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Flex4K
P H A N T O M
M A N U A L
PN: ZDOC-64105-MA-0001 Rev 1
When it's too fast to see, and too important not to.
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  • Page 1 Flex4K P H A N T O M M A N U A L PN: ZDOC-64105-MA-0001 Rev 1 When it’s too fast to see, and too important not to. ®...

  • Page 2: Pn: Zdoc-64101-Ma-0001 Rev

    ® Phantom Flex4K M A N U A L 100 Dey Road Wayne, NJ 07470 USA +1.973.696.4500 phantom@visionresearch.com PN: ZDOC-64101-MA-0001 Rev 1 Last Updated: June 2014 www.visionresearch.com Phantom Flex4K Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C o n t e n t s Camera Overview Connectors Quick Start Guide On-Camera Controls Phantom CineMag IV & CineStation IV Control via Phantom Software Download & Image Processing Video Configurations Accessories Support Written and produced by the Marketing Department at Vision Research.

  • Page 4: Camera Overview

    • 32 GB or 64 GB of internal volatile RAM memory • Phantom CineMag IV non-volatile recording media (1 TB & 2 TB) • Monitoring: Three main 3G HD-SDI outputs, which can be configured as independent 4:4:4 1080p signals, or used together to supply a dual-link 4K output while maintaining a live HD signal •...
  • Page 5 Mac. This ™ recorders. The outputs can also be switched from provides the ability to download Flex4K raw files in Mac displaying standard gamma to a pre-set Log curve. OSX, and direct compatibility with most Quicktime-based edit and color grading software.

  • Page 6: Connectors

    Ethernet connection. Sync 12-pin Fischer – For F-Sync, TC In, TC Out, Audio, Trigger signal via Capture cable or Flex4K Mini Break- Out-Box (Mini-BOB). 12 - 28 VDC Power 3-pin Fischer – For Primary power (+12 - 28 VDC unregulated) input.
  • Page 7 Component VF 7-pin Fischer – Provides +12V power and component signal for viewfinders such as the Sony HDVF35W. Also works with the Phantom YPRPB cable. This connector can be factory-replaced with a 20-pin Hirose for Panasonic viewfinders, contact your sales rep for more details.

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Perform Black Reference The Flex4K is unlike previous Phantom cameras in that a black reference is not required under most circumstances. However, if you notice the black level shift, hold down the ‘Tools’...
  • Page 9 Press the button above ‘Save’ to save the marked Save to Phantom CineMag IV portion of the selected cine to a Phantom CineMag IV (This option is disabled when playing back a cine from the mag).

  • Page 10: On-Camera Controls

    Note: User menu is not active in early camera firmware. Enters playback menu allowing takes to be played, Play edited, and saved to Phantom CineMag IV. Power Powers up camera when running on battery. Hold for 5 seconds to power-off camera.
  • Page 11 Playback Mode - Tap to set ‘Mark out’ point. User 1 / Forward Playback Mode - Long press re-sets ‘Mark Out’ point. Trigger The left side ‘Save to CineMag’ function will be added in an upcoming firmware update. Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Controls...
  • Page 12 (indicates low battery). Sets the acquisition resolution (width x height), Resolution in pixels. Tools Display This field displays the ‘Tools’ function status when active (Zoom 1; Zoom 2; Threshold; and the BREF status). Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Controls...
  • Page 13 Smaller resolutions object in front of the camera. The white subject area must generally allow for higher speeds. not be fully saturated in order to accurately perform the Auto WB. Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Controls...
  • Page 14 • Loop Mode - image data is recorded to camera internal memory (RAM buffer / circular buffer) prior to saving it to an attached Phantom CineMag IV or external hard drive. • EI (Exposure Index) is a reference value for the...
  • Page 15 Resolution Common 4K resolutions The Flex4K sensor can run in either 4K mode (4096 pixels across) or 2K mode (2048 pixels across). In 4K mode the image format is Super-35mm, and in 2K mode the image format is windowed (closer to Super-16mm).
  • Page 16 Navigation Press ‘Playback’ button to start playback of last take (whether in RAM or Phantom CineMag IV). Tap the ‘Return’ button to access previous screen. Tap ‘Trigger’ button to jump to ‘Home’ menu. The video will return to ‘Live’ state, unless multi-cine (partitions) are in use.
  • Page 17 Lowering the toe value will lift the shadow detail without affecting the highlights. By default, this setting is 1.0, however a change in Exposure Index (E.I.) can change this value, so it will commonly display a value between 0.1 and 1.0. Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Controls...
  • Page 18 SMPTE or IRIG standards suitable signal connected to the video return connector. Aux 1 sets the Auxiliary 1 port of the Flex4K Mini-BOB Frame Lines: Select to display a variety of popular output (or black labeled cable on the capture cable) to switch resolutions to overlay on the video image - generally used between: F-Sync, Memgate, Event and Strobe signals.
  • Page 19 Ready (output): When Ready signal is high it indicates that the camera is in capture mode. Using PCC, signal Flex4K Mini-BOB and The Flex4K’s Sync port is compatible with a multi-bnc can be set to go low at trigger or at the end of recording. Capture Cable...

