Portkeys HS8 3G-SDI/4K HDMI High Brightness Monitor

Product Information

The Portkeys HS8 is a high-brightness monitor designed for professional video production, featuring 3G-SDI and 4K HDMI connectivity.

Physical Dimensions: The monitor measures 208mm in width, 133.7mm in height, and 50.5mm in depth. It features an 8-inch screen.

Mounting: Equipped with a 100x100mm VESA interface for mounting and multiple 1/4" screw holes on the top and sides for accessories.

Power: Features a dual battery compartment supporting NPF H and V series power supply systems (e.g., NP-F550/NP-F750/NP-F970). It also accepts DC input voltage from 7-20V.

Rotatability: The monitor is rotatable for flexible positioning.

Customization: Includes a custom function key (F key) for user-defined shortcuts.

Controls and Ports:

• Front/Top: EXIT button, MENU button (also functions as Vol +/- and scroll menu), Custom Function keys (F1-F4), 1/4" Screw Hole.
• Rear/Side: Power Switch Indicator, 7-20V DC Input, Power SDI Output, HDMI Input, HDMI Output, 3-section 3.5MM Headphone Jack, USB-A Port for firmware upgrades and LUT loading.
• Power System: Dual NPF battery compartment.

Basic Parameters

Packing List

• M2 Allen Key
• Screen Cleaning Wipe
• Customer Feedback Card
• Micro USB Flash Drive
• D-TAP B to Screw-in DC Power Cable
• Cup Head Gasket (x4)
• M3 Allen Screw (x4)

Supported Input/Output Resolution and Frame Rate

4K HDMI Input Signal

• 4096×2160p @ 23.97Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 59.96Hz, 60Hz
• 3840×2160p @ 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 59.96Hz, 60Hz

HDMI Input/Output Signal

• 1920×1080p @ 23.97Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz
• 1920×1080psf @ 23.97Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz
• 1920×1080i @ 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz
• 1280×720p @ 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz

SDI Signal

• 1920×1080p @ 50fps, 59.94fps, 60fps
• 1920×1080p @ 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz (YUV422)
• 1920×1080p @ 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.94Hz, 30Hz (YUV444/YUV422)
• 1920×1080psf @ 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz (YUV444/YUV422)
• 1920×1080i @ 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz (YUV444/YUV422)
• 1280×720p @ 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz (YUV444/YUV422)

UI Operation Introduction

The HS8 UI operations are performed using external keys. The primary control is the MENU button, which serves multiple functions.

Quick Operation

• [Swipe Left]: Navigate or adjust parameters.
• [Click]: Select function or confirm action.
• [Swipe Right]: Navigate or adjust parameters.

External Button Operations

MENU Button:

• Select Functions/Parameters: Tap the MENU button to select functions or adjust parameters.
• Adjust Parameters: Tap the MENU button again, then slide left or right to adjust parameter values (e.g., Vol +/-).
• Enter/Exit Menus: Tap (or double-tap) the MENU button to enter a page or sub-menu. Tap the EXIT button to exit the current function selection or menu page.
• Switch Pages: Slide left and right on the MENU button to switch between pages or menu items.

EXIT Button:

• Exit Function/Menu: Tap the EXIT button to exit the current selection or menu page.
• Status Bar Toggle: On the main page, press the EXIT button to switch the status bar to an oscilloscope view. Press again to return to the initial page.

Operating Procedures Example (Backlight Adjustment)

1. Connect the power supply and turn on the monitor.
2. On the initial page, slide the MENU button left and right to adjust the backlight brightness.

Main Menu Navigation

1. On the main page, click the MENU button to enter the main menu operation page.
2. On the main page, slide the MENU button to select functions displayed at the bottom of the monitor.
3. Press the MENU button to bring up a selected function.
4. On the oscilloscope display page, slide the MENU button to adjust backlight brightness. Click the MENU button to bring up the main menu.
5. Slide the MENU button to select a function, then long-press the MENU button for approximately 3 seconds to directly switch to the parameter adjustment page for that function.

First Level Menu Introduction

1.1 Image Configuration

Access via Main Menu -> Image Config. Adjusts visual display properties.

• Brightness: 0-100
• Chroma: 0-100
• Tint: 0-100
• Contrast: 0-100
• Sharpness: 0-100
• Backlight: 1-10
• Anamorphic: 1.00x, 1.33x, 1.42x, 1.50x, 1.60x, 1.66x, 1.80x, 1.85x, 2.00x, 2.35x
• User Color Temperature: Manual adjustment for Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255). Predefined options: 5600 K, 6500 K, 7500 K, 9300 K.

1.2 Signal Input

After connecting the signal cable, select the signal type (HDMI/SDI) to complete the image input connection.

1.3 Signal Output

Select the signal output connection mode: HDMI/SDI. When 3D LUT output is enabled, the applied 3D LUT effect is output to any display via the signal.

