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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual
Current
F irmware:
V ersion
1 .6.24
This
is
a
Virtual
Manual.
As
new
firmware
and
features
are
released
this
manual
will
be
updated.
Please
check
back
regularly
or
bookmark
this
link
for
reference.
Last
Updated:
17-‐May-‐2013
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
Contents
READ ME FIRST! .................................................................................................................. 4
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS
............................................................................................................................
5
FEATURES
...................................................................................................................................................
6
GEMINI 4:4:4 ANATOMY
........................................................................................................................
9
MENU STRUCTURE
..................................................................................................................................
10
GEMINI .................................................................................................................................... 11
SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 12
RECORD.................................................................................................................................. 13
INPUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 13
OUTPUT.................................................................................................................................... 14
Enable/Disable Options
......................................................................................................................
15
MENU QUICK KEYS
................................................................................................................................
16
PREPARATIONS ................................................................................................................ 18
TIPS, TECHNIQUES & RECOMMENDATIONS
.....................................................................................
18
POWER
.....................................................................................................................................................
20
AC Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 20
Camera .................................................................................................................................. 20
REGISTRATION
........................................................................................................................................
21
ARRIRAW & Stereo 3D Options (Paid Upgrade) ................................................................ 21
Upgrade Instructions ............................................................................................................. 21
SETTING DATE & TIME
............................................................................................................................
21
SETTING METADATA
..............................................................................................................................
22
DPX HEADER METADATA ....................................................................................................... 22
ARRI METADATA ..................................................................................................................... 22
XML FILE .................................................................................................................................. 22
FORMATTING SSD CARDS
...................................................................................................................
23
SSD Status Indicators ............................................................................................................. 24
System Status Indicators ....................................................................................................... 24
RECORDING .................................................................................................................... 25
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Recording Time / Media
.....................................................................................................................
25
Frame
rates
of
48p
and
above
require
two
SSD’s
(256
GB
or
512
GB).
.....................................................
25
Recording Instructions
.........................................................................................................................
26
DPX
...........................................................................................................................................................
26
WAV
.........................................................................................................................................................
27
ARI
.............................................................................................................................................................
27
PLAYBACK ....................................................................................................................... 28
TRANSFER ......................................................................................................................... 30
Transfer Station
......................................................................................................................................
30
Second Generation Universal Transfer Station .................................................................. 30
First Generation Transfer Station (eSATA) - DISCONTINUED .............................................. 30
Convergent Design Universal Transfer Station Instructions
........................................................
30
Setup
........................................................................................................................................................
30
Performance
..........................................................................................................................................
31
File Support
.............................................................................................................................................
33
File Structure
...........................................................................................................................................
34
Transfer Configurations
.......................................................................................................................
35
POST WORKFLOW ........................................................................................................... 40
DPX Files
..................................................................................................................................................
40
ARRIRAW Files
......................................................................................................................
45
XML Files / Metadata
...........................................................................................................................
52
APPENDIX
................................................................................................................................................
53
Firmware Updates
................................................................................................................................
53
Firmware Update Instructions
............................................................................................................
53
Specifications
........................................................................................................................................
57
Gemini Mechanical Drawings
..........................................................................................................
58
Remote Connector Pinout
.................................................................................................................
58
Best Practices for Handling SSD Media, BNC Cables and Power
...........................................
59
RELEASE NOTES
......................................................................................................................................
63
Firmware
Version
1.4.100
16-‐November-‐2012
.........................................................................................
63
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Previous Firmware Releases
...............................................................................................................
76
Firmware
Version
1.3.105
23-‐October-‐2012
.............................................................................................
76
Firmware
Version
1.3.100
22-‐October-‐2012
.............................................................................................
78
The
following
Features
for
Firmware
1.2.100
still
apply.
..........................................................................
80
Firmware
Version
1.2.100
10-‐September-‐2012
........................................................................................
80
Canon 4K Cinema Raw Support
......................................................................................................
92
Trouble Shooting & Support
...............................................................................................................
93
Limited Warranty
...................................................................................................................................
94
Obtaining an RMA
...............................................................................................................................
95
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READ ME FIRST!
Before
you
begin
using
Gemini
4:4:4,
we
strongly
suggest
you
review
the
included
Quick
Start
Guide,
as
well
as:
1.
Always
record
to
the
INTERNAL
MEDIA
OF
THE
CAMERA;
this
is
critical
for
proper
timecode
and
ideal
for
dual
media
/
backup.
2.
DO
NOT
PULL
POWER
OR
MEDIA
(SSD,
SxS,
CF)
from
the
unit
or
your
camera
during
record
or
playback;
This
may
result
in
data
that
is
unrecoverable.
3.
Power
and
Cabling:
Make
sure
you
have
PROPER
POWER
(6-‐19V
DC),
plugged
in
to
the
proper
power
spigot
(left
side
of
recorder),
and
that
3G-‐rated
SDI
cables
are
used.
4.
Power
source
must
be
able
to
provide
up
to
24Watts
at
all
times
to
the
Gemini.
5.
When
powering
the
Gemini
from
the
ALEXA,
we
recommend
always
use
the
24V
output
from
the
ALEXA
with
our
DC
to
DC
Converter.
6.
Familiarize
yourself
with
the
equipment
and
test
prior
to
shooting.
7.
Before
using
the
SSD’s
it
is
IMPERATIVE
TO
FORMAT
them
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Formatting
SSD
media
is
a
DESTRUCTIVE
PROCESS;
all
existing
data
will
be
lost
during
format.
8.
Ensure
that
the
camera’s
viewfinder
data
is
not
being
recorded;
IF
YOU
SEE
VIEW
FINDER
DATA
ON
THE
GEMINI
4:4:4
monitor,
then
it
will
be
recorded!
9.
NEVER
DELETE
ANY
FILES
OFF
AN
SSD
FROM
A
COMPUTER,
except
when
going
through
a
firmware
update
procedure.
10.
While
we
recommend
that
you
always
maintain
the
latest
firmware
on
your
Gemini
4:4:4,
we
DO
NOT
RECOMMEND
UPDATING
IF
YOU
ARE
IN
THE
MIDDLE
OF
A
SHOOT.
11.
When
offloading
media,
ALWAYS
MAKE
A
BACKUP
COPY,
ideally
to
a
RAID1.
12.
GENLOCK
YOUR
CAMERAS;
this
is
recommended
in
all
multi-‐cam
shoots,
and
critical
in
3D.
13.
Ensure
to
allow
Gemini
to
finish
closing
a
Record
file
before
taking
any
further
action.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Use
a
C onvergent
Design
AC-‐Powered
Transfer
Station
ONLY!
Do
not
use
the
first
generation
rd
USB-‐powered,
or
any
other
USB-‐powered
transfer
station.
Do
not
use
any
other
3
party
transfer
station;
this
could
compromise
the
data
on
your
SSD
media.
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OVERVIEW
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Make
sure
you
have
the
following
items,
supplied
with
your
Gemini
4:4:4
upon
purchase.
Hard
Case
w/
Antistatic
Foam
Gemini
4:4:4
Uncompressed
Recorder
HDMI
Type
C
to
Type
A
HD-‐SDI
(Qty
2)
Power
D-‐Tap
4-‐Pin
Seagate
GoFlex
USB
3.0
Adapter
Hot
Shoe
Mount
XLR
Power
Cable
4-‐Pin
Universal
AC
Power
Supply
Universal
Transfer
Station*
Stylus
&
Microfiber
Cloth
DC
–
DC
Converter
(incl.
w/
ARRIRAW
Option)
*AC Powered eSATA Transfer Station also available, see page 31. Request yours
here:
http://convergent-design.com/Products/Gemini444/GeminiTransfer.aspx
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE:
Only
Convergent
Design
SSD’s
will
work
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
These
SSD’s,
available
in
256GB
and
512GB,
must
be
purchased
separately.
Your
Gemini
4:4:4
dealer
is
an
ideal
place
to
purchase
these1.8”
SSD’s.
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FEATURES
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
a
professional,
high-‐definition
video
recorder
that
fits
in
the
palm
of
your
hand
and
is
easily
mountable
on
your
camera.
It
is
very
light
weight
and
small
in
size.
Gemini
4:4:4
functions
as
a
high-‐quality
monitor,
with
a
wide
viewing
angle,
high
brightness
with
great
contrast,
and
no
compromise
video
playback
device.
The
footage
from
the
Gemini
4:4:4
can
be
easily
incorporated
into
virtually
any
workflow
using
your
favorite
codec
or
as
native
uncompressed
DPX
sequences.
With
an
extra
cost
option,
Gemini
4:4:4
is
also
capable
of
recording,
combining,
and
playing
back
3D
video.
The
Gemini
4:4:4
records
to
specially
certified
and
tested
1.8”
solid-‐state
hard
drives
that
can
be
purchased
from
Convergent
Design
through
your
local
dealer.
UNCOMPRESSED 4:4:4 RGB, 10-Bit, AND 12-Bit QUALITY
The
Gemini
4:4:4
records
in
the
highest
quality
possible;
no
other
recorder
exceeds
the
image
quality
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4!
The
Gemini
4:4:4
records
Full
Uncompressed
4:4:4
RGB
and
also
accepts
4:2:2
camera
signals.
This
ensures
that
100%
of
the
quality
of
your
video
signal
will
be
maintained.
There
are
no
signal
losses,
no
artifacts,
and
no
loss
of
quality
whatsoever.
This
is
especially
important
when
recording
Log
video,
such
as
Sony
S-‐Log
or
LogC.
The
precise
values
for
each
bit
are
recorded.
No
bit
values
are
changed
in
any
way,
thus
preserving
the
full
integrity
of
your
images.
Recording
full
4:4:4
is
the
proper
way
to
record
S-‐Log
and
Log-‐C.
Recording
4:2:2
from
a
4:4:4
capable
camera
is
a
compromise.
ARRIRAW OPTION (paid firmware upgrade)
Gemini
4:4:4
is
ARRI
Certified,
supporting
ARRIRAW
(.ari)
2048
x
1650,
up
to
60fps
from
any
ALEXA
model
camera
16:9,
and
supports
4:3
up
to
48fps
with
desqueeze.
Supports
full
raster
live
debayer
monitoring
and
playback,
including
LUT
support.
No
new
hardware,
no
new
SSD’s
required
–
simple
firmware
update
with
paid
upgrade.
CANON 4K CINEMA RAW OPTION (paid firmware upgrade)
Canon
Cinema
Raw
(.rmf)
support
for
Canon
C500,
up
to
60fps
for
4K,
120fps
4K
half-‐raw,
and
120fps
HD.
Includes
4K,
Quad
HD,
Raw,
Half
Raw,
2K,
12-‐bit
(1080p)
and
10-‐bit
support.
Full
raster
debayer
monitoring
and
playback
(up
to
60fps)
STEREO 3D SUPPORT (paid upgrade)
Gemini
4:4:4
supports
3D
DPX
Record/Play
with
multiple
Combining
options
and
Horizontal
Flip
options
from
2
Gen-‐locked
cameras
up
to
1080p30.
Combining
applies
to
Live
Preview
or
Play,
for
Record
the
2
Video
Streams
are
recorded
separately
(without
combining).
Horizontal
Flip
of
Left
or
Right
Channels,
applies
to
Live
Preview
and
to
recorded
data.
Live/Record
Horizontal
Flip
of
Left
or
Right
Channels
options
are
available
via
menu
items:
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Outputs-‐>
HFlip
Left
Outputs-‐>
HFlip
Right
Horizontal
Flip
of
Left
Channel
to
LCD
/
Outputs
and
applied
to
Recorded
Data
Horizontal
Flip
of
Right
Channel
to
LCD
/
Outputs
and
applied
to
Recorded
Data
Combining
Features
for
Preview/Playback
include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Side
By
Side
Line
By
Line
Anaglyph
50%
+
50%
Left
–
Right
Luma
Right
–
Left
Luma
Choose
any
of
the
above
for
the
built-‐in
LCD
and
HD-‐SDI
A
Output.
A
separate
choice
may
be
selected
for
the
HD-‐SDI
B
Output.
DUAL-CHANNEL RECORDING (via 3D Option)
With
the
3D
Option,
you
are
able
to
record
two
cameras
simultaneously;
Camera
1
to
SDI
A
and
Camera
2
to
SDI
B.
Depending
on
your
settings,
you
can
see
both
channels
for
preview/playback,
one
separately,
or
Camera
1
on
the
Gemini
and
Camera
2
out
to
a
monitor.
*Cameras
MUST
be
gen-‐
locked.
4:2:2 to 4:4:4 UP-CONVERSION
The
Gemini
4:4:4
records
in
DPX
file
format,
an
industry
standard
for
high
end
post
processing.
To
conform
with
widely
used
software
that
accepts
the
DPX
file
format,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
automatically
up-‐converts
(up-‐reses)
to
4:4:4.
This
is
accomplished
by
using
a
sophisticated
routine
that
uses
the
weighted
average
of
nearby
pixels
to
ensure
that
the
4:4:4
is
of
high
quality,
even
when
the
source
video
is
4:2:2.
PLEASE NOTE:
The
Gemini
4:4:4
will
record
from
either
a
4:2:2
or
4:4:4
camera.
A
4:2:2
signal
will
be
up-‐resed
to
4:4:4.
SPECIAL RECORDING CAPABILITIES
Time-‐Lapse,
Vari-‐Frame,
Project
Frame
Rate
and
high
frame
rates
(up
to
60fps)
are
all
supported.
HD TOUCH SCREEN FOR RECORD AND PLAYBACK
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
easily
controlled
using
the
touch
screen.
A
Stylus
is
provided
to
prevent
the
LCD
Monitor
from
being
smudged.
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DUAL SSD
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
unique
in
that
it
supports
two
SSD’s
for
both
recording
and
playback.
To
extend
recording
time,
a
recording
can
automatically
span
from
one
SSD
to
another.
This
is
fully
automatic.
S-LOG and LOG-C SUPPORT
Many
features
are
built
into
the
Gemini
4:4:4
for
supporting
Log
footage:
A
menu
option
easily
allows
one
to
apply
a
built-‐in
LUT
(Lookup
Table)
to
native
S-‐Log
footage.
The
LUT
is
applied
to
the
LCD
and
HD-‐SDI
outputs.
LOG RECORDING
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
ideally
suited
for
recording
Sony
S-‐Log,
ARRI
C-‐Log,
and
will
support
Canon
Log-‐C.
SINGLE LINK 3G & DUAL LINK 1.5G/3G
The
Gemini
supports
both
single
link
3G
and
dual
link
1.5Ghz
HD-‐SDI
Input
for
4:4:4
and
ARRIRAW
recording,
as
well
as
Dual
3G
for
recording
ARRIRAW
16:9
48p,
50p,
and
60p
(4:3
support
up
to
48fps).
Note:
Canon
Raw
2K
1080
formats
only
require
3G
single
link.
HIGH PERFORMANCE SSD’S
The
Gemini
4:4:4
SSD’s
are
specially
picked
for
their
performance
and
reliability.
These
SSD’s
are
capable
of
read
speeds
of
500
Mbytes/sec,
making
transfer
of
files
very
quick.
You’ll
find
these
Convergent
Design
SSD’s
available
through
our
Dealers
at
affordable
rates.
FAST BOOT TIME
You
can
expect
your
Gemini
4:4:4
to
power
up
and
be
ready
for
recording
in
approximately
12
seconds
or
less
after
applying
power.
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SSD Drive 1
Drive 2
SSD
HD Touch
Screen Monitor
Power
SDI A SDI B Audio
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OUT
Audio
OUT
SDI A
OUT
SDI B
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Remote
Tally
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WARNING! DO NOT ENCLOSE THE UNIT IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER
Keep
the
area
around
the
cooling
fins
(vertical
lines
on
the
back
of
the
Gemini)
open
for
air
flow.
Unit
temperature
must
not
exceed
65*C.
Gemini
4:4:4
and
SSD’s
will
operate
at
full
potential
under
these
conditions.
Keep
the
unit
vertical
for
bet
cooling.
MENU STRUCTURE
The
Gemini
4:4:4
menu
can
be
accessed
through
the
buttons
along
the
top
of
the
screen.
By
tapping
on
a
Main
Menu
heading,
a
Sub-‐Menu
1
navigation
will
appear.
Likewise,
by
tapping
a
Sub-‐
Menu
1
heading,
a
Sub-‐Item
2,
and
so
on,
may
appear
and
subsequently
provide
you
with
an
Option
related
to
that.
Ma in Menu
Sub -Menu 1 Sub -Menu
2
Available
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Sub -Menu
3
Sub-Menu Selection
O pti ons
Setting Saved/On
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GEMINI
Sub-‐Menu
1
Sub-‐Menu
2
Sub-‐Menu
3
Option
Description
Additional
Information
On
The
on
screen
menu
will
disappear
after
15
seconds
of
idling.
Touching
the
screen
anywhere
will
bring
the
menu
back.
The
on-‐screen
menu
will
always
be
displayed
unless
the
hide
button
is
touched.
2.39:1
1.85:1
None
Removes
any
current
Guides
setting.
On
Flip
the
video
and
on-‐screen
display
by
180˚.
Off
Flip
the
video
and
on-‐screen
display
to
normal
view.
Auto-‐Hide
Off
LCD
Guides
Flip
Brightness
→
Adjustable
in
10%
increments.
Click
OK
to
save
selection.
Time
→
→
Set
the
appropriate
time.
Date
→
→
Set
the
appropriate
date.
SET
Menu
Restore
all
default
settings.
Reset
→
Metadata
Resets
metadata
fields
OK
Unit
ARRIRAW
Keys
3D
Canon
Raw
Format
SSD
1
SSD's
→
Format
SSD
2
→
Format
Both
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Great
for
certain
mounting
options.
Note:
THIS
DOES
NOT
FLIP
THE
RECORDED
IMAGE!
→
Indicates
your
product
was
successfully
registered.
Requires
nothing
further
after
initial
registration.
To
activate
ARRIRAW
feature,
enter
key
code
(available
with
purchase).
Raw
is
available
in
Demo
Mode
without
purchase.
Image
will
have
permanent
watermark.
To
activate
Stereo
3D
feature,
enter
key
code
(available
with
purchase).
3D
is
available
in
Demo
Mode
without
purchase.
Image
will
have
permanent
watermark.
To
activate
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
feature,
enter
key
code
(available
with
purchase).
Canon
Raw
is
available
in
Demo
Mode
without
purchase.
Image
will
have
permanent
watermark.
Permanently
erases
everything
on
SSD
1.
→
Permanently
erases
everything
on
SSD
2.
WARNING:
DATA
WILL
NOT
BE
RECOVERABLE!
Permanently
erases
everything
from
both
cards.
→
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Recover
SSD1
→
→
Non-‐destructively
recovers/rebuilds
file
system
of
SSD
drive
1
Recover
SSD2
→
→
Non-‐destructively
recovers/rebuilds
file
system
of
SSD
drive
2
→
→
→
Displays
the
firmware
version,
serial
number
of
your
Gemini
unit,
warranty
date,
and
activated
keys.
ABOUT
Use
only
in
extreme
cases
(such
as
if
a
computer
corrupts
the
SSD’s
file
system).
SETUP
Sub-‐Menu
1
MODE
Sub-‐Menu
2
Sub-‐Menu
3
→
Option
Description
Additional
Information
DPX
Gemini
records
and
plays
4:4:4
DPX
files,
requiring
a
video
input
of
1080p
4:2:2
or
4:4:4
up
to
30p,
4:2:2
input
up
to
60p
ARRIRAW
Gemini
records
and
plays
ARRIRAW
files,
requiring
a
video
input
of
ARRIRAW
16:9
up
to
60p,
or
ARRIRAW
4:3
up
to
48p.
See
Release
Notes
at
end
of
this
document
for
more
details
Note:
Project
Frame
Rate
cannot
be
set
below;
Frame
Rate
from
Camera.
3D
DPX
Gemini
records
and
plays
4:4:4
DPX
files,
requiring
dual
gen-‐locked
video
input
of
1080p
4:2:2
or
4:4:4
up
to
30p.
See
Release
Notes
at
end
of
this
document
for
more
details
Note:
Project
Frame
Rate
cannot
be
set
below;
Frame
Rate
from
Camera.
Canon
Raw
Records
and
plays
Canon
Cinema
Raw
.rmf
files
up
to
60p.
Some
recording
rates
and
flavors
require
the
use
of
2
Gemini’s;
See
page
73.
→
Only
in
MODE
>
DPX
and
MODE
>
Canon
RAW
PROJECT
Follows
Input
Set
Project
Frame
Rate,
will
be
the
frame
rate
in
recorded
files.
23.98
Marks
files
for
23.98p
playback
24.00
Marks
files
for
24p
playback
25.00
Marks
files
for
25p
playback
29.97
Marks
files
for
29.97p
playback
30.00
Marks
files
for
30p
playback
This
allows
the
Playback
Frame
Rate
(the
Project
Frame
Rate)
to
be
different
from
the
Video
Input
/
Recorded
Frame
Rate
Frame
Rate
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With
this
enabled
it
marks
the
files
for
selected
playback
rate
regardless
of
incoming
format,
creating
a
crank
effect.
IE
60p
input
and
24p
Project
Rate
is
2.5x
slower
playback.
Can
be
faster
or
slower.
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RECORD
Dropdown
Sub-‐Item
Sub-‐Menu
3
Option
Description
Rec
Button
→
→
Recording
is
started
by
touching
the
record
button
on
the
Gemini
screen.
→
→
The
record
trigger
is
provided
by
the
camera.
ARRI
NOTE:
MEDIA
MUST
BE
PRESENT
(v5.0).
ALEXA
firmware
v6.0
and
newer,
SYS
can
be
disabled.
Compatible
cameras
include
Canon
C300,
XF305,
Sony
F3,
ARRI
ALEXA
(via
SDI
Remote
camera
setting).
Timecode
Remote
DPX
(Clip
Name)(Clip
#)
(AAAAAAAA)(000)
→
→
ARRIRAW
REC
BUTTON
TRIGGER
(Clip
Name)(Clip
#)
(AAAAAAAA)(000)
Camera
TRIGGER
CLIP
ARRIRAW
/
Canon
Raw
CAMERA
TRIGGER
(Clip
Name)(Clip
#)
(AAAAAAAA)(000)
Allows
the
user
to
set
the
name
of
the
recorded
files.
The
file
name
is
set
on
the
Gemini.
The
file
name
is
provided
by
the
camera.
On
Off
Additional
Information
The
last
three
digits
will
auto-‐increment
from
one
recording
to
the
next.
If
you
are
using
more
than
one
Gemini
unit,
it
is
recommended
that
at
least
the
first
two
characters
of
this
name
be
set
different
from
one
Gemini
unit
to
the
next.
It
is
best
to
simultaneous
record
in
camera.
Information
is
received
via
SDI
from
the
camera.
Note:
if
the
Next
Reel
is
not
available
from
the
ARRI,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
create
the
Next
Reel.
Set
SPECIAL
T-‐Lapse
This
option
available
only
in
DPX
Mode.
Sec
If
Time-‐Lapse
is
enabled,
this
setting
determines
how
often
to
record
a
single
video
frame
during
a
record
session,
is
seconds.
When
pulling
clip-‐naming
from
the
camera
use
long
clip
name
(base
name
+
date
&
serial
number)
On
EXTCLIP
Canon
Raw
Only
Off
Note:
C500
does
not
provide
clip-‐name
when
in
slow/fast.
INPUTS
Sub-‐Menu
1
Sub-‐Menu
2
TIMECODE
Sub-‐Menu
3
Source
Option
Description
SDI
Timecode
is
extracted
from
the
SDI
signal
coming
from
your
camera.
LTC
LTC
to
6
pin
via
remote
port
and
adaptor
cable.
Additional
Information
For
non-‐zero
timecode,
set
your
camera’s
timecode
output
(if
it
has
one).
→
ARRI:
Not
supported
in
ARRIRAW
2
Channels
Supported.
AUDIO
Channels
→
2
Embedded
Audio
(
SDI)
ARRI:
No
audio
provided
at
p48/50/59.94/60.
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OUTPUT
Sub-‐Menu
Sub-‐Menu
2
Sub-‐Menu
3
Option
Description
Additional
Information
This
red
bar
is
not
recorded
in
the
Gemini.
If
you
are
using
a
separate
recorder
to
record
the
output
of
the
Gemini,
turn
this
setting
off.
On
→
→
When
the
Gemini
is
recording,
the
SDI
and
HDMI
output
will
display
a
red
bar
on
the
bottom
of
the
screen
to
indicate
an
active
record.
When
ready
to
record,
a
green
bar
will
appear.
Off
→
→
Nothing
will
be
overlaid
on
the
SDI
or
HDMI
output
of
the
Gemini.
4:2:2
→
→
SDI
output
as
4:2:2;
works
in
both
Rec
and
Play
Mode.
This
setting
only
affects
the
output
video.
4:2:2
Input
will
always
be
converted
to
4:4:4
for
recording.
4:4:4
→
→
Incoming
video
will
be
output
as
4:4:4.
Use
this
setting
if
you
want
to
output
4:4:4
RGB,
usually
Dual
Link
HD-‐SDI.
(Not
valid
with
4:2:2
input)
On
→
→
ARRI
/
Canon
RAW
ONLY
LCD/Output
display
has
legalized
values.
→
ARRI
/
Canon
Raw
ONLY
Full
range
values
for
LCD/outputs
REC
TALLY
MODE
Legalized
LCD/A
3D
Off
→
OUT/B
3D
→
→
→
→
OFF
SXS
Side
by
Side
LXL
Line
by
Line
ANAGL
Anaglyph
50/50
50%
+
50%
L-‐R
Left
–
Right
Luma
R-‐L
Left
–
Right
Luma
OFF
SXS
Side
by
Side
LXL
Line
by
Line
ANAGL
Anaglyph
50/50
50%
+
50%
L-‐R
Left
–
Right
Luma
R-‐L
Right
–
Left
Luma
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
Vari-‐Frame
Support
Gemini
4:4:4
auto-‐detects
Vari-‐Frame
mode
from
the
ARRI
ALEXA,
and
records
only
the
Vari-‐Frame
video
frames.
A
“Vari-‐Frame”
tag
will
be
displayed
on
the
LCD
during
Live
Preview.
(**Note:
When
using
Vari-‐Frame,
if
the
ALEXA's
Sensor
rate
is
ever
changed,
cycle
all
video
inputs
to
the
Gemini
before
proceeding.
)
(**Note
that
the
Live
Preview
on
the
Gemini
of
Vari-‐Frame
data
will
not
look
as
expected.
The
Gemini
plays
the
last
1
second
of
captured
Vari-‐Frame
frames,
so
that
the
video
and
timecode
will
appear
to
repeat
over
a
1-‐second
interval.
)See
Release
Notes
at
end
of
this
document
for
more
details.
If
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
=
30
or
less,
“Rec
Out”
must
=
30
or
less.
DO
NOT
set
“Sensor
Rate”
to
less
than
1.
DO
NOT
set
“Sensor
Rate”
to
23.98
and
“Rec
Out”
to
24.
DO
NOT
set
“Sensor
Rate
to
29.97
and
“Rec
Out”
to
30.