  • Page 20: Phantom Cinemag Iv & Cinestation Iv

    Phantom CineMag IV & CineStation IV Phantom CineMag IV On the back of the Phantom CineMag IV are a number of LED indicators that show the current Phantom Indicators Introduction The Phantom CineMag IV is a high-speed solid-state CineMag IV status.
  • Page 21 Cine…’ button, and from the popup menu select ‘Save All from a CineMag IV Flash Cines To File.’ To remove the Phantom CineMag IV, press the red tab Removing a CineMag IV In the subsequent save dialog window, navigate to the on the side door, and pull the CineMag out of the camera.
  • Page 22 Erasing a CineMag IV A CineMag IV can be erased via the on-camera control menu of the Flex4K or in Phantom PCC and PVP software from the camera or CineStation IV. From the camera body, tap the Control Knob and navigate to the CineMag menu.
  • Page 23 CAT 6A (or greater) cable from the 10Gb Ethernet port on the CineStation to an approved 10Gb NIC (Network Pre-Installation Phantom control software is certified to operate with the Interface Card) in the host computer, and use the following following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows...
  • Page 24 Play and Manager. or save a Cine recorded into the camera’s RAM to a hard drive, or installed Phantom CineMag IV. PVP is extremely When first started, the ‘Manager’ tab is selected. It is in effective when used with the high-resolution cameras...
  • Page 25 The ‘Image Tools’ window is used to view a ‘Histogram’ unit to set is PTF (Post Trigger Frames) covered later in and change settings that affect the computer display and this section. The Phantom Flex4K does not support EDR the video output of the camera. (Extreme Dynamic Range) exposure.
  • Page 26 Right mouse click on area that resembles white in the Bit Depth: The Flex4K camera operates in 12-bit mode Camera Settings are used image in the ‘Preview’ or Playback’ panel, then click on only.
  • Page 27 ‘Record’ button. Once the supplied frame sync clock pulse is supplied to drive camera is recording directly to the Phantom CineMag IV the frame rate. This can be used to synchronize the ‘Record’ button changes to a ‘Stop Recording’ button.
  • Page 28 Click the ‘Save Cine...’ button to save the edited cine to the computer’s hard drive. Use the ‘Video Control’ buttons to review the cine. If you wish to save the clip to an attached Phantom Rewind CineMag IV, click the down-arrow to the right of the ‘Save Pause Cine...’...
  • Page 29 ‘Save to Flash’ button to save it as the equivalent menu in PCC. It can be used to adjust to the Phantom CineMag, or ‘Save to File…’ to download image processing parameters including; brightness, it to the computer.

  • Page 30: Download & Image Processing

    ‘Phantom Cine Toolkit’. Séance is designed for playing and downloading the CineMag IV via Gb Ethernet (camera) or 10Gb Ethernet (CineStation IV). The Phantom Cine Toolkit allows for cine raw files to be viewed on the Mac in a quicktime .mov wrapper. This Séance Overview ™...
  • Page 31 Glue Tools Séance and the Cine Toolkit for you must add one of the following annotations to the the Flex4K. This is a special package designed to work end of the file name: ‘!n’ or ‘+n (where n is the number with files from the Flex4K only, however an upgrade is between 1 to 8).

