Shimbol Memory I PRO Video Recording Monitor

Packing List

The following items are included in the package:

• Monitor *1
• SD Card *1
• Tempered Screen Protector *1
• HDMI Cable *1
• SDI Cable *1
• Hot Shoe Mount *1
• User Manual *1

Buttons and Ports

The monitor features the following buttons and ports:

• 1 Power Button
• 2 Function Key
• 3 HDMI Interfaces
• 4 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• 5 DC IN
• 6 SD Card Slot
• 7 1/4"-20 Thread Hole
• 8 Debug Port
• 9 NP-F Battery Plate
• 10 SDI Interfaces

A diagram illustrates the placement of these buttons and ports on the monitor.

Catalog

Table of Contents:

1. Monitors Assist Icons - Page 4
2. User Interface - Page 6
3. Operation Guide - Page 8
   • 3.1 Boot Method - Page 8
   • 3.2 HDMI-SDI Interface Description - Page 8
   • 3.3 RGB Gain and Offset - Page 8
   • 3.4 Recording And Playback - Page 9
   • 3.5 Format SD Card - Page 10
   • 3.6 Shortcut Key Preset - Page 10
   • 3.7 High Precision Waveform - Page 11
   • 3.8 Matte - Page 11
   • 3.9 3D-LUT Input Method - Page 12
   • 3.10 3D-LUT Output Method - Page 13
4. Notes - Page 14
   • 4.1 Exceptions in Connection - Page 14
   • 4.2 SD card Description - Page 14
   • 4.3 Record and Playback - Page 14
5. Technical Parameters - Page 15

Monitors Assist Icons

The monitor provides various assist icons for enhanced monitoring:

• Switching Signal: Input (HDMI-SDI)
• Scope Menu: Waveform, RGB-Paral, Histogram, Vector. The Waveform shows brightness levels from an input source. RGB-Paral monitors red, green, and blue levels. Histogram is useful for checking image saturation. Vector visualizes the dynamic range.
• Marker Menu: Marker (marks aspect ratio), Safe area (displays action and title safe areas), Anamorphic (allows for squeezed image with anamorphic lenses), Center marker (marks image center).
• Matte: Multiple modes are available.
• Grip: Multiple lines are selected.
• Focus Menu: Peaking (ensures recordings are in focus), Zoom (zooms in on the image).
• Exposure Menu: Zebra (used to check and set exposure levels), False color (visualizes exposure across the image), Monochrome (monochrome display mode).
• Color Menu: 3D-LUT (loading & updating), Gamma (gamma setting), HDR (HDR monitoring), Color temperature (color temperature setting).

Additional functions include Lock Screen and Main Menu.

User Interface

The user interface displays critical information and controls:

• 1 Video Input: Shows the current input source (e.g., IN > HDMI 3840*2160 30p).
• 2 Resolution
• 3 Zoom
• 4 SD Card
• 5 3D-LUT
• 6 Power Indication: Displays battery status (e.g., DC 7.6V).
• 7 Switching Signal
• 8 Waveform Menu
• 9 Marker Menu
• 10 Focus Menu
• 11 Exposure Menu
• 12 Color Menu
• 13 System Settings
• 14 Playback Button
• 15 Audio Meter
• 16 REC Button

The interface also provides access to various menus like Scope Menu, Marker Menu, Focus Menu, Exposure Menu, Color Menu, and Switching Signal Menu, each offering specific adjustments and information.

Operation Guide

3.1. Boot Method

Short press the power on/off button to turn on the monitor. Long press for 3 seconds to turn it off.

3.2. HDMI-SDI Interface Description

The SDI interface is located on the back of the host, and the HDMI interface is on the side. A dedicated HDMI/SDI cable is used for real-time monitoring.

Diagrams show the SDI and HDMI port locations.

3.3. RGB Gain and Offset Control Functions

The monitor allows for adjustment of RGB Gain and RGB Offset. Sliders are provided for R, G, and B channels for both gain and offset, with reset options available.

3.4. Recording Playback

a. Custom File Name: The Recording and Playback Menu allows for custom file naming. It includes settings for Mode, Recording Definition, and Material. The File Naming section displays the current file name format (e.g., ZO-A-SCE-001).

• 1 Trigger/TimeCode: Camera synchronization recording function.
• 2 Camera Position: Adjustable by clicking up and down.
• 3 Shooting Site: Adjustable by clicking up and down.
• 4 Number of Cameras: Not adjustable; the digital number increases with the number of shootings.

3.5. Format SD Card

The monitor provides options for Scan (Normal, Underscan), Backlight, and Volume control. The 'SD card format' function is available for formatting the SD card. Fan status can be set to Automatic, Off, Slow, or Fast.

3.6. Shortcut Key Preset

Two shortcut keys, F1 and F2, are located on the top of the monitor, allowing users to choose function presets.

3.7. High Precision Waveform

The Scope menu includes Waveform, RGB-Paral, Histogram, and Vector displays. Opacity can be adjusted.

3.8. Matte

The Matte function allows for adjustments with modes set at 0%, 50%, and 100%.

3.9 3D-LUT Input Method

To input a 3D-LUT:

1. Place the LUT file in the LUT folder on the SD card and insert it into the monitor.
2. Navigate to Color Menu > 3D-LUT, turn on the LUT toggle, select 'Custom', and click 'Import'. Wait for the system to retrieve the LUT file.
3. Click the desired LUT file, then click 'Import' and wait for the file to be imported.
4. Select the desired LUT and confirm to load it successfully.

Note: LUT file names must be in English only, without special characters or spaces.

3.10 3D-LUT Output Method

To output a 3D-LUT:

1. Click the color management-3D-LUT icon, open the LUT selection, and choose the corresponding LUT file. The preset LUT color adjustment effect can be recorded synchronously.
2. The LUT for HDMI/SDI output is the same as the LUT currently turned on.

Notes

1. Exceptions in Connection

a. Zoom, Anamorphic, and Waveform functions can only be active one at a time. Activating one may force others to close.

b. When using HDMI IN, there is no SDI output. When using SDI IN, both HDMI and SDI can output.

2. SD Card Description: SD Card Identification and Use Problems

2.1 The SD card does not support hot-swapping. Removing or inserting during use may cause recognition issues or interface unresponsiveness. Restart the device if this occurs.

2.2 The monitor uses FAT32 format for SD cards, which may differ from camera formats. Do not mix formats.

2.3 Newly purchased SD cards require formatting using the monitor's 'SD Card Format' function before use.

2.4 Recommended SD card capacity is 32G-128G. MAC computers may not recognize SD cards over 32G in FAT32 format.

3. Record and Playback: The Abnormal Phenomenon of Using Recording and Playback

Synchronous recording (Trigger/TimeCode):

3.1 The camera must support HDMI Trigger/TimeCode.

3.2 The Trigger/TimeCode function must be turned on.

3.3 If a camera outputs TimeCode, enabling TimeCode mode will trigger automatic recording.

Technical Parameters