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IMAGE DISPL AY
The 'Zoom Actual Size' toolbar button resizes the images being displayed in the 'Preview/
Playback' panel to their actual size.
The 'Zoom Fit' toolbar button resizes the images to fit the panel. Images can also be
zoomed to a specific magnification ratio by selecting a number from the pull-down list to
the right of the 'Zoom Fit' button.
WHITE BAL ANCE (COLOR CAMER A S)
Performing a 'White Balance' should be the first step in color adjustment. White Balance
not applicable to monochrome cameras.
Right click on an area that resembles white or neutral area in the image, then click on the
'White Balance' pop-up window. It is not necessary to fill the frame with white—a small
target can be used.
It is recommended to perform the White Balance after a CSR and on a white or gray object
that is not fully saturated.
CAPTURE SE TUP: CAMER A & CINE SE T TINGS
Set Time: Synchronizes the timestamps embedded in the recorded image data to the
computer's clock.
Bit Depth: Most Phantom cameras operate in 12-bit mode only.
Partitions: Select the number of desired partitions (evenly divided memory segments)
from the 'Partitions' pull-down menu. For basic camera setups, this should be set to one.
Lens Control: Available for Canon EF lenses only, for control of aperture and focus.
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Backup & Restore: Allows for user and factory settings to
be saved and recalled from the camera's memory.
Resolution: Sets the camera's acquisition resolution. There
are several options in the pull-down menu. Alternatively,
type in a value and the closest valid resolution will be set.
Sample Rate: Sets the acquisition frame rate in frames-
per-second (fps).
Exposure Time (shutter): Sets the exposure time in
degrees, microseconds or percentage (this depends on
how the PCC preferences are set).
Exposure Index: Sets the exposure index (Effective ISO) of the
image by loading preset tone curves. Adjusting gamma, gain
and other settings will contribute to the overall EI value, and this
combined value is what should be used to determine lighting.
CSR (Current Session Reference): Closes the camera's internal
shutter and resets the black point of every pixel for optimal
image quality.
Image Range and Trigger Position: The slider represents the
memory buffer, with the 'Duration' indicated in seconds and the
total number of frames available.
The trigger position is indicated in the 'Last' pull-down menu
and as the 'T' slider along the timeline. The trigger position is
exactly when the trigger signal will be detected in the Cine.
KE Y ADVANCED SE T TINGS
The "Start/End of Recording Actions" section provides options of
actions that can automatically be performed at the start or end
of each shot, including:
•
Auto save to CineMag/Built-in Flash: This feature
saves a user-specified portion of a clip to the Phantom
CineMag immediately after recording.
•
Auto play Video Out: Begins playback after recording.
The range marked under 'Auto play Video Out' affects
both playback and saving to the Phantom CineMag.
•
Restart Recording: When enabled, automatically restarts the recording process
after the 'Auto' actions have been performed.
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