“Sensor
Rate”
must
be
less
than,
or
equal
to,
“Rec
Out.”
Enable/Disable Options
Enable
ARRIRAW
/
3D
/
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
In
order
to
enable
the
ARRIRAW
feature
(not
in
Demo
Mode),
you
must
purchase
the
ARRIRAW
Upgrade
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4
unit.
The
purchase
is
facilitated
through
your
local
dealer.
Convergent
Design
will
provide
you
a
unique
key
to
activate
your
unit.
For
more
details
about
Upgrade
Procedure,
see
page
44.
Disable
ARRIRAW
/
3D
/
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
Activated
ARRIRAW
feature
can
be
disabled
/
enabled.
To
disable
ARRIRAW
(back
in
Demo
Mode):
1. On
the
Gemini,
go
to
Gemini
>
Keys
>
Raw
2. Tap
the
Key’s
field
“OK”,
the
text
will
change
to
“SET
DEMO”,
tap
again,
text
will
change
to
“0000DEMO.”
Enter
4
digit
Demo
password
(available
upon
request
from
Convergent
Design).
ARRIRAW/3D
feature
is
now
in
Demo
mode.
3.
To
re-‐enable
ARRIRAW,
simply
go
to
the
Raw
Keys
field
in
the
Menu,
and
enter
the
correct
Activation
Key
(provided
upon
purchase
of
the
ARRIRAW
feature).
Canon
C500
Slow/Fast
Support
(where
2
recorders
are
required)
Only
the
maximum
slow/fast
rate
is
supported.
(Frame
Record/Interval
Record:
not
supported)
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
MENU QUICK KEYS
Menu
Click
to
reveal
main
menu
structure.
Click
<<
to
collapse.
Hide
Click
to
remove
all
content/buttons
from
the
screen.
Tap
the
monitor
anywhere
to
reveal
SSD Safe Eject
Updates
the
file
system
and
exposes
recorded
clips.
Recommended:
record
all
clips
before
safely
ejecting
SSD’s
for
offloading
data.
READ
MORE,
PAGE
18.
Metadata (Rec Mode) / Playlist (Play Mode)
See
Preparations:
Setting
Metadata
page
18
for
more
information
on
Metatdata.
See
Playback
page
24
for
more
information
on
Playlist.
Set
metadata
prior
to
record.
ARRI (Rec Mode, Replaces Metadata Key)
ONLY
IN
RAW
MODE:
Click
to
reveal
metadata
(sent
from
camera;
not
editable
data).
Next Take
Click
to
reveal
Clip,
Scene
and
Take
info.
Click
<<
to
collapse.
Demo
Displayed
when
in
Demo
Mode
(recorded
video
is
watermarked).
MODE
Corresponds
to
setting
from
Setup
>
Mode
(ie
DPX,
3D,
.ARI,
.RMF)
Tags
Corresponds to special modes (ie Timelapse, Slow & Fast, Variframe)
SSD INFO
Graphically
display
the
space
used
/
space
remaining
on
each
of
the
SSD's.
Tap
the
graphical
display
to
bring
up
a
Status
Box
with
more
specific
information
about
each
SSD.
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MODE TOGGLE & STATUS
Across
the
bottom
of
your
Gemini
monitor
you
will
find
the
Control
Bar,
including
Mode
Functions
and
related
Indicators
and
Buttons.
Scene & Take
Status Line
Caret
Voltage /
Internal Temp
Video Input Format
Video Output Format
Timecode
Record / Play / Stop Button
Status
Line
Record
/
Play
/
Stop
Button
Scene
&
Take
Timecode
Mode
Switch
Remaining
Record
Time
Quick
Key
Remaining
Record Time
Mode Switch
Description
The
status
line
will
indicate
when
you
have
successfully
changed
or
applied
a
setting.
Click
to
initiate
the
appropriate
action.
Record
Stop
Play
Pause
Scene
name
set
in
Metadata;
Take
auto-‐increments
from
one
record
to
the
next.
Tapping
will
move
the
arrow
(“>”)
to
toggle
between
Rec
and
Play
Mode.
Remaining
record
time
per
card,
shown
as
SSD1
/
SSD2.
Click
the
caret
Apply
LUT
to
display
options,
then
click
to
apply.
Viewing
LUTs
are
not
applied
to
recorded
material
for
incoming
LOG
data
(4:4:4
input
only).
1:1
Pixel
For
critical
focus.
IN
RAW
MODE:
‘Apply
LUT’
is
a
Rec709
Generic
LUT.
Without
a
LUT
applied
video
is
in
Log-‐C
format.
Desqueeze
ARRIRAW
4:3
only;
displays
the
video
in
a
2.66:1
aspect
ratio,
which
approximates
the
2.39:1
aspect
ratio
from
an
anamorphic
lens
on
the
camera.
For
Live
Preview/Play
viewing
only-‐
DOES
NOT
EFFECT
RECORDED
VIDEO.
Note:
Desqueeze
is
always
turned
off
during
recording.
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
PREPARATIONS
TIPS, TECHNIQUES & RECOMMENDATIONS
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
a
sophisticated,
technologically
advanced
device.
A
few
simple
tips,
techniques
and
recommendations
can
help
ensure
a
successful
shoot.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Register
your
unit
now,
as
you
need
access
to
the
Internet
to
do
so.
It
must
be
registered.
Otherwise
the
unit
is
disabled.
Obtain
the
Gemini
4:4:4
and
all
the
necessary
batteries,
chargers
well
in
advance
of
your
shoot.
Please
be
certain
to
plug
the
power
cable
into
the
power
input,
which
is
on
the
left
side,
the
remote
control
connector
is
on
the
right
side.
Forcing
the
power
connector
into
the
remote
control
connector
will
damage
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Obtain
genuine
Convergent
Design
SSD’s.
No
other
SSD’s
will
work
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
This
is
to
ensure
that
the
SSD’s
are
fast
enough
and
have
been
fully
tested
prior
to
your
shoot.
Extra,
high
quality
HD-‐SDI
cables
are
very
desirable
and
should
be
available
on
every
shoot.
These
must
be
good
quality
75
Ohm
cables
with
true
75
Ohm
connectors.
SDI
cables
rated
for
3G
SMPTE
424M
are
always
preferred.
Please
read
the
manual,
you
will
gain
a
lot
of
practical
knowledge.
The
latest
version
is
on
our
website:
http://convergent-‐design.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=CdmSeL04O18%3d&tabid=139
We
generally
recommend
that
you
use
the
latest
firmware.
http://convergent-‐design.com/FirmwareUpdates/Gemini444.aspx
Test
the
unit
and
the
SSD’s,
with
your
camera,
in
advance
of
the
shoot.
Setup
your
camera,
exactly
as
you
will
for
the
shoot,
setup
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
create
some
test
footage,
and
run
this
test
footage
through
your
Post
workflow.
Ensure
that
your
Post
department
can
handle
the
full
uncompressed
workflow.
Full
uncompressed
video
is
great,
it
is
just
different.
Many
systems
support
DPX
and
ARRIRAW,
but
not
all.
Please
see
the
Workflow
page
on
our
website.
For
editing
DPX
Files
using
Final
Cut
Pro,
please
obtain
GlueTools.
http://gluetools.com/products.html
Select
“Cineon/DPX
Pro
for
Final
Cut
Studio”.
Obtain
a
way
to
back
up
your
data
in
the
field.
A
good
backup
procedure
is
to
have
two
backups,
stored
on
separate
devices,
and
have
all
of
your
footage
checked
visually,
prior
to
reformatting
and
reusing
the
SSD’s.
Purchase
enough
SSD’s,
plus
some
extras.
Be
certain
that
you
have
enough
so
that
you
can
shoot
while
the
backups
are
being
made
and
the
footage
is
being
checked.
While
shooting,
during
breaks,
playback
you
footage,
from
within
the
Gemini
4:4:4
to
check
that
everything
is
working
fine.
But,
more
importantly,
transfer
you
footage
to
a
backup,
then
play
the
footage
from
the
backup
to
ensure
that
all
is
good!
Feel
free
to
call,
Skype
or
email
Support
24/7.
We
strive
to
provide
world
class
support.
If
you
don’t
reach
us
at
one
number,
try
another.
Support
Contact
Info:
See
Page
40.
Ensure
that
camera
viewfinder
data
is
not
being
sent
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Record
a
test,
and
then
play
it
back.
If
you
see
viewfinder
data
while
you
are
recording,
or
on
playback,
please
turn
off
OSD
(On
Screen
Display),
otherwise
this
will
be
recorded
in
your
files.
Do
not
use
Beta
firmware
for
production
work!
Do
not
over-‐tighten
the
¼”
x
20
or
3/8”
x
16
screws.
You
can
damage
the
case.
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16. Please
do
not
open
the
Gemini
4:4:4
case,
as
this
voids
the
warranty.
17. Here
is
a
tip
to
help
your
shoot
be
a
success:
The
most
successful
teams
plan
ahead,
and
check
out
all
of
their
gear
in
advance.
18. Never
format
an
SSD
unless
you
are
certain
that
the
footage
has
been
transferred,
and
checked.
To
be
safe,
wait
until
you
have
the
footage
in
two
places.
19. Never
attempt
to
write
files
to
the
SSD,
nor
delete
files
off
the
SSD
and
then
reuse
the
SSD
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
20. It
is
acceptable
to
upload
files
from
an
SSD,
using
our
Transfer
Station,
then
reinsert
the
same
SSD
into
the
Gemini
4:4:4
so
that
you
can
continue
shooting.
But,
as
noted
above,
do
not
delete
files
off
the
SSD,
then
attempt
to
shoot
more.
21. Always
format
the
SSD’s,
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Formatting
an
SSD
in
another
device
is
not
acceptable.
22. Never
put
the
Gemini
4:4:4
in
a
confined
enclosure,
it
needs
access
to
fresh
air
for
cooling.
23. Never
leave
the
Gemini
4:4:4
in
hot
sun
without
protection
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
If
it
has
been
in
a
hot
car,
please
allow
time
for
it
to
cool.
24. Protect
it
from
rain,
splashes
and
other
inclement
weather.
25. Do
not
leave
the
Gemini
4:4:4
flat
on
a
table
with
the
power
on.
A
vertical
position
is
best
as
it
allows
air
to
flow
naturally
over
the
cooling
fins.
26. Do
not
feed
the
Gemini
4:4:4
reverse-‐voltage
DC,
or
voltages
over
19
Volts.
Do
not
plug
in
the
Anton
Bauer
D-‐Tap
or
P-‐Tap
connectors
in
backwards.
Caution:
Some
non-‐Anton
Bauer
P-‐Tap
power
outlets
allow
the
P-‐Tap
or
D-‐Tap
connector
to
be
plugged
in
backwards.
If
you
do,
then
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
stop
working
and
it
will
have
to
be
repaired.
27. Respect
the
Touch
Sensitive
LCD.
Do
not
use
hard
objects
to
operate
the
touch
screen.
A
ball
point
or
other
pen
should
not
be
used.
Use
our
provided
stylus
or
something
similar.
Caution:
The
Touch
Screen
and
LCD
are
expensive
to
replace.
28. For
ARRI
recordings
using
Camera
Trigger,
recorded
.ari
files
base
name
will
match
ARRI
ALEXA
internal
recording
clip
name,
provided
that
the
ALEXA
and
the
Gemini
are
set
to
the
same
date.
29. If
set
for
‘Camera
Trigger’,
make
sure
camera
is
not
already
recording
(DPX
or
ARRIRAW).
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
POWER
There
are
multiple
ways
to
power
your
Gemini
4:4:4;
1.
Using
the
provided
AC
Power
Supply
which
includes
international
power
plugs
2.
Using
4-‐Pin
XLR
Power,
using
the
supplied
4-‐Pin
XLR
to
4-‐Pin
Hirose
Power
Cable.
3.
Using
an
Anton
Bauer
or
IDX
Battery
with
a
D-‐Tap
connection.
A
D-‐Tap
to
4-‐Pin
Hirose
Power
Cable
is
included.
4.
Using
any
4-‐Pin
Hirose
Power
cable
as
provided
by
Convergent
Design
for
Gemini
4:4:4
or
nanoFlash.
5.
Using
any
suitable
DC
power
source,
6
to
19
Volts
DC,
with
a
4-‐Pin
Hirose
connector.
Pin
1
&
2
Must
be
Positive
DC
Voltage
Pin
3
&
4
Must
be
Negative
or
Ground
Power
Supply
must
supply
at
least
24W.
WARNING! POWER INPUT IS LIMITED TO 6-19 VOLT DC.
Please
check
the
voltage
and
polarity
before
using.
You
m ay
also
purchase
our
DC
–
DC
Converter
(ARRI
users)
from
your
local
Dealer.
AC Power Supply
Simply
connect
the
4-‐pin
Hirose
to
4-‐Pin
Male
XLR
cable
to
the
Female
4-‐Pin
XLR
connector
on
the
AC
Power
Supply
and
plug
into
a
suitable
AC
power
source.
Gently
turn
to
fit
and
click
the
Hirose
connector
into
the
Power
6-‐19V
connector
on
the
left
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Do
not
force
the
power
connector
into
the
Remote
Tally
connector
on
the
right
side
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Camera
Using
the
supplied
HD-‐SDI
cables,
or
other
high
quality
True
75
Ohm
HD-‐SDI
cables
with
True
75
Ohm
connectors,
connect
your
camera
to
SDI
A,
or
to
both
SDI
A
and
SDI
B
(for
Dual
Link).
Use
of
50
Ohm
and/or
low
quality
cables
will
cause
the
video
signal
to
be
intermittent.
In
the
event
of
power
loss
during
record,
the
Gemini
will
automatically
attempt
to
recover
the
last
recorded
clip
(when
power
is
restored
and
assuming
that
the
same
SSD’s
are
inserted).
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
REGISTRATION
If
you
haven’t
already,
you
will
need
to
register
your
Gemini
4:4:4
at
www.Gemini444.com
to
activate
your
unit.
Your
information
is
private
and
used
internally
to
send
you
firmware
updates
via
email.
We
highly
encourage
you
to
enter
the
optional
information
that
we
request.
This
extra
information
is
designed
to
help
us
provide
product
improvements
as
well
as
better
products
for
you.
When
you
power
up
the
Gemini
for
the
first
time,
it
will
automatically
provide
you
with
a
serial
number
that
you
will
need
for
your
on-‐line
registration,
via
the
website.
1.
2.
3.
ARRIRAW, Canon 4K Cinema Raw, & Stereo 3D Options (Paid Upgrade)
Tap
the
OK
button
when
you
are
ready
to
proceed.
Enter
Unit
Activation
Key
using
the
+
and
–
buttons;
Press
OK.
Activation
is
complete
if
you
have
received
the
‘Unit
Activation
Successful’
in
the
Status
Line.
All
Options
can
be
purchased
through
your
local
dealer.
Convergent
Design
will
then
provide
you
an
Activation
Key.
To
input
key
and
activate
unit,
go
to
Gemini
>
Set
>
Keys
>
Raw.
Upgrade
Instructions
1. Purchase
the
Option
from
your
local
Dealer.
2. On
the
Gemini,
go
to
Gemini
>
Set
>
Keys
>
Raw
3. With
an
SSD
inserted
into
Slot
1,
enter
value
“10000000”
(eight-‐digit)
for
the
Raw
Key;
press
“OK”.
4. A
Unit
ID
File
is
written
to
the
SSD.
Using
the
provided
transfer
station,
save
this
file
to
your
computer.
5. Upon
receipt
of
the
Option
order,
Convergent
Design
will
contact
you
to
obtain
necessary
contact
information
and
the
Unit
ID
File.
This
information
is
used
to
process
your
unique
Activation
Key.
Convergent
Design
will
provide
the
Activation
Key
to
be
entered
into
the
Key
field
and
activate
the
feature
on
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
SETTING DATE & TIME
The
Gemini
>
Set
>
Time
and
Gemini
>
Set
>
Date
menu
items
are
used
to
set
the
internal
clock
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
which
keeps
time
even
when
there
is
no
external
power
connected
to
the
unit.
Make
sure
this
matches
your
camera
for
internal
recording
as
proxy.
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
SETTING METADATA
When
Gemini
4:4:4
is
in
Rec
Mode,
you
can
edit
Metadata.
Tap
the
‘Metadata’
Menu
Quick
Key
to
reveal
the
following
editable
data:
Reel,
Scene,
Take,
Day,
Camera,
and
Project.
This
information
is
stored
until
changed
or
power
is
removed.
Some
of
the
metadata
is
displayed
for
each
clip
in
Play
Mode,
including:
Scene,
Take,
Timecode,
Date,
Time
and
Shooting
Day.
To
edit,
simply
tap
the
field
you
would
like
to
edit,
then
tap
the
character
field
to
reveal
a
character
toggle.
You
may
edit
multiple
fields
before
choosing
OK
to
save
your
changes,
or
X
to
revert
to
previous.
DPX HEADER METADATA
During
record,
metadata
is
saved
in
various
locations
within
the
header
of
every
DPX
file.
This
data
is
viewable
in
some
software
on
a
computer.
Additionally,
the
metadata
is
stored
in
a
separate
XML
file
alongside
the
DPX
files
for
a
given
record.
File
Field
Values
for
Data
Input
Included
DPX
Slate
Info
Reel,
Scene,
Take,
Day
Input
Device
Name
Reel
Input
Device
Serial
Number
Camera
Project
Project
IN
ARRIRAW
MODE:
Metadata
comes
from
camera;
fields
not
editable.
ARRI METADATA
All
metadata
when
recording
ARRIRAW
comes
from
the
camera,
and
must
be
set
in
the
ALEXA
camera.
CANON RMF HEADER METADATA
During
record,
metadata
is
saved
in
various
locations
within
the
header
of
every
RMF
file.
This
data
is
viewable
in
some
software
on
a
computer.
Additionally,
the
metadata
is
stored
in
a
separate
XML
file
alongside
the
RMF
files
for
a
given
record.
XML FILE
All
metadata
fields
and
additional
clip
information
are
stored
for
each
recording.
See
more
under
Post
Workflow,
page
37.
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
HANDLING SSD CARDS - READ
THE
FULL
SAFE
HANDLING
DOCUMENT
Avoid
touching
the
connector
end
of
the
SSD’s.
Avoid
shocking
the
connector
end
of
the
SSD’s
via
static
electricity.
When
inserting
into
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
make
sure
the
label
is
facing
the
front
of
the
unit
(see
the
proper
placement
in
the
image
below).
Please
be
gentle
when
inserting
the
card.
Clasping
the
door
over
the
card
and
gently
pushing
in
the
drawer
will
adequately
connect
the
drive.
FORMATTING SSD CARDS
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
WARNING:
BEFORE
USING
THE
SSD’S
IT
IS
IMPERATIVE
TO
FORMAT
THE
SSD’S
IN
THE
G EMINI
4:4:4.
ALL
EXISTING
DATA
WILL
BE
LOST
DURING
THE
FORMAT!
Formatting
is
a
destructive
process.
Any
data
on
your
SSD’s
that
has
not
already
been
transferred
to
another
medium
will
be
lost
forever.
Once
this
process
is
started,
there
is
no
way
to
recover
the
data.
“Un-‐format
Utilities”
will
not
be
able
to
recover
the
data.
Go
to
GEMINI
>
SSD’s
>
FORMAT
SSD1
or
GEMINI
>
SSD’s
>
FORMAT
SSD2
or
FORMAT
BOTH
from
the
Menu
to
format
the
SSD’s.
This
process
will
take
approximately
30
seconds
for
a
256GB
and
60
seconds
for
512GB
cards.
Initializing
SSD
Drives
If
a
SSD
is
removed
from
Gemini,
Mac,
or
PC
while
still
being
accessed
you
may
have
to
wait
until
the
drive
gets
reinitialized
in
either
the
Gemini,
Mac,
or
PC.
This
may
take
up
to
5
minutes.
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE:
After
the
SSD’s
have
been
used
to
record
any
video,
the
video
must
be
transferred
to
another
device,
before
reformatting
the
SSD’s,
otherwise
the
video
will
be
lost
forever.
System Status Indicators
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SSD Status Indicators
SSD Status Indicators
The
LED
lights
associated
with
each
SSD
drive
will
display
the
following
status
color
indicators:
Drive
needs
to
be
formatted
within
the
Gemini.
Drive
is
completely
full
and
can
be
played
back
or
formatted
for
a
new
record.
Drive
is
ready
to
record.
SSD
card
is
initializing.
Drive
is
currently
playing
back.
Drive
is
currently
recording.
NEVER
REMOVE
SSD
DURING
RECORD
OR
PLAYBACK!
Powering
Up;
System
Test
Drive
has
old
clips
which
can
be
played
back
but
to
record
new
SSD’s
must
be
formatted.
System Status Indicators
The
LED
lights
located
in
between
each
SSD
drive,
in
the
middle
of
the
unit,
will
display
the
following
status
color
indicators:
Ready
for
record.
Recording.
IF
FLASHING
RED,
SEE
TROUBLESHOOTING
BELOW.
Play
Mode.
CURRENTLY
PLAYING.
SSD Firmware Updates
If
an
SSD
update
is
available,
a
dialog
will
appear
to
update
your
SSD(s)
(upon
insertion
of
the
SSD).
Please
perform
SSD
updates
at
your
earliest
convenience.
Ensure
that
SSD
data
is
backed
up
and
that
the
Gemini
has
a
reliable
power
source,
before
u
pdating
SSD’s.
This
process
takes
about
30
seconds.
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RECORDING
Recording Time / Media
DPX
1080p
23.97/24
1080p25
1080p
29.97/30
1080p48
1080p50
1080p
59.94/60
256GB
SSD
(x1)
21
20
na
na
na
na
256GB
SSD
(x2)
41
40
33
21
20
na
512GB
SSD
(x2)
82
80
66
42
40
33
Media
1080p48
not
supported
in
Firmware
1.1.2
Frame
rates
of
29.97/30p
and
above
require
two
SSD’s
(256
GB
or
512
GB).
Frame
rates
of
59.94/60p
require
two
512GB
SSD’s.
Media
4:3
16:9
ARRIRAW
(.ari)
1080p
23.97/24
1080p25
1080p
29.97/30
1080p48
1080p50
1080p
59.94/60
256GB
SSD
(x1)
25
24
20
na
na
na
256GB
SSD
(x2)
50
48
40
25
24
na
512GB
SSD
(x2)
100
96
80
50
48
40
Frame
rates
of
48p
and
above
require
two
SSD’s
(256
GB
or
512
GB).
Frame
rates
of
59.94/60p
require
two
512GB
SSD’s.
It
is
recommended
that
you
do
not
exceed
250
recorded
clips
per
SSD.
Canon
Cinema
Raw
(.rmf)
1080p
23.97/24
1080p25
1080p
29.97/30
1080p48
1080p50
1080p
59.94/60
256GB
SSD
(x1)
21
20
na
na
na
na
256GB
SSD
(x2)
41
40
33
21
20
na
512GB
SSD
(x2)
82
80
66
42
40
33
Media
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Recording Instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING: If the SSD Indicator(s) are NOT green, try the following
Orange
Yellow
White
SSD
drive
is
initializing.
If
it
does
not
change
after
30
seconds
(for
256GB)/
60
seconds
(for
512GB),
power
cycle
the
unit.
Go
to
GEMINI
>
SSD’S
>
FORMAT
SSD
(1
or
2).
Card
is
full;
remove
the
card
and
transfer
the
data.
Are
you
ready
to
capture
the
ultimate
quality?
The
following
will
walk
you
through
a
successful
recording.
(1) Assure
you
have
an
appropriate
power
supply.
(2) Make
sure
any
and
all
necessary
settings
and
metadata
have
been
programmed
and
saved.
See
Preparations:
Setting
Metadata,
page
19.
(3) Insert
at
least
one
Convergent
Design
SSD
card
into
either
Slot
1
or
Slot
2,
or
insert
one
in
each
slot.
For
more
information
on
‘Handling
SSD
Cards’,
visit
page
19.
The
LED
SSD
Drive
Indicator
light
should
be
green.
If
so,
proceed
to
step
4.
(4) If
the
arrow
“>”
is
next
to
‘REC’
on
the
Mode
Toggle,
you
are
ready
to
record.
If
not,
tap
the
Mode
once
to
toggle
to
‘REC’
mode.
(5) Make
sure
the
System
Status
Indicator
is
green.
(6) Tap
the
Record
Button
to
begin
your
Clip.
(7) Your
clip
is
now
recording.
Please
note:
a. The
System
Status
Indicator
is
red.
b. One
of
the
SSD
Status
Indicators
is
Red.
If
you
have
two
cards
in,
the
other
light
should
be
green.
c. The
Status
Bar
will
turn
red
and
your
time
code
should
be
incrementing.
(8) To
stop
recording,
click
the
blue
Stop
Button.
The
Status
Line
will
indicate
that
the
“Record
is
Complete”.
(9) Record
again,
or,
to
watch
your
clip(s),
you
are
ready
for
Playback
Mode.
(10) Never
remove
a
SSD
while
recording
or
playback.
See
SSD
Status
page
20.
DPX
Gemini
records
video
into
DPX
(.dpx)
files.
DPX
is
a
file
format
that
is
specifically
designed
for
uncompressed
video.
Each
DPX
file
actually
only
stores
one
single
frame
of
video.
Therefore,
each
record
will
have
a
single
folder
that
contains
all
of
the
DPX
files.
For
NLE
workflow
options,
see
TRANSFER,
page
27.
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NOTE: A HELPFUL TIP
Clip
Number
at
the
end
of
the
Clip
Name
(AAAAAAA)
(OOO)
will
increment
automatically.
This
can
be
adjusted
by
the
User
under
the
RECORD
|
CLIP.
ARI
If
recording
in
ARRIRAW
Mode,
Gemini
produces
ARRIRAW
(.ari)
files.
For
higher
frame
rate
recordings
that
require
two
SSD’s:
the
data
files
are
recorded
in
alternating
fashion
onto
between
SSD’s.
Before
editing,
combine
the
two
sets
of
files
into
a
single
folder
to
obtain
the
entire
clip.
ARRIRAW
Mode
includes
.wav
audio
as
well.
NOTE: A HELPFUL TIP
A
Frame
C ounter
is
displayed
at
the
bottom
of
the
screen
during
Record,
providing
a
running
tally
of
video
frames
written
to
the
SSD’s.
NOTE: When recording ARRIRAW or LOG…
We
suggest
you
check
the
monitor
out
for
image
quality
(proper
lighting).
When
shooting
in
LOG,
the
image
will
look
very
flat
with
high
contrast.
During
record,
the
LCD
screen
will
partially
dim
to
conserve
power.
When
recording
ARRIRAW
in
Log-‐C,
you
must
“Apply
LUT”
on
the
Gemini
LCD
to
make
image
Rec709.
Also
when
in
ARRIRAW
the
white
balance
and
shutter
speed
and
ASA
can
be
adjusted
and
the
live
image
will
update
accordingly.
RMF
If
recording
in
Canon
Raw
Mode,
Gemini
produces
Canon
Cinema
Raw
(.ari)
files.
