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FOCUS
This will emphasize edges in the image without changing brightness/image content so it is easier to
judge if the image is in focus. By adjusting your lens zoom and focus you can see which objects are
coming into and falling out of focus. When selected, the icon “F√” will be displayed in the Lower Status
Group.
VIDEO
VIDEO displays a multi-color color overlay that allows you to check the video level of the RGB monitor
path (calibrated to the SMPTE test signal) and any outputs driven from that path - such as HD-SDI and
HDMI. When selected, the icon “V √” will be displayed in the Lower Status Group.
Purple represents Super-Black, Dark Blue represents Black, Teal represents 3-stops under 18% Gray,
Green represents 18% Gray, Pink represents Skin Tone, Straw represents White, and Yellow, Orange
and RED represent various degrees of signal clipping in RGB space.
By adjusting ISO, FLUT and Shadow while looking at VIDEO check, the operator can ensure that Black,
White and 18% Gray values conform to the desired levels on the HD-SDI and /or HDMI outputs.
The VIDEO bands provide the following information:
PURPLE Super Black (IRE 1-0)
BLUE Black (IRE 1-3)
TEAL Dark Gray (IRE 9-12)
GREEN Typical Level for 18% Gray Card (IRE 44-47)
PINK
Typical level for Caucasian Skin (IRE 54-57)
STRAW White (IRE 96-98)
YELLOW
Super White (IRE 101-104)