Contents Table of Contents Foreword Part I Important Safety Instructions Part II Antelope Pico Camera 1 Introduction ........................... 12 2 Pico Camera Interfaces ........................... 13 Back - Pico Camera Head ................................13 3 Pico Camera Connection Chart ........................... 14 4 Setup Procedure ...........................
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4 Overview ........................... 66 5 RCP Display ........................... 67 Memory Capacity Indicator ................................67 Loop Mode Indicator ................................67 Autoplay Mode Indicator ................................67 In / Out Point ................................68 Current Frame ................................68 Timeline ................................68 Antelope Camera Systems...
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................................81 IP Setup ................................82 USB Firmware Update ................................83 Part VI Connectors 1 Pico Camera Head Connectors ........................... 86 Camera Iris Motor Connector - Hirose 6pin f ................................86 Camera Focus Motor Connector - Hirose 6pin f ................................86 Iris Motor Connector - Hirose 6pin f ................................
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Power Connector 4Pin XLR Male ................................92 LAN Remote Control Port – CAT5 - RJ45 ................................92 Data RS 422 – CAT5 RJ45 ................................92 USB Firmware Update Port ................................92 Part VII Limited Warranties Part VIII Contact Index Antelope Camera Systems...
High speed is also the strength of our cameras providing speeds of up to 5000 fps. Like the Antelope, being a sentinel and always on guard, our high speed cameras record permanently into ring buffer and provide, with a push of the post trigger button, slow-motion live playback.
Operating Guide Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word 'apparatus' refers to the Antelope Pico camera, the Antelope Compact MKII camera, the Colibri Defilcker and the Cobra Link System and an its accessories, including OCP and RCP. 1. Read and understand these instructions.
The Antelope PICO records with up to 525 frames per second in native HD. The system is based on a 2/3" CMOS 2K image sensor and guarantees high detail and unsurpassed light sensitivity.
Antelope Pico Camera Pico Camera Interfaces 2.2.1 Back - Pico Camera Head 1. Connector I 2. Connector II 3. Connector III 4. Camera Iris Motor Connector 5. Camera Focus Motor Connector 6. Iris Motor Connector 7. Focus Motor Connector Antelope Camera Systems...
Antelope Pico Camera Setup Procedure 1. Connect the multi colored COAXPress cables to the camera head and the CCU according to the connector numbering and color. Make sure you connect the camera head connector I to connector I/R on the CCU, camera head connector II to connector II/G and connector III to connector III/B on the CCU.
Power Requirements 15-18 VDC Power Consumption Max 15W Operating Temperature -20 – 40°C Dimensions Camera Head 176 x 40 x 44mm Dimensions CCU 288 x 222 x 89mm Weight Antelope Pico Camera Head 380g Weight CCU 1200g Antelope Camera Systems...
26. HDSDI Slow-Motion Replay Output 1 27. HDSDI Slow-Motion Replay Output 2 28. HS-Link Connection to Camera Head I-RED 29. HS-Link Connection to Camera Head II-BLUE 30. HS-Link Connection to Camera Head III-GREEN 31. Genlock Interface Output Antelope Camera Systems...
Back - CCU Interfaces 40. USB Mini Service Port – For major updates only! 41. Power Indicator LED 42. CCU Status Indicator LED 43. Deflicker Status Indicator LED 44. CCU Touchscreen 45. USB Firmware Update Port 46. On/Off Switch Antelope Camera Systems...
NOTE: The port addresses of the other connected controllers must be set to the values shown here in the display. USB Firmware Update Antelope Camera System provides firmware updates for its devices to help address any known issues and to add new features. Update the CCU firmware using a USB flash drive: USB memory device requirements: - USB specification 2.0 (or higher) and should not have more in capacity than 4GB.
RCP 725 SLAVE ROP 735 D/C 7. Remove the USB flash drive. NOTE: If you have any difficulty carrying out these instructions, please contact Antelope Camera System. Baudrate Setup It is possible to change the data rate in bits per second (baud) for serial data transmission between the control units.
Press ADD next to the IP address to change the IP of the CCU. To enter the new IP address use the on screen keyboard on the bottom on the screen. Use the back button to navigate back and the C button to clear your entry. The mask and gateway settings can be changed accordingly. Antelope Camera Systems...