For
higher
frame
rate
recordings
that
require
two
SSD’s:
the
data
files
are
recorded
in
alternating
fashion
onto
between
SSD’s.
Before
editing,
combine
the
two
sets
of
files
into
a
single
folder
to
obtain
the
entire
clip.
Canon
Raw
Mode
includes
.wav
audio
as
well.
WAV
If
audio
is
present
on
the
SDI
Input,
Gemini
records
2
channels
of
24
bit
audio
as
a
WAV
(.wav)
file.
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PLAYBACK
Now
that
you
have
successfully
recorded
to
your
Gemini
4:4:4,
it’s
time
to
harness
its
playback
capabilities
on
its
high-‐definition
800
x
480
monitor.
(1) If
the
“>”
is
next
to
‘PLAY’
on
the
Mode
Toggle,
you
are
ready
to
play
back.
If
not,
tap
the
Mode
once
to
toggle
to
PLAY
Mode.
The
Status
Line
will
indicate
that
you
are
now
in
Play/Review
Mode.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
DO
NOT
REMOVE
EITHER
SSD
CARD
DURING
PLAYBACK.
THIS
MAY
RESULT
IN
DATA
THAT
IS
UNRECOVERABLE.
(2) Tap
the
blue
Play
Button.
The
most
recent
clip
taken
will
immediately
begin
playing.
(3) When
Play
has
been
initiated,
the
button
will
change
to
a
Pause
Button.
(4) When
you
have
completed
your
review,
tap
the
Mode
again
to
toggle
back
to
REC
Mode.
(5) For
proper
playback,
all
recorded
video
should
be
the
same
video
format.
Also,
assure
that
any
video
input
present
during
play
is
the
same
format
as
the
recorded
material
(however,
a
video
input
is
not
required
during
playback).
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
COPYING
FILES
TO
A
FORMATTED
SSD
FOR
PLAYBACK
ON
THE
GEMINI
4:4:4
FROM
A
MAC/PC
IS
NOT
SUPPORTED.
Note:
In
ARRIRAW
Mode,
live
preview
and
playback
for
p48,
50
and
60
will
be
at
24,
25,
and
30
respectively.
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PLAYLIST
For
additional
options
in
playback,
you
may
choose
the
‘Playlist’
Menu
Quick
Key
to
display
a
list
of
clips,
including
metadata
and
other
clip
information.
To
reveal/hide
clip
info,
simply
tab
the
<<
button.
All
high
speed
clips
will
playback
at
half
rate.
(1)
Make
sure
your
Toggle
is
in
‘PLAY’
Mode.
(2)
(3)
Click
the
Playlist
Quick
Key
in
the
left,
upper-‐third
of
the
monitor.
Select/deselect
by
tapping
the
box
next
to
a
clip.
[
X
]
a. You
may
choose
multiple
clips.
(4)
b. Use
the
page
arrows,
,
to
reveal
additional
and
previous
clips
(5
clips
displayed
per
page).
Selections
from
previous
page
will
not
be
lost
when
using
this
function.
c. Choose
‘ALL’
to
select
all
available
clips.
d. Choose
‘LOOP’
to
loop
or
continuously
play
selected
clips.
Tap
the
Play
Button.
a. Tap
Pause
Button
to
pause.
b. Toggle
to
REC
Mode
when
completed
to
stop.
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
TRANSFER
Transfer Station
Second
Generation
Universal
Transfer
Station
Use
only
the
Convergent
Design
Universal
Transfer
Station,
in
combination
with
a
Seagate
GoFlex
Adapter
(available
in
Thunderbolt,
Firewire,
or
USB)
for
transferring
data
to
a
computer
from
a
SSD.
Form
factor
designed
to
contour
the
Seagate
GoFlex
Adapter
Series,
however,
could
be
used
with
other
2.5”
SATA
hard
drive
docks.
Power’s
provided
by
AC.
For
Thunderbolt
adapters,
disconnect
and
reinsert
the
external
cable
to
the
GoFlex
each
time
an
SSD
is
inserted
so
that
the
computer
will
recognize
the
SSD.
AC-‐Powered
eSATA
transfer
station
is
also
available.
First
Generation
Transfer
Station
(eSATA)
-‐
DISCONTINUED
As
this
is
discontinued,
you
will
need
to
use
the
Universal
Transfer
Station
(above).
If
you
prefer
eSATA
transfer,
you
can
request
a
second
generation
AC
Powered
eSATA
transfer
station.
You
may
request
one
free;
additional
may
be
purchased
if
required.
rd
Also,
do
not
use
any
other
3
party
transfer
station,
as
this
may
compromise
the
SSD’s.
Do
not
use
the
USB-‐powered
eSATA
transfer
station
for
offloading
data.
USB
power
sources
do
not
provide
sufficient
Convergent Design Universal Transfer
power
which
may
damage
the
SSD’s.
Station Instructions
Setup
Connect
the
Convergent
Design
Universal
Transfer
station
to
any
of
the
following
Seagate
GoFlex
Adaptors:
Thunderbolt
Adaptor,
USB3.0,
Firewire
800
Adapter.
More
on
our
website.
Transferring Data / Updating a Gemini 4:4:4
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Once
Connected
to
a
GoFlex
adaptor
plug
in
the
CD
Universal
Transfer
Station
to
AC
power.
For
all
the
Steps
below
you
can
leave
the
CD
Universal
Transfer
Station
Plugged
into
AC
power
as
well
as
Leave
it
plugged
into
you
corresponding
GoFlex
Adapter.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Insert
a
SSD
into
the
CD
Transfer
Station
Connect
the
Thunderbolt
cable,
from
your
Mac
to
the
Goflex
Adaptor
(Connect
the
USB
3.0
or
Firewire
Cable
to
your
Machine).
The
SSD
will
mount
within
10-‐20
Seconds
(You
will
see
this
mount
on
the
desktop
or
within
finder,
or
on
Windows
7
within
My
Computer).
All
Clips
or
Takes
are
located
within
the
“Clips”
directory,
navigate
to
this
and
copy
all
of
your
files
to
a
Local
or
External
Raid,
For
Playback
or
Editing
(Updating
a
Gemini
4:4:4
-‐Copy
the
update
“upd”
folder
onto
the
SSD
at
the
main
directory
level,
so
that
it
is
next
to
the
“clips”
directory).
Once
you
are
done
Copying
Files
off,
Eject
or
Safely
Remove
the
SSD.
You
will
see
the
GoFlex
Adaptor
flash
several
times,
then
become
solid,
once
it
has
done
this,
you
are
safe
to
remove
thunderbolt
cable,
or
the
USB
/
Firewire
cable
from
the
GoFlex
adaptor
Remove
the
SSD
from
the
CD
Transfer
Station
Insert
your
Second
SSD,
and
repeat
Steps
2
through
7
NOTE:
ALWAYS
use
the
Eject
Command
(Mac
>Finder)
and
‘Safely
Remove
Hardware’
(PC)
before
pulling
SSD’s
from
transfer
station.
Additional Notes
If
you
encounter
an
issue
when
the
SSD
Is
not
being
detected
please
remove
the
cables
from
the
Go
Flex
adapter,
then
try
reconnecting.
If
this
does
not
work,
reboot
the
machine
and
try
again.
If
a
SSD
will
not
mount
on
a
Mac
or
PC
with
the
instructions
provided
above,
insert
the
SSD
into
the
Gemini
to
see
if
it
is
being
detected.
You
may
need
to
wait
5-‐10
Minutes
for
the
SSD
to
be
Reinitialized.
If
you
encounter
any
issues
following
the
instructions
above,
please
contact
support.
NOTE:
Hot
swap
is
not
supported
with
GoFlex
Adapter
setup,
Thus
you
mush
physically
unplug
and
replug
the
cable
or
use
disk
utility
and
close
mount.
Performance
The
Gemini
4:4:4
SSD's
support
read
rates
of
500
Mbytes/sec.
Keep
in
mind
you
will
be
limited
by
the
slowest
median
in
the
transfer
process.
For
example:
eSATA
3Gbps
cards
have
a
max
performance
of
~270MBps,
and
eSATA
1.5Gbps
have
a
max
performance
of
~130MBps.
Typical
Hard
Drives
(Non-‐RAID)
generally
perform
anywhere
in
the
range
of
80-‐130MBps.
For
maximum
performance,
make
sure
you
are
using
eSATA
6
Gbps,
USB
3.0
or
Thunderbolt
to
a
Raid
configuration.
Suggested Minimum RAID Configuration
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Video
Data
Rate
Video
Format
Mbytes/Sec
ARRI/2K/1080p24
4:4:4
10-‐Bit
DPX
186.6
1080p25
4:4:4
10-‐Bit
194.4
1080p30
4:4:4
10-‐Bit
233.3
P50
10-‐Bit
400
P60
10-‐Bit
500
**It’s
recommended
to
not
exceed
250
clips
per
card.
Suggested
for
Real
Time
Playback/Edit
300
300
400
600
600
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE:
For
best
performance
for
playback
of
DPX
or
ARRIRAW,
we
recommend
a
RAID
configuration
of
300
MBsp
for
1080p30
and
400-‐500
MBps
for
1080p50/60.
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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
File Support
The
Gemini
4:4:4
recorder
accepts
inputs
from
both
HD-‐SDI
4:2:2
and
4:4:4
cameras.
To
record
4:4:4,
you
can
use
HD-‐SDI
Dual
Link
1.5G
or
Single
Link
3G
(up
to
1080p30).
1080p50/60
requires
Dual
3G.
Note:
All
ARRIRAW
4:3,
and
16:9
p48-‐60,
require
Dual
3G
SDI.
Note:
All
Canon
Cinema
Raw
formats,
as
well
as
2K
formats,
only
require
a
Single
3G
SDI.
All
DPX,
ARRIRAW,
and
Canon
Cinema
Raw
files
are
recorded
so
that
each
frame
of
video
is
a
single
file,
with
all
frames
from
a
single
recording
being
contained
within
a
single
file
folder,
including
a
.xml
metadata
and
.wav
audio
file
for
each
take.
All
Files
Recorded
by
the
Gemini
4:4:4
are
recorded
as
4:4:4
10
Bit
RGB
DPX
Files,
as
this
is
the
industry
standard.
Thus,
each
time
you
start
and
stop
a
recording
it
will
create
a
new
file
folder,
which
takes
the
name
of
the
Clip,
as
setup
via
a
menu
item
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4:
All
clips
reside
in
a
}CLIPS{
folder
on
the
Solid
State
Drive
(SSD).
1080p59.94/60 DPX, 3D DPX 1080p29.97/30, 12-Bit DPX (from C500, at all frame rates)
Due
to
high
data
rate,
DPX
file
data
is
stored
in
a
packed
format.
To
un-‐pack
the
DPX
files
(required
by
most
computer
software),
use
our
free
data
transfer/un-‐packing
tool,
Gemini
Transfer
from
the
Downloads
page
of
our
website
http://convergent-‐design.com/Downloads/Gemini444.aspx.
DOWNLOAD: Gemini Transfer Utility
Download
for
Mac
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Download
for
PC
(requires
32-‐bit
Java
Runtime)
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File Structure
}CLIPS{
CLIP001001
(Assuming
that
the
RECORD|CLIP
is
set
to
(CLIP001)
(001))
CLIP0001001.0000000.DPX
CLIP0001001.0000001.DPX
Etc.
CLIP0001002
(Assuming
that
the
RECORD|CLIP
is
set
to
(CLIP001)
(002))
CLIP0001002.0000000.DPX
CLIP0001002.0000001.DPX
Etc.
DPX,
ARI,
and
RMF
Frames
May
contain
up
to
60,000
Frames
per
Clip
(Based
on
512GB
Drive)
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Transfer Configurations
This
is
one
of
many
possible
transfer
configuration.
For
applying
LUTS/LOOKS,
and
for
playback
at
top
performance,
a
MyBook
Studio
RAID
should
be
used
in
a
RAID
5
fashion
for
making
a
simultaneous
backup.
You
can
do
the
same
setup
with
USB
3.0,
Firewire,
or
Fiber/SCS
RAIDS.
Example:
Data
can
be
transferred
using
a
Mac
Mini
or
Laptop
via
Thunderbolt,
Firewire
800
or
USB
3.0
to
an
external
RAID
(Pegasus
Promise
RAID
shown)
configured
as
a
RAID
0.
This
can
be
used
for
live
playback
creating
LOOK
files
or
applying
LUTs,
as
well
as
confidence
monitoring
of
footage.
We
suggest
having
a
secondary
drive
(Western
Digital
MyBook
Studio
shown,
configured
as
a
RAID
5
redundant),
which
can
then
make
two
simultaneous
copies
of
the
footage,
for
deliverables
and
archive.
Accessing & Using the SSD on A Computer
Versions
1.1.2,
1.2.110,
and
1.3.105:
SSD's
used
with
the
Gemini
will
report
as
entirely
full
(0
MB
free)
on
a
computer,
as
the
Gemini
reserves
the
entire
SSD
for
video
only,
and
prevents
the
computer
from
writing
to
this
area.
Thus
the
Gemini
video
area
on
the
SSD
is
essentially
read-‐only
on
a
computer).
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The
SSD's
can
be
used
on
a
computer
for
playing
video
directly
from
the
card,
for
copying
video
onto
the
computer's
file
system,
or
to
copy
firmware
update
files
from
computer
to
SSD
for
updating
the
Gemini
(see
the
User
Manual
for
more
details
on
updating
the
Gemini).
Note:
Macs
require
a
PCI-‐>Sata
Expansion
Card
to
be
able
to
attach
a
SSD
to
the
Mac
via
the
Transfer
Station.
Mac
PC
Insert
the
SSD
(label
up)
into
the
provided
Transfer
Station,
and
attach
the
Transfer
Station
to
the
Mac
via
PCI-‐>SATA
port
and
the
USB
port
(which
only
provides
power).
The
SSD
will
appear
as
a
Volume
within
Finder
on
the
Mac,
and
can
be
treated
as
part
of
the
File
System.
Like
other
Volumes
on
the
Mac,
the
Volume
must
be
dismounted
within
Finder
before
being
physically
removed
from
the
Transfer
Station.
For
Windows
7
PC's:
**Important*:
First
disable
caching
of
the
SSD
within
Windows,
to
allow
for
consistent
and
correct
display
of
files
from
1
SSD
insertion/removal
to
the
next.
Disable caching to the SSD
1.
Insert
the
SSD
(label
up)
into
the
provided
Transfer
Station,
and
attach
the
Transfer
Station
to
the
Pc
via
the
SATA
port
and
the
USB
port
(which
provides
power).
2.
Within
Windows
Explorer,
find
the
Drive
Letter
associated
with
the
just
inserted
SSD
(256
or
512
GB
SSD
with
~250
MB
available).
3.
Right-‐click
the
Drive
Letter,
in
the
Drop-‐down
Menu
choose
“Properties”.
4.
Choose
the
“Hardware”
tab.
5.
In
the
available
list,
choose
the
option
which
begins
“C400”
-‐
be
sure
to
choose
the
“C400”
option
and
not
a
different
drive.
6.
Click
the
“Properties”
button.
7.
Choose
the
“Change
Settings”
button.
8.
Click
the
“Policies”
tab.
9.
Turn
“off”
(un-‐check)
the
“Enable
write-‐cache
option”,
or
in
some
versions
of
Windows
7,
select
(check)
“Quick
Removal”
option.
10.
Press
“Ok”
and
you're
done.
This
procedure
may
need
to
be
repeated
if
a
future
insertion
of
an
SSD
creates
a
different
Drive
Letter
within
Windows
Explorer.
If
the
Drive
Letter
does
not
change
from
one
insertion
to
the
next,
the
procedure
does
not
need
to
be
repeated.
If
you
are
unable
to
perform
the
above,
For
Windows
7,
then
you
may
power
your
computer
off,
then
attach
the
Transfer
Station,
SSD,
and
both
cables,
then
power
on
your
computer.
In
this
case,
the
computer
should
recognize
your
drive.
After
copying
files
to
the
SSD,
you
may
need
to
shut
down
your
computer,
for
the
Windows
Cache
to
be
cleared
(so
that
the
files
are
actually
written
to
the
SSD).
Allow
10-‐20
seconds
for
Windows
to
recognize
the
SSD,
after
insertion.
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Windows
XP:
Avoid
having
the
SSD
attached
at
time
of
booting
a
Windows
XP
machine.
Otherwise,
if
an
SSD
is
attached
at
time
of
Windows
boot-‐up,
Windows
may
try
to
boot
from
the
SSD.
When
removing
an
SSD
from
the
Transfer
Station,
allow
at
least
15
seconds
before
inserting
another
SSD.
Allow
10-‐20
seconds
for
Windows
to
recognize
the
SSD,
after
insertion.
Gemini Clip Merger
The
Gemini
4:4:4,
in
certain
modes,
records
even
numbered
files
(frames
of
video)
to
one
SSD
and
odd
numbered
files
to
the
second
SSD.
This
is
done
to
achieve
the
very
high
data
rate
that
some
recording
modes
require.
We
have
developed
a
tool
to
quickly
process
clips
which
are
recorded
using
two
SSD’s.
This
program
renames
the
files,
such
that
the
folder
and
files
(individual
frames)
would
be
just
as
if
they
were
recorded
on
one
SSD.
DOWNLOAD: Gemini Clip Merger
Download
for
Mac
Download
for
PC
(requires
32-‐bit
Java
Runtime)
Basic Instructions for Using Gemini Clip Merger Software
1. Create
a
folder
to
hold
your
footage
on
our
Hard
Disk
Drive
or
Raid
System,
giving
it
a
name
meaningful
to
you,
such
as
“Project
Name
-‐
Camera
A
-‐
2012-‐09-‐12”,
2. Open
the
}CLIPS{__________GEMINI__444
folder
on
your
first
SSD
and
copy
all
of
the
folders
to
the
folder
created
in
Step
1.
Do
not
copy
the
}CLIPS{__________GEMINI__444
folder
itself,
copy
the
contents
of
the
}CLIPS{__________GEMINI__444
folder.
Please
refer
to
the
note
below
if
any
of
the
files
are
1080p59.94
or
1080p60
DPX
files.
3. Open
the
}CLIPS{__________GEMINI__444
folder
on
your
second
SSD
and
copy
all
of
the
folders
to
the
folder
created
in
Step
1.
Do
not
copy
the
}CLIPS{__________GEMINI__444
folder
itself,
copy
the
contents
of
the
}CLIPS{__________GEMINI__444
folder.
Please
refer
to
the
note
below
if
any
of
the
files
are
1080p59.94
or
1080p60
DPX
files.
4. Run
the
Gemini
Clip
Merger
Program.
Note:
This
program
works
for
both
PC
and
Mac
for
footage
generated
from
1.1.100
or
higher.
This
program
works
on
the
PC
for
footage
generated
from
1.2.1
or
higher.
Additional
instructions
are
available
in
the
“Readme”
file
included
in
the
download.
Please
read
the
readme
file.
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Software Applications
If
two
SSD’s
are
used,
then
the
Gemini
Clip
Merger
should
be
used
as
this
is
the
quickest
and
easiest
way
to
handle
the
clips.
Use
Number
of
Gemini
Transfer
3D
RAW
or
HD
Frame
Rate
4:4:4's
Needed
SSD's
Needed
Packed
Utility
No
HD
23.976
1
1
No
No
No
HD
23.98
1
1
No
No
No
HD
24
1
1
No
No
No
HD
25
1
1
No
No
No
HD
29.97
1
2
No
No
No
HD
30
1
2
No
No
No
HD
50
1
2
No
No
No
HD
59.94
1
2
512
GB
Yes
Yes
No
HD
60
1
2
512
GB
Yes
Yes
Note:
For
1080p59.94
and
1080p60
DPX
Recordings,
instead
of
performing
a
normal
“Copy”
function
in
Steps
2
and
3,
above,
please
use
the
“Gemini
Transfer”
tool
to
copy
the
data
from
the
SSD
to
the
destination
folder.
Note:
For
12-‐Bit
1080p50/60,
1080p30
3D,
1080p59.94/60,
the
DPX
files
are
“Packed”.
Our
Gemini
Transfer
tool
will
“Unpack”
the
files
while
performing
the
copy.
After
using
the
Gemini
Transfer
tool,
you
may
then
use
the
“Gemini
Clip
Merger”,
as
noted
in
Step
4,
above.
Yes
HD
-‐
3D
23.976
1
2
No
No
Yes
HD
-‐
3D
23.98
1
2
No
No
Yes
HD
-‐
3D
24
1
2
No
No
Yes
HD
-‐
3D
25
1
2
No
No
Yes
HD
-‐
3D
29.97
1
2
512
GB
Yes
Yes
Yes
HD
-‐
3D
30
1
2
512
GB
Yes
Yes
1
Use
Number
of
Gemini
Transfer
3D
RAW
or
HD
Frame
Rate
4:4:4's
Needed
SSD's
Needed
Packed
Utility
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
23.976
1
1
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
23.98
1
1
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
24
1
1
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
25
1
1
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
29.97
1
2
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
30
1
2
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
48
1
2
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
50
1
2
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
59.94
1
2
512
GB
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
16:9
60
1
2
512
GB
Yes
Yes
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
23.976
1
2
No
No
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
23.98
1
2
No
No
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
24
1
2
No
No
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
25
1
2
No
No
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
29.97
1
2
No
No
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
30
1
2
No
No
No
ARRIRAW
4:3
48
1
2
512
GB
No
No
Use
Number
of
Gemini
Transfer
3D
RAW
or
HD
Frame
Rate
4:4:4's
Needed
SSD's
Needed
Packed
Utility
Yes
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
RGB
444
23.98/24
1
1
No
Yes
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
RGB
444
25
1
1
No
Yes
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
RGB
444
29.97
1
2
Yes
No
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
RGB
444
50
1
2
No
No
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
RGB
444
50.94/60
1
2-‐
512GB
Yes
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Yes
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
23.98/24
1
1
No
Yes
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
25
1
1
No
Yes
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
29.97/30
1
2
Yes
No
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
50
1
2
No
No
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
59.94/60
1
2-‐512GB
Yes
No
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
100
2
4
Yes
No
Canon
HD
10-‐Bit
Log
YCC
422
120
2
4
Yes
No
Canon
HD
12-‐Bit
Log
23.976
1
1
Yes
No
Canon
HD
12-‐Bit
Log
23.98
1
1
Yes
No
Canon
HD
12-‐Bit
Log
24
1
1
Yes
No
Canon
HD
12-‐Bit
Log
25
1
1
Yes
No
Canon
HD
12-‐Bit
Log
29.97
1
2
Yes
No
Canon
HD
12-‐Bit
Log
30
1
2
Yes
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
23.98/24
1
1
No
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
25
1
1
No
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
29.97/30
1
2
Yes
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
50
1
2
No
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
59.94/60
Not
Supported
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
100
2
4
Yes
No
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
119.88/120
Not
Supported
No
Canon
4K
Half
Raw
50
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Half
Raw
60
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Half
Raw
100
2
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Half
Raw
120
2
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
23.976
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
23.98
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
24
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
25
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
29.97
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
30
1
2
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
50
2
4
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
59.94
2
4
No
No
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
60
2
4
No
Notes
-‐
SSD's
Needed:
1
=
One
256
GB
or
One
512
GB
SSD
Needed
2
=
Two
256
GB
or
Two
512
GB
SSD's
Needed,
or
one
of
each
2
512
GB
=
Two
512
GB
SSD's
are
required
for
performance
reasons,
256
GB
SSD's
cannot
be
used
4
=
Two
256
GB
or
Two
512
GB
SSD's
Needed,
or
one
of
each
in
each
of
two
Gemini
4:4:4's
When
only
one
SSD
is
required,
then
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
automatically
span
from
one
SSD
to
the
next.
Please
note
that
the
removal
(or
"Hot
Swapping")
of
an
SSD
while
the
unit
is
recording
or
playing
back
is
not
supported.
Notes
-‐
Packed
and
Use
Transfer
Utility:
If
Packed
is
"Yes",
then
the
DPX
file
is
recorded
in
a
special,
space
efficient
method.
The
free
Convergent
Design
Transfer
Utility
must
be
used
to
unpack
the
data
into
normal
DPX
format.
Notes
-‐
Gemini
Clip
Merge
Utility:
Our
Gemini
Clip
Merger
Utility
can
be
used
to
combine
Striped/Raided
Records
into
Single
Clips
after
the
_SSD1/_SSD2
folders
have
been
copied
over
to
a
common
folder
on
a
computer.
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual 051713
POST WORKFLOW
DPX Files (10-Bit)
All
DPX
files
are
10-‐bit
RGB
4:4:4.
See
page
13
for
more
information
related
to
1080p59.94/60
in
Rec709
and
LOG.
Adobe
Software
Imp/Exp
After
Effects
CS4
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
Photoshop
CS4
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
Function
and
General
Notes
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
• After
Effects
Project
• Premier
Pro
Sequence
• Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
Import
• After
Effects
Project
• Premier
Pro
Sequence
Export
• Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
• *Codec
of
Choice
DNxHD,
XDCAM,
ProRes
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
• DPX
• JPG,
etc.
Premier
Pro
CS4
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
Import
Export
Final
Production
Bridge
CS4
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
Sound
Booth
CS4
• Encode
*This
will
be
dependent
of
any
Codec
installed
on
your
machine
•
•
•
•
•
Viewer
(individual
frames)
Used
to
check
a
Single
Frame
Check
Playback
Apply
LUT
Create
Proxy
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Viewer
(individual
frames)
Used
to
check
a
Single
Frame
Check
Playback
Apply
LUT
Create
Proxy
Be
sure
to
select
“Numbered
Stills”
Option….
For
optimal
playback,
import
as
After
Effects
Project
or
import
as
Premier
Pro
Project
directly
from
After
Effects.
(Deliverable
File)
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Wav
Audio
Support
• Batch
Renaming
• Check
Metadata
&
Preview
Individual
Frames
Imp/Exp
Wav
Audio
Support
• Edit
Audio
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Native
Support
for
DPX
Wav
Audio
Support
After
Effects
Project
Premier
Pro
Sequence
Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
•
•
•
•
•
Check
Playback
Apply
Color
Correction
Apply
LUT
Can
be
sent
directly
to
Adobe
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
• Create
Proxy
For
help
importing
/exporting
and
general
workflow
questions,
please
visit
the
AE
forum,
DVinfo
forum,
and
DVXuser
forum.
•
•
•
•
Import
Media
Encoder
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
File
Type
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CS5
Audition
CS5.5
CS6
Imp/Exp
Wav
Audio
Support
SpeedGrade
CS6
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Export
to
After
Effects
/
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
Prelude
CS6
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Export
to
After
Effects
/
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
• Edit
Audio
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check
Real-‐time
Playback
Apply
LUT
Apply
Color
Correction
Create
Proxy
Great
for
DIT
in
the
field
Data
Management
Concatenate
Files
DIT
/
Visual
Field
Checks
Generate
Looks/LUTs
Create
Batches
Batch
Renaming
Straight
to
Encode
(Media
Encoder)
Apple
Color
1.5.3
(FCP7)
Compressor
3.5
(FCP
7)
4
(FCP
X)
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
Final
Cut
Pro
Project
/
Sequence
Import
DPX
Plug
In
Glue
Tools
(Mac)
Cineform
Remaster
Audio
•
Wav
Audio
Support
Soundtrack
Pro
Imp/Exp
•
•
•
•
Encode
Check
playback
Quicktime
ProRes
DNxHD
*With
Glue
Tools
you
can
import
DPX
files,
then
Encode
to
Codec
of
choice
• Apply
LUT
• Check
Playback
• Edit
*Plug
In
allows
you
to
import
DPX
files
directly.
