The aspect ratio, frame guide opacity level, safe area percentage, and the type of grids shown
will match what you have set in the camera. The 'setup' menu in the Studio Viewfinder then
allows you to configure which type of guides you would like to see in the Studio Viewfinder
when guides in the display menu are switched on. Guides then allows you to then switch these
'on' or 'off' with one command.
Zoom
Turns the 'zoom' feature on and off. The 'zoom' feature helps you find sharp focus by
zooming into your picture. When zoomed in, you can navigate to specific parts of the screen by
rotating the menu dial left and right. The overlay will indicate which part of the picture you
are zoomed into.
Display LUT
When sending a 'film' dynamic range SDI signal from your URSA Mini, the 'film to video' and
'film to extended video' settings allows you to apply a more colorful and contrasty LUT to the
image. The viewfinder will detect when either of these LUTs are used and will give you the
option to toggle them on or off in your viewfinder. When a display LUT is active on the front SDI
output, or you are using a different LUT, the option is disabled to prevent multiple LUTs
being applied.
Audio Meters
The audio meters display the audio level that is being input via SDI into the Blackmagic
URSA Studio Viewfinder, therefore the meters will show you URSA Mini's audio input levels. If
you have program input selected, the audio meter will display these audio levels.
Exposure Meters
Switches the display of the histogram 'on' or 'off'.
Red Channel
Allows you to switch on or off the red channel of your image.
Green Channel
Allows you to switch on or off the green channel of your image.
Blue Channel
Allows you to switch on or off the blue channel of your image.
Black and White
Switches between color and monochrome.
Shortcuts
The shortcut function allows you to map specific functions to the F1, F2 and F3 buttons. These
shortcut buttons allow you to quickly toggle 'on' and 'off' any of the settings in the display
menu, or your cursors. This is extremely useful when you need to quickly access a particular
setting for a frequently used feature.
To customize your shortcut buttons: In the 'shortcuts' menu, rotate the push button 'menu' dial
to move up or down and select one of the 3 buttons. Press the 'menu' dial to confirm your
selection and then rotate the 'menu' dial to scroll through the assignable features. You will have
the option to select one of the following features: 'zoom', 'cursor 1', 'cursor 2', 'cursor 3', 'zebra',
'false color', 'guides', 'film to video', 'audio meters', 'exposure meters', 'red channel',
'green channel', 'blue channel', 'black and white'. Once chosen click the menu button to confirm
that selection, and assign that function to the chosen shortcut button. Pressing the shortcut
button will now switch this feature 'on' and 'off'.
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