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The MEMRECAM GX-5 is designed to analyze images moving at speeds not visible to the naked eye. The MEMRECAM GX-5 has an unitized configuration with an IC memory as the storage medium and the camera head structure that it divided and so is a high...
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Reproduction of all or part of this manual without the express written consent from NAC Image Technology, Inc. is prohibited. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. Copyright (C) 2016 NAC Image Technology, Inc. The copyright for this manual is owned by NAC Image Technology, Inc. - 2 - (00201)D...
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Read Before Using Safety Precautions To ensure safe use of this device, please completely read all of these following precautions before use. When using this device, the following symbols and warnings are displayed for areas where particular caution is necessary for safety. If there is a safety alert symbol within the description, please read the warning carefully before beginning operation.
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Handling Precautions Safety alert symbol This is a「Safety Alert Symbol」. This symbol is intended to alert the user of items or operations that could be dangerous to oneself or others during the use of this device. Carefully read the messages accompanying this symbol and follow the instructions to safely use this device.
Precautions for Use Caution Verify Power Input If using an AC adapter (option) to input power to the system, use AC100~240V/47~63Hz (for 4ch DRP) or AC100~240V/47~63Hz (8ch DRP), or DC20~32V for DC or battery usage. Check the voltage, frequency and polarity before connecting to a power source. Caution Operating Environment GX-5 DRP UNIT ・Use in locations where the ambient temperature is 0~+40°C and the RH is 30~80%.
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Caution Vibration and Shock The MEMRECAM GX-5 is a model that is designed and manufactured to have greater vibration and impact resistance, and is suitable for on-board installation. However, please be aware of the following conditions. ・The DRP and camera head have the vibration resistance and impact resistance properties.
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Caution Handling the Battery The MEMRECAM GX-5 is equipped with a standard memory backup battery so do not place in direct sunlight in vehicles, near fire, on the stove or any location with high temperatures. The battery could leak and adversely affect performance of the battery of its life.
Replacement cannot be made by the user so please contact the retail outlet or this company. Warranty The warranty period for the MEMRECAM GX-5 is for one year after delivery. For details, refer to the attached warranty. - 8 -...
Connections for Each Device 2.2.2 Connecting the Camera Head ····················································································· 2‐4 2.3 Power ······························································································································· 2‐5 2.3.1 ········································································· 2‐5 MEMRECAM GX-5 Startup Sequence 2.3.2 ·················································································· 2‐7 Remote Control J-PAD3 Startup 2.4 Camera Configuration Setup ··························································································· 2‐8 2.4.1 Camera Configuration Mode (Auto/Manual) Selection ··················································...
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2.10.1 PLAY Mode - Single Sequence Playback ································································ 2‐20 2.10.2 LOOP Mode - ················································································· 2‐21 Loop Playback 2.10.3 ······················································································ 2‐22 Playback at Varying Speeds 2.10.4 ··········································· 2‐23 Skip Forward, Fast Forward, Skip Backward and Rewind 2.10.5 ········································································································· 2‐24 Frame Jumping 2.10.6 Settings the Playback Range ·····················································································...
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3.2.11.1 Setting Method ································································································ 3‐36 3.2.11.2 ················································································· 3‐36 IRIG Synchronized Time 3.2.12 ······························································ 3‐37 Synchronized Signal Selection (SYNC SEL) 3.2.12.1 ································································································ 3‐37 Setting Method 3.2.12.2 ······························································· 3‐38 Synchronized EST Signal Recording Display During Recording 3.2.12.3 ············································································· 3‐38 3.2.13 ································································ 3‐39 Sync Signal Settings in VIEW (EST VIEW) 3.2.14 ·········································...
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5.2.18 Frame Relative Time Display Settings (REL TIME) ····················································· 5‐16 6. Troubleshooting ················································································································ 6‐2 Troubleshooting 6.1.1 ········································································· 6‐2 The VIEW Mode Cannot Be Accessed 6.1.2 The ARM Mode Cannot Be Accessed ·········································································· 6‐2 6.1.3 ···································· 6‐3 Trigger Input Does Not Work with the Remote Control J-PAD3 6.1.4 ··········································································...