Final
Production
(deliverable
file)
Wav
Audio
Support
www.Gemini444.com
•
•
Import
Export
Glue
Tools
(Mac)
Cineform
Remaster
*Codec
of
Choice:
DNxHD,
XDCAM,
ProRes
DPX
Plug
In
Check
Playback/real
time
playback
Apply
Color
Correction
Apply
LUT
Create
Proxy
Export
to
Final
Cut
Pro
Export
Final
Cut
Pro
6
7
X
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Edit
Audio
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Quicktime
Pro
Imp/Exp
DPX
Plug
In
Native
DPX
import
DPX
w/
Glue
Tools
• Export
• Encode
to
Codec
of
choice
AutoDesk
Smoke
Import
Flame
Lustre
Export
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• NLE
• Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
• Final
Production
• Create
Proxy
• Check
Real
Time
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
Avid
Avid DS 10.5
MetaFuze
Export
Final Production
Import
Native Support for DPX
*Codec of Choice: DNxHD, XDCAM, ProRes
DPX
Plug In
Import
Audio
Export
Pro Tools
Imp/Exp
Metafuse
Cineform Studio
Cineform Professional
•
Wav Audio Support
Wav Audio Support
Import
Audio
Export
•
•
•
• Check Playback
• Edit
*Plug In allows you to import DPX files
directly
Final Production (deliverable file)
DPX
Plug In
Symphony
Export to Final Cut Pro
• Encode
• Create Proxy
Export
Media
Composer
5.5
6
• Create Proxy
• Check Playback
• Edit
• Native Support for DPX
• Wav Audio Supported
Import
• Edit Audio
•
•
•
Metafuse
Cineform Studio
Cineform Professional
•
Wav Audio Support
Final Production (deliverable file)
• Check Playback
• Edit
• Color Correct
*Plug In allows you to import DPX files
directly
Assimilate
Scratch/
Scratch
Lab
Import
Export
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• Create
Proxy
• Check
Real
Time
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
Edit
Native Support for DPX
•
•
NLE
Final Production
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CineForm / GoPro
Neo Scene
Studio Premium
Studio
Professional
Remaster
Import
Native Support for DPX
Export
• CineForm 444
• ProRes 444
• (other installed Codecs)
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
• Ideal for working with Avid
• Encode
• Create Proxy
*Once files are converted to CineForm
444, you can import them
ColorFront
OnSet
Dailies
•
•
Export
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
LUT
• Color
Correction
• Create
Proxy
NLE
Final
Production
Eyeon
Import
Fusion
6
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
LUT
• Color
Correction
• Create
Proxy
Native
Support
for
DPX
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
Maxon
Cinema
4D
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
•
•
Export
• Check
Playback
• Edit
NLE
Final
Production
NewTek
LightWave
3D
10.1
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
Import
• Planned
Support
of
Gemini
DPX
files
(near
future)
• Wav
Audio
Supported
Export
Final
Production
The Foundry
Nuke
6.3
Furnace
4.2
FurnaceCore
4.3
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
• Create
Proxy
Sony
Vegas
12
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• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
• Create
Proxy
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Grass Valley
Edius
5
6
Import
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Wav
Audio
Support
Export
Final
Production
Import
Native
Support
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
Import
Native
Support
Export
Uncompressed
Quicktime
Movie
• Create
a
new
bin
• Import
File
• Select
‘File
As
Sequence’
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
• Create
Proxy
Black Magic
DaVinci
Resolve
Resolve
Lite
Media
Express
• Create
Proxy
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
• Check
Playback
• Encode
*If
you
have
DeckLink
3D,
or
4:4:4
card,
it
will
playback
and
exp
AJA
Import
Native
Support
Export
Uncompressed
Quicktime
Movie
DJViewer
Import
Native
Support
Export
Jpeg,
DPX,
etc.
XNView
Import
Native
Support
POM
DPX
Header
Editor
Export
Jpeg,
DPX,
etc.
Import
Native
Support
Export
Renamed
Files
DPX
Translator
• Check
Playback
• Encode
DPX Viewers
• Check
Playback
• Color
Correct
• Check
metadata
• Preview
individual
files
• Batch
renaming
• Renaming
files
• Changing
metadata
fields
Convergent Design
Gemini
Transfer
Gemini
Clip
Merger
Import
DPX
(p59.94/
60)
Export
Unpacked
4:2:2
1080p59.94/60
Import
1080p29-‐60p
clips
Export
Combine
Files/Takes
This
software
merges
clips
(SSD1
&
SSD2)
for
all
Raided
formats.
See
table
page
37-‐38.
DPX
1080p59.94/60
when
recorded
in
Gemini
are
packed,
thus
the
files
may
not
look
correct
until
unpacked,
using
this
free
transfer
tool.
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ARRIRAW Files
ARRIRAW
files
are
12-‐bit
Logarithmic
uncompressed,
thus
you
can
adjust
the
look,
ASA,
white
balance,
shutter
speed,
and
log
in
Post.
This
allows
for
the
most
image
flexibility.
Depending
on
your
workflow,
ARRIRAW
files
are
often
exported
ASA
4:4:4
RGB
DPX
or
Tiff
files
(see
the
DPX
Section
above
for
compatible
NLE’s.).
The
following
are
NLE’s
supporting
ARRIRAW
workflow.
ARRI
ARRIRAW
Converter
ARRI LOOK
Creator
ARRI
LUT
Generator
ADOBE
Import
• Import ARRIRAW (16:9 / 4:3)
Export
• Export DPX / TIFF
Import
• ARRIRAW Frame
Export
• Rec709 DPX / TIFF / Custom Look File
Import
• ARRIRAW Frame
Export
• Rec709 DPX / TIFF / Custom Look &
LUTs
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9 / 4:3)
Export
•
•
•
•
After
Effects
Project
Premier
Pro
Sequence
Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
Final
Production
•
•
•
•
After
Effects
Project
Premier
Pro
Sequence
Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
*Codec
of
Choice
DNxHD,
XDCAM,
ProRes
After
Effects
CS6
Media
Encoder
CS6
Export
Photoshop
CS6
Premier
Pro
CS6
Audition
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
/
TIFF
Export
• TIFF
• DPX
• JPG,
etc.
Import
•
•
•
•
•
Export
Final
Production
Bridge
Import
• Native
Support
for
DPX
/
Tiff
• Wav
Audio
Support
•
Imp/Exp
Wav
Audio
Support
User defined looks for custom rendering
Check
Playback
Apply
Color
Correction
Apply
LUT
Can
be
sent
directly
to
Adobe
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
• Create
Proxy
For
help
importing
/exporting
and
general
workflow
questions,
please
visit
the
AE
forum,
DVinfo
forum,
and
DVXuser
forum.
• Encode
to
Codec
of
choice
*This
will
be
dependent
of
any
Codec
installed
on
your
machine
• Viewer
(individual
frames)
• Used
to
check
a
Single
Frame
• Check
Playback
• Apply
LUT
• Create
Proxy
• Viewer
(individual
frames)
• Used
to
check
a
Single
Frame
• Check
Playback
• Apply
LUT
• Create
Proxy
• Be
sure
to
select
“Numbered
Stills”
Option….
• For
optimal
playback,
import
as
After
Effects
Project
or
import
as
Premier
Pro
Project
directly
from
After
Effects.
•
•
•
•
(Deliverable
File)
• Batch
Renaming
• Check
Metadata
&
Preview
Individual
Frames
• Edit
Audio
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• User defined looks for custom rendering
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3)
Wav
Audio
Support
After
Effects
Project
Premier
Pro
Sequence
Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
Imp/Exp
• ARRIRAW Preview/Playback
• Convert to universal format, DPX
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SpeedGrade
CS6
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3)
• Export
to
After
Effects
/
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
Prelude
CS6
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3)
• Export
to
After
Effects
/
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check
Real-‐time
Playback
Apply
LUT
Apply
Color
Correction
Create
Proxy
Great
for
DIT
in
the
field
Data
Management
DIT
/
Visual
Field
Checks
Generate
Looks/LUTs
Create
Batches
Batch
Renaming
Straight
to
Encode
(Media
Encoder)
ARRITOOLS
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
ARRI
Camera
Toolkit
DPX
Plug In
Export
•
•
•
•
•
FCP
7
FCP
X
QT
Pro
NLE
Final
Production
• Create
Proxy
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
Edit
ASSIMILATE
Scratch/
Scratch
Lab
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
•
•
Export
•
•
•
•
•
NLE
Final
Production
Check
Real-‐time
Playback
Apply
LUT
Apply
Color
Correction
Create
Proxy
Great
for
DIT
in
the
field
BLACK MAGIC
DaVinci
Resolve
Resolve
Lite
• Create
Proxy
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
Import
Native
Support
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
Export
Uncompressed
Quicktime
Movie
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW(
16
:9
/
4:3)
COLORFRONT
OnSet
Dailies
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
LUT
• Color
Correction
• Create
Proxy
DIGITAL FILM TECHNOLOGY
Import
Flexity
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
Export
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•
•
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
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DVS
Import
Clipster
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
FILMLIGHT
Baselight
Import
Export
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
IMAGE SYSTEMS
Nuendoa
Filmaster
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
MTI FILM
Control
Dailies
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
PANDERA
Revolution
Import
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
QUANTEL
Import
Pablo
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
SGO
Import
Mistika
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
Export
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•
•
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
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TWEAK
Import
RV
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
NUKE
Import
Nuke
Native
Support
for
ARRIRAW
(16:9
/
4:3
)
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
Look
/
LUTs
• Color
Correction
CONVERGENT DESIGN
Gemini
Clip
Merger
Import
ARRIRAW
48-‐60p
clips
Export
Combined
Clips/Takes
This
software
merges
clips
(SSD1
&
SSD2)
for
all
Raided
formats.
See
table
page
37-‐38.
Cinema Raw Files
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
cable
of
recording
Canon
RAW
files,
which
must
be
processed
with
Canon’s
Raw
Utility,
(This
will
allow
you
to
debayhor,
change
the
white
balance,
and
ASA
of
your
files,
then
Export
the
files
as
a
10
Bit
or
16
Bit
DPX.)
The
Exported
dpx
files
then
be
used
with
the
following
editors
/
Color
Correctors.
The
Gemini
4:4:4
is
capable
of
recording
12
Bit
4:4:4
files,
and
12
Bit
4:2:2
files,
from
the
Canon
C500,
which
we
need
to
be
used
with
the
Gemini
Transfer
program,
to
“unpack”
the
files
to
16
Bit.
Once
the
files
are
“unpacked”
they
can
be
used
with
the
following
editor’s
/
Color
Correctors.
Cinema
Raw
files
are
10
or
12-‐Bit,
and
are
exported
as
.rmf
files.
The
following
are
NLE’s
supporting
Canon
C500
workflow.
•
•
•
•
•
Canon
Raw
Development
Resolve
version
9.0.4
Assimilate
YoYo
Colorfront
DPX Files (16-Bit 4:4:4)
Adobe
Software
Photoshop
Imp/Exp
Import
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File
Type
Function
and
General
Notes
Native
Support
for
DPX
• Viewer
(individual
frames)
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CS4
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
Bridge
CS4
CS5
CS5.5
CS6
•
•
•
•
Export
• DPX
• JPG,
etc.
Export
Final
Production
Used
to
check
a
Single
Frame
Check
Playback
Apply
LUT
Create
Proxy
(Deliverable
File)
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Wav
Audio
Support
• Batch
Renaming
• Check
Metadata
&
Preview
Individual
Frames
Imp/Exp
Wav
Audio
Support
• Edit
Audio
SpeedGrade
CS6
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Export
to
After
Effects
/
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
Prelude
CS6
Imp/Exp
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Export
to
After
Effects
/
Premier
/
Media
Encoder
Audition
CS5.5
CS6
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check
Real-‐time
Playback
Apply
LUT
Apply
Color
Correction
Create
Proxy
Great
for
DIT
in
the
field
Data
Management
Concatenate
Files
DIT
/
Visual
Field
Checks
Generate
Looks/LUTs
Create
Batches
Batch
Renaming
Straight
to
Encode
(Media
Encoder)
Apple
Color
1.5.3
(FCP7)
Compressor
3.5
(FCP
7)
4
(FCP
X)
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
Final
Cut
Pro
Project
/
Sequence
Import
DPX
Plug
In
Glue
Tools
(Mac)
Cineform
Remaster
Audio
•
Wav
Audio
Support
Soundtrack
Pro
Imp/Exp
•
•
•
•
Encode
Check
playback
Quicktime
ProRes
DNxHD
*With
Glue
Tools
you
can
import
DPX
files,
then
Encode
to
Codec
of
choice
• Apply
LUT
• Check
Playback
• Edit
*Plug
In
allows
you
to
import
DPX
files
directly.
Final
Production
(deliverable
file)
Wav
Audio
Support
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•
•
Import
Export
Glue
Tools
(Mac)
Cineform
Remaster
*Codec
of
Choice:
DNxHD,
XDCAM,
ProRes
DPX
Plug
In
Check
Playback/real
time
playback
Apply
Color
Correction
Apply
LUT
Create
Proxy
Export
to
Final
Cut
Pro
Export
Final
Cut
Pro
7
X
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Edit
Audio
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Quicktime
Pro
Imp/Exp
DPX
Plug
In
Native
DPX
import
DPX
w/
Glue
Tools
• Export
• Encode
to
Codec
of
choice
AutoDesk
Smoke
Import
Flame
Export
Lustre
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• NLE
• Uncompressed
QuickTime
Movie
• Final
Production
• Create
Proxy
• Check
Real
Time
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
Avid
Avid DS 10.5
MetaFuze
Export
Final Production
Import
Native Support for DPX
Export to Final Cut Pro
• Encode
• Create Proxy
Export
*Codec of Choice: DNxHD, XDCAM, ProRes
DPX
Plug In
Media
Composer
5.5
6
• Create Proxy
• Check Playback
• Edit
• Native Support for DPX
• Wav Audio Supported
Import
Import
Audio
Export
•
•
•
Metafuse
Cineform Studio
Cineform Professional
•
Wav Audio Support
• Check Playback
• Edit
*Plug In allows you to import DPX files
directly
Final Production (deliverable file)
The Foundry
Nuke
6.3
Furnace
4.2
FurnaceCore
4.3
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
• Create
Proxy
ColorFront
OnSet
Dailies
Export
•
•
• Check
playback
NLE
Final
Production
Eyeon
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Import
Fusion
6
• Check
playback
• Edit
• Apply
LUT
• Color
Correction
• Create
Proxy
Native
Support
for
DPX
•
•
Export
NLE
Final
Production
Maxon
Cinema
4D
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
•
•
Export
• Check
Playback
• Edit
NLE
Final
Production
NewTek
LightWave
3D
10.1
Import
Native
Support
for
DPX
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
Export
Final
Production
Import
• Native
Support
for
DPX
• Wav
Audio
Support
Export
Final
Production
Import
Native
Support
Export
NLE
/
Final
Production
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
Grass Valley
Edius
5
6
• Create
a
new
bin
• Import
File
• Select
‘File
As
Sequence’
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
• Create
Proxy
Black Magic
DaVinci
Resolve
Resolve
Lite
• Create
Proxy
• Check
Playback
• Apply
Color
Correction
• Apply
LUT
• Edit
Convergent Design
Gemini
Transfer
Gemini
Clip
Merger
Import
DPX
(p59.94/
60)
Export
Unpacked
4:2:2
1080p59.94/60
Import
1080p29-‐60p
clips
Export
Combine
Files/Takes
This
software
merges
clips
(SSD1
&
SSD2)
for
all
Raided
formats.
See
table
page
37-‐38.
DPX
1080p59.94/60
when
recorded
in
Gemini
are
packed,
thus
the
files
may
not
look
correct
until
unpacked,
using
this
free
transfer
tool.
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XML Files / Metadata
The
Gemini
4:4:4
records
meta
data
information
for
every
file/frame.
Inside
each
clip
directory
there
is
a
XML
Metadata
file,
which
can
also
be
used
when
importing
metadata
in
a
NLE
/
Color
Corrector.
(This
applies
for
DPX,
ARRIRAW,
and
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw).
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APPENDIX
Firmware Updates
NOTE: Firmware Updates
We
strongly
recommend
you
always
keep
your
Gemini
4:4:4
updated
with
the
latest
firmware.
We
frequently
add
new
features
and
b ug
fixes
at
no
cost.
Check
Here!
Firmware Update Instructions
We
recommend
that
you
print
out
these
instructions,
if
possible
(pages
37-‐40).
1.
Your
computer
must
have
an
internet
connection
so
you
may
access
our
website.
2.
Navigate
to
our
website:
Firmware
Updates
>
Gemini
4:4:4
3.
On
the
Right
Side
of
the
page,
you
will
find
“Current
Firmware”.
Make
a
note
of
the
firmware
version
that
you
will
be
downloading.
4.
Format
a
SSD
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4
(ensuring
that
no
important
clips
are
on
the
SSD
first).
5.
Insert
the
formatted
SSD
card
in
the
transfer
station.
6.
Connect
the
transfer
station
to
your
computer.
For
Universal
Transfer
Station:
Connect
with
Seagate
GoFlex
Adapter
appropriate
cabling.
a.
We
recommend
creating
a
folder
named
something
like
the
following:
Gemini
444
Firmware
2012-‐05-‐24
(1.1.2).
This
example
uses
today’s
date
and
firmware
number
as
listed
in
our
webpage,
but
you
may
create
a
folder
using
a
folder
name
of
your
choice.
7.
Click
on
the
firmware
version
that
you
wish
to
download.
Note:
You
may
reinstall
an
earlier
version
of
the
firmware,
if
desired.
For
Windows
7:
(Other
Windows
Computers
will
be
similar)
See
below
for
Mac
instructions
8.
9.
Click
on
Save
As.
Navigate
to
the
folder
you
just
created.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Click
on
Save.
The
file
you
saved
will
be
Gemini
1.1.2.zip
(or
the
current
firmware
version
number)
Navigate
to
this
folder
and
file.
(You
may
just
click
on
“Open
Folder”)
Double
Click
on
this
file.
It
will
be
something
like
“Gemini
1.0.105.zip”
but
with
the
current
firmware
number.
Click
on
Extract
All
Files.
Click
on
Extract.
Double
Click
on
Gemini
1.0.105
(or
current
firmware
version
number).
Drag
and
Drop
the
}GEM_UPDATE{
folder
to
your
SSD
Drive
(Listed
under
Computer)
on
the
left
hand
side
of
your
screen.
Note:
The
SSD
may
be
“No
Name”,
and
it
can
be
any
Drive
Letter”,
but
it
will
have
a
}CLIPS{
folder
on
the
drive.
Do
not
copy
the
firmware
update
into
the
}CLIPS{
folder.
Answer
Yes
to:
“Do
you
want
to
copy
this
folder
without
Encryption?”
And
Answer
Yes
to:
“Do
you
want
to
copy
this
file
without
Encryption?”
Skip
over
“For
Mac”
instructions
to
finish
the
update.
For
Mac
8.
Start
with
Steps
1
through
7
above.
9.
Double
click
on
the
}GEM_UPDATE{.zip
10. Copy
or
Drag
}GEM_UPDATE{
folder
to
SSD.
For Both Mac and Windows (PC continued)
1.
If
done
successfully,
you
will
have:
}CLIPS{
}GEM_UPDATE{
}GEMINI{.UPD
www.Gemini444.com
(An
Empty
Folder)
(The
Update
Folder)
(The
Actual
Firmware
Update
File)
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2.
3.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Use
the
“Safely
Remove
Hardware”
option
or
shutdown/restart
your
computer
gracefully,
to
ensure
that
the
firmware
has
been
completely
transferred
to
the
SSD.
Otherwise,
the
firmware
update
may
not
be
successfully
copied
to
the
SSD,
and
then
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
not
find
the
firmware
update.
Ensure
that
you
have
adequate
power
to
power
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
either
battery
or
AC
Power.
The
firmware
update
takes
approximately
5
minutes,
but
please
ensure
that
you
have
at
least
30
minutes
of
battery
time
remaining
to
ensure
safety.
Power
up
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Removing
any
video
input
cables.
Remove
all
SSD’s.
Insert
the
SSD
with
the
firmware
update.
Then
power
on
the
unit.
You
will
see
a
Firmware
Update
screen
if
the
file
is
on
the
SSD
properly.
Follow
the
On-‐Screen
Prompts
to
complete
the
firmware
update.
When
complete
it
will
say:
“DONE
–
PLEASE
REMOVE
UPDATE
DRIVE”
(Please
remove
the
SSD;
The
unit
will
then
power
off
and
back
on
automatically).
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20.
If
you
wish
to
then
reuse
this
SSD
(normally
the
case,
unless
you
have
additional
Gemini
4:4:4’s
to
update):
a. Insert
the
SSD
back
into
the
Gemini
4:4:4
b. Click
on
Cancel
(to
avoid
performing
the
Firmware
Update
again)
c. Reformat
the
SSD
(Click
on
Menu,
then
Gemini,
then
SSD’s,
then
Format
SSD1
or
Format
SSD2)
This
step
is
very
important:
Then
power
off
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
then
Power
it
back
on.
If
you
fail
to
perform
this
step
to
power
cycle
the
unit,
then
all
features
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4
may
not
work
properly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING: ! UPDATE FAILED ! or ! EMERGENCY UPDATE !
Check
your
power
source,
pull
the
power,
and
then
run
the
update
again.
MAKE
SURE
THERE
IS
NO
VIDEO
SOURCE
plugged
into
the
unit,
and
that
there
is
only
ONE
SSD
PRESENT.
If
this
process
fails
twice,
contact
Support.
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Specifications
Specification
Four
SDI
ports:
2-‐In
(HD-‐SDI
Single
Link/Dual
Link/3G),
2-‐Out
(HD-‐SDI
Single
Link/Dual
Video
I/O
Ports
Link),
HDMI-‐Out
Video
Standards
HD-‐SDI,
SMPTE
292M;
HD-‐SDI
3G,
SMPTE
424M;
HD-‐SDI
Dual-‐Link,
SMPTE
372M
Video
Formats
REC
709
RGB
444
/
YCC
422
1080p
up
to
30fps,
YCC
422
1080p
up
to
60fps
ARRIRAW**
ARRI
ALEXA:
16:9
(2880x1620)
up
to
60fps;
4:3
(2880x2160)
up
to
48fps
3D
DPX:
RGB
444
/
YCC
422
1080p
up
to
30fps
(Dual
Gen-‐locked
inputs,
recorded
Stereo
3D
individually,
with
Combining
options
for
display
Canon
4K
Cinema
Raw
23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
4K
and
Quad
HD
Canon
4K
Half
Raw
50/59.94/100/119.9fps
Canon
2K
10-‐Bit
RGB
444:
23/24/25/29
Canon
1080p
12-‐Bit
RGB
444:
23.98/24/25/29.97fps
Canon
1080p
10-‐Bit
RGB
444:
23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94fps
YCC
422:
23/24/25/29/50/59/200/119
Record
Options
Compressed
Avid
DNxHD
support
(QT)
for
1080p
YCC
422
up
to
30fps
(4th
Qtr
2012
Release)
1080p
10-‐Bit
RGB
444
up
to
60fps
(DPX)
with
TC
and
metadata,
audio
recorded
as
wav
Uncompressed
file
RAW
Formats
ARRIRAW,
Canon
Cinema
Raw
Multi-‐Stream
(x2)
Parallel
recording
of
two
RGB
444
Streams
up
to
1080p30
(with
3D
Option)
Live
Preview
/
Playback
Single
Stream
Real
time
decompressed
/
debayered
output
with
/
without
LUT
applied
Individual
output
of
each
stream
or
combined
streams:
Side
by
Side,
Line
by
Line,
Stereo
3D*
Anaglyph,
50/50
Composite
Log
Viewing
LUTs
Support
for
S-‐Log,
Log-‐C
with
user
programmable
1D
LUTs
Playback
Control
Play,
Rewind,
Fast-‐Forward,
Pause,
and
Step
Control
Metadata
Reel
Number,
Scene
Number,
Take
Number
and
Project
Name
Media
Two
Slots
for
1.8"
Solid
State
Drives
(SSD),
256GB
/
512GB
sizes
1.8"
SSD
Transfer
Station
compatible
with
Seagate
GoFlex
Adapters
(USB
3,
FW-‐800,
Transfer
Station
Thunderbolt)
or
eSATA
AC-‐Powered
Transfer
Station
(one
included)
5"
high
brightness
LCD,
sunlight
viewable,
800
cd/m²,
800
x
(RGB)
x
480
Pixels,
24-‐Bit,
Built-‐In
LCD
Monitor
900:1
True
Contrast,
Wide
+/-‐85⁰
Viewing
Angle
(IPS
Technology)
1:1
Pixel
Option,
with
user
positioning
of
desired
window
via
touch
control
Touch
Sensitive
menu
system
with
user-‐defined
presets
and
customizable
level
of
on-‐
Menu
System
screen
data
Timecode
HD-‐SDI
Embedded
(SMPTE
RP-‐188)
or
LTC
via
the
remote
control
option
HD-‐SDI
Embedded
2-‐Channels,
uncompressed,
24-‐Bit,
48K
(Canon
Raw:
16-‐Bit,
2-‐
Digital
Audio
I/O
Channels)
Analog
Audio
I/O
3.5
mm
output
jack,
headphone
or
consumer
line
level
Power
Requirements
6
to
19
Volts
DC,
6
to
20
watts
(24
watt
maximum)
Size,
Weight
138
x
120
x
37
mm
(5.4
x
4.7
x
1.45");
612
grams
(1.35
lb);
Milled
Aluminum
Case
Environmental
Ambient
Temp:
-‐10
to
+40
⁰C
(Operating)
/
-‐20
to
+70
⁰C
(Storage)
Gemini
444
Recorder
+
SSD
Transfer
Station
+
HD-‐SDI
cables
+
HDMI
Cable
+
Hotshoe
Gemini
Production
Kit
with
1/4"x20
Ball
Mount
+
Universal
AC
Power
Supply
+
4-‐Pin
XLR
Power
Cable
+
D-‐
Tap
Power
Cable;
all
packaged
in
a
Custom
Fitted
Hard
Plastic
Case
256GB
/
512GB
SSD
Media,
Sun-‐Screen,
Remote
Control
(with
pushbutton
start/stop,
Optional
Accessories
tally
light
and
LTC
I/O)
Notes
**ARRIRAW,
Canon
Raw,
and
Stereo
3D
are
extra
cost
options
Feature
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All
Specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.
