Firmware Update Enhances PIX-E Series Capabilities
Video Devices has released firmware version 1.10 for its PIX-E series of 4K-compatible recording monitors. The update adds several key features to the PIX-E5 and PIX-E5H models, including higher frame rate recording via HDMI, enhanced playback capabilities, and anamorphic desqueeze.
The new firmware also enables the ability to record at a higher frame rate of 1080p 120fps for high definition recording, ideal for capturing slow motion footage. Additionally, the update includes several playback enhancements, such as 16x fast forward and 16x rewind functionality, the ability to jog through playback frame-by-frame, and shuttle in slow or fast motion.
The firmware also features a new 3:2 pulldown removal option for input to file conversion, as well as more options for using external timecode. When set to 3:2 Pulldown, PIX-E Series monitors will automatically apply 3:2 pulldown if it detects a 3:2 cadence in an incoming 1080i 59.94 signal.
PIX-E5 and PIX-E5H Models Receive Updates
The PIX-E5 monitor now offers users 6G-SDI support of recording 4K over a single SDI cable for cameras like the Blackmagic URSA, plus the added ability to enable or disable a Lookup Table (LUT) on an SDI output. The update also includes the ability to select next or previous recorded files from Stop by pressing Rewind or Fast Forward soft key buttons.
PIX-E Series Enhancements
The PIX-E series of 4K recording monitors, which includes the PIX-E5 and PIX-E5H models, features a full suite of precision monitoring tools, plus the ability to record 4K and Apple ProRes edit-ready files to the mSATA-based SpeedDrive. The monitors are equipped with a high-resolution LCD display that is color accurate and sunlight viewable.