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7.1.3.9 Precautions during C-Cam Use ············································································ 7‐10 7.1.4 µ-CAM ························································································································ 7‐11 7.1.4.1 Image Sensor ······································································································· 7‐11 7.1.3.2 Recording Speeds ································································································ 7‐11 7.1.3.3 Recording Speed and Pixels ················································································ 7‐11 7.1.3.4 Sensitivity ············································································································· 7‐11 7.1.3.5 Shutter ·················································································································· 7‐12 7.1.3.6 Camera Cable Length ·························································································· 7‐13 7.1.3.7 Lens Mount ···········································································································...
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8.1.4 Cables ······························································································································ 8‐2 8.1.5 5.7 inch LCD Viewfinder (No G-resistant function) ··························································· 8‐6 8.1.5.1 Installation Method for the LCD Finder MEMRECAM GX-5 ································· 8‐6 8.1.6 GX-HUB (G-resistant model) ···························································································· 8‐7 8.1.7 GX-HUBi (No G-resistant function, without FX SYS Connector) ······································ 8‐7 8.1.8 GX Remote cable ·············································································································...
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8.1.16 HR-Cam G Type F Mount Adapter ·················································································· 8‐9 8.1.17 SPM Lens(G Resistant Model / exclusive to the P2-Cam, S2-Cam) ························ 8‐10 8.1.18 HR-Cam SCP 21/4 G Resistant Lens f=21mm ··················································· 8‐10 8.1.19 HR-Cam SWH 15/4.5 G Resistant Lens f=15mm ··············································· 8‐10 8.1.20 C-Cam Tripod Plate(Side)...
Exterior View and Names of Each part The exterior of the MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP is shown below (Figure 1-1~2). Figure 1-1 MEMRECAM GX-5 8ch DRP exterior Figure 1-2 MEMRECAM GX-5 4ch DRP exterior (00201)D...
1.2.1 Front Panel The front panel of the MEMRECAM GX-5 8ch DRP, 4ch DRP are shown below (Figure 1-3~4). The current status for each port and the camera head connected to it is displayed on the front panel by eight PORT LED.
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P2-Cam, S2-Cam, C-Cam and μ-Cam are connectable to GX-5 with a maximum of four cameras. HR-Cam is connectable to GX-5 with a maximum of one camera. CAMERA PORT & PORT LED I/O CONNECTOR POWER SWITCH STATUS LED Figure1-4 MEMRECAM GX-5 4ch DRP(Front Panel) (00201)D...
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Input/Output Connector 1) There are four input/output connectors on the front panel. The input/output signals and cable connections for each connector are shown below (Table 1-2). Table1-2a GX-5 8ch DRP Input/Output Signals and Cable Connections Name of Name of Branch Input/Output Signal Connector Connector...
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3. ARM Command Input The MEMRECAM GX-5 will enter ARM mode when a signal is supplied to the Full Wired J2 cable, branch P20 (ARM-I). Please refer to / 7 / Specifications / APPENDIX D - Discrete Interface/ for additional details.
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Not lit No memory backup data (※1) Fail status: During MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP operation it indicates that a malfunction detected (i.e. abnormal power voltage, increase in the sensor temperature, abnormal trigger signal, etc.) (※2) The charge amount is impacted by differences in batteries and the ambient temperature, and is not precisely displayed.
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Operation of the power switch is shown below. It is assumed that the power supply is energized and connected to the MEMRECAM GX-5. 1. When the power switch on the front panel is set to「○」the MEMRECAM GX-5 is turned OFF. 2. When the power switch on the front panel is set to「|」the MEMRECAM GX-5 is turned ON.
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If the correct camera configuration is set, it is possible to operate a camera connected to a port with the LED Flashing yellow (slowly) “△”. Do not connect the camera with the power turned on. LED - OFF When the MEMRECAM GX-5 is first turned on, all the port LED remain off while the DRP starts PORT1 LED : Turn off LED –...