Operating Guide Operational Control Panel (OCP) The Antelope Operational Control Panel is designed to give instant access to all functions with regards to image processing. It is compatible with the Antelope Pico and Compact cameras. Back - OCP Interfaces 50. Power In Connector (12V) 51.
L. Black Stretch / Flare Button M. White Balance Button N. Gamma Adjustment Button O. User Matrix / Scene Files Button P. X-10 Steps Button Q. Selecting Dial R. Iris Dial / Minimotor Adjust Dial S. OCP Display Antelope Camera Systems...
This feature is very useful to keep settings for different light situations or operating environments. There are additionally four Scene File memory slots available. They allow to store the actual camera setup (values of all settings). This feature is very useful to keep custom settings for different operating environments. Antelope Camera Systems...
CHOOSE OPTION LOAD <= SAVE DELETE Once you choose a menu item use the Select dial (Q) to select. Selecting MULTIMATRIX PRESETS enters the Multi Matrix Correction Presets (MCC) menu Antelope Camera Systems...
To delete all the settings for the selected memory slot, just press and hold the Select dial (Q). CONFIRM DELETE Presets => NO By turning the Select dial (Q) you select YES or NO. Confirm your choice by pressing the Select dial (Q) once. Antelope Camera Systems...
Allows you to adjust the RGB colors per channel. Red Gain Values range from -500-500 Green Gain Values range from -500-500 Blue Gain Values range from -500-500 Red Pedestal Values range from -500-500 Green Pedestal Values range from -500-500 Blue Pedestal Values range from -500-500 Antelope Camera Systems...
Reverse - Allows to change the rotation direction of the applied zoom motor. Values are on/off. Speed - This parameter defines the speed of the zoom motor. Values are 0.1-3.0 Ref.-Calibrate Zoom - Use to calibrate the zoom motor to the actual lens Antelope Camera Systems...
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Note! If Reference (REF.) indicates TODO, you have to calibrate the respective motor : This is done by Selecting REF. with the Select Dial (Q). Then start the calibration by pressing the Select Dial (Q). After the calibration is finished correctly, the display switches from TODO to Done. Antelope Camera Systems...
Tri-Level - Tri-Level Sync Crosslock - Crosslock Sync - Make sure you set the right crosslog video format in the Crosslog Signal menu Pal BB - Black Burst PAL Standard NTSC BB - Black Burst NTSC Standard Antelope Camera Systems...
For example, the hue and saturation of a shirts red petal can be changed, while keeping other colors unchanged. In addition to such special effects work, this function is also useful for matching color among multiple cameras, or for reproducing the color characteristics of another camera Antelope Camera Systems...
The default function returns all Multi Matrix values to their defaults. Select YES or NO with Select dial (Q). The arrow indicates the active item. By turning the Select dial (Q) you change the settings, then press the Select dial (Q) once. CONFIRM LOAD DEFAULT DEFAULT: =>YES Antelope Camera Systems...
Select YES or NO with Select dial (Q). The arrow indicates the active item. By turning the Select dial (Q) you change the settings, then press the Select dial (Q) once. CONFIRM REBOOT CAMERA: =>YES The process to reset the camera will take approximately 20 seconds. Antelope Camera Systems...
Press the Menu Dial (E) once to stop the sleep mode. 4.10.8 Reset to Factory Defaults The reset to factory defaults function resets the Antelope PICO back to its manufacturer default settings. . Select YES or NO with Select dial (Q). The arrow indicates the active item. By turning the Select dial (Q) you change the settings, then press the Select dial (Q) once.
00000000 xx xxx-xx software release id: 000000:000000 00 0000 00 Controllers Displays the hardware and firmware info about the connected controllers, like RCP, OCP, Splitter and Motors. OCP: v.3.98 RCP: v.3.89 Splitter: v.3,91 M. Box: v.3.91 Antelope Camera Systems...
Full Frame (25psf) - full slow motion playback at "normal" speed Full Frame EXT (extended) - plays out video sequence at half speed By choosing the Full Frame EXT setting it is possible to simulate a virtual slow motion playback at up to 700fps. Antelope Camera Systems...
Increasing the black stretch brings out details and better definition in the shadows, but keeps the absolute black to stay black. Adding some black stretch helps also to lift dark areas up in order to put off possible noise in the black. Values range from -20 -+127 Antelope Camera Systems...