Gemini Mechanical Drawings
Useful
for
your
mounting
needs
and
designs,
please
find
below
mechanical
drawings
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Remote Connector Pinout
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
POWER PINOUT
Power:
+6.5
~
+19V,
Power:
+6.5
~
+19V
Ground
Ground
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REMOTE PINOUT
(1)
232
-‐
RX
(2)
Remote
(3)
LTC-‐I/O
(4)
GPI
(5)
GND
(6)
232
-‐
TX
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Best Practices for Handling SSD Media, BNC Cables and Power
In
order
to
avoid
catastrophic
data
loss,
and
reap
the
best
use
of
your
Convergent
Design
SSD
cards,
it
is
imperative
you
read
this
document
thoroughly.
DOWNLOAD: Service Bulletin, Best Practices
Handling
SSD’s,
BNC
Cables
&
Power
Background
The
256
and
512GB
1.8”
SSDs
(Solid-‐State
Drives)
utilized
with
the
Gemini
444
recorder
offer
a
tremendous
amount
of
reliable
storage
in
a
very
small
form
factor.
They
are
marvels
of
advanced
semiconductor
processing,
packing
upwards
of
600
Billion
transistors
in
a
package
that
fits
in
the
palm
of
your
hand.
These
high
density
SSDs
offer
amazing
data-‐rates,
up
to
500MB/sec
read
and
260MB/sec
write
speeds,
enabling
recording
of
uncompressed
HD
and
raw
video
up
to
4K
resolution.
But
high
data-‐rates
require
associated
high-‐power,
as
the
I/O
throughput
is
achieved
by
reading
/
writing
to
eight
(or
more)
individual
ICs
(integrated
circuits)
in
parallel.
The
highest
power
requirement
occurs
during
a
write
operation,
where
power
consumption
of
5
watts
per
512GB
SSD
is
not
uncommon.
Power
consumption
is
directly
dependent
on
the
write
speed,
the
greater
the
power.
Additionally,
high
frame-‐rate
(48/50/60
fps)
video
requires
writing
video
to
two
SSD
drives
in
parallel,
which
can
raise
the
overall
SSD
power
to
close
to
10
Watts.
Add
the
power
requirements
for
the
LCD
and
other
control
circuit
and
total
Gemini
power
can
reach
20
watts.
Also,
power
requirements
can
temporarily
spike
to
24
watts.
SSD
drives
are
very
sensitive
to
power
glitches,
especially
during
write
operations.
A
significant
drop
in
the
voltage
can
cause
an
errant
write
in
the
SSD,
which
can
corrupt
a
frame
of
video,
scramble
the
file
directory/FAT
or
worse
case
cause
an
unrecoverable
drive
failure.
Power
management
is
therefore
crucial
for
reliable
operation.
Particularly
challenging
is
managing
the
power
spike
which
occurs
during
the
transition
from
idle
mode
to
record
as
well
as
closing
the
files
at
the
conclusion
of
a
record
session.
Power
can
instantly
jump
from
6
to
20
watts
when
the
record
button
is
pressed.
So
a
power
system
that
seemed
adequate
in
idle
mode
(live
view)
may
instantly
cause
the
Gemini
to
reboot
and
wipe
out
one
or
more
SSDs
during
the
transition
to
record
mode.
Inadequate
power
can
also
cause
failures
during
file
closing
at
the
end
of
a
record
session,
which
causes
a
second
spike
(due
to
updating
FAT
tables,
etc).
Additionally,
insufficient
SSD
power
can
also
lead
to
failures
during
the
offload
of
video
data
from
the
SSD
to
a
computer
or
loading
new
Gemini
firmware
updates
onto
the
SSD.
Anytime
an
SSD
is
connected
to
a
PC/MAC,
the
operating
system
may
perform
file
indexing
operations,
which
can
result
in
write
operations
to
the
SSD.
Even
in
idle
mode,
SSDs
perform
housekeeping
operations
(such
as
wear
leveling
and
garbage
collection)
which
result
in
write
operations.
That’s
why
it’s
also
best
to
perform
an
“eject”
before
removing
any
flash
based
memory
(including
USB
drives
and
SSDs).
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Best Practices
With
this
background
in
SSD
power
requirements,
we
offer
the
following
best
practices
in
handling
SSDs:
SSDs in Gemini 4:4:4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ensure
the
power
supply
(battery,
AC
or
power
tap
off
the
camera)
can
supply
at
least
24
watts
to
the
Gemini
(to
support
both
average
and
instantaneous
power).
In
particular
do
not
use
“Y”
cables
off
the
+12V
power
tap
on
the
ALEXA.
Do
no
attempt
to
power
multiple
devices
(Gemini
+
LCD
monitor)
from
this
power
source.
Do
not
run
your
batteries
down
to
zero
charge,
stop
at
15%
remaining
capacity
to
enable
adequate
power
to
record
and
close
files.
If
you
do
lose
power
while
recording,
remove
the
SSD’s
and
use
other
SSD’s
for
further
recording.
If
you
repower
the
camera
and
Gemini
4:4:4,
then
record
on
the
same
SSD’s,
the
footage
recorded
after
the
power
failure
will
be
inaccessible.
NEVER
remove
an
SSD
while
recording
or
playing
video.
This
can
cause
catastrophic
failure
of
the
drive
and
resultant
lost
footage.
If
you
accidentally
cause
a
drive
failure,
you
may
be
able
to
recover
the
drive
by
removing
the
video
cables
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
removing
other
SSD’s,
then
inserting
the
SSD
in
a
(powered)
Gemini
and
waiting
upwards
of
20
minutes
for
the
drive
to
rebuild
itself.
After
20
minutes,
power
off
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
wait
5
seconds,
then
power
it
on
again.
If
the
recovery
was
successful,
then
the
SSD
LED
will
turn
green
after
about
10
seconds
or
so.
We
may
also
be
able
to
recover
the
files.
Please
contact
tech
support
for
more
details.
If
an
SSD
does
recover,
please
sequester
this
drive
and
do
not
record
any
additional
video
to
this
drive.
We
may
be
able
to
recover
the
last
“take”
if
no
additional
recording
is
added
to
the
card.
Again,
please
contact
tech
support
for
additional
guidance.
When
prompted,
please
perform
SSD
Update
to
version
xxx
(takes
30
seconds).
This
greatly
impacts
reliability
and
performance
of
the
SSDS.
Transferring SSD Video Using PC/MAC, Updating Firmware
•
Due
to
the
marginal
power
output
of
most
USB
power
supplies,
we
recommend
switching
from
the
original
eSATA
transfer
station
to
the
new
Universal
Transfer
Station
as
soon
as
possible.
The
Universal
Transfer
station
has
a
built-‐in
(AC)
power
source,
with
more
than
adequate
power
to
ensure
safe
transfers
of
SSD
data
<-‐>
PC/MAC.
This
new
transfer
station
is
compatible
with
the
following
adapters
from
the
hard-‐drive
manufacturer,
Seagate.
The
transfer
method
is
listed
in
preferred
order:
NOT INCLUDED, PLEASE PURCHASE SEPARATELY
Thunderbolt:
Seagate
GoFlex
Model
STAE121
We
have
measured
325-‐375MB/sec
transfer
rates
to
a
fast
RAID
drive,
depending
on
your
configuration.
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USB
2.0
/
3.0:
Seagate
GoFlex
Model
STAE104
or
Calvary
USB
3.0
Adapter,
Model
CAUSM2001.
An
ExpressCard
34
to
USB
3.0
adapter
may
be
required
for
full
USB
3.0
compatibility.
However,
USB
2.0
works
fine
to
copy
Gemini
firmware
updates
to
the
SSD.
Firewire
800:
Seagate
GoFlex
Model
STAE102
This
is
the
slowest
interconnect
(other
than
USB
2.0),
but
it’s
a
safe
method
to
copy
files.
If
you
do
not
have
one
of
the
new
FREE
universal
transfer
stations,
please
contact
your
local
dealer
or
visit
our
Website.
• If
eSATA
is
the
only
viable
option
for
SSD
data
transfer,
we
recommend
using
an
external
AC
powered
USB
supply
rated
at
10
Watts.
An
excellent
choice
is
the
iPad
power
supply,
which
provides
USB
power.
Do
not
use
the
USB
power
from
your
PC/MAC
to
power
the
eSATA
transfer
station.
• We
do
NOT
recommend
eSATA
adapters
for
Mac’s
running
OSX
Lion/Mountain
Lion.
BNC Cables
Poor
quality
BNC
cables
can
result
in
lost
and/or
corrupted
video
and
otherwise
unreliable
operation.
This
problem
has
become
more
widespread
with
the
use
of
3G
(3
GHz)
video
throughout
the
industry.
We
therefore
offer
the
following
recommendations:
•
•
•
Always,
always
use
3G
rated
SDI
cables.
It’s
too
easy
to
switch
from
1.5G
dual
link
to
3G
single
link
and
forget
to
switch
to
a
better
grade
SDI
cables.
Toss
out
all
those
older
1.5G
cables
and
avoid
all
the
headaches
(note
the
supplied
cables
with
the
Gemini
work
great
at
3G).
Extra
HD-‐
SDI
3G
Rated
Cables,
identical
to
the
ones
included
with
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
may
be
ordered
from
your
local
dealer.
It
is
a
great
idea
to
have
spares
on
hand.
Never
add
a
“T”
or
chain
SDI
cables
together.
The
introduction
of
a
connector
distorts
the
signal
quality
leading
to
possible
errors
in
the
video.
Pay
attention
to
the
“Check
SDI
cable”
message
in
the
new
firmware.
This
indicates
that
the
Gemini
is
detecting
a
CRC
error
in
the
video.
A
faulty
cable
is
the
most
likely
culprit.
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Powering the Gemini
This
is
the
most
common
Gemini
issue,
providing
power
with
the
correct
voltage
and
polarity.
As
mentioned
in
the
SSD
section,
adequate
power
(24
W)
is
critical
for
proper
operation
of
the
Gemini,
particularly
during
record.
So,
here’s
a
short
list
of
recommended
practices
regarding
power:
•
Always
double-‐check
the
polarity
of
the
incoming
power
connection.
Just
like
over-‐voltage,
reverse-‐
voltage
will
damage
the
internal
power
protection
circuit
requiring
a
return
of
the
Gemini
to
the
factory
for
repair.
Shown
below
is
the
pin-‐out
for
the
4-‐pin
Hirose
power
connector
used
in
the
Gemini.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Power:
+6.5
~
+19V
Power:
+6.5
~
+19V
Ground
Ground
Note:
Positive
Power
must
be
connected
to
both
Pins
1
&
2.
Ground
must
be
connected
to
both
Pins
3
&
4.
•
The
Gemini
power
is
rated
to
operate
from
+6V
to
+19V,
never
under
any
circumstances,
exceed
this
voltage.
The
Gemini
power
is
not
directly
compatible
with
the
3-‐pin
RS
power
port
from
the
ALEXA,
which
nominally
outputs
+24V.
Likewise
direct
connection
to
a
+28V
battery
will
cause
immediate
damage
to
the
Gemini
voltage
input
protection
circuit,
necessitating
an
RMA
return
to
the
factory
for
repair.
• Be
extra
careful
not
to
plug
the
power
in
the
remote
receptacle,
located
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
recorder.
This
will
also
cause
a
permanent
failure,
requiring
a
return
to
the
factory
for
repair.
• Convergent
Design
offers
a
over-‐voltage/reverse-‐voltage
protection
module
which
mounts
on
the
side
of
the
Gemini
and
plugs
into
the
power
receptacle.
This
power
module
works
by
blocking
the
power
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4
or
nanoFlash
if
the
voltage
is
over
19
Volts,
or
if
the
polarity
is
reversed.
When
these
conditions
occur,
zero
volts
will
be
provided
to
the
Gemini
or
nanoFlash,
thus
protecting
them
from
damage.
If
you
would
like
to
add
this
protection,
the
modules
are
available
at
no-‐charge,
simply
send
a
request
to
our
customer
support,
tina@convergent-‐design.com.
• If
the
nanoFlash
or
Gemini
4:4:4
will
not
power
up,
check
your
cables
for
proper
voltage
and
polarity.
If
you
assume
that
the
power
protection
module
is
defective,
and
connect
your
power
cable
directly
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4
or
the
nanoFlash,
and
the
power
is
bad,
then
you
will
damage
the
Gemini
4:4:4
or
nanoFlash.
Convergent
Design
offers
a
DC
to
DC
converter
with
a
+10V
to
+34V
input
with
a
+8V
@
3A
output
to
power
the
Gemini
(also
works
on
the
nanoFlash).
The
converter
also
includes
over-‐voltage/reverse-‐voltage
protection.
These
converters
are
available
through
authorized
Convergent
Design
dealers.
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RELEASE NOTES
Firmware
Version
1.5.146
17-‐MAY-‐2013
Important
Notes:
This
firmware
includes
important
changes
in
SSD
handling
during
the
Safe
Eject
process
within
the
Gemini
Recorder.
During
the
Safe
Eject,
the
SSD's
are
now
allowed
more
time
to
do
internal
maintenance
and
thus
better
ensures
SSD
performance
and
longevity.
As
a
result,
the
Safe
Eject
may
take
an
additional
10
seconds
to
complete.
Also
included
as
part
of
this
firmware
release
is
another
important
update
to
the
SSD's
themselves
through
the
Gemini
(if
the
update
is
needed
the
user
will
be
prompted
upon
SSD
insertion
to
the
Gemini).
Other
new
features
and
bug
fixes
listed
below.
New
Features:
>
Added
Canon
LUT
for
CP
Cinema
mode;
Generic
Rec
709
LUT
added
for
when
a
Canon
camera
is
outputting
CP
Cinema.
>
Canon
Raw
Project
Rate
Option
In
this
release
the
Project
(Playback)
Rate
can
now
be
selected
when
recording
Canon
Raw
(Setup-‐>Mode-‐>Canon
Raw),
under
Setup-‐>Project-‐>Frame
Rate.
>
Canon
Raw
Legalized
Values
Option:
In
this
release
the
LCD
display
and
outputs
of
the
Gemini
can
be
set
to
have
legalized
values
(or
not)
with
Canon
Raw
(Outputs
→
Legalized).
This
setting
does
not
effect
how
the
video
is
recorded
–
the
video
is
always
recorded
not
legalized.
>
Canon
Raw
Broadcast
WAV
Audio:
In
this
release
with
Canon
Raw
recording
only,
the
.WAV
file
is
a
16-‐bit
2-‐channel
Broadcast
WAV
file,
with
starting
timecode
embedded
in
the
.WAV
file.
>
SSD
Firmware
Update:
Firmware
1.6.24
will
offer
you
the
opportunity
to
upgrade
the
SSD
internal
Controller
Firmware.
This
firmware
controls
how
the
SSD
performs
its
internal
functions.
•
•
•
We
recommend
that
you
allow
the
Gemini
4:4:4
to
perform
this
update.
This
is
a
critical
update
as
it
improves
SSD
performance
and
long-‐term
stability.
This
is
very
desirable
update
provides
substantial
improvements
in
SSD
reliability.
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Upon
insertion
of
an
SSD,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
detect
whether
an
update
is
necessary,
and
prompt
the
user
to
update
the
SSD.
This
will
only
need
to
be
performed
once
for
each
SSD.
The
SSD
update
takes
less
than
1
minute,
so
please
update
your
SSD's
at
your
earliest
convenience.
Ensure
that:
•
•
•
Before
performing
an
SSD
update,
all
important
clips
have
been
uploaded
(saved).
The
Gemini
Recorder
has
a
stable
power
source
while
performing
the
SSD
update.
Ideally,
perform
the
SSD
update
before
doing
any
more
recordings
to
that
SSD.
Bug
Fixes,
Version
1.6.24
>
Fixed
bug
in
which
when
using
ARRI
ALEXA
with
Variframe
(Sensor
Rate)
set
below
10
frames
per
second
on
the
ALEXA,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
Recorder
intermittently
recorded
every
take
over
the
previously
recorded
take
on
a
given
SSD,
so
that
all
takes
were
over-‐written
(lost)
except
the
last
recorded
take.
This
bug
has
been
fixed.
>
Fixed
bug
in
Canon
Raw
recording
in
which
in
previous
firmware
the
surround
pixels
outside
the
viewing
area
could
have
small
rounding
errors.
These
errors
had
potentially
very
slight
effects
on
the
debayering
of
the
video
within
the
viewing
area.
This
bug
has
been
fixed.
>
Fixed
bug
in
which
timecode
would
occasionally
repeat
from
1
frame
to
the
next
within
files
in
a
given
recording
session.
This
bug
has
been
fixed.
>
In
previous
firmware,
from
time
to
time
upon
insertion
of
a
given
SSD,
the
SSD
would
not
be
detected
and
would
require
a
re-‐insertion.
In
this
release,
as
part
of
the
SSD
firmware
update,
this
bug
is
greatly
reduced
if
not
altogether
removed.
>
SMART
Status
for
SSD's
(accessed
by
pressing
“SSD
Info”
button
and
then
pressing
the
progress
bar
for
the
SSD)
now
shows
consistent
information.
>
In
previous
firmware,
when
recording
12-‐bit
1080p25
DPX,
the
audio
file
was
half
the
size
that
it
should
have
been.
This
bug
has
been
fixed.
>
Safe
Eject
SSD
Light
change
When
a
Drive
is
being
Ejected
the
SSD
LED
will
be
Red
as
the
Gemini
is
writing
to
the
SSD,
when
it
is
finished
the
LED
will
turn
off.
>
Recovery
SSD
Light
change
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When
a
Drive
is
being
recovered
the
SSD
LED
will
be
Red
as
the
Gemini
is
writing
to
the
SSD,
when
it
is
finished
the
LED
.will
turn
off.
>
Overheating
Error
Message
Change
If
the
Gemini
is
becoming
too
warm
to
record
you
will
see
the
following
message
“High
temperature
warning.
New
recording
disallowed.”
>
Note
ARRIRAW
4:3
23.98
and
24
is
recorded
to
a
single
SSD,
since
version
1.5.146
Known
Bugs
/
Issues,
Version
1.6.24
>
ARRI
RAW
30p
Desqueeze
function
on
Gemini
Recorder
(accessed
via
the
Popup
caret
menu
on
screen)
does
not
always
activate.
Workaround:
De-‐select
and
re-‐select
the
Desqueeze
option.
>
“Loop”
Play
does
not
work
with
Recordings
across
2
SSD's
.
Workaround:
Multiple
Plays
of
Clips
recorded
across
2
SSD's
will
need
to
be
done
manually
(using
Start/Stop
Play
button
each
time).
>
On
rare
occasions,
when
playing
back
recorded
footage
within
the
Gemini
Recorder:
the
display
will
roll
or
shift
the
video
and
play
in
an
odd
fashion.
The
recorded
video,
however,
is
not
affected
and
remains
intact.
Workaround:
Stopping
and
restarting
Play
fixes
the
display
and
outputs.
>
Single
Frame
corruption
can
occur
in
extremely
rare
cases,
and
when
it
does
occur
is
typically
the
very
last
frame
of
a
given
take.
Workaround:
remove
frame
in
post-‐processing.
>
For
Time-‐Lapse
Recording
(Record-‐>Special-‐>Time-‐Lapse)
only
:
only
1
SSD
may
be
inserted
for
recording.
In
other
words,
no
record
spanning
across
2
SSD's
is
allowed
in
a
single
time-‐lapse
record
session.
(Time-‐Lapse
is
enabled
for
DPX
and
ARRI
RAW
only)
>
(Canon
Raw)
Occasionally
when
recording
Canon
Raw
Quad
HD,
after
a
Record
session
has
ended
the
display
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
go
black
momentarily.
Workaround:
This
does
not
affect
the
recorded
data
or
the
functioning
of
the
unit
whatsoever.
>
(Canon
Raw)
The
temporary
message
“Video
Input
Stream
Errors,
Check
Cables”
appears
when
the
Gemini
Recorder
sees
errors
in
the
incoming
data
stream,
and
may
indicate
insufficient
or
faulty
cabling.
However,
sometimes
this
error
message
will
inadvertently
appear
when
changing
video
formats
on
the
camera
(especially
the
Canon
C500).
Workaround:
When
changing
formats,
this
message
can
be
ignored.
>
(Canon
Raw)
When
attempting
to
set
up
a
1080p50
or
1080p59.94
RGB
4:4:4
input
to
the
Gemini
Recorder:
if
Dual-‐Link
is
required,
the
Gemini
may
not
indicate
this.
The
Gemini
may
show
a
single-‐Link
as
a
valid
1080p25
or
nd
1080p29.97
input.
Workaround:
In
this
case,
connect
the
2
link
to
achieve
the
desired
1080p50/59.94
input.
>
(Canon
Raw)
When
switching
the
Canon
C500
from
2K
to
1080p,
the
Gemini
Recorder
may
not
properly
detect
the
input
change.
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Workaround:
In
this
case
pull
and
re-‐insert
the
input
cable
for
the
Gemini
to
get
an
accurate
reading
of
the
input.
>
(Canon
Raw)
Canon
4K
Half-‐Raw
live
preview
and
playback:
a
slight
flicker
can
appear
on
the
Gemini
video
screen
along
the
top
line
of
the
display.
This
is
not
part
of
the
recorded
video,
only
a
bug
in
the
Gemini
display.
>
(Canon
Raw)
Canon
4K
Half-‐Raw
playback:
in
certain
cases
may
play
back
at
half
the
expected
rate,
as
during
playback
every
2
frames
are
blended
together
into
1
frame
within
the
Gemini.
>
(Canon
Raw)
The
“Apply
LUT”
option
(in
the
popup
menu)
has
no
effect
with
Canon
Raw
Quad
HD
live
preview.
It
does
have
effect,
however,
when
playing
back
Quad
HD
on
the
Gemini.
>
(Canon
Raw)
In
the
event
that
a
recording's
duration
is
less
than
5
seconds,
no
audio
file
will
be
created,
and
hence
no
audio
will
be
recorded.
>
(Canon
Raw)
Note
that
the
default
extended
file
naming
convention
for
.rmf
files
(as
set
in
Record
→
ExtClip
)
will
not
exactly
match
the
internal
media
recording
on
the
C500
–
additional
information
is
embedded
in
the
clip
and
file
names.
If
you
wish
for
the
Gemini
clip
and
files
names
to
more
closely
match
the
C500
internal
media,
turn
this
option
off.
>
With
Panasonic
cameras
and
the
Gemini,
using
Camera
Trigger:
the
Gemini
must
be
ready
to
record
when
the
camera
is
engaged
to
record.
Otherwise
the
Gemini
may
miss
the
record
signal.
With
all
other
cameras
the
Gemini
can
pick
up
the
record
signal
anytime
the
camera
is
recording.
>
HDMI
and
Analog
Audio
in
are
not
active
at
this
time.
>
If
the
source
is
lost
when
recording
with
record
button
or
remote
trigger,
the
Gemini
will
not
automatically
start
recording
when
a
valid
input
is
seen,
>
Note
when
recording
in
camera
trigger
or
timecode
trigger,
and
the
source
is
lost
and
if
the
camera
is
still
rolling
the
Gemini
will
start
recording
again,
once
it
can
lock
to
the
video
signal.
>
When
recording
if
the
source
is
lost
due
to
a
faulty
connection,
when
using
camera
or
timecode
trigger,
If
the
Gemini
can
re
lock
to
the
video
signal,
the
Gemini
will
increment
the
clip
name.
Note
be
sure
if
this
occurs
you
may
need
to
re-‐setup
the
Gemini
and
the
camera,
so
that
the
file
naming
will
be
consistent
with
both.
>
In
the
Keys
Menu
there
are
the
option
for
keys,
to
which
the
recording
modes
at
not
available
at
this
time;
HD/2K
Raw,
2x
HD
Raw
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Firmware
Version
1.5.146
13-‐February-‐2013
Overview: This new firmware is a significant upgrade for the Gemini 4:4:4. With this new release, the
Gemini 4:4:4 will be able to recover a clip that was being recorded when power is removed from the unit.
In other words, the Gemini 4:4:4 can now recover the last clip automatically from power failures.
Also, the variable amount of time that the Gemini 4:4:4 required to “Close” the files after a recording has
been reduced to one second. Playback can start after this one second delay. Another recording can start in
three seconds from the end of the previous recording.
These major enhancements require a change in operational procedures.
Now, when one is ready to remove SSD’s from the Gemini 4:4:4, it is necessary to press the “SSD Safe
Eject” icon on the unit.
If one removes an SSD without pressing this icon, then when the SSD is inserted into our Transfer Station,
the clips will not be visible. A “Read Me” file will be present on the SSD as a reminder that clips are
st
available but the SSD 1 needs to go through the Safe Eject procedure on the Gemini Recorder.
So if this does occur, one just needs to insert the SSD or SSD’s into any Gemini 4:4:4 and then press the
“SSD Safe Eject” icon.
1. SSD
Safe
Eject
Starting
with
this
firmware
release,
prior
to
removing
an
SSD
from
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
one
must
first
press
the
“SSD
Safe
Eject”
Icon
on
the
front
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
The
"SSD
Safe
Eject"
icon
updates
the
file
system
of
the
SSD.
Unless
this
step
is
performed,
the
clips
recorded
on
the
SSD
will
not
be
visible
to
another
computer
system.
Please
refer
to
the
notes
above
for
additional
information.
Please
note:
It
is
recommended
that
you
record
all
clips
on
the
Gemini
4:4:4
to
a
given
SSD
prior
to
performing
an
"SSD
Safe
Eject"
on
the
SSD.
In
other
words:
From
the
time
a
given
SSD
is
formatted
until
the
next
time
the
SSD
is
formatted,
it
is
preferable
to
record
all
clips
and
then
perform
a
single
"SSD
Safe
Eject"
when
you
are
ready
to
offload
(upload
to
another
device)
all
of
the
clips.
Removing
an
SSD
without
pressing
the
“SSD
Safe
Eject”
icon
will
not
cause
any
damage
or
loss
of
data
whatsoever.
It
simply
means
the
clips
will
not
be
visible
to
the
computer
until
a
safe
eject
is
performed
on
the
SSD.
This
also
means
that
it
is
perfectly
safe
to
power
a
unit
down
with
SSD's
inserted
(and
not
ejected),
and
power
the
unit
back
up
with
the
SSD's
still
inserted.
Of
course,
is
it
always
preferable
to
not
power
down,
or
lose
power
while
recording
or
playing
back
clips.
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The
"SSD
Safe
Eject"
is
a
feature
added
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4
Recorder
in
Firmware
versions
1.5.xx
and
later,
as
a
means
to
improve
SSD
performance
and
longevity.
The
“SSD
Safe
Eject”
also
allows
for
much
faster
closing
of
recording
sessions
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
(performed
in
one
second,
compared
to
a
much
longer
time
previously).
If
an
SSD
Recovery
fails,
the
files
are
not
recognized
by
a
computer,
or
you
receive
an
ERROR
=
25,
7,
6,
or
5:
Please
power
off
the
Gemini,
repower,
and
wait
30
seconds
and
try
the
same
procedure
again.
