Anyone used SmallHD DP6 with Epic or Scarlet via HDMI?

[Kamilla Lusa]

Hi guys,

I've been searching for the answer to my question for almost a month but still haven't got a definite answer.
So, for those of you, who have used DP6 monitor with EPIC/SCARLET via HDMI, here goes:
does the monitor have to be mounted upside down and image flipped in menus when using DP6 with Red cameras via HDMI?

source: http://www.smallhd.com/s.nl/ctype.KB...1694/KB.870/.f

I have a feeling that this information above applies only to Red One and not EPIC/SCARLET but would like a confirmation.

Thanks and happy holidays,
Kamilla

[Brian Iannone]

+1

I'd like to know too.

[Kamilla Lusa]

Anyone? ;)

[Albert C Martin]

I can test it out this week and report back if no-one beats me to it.

Even if you need to mount upside-down and do an image flip on the SmallHD it really isn't a big deal. The SmallHD has mounting points on all four sides. I currently have two DP6's mounted upside-down on top of each other because it is just more convenient based on where the SDI barrel connectors are located.

On a separate note, the DP6 does not like the 720p signal that comes off the SDI tap on the Epic. I would assume this is because of it being a non-standard 29.97 refresh rate. I don't know if this will also apply to the HDMI but I can confirm that as well. Easy enough workaround by just outputting at 1080p.

[Kamilla Lusa]

I can test it out this week and report back if no-one beats me to it.

Even if you need to mount upside-down and do an image flip on the SmallHD it really isn't a big deal. The SmallHD has mounting points on all four sides. I currently have two DP6's mounted upside-down on top of each other because it is just more convenient based on where the SDI barrel connectors are located.

On a separate note, the DP6 does not like the 720p signal that comes off the SDI tap on the Epic. I would assume this is because of it being a non-standard 29.97 refresh rate. I don't know if this will also apply to the HDMI but I can confirm that as well. Easy enough workaround by just outputting at 1080p.

It would be really appreciated if you could make this test and share your findings. Also, I know that mounting DP6 upside down is not a big deal (I own one). The problem is the placement of HDMI connector. If I were to mount the monitor upside down the cable would stick up in the air and that is not very practical in some configurations.

[Richard Lonsdale]

Fired up fine for me. 720p output from the camera, straight into the DP6 with no adjustments.

[Kamilla Lusa]

Thank you very much, Richard!

[Kyle Wullschleger]

I've been using 3 different DP6's through HDMI with no problems. I had a slight issue with a DP4, but a firmware upgrade from a 2.0.2 to 2.0.5 seems to have fixed it.

I do notice the SDI output into my DP6 has a funny refresh issue at the top of the monitor, as if it lags a bit. Anyone else notice this with their DP6-SDI monitor?

[David Kellermann]

I want to buy a cheap Scarlet setup and add later in 2012 further accessories like a BOMB EVF.

My plan was to use two DP6, one over HD-SDI as on camera monitor with menus (controlled via REDmote) and one over HDMI to a transmitter for the video village and for the focus puller.

Would that setup work? How about the mentioned HD-SDI lag with the DP6?

[soren k jensen]

Kyle and Richard, do you find the DP6 good enough for critical focus in run and gun situations?