  • Page 32: Video Configurations

    Example: +4 The software automatically creates a separate folder for Features The Flex4K has three main 3G HD-SDI outputs, one each of the files being converted, assigns the original file additional HD-SDI output reserved for viewfinder, a name, and appends the appropriate image number and component viewfinder signal and one 3G HD-SDI input file extension to each image.
  • Page 33 1080p /1.5G for viewfinder compatibility. for a continuous clean live feed and ultra slow-motion playback. This ‘Versatile SDI’ feature works with both HD and 4K video outputs. Multi-channel SDI Diagrams to illustrate the various video configurations: Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 8: Video Configurations...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    By exposing in the Phantom log mode, you get a 1.8 stop exposure index (EI) The bracket plate mounts to the top of the camera, in a boost which takes advantage of the sensor’s low noise variety of positions: floor and maximizes the dynamic range.
  • Page 35 Battery Mount The adjustable arm mounts to the viewfinder, and then The Flex4K ships with a blank back, and different battery can be adjusted to the desired position on the camera mounts are available as accessories. body. An HD-SDI cable and 12V power cable are also Vision Research offers the following options: included and connects to the front left side of the camera.
  • Page 36 Recommended batteries Phantom Remote Control Unit A Flex4K and CineMag when running at maximum speed can consume close to 140 watts of power. (RCU) When using batteries in the 12-14.4V range Vision Research recommends only high capacity batteries which can supply at least 10 Amps (at 14V) when fully charged.

  • Page 37: Support

    Lens Mounts Riser An important accessory for the Flex4K is a riser adapter to bring the camera’s optical axis to the correct height to work with standard 19mm bridge plates and common The Phantom Flex4K always ships standard with a 35mm 35mm film accessories.
  • Page 38 Support Bottom View Top View Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 10: Support...
  • Page 39 Right View Front View Rear View Left View Side View showing sensor plane Front View (uncapped) Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 10: Support...
  • Page 40 16 meters XTXD RS-232 Transmit Data +5V maximum, nomally limted to 16 meters IOGND2 RS-232 Ground - all the serial ports are not isolated and should only be connected to properly earthed equipment Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 10: Support...
  • Page 41 IRIG Swings to RS-232 levels of (Female) 4-pin Hirose part # HR10A-7P-4P +/- 9V Capture cable = Blue Function GND Chassis Ground RTALLY Red Tally GTALLY Green Tally +12 VDC / up to 1.5 Amps Phantom Flex4K Manual Chapter 10: Support...
  • Page 42 Dual-link 3G 2160p 23.9, 24, 25 and 29.9 signals What formats are saved At the time of introduction and first shipments the Flex4K The three main outputs are separated as 1x monitor will only save uncompressed Cine Raw data to the on the Phantom CineMag (MON) output, and 2x recording (REC) outputs.
  • Page 43 Quad-link 4K video, or 4K P60? between a rolling shutter and 4K video formats are 2160 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, to bottom. The Flex4K has a rolling shutter that has a global shutter? and 30p. progressive scan time of 1/ maximum frame rate per the given resolution.
  • Page 44 What is the difference The Flex4K sensor natively operates in either 4K or 2K The resolution controls in PCC software are somewhat between ‘Native’, ‘Scaled’, mode. Any output resolution that is not 4096 or 2048 different, and allow more flexibility in choosing how the pixels wide is considered non-native, and as such the images are captured and output.
  • Page 45 OLPF (optical low pass filter) surface. The sub-microsecond level. In addition to IRIG, the Flex4K can best way to check is to remove the lens and look at the timecode? particularly at accept and also output SMPTE timecode.
  • Page 46 1002 Monterey Commons, Suite 200 OLPF or sensor. Stuart, Florida 34996 USA • Always keep the Phantom body cap on the camera T: +1.973.696.4500 when there is no lens attached. F: +1.973.696.0560 Due to differences in various lenses and other mechanical...
  • Page 47 Phantom Flex4K Manual Phantom Flex4K Manual...
  • Page 48 Ph: +1.772.286.7000 Fax: +1.772.286.6206 Vision Research Ltd. - UK Suite F8, Bedford i-lab Priory Business Park Stannard Way, Bedford MK44 3RZ, United Kingdom Ph: +44 1234 834 850 Fax: +44 1234 834 851 PN: ZDOC-64101-MA-0001 Rev 1 Phantom Flex4K Manual...

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