2. SSD
Clip
Recovery
from
Power
loss
during
Record:
In
the
event
that
a
single
clip
needs
to
be
recovered
(such
as
if
power
is
lost
during
a
record
session,
or
if
an
SSD
is
accidentally
pulled
out
of
the
recorder
during
a
record
session):
In
most
cases
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
automatically
detect
that
a
given
SSD
has
a
clip
that
needs
to
be
recovered,
recover
the
desired
clip,
and
present
a
status
message
indicating
that
the
last
clip
was
recovered.
If
an
SSD
Recovery
fails,
the
files
are
not
recognized
by
a
computer,
or
you
receive
an
ERROR
=
25,
7,
6,
or
5:
Please
power
off
the
Gemini,
repower,
and
wait
30
seconds
and
try
the
same
procedure
again.
3. SSD
File
System
Recovery
/
Rebuild:
In
extreme
cases
(such
as
if
a
computer
somehow
corrupts
the
file
system
of
an
SSD),
the
user
may
initiate
a
complete
file
system
recovery
of
an
SSD
on
the
Gemini
4:4:4
via
the
menu:
Gemini-‐>SSD's-‐>Recover
SSD
This
procedure
will
not
erase
or
touch
any
video
data
on
the
SSD;
it
will
simply
re-‐build
the
file
system
on
the
SSD.
One
additional
use
of
this
option
is
to
recover
from
a
situation
where
a
SSD
is
formatted
in
a
Mac
(not
a
PC)
prior
to
the
clips
being
uploaded
to
a
computer.
In
this
case,
just
perform
the
Recover
SSD
procedure.
Please
note
that
if
one
formats
the
SSD
in
a
Mac
and
then
the
Mac
writes
files
to
the
SSD,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
may
not
be
able
to
recover
all
of
the
clips.
If
an
SSD
Recovery
fails,
the
files
are
not
recognized
by
a
computer,
or
you
receive
an
ERROR
=
25,
7,
6,
or
5:
Please
power
off
the
Gemini,
repower,
and
wait
30
seconds
and
try
the
same
procedure
again.
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4. SSD
Firmware
Update:
Firmware
1.5.146
will
offer
you
the
opportunity
to
upgrade
the
SSD
internal
Controller
Firmware.
This
firmware
controls
how
the
SSD
performs
its
internal
functions.
• We
recommend
that
you
allow
the
Gemini
4:4:4
to
perform
this
update
at
your
earliest
convenience.
• This
is
a
critical
update
as
it
improves
SSD
performance
and
long-‐term
stability.
• This
is
very
desirable
update
provides
substantial
improvements
in
SSD
reliability.
Upon
insertion
of
an
SSD,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
detect
whether
an
update
is
necessary,
and
prompt
the
user
to
update
the
SSD.
This
will
only
need
to
be
performed
once
for
each
SSD,
and
takes
less
than
1
minute.
Ensure
that:
• Before
performing
an
SSD
update,
all
important
clips
have
been
uploaded
(saved).
• The
Gemini
Recorder
has
a
stable
power
source
while
performing
the
SSD
update.
• Ideally,
perform
the
SSD
update
before
doing
any
more
recordings
to
that
SSD.
If
an
SSD
Recovery
fails,
the
files
are
not
recognized
by
a
computer,
or
you
receive
an
ERROR
=
25,
7,
6,
or
5:
Please
power
off
the
Gemini,
repower,
and
wait
30
seconds
and
try
the
same
procedure
again.
5. Expanded
Support
for
Canon
C500
Record
/
Playback
In
this
release
the
Gemini
4:4:4
now
supports
a
wide
range
of
the
Canon
C500
output
formats
for
Record
and
Playback.
The
following
formats
are
now
supported:
For
System
Priority
=
“4K”
on
the
C500:
• Canon
Raw
4K
(4096x2160)
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(requires
two
SSD's),
Canon
Raw
4K
(4096x2160)
@
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's)
(Files
are
recorded
as
Canon
“.RMF”
files)
• Canon
Raw
Quad
HD
(3840x2160)
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(requires
two
SSD's),
Canon
Raw
Quad
HD
(3840x2160)
@
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's)
(recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files)
• Canon
Half-‐Raw
4K
(4096x1080)
@
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
2
SSD's),
and
Canon
Half-‐Raw
4K
(4096x1080)
@
100,
119.9
fps
(accessed
by
enabling
Slow/Fast
on
C500)
(requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's)
(Files
are
recorded
as
Canon
“.RMF”
files)
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For
System
Priority
=
“2K”
on
the
C500:
• RGB
4:4:4
1080P
(1920x1080)
10-‐bit
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97,
50,
59.94
fps
(29.97
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
“.DPX”
files)
(1080p59.94
DPX
recordings
require
Gemini
Transfer
utility
to
convert
10-‐bit
“packed”
to
“un-‐packed”
for
editing)
• RGB
4:4:4
1080P
12-‐bit
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(25
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
“.DPX”
files)
(all
12-‐bit
recordings
require
Gemini
Transfer
utility
to
convert
12-‐bit
DPX
to
16-‐bit
DPX
format
for
editing)
• RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
10-‐bit
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(29.97
fps
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
“.DPX”
files)
•
YCC
4:2:2
1080P
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97,
50,
59.94,
100,
119.9
fps
(Recorded
as
4:4:4
RGB
for
compatibility
with
industry
standard
software)
(29.97
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
“.DPX”
files)
(59.94p,
119.9
fps
requires
Gemini
Transfer
utility
to
convert
10-‐bit
“packed”
to
“un-‐packed”
for
editing
)
(YCC
4:2:2
1080P
@
100,
119.9
fps
DPX
requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's,
and
is
accessed
by
enabling
Slow/Fast
on
C500)
Not
supported
at
this
time
from
the
Canon
C500:
• Canon
Half-‐Raw
Quad
HD
(3840x1080)
@
50,
59.94,
100,
119.9
fps
• C500
Slow/Fast:
(Canon
Raw)
partially
supported:
only
supported
when
the
Slow/Fast
Rate
is
set
to
the
Maximum
Rate
and
complies
with
the
supported
listings
above,
which
includes
4K
Half-‐Raw
50
fps
cranked
to
100,
and
4K
Half-‐Raw
59.94
fps
cranked
to
120
(119.9)
• C500
Slow/Fast
(Canon
DPX)
(C500
System
Priority
=
2K
or
MXF):
only
supported
when
the
Slow/Fast
Rate
is
set
to
the
Maximum
Rate
and
complies
with
the
supported
listings
above,
which
includes
YCC
4:2:2
50
fps
cranked
to
100,
and
YCC
4:2:2
59.94
fps
cranked
to
120
(119.9)
• RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
12-‐bit
• RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
10-‐bit
(50,
59.94,
100,
119.9
fps)
• RGB
4:4:4
1080p
(1920x1080)
12-‐bit
(50,
59.94
fps)
• YCbCr
4:2:2
1080i,
720p
formats
• C500
Frame
Record,
Interval
Record
Please
note
the
following
with
regard
to
using
the
Canon
C500
with
the
Gemini
Recorder:
• If
you
wish
to
record
DPX
from
the
Canon
C500
(meaning
the
C500's
“System
Priority”
is
set
to
2K
or
MXF):
Ensure
that
the
Gemini
is
set
to
Setup-‐>
Mode-‐>
DPX.
• If
you
wish
to
record
Canon
Raw
or
Half
Raw
from
the
C500
(meaning
the
C500's
“System
Priority”
is
set
to
4K):
Ensure
that
the
Gemini
is
set
to
Setup-‐>
Mode-‐>
Canon
Raw.
• When
in
Camera
Trigger
for
any
Canon
Raw
or
Canon
DPX
recordings,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
attempt
to
retrieve
the
base
“Clipname”
from
the
C500.
The
C500
must
be
recording
internally
simultaneously,
in
order
for
the
Clip-‐name
to
be
passed
to
the
Gemini
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•
•
•
•
Note:
When
in
Slow/Fast
mode,
the
C500
does
not
record
internally,
and
therefore
does
not
provide
a
clip-‐name
to
the
Gemini
Recorder
during
record.
In
this
case
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
revert
to
its
own
clip-‐naming
scheme,
as
set
in
the
menu
Record-‐>Clip
In
instances
where
two
recorders
are
required:
Simultaneous
in-‐camera
recording
is
needed
to
ensure
proper
clip-‐naming
across
two
recorders.
Additionally
the
two
recorders'
dates
must
match,
for
proper
clip-‐naming.
In
cases
where
the
camera
does
not
provide
the
clip-‐name
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4
Recorders
(such
as
in
Slow/Fast):
Ensure
that
the
two
recorders'
clip-‐name
settings
match,
as
set
in
the
menu
Record-‐>Clip,
since
the
Gemini
will
be
recording
the
same
clip
across
all
four
drives.
For
Canon
Raw,
the
Playback/Project
rate
is
set
by
the
Camera.
For
Canon
DPX,
the
Playback/Project
can
be
set
in
the
Gemini
Recorder
menu
Setup-‐>Project-‐>Frame
Rate
6. Extended
Clip-‐name
option
(Canon
Raw
only)
(
Record-‐>ExtClip):
This
menu
option
provides
you
with
flexibility
in
Gemini
4:4:4
Clip
Naming.
With
this
option
not
enabled,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
Clip
names
will
more
closely
match
the
internal
clip
names,
as
recorded
in
the
C500.
With
this
option
enabled,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
Clip
names
will
not
match
the
internal
clip
names,
but
will
have
a
Date
and
Camera
Serial
Number
as
part
of
the
Clip
Name,
which
provides
extra
protection
against
one
reusing
the
same
Clip
Name.
We
offer
both
options
so
you
have
the
choice
of
which
one
suits
your
production
best.
If
this
option
is
enabled,
and
the
C500
is
providing
the
clip
name
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4
(which
it
does
when
simultaneous
in-‐
camera
recording
is
taking
place;
while
the
Gemini
is
recording
via
Camera
Trigger):
With
ExtClip
enabled:
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
create
the
clip
names
with
the
following
structure:
AA000101_121031_0001_0000001.RMF
In
which:
•
•
•
•
•
st
the
1
8
characters
are
provided
by
the
C500
(to
match
the
camera's
internal
recording
clip
name)
the
next
6
characters
following
“_”
are
year/month/day
YY/MM/DD
as
set
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
the
next
4
characters
following
“_”
are
the
last
4
digits
of
the
camera
serial
number
the
next
7
characters
following
“_”
are
the
frame
counter
digits.
“.RMF”
is
the
Canon
Raw-‐specific
file
extension.
If
ExtClip
is
disabled:
when
the
Gemini
Recorder
is
retrieving
the
clip-‐name
from
the
C500,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
create
simpler
clip
names
with
the
following
structure:
AA000101_0000001.RMF
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In
which:
st
• The
1
8
characters
are
provided
by
the
C500
(to
match
the
camera's
internal
recording
clip
name)
• The
next
7
characters
following
“_”
are
the
frame
counter
digits.
• “.RMF”
is
the
Canon
Raw-‐specific
file
extension.
7. SSD
Smart
Status:
Detailed
SSD
information
such
as
expected
SSD
life
is
now
available
in
the
SSD
information
popup
(accessible
by
pressing
“SSD
Info”
tab
and
then
pressing
the
SSD
percent
filled
bar
).
8. Expanded
Tally
Function:
Green
for
“Record
Ready”,
Red
for
“Recording”
Record
Tally
option
in
the
menu
(Outputs-‐>Rec
Tally):
When
activated,
this
option
is
now
expanded
to
include
a
“Green
Tally
Bar”
indicator
on
the
outputs
when
the
Gemini
Recorder
is
in
a
Record
Ready
state.
And
then
as
before,
with
this
option
activated
while
Recording,
a
“Red
Tally
Bar”
is
placed
at
the
bottom
of
the
monitor
outputs.
Bug
Fixes,
Version
1.5.146
•
•
From
Canon
C500,
4K
Raw,
fixed
a
bug
in
which
the
recorded
data
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
would
on
rare
occasions
have
a
random
set
of
5
pixels
in
a
given
frame
which
would
be
shifted
a
single
pixel
to
the
left
or
right.
This
tiny
error
in
the
video
data
was
not
visible
or
at
worst
barely
visible
to
the
naked
eye.
This
has
been
fixed.
Fixed
a
WAV
audio
issue
that
caused
WAV
files
to
not
import.
Known
Bugs,
Version
1.5.146
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On
rare
occasions,
when
playing
back
recorded
footage
within
the
Gemini
Recorder:
the
display
will
roll
or
shift
the
video
and
play
in
an
odd
fashion.
The
recorded
video,
however,
is
not
effected
and
remains
intact.
Stopping
and
restarting
Play
fixes
the
display
and
outputs.
On
rare
occasions,
timecode
can
repeat
from
1
frame
to
the
next,
and
then
is
corrected
thereafter.
When
recording
Canon
Raw
Quad
HD,
after
a
Record
session
has
ended
the
display
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
go
black
momentarily.
This
does
not
effect
the
recorded
data
or
the
functioning
of
the
unit
whatsoever.
The
message
“Video
Input
Stream
Errors,
Check
Cables”
will
normally
appear
when
the
Gemini
Recorder
sees
errors
in
the
incoming
data
stream,
and
may
indicate
insufficient
cabling.
However,
sometimes
this
error
message
will
inadvertently
appear
when
changing
video
formats
on
the
camera
(especially
the
Canon
C500).
In
such
cases
the
message
can
be
ignored.
When
attempting
to
set
up
a
1080p50
or
1080p59.94
RGB
4:4:4
input
to
the
Gemini
Recorder:
if
Dual-‐Link
is
required,
the
Gemini
may
not
indicate
this.
The
Gemini
may
show
a
single-‐Link
as
a
valid
1080p25
or
1080p29.97
input.
nd
In
this
case,
connect
the
2
link
to
achieve
the
desired
1080p50/59.94
input.
When
switching
the
Canon
C500
from
2K
to
1080p,
the
Gemini
Recorder
may
not
properly
detect
the
input
change.
In
this
case
pull
and
re-‐insert
the
input
cable
for
the
Gemini
to
get
an
accurate
reading
of
the
input.
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Firmware
Version
1.4.101
16-‐November-‐2012
1. Formal
Support
for
Canon
C500
Record
/
Playback
(as
a
purchased
Upgrade):
The
following
modes
are
now
supported
for
Record
and
Playback
in
the
Gemini
Recorder
from
the
Canon
C500:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Canon
Raw
4K
(4096x2160)
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(requires
two
SSD's),
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
two
recorders
/
4
SSD's)
(recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files)
Canon
Raw
Quad
HD
(3840x2160)
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(requires
two
SSD's),
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's)
(recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files)
Canon
Half-‐Raw
4K
(4096x1080)
@
50
and
59.94
fps
(requires
2
SSD's
but
only
one
Gemini
4:4:4)
(recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files)
RGB
4:4:4
1080P
10-‐bit
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(29.97
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
.DPX
files)
RGB
4:4:4
1080P
12-‐bit
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(25
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
.DPX
files)
(all
12-‐bit
recordings
require
Gemini
Transfer
utility
to
convert
12-‐bit
to
16-‐bit
for
editing)
RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
10-‐bit
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97
fps
(29.97
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
.DPX
files)
YCC
4:2:2
1080P
@
23.98,
24,
25,
29.97,
50,
59.94
fps
(Recorded
as
4:4:4
RGB
for
compatibility
with
industry
standard
software)
(29.97
and
above
requires
two
SSD's)
(recorded
as
RGB
4:4:4
.DPX
files)
(59.94p
requires
Gemini
Transfer
utility
to
convert
10-‐bit
to
“un-‐packed”
for
editing
)
To
be
supported
in
the
near
future:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Canon
Half-‐Raw
Quad
HD
(3840x1080)
@
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
2
SSD's),
100,
119.9
fps
(requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's)
(recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files)
Canon
Half-‐Raw
4K
(4096x1080)
@
100,
119.9
fps
(requires
two
recorders
/
four
SSD's)
(recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files)
RGB
4:4:4
1080P
10-‐bit
@
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
2
SSD's)
(recorded
as
DPX
files)
RGB
4:4:4
1080P
12-‐bit
@
50,
59.94
fps
(requires
2
recorders
/
4
SSD's)
(recorded
as
DPX
files)
RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
10-‐bit
@
50
fps
(requires
2
SSD's)
(recorded
as
.DPX
files)
All
Slow/Fast
rates,
which
include
up
to
120
fps
for
both
Half-‐Raw
(4K
or
Quad
HD)
and
YCC
4:2:2
will
be
supported
in
the
near
future.
However,
for
this
release,
do
not
use
any
of
the
Special
Record
options
on
the
C500
(Slow/Fast,
Frame
Record,
Interval
Record)
with
the
Gemini
Recorder.
Not
supported:
•
•
RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
12-‐bit
:
not
supported
at
this
time
RGB
4:4:4
2K
(2048x1080)
10-‐bit
(59.94,
119.9
fps)
:
not
supported
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***
In
most,
but
not
all
cases,
currently
unsupported
formats
from
the
C500
will
cause
a
“Not
Supported”
message
on
the
Gemini
Recorder.
Do
not
attempt
to
record
any
formats
from
the
Canon
C500
not
currently
supported
by
the
Gemini
Recorder
(as
specified
in
the
above
listings),
the
results
will
be
unpredictable
in
such
cases.
Also,
ensure
the
C500's
output
matches
the
Input
Status
of
the
Gemini
Recorder.
2.
Please
note
the
following
when
using
the
Canon
C500
with
the
Gemini
Recorder:
• If
you
wish
to
record
DPX
from
the
Canon
C500
(meaning
the
C500's
“System
Priority”
is
set
to
2K
or
MXF)
:
ensure
that
the
Gemini
is
set
to
Setup-‐>
Mode-‐>
DPX.
• If
you
wish
to
record
Canon
Raw
or
Half
Raw
from
the
C500
(meaning
the
C500's
“System
Priority”
is
set
to
4K)
:
ensure
that
the
Gemini
is
set
to
Setup-‐>
Mode-‐>
Canon
Raw.
• When
in
Camera
Trigger
for
any
Canon
Raw
or
Canon
DPX
recordings,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
attempt
to
retrieve
the
base
Clipname
from
the
C500.
The
C500
must
be
simultaneously
recording
internally,
in
order
for
the
Clip-‐name
to
be
passed
to
the
Gemini
Recorder.
• In
instances
where
two
recorders
are
required:
Simultaneous
in-‐camera
recording
is
needed
to
ensure
proper
clip-‐naming
across
two
recorders.
Additionally
the
two
recorders'
dates
must
match,
for
proper
clip-‐naming.
• For
Canon
Raw,
the
Playback/Project
rate
is
set
by
the
Camera.
• For
Canon
DPX,
the
Playback/Project
can
be
set
in
the
Gemini
Recorder
menu
Setup-‐>Project-‐>Frame
Rate.
3. Display
of
Activated
Features
in
About
menu
:
The
Activated
(paid
upgrade)
features
for
a
given
Gemini
Recorder
are
now
shown
in
the
About
menu
(Gemini-‐>About
).
4. Updated
Software
Tools:
Software
Tools
have
been
updated:
GeminiTransfer
1.2:
in
addition
to
1080p60
and
3D
1080p30
un-‐packing,
now
supports
all
12-‐bit
DPX
file
un-‐packing
to
16-‐bit
(for
editor
/
color
corrector
compatibility)
.
GeminiClipMerger
2.2:
in
addition
to
2-‐folder
merge
from
RAIDed
Records,
now
supports
4-‐folder
merge
from
Recordings
which
require
2
Recorders
/
4
SSD's.
Bug
Fixes
/
Other
Workarounds
•
•
•
•
•
ARRIRAW
4:3
23.98/24P
Recordings
are
now
recorded
to
one
SSD,
previously
such
recordings
were
split
across
two
SSD's.
Fixed
bug
with
ARRIRAW
Recordings,
in
which
the
timecode
associated
with
the
file,
did
not
match
the
calculated
timecode
as
part
of
the
file
name
extension
–
the
value
was
off
by
1
or
2
sometimes.
This
has
been
corrected.
With
ARRIRAW
Recordings,
(using
Camera
Trigger
on
the
Gemini
Recorder),
added
ability
to
set
the
next
Reel
number
when
the
Camera
is
passing
“000”
as
the
Reel
number
to
the
Gemini
Recorder.
When
this
happens
now,
the
Gemini
will
revert
to
its
own
internal
“Next
Reel”,
which
behaves
in
a
similar
fashion
as
the
Camera's
“Next
Reel”
setting
and
can
be
edited
in
the
Gemini
menu
Record-‐
>Clip-‐>Next
Reel,
when
applied.
nd
rd
th
The
Reel
number
for
a
given
take
is
reflected
in
the
2 ,
3 ,
and
4
characters
of
the
clip-‐name,
and
can
be
noted
in
the
“Next
Take”
field
of
the
Gemini.
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•
•
•
•
With
ARRIRAW
Recordings,
fixed
bug
in
which
the
.ari
files
from
the
Gemini
Recorder
would
appear
in
DaVinci
Resolve
with
a
frame
rate
of
16801.
nd
Improved
detection
of
missing
2
cable
when
in
Dual-‐link
with
ARRIRAW
input.
With
ARRIRAW
high
frame
rate
recordings
(48P
and
above),
the
calculated
timecode
which
is
used
for
the
file-‐name
extension
is
now
based
on
the
Project
Rate,
not
the
Sensor
Rate.
With
3D
DPX
Recordings,
a
29.97/30PSF
signal
is
now
accepted,
whereas
previously
only
a
29.97/30P
signal
(along
with
23.98/24/25P
or
PSF)
was
accepted.
Please
Note:
With
Firmware
1.3.105
or
higher
(which
includes
this
firmware
release),
one
must
use
an
AC
Powered
Transfer
Station,
and
not
a
USB-‐powered
Transfer
Station.
USB-‐based
power
sources
typically
provide
insufficient
power
and
can
damage
the
SSD's.
For
those
wanting
to
use
Thunderbolt,
Firewire
800
or
USB
3.0,
a
Universal
Transfer
Station
is
available
free
of
charge
from
Convergent
Design.
The
USB
3.0
adapter
is
included,
but
the
Thunderbolt
or
Firewire
800
adapters,
if
needed
must
be
purchased
separately.
Many
professional
users
need
an
eSATA
interface.
This
includes
Mac
Pro
users
that
are
not
using
USB
3.0.
If
you
are
currently
using
our
original
USB
Powered
eSATA
Transfer
Station,
please
discontinue
its
use
to
prevent
damage
to
your
SSD's.
Please
request
a
free
AC
Powered
eSATA
Transfer
Station
from
Convergent
Design,
if
you
need
to
use
eSATA
(and
USB
3.0
or
Thunderbolt
is
not
available
to
you).
Also
note
that
with
very
large
Clips,
the
Mac
may
take
up
to
several
minutes
to
display
the
files
folder
of
a
given
Clip,
as
it
goes
through
an
internal
process
of
indexing
the
files,
particularly
for
OSX
Lion.
Known
Issues,
Version
1.4.101
•
•
•
•
3D
DPX:
occasional
incorrect
timecode
values.
2K
DPX
RAIDed
Recordings:
will
not
play
back
correctly
from
the
Gemini.
If
1
SSD
is
removed,
however,
the
other
SSD
will
play
back
correctly.
Using
camera
trigger
w:
start
+
Using
Camera
Trigger
with
Sony
F3
with
the
Gemini:
starts
recording
8
frames
after
SYS.
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Previous Firmware Releases
Firmware
Version
1.3.105
23-‐October-‐2012
Beta
(Demo)
Support
for
Canon
Raw
from
Canon
C500:
•
•
•
•
Beta
support
for
record/play
of
Canon
Raw
@
23.98,
25,
29.97,
50,
and
59.94
fps,
recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files.
QUAD
HD
(3820x2160)
and
4K
(4096x2160)
are
supported.
Frame
rates
up
to
29.97p
require
2
SSD's
for
recording.
50p
and
59.94p
frame
rates
require
2
recorders
and
4
SSD's
for
recording,
due
to
the
high
data
rate.
For
these
rates
the
user
must
provide
the
source
port
from
the
C500
attached
to
a
given
Gemini
Recorder
(“3G-‐SDI1”
or
“3G-‐SDI2”)
via
a
Dialog
on
the
Gemini
Recorder.
Simultaneous
in-‐camera
recording
is
needed
to
ensure
proper
clip-‐naming
across
2
recorders.
Additionally
the
2
recorders'
dates
must
match,
again
for
proper
clip-‐naming.
Camera
Trigger
is
also
required
(Record-‐>Trigger).
•
•
•
•
Canon
Raw
clips
will
use
the
naming
convention
“CLIP0001001_0000001.RMF”
when
used
with
triggers
other
than
Camera
Trigger
(Record-‐>Trigger),
in
which
the
clipname
can
be
manually
edited
(in
Record-‐>Clip).
When
in
Camera
Trigger
for
any
Canon
Raw
recordings,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
attempt
to
retrieve
the
base
Clipname
from
the
C500.
The
C500
must
be
simultaneously
recording
internally,
in
order
for
the
Clipname
to
be
passed
to
the
recorder.
With
Camera
Trigger,
the
following
clip-‐naming
convention
is
used
(provided
that
simultaneous
in-‐camera
recording
is
taking
place)
:
AA000101_121031_0001_0000001.RMF
in
which:
·∙ the
1st
8
characters
are
provided
by
the
C500
(to
match
the
camera's
internal
recording
clip
name)
·∙ the
next
6
characters
following
“_”
are
year/month/day
YY/MM/DD
as
set
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
·∙ the
next
4
characters
following
“_”
are
the
last
4
digits
of
the
camera
serial
number
·∙ the
next
7
characters
following
“_”
are
the
frame
counter
digits.
·∙ “.RMF”
is
the
Canon
Raw-‐specific
file
extension.
Other
Canon
C500
formats
are
not
yet
supported
(2K
DPX,
12-‐bit
DPX,
high
frame
rate
DPX
100/120
fps,
Half
Raw
3840x1080,
Half
Raw
4096x1080).
Canon
Raw
(Demo)
can
be
used
by
selecting
Setup-‐>
Mode-‐>
Canon
Raw.
Note
that
the
GeminiClipMerger
tool
from
Convergent
Design
can
be
used
to
combine
clip
folders
which
have
been
recorded
across
multiple
SSD's,
as
is
the
case
with
all
Canon
Raw
Recordings.
Frame Counter display during record:
Running
Frame
Counter
during
record
shows
number
of
frames
that
have
been
recorded
to
SSD's
in
the
current
record
session.
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Bug Fixes / Other Workarounds
•
•
Fixed
a
bug
recording
from
the
ARRI
ALEXA,
in
which
the
Gemini
Recorder
could
get
out
of
sync
with
respect
to
the
Vari-‐Frame
setting
on
the
camera.
The
Gemini
Recorder
should
now
always
correctly
detect
and
follow
the
camera's
Vari-‐Frame
setting.
Fixed
compatibility
with
Mac
OS
Mountain
Lion.
SSD
mounting
and
interaction
with
Finder
was
very
sluggish,
the
interaction
is
now
back
to
normal.