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LED – Flashing YELLOW (Quick) The port LED flashes yellow (quick) when a camera head is not connected to the enabled PORT1 (valid) port. It is necessary to perform one of the following. ④ ・Change the camera configuration to disable the port.
1.2.2 Side Panel The MEMRECAM GX-5 side panel (left) is shown below (Figure 1-3). Battery Box (Memory Backup) Figure 1-3 MEMRECAM GX-5 8ch DRP(Left Side Pane) Battery Box (Memory Backup) Figure 1-3 MEMRECAM GX-5 4ch DRP(Left Side Panel) Battery Box (Memory Backup) The memory backup battery is stored in the battery box on the left side panel.
1.2.3 Camera Head Configurations 1.2.3.1 Kind of camera head The camera head has five types of P2-Cam, S2-Cam, HR-Cam, C-Cam, μ-Cam, and there is a variation each. ・P2-Cam has four kinds in a standard cable type and casing tube cable type each and is eight kinds in total The straight head straight cable (SS) (Figure 1-7~Figure 1-8)
1.2.3.2 Types of HR-Cam Camera Cables and their External Appearances The two types of camera cables connecting to HR-Cam include the straight type and the angled type, and either can be used for the connection. The external appearance when the straight cable is connected to the back type camera head (Figure 1-30a), the external appearance when the straight cable is connected to the left type camera head (Figure 1-30b), the external appearance when the angled cable is connected to the back type camera head (Figure 1-30c) and the external appearance when the angled cable is connected to the left type...
1.2.3.3 Camera Head Sensor The P2-Cam, S2-Cam, HR-Cam,C-Cam, and μ-Cam sensor parts are shown below(Figures 1-31a,~ 1-31d ) Figure 1-31a P2-Cam, S2-Cam sensor part Figure 1-31b HR-Cam sensor Figure 1-31c C-Cam sensor part Figure 1-31d μ-Cam sensor part Always replace the cap to protect the sensor when the camera head is not in use. Take care to avoid dirt or other contaminants from entering in contact with the Warning sensor.
1.2.3.4 Camera Head Status LED Display There is an LED that shows the camera head status for the pigtail part on the P2-Cam, S2-Cam, HR- Cam, C-Cam and μ-Cam RELAYBOX. Refer to the following. ■P2-Cam, S2-Cam,C-Cam LED Status Display Figure 1-32 Status LED ■μ-Cam LED Status Display Figure 1-33 Status LED (μ-Cam RELAY BOX) The statuses shown in the LED display are in the following table.
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■HR-Cam LED Status Display(Displays the 2 PORT status with one LED) Shows whether or not the receiving side signal is locked. LED2 LED1 Figure 1-34b Status Display LED (HR-Cam) The following table shows the status of the screen, PORT and LED display. LED1 Flashing red LED Display...
1.3 Cables The Simple Cable Set J1, J2, J3 (Standard) which connects to the front panel is shown below. Please refer to / 7 / Specifications / 7.5 – Input Output/Connector/ for additional details TO TRIG&STATUS(J1) TRIG1 Figure 1-35a Simple J1 Cable (for GX-5 8ch DRP) TO TRIG&STATUS(J1) TRIG1 POWER...
Warning ground. If not grounded, electrical shock may occur from metal surfaces or other areas of this unit. This AC Adapter is a special part for the MEMRECAM GX-5 and should NOT be used with other devices. Warning 1-32...
1.5 HXLink (Figure 1-39). The control software HXLink is provided on a CD-ROM Please refer to the HXLink User's Manual for additional details. Figure 1-39 Control Software HXLink (00201)D 1-33...
2.1 The Flow of Operations There are three methods to operate the MEMRECAM GX-5 are as follows. J-PAD3 Remote Control HXLink Control Software External Input/Output signals Autopilot with the Sequence File on the USB Drive This user's manual describes operation using the J-PAD3 Remote Control and the External Input/Output signals are covered in the Specifications section.
It is possible to damage the electronics and/or electric shock. Warning Prepare the devices shown in Table 2-1 and connect as shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-1 Devices to Prepare Part Model Notes MEMRECAM GX-5 8ch DRP or V-338 Standard MEMRECAM GX-5 4ch DRP V-339 J1 simple cable 586396...
