2013Monitors forum
Cinetronic Generation 2 monitor technical issues, solutions, and user experiences
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The monitor initially had firmware issues with progressive segmented frame (PsF) signal detection, particularly with 720p 24PsF which is not a valid SMPTE standard, though 1080p 24PsF was stated as acceptable.
- Some units experienced overheating problems that were addressed through a hardware retrofit offered by the manufacturer.
- Touch button sensitivity was initially too high, responding to hovering fingers without contact, which was addressed in firmware updates.
- The monitor did not retain frameline and touchpad backlight settings after power-off until a July 2013 firmware update resolved this.
- Tally input detection required modification when using photosensor tally systems, as the input was designed to accept a 2-24V range and needed a resistor added for simple photosensor setups.
- Anton Bauer battery plates could backfeed power through the 8-pin LEMO connector, requiring a diode modification inside the monitor.
- Firmware installation was initially limited to Windows systems only, with Mac and Linux users able to use virtualization software as a workaround.
- Some users reported image freezing and random input switching that improved after receiving heat sink upgrades and touch panel replacements.
- Ghosting artifacts were observed in the picture output, potentially related to 60Hz and 50Hz differences, though the cause remained unclear.
- The monitor did not reliably accept PsF signals from certain professional cameras like the Sony F65 and Alexa, despite accepting P signals from the same cameras.
Depends on
- Testing was limited mostly to theoretical validation rather than comprehensive field testing with actual cinema cameras.
- The PsF detection issue remained unresolved despite manufacturer claims of SMPTE compliance, with conflicting reports about 1080p PsF compatibility.
- Early firmware versions had significant stability issues that were only partially resolved through updates.
- Mac and Linux users faced barriers to updating firmware without access to Windows systems.
- The digital level accessory was not yet completed and functional during the discussion period, limiting the monitor's standalone usability.
- Some issues like ghosting artifacts had unclear root causes and no definitive solutions were established.