Is it Possible...? Feature Request at DVinfo.net

Tim Polster · November 15th, 2010, 12:05 PM

Hello,

I was wondering if it is possible to display a recording indocator like a red dot via the Nanoflash output?

I use the Nanoflash to record video via the HD-SDI from the camera but I use the HDMI output from the Nanoflash for monitoring.

Is there a way to add this recording "red dot" to the image output from the Nanoflash? It would be great to have recording confirmation on the preview monitor instead of needing to look at the Nano screen which is pointed away from what I am shooting.

Thanks

Andy Mangrum · November 15th, 2010, 01:32 PM

Hello

This is Andy with Convergent Design,

With the Current Release and the beta release, if you turn on E to E Direct which is found under the Video menu, and turn on Screen Tally, you will see a Red bar across the bottom of the screen to indicate when the unit is recording.

This is Displayed on the SDI Out as well as on the HDMI Out

Hope That Helps

Adam Stanislav · November 15th, 2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Mangrum

This is Displayed on the SDI Out as well as on the HDMI Out

Can it be optionally turned off, please?

Dan Keaton · November 15th, 2010, 07:05 PM

Dear Adam,

Are you working with a nanoFlash or Flash XDR?

I heard today that we had a problem with our Flash XDR firmware, the Public Beta, in that the Video|Screen Tally stayed on when E to E Direct was on.

I have personally not received a report about this staying on, in the nanoFlash version of the firmware, but it is certainly a possiblity.

Do you have Video|Screen Tally on or off? (Off should turn it off)

Andrew Stone · November 15th, 2010, 11:16 PM

I just want to pipe in and say, I really like the thin red "record" bar just above the bottom of the screen. Great tally solution. You can't miss it and it doesn't interfere with framing decisions.

Adam Stanislav · November 16th, 2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Adam,

Are you working with a nanoFlash or Flash XDR?

I was just asking. I have a nanoFlash, but have not used it for a while (I have to take care of my health before I can get back to shooting anything), and simply wanted to know whether there is an option to turn the record bar off.

Dan Keaton · November 16th, 2010, 09:06 AM

Dear Adam,

I am sorry that you are not in a position to shoot.

I hope you get better soon.

Yes, the Video|Screen Tally option can be set off, as desired.

But, in this Public Beta, for the Flash XDR, at least, we seem to have a problem in that it can not be turned off. I do not know, at this time, if this also affects the nanoFlash.

In either case, we will have this problem fixed prior to the Production Level firmware is released.

Tim Polster · November 16th, 2010, 09:32 AM

Thanks for your replies and for already adding this feature.

I need to update my firmware.

Dan Keaton · November 16th, 2010, 09:38 AM

Dear Tim,

At this time, 1.6.29 is the "Production Level" firmware.

1.6.226 is our Public Beta, in case you want to test the new features.

Andy Mangrum · November 16th, 2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Stanislav

Can it be optionally turned off, please?

Hey Adam,

As Dan mentioned before, it can be turned off by deselecting "Screen Tally" or Turning OFF E to E mode,

Which both are under the Video menu,

As well as the XDR Issue is Isolated to only XDR, It works Just fine in the last release 1.6.29 as well as in the beta 1.6.226

Best Regards

Adam Stanislav · November 16th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Thank you, Dan and Andy.

November 15th, 2010, 12:05 PM	#1
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Is it Possible...? Feature Request Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to display a recording indocator like a red dot via the Nanoflash output? I use the Nanoflash to record video via the HD-SDI from the camera but I use the HDMI output from the Nanoflash for monitoring. Is there a way to add this recording "red dot" to the image output from the Nanoflash? It would be great to have recording confirmation on the preview monitor instead of needing to look at the Nano screen which is pointed away from what I am shooting. Thanks

November 15th, 2010, 01:32 PM	#2
Andy Mangrum Sponsor: Convergent Design Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 166	Screen Tally / Solution Hello This is Andy with Convergent Design, With the Current Release and the beta release, if you turn on E to E Direct which is found under the Video menu, and turn on Screen Tally, you will see a Red bar across the bottom of the screen to indicate when the unit is recording. This is Displayed on the SDI Out as well as on the HDMI Out Hope That Helps __________________ Andy Mangrum, Tech Support Convergent Design, Inc

November 15th, 2010, 07:05 PM	#4
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Adam, Are you working with a nanoFlash or Flash XDR? I heard today that we had a problem with our Flash XDR firmware, the Public Beta, in that the Video\|Screen Tally stayed on when E to E Direct was on. I have personally not received a report about this staying on, in the nanoFlash version of the firmware, but it is certainly a possiblity. Do you have Video\|Screen Tally on or off? (Off should turn it off) __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

November 16th, 2010, 09:06 AM	#7
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Adam, I am sorry that you are not in a position to shoot. I hope you get better soon. Yes, the Video\|Screen Tally option can be set off, as desired. But, in this Public Beta, for the Flash XDR, at least, we seem to have a problem in that it can not be turned off. I do not know, at this time, if this also affects the nanoFlash. In either case, we will have this problem fixed prior to the Production Level firmware is released. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

November 16th, 2010, 09:38 AM	#9
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Tim, At this time, 1.6.29 is the "Production Level" firmware. 1.6.226 is our Public Beta, in case you want to test the new features. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

November 15th, 2010, 11:16 PM	#5
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	I just want to pipe in and say, I really like the thin red "record" bar just above the bottom of the screen. Great tally solution. You can't miss it and it doesn't interfere with framing decisions.

November 16th, 2010, 09:32 AM	#8
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Thanks for your replies and for already adding this feature. I need to update my firmware.

November 16th, 2010, 01:02 PM	#11
Adam Stanislav Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhinelander, WI Posts: 1,258	Thank you, Dan and Andy.