Please
note:
It
is
imperative
that
only
the
Convergent
Design
Universal
Transfer
Station
(in
conjunction
with
a
GoFlex
or
other
compatible
USB/Firewire/Thunderbolt
adapter)
is
to
be
used
for
offloading
data
from
an
SSD
to
any
computer.
Do
not
use
the
original
eSATA
Transfer
Station
with
the
Convergent
Design
SSD's,
as
the
original
transfer
stations
are
susceptible
to
damaging
the
SSD's
under
certain
conditions.
Also,
be
certain
to
use
the
Volume
Safe
Eject
within
Mac
(Finder)
and
Windows
(Safely
Remove
Hardware
icon
in
bottom
right
of
screen,
if
available)
before
pulling
an
SSD
from
the
Transfer
Station,
after
data
has
been
offloaded.
Pulling
an
SSD
without
using
Volume
Safe
Eject
on
the
Mac
can
damage
the
SSD!
•
•
•
Known Issues
•
•
•
•
With
a
recent
firmware
upgrade,
the
Sony
F3
camera
now
has
2
options
for
it's
“SDI
Rec
Control”,
which
activates
Camera
Trigger
to
the
Gemini
Recorder.
Please
note
that
only
the
“HD
SDI
Remote
I/F”
option
works
properly
with
the
Gemini.
Do
not
use
the
“Synchro
Rec”
option!
For
using
Vari-‐Frame
with
the
ARRI
ALEXA:
please
note
the
following:
o
If
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
is
set
to
30
or
less,
set
the
“Record
Out”
to
30
or
less
as
well’
o Do
not
set
the
“Sensor
Rate”
to
less
than
1
on
the
ALEXA
o Do
not
set
the
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
to
23.98
and
the
“Record
Out”
to
24
o Do
not
set
the
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
to
29.97
and
the
“Record
Out”
to
30
o “Sensor
Rate”
must
be
less
than
or
equal
to
“Record
Out”
rate
For
this
release,
to
boot
into
ARRIRAW
or
3D
DPX
(via
the
Setup-‐>Mode
menu),
a
memory
swap
may
be
required,
which
will
take
about
1
minute.
A
dialog
prompt
will
guide
the
user
through
this
process.
3D
DPX
Recording:
occasional
incorrect
values
in
timecode.
Canon
Raw
Recording:
occasional
incorrect
values
in
timecode.
Canon
Raw
Recording:
occasionally
the
last
frame
or
2
of
a
clip
are
unusable.
If
the
Gemini
Recorder
is
in
Canon
Raw
mode,
and
a
standard
1080p
video
input
is
attached
to
the
Recorder
(instead
of
a
Canon
Raw
input)
,
an
inappropriate
message
such
as
“Set
Raw”
will
sometimes
appear.
In
fact,
in
this
situation
the
unit
should
be
set
to
DPX
(under
Setup-‐>Mode
in
the
Menu)
to
record
DPX
from
a
standard
1080p
input.
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Firmware
Version
1.3.100
22-‐October-‐2012
Beta Support for Canon Raw from Canon C500 :
•
Beta
support
for
record/play
of
Canon
Raw
@
23.98,
25,
29.97,
50,
and
59.94
fps,
recorded
as
Canon
.RMF
files.
•
QUAD
HD
(3820x2160)
and
4K
(4096x2160)
are
supported.
•
Frame
rates
up
to
29.97p
require
2
SSD's
for
recording.
•
50p
and
59.94p
frame
rates
require
2
recorders
and
4
SSD's
for
recording,
due
to
the
high
data
rate.
For
these
rates
the
user
must
provide
the
source
port
from
the
C500
attached
to
a
given
Gemini
Recorder
(“3G-‐SDI1”
or
“3G-‐SDI2”)
via
a
Dialog
on
the
Gemini
Recorder.
Simultaneous
in-‐camera
recording
is
needed
to
ensure
proper
clip-‐naming
across
2
recorders.
Additionally
the
2
recorders'
dates
must
match,
again
for
proper
clip-‐naming.
Camera
Trigger
is
also
required
(Record-‐>Trigger).
•
Canon
Raw
clips
will
use
the
naming
convention
“CLIP0001001_0000001.RMF”
when
used
with
triggers
other
than
Camera
Trigger
(Record-‐>Trigger),
in
which
the
clipname
can
be
manually
edited
(in
Record-‐>Clip).
When
in
Camera
Trigger
for
any
Canon
Raw
recordings,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
attempt
to
retrieve
the
base
Clipname
from
the
C500.
The
C500
must
be
simultaneously
recording
internally,
in
order
for
the
Clipname
to
be
passed
to
the
recorder.
With
Camera
Trigger,
the
following
clip-‐naming
convention
is
used
(provided
that
simultaneous
in-‐camera
recording
is
taking
place)
:
AA000101_121031_0001_0000001.RMF
in
which:
·∙ the
1st
8
characters
are
provided
by
the
C500
(to
match
the
camera's
internal
recording
clip
name)
·∙ the
next
6
characters
following
“_”
are
year/month/day
YY/MM/DD
as
set
on
the
Gemini
Recorder
·∙ the
next
4
characters
following
“_”
are
the
last
4
digits
of
the
camera
serial
number
·∙ the
next
7
characters
following
“_”
are
the
frame
counter
digits.
·∙ “.RMF”
is
the
Canon
Raw-‐specific
file
extension.
•
Other
Canon
C500
formats
are
not
yet
supported
(2K
DPX,
12-‐bit
DPX,
high
frame
rate
DPX
100/120
fps,
Half
Raw
3840x1080,
Half
Raw
4096x1080).
•
Canon
Raw
(Demo)
can
be
used
by
selecting
Setup-‐>
Mode-‐>
Canon
Raw.
•
Note
that
the
GeminiClipMerger
tool
from
Convergent
Design
can
be
used
to
combine
clip
folders
which
have
been
recorded
across
multiple
SSD's,
as
is
the
case
with
all
Canon
Raw
Recordings.
Frame Counter display during record :
Running
Frame
Counter
during
record
shows
number
of
frames
that
have
been
recorded
to
SSD's
in
the
current
record
session.
Bug Fixes / Other Workarounds
•
Fixed
a
bug
recording
from
the
ARRI
ALEXA,
in
which
the
Gemini
Recorder
could
get
out
of
sync
with
respect
to
the
Vari-‐Frame
setting
on
the
camera.
The
Gemini
Recorder
should
now
always
correctly
detect
and
follow
the
camera's
Vari-‐Frame
setting.
•
Fixed
compatibility
with
Mac
OS
Mountain
Lion.
SSD
mounting
and
interaction
with
Finder
was
very
sluggish,
the
interaction
is
now
back
to
normal.
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Please
note:
It
is
imperative
that
only
the
Convergent
Design
Universal
Transfer
Station
(in
conjunction
with
a
GoFlex
or
other
compatible
USB/Firewire/Thunderbolt
adapter),
or
AC-‐Powered
ESATA
Station,
is
to
be
used
for
offloading
data
from
an
SSD
to
any
computer.
Do
NOT
use
the
original
USB-‐powered
ESATA
Transfer
Station
or
any
other
USB-‐powered
station
with
Convergent
Design’s
SSD’s,
as
the
USB
power
does
not
always
provide
sufficient
power,
which
can
result
in
damage
to
the
SSD’s.
Also,
be
certain
to
use
the
Volume
Safe
Eject
within
Mac
(Finder)
and
Windows
(Safely
Remove
Hardware
icon
in
bottom
right
of
screen,
if
available)
before
pulling
an
SSD
from
the
Transfer
Station,
after
data
has
been
offloaded.
Pulling
an
SSD
without
using
Volume
Safe
Eject
on
the
Mac
can
damage
the
SSD!
•
•
•
With
a
recent
firmware
upgrade,
the
Sony
F3
camera
now
has
2
options
for
it's
“SDI
Rec
Control”,
which
activates
Camera
Trigger
to
the
Gemini
Recorder.
Please
note
that
only
the
“HD
SDI
Remote
I/F”
option
works
properly
with
the
Gemini.
Do
not
use
the
“Synchro
Rec”
option!
For
using
Vari-‐Frame
with
the
ARRI
ALEXA:
please
note
the
following:
o
If
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
is
set
to
30
or
less,
set
the
“Record
Out”
to
30
or
less
as
well’
o Do
not
set
the
“Sensor
Rate”
to
less
than
1
on
the
ALEXA
o Do
not
set
the
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
to
23.98
and
the
“Record
Out”
to
24
o Do
not
set
the
“Sensor
Rate”
on
the
ALEXA
to
29.97
and
the
“Record
Out”
to
30
o “Sensor
Rate”
must
be
less
than
or
equal
to
“Record
Out”
rate
For
this
release,
to
boot
into
ARRIRAW
or
3D
DPX
(via
the
Setup-‐>Mode
menu),
a
memory
swap
may
be
required,
which
will
take
about
1
minute.
A
dialog
prompt
will
guide
the
user
through
this
process.
Known Issues
•
•
•
•
3D
DPX
Recording:
occasional
incorrect
values
in
timecode.
Canon
Raw
Recording:
occasional
incorrect
values
in
timecode.
On
rare
occasions,
after
a
RAIDed
record
(record
to
2
SSD's
simultaneously),
a
“Mismatched
SSD's
for
Record”
message
will
appear,
meaning
that
the
2
SSD's
no
longer
have
the
required
alignment
to
successfully
accomplish
further
RAIDed
recordings.
If
the
Gemini
Recorder
is
in
Canon
Raw
mode,
and
a
standard
1080p
video
input
is
attached
to
the
Recorder
(instead
of
a
Canon
Raw
input)
,
an
inappropriate
message
such
as
“Set
Raw”
will
sometimes
appear.
In
fact,
in
this
situation
the
unit
should
be
set
to
DPX
(under
Setup-‐>Mode
in
the
Menu)
to
record
DPX
from
a
standard
1080p
input.
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14-‐September-‐2012
This
Release
replaces
the
recently
posted
Firmware
1.2.100.
It
fixes
clip
naming
of
ARRIRAW
records
on
the
Gemini
from
an
ARRIRAW
camera
(in
conjunction
with
using
"Camera"
or
"Timecode"
Record
Trigger
on
the
Gemini).
In
Release
1.2.100,
under
certain
conditions
the
clip-‐names
from
ARRIRAW
records
can
be
duplicated,
causing
an
inability
for
computers
to
read
the
data
correctly.
The
following
Features
for
Firmware
1.2.100
still
apply.
Firmware
Version
1.2.100
10-‐September-‐2012
IF YOU ARE UPDATING FROM FIRMWARE 1.0.54 TO THE NEW FIRMWARE, 1.2.100, PLEASE NOTE:
Any SSD to be used for recording with the new firmware will first require a fresh formatting within the Gemini Recorder
(with the new firmware installed). Additionally, clips recorded with previous firmware
may not play out of Gemini with newer firmware.
Features
§
3D
Record
and
Playback
Support
This
release
adds
3D
Support
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
This
is
available
in
Demo
Mode,
with
a
permanent
watermark
in
this
release.
The
3D
Option
is
available,
at
extra
cost,
through
your
local
dealer,
allowing
3D
Recording
without
the
watermark.
• The
3D
Option
supports
1080p23.976
(23.98),
24,
25,
29.97
and
30
(4:2:2
or
4:4:4
inputs).
The
Gemini
must
be
in
“3D
DPX”
mode
to
support
3D
(Setup-‐>Mode).
3D
is
not
supported
when
recording
ARRIRAW.
• Two
SSD’s
are
required
for
3D.
o Two
256
GB
SSD’s
may
be
used
for
most
frame
rates.
o Two
512
GB
SSD’s
are
required
for
1080p29.97
and
1080p30.
• Each
video
stream,
the
“Left
Eye”
and
“Right
Eye”,
are
recorded
on
separate
SSD’s.
o SSD1
Clips
and
Files
are
appended
with
“_L”,
SSD2
Clips
and
Files
with
“_R”
.
• To
enable
3D,
the
menu
item
is:
Setup-‐>Mode-‐>
3D
DPX.
• The
2
video
sources
must
be
gen-‐locked
together
and
routed
to
the
A
and
B
ports
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•
•
•
•
on
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Live/Playback
3D
Combining
options
are
available
via
menu
items:
o Outputs-‐>
LCD/A
3D
Controls
3D
Combining
for
the
LCD
and
HD-‐SDI
Output
A
o Outputs-‐>
Out
B
Controls
3D
Combining
for
the
HD-‐SDI
Output
B
Separately
Due
to
high
data
rates,
the
29.97
and
30P
rates
are
recorded
as
“Packed”
(in
3D
only),
and
require
the
Gemini
Transfer
Utility
to
un-‐pack
(and
simultaneously
transfer)
the
data.
Note:
If
Camera
Trigger
or
Timecode
Trigger
is
used
as
the
Record
Trigger
with
3D,
the
Trigger
is
based
on
Port
A
only;
i.e.,
the
Gemini
will
only
start
and
stop
recording
based
on
the
Trigger
activity
of
the
Camera
connected
to
Input
Port
A.
Any
audio
is
recorded
from
the
SDI
A
(left)
Input
only,
recorded
to
SSD
2.
Embedded
SDI
Timecode
I
taken
from
SDI
A
(left)
Input
only,
and
recorded
to
both
SSD’s.
§
ARRI
ALEXA
ARRIRAW
4:3
Support
Our
ARRIRAW
Option
originally
only
supported
16:9
Mode
in
the
ARRI
ALEXA
Cameras.
This
firmware
version
adds
ALEXA
4:3
Mode
support
to
all
ARRIRAW
Option
owners
at
no
extra
cost.
•
4:3
Mode
support
adds
the
ability
to
record
4:3
in
23.976
(23.98)
/
24
/
25
/
29.97
/
30
and
48
frames
per
second.
•
16:9
Mode
continues
to
allow
recording
up
to
60
frames
per
second,
which
is
the
maximum
supported
by
the
ALEXA
in
16:9
mode.
In
4:3
Mode,
the
ALEXA’s
maximum
is
48
frames per
sec.
•
In
4:3
or
16:9
Modes,
the
image
from
the
ALEXA,
with
all
metadata,
is
recorded
to
the
“.ari”
files.
In
4:3
Mode,
a
Desqueeze
Option
is
available
for
confidence
monitoring
of
the
image
via
the
internal
LCD
Monitor
or
external
HD-‐SDI
monitors.
•
The
Desqueeze
option
is
located
in
the
Popup
Menu
(^)
in
lower
right
of
screen.
This
is
designed
to
work
with
the
2.0x
Anamorphic
lenses.
•
Both
ARRIRAW
4:3
and
16:9
support
is
available
in
Demo
Mode,
(with
a
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watermark),
or
as
an
extra
cost
feature
(included
in
the
ARRIRAW
Option)
without
the
watermark.
o
§
Menu
Item:
Setup
-‐>
Mode
-‐>
ARRIRAW
Project
Frame
Rate
Support
With
this
release
the
Project
Frame
Rate
can
be
set,
which
will
be
noted
in
the
recorded
file.
This
allows
the
Playback
Frame
Rate
(the
Project
Frame
Rate)
to
be
different
from
the
Video
Input
Frame
Rate.
For
example,
a
video
input
with
a
rate
of
59.94
Frames/Second
can
have
a
Project
Frame
Rate
of
23.98,
so
that
Playback
from
the
Gemini
(and
Editing/Grading
Software)
will
treat
the
recording
as
23.98,
thus
causing
the
footage
to
be
played
back
in
slow
motion,
(with
a
2.5x
slow
motion
ratio).
Menu
Item:
Setup-‐>Project-‐>
Frame
Rate
Remote
Record
Trigger
With
this
release
the
Remote
Control
Function
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4
is
now
enabled.
One
can
use
a
Remote
Control
Cable
to
Start/Stop
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Remote
cables
can
be
purchased
from
your
dealer,
or
you
can
build
your
own.
• Remote
Control
Connector
Pin
Out
o 232
–
RX
o Remote,
Do
not
use
this
pin,
reserved,
this
is
not
for
the
Remote
Control
o LTC-‐I/O
o GPI,
Use
this
pin
for
the
Remote
Control
Swtich
o GND
o 232
–
TX
To
build
a
remote
control,
use
a
momentary
switch,
and
connect
to
Pin
4
and
Pin
5.
Do
not
connect
Pin
2
to
Ground!
o A
momentary
closure
of
the
switch
will
start
record.
Hold
the
switch
down
for
½
second,
then
release
to
stop
recording.
§ Menu
Item:
Record
-‐>
Trigger
• ARRI
ALEXA
Vari
Flag
Support
If
the
ALEXA
Vari
Flag
menu
option
is
on,
and
the
ALEXA
Sensor
Frame
Rate
and
Rec
Out
Frame
Rate
are
set
to
different
values,
(with
Rec
Out
Frame
Rate
set
to
a
value
less
than
Sensor
Frame
Rate),
then
the
Gemini
auto-‐detects
that
Vari
Flag
is
enabled,
and
then
only
records
the
desired
frames
from
the
Camera,
bypassing
the
frames
that
should
not
be
recorded.
A
“Vari
Flag”
tag
is
displayed
in
the
lower
right
corner
of
the
screen
when
the
Gemini
detects
Vari
Flag
from
the
Camera.
Available
for
both
Alexa
HD
(DPX)
and
ARRIRAW
(.ari)
Recordings.
•
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•
From
the
ARRI
ALEXA
U ser
Manual
“Vari
flag:
When
set
to
"On",
the
Vari
flag
marks
duplicate
images
in
the
HD-‐SDI
stream.
A
recorder
that
supports
the
Vari
flag
can
detect
these
frames
and
discard
them.
This
makes
sure
that
no
duplicate
frames
are
recorded
if
the
HD-‐SDI
is
set
to
a
higher
frame
rate
than
the
sensor.”
Note: There is no Gemini 4:4:4 Menu Item for the Vari Flag support.
This is by design to ensure that the Gemini 4:4:4 automatically detects
whether the ALEXA is outputting any flagged frames or not. This is to
ensure that is shoot is not ruined by setting the option incorrectly, which
would cause the loss of footage.
§
§
Thus, just set the Vari Flag mode or not, in the ALEXA, as desired, and the
Gemini 4:4:4 will automatically configure itself for proper operation, and
preventing the possible loss of footage.
• Please allow video to be fed into the Gemini 4:4:4 for at least 10 seconds
for the Gemini 4:4:4 do detect the change in the camera’s setting.
• Live Preview on the Gemini of Vari-Frame data will not look as expected.
The Gemini plays the last 1 second of captured Vari-Frame frames, so that
the data will appear to repeat over a 1-second interval.
Time-Lapse Support
With
this
release,
Time-‐Lapse
is
now
supported
in
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
With
Time-‐Lapse
enabled,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
receives
a
continuous
video
feed
from
the
camera,
but
only
records
one
frame
every
5
seconds,
as
specified
by
a
menu
option.
• When
Time-‐Lapse
is
desired,
you
will
need
to
set
the
interval
between
frames
to
be
recorded,
in
seconds,
from
001
to
255,
in
the
Time-‐Lapse
menu,
and
also
enable
the
Time-‐Lapse
Feature.
• A
“ Time-‐Lapse”
tag
is
displayed
in
the
lower
right
corner
of
the
screen
when
Time-‐Lapse
is
turned
on.
This
feature
is
available
for
any
camera,
recording
in
HD
(DPX)
or
ARRIRAW.
Recommendation:
If
people
or
animals
are
going
to
be
filmed
during
the
Time-‐
Lapse
Sequence,
an
interval
of
one
second
is
typically
best.
Otherwise,
people
appear
to
jump
from
place
to
place.
o Menu
Items:
Record-‐>Special-‐>T-‐Lapse
• Live
Preview
on
the
Gemini
of
Time-‐Lapse
data
will
not
look
as
expected.
The
Gemini
plays
the
last
1
second
of
captured
Time-‐Lapse
frames,
so
that
the
data
will
appear
to
repeat
over
a
1-‐second
interval.
SSD
Progress
Bars
With
this
release,
one
can
optionally
display
the
SSD
Progress
Bars.
These
graphically
display
the
space
used
/
space
remaining
on
each
of
the
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To
display
these,
just
tap
the
SSD
Info
Icon
on
the
upper
left
area
of
the
Gemini
4:4:4
monitor.
You
may
also
tap
the
graphical
display
to
bring
up
a
Status
Box
with
more
specific
information
about
each
SSD.
Dual
Link
Video
–
Reversed
Cable
Protection
For
Dual-‐Link
inputs:
if
the
inputs
are
reversed
(Link
A
into
Port
B
and
Link
B
to
Port
A),
recording
will
now
be
blocked
and
a
message
displayed
alerting
the
user
to
the
problem.
This
prevents
the
unit
from
recording
when
the
input
video
is
not
valid,
since
the
inputs
were
reversed.
Video
Input
Integrity
Checks
The
Video
Input
is
now
checked
more
closely
for
data
integrity
(via
CRC
checking).
If
data
errors
are
occurring
on
the
incoming
video
(due,
for
example,
to
a
faulty
cable),
the
user
will
be
notified
via
a
message
displayed
on
the
LCD
screen.
Power
Source
Validation
If
the
Gemini
4:4:4
does
not
start
recording,
due
to
an
inadequate
power
source,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
will
shut
down,
and
on
subsequent
power
up,
will
display
a
message
alerting
the
user
of
insufficient
power.
Be
sure
to
provide
sufficient
power
to
the
Gemini
4:4:4!
• The
regulated
ALEXA
12
Volt
Power
Output
(the
2-‐Pin
Connector)
is
not
adequate
for
powering
the
Gemini
4:4:4
and
any
other
device
simultaneously.
This
power
source
is
adequate
for
powering
the
Gemini
4:4:4
by
itself,
but
not
two
devices.
• Powering
the
Gemini
4:4:4
and
a
separate
monitor
will
not
work,
will
cause
your
recordings
to
fail,
and
may
damage
your
SSD’s.
This
is
not
an
approved
procedure.
• The
same
applies
to
powering
the
Gemini
4:4:4
and
lens
control
motors
from
the
ALEXA
12
Volt
outputs,
either
the
2-‐Pin
Lemo/Fischer
or
the
Ext.
connector.
Clip
Merge
Utility
Our
Clip
Merge
Utility
is
now
available.
•
§
§
§
§
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In
certain
high
frame
rates
and
modes,
the
Gemini
4:4:4
uses
two
SSD’s,
recording
even
numbered
frames
to
one
SSD
and
odd
numbered
frames
to
the
second
SSD.
This
new,
free
utility
program,
for
both
Mac
and
PC’s,
can
be
used
to
combine
files
from
both
SSD’s.
This
utility
is
available
on
our
website:
http://www.convergent-‐design.com/Products/nanoFlash/Downloads.aspx
The
procedure
is
actually
very
simple,
quick
and
efficient.
1.
•
Create
a
folder
on
your
computer
to
receive
the
files
from
your
SSD’s.
2. Copy
the
folders
under
the
“}CLIPS{
folder
from
each
SSD
to
the
above
folder.
3. Run
the
Clip
Merge
Utility,
specifying
the
location
and
name
of
the
folder
that
you
created
in
step
1
above.
This
will
take
under
one
minute.
All
of
the
files
will
be
handled
in
such
a
manner
as
to
combine
the
odd
numbered
frames
and
even
numbered
frames,
just
as
if
they
were
recorded
to
one
SSD
originally.
Optional
Feature
Protection
Optional
features,
such
as
ARRIRAW,
or
3D,
are
enabled
via
a
menu
item
where
an
Authorization
Code
for
each
specific
optional
feature
is
entered.
o Once
the
codes
have
been
entered,
to
prevent
the
accidental
removal
of
the
Authorization
Codes,
a
simple
password
is
now
necessary
to
remove
the
Authorization
Codes.
o This
is
important
to
prevent
the
accidental
deletion
of
an
Authorization
Code
which
may
cause
a
disruption
in
your
shooting.
o This
password
protected
process
allows
rental
houses,
for
a
given
rental,
to
enable/disable
certain
features,
as
appropriate.
o This
helps
each
customer
as
a
Gemini
4:4:4
without
the
extra
features
may
rent
for
a
lower
amount,
and
this
helps
the
rental
house
as
only
features
actually
rented
may
be
used.
o To
disable
an
already
Activated
Paid
Upgrade
Feature,
a
simple
password
is
now
required.
This
password
is
available
upon
request
from
Convergent
Design,
++720-‐221-‐3861.
o Once
an
Authorization
Code
has
been
removed,
the
feature
is
no
longer
able
to
be
used
for
production,
(there
will
be
a
watermark
in
the
images
if
it
is
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used).
And,
just
by
reentering
the
8-‐Digit
Authorization
Code,
the
feature
may
be
reactivated.
Bug
Fixes
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Fixed
a
bug
in
which
if
the
video
source
was
lost
during
record,
the
Gemini
Recorder
would
delay
any
action
until
the
video
source
returned.
The
Gemini
now,
when
the
video
source
is
lost,
immediately
ends
the
recording
session
with
the
Recorded
Clip
intact.
Fixed
a
bug
in
which,
when
the
special
modes
“Apply
LUT”
and
“1:1
Pixel”
(accessible
through
the
“^”
Popup
Menu
on
the
bottom
of
screen)
were
both
applied
at
the
same
time,
the
video
became
distorted.
Fixed
a
bug
in
which,
under
certain
conditions,
with
Striped
(Raided)
Records,
the
file
naming
would
get
out
of
sync
across
the
2
SSD's
and
playback
would
be
continuously
stuttered.
When
this
occurred,
the
frame
numbers
of
the
files
were
incorrect.
Fixed
a
bug
in
which,
on
occasion,
the
audio
recording
was
corrupted
when
recording
ARRIRAW
from
the
ARRI
ALEXA.
Fixed
a
bug
in
which
a
Striped
(Raided)
Record
would
on
rare
occasions
result
in
the
first
several
frames
of
video
being
corrupted.
Fixed
a
bug
in
which,
on
occasion,
with
Striped
(Raided)
Recordings
of
ARRIRAW,
the
timecode
would
repeat
across
the
two
SSD's.
LED
dimming
now
displays
more
accurate
colors.
You
may
set
the
LCD
and
LED
Brightness
via
Menu
Item:
Gemini-‐>Set-‐>LCD-‐>Brightness
Known
Issues
/
Limitations
•
•
•
•
•
•
Windows
XP
Warning
With
3D
Recordings:
do
not
use
the
Clips/Files
on
a
Windows
machine
with
Windows
XP
installed!
Windows
will
frequently
crash.
Only
use
Gemini
4:4:4’s
3D
Recordings
with
Windows
7
or
later,
or
any
Mac.
Play
/
Stop
During
playback
of
clips
from
the
Gemini
4:4:4:
the
only
functions
available
are
“Play”
and
“Stop”
(both
functions
are
available
via
the
Play/Stop
button
on
the
bottom
of
screen).
At
this
time
no
other
Play
functions
(such
as
Pause
or
Trick
Play
functions)
are
available.
HDMI
Output
and
Analog
Audio
The
HDMI
Output
and
Analog
Audio
Input
and
Headphone
Output
are
not
enabled
at
this
time.
