SmallHD’s Page OS v5.2.0 firmware update adds a couple of nice new features. This comes just a few months after the company released Page OS v5.0.0 which was a huge overhaul of its operating system.
One of the main reasons I personally like SmallHD monitors is that they continually update and add features and improvements to their monitors. With almost all of the cheaper monitors on the market, what you buy is what you get and it is very rare to see firmware updates or new features added.
What’s new in the Page OS v5.2.0 firmware update?
- Support for the Shotover addon on 4K Production Monitors
- Does not support sending overlays downstream
- Added Shotover addon back to 1300/1700/2400 Series Production Monitors
- Added the ability to change Page animation speed
- Settings-> Interface-> Pages (options are 1x, 2x, 3x, instant)
- Added Max Bright mode to Smart 5 monitors
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug breaking user registration, which caused monitor token to display as “UNKNOWN”
- Resolved pairing issues with the FOCUS 7 wireless monitors
- Switching inputs between HDMI and SDI no longer requires restarting the Vision 24
- Resolved update failures on the Smart 7 4K Wireless Modules
- ARRI IP menu now works with a joystick on Smart 5 monitors
- Resolved video artifacts (sparkles, incorrect colors) when using Full Range SDI
- Resolved issue with ARRI standby light indicator using camera control for ARRI
- Resolved issue with ARRI tree menu not updating when media inserted
- Resolved flashing of Sony FX9 Record Flag when camera was not recording
- Peaking Tool’s Brightness & Contrast settings are now preserved through power cycle
- Fixed a bug that would cause monitor page state to not save through power cycle
- Soft Function Buttons: Cycle zoom level now works properly
- Smart 7 output now works with 1080i50 and 1080i60
- Smart 7 output no longer breaks after switching input from 4K to 2K/1080p
- HDMI output now works on 10-bit formats for 4K Production Monitors
Known Issues in Release 5.2.0
- Image Capture may not work as expected on PQ color pipes
- The raw input data is captured using image capture. The overlaid image is NOT subject to the color pipe, it’s assumed that all images being overlaid are already in the same color space as the calibration target.
- CalMAN integration has not been finalized and fully validated
- Color Picker values are off by a small percentage
- Expected to be resolved in firmware version 5.3.0
This firmware is NOT compatible with SmallHD legacy monitors (DP1, DP6, DP4, AC7, and DP7-PRO. It is also NOT compatible with the DSMC3 RED Touch or Action 5 RED Touch.
SmallHD has also released Page OS v5.2.1, but this is a minor manufacturing update.