• 3G Level: A/B
• Output: A/B/Auto

1.4 Display Flip Mode

When OSD Flip Mode is enabled, the display flips horizontally or vertically according to usage requirements.

1.5 Shortcut Function (F-key Preset)

Functions 1 to 4 correspond to external keys F1 to F4 respectively. Select a function to enter its parameter adjustment page.

1.6 Monitor Settings

• OSD Language: Select the application's OSD language (English, Français, Español).
• System Reset: Factory Data Reset.
• Fan: Adjust Fan Speed.
• Battery Voltage Display: Toggles the display of operating voltage in the bottom status bar.
• Sound Config: Adjust volume.
• Firmware: View Version Information, Run Time, and perform Updates.

Function Introduction

2.1 Image Enhancement Tools

3D LUT

Apply screen color calibration LUTs and stylized LUTs. LUT files can be loaded from a USB drive.

• USB Scanning: Connect a USB drive with LUT files to the monitor's USB port. Tap "USB search", select the removable disk, and tap the LUT file to store it in the "User Store". Verify storage success.
• Reset LUT: Resets the LUT file applied to the image.

Peaking

Marks the focus position using specific colors. Helps ensure sharp focus.

• Style: Color / Grayscale
• Contrast: -100 to +100
• Grayscale Level: (Range not specified)
• Thickness: 1-10
• Sensitivity: 1-10
• Mark: OFF/ON
• Peak Threshold: 0-100
• Color: Red / Green / Blue / White
• Frame X Start: 0%-99%
• Width: 1%-100%
• Y Start: 0%-99%
• Height: 1%-100%

False Color

Displays image brightness levels using specific colors. The "User" pattern allows for adjustable parameters.

• Style: ARRI / User
• Under Warning: -7 to 15 (User)
• Over Warning: 85 to 110 (User)

Zebra

Customizes the display of overexposed and underexposed areas of the image using zebra stripes.

• Area Option: Low / Middle / High
• Enable: OFF/ON
• IRE: 50-109
• Range: ±0 to ±30 (Area Option Middle)
• Color: Red / White / Green / Blue
• Low Area: -7 to 50 (Warning Color ON)
• High Area: 50 to 109 (Warning Color ON)
• Brightness: 0-10

Waveform

Turns on the oscilloscope function. The waveform and battery voltage are displayed in the bottom status bar.

• Load LUT: OFF/ON
• Warning Color: OFF/ON

RGB Histogram

Displays a histogram of the Red, Green, and Blue color channels.

Luma Histogram

Displays a histogram of the luminance values.

RGB Waveform

Displays the signal's RGB waveform.

Luma Waveform

Displays the signal's luma waveform.

Vector Scope

Displays the color saturation and hue of the video signal.

Battery Voltage Display

Shows the current battery voltage in the status bar.

Crosshair

Places a crosshair mark in the center of the image for composition reference.

• X Offset: 0%-100%
• Y Offset: 0%-100%

Rectangle Crop

Arbitrarily crops a rectangular area of the image and displays it full-screen.

• X Start: 0%-99%
• Y Start: 0%-99%
• Width: 1%-100%
• Height: 1%-100%

Check Field

Displays four solid color images (Red, Green, Blue, White) for checking color accuracy and signal integrity.

• Color: Mono / Red / Green / Blue

Guides

Provides lines for composition and masking.

• Options: 80%, 90%, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 15:9, 4:3, 1.51, 1.85:1, 2.1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, User
• H (User): 1%-100%
• V (User): 1%-100%
• Color: White / Red / Green / Blue / Black
• Mark: OFF/ON

Grids

Offers 9 types of grid composition lines.

• Regions: 1-9
• Color: White / Red / Green / Blue / Black

HDR (HLG)

High Dynamic Range display mode to show more shadow and highlight detail.

3D LUT

Screen color calibration LUT and stylized LUT. (See also section 2.1 for initial 3D LUT description).

Audio Meters

Monitors the audio volume levels.

• L/R Swap: OFF/ON

Universal Software Upgrade Tutorial

Follow these steps to upgrade the monitor's firmware.

1. Download the corresponding upgrade software zip package from the official Portkeys website (https://www.portkeys.com). Unzip the upgrade file of the main software, and then place the unzipped upgrade file into the root directory of the USB drive.
2. Connect the monitor to the power supply and connect the USB drive with the upgrade file to the USB-A port of the monitor.
3. After boot up, tap the [Menu Button], select the Monitor Settings page, select "Firmware", and enter the firmware page.
4. Select "Software Upgrade (USB)".
5. Select "Yes" to begin the upgrade process.
6. Please wait a few minutes for the software upgrade process. The monitor will reboot automatically after the upgrade is completed. Do not power off during the upgrade process.
7. After the upgrade is completed and the monitor reboots, navigate to Monitor Settings > Firmware > Version Info. to check whether the software upgrade was successful.

Note: The "20%" mentioned in the original document likely refers to a progress indicator during the upgrade, which is not visually represented here.