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2020v1 Argus Quick Start
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Argus Photo Finish Quick Start Guide
Oct 2020
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  • Page 1 2020v1 Argus Quick Start Manual Argus Photo Finish Quick Start Guide Oct 2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Photo Finish Picture ..................10 2.6 Link With Others ....................10 2.7 Preferences ..................... 10 info@timetronics.be www.timetronics.be Tel +32 (0)14 23 19 11 TimeTronics bv ING 363-1719463-81 Lammerdries-Oost 23B Fax +32 (0)14 23 20 24 BIC code : BBRUBEBB B-2250 Olen, Belgium...
  • Page 3: Preface

    This guide is intended for those users that have had prior experience with TimeTronics photo finish products and wish to have a quick overview of how the new Argus Photo Finish cameras operate. This guide assumes that the user has the software installed correctly and all hardware connected.
  • Page 4: Software Launching And Initial Set Up

    1. Software Launching and Initial Set Up When Launching the Argus software for the first time, there are some key points that need to be completed first before you can begin to use the Argus photo finish camera. 1.1 Ethernet Settings Please make sure your Ethernet connection settings are set to ‘Obtain an IP address...
  • Page 5 When this has loaded correctly, you will see the serial number of your photo finish camera in the ‘About’ window and you will see (when you click on the camera number) the camera functionality information to the right. You can now close this window and we can begin to use your new Argus photo finish camera!
  • Page 6: Main Window Overview

    2. Main Window Overview Now you have installed your licence key, you are ready to use your Argus photo finish camera for the first time. Here is a quick overview into the main window you will see during your time operating the Argus camera.
  • Page 7: All My Races

    Argus software, or imported via AthleticsManager data base/Excel import. NOTE: For previous users of TimeTronics MacFinish cameras, in the past you would normally link a photo finish recording of a race to the database race information after the race has been completed.
  • Page 8: Live Camera Preview

    2020v1 Argus Quick Start 2.3.1 Live Camera Preview Here is where you can see the live camera preview. For previous users of TimeTronics Macfinish software, this is similar to the Window→ Preview function. You will use this view before the competition to make final checks as to the alignment of your camera and lens zoom/focus.
  • Page 9: Camera Control

    When you select this icon, the camera control window will be opened, and this is where you will set all the options for your camera (frame rate/motion control/alignment/colour balance settings). For previous users of TimeTronics Macfinish software, this is similar to the Window→ Camera Control function.
  • Page 10: Photo Finish Picture

    You will also notice that above the photo finish picture, you will see the overview of the photo finish image (if functionality has been purchased). 2.6 Link With Others Here you can link the Argus photo finish software with additional external hardware, for example transponder timing system, scoreboards, or wind gauges. 2.7 Preferences In the Preferences section of the software, you can configure all of the main settings required for the operation of your Argus photo finish camera;...
  • Page 11 2020v1 Argus Quick Start © Copyright 2020 TimeTronics. All rights reserved. TimeTronics bv Lammerdries-Oost 23b B-2250 Olen Belgium Tel.: +32 (0) 14 23 19 11...

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