Values are 0-100% Flare RED - Anti-Flare feature compensates for red flares Values are 0-100% Flare Green - Anti-Flare feature compensates for green flares Values are 0-100% Flare Blue - Anti-Flare feature compensates for blue flares Values are 0-100% Antelope Camera Systems...
Select the Custom menu item by turning the Select dial (Q), then press the Select dial (Q) once. By turning the Select dial (Q) you change the settings. Confirm your settings by pressing the Select dial (Q) once. Antelope Camera Systems...
Select dial (Q) once. Deflicker Menu Settings Strength - sets the degree of the deflicker effect Values range from 0-12 The higher this value is set, the less flicker is visible and the cleaner the processed image looks. Antelope Camera Systems...
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If you have a scene with special lights and there are only poor results, please do not hesitate to contact us and send us a sample clip and we will improve our algorithm. Note! When working daylight conditions with no artificial light the deflicker engine must be disabled! Antelope Camera Systems...
The knee helps to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camera. Values are off - Knee function switched off on - Knee function switched on Knee Point Sets the position of the knee point output level. Antelope Camera Systems...
CHOOSE OPTION LOAD <= SAVE DELETE Once you choose a menu item use the Select dial (Q) to select. 4.18 Preview Button Pressing the Preview Button (K) provides live camera signal on the reference monitor. Antelope Camera Systems...
Press the Master Black Dial (J) once and adjust the master black setting by turning the Master Black Dial (J) . Values range from -2047 - +2048 Please note! While being in the motor menu the Master Black Dial (J) adjusts the focus. Antelope Camera Systems...
Operational Control Panel (OCP) 4.20 USB Firmware Update Antelope Camera System provides firmware updates for its devices to help address any known issues and to add new features. Update the OCP firmware using a USB flash drive: USB memory device requirements: - USB specification 2.0 (or higher) and should not have more in capacity than 4GB.
It is necessary to reboot the OCP in order for new settings to take effect. This can be done by selecting and pressing REBOOT on the bottom right of the menu. Note! The port address is factory set to 715 and should always match the values indicated in the CCU touchscreen display (44). Antelope Camera Systems...
Mode Values are Encoder - choose this setting for fixed focal lenses without integrated motors Freerun - choose this setting for motors without encoder (e.g. Fishface) DC - choose this setting for zoom lenses with integrated motors Antelope Camera Systems...
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(connected to CCU). Values are Note! If no motor is attached the Zoom Ct. Loc. is - NO - DC Zoom Rel Here you select how the connected external hand rocker operates. Values are Absolute Antelope Camera Systems...
1080p 25 1080p 29.97 1080p 30 1080p 50 1080p 60 720p 50 720p 59.94 720p 60 Freq. Shift - Allows to fine tune the deflicker signal processing results. Values range from -233 - +517 (Recommended value is 0) Antelope Camera Systems...
TFLT is an enhanced denoise filter to reduce the very disturbing line flicker, that occurs in rare cases. TFLT LIVE - reduces the line flicker in the live output Values are ON / OFF Note! It is recommended to keep this setting always off. Antelope Camera Systems...
Values are ON / OFF Note! This setting should be always ON. Since each sensor receives its own individual noise pattern file, which is stored in the CCU, it is not possible to mix different camera heads and CCUs. Antelope Camera Systems...
The OCP displays DEEP RESET COMPLETE and returns to the menu again after the reset is finished. Note! After performing a deep reset, make sure you switch the Fixed Pattern on again. Also check the Playmode and Multimatrix settings! Antelope Camera Systems...
Choose RESET to reset all changed values or INTERPOLATE to apply all changes made in this menu. This calculates the new look up tables (LUTs) for the changed parameters. Note! - This has always to be done to apply the samples point changes! Antelope Camera Systems...
MEM TEST <= SUCCESS MEM TEST <= FAIL The display should show SUCCESS. FAIL indicates a defective EEPROM module. Note! In case this test indicates FAIL, get in touch with Antelope Camera System GmbH have your unit serviced. Antelope Camera Systems...
[0% - 100%] BIT DEPTH [8,10] PLAY MODE [interlaced, full frame psf, fullframe extended] GAIN/HUE GAIN [0db - 24db] [-128 - 127] BL. STRETCH/FLARE B. STRETCH [-20 - 127] FLARE RGB [0% - 100%] FLARE RED [0% - 100%] Antelope Camera Systems...