First, connect the camera head to the DRP before turning the power on. The two types of MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP include the type with 8 (8 ports) connectors for the camera head and the type with 4 (4 ports). Using multiple P2-Cam, S2-Cam, HR-Cam, C-Cam, µ-Cam units or using a mixture is acceptable (chart below).
2.3 Power Connect all the devices to the MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP before turning the power ON. Turn on the AC Adapter (power supply) or connect to a battery if used. Turn the ON/OFF power switch ON The MEMRECAM GX-5 starts up and enters STOP mode.
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After the diagnostics sequence is complete, the MEMRECAM GX-5 enters STOP mode. Nine information areas are superimposed at the top and bottom of the screen (Figure 2-6). Camera Trigger Trigger Frame Number Timing Time Counter Warning Message ...
■DRP Front Panel LED Display After turning the power ON to the MEMRECAM GX-5, the DRP front panel LED will display as shown in Figure 2-7 ① and ② until the automatic diagnostics have been completed. Once the MEMRECAM GX-5 starts up normally and enters the STOP mode, the DRP front panel LED will display that shown in Figure 2-7 ③...
2.4 Camera Configuration Setup In order to efficiently allocate system memory to each camera connected to the DRP, a camera configuration setup is required every time a camera is added or removed from use with the DRP. The port where the camera head is connected now becomes effective if the setting of the camera configuration is executed, and other ports become invalid.
2.4.1 Camera Configuration Mode (Auto/Manual) Selection Auto Mode to automatically change the camera configuration with the camera head connected at DRP startup. If changing the port where the camera head is connected and the CRP is restarted, the camera configuration is updated so there is no need to conduct camera configuration with the HXLink or J-PAD3.
Figure 2-11 CAMERA If there are multiple camera heads connected to the MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP, it is possible to display each camera image on the video side by side. As a result, it is possible to confirm all of the camera images when in STOP/VIEW/ARM/REC/PLAY/LOOP.
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(2) Chroma, white balance, RGB matrix and black balance calculations cannot be batch set. Also, if only non HR-Cam(P2-Cam、S2-Cam、C-Cam、μ-Cam)are connected to the GX-5 DRP, if only HR-Cam are connected or if using a combination of both, the video display screen layouts are shown in A~E as follows.
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E. Screen layout when there are five connections to the GX-5 8ch DRP that are not HR-Cam(P2-Cam、 S2-Cam、C-Cam、μ-Cam) The camera images are displayed in the locations corresponding to the port numbers. 2-12 (00201)D...
■Switching to STOP Mode Press the STOP button. The MEMRECAM GX-5 normally starts up in the STOP mode. If operating in any modes other than STOP press the STOP button to stop operation and return to STOP mode. Recording, playback and storage settings are configured while in STOP mode. Refer to【3 Recording and Playback Settings】and【4 Save Settings】for additional details.
■Image Display When the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in VIEW mode, the live image is shown on the video monitor (optional). The [STATUS] information box shows that the DRP is in mode (Figure 2-14).
2.8 Recording The MEMRECAM GX-5 memory is comprised of a ring buffer (circular memory) where the first recorded image and the last recorded image are connected while being stored to memory. When the recording starts the images are photographed and sequentially stored in the ring buffer (circular memory). After the ring buffer completes one cycle, each subsequent new image is overwritten.
■Image Display When the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in ARM mode, the image being recorded is shown on the video monitor (optional). The [STATUS] information box shows that the DRP is in mode (Figure 2-17).
Selection】for additional details on trigger timing. Once the recording ends, the unit automatically returns to STOP mode. ■Image Display When the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in REC mode, the image being recorded is shown on the video monitor (optional). The [STATUS] information box shows that the DRP is in mode (Figure 2-19).
If the battery is not charge, the battery backup function will de-activate and the images will be lost! Warning Connect the MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP to a reliable external power source (e.g. AC adapter). Do no rely on an external battery power source. 2-18...
