The transparency of the aspect mat can be adjusted from 0 to 7. There are five alternative marker colors. The marker thickness can be set to 2, 4, or 6. Users can choose ratios or colors according to different background colors when shooting.

Scan Settings

Use this menu option to choose Scan mode. There are three modes preset:

• Aspect: Select Aspect under Scan option, then use the Aspect option to switch between several aspect ratio settings. Users can select related aspect ratios according to different signal input to meet the best viewing experience. For example, in 4:3 mode, images are scaled up or down to fill the maximum 4:3 portion of the screen. In 16:9 mode, images are scaled to fill the entire screen.
• Pixel to Pixel: The monitor is set to 1:1 pixel mapping with native fixed pixels, which avoids loss of sharpness due to scaling artifacts and normally avoids incorrect aspect ratio due to stretching.
• Zoom: Allows zooming in/out of the image by ratios like x1.5, x2, x3, x4.

Function Table:

Underscan

If the image shows size error, use this setting to zoom in/out pictures automatically when receiving HDMI signals.

Check Field

Use the check field modes for monitor calibration or to analyze individual color components of an image. In Mono chrome mode, all color is disabled and only a grayscale image is shown. In Blue, Green, and Red check field modes, only the selected color will be shown.

DSLR

Use the DSLR Preset option to reduce the visibility of on-screen indicators shown with popular DSLR cameras. Available options are 5D2, 5D3.

Waveform Settings

Peaking

Peaking is used to aid the camera operator in obtaining the sharpest possible picture. Select "On" to display colored outlines around sharp areas of the image.

Peaking Color

Use this setting to change the color of focus assist lines to Red, Green, Blue, White, Black. Changing the color of the lines can help make them easier to see against similar colors in the displayed image.

Peaking Lever

Adjust the level of focus sensitivity. If there are many details with high contrast, many focus assist lines may appear, causing visual interference. Decrease the peaking lever value to reduce lines for clarity. Conversely, if the image has less detail with low contrast, increase the peaking lever value to see focus lines clearly.

False Color

This monitor has a false color filter to aid in setting camera exposure. As the camera Iris is adjusted, image elements change color based on luminance or brightness values, enabling proper exposure without costly external equipment.

Exposure & Exposure Lever

The exposure feature helps the user achieve optimum exposure by displaying diagonal lines over areas of the image that exceed the set exposure lever. The exposure lever can be set from 0 to 100.

Histogram

The histogram shows the distribution of luminance (black to white information) along a horizontal scale, allowing users to monitor how close detail is to being clipped in blacks or whites. It also shows the effects of gamma changes. The left edge represents shadows (blacks), and the right edge represents highlights (whites). When monitoring from a camera, aperture adjustments move the histogram information left or right. This helps check for "clipping" in shadows and highlights and provides an overview of detail in tonal ranges. A broad range in the middle section corresponds to good exposure for midtones.

Note: Video clipping occurs when information bunches to a hard edge at 0% or above 100%. Preserving detail in blacks and whites is crucial for color correction. Aim for exposure information to fall off gradually at the histogram edges, with most forming around the middle, for greater flexibility in color adjustment without flat whites/blacks.

Audio Settings

Volume

Adjust the volume for the built-in speaker and earphone jack audio signal.

Level Meter

The left side of the on-screen meters displays level meters showing audio levels for channels 1 and 2. It features peak hold indicators for a short time to show maximum levels reached. To achieve optimum audio quality, ensure audio levels do not reach 0, as this is the maximum level and exceeding it results in clipping and distortion. Ideally, peak audio levels should fall in the upper end of the green zone; yellow or red zones indicate danger of clipping.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Language

Switch between English and Chinese.

OSD TIMER

Select the displaying time of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Options are 10s, 20s, 30s.

Image Flip

The image flip supports horizontal, vertical, and combined horizontal/vertical rotations, providing multi-viewing experiences from different angles.

Back Light

Adjusts the back light strength of the panel. Increasing the back light value makes the screen brighter.

F1 Configuration

Select "F1 Configuration" for settings. Press [Right Arrow] / [Left Arrow] buttons to choose settings, then press the Menu button to confirm. After setting, the user can press F1 to pop up the function directly on screen.

Reset

If there is any problem, press to confirm after selection. The monitor will return to default settings.

6. ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories:

• 1. Folding sun shade cover (1 piece)
• 2. HDMI A/C cable (1 piece)
• 3. Hot shoe mount (1 piece)
• 4. Manual (1 copy)

7. PARAMETERS

This section lists the technical specifications of the monitor.

8. TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. Only black-and-white display:

   Check whether the color saturation is properly setup or not.

2. Power on but no pictures:

   Check whether the HDMI cables are correctly connected or not. Please use the standard battery.

3. Wrong or abnormal colors:

   Check whether the cables are correctly and properly connected or not. Broken or loose pins of the cables may cause a bad connection.

4. When on the picture shows size error:

   Press “MENU → FUNCTION → Underscan" to zoom in/out pictures automatically when receiving HDMI signals.

5. Other problems:

   Please press the dial button and choose “MENU → SYSTEM → Reset → ON".

6. Monitor cannot function properly (according to the ISP):

   ISP is for program upgrades; non-professionals should not use it. Please reboot your device if pressed accidentally!

7. What's the external battery working time for monitor?

   The monitor supports SONY F970 battery (working time approx. 3.5 hours or above) and Canon LP-E6 battery (working time approx. 1.5 hours or above). It is kindly suggested to use original SONY and Canon batteries. The working time is not guaranteed if using non-original batteries.

8. Is the USB interface supports power supply?

   No. The USB interface is only for upgrading, not for power supply. It may cause failure and void the warranty if used for power supply.

Note: Due to constant effort to improve products and product features, specifications may change without notice.