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2 SCENE FILE 3 loads user preset 3 SCENE FILE 4 loads user preset 4 MULTIMATRIX PRESETS NO MATRIX no MM preset SONY MATRIX Sony MM preset GRASS VALLEY MATR. Grass MM preset PANASONIC Panasonic MM preset Antelope Camera Systems...
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[Encoder, FREE RUN, DC] IRIS SPEED [0%-100%] IRIS CT. LOC [CCU, OCP] FOCUS SPEED [0%-100%] FOC. CT. LOC [CCU, OCP] ZOOM SPEED [0%-100%] ZOOM CT. LOC [CCU, OCP] DC ZOOM REL [ABSOLUTE, RELATIVE] MATRIX [-512 - 512] [-512 - 512] Antelope Camera Systems...
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D/C CHECK [ON, OFF] FIXED PATTERN [ON, OFF] CAM ENG RESET deep reset - loads eng factory defaults GAMMA ADV opens 24 point gamma interpolation MEM TEST check EEPROM --> success if ok --> fail if not ok Antelope Camera Systems...
- go back to the operating menu by pressing the Menue Dial (D) twice Back - RCP Interfaces 60. Power In Connector (12V-18V) 61. Data LAN Remote Control Port (to OCP) 62. RS-422 Remote Control Port (to CCU) 63. USB Firmware Update Port (upper USB Port) Antelope Camera Systems...
Operating Guide Overview The Antelope Remote Control Panel (RCP) is designed to give instant access to all functions with regards to video recording and fast access slow-motion back. It is compatible with the Antelope Pico and Compact Mark II cameras.
If the Loop Mode Indicator (T) is displayed with a red background it indicates that Loop Mode is switched on. 5.5.3 Autoplay Mode Indicator The Autoplay Mode Indicator (S) displays the loop mode status. If the Autoplay Mode Indicator (S) is displayed with a transparent background it indicates that Loop Mode is switched off. Antelope Camera Systems...
Pre-Trigger mode (Pre-Trigger Indicator (U)). The remaining recording time (in Seconds) after pushing the Trigger Button (E) is indicated above the timeline (R) behind the letters PTR. It counts down the remaining recording time until this clip is saved and available for playback. Antelope Camera Systems...
By turning the Select dial (K) you can change the settings. Confirm your changed settings by pressing the Select dial (K) once FPS <= 350 PLAY MODE : F:AUTO DEL.: REBOOT... D/C CHECK BIT DEPTH Antelope Camera Systems...
Select YES or NO with Select dial (K). The arrow indicates the active item. By turning the Select dial (K) you change the settings, then press the Select dial (K) once. CONFIRM REBOOT CAMERA: =>YES The process to reset the camera will take approximately 20 seconds. Antelope Camera Systems...
Select dial (K) you change the settings. Confirm your settings by pressing the Select dial (K) once. Play Mode Values are Interlaced (50i) Full Frame (25psf) Full Frame EXT (extended) - plays out video sequence in half speed Antelope Camera Systems...
ON the replay starts immediately after triggering. Values are On / Off Select On or OfFf with Select dial (K). The arrow indicates the active item. By turning the Select dial (K) you change the settings, then press the Select dial (K) once. Antelope Camera Systems...
Key 2 – Mark 1 Button (C) Key 3 – Goto 1 Button (I) Key 4 – Goto 2 Button (J) Please note! This Menu item is only available in Full Auto Mode and otherwise it is grayed out! Antelope Camera Systems...
Select the respective item by turning the Select dial (K), then press the Select dial (K) once. The arrow indicates the active item. By turning the Select dial (K) you change the settings. Confirm your settings by pressing the Select dial (K) once. Values are 0-99 Antelope Camera Systems...
In this mode, when pushing the Trigger Button (E) 50% of the previous buffered video sequence (duration depends on the available capture time) in the actual memory bank are stored and an additional 50% will be recorded before this clip is then saved and available for playback. Antelope Camera Systems...
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Note! While recording a high-framerate sequence in Pre-Trigger mode you can shift the trigger point to a later trigger point by pushing the Trigger Button (E). With each push of the Trigger Button (E) the the trigger point is newly set. Antelope Camera Systems...