2.10 Playback Recorded images can be played back as follows: PLAY Mode - Single sequence playback LOOP Mode - Loop playback Playback at Varying Speeds Skip Forward / Fast Forward / Rewind Frame Jumping Set Playback Range Figure 2-23 J-PAD3 Playback operation summary Figure 2-24 J-PAD3 Playback operation summary (using the dial)
2.10.1 PLAY Mode - Single Sequence Playback ■Switching to PLAY mode Press the PLAY button - or - push the Dial in From STOP mode, PLAY mode can be accessed by pressing the PLAY button or pushing dial in. Recorded images are played back sequentially. With Single Sequence Playback mode the images within a range are shown one time.
2.10.2 LOOP Mode - Loop Playback ■ Switching to LOOP mode Hold down the PLAY button – or – press the PLAY button twice From STOP mode, LOOP mode can be accessed by holding down the PLAY button or pressing the PLAY button twice.
2.10.3 Playback at Varying Speeds While in PLAY or LOOP mode, press the REV - or - FWD buttons to change the playback speed (Figure 2-22, 23). Each operation is shown in Table 2-3. Table 2-3 Changing Playback Speeds Playback Speed Change J-PAD3 Button Operation (Forward) Slow Down While in Forward playback press REV...
2.10.4 Skip Forward, Fast Forward, Skip Backward and Rewind While in STOP mode press the REV - or – FWD buttons or turn the dial to the RIGHT or LEFT to Skip Forward, Fast Forward, Skip Backward and Rewind. Table 2-5 shows each operation. Table 2-5 Skip Forward, Fast Forward, Skip Backward and Rewind Operation JPAD 3 Button Operation...
2.10.5 Frame Jumping While in STOP mode press the TRIG , REV , FWD buttons or turn the dial to the RIGHT turn the dial to the LEFT to jump to a particular frame. The operation to Jump to a Frame is shown in Table 2-6.
2.10.6 Setting the Playback Range While in STOP mode press the S.STEP , E.SET buttons to set the Starting and Ending playback range. As an alternative press the STOP and turn the dial to the RIGHT or LEFT to set the playback range.
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■ Playback Range – Video Display Below is the procedure for setting the playback starting and ending frame. 1) While in STOP mode, search for the start frame by pressing the FWD or REV buttons. 2) To set the starting frame, press the S.SET button.
The USB LED on the front panel will go out. Figure 2-40 End download Caution)Saved video files (MCFF) cannot be reloaded to the MEMRECAM GX-5 DRP. Saved video files (MCFF) can be played back with the control software for the HXLink. (00201)D...
3.1 Settings The J-PAD3 remote control can be used to set various recording and playback settings. There are three menu groups to enter these settings. TOP MENU SYS MENU VIEW MENU 3.1.1 TOP MENU Settings ■ Switching to the TOP MENU From STOP mode, press the MENU button to switch from the <STATUS>...
3.1.2 SYS MENU Settings ■ Switching to the SYS MENU From STOP mode, press the MENU button to switch from the <STATUS> screen to the <TOP MENU>. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select <SYS MENU> press SET to display the SYS MENU (Figure 3-2).
3.1.3 VIEW MENU Settings ■ Switching to VIEW MENU From VIEW mode, press the MENU button to switch from the <STATUS> screen to the <VIEW MENU> (Figure 3-3). ■ Exit VIEW MENU Press STOP or MENU to return to the <STATUS> screen (VIEW mode). Figure 3-3 VIEW MENU Table 3-3 VIEW MENU Settings Settings...
3.2 Recording Settings Record Settings are described below are shown on Table 3-2 and Table 3-3. 3.2.1 Trigger Timing Selection (TRIGGER) While in VIEW mode, the Trigger Timing Selection can be set in the <VIEW MENU> or by using the TRIG Direct Key on the JPAD 3.
3.2.1.1 Start Trigger When START Trigger is selected 95% of the available recording time is allocated after the trigger frame. As a default 5% of the available recording time is allocated at before the trigger frame (Figure 3-5). Start Trigger Recording time <0%>...