High
Frame
Rate
Video
Inputs
(DPX)
:
4:2:2
only
For
DPX
Recordings
with
high
frame
rate
inputs
(48,50,59.94,
or
60p)
:
only
4:2:2
inputs
are
supported,
not
4:4:4
inputs.
The
4:2:2
input
is
up-‐converted
and
recorded
as
RGB
4:4:4
DPX.
In
other
frame
rates,
both
4:2:2
and
4:4:4
inputs
are
supported.
Audio
/
Video
Sync
May
be
off
by
up
to
2
frames.
Loop
Play
of
RAIDed
Records
Loop
Play
of
RAIDed
Records
is
not
functioning.
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Firmware Version 1.1.2
Version
1.1.2
Features,
25-‐May-‐12
NOTE:
Due
to
changes
in
formatting
in
the
firmware
release,
any
SSD
to
be
used
for
recording
with
the
new
firmware
will
first
require
a
fresh
formatting
within
the
Gemini
Recorder
(with
the
new
firmware
installed).
Additionally,
clips
recorded
with
previous
firmware
may
not
play
out
of
Gemini
with
newer
firmware.
•
•
•
•
•
Added
“Camera”
Record
Trigger
(
Record
>
Trigger
>
Camera
).
This
enables
compatible
cameras
to
send
Record
Start
and
Record
Stop
signals
to
the
Gemini
via
the
camera’s
menu.
Added
support
for
1080p29.97
and
1080p30
4:4:4
10-‐bit
DPX
recording.
Recording
is
split
(RAIDED)
across
two
SSD’s
(due
to
the
high
data
rate),
recorded
at
the
full
frame
rate.
The
“Odd”
numbered
files
are
placed
on
SSD1
and
the
“even”
numbered
files
are
placed
on
SSD2.
Any
audio
is
placed
on
SSD2.
Playback
is
from
the
two
SSD’s
at
the
full
frame
rate.
Before
editing,
combine
the
two
sets
of
files
into
a
single
folder
when
copying
onto
a
computer
to
obtain
the
entire
clip
in
a
single,
descending
file
format
folder.
Added
support
for
1080p50/59.94/60
4:4:4
10-‐bit
DPX
recording.
Recording
is
split
(RAIDED)
across
two
SSD’s
(due
to
the
high
data
rate),
recorded
at
the
full
frame
rate.
The
“odd”
numbered
files
are
placed
on
SSSD1
and
the
“eve”
numbered
files
are
placed
on
SSD2.
Any
audio
is
placed
on
SSD2.
Playback
is
either
combined
from
both
SSD’s
at
half
speed
(by
choosing
the
“RAID”
checkbox
in
the
Playlist)
with
no
audio,
or
played
as
just
the
“even”
frames
(SSD2,
with
audio)
or
“odd”
frames
(SSD1,
no
audio)
at
regular
speed.
Before
editing,
combine
the
two
sets
of
files
into
a
single
folder
when
copying
onto
a
computer,
to
obtain
the
entire
clip
in
a
single
folder.
(For
1080p59.94/60
two
512
GB
SSD’s
required.)
Due
to
the
high
data
rate
of
1080p59.94/60
DPX
files,
the
DPX
data
is
stored
as
“packed”.
To
un=pack
the
data
(required
for
compatibility
with
most
computer
software),
use
our
free
un-‐
packing
tool,
Gemini
Transfer,
available
on
our
website
on
the
Downloads
page.
All
other
DPX
formats
are
recorded
as
un-‐packed
on
the
Gemini,
and
are
directly
accepted
by
all
DPX
compatible
software.
Both
packed
and
un-‐packed
DPX
data
retain
full
quality.
Convergent
Design
has
received
formal
ARRI
Certification,
and
added
support
for
ARRIRAW
recording
and
playback
for
ALEXA
Series
cameras
(16:9).
Support
includes:
o Recording
ARRIRAW
progressive
video
formats
at
p23.98/24/25/29.97/30
(.ari)
to
single
SSD
(frame
counter
for
files
is
based
on
the
timecode),
2-‐channel
audio
recorded
as
.wav
(if
audio
is
present
on
the
incoming
SDI
stream).
o Recording
ARRIRAW
progressive
video
formats
at
p48/50/59.94/60
(.ari).
Two
SSD’s
are
required.as
data
files
alternate
between
two
SSD’s
(frame
counter
for
files
is
based
on
the
timecode).
No
audio
is
available
for
p59.94/60.
o Playback
of
ARRIRAW.
o Support
for
Gemini
“Camera”
Record
Trigger
setting
with
ALEXA
(on
ALEXA:
Menu
>
Recording
>
Rec
Out
>
SDI
Remote
>
set
to
On).
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In
the
Gemini’s
“Camera”
Trigger
and
“Timecode”
Trigger
modes:
Gemini
clips
follow
the
same
naming
convention
as
the
ALEXA
internal
recording,
provided
that
the
Date
(year/month/day)
on
the
ALEXA
and
the
Gemini
match
exactly
(Date
is
set
separately
on
the
ALEXA
and
the
Gemini).
o A
limited
amount
of
ALEXA
settings
are
available
for
viewing
on
the
LCD
Screen
of
the
Gemini
during
Live
Preview,
including
Shutter
Speed,
Exposure
Index,
White
Balance,
and
Color
Correction.
o A
limited
amount
of
ALEXA
Metadata
is
available
for
viewing
in
the
Gemini
Playlist
including
Location
and
Take.
o ARRIRAW
is
in
LOC
C
format.
A
generic
LUT
may
be
applied
to
the
incoming
video
(for
viewing
only,
not
applied
to
the
recorded
video)
by
selecting
the
“Apply
LUT”
option
in
the
Pop-‐up
menu
of
the
Gemini.
o If
recording
at
high
frame
rates
(p48
and
above)
across
two
SSD’s:
combine
the
two
sets
of
files
into
a
single
folder
before
editing,
to
obtain
the
entire
clip
of
a
given
recording.
o Activated
ARRIRAW
feature
can
be
disabled
/
enabled
(see
Disable
ARRIRAW,
page
10).
ARRIRAW
is
available
to
all
Gemini
Users
in
Demo
Mode.
A
gray
bar
appears
across
any
recording.
To
activate
ARRIRAW
for
Production
Use:
o Purchase
the
ARRIRAW
Upgrade
from
your
local
Dealer.
o On
the
Gemini,
go
to
Gemini
>
Set
>
Keys
>
Raw
o With
an
SSD
inserted
into
Slot
1,
enter
value
“10000000”
(eight-‐digit)
for
the
Raw
Key;
press
“OK”.
o A
Unit
ID
File
is
written
to
the
SSD.
Save
this
file
to
your
computer.
o Upon
receipt
of
the
ARRIRAW
Upgrade
order,
Convergent
Design
will
contact
you
to
obtain
necessary
contact
information
and
the
Unit
ID
File.
This
information
is
used
to
process
your
unique
Activation
Key.
o The
ARRIRAW
Activation
Key
will
be
sent
to
be
entered
into
the
Raw
Key
field
and
activate
the
ARRIRAW
feature
on
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Convergent
Design
is
phasing
out
the
original
Transfer
Station
(eSATA),
and
replacing
it
with
a
Universal
Transfer
Station
Adapter
(available
June
2012).
While
this
adapter
is
provided
with
the
unit,
it
is
intended
for
use
with
the
Seagate
FreeAgent
GoFlex
Adapter,
which
is
available
as
Thunderbolt,
Firewire,
or
USB).
• If
using
the
Thunderbolt
adapter
you
must
un-‐plug
and
re-‐plug
the
Thunderbolt
cable
from
the
adapter
each
time
an
SSD
is
inserted,
in
order
for
the
computer
to
recognize
the
SSD.
Only
use
Convergent
Design
provided
transfer
stations,
do
not
use
any
other
such
adapter,
when
offloading
video
through
the
GoFlex
Adapters.
A
Pre-‐Activation
File
is
written
to
the
SSD,
email
this
file
along
with
Proof
of
Purchase
to
cd
support
@
convergent-‐design
.com.
An
Activation
Key
will
be
emailed
back,
enter
this
key
into
the
Raw
Key
field
to
activate
the
ARRIRAW
feature
on
the
Gemini.
Fixed
bug
in
which
the
number
of
audio
samples
recorded
did
not
correspond
precisely
with
the
number
of
video
frames
recorded
(audio
was
off
by
1
to
3
seconds).
The
audio
file
recorded
now
has
the
correct
number
of
samples
with
respect
to
video
frames
recorded.
Fixed
bug
in
the
Unit
Activation
Key
calculation
(Activation
Key
is
acquired
and
entered
as
part
of
the
unit
registration
process).
Added
option
to
clear
Metadata
fields
back
to
default
values
(Gemini
>
Set
>
Reset
>
Metadata).
Added
a
partial
(50%)
dimming
of
LCD
Screen
during
Record
to
help
conserve
power
usage
and
reduce
temperature.
o
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•
•
•
•
•
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All
SSD
space
is
now
pre-‐allocated
when
formatted
on
the
Gemini,
meaning
no
free
space
is
available
on
a
computer.
This
changes
the
update
procedure
for
the
Gemini,
for
future
updates:
NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE (for future updates, post-v1.1.2)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
•
Format
an
SSD
on
the
Gemini
Take
to
computer,
delete
the
“SANDBOX”
file
from
the
SSD
Copy
the
new
firmware
onto
the
SSD
Insert
the
SSD
back
to
the
Gemini
and
follow
the
prompt
to
update
the
firmware
After
updating,
return
the
SSD
to
the
computer
and
delete
the
firmware
update
Format
the
SSD
again
on
the
Gemini
for
recording
NOTE:
We
recommend
never
to
delete
the
“SANDBOX”
file
or
any
files
from
an
SSD
on
a
computer,
unless
you
are
loading
a
firmware
update
or
other
essential
file
from
the
computer
to
the
SSD.
Added
a
“Format
Both”
option
to
format
(erase)
both
SSD’s
(Gemini
>
SSD’s
>
Format
Both).
We
also
recommend
never
to
use
the
Convergent
Design
SSD’s
for
general
purpose
usage
on
a
computer
–
only
use
the
SSD’s
for
offloading
video
recorded
on
the
Gemini
(or
for
transferring
firmware
updates
or
other
essential
files
to
the
Gemini
from
a
computer).
Known Issues / Limitations
• During
playback
of
clips
from
the
Gemini
Recorder:
the
only
functions
available
are
“play”
and
“Stop”
(both
functions
are
available
via
the
Play/Stop
bottom
on
the
bottom
of
the
screen).
At
this
time
no
other
Play
functions
(such
as
Pause
or
Trick
Play
functions
)
are
available.
• HDMI
Output
and
Analog
Audio
Input
are
not
functioning
at
this
time.
• Single-‐link
video
inputs
must
be
attached
to
the
“SDI
A
In”
port
on
the
Gemini.
• When
using
Timecode
Trigger
as
the
Record
Trigger,
repeated
timescodes
may
be
experienced
on
the
final
2
or
3
frames
of
a
given
recording.
• The
“Apply
LUT”
option
only
applies
to
4:4:4
or
RAW
inputs.
“Apply
LUT”
does
not
work
in
1080p50/60
DPX
or
any
4:2:2
single
source.
• 1080p48
DPX
is
not
supported
at
this
time
• Video
may
shift
when
formatting
SSD’s.
• 3D
is
not
enabled
at
this
time.
• Files
recorded
with
previous
firmware
on
the
Gemini
may
not
play
out
of
Gemini
that
has
newer
firmware.
• Playback
may
not
work
properly
from
SSD’s
with
mixed
video
formats.
Additionally,
playback
may
not
work
properly
if
a
video
input
is
present
at
the
time
of
Play,
which
is
different
from
the
recorded
material’s
video
format.
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Version
1.0.594
Features,
10-‐Feb-‐12
• Added
support
for
1080p
24.00
frame
rate
(in
addition
to
the
already
supported
1080p23.98
and
1080p25).
Additionally,
1080p23.98
is
reported
more
precisely
as
23.98
in
the
Input
Status
window
of
the
LCD
screen.
• The
DPX
file
naming
convention
was
changed:
o For
the
character
preceding
the
frame
counter
digits,
we
replaced
the
“.”
with
a
“_”
o Files
now
begin
at
“0000000”
instead
of
“0000001”,
and
count
forward
as
before.
Example:
For
a
clip
named
CLIP0000001,
the
DPX
files
will
be
named:
CLIP0000001_0000000.DPX
CLIP0000001_0000001.DPX
CLIP0000001_0000002.DPX
…etc.
• Fixed
Outputs:
Mode
setting
to
be
correctly
saved
when
the
setting
is
changed.
• Added
a
“Next
Take”
info
button
on
the
left
side
of
screen,
which
when
chosen
displays
the
Clip,
Scene,
and
Take
which
will
be
used
for
the
next
recording.
(Please
refer
to
the
Metadata
discussion
below).
• Fixed
bug
in
which
timecode
would
inappropriately
repeat
or
skip
from
one
DPX
file
to
the
next
within
a
recording.
• Fixed
rare
(0.000001%
)
pixel
repetition
within
video
frames.
• Lessened
the
sensitivity
of
scroll
buttons
when
scrolling
and
adjusting
values
on
the
LCD
screen.
• Added
Support
for
CineFlex
cameras
with
earlier
firmware
versions
that
do
not
comply
with
SMPTE
Specs.
Dual-‐link
HD-‐SDI
signals
will
now
be
recognized
appropriately
from
these
cameras.
•
Added
Metadata
functionality:
o Metadata
may
be
entered
and
edited
through
the
“Metadata”
tab
along
the
left
side
of
LCD
screen
(in
Live/Rec
Mode).
o The
“Scene”
and
“Take”
fields
(along
with
the
Clip
Name)
for
the
next
recording
are
displayed
just
above
the
timecode
display,
which
is
located
along
the
bottom
row
of
the
LCD
screen,
when
the
“Next
Take”
info
button
is
selected
(on
the
left
bottom
of
LCD).
o During
Record,
Metadata
is
saved
in
various
locations
within
the
header
of
every
DPX
file
(the
Metadata
within
the
DPX
header
is
viewable
within
some
software
programs
on
a
computer),
and
additionally
the
Metadata
is
stored
in
a
separate
XML
file
(alongside
the
DPX
files
for
a
given
recording).
o Also,
the
Metadata
is
stored,
within
the
DPX
header:
• the
“Reel”,
“Scene”,
“Take”,
and
“Day”
values
are
placed
in
the
“Slate
Info”
defined
field
in
the
DPX
header
• the
“Reel”
value
is
additionally
placed
in
the
“Input
Device
Name”
field
of
the
DPX
header
• the
“Camera”
value
is
placed
in
the
“Input
Device
Serial
Number”
field
of
the
DPX
header
• the
“Project”
value
is
placed
in
the
“Project”
field
of
the
DPX
header
• Most
Metadata
is
displayed
for
each
clip
in
the
Play
List
(in
“Play/Review”
mode
on
the
Gemini
Recorder).
This
includes
Scene,
Take,
Timecode,
Date,
Time,
and
Shooting
Day.
• Added
2-‐channel
audio
support
over
SDI,
recorded
as
WAV
files
(and
placed
alongside
the
DPX
files
for
a
given
recording).
WAV
file
will
only
be
produced
if
audio
is
present
over
the
incoming
SDI
stream
during
record.
• Added
Play
List
/
Play
Selection
functionality:
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Clips
may
be
selected
for
Playback
out
of
the
Gemini
via
the
“Play
List”
tab
along
the
left
side
of
the
LCD
screen
(in
Play/Review
mode).
o All
selected
clips
will
be
played
in
sequence,
and
optionally
the
playback
will
loop
continuously
(if
the
“Loop”
option
is
selected),
until
manually
stopped.
o The
default
behavior
of
the
Play
List
is
to
play
and
loop
the
last
recorded
clip.
Added
Screen
Flip
function
(Gemini-‐>Set-‐>LCD-‐>Flip)
to
flip
the
Video
and
On-‐Screen
Display
by
180
degrees.
This
is
to
allow
more
flexibility
of
mounting
the
Gemini
4:4:4,
as
it
can
now
be
mounted
upside
down,
while
still
viewing
the
image
and
menus
in
the
upright
position.
This
does
not
flip
the
recorded
image.
Flipping
of
the
recorded
image
will
come
with
the
3D
Option.
Added
LCD
Screen
/
LED
Brightness
setting
(Gemini-‐>Set-‐>LCD-‐>Brightness)
:
20%
to
100%
Brightness,
adjustable
in
10%
increments.
Added
LTC
timecode
input
source
(via
remote
port
and
adaptor
cable)
(Inputs-‐
>Timecode-‐>Source).
o LTC
Timecode
may
be
used
in
conjunction
with
the
Record-‐>Trigger-‐>Timecode
setting
to
start
and
stop
recordings
on
the
Gemini
(via
incrementing
Timecode
for
starting
record,
and
stopped
Timecode
for
stopping
record),
in
the
same
manner
as
with
Embedded
SDI
Timecode.
Added
current
time/date
display
via
the
System
Status
button
(lower
left
corner
of
LCD
touch-‐
screen,
press
button
to
bring
up
a
larger
System
Status
Info
box).
Beta
support
for
3G
video
inputs
is
included
in
this
release.
o
•
•
•
•
•
NOTE:
Due
to
the
addition
of
audio
files,
XML
files,
and
Play
List
in
this
firmware
release,
any
SSD
to
be
used
for
recording
with
the
new
firmware
will
first
require
a
fresh
formatting
within
the
Gemini
Recorder
(with
the
new
firmware
installed).
Additionally,
for
any
SSD's
containing
clips
recorded
on
previous
firmware,
the
Gemini
Recorder
will
not
provide
a
Play
List
for
these
clips
–
the
only
Play
function
will
be
“Play
All”.
In
order
to
play
clips
recorded
with
earlier
firmware,
you
must
select
the
“All”
function
in
the
Play
List,
and
insert
SSD's
with
the
older
clips
only
after
powering
the
unit.
Known Issues – 1.0.594
• During
playback
of
clips
from
the
Gemini
Recorder:
if
the
“Loop”
option
is
selected,
the
video/audio
can
get
out
of
sync
with
respect
to
each
other
over
time.
Additionally
during
“Loop”
play,
the
audio
may
disappear
altogether.
These
are
only
limitations
of
the
“Loop”
play;
the
actual
recorded
video/
audio
files
are
intact
and
in
sync.
• During
playback
of
clips
from
the
Gemini
Recorder:
the
only
functions
available
are
“Play”
and
“Stop”
(both
functions
are
available
via
the
Play/Stop
button
on
the
bottom
of
screen).
At
this
time
no
other
Play
functions
(such
as
Pause
or
Trick
Play
functions)
are
available.
• During
playback:
on
rare
occasions,
the
video
can
shift
vertically.
Restarting
the
Play
will
correct
the
video
shift.
This
is
only
present
while
playing
from
the
Gemini;
the
actual
recorded
video
files
are
intact.
• HDMI
Output
and
Analog
Audio
Input
are
not
supported
at
this
time.
(Future
firmware
release).
• Single-‐Link
video
inputs
must
be
attached
to
the
“SDI
A
In”
port
on
the
Gemini.
• When
using
Timecode
Trigger
as
the
Record
Trigger,
repeated
timecodes
may
be
experienced
on
the
final
2
or
3
frames
of
a
given
recording.
• For
the
Metadata
fields,
no
method
exists
to
clear
these
fields
back
to
default
values.
• Firmware
Version
1.0.105
drives
cannot
be
recorded
to
with
firmware
version
1.0.594.
• Copying
files
to
SSD’s
from
a
computer
source
for
playback
is
not
supported.
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Trouble Shooting & Support
Please
read
the
User
Manual
before
contacting
support.
We
highly
recommend
that
you
follow
these
steps:
(1) UPDATE
YOUR
GEMINI:
Visit
the
Gemini
4:4:4
Firmware
Updates
page
on
the
website
and
confirm
that
you
are
running
the
latest
version.
Please
refer
to
‘Firmware
Updates’
on
page
22
for
more
about
checking
the
system
for
current
version
and
updating.
http://www.convergent-‐design.com/ProductUpdates/Gemini444.aspx
(2) VISIT
OUR
FORUM:
We
have
a
very
active
forum
and
you
may
find
the
answer
you
are
looking
for,
as
well
as
support
from
the
Convergent
Design
community.
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/convergent-‐design-‐nanoflash/
(3) REFER
TO
DOCUMENTATION:
Please
read
all
of
this
User
Manual,
as
well
as
our
Gemini
4:4:4
FAQs
which
document
basic
usage
and
help
answer
common
questions.
(4) CONTACT
US:
If
you
still
haven’t
found
a
solution
to
your
support
needs
we
are
always
happy
to
help
you
24/7!
Support
E-‐Mail:
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( a t )
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( a t )
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. c o m
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Telephone:
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Sales
and
After
Hours
Support
Telephone:
++
(719)
930-‐1376,
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Web
Site:
http://www.convergent-‐design.com
&
www.Gemini444.com
We
appreciate
your
questions,
comments,
feedback!
We
A RE
listening!
To
reach
out
to
us,
look
for
this
link
on
our
w ebsite,
or
visit
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Limited Warranty
Convergent
Design
warrants
Gemini
4:4:4,
and
all
included
accessories,
against
defects
in
material
and
workmanship
for
a
period
of
2
years
(for
registered
units),
1
year
(for
non-‐registered
units),
and
3
months
(for
units
used
as
rentals)
from
the
original
date
of
purchase.
Convergent
Design
disclaims
all
other
warranties.
Convergent
Design
will
not
be
liable
for
damages
of
any
kind,
including,
but
not
limited
to,
compensation
or
reimbursement
on
account
of
failure
of
the
unit,
or
any
of
its
accessories,
or
its
recording
media,
external
storage
systems,
or
any
other
media
or
storage
systems
to
record
or
playback
content
of
any
type.
Also
Convergent
Design
will
not
be
liable
for
a
failure
of
the
unit
to
properly
record
or
play
back
for
any
reason.
Convergent
Design’s
total
liability,
in
all
cases,
is
limited
to
the
actual
purchase
price.
If
you
discover
a
defect,
please
refer
to
our
Return
Merchandise
Policy
below.
During
the
warranty
period,
Convergent
Design,
at
its
option,
will
repair
or
replace
product
or
product
components,
which
in
its
opinion
prove
defective,
provided
the
unit
is
returned,
freight
charges
prepaid,
to
Convergent
Design.
Parts
and
components
used
in
the
repair
process
may
be
recycled
or
repaired,
at
Convergent
Design’s
sole
discretion.
This
warranty
service
will
be
performed
at
no
charge
to
the
registered
owner,
provided
the
product
is
shipped
prepaid
to
Convergent
Design.
Convergent
Design
reserves
the
right
to
determine
whether
a
needed
repair
is
subject
to
the
warranty
as
per
its
provisions
stated
herein.
Transit
damage
caused
by
inadequate
packing
violates
the
warranty.
The
warranty
will
be
void
if,
in
the
opinion
of
Convergent
Design,
the
product
has
been
damaged
through
accident,
misuse,
misapplication,
or
as
a
result
of
service
or
modification
not
authorized
in
writing
by
Convergent
Design.
Opening
the
unit
and
breaking
the
warranty
seals,
voids
the
warranty,
unless
specifically
authorized
in
advance
by
Convergent
Design.
WARNING:
THE
FOLLOWING
ARE
NOT
COVERED
UNDER
WARRANTY,
AND
ARE
ITEMS
FOR
WHICH
CONVERGENT
DESIGN
DOES
NOT
ACCEPT
ANY
RESPONSIBILITY:
• Damage
due
to
the
use
of
an
AC
power
supply,
other
than
the
one
supplied,
or
use
of
any
inappropriate
power
source.
• Damage
due
to
overheating
conditions.
The
unit
will
attempt
to
shut
down,
if
powered
on,
in
the
event
of
overheating,
before
damage
can
occur.
• Damage
due
to
exposure
to
water,
or
other
liquids,
or
excessive
dust
or
sand.
• Damage
caused
by
dropping
or
other
rough
handling.
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• Damage
caused
by
any
overvoltage
conditions
or
reverse
voltage
conditions.
• Any
physical
damage
to
the
LCD
and/or
Touch
Screen
including
scratches.
• Damage
to
any
connector
by
using
excessive
force
or
rough
handling.
• Any
loss
or
corruption
of
video
or
audio
data
recorded
on
the
unit,
or
any
loss
or
corruption
of
data
which
is
in
any
way
associated
with
the
Gemini
4:4:4.
Obtaining an RMA
It
is
our
policy
that
all
material
and
repair
returns,
whether
in
warranty
or
not,
are
only
accepted
if
an
RMA
(Return
Merchandise
Authorization)
Number
has
been
issued
for
the
products
being
returned.
E-‐mail
Convergent
Design
at
cdsupport
(at)
convergent-‐design
.com
to
obtain
an
RMA
number
for
a
faulty
unit,
or
call
++720-‐221-‐3861
(7:30
am
to
5
pm
Colorado,
USA
time).
Items
must
be
returned
within
15
days
of
receiving
your
RMA
number.
Returned
product
must
be
securely
packaged
and
must
have
the
RMA
number
clearly
marked
on
the
outside
of
the
package.
RMA
numbers
and
return
address
may
be
obtained
from
Technical
Support.
Convergent
Design
RMA
#
_______________
4465
Northpark
Drive,
#400
Colorado
Springs,
CO
80907
EMAIL:
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WEBSITE:
www.convergent-‐design.com
or
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Phone
++(720)
221-‐3861
(Preferred,
Mountain
Time)
or
++(866)
654-‐0080
or
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278-‐0941
(For
After
Hours
Support
24/7)
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930-‐1376
(For
After
Hours
Support
24/7)
Transit
damage
caused
by
inadequate
packaging
also
invalidates
the
warranty
agreement.
Please
ship
the
unit
in
its
original
packaging,
if
possible.
Within
the
United
States,
the
unit
may
be
shipped
directly
to
Convergent
Design
once
an
RMA
is
obtained.
Outside
the
United
States,
please
coordinate
with
your
dealer,
which
will
then
coordinate
with
our
distributor
for
your
part
of
the
world.
Our
goal
is
to
ensure
that
the
units
are
shipped
properly
and
that
the
units
will
clear
customs
without
incurring
extra
charges.
In
some
cases
your
local
dealer
or
distributor
may
be
able
to
provide
you
with
a
loaner
unit.
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All
products
must
be
shipped
prepaid
to
Convergent
Design,
or
preferably
through
the
dealer
from
which
the
unit
was
purchased
(if
outside
the
US).
If
you
purchased
the
unit
from
a
dealer
outside
of
your
normal
trading
zone,
then
you
may
be
charged
for
return
shipping
to
your
location.
For
insurance
reasons,
Convergent
Design
cannot
accept
any
product
that
is
returned
via
U.S.
Postal
Service.
Returns
will
be
accepted
from
Federal
Express,
UPS,
DHL,
or
other
comparable
freight
carrier.
Products
repaired
out-‐of-‐warranty
are
shipped
at
customer’s
expense.
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