Operating the RCP 5.8.1 Memory Bank The Antelope Pico has a user configurable number of memory partitions, they are referred to as “banks”, from 1 up to 4. These banks are represented in the top row of the display (N) by 4 squares (O).
This feature can only be used with one memory bank. Note! TheTrigger Button (E) is lit red while the camera is recording. Note! Banks which are in use and therefor have the status Play cannot be deleted! Antelope Camera Systems...
(by default the last frame of the bank). The In / Current / Out Indicator (O) displays the starting frame, the currently displayed frame and the end frame of the actual video clip. Antelope Camera Systems...
Note! Banks which are in use and therefor have the status Play cannot be deleted! Banks can be protected against erasure (locked) by simultaneously pushing the Clear Bank/Lock Bank button (M) and the corresponding Bank Number Button (A). Bank Number Button (A). Antelope Camera Systems...
It is necessary to reboot the OCP in order for new settings to take effect. This can be done by selecting and pressing REBOOT on the bottom right of the menu. Note! The port address is factory set to 725 and should always match the values indicated in the CCU touchscreen display (44). Antelope Camera Systems...
Remote Control Panel (RCP) 5.8.10 USB Firmware Update Antelope Camera System provides firmware updates for its devices to help address any known issues and to add new features. Update the RCP firmware using a USB flash drive: USB memory device requirements: - USB specification 2.0 (or higher) and should not have more in capacity than 4GB.
Operating Guide Connectors Pico Camera Head Connectors 6.1.1 Camera Iris Motor Connector - Hirose 6pin f Pin 1: M - Pin 2: M + Pin 3: E1 Pin 4: 5V Pin 5: GND Pin 6: 6.1.2 Camera Focus Motor Connector - Hirose 6pin f...
6.2.10 USB Firmware Update Port Pin 1: Vcc Pin 2: Data - Pin 3: Data + Pin 4: GND Pin 5: Housing Note! The USB-Port is a maintenance port only. This port is NOT used for general operation. Antelope Camera Systems...
Pin 1: RX (+) or A Pin 2: RX (-) or B Pin 3: TX (+) or Y Pin 4: TX (-) or Z Pin 5: NC Pin 6: NC Pin 7: NC Pin 8: NC Pin 9: NC Pin10: NC Antelope Camera Systems...
USB Firmware Update Port Pin 1: Vcc Pin 2: Data - Pin 3: Data + Pin 4: GND Pin 5: Housing Note! The USB-Port is a maintenance port only. This port is NOT used for general operation. Antelope Camera Systems...
USB Firmware Update Port Pin 1: Vcc Pin 2: Data - Pin 3: Data + Pin 4: GND Pin 5: Housing Note! The USB-Port is a maintenance port only. This port is NOT used for general operation. Antelope Camera Systems...
Operating Guide Limited Warranties Antelope Camera Systems GmbH (hereafter AntelopeCS) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. Labor and parts are warranted for two years from the date of the first customer purchase. Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place. NOTE: All products returned to Antelope Camera Systems for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer. This equipment complies the requirements of: EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);...
Cam FPS Duocam Cam Select Cam Select Button 25, 29 - E - Camera Focus Motor Connector Camera Focus Motor Connector, Pico EEPROM Test Camera Interfaces Engineer Menu, OCP Camera Iris Motor Connector Enhanced Denoise Filter 54, 55 Camera Iris Motor Connector, Pico...
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Horizontal Offset Genlock Flip Image Focus Control Hybrid Log-Gamma Focus Dial Focus Mode - I - Focus Motor Connector Focus Motor Connector, Pico I/O Connector, CCU Format In / Current / Out Indicator (O) Interfaces, CCU Interfaces, OCP FPS/Exposure Button Interfaces, RCP...
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Overview OCP Loop Triggering Overview RCP - M - - P - Mark 1 /2 Pattern Mark 1/2 Buttons Pico Camera Head Connectors Mark IN / OUT Play Button Master Black Play Mode 40, 71 Master Black Dial 25, 48...
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Video Format Software Update, CCU Video Level Software Update, OCP Video Mode Software Update, RCP Sofware Realease ID - W - Specifications, Pico Standard Trigger White Balance Standard Trigger mode 72, 81 White Balance Button Standby Mode 38, 74 Workflow Setup...
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