3.2.1.4 Custom Trigger In CUSTOM TRIGGER a positive percentage value corresponds to the percentage of available recording time from the beginning of the recording to the trigger frame. The percentage value can be set in 1% intervals. Figure 3-8 shows the Trigger Timing set at +25%. Custom Trigger Recording time <0%>...
3.2.2 Recording Speed Selection (FRM RATE) While in VIEW mode, the Recording Speed Selection can be set in the <VIEW MENU> or by using the TRIG Direct Key on the JPAD 3. When multiple cameras are connected the Recording Speed setting applies to all cameras.
3.2.3 Frame Size Selection (FRM SIZE) While in VIEW mode, the Frame Size can be set in the <VIEW MENU> on the J-PAD3. When multiple cameras are connected the Frame Size setting applies to all cameras. Different Frame Sizes cannot be set for each camera independently.
3.2.4 Custom Settings for Recording Speed and Frame Size (CUSTOM F) While in VIEW mode, the recording speed and frame size can be selected from the <VIEW MENU> on the J-PAD3. The custom setting is not possible at the time of the C-Cam, μ-Cam mixture (work in a range to pre-set of C-Cam, μ-Cam).
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With recording speed priority, to set a value larger than the upper limit for the frame size, press SET to display the value of the upper limit. (00201)D 3-11...
3.2.5 Shutter Exposure Time Selection (SHUTTER) While in VIEW mode, the Shutter Exposure Time can be selected from the <VIEW MENU> on the J-PAD3. The shutter exposure time can be selected from either preset or custom values. ■ <VIEW MENU> Setting 1) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display the <VIEW MENU>...
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Even if the shutter exposure time settings are displayed on the menu, it may not be possible to set due to the recording conditions or the combination of varying types of cameras (P2-Cam、 S2-Cam、 HR-Cam、C-Cam、μ-Cam). In this case, the settings for the shutter exposure times will revert to that before the changes were made.
Figure 3-18 DEPTH 10 bit (standard image setting) Only 8 & 10 bits can be selected in the MEMRECAM GX-5. Althought the J-PAD3 shows 12 bits is shown it cannot be selected. Important 3.2.7 Initial Value Settings for the Recorded Scene Number (SCENE) While in VIEW mode, the initial value for the Recorded Scene Number (SCENE) can be set in the <VIEW...
3.2.8 Memory Segment Settings (SEG SIZE) While in STOP mode, the number Memory Segments can be defined from the SYS MENU on the J-PAD3. The memory can be segmented into a maximum of 64 segments. The record time for the memory segments shortens as to the number of segments increase.
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The relationship between the segment size and number of segments with a single HR-Cam connection is shown below. Refer to【7.2 Recorder】for details. <MEMORY 8GB> 8.5GBX1 No memory segmentation 4.2GBX2 Segment into two 4.2GB segments 2.1GBX4 Segment into four 2.1GB segments 1.0GBX8 Segment into eight 1.0GB segments 533MBX16...
3.2.9 External Trigger Signal Selection (TRIG SEL) While in STOP mode, the external trigger signals can be selected from the <SYS MENU> on the J-PAD3. The GX5 can be triggered manually using the J-PAD3 remote control or from signal inputs on the J1 Cable TRIG1 branch and the J3 Cable TRIG2 branch.
3.2.10 Recording Method Selection (REC MODE) While in STOP mode, the Recording Method can be selected from the <SYS MENU> on the J-PAD3. There are four recording methods available: Normal Recording [ NORMAL / NORMAL(A) / NORMAL(L) ] Burst Recording [ BURST / BURST(A) / BURST(L) ] Multi Trigger Recording...
3.2.10.2 LOOP Mode While in LOOP mode the memory segments are automatically switched when recording (REC mode). Once the recording ends for the particular memory segment the camera returns to ARM mode on the next segment. It is different from AUTO mode since there is no memory protection upon the completion of recording.
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The procedure for segmenting the memory into four memory segments and performing normal recording for memory segment 1 is shown below. 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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The sequence for segmenting the memory into four memory segments and performing NORMAL (A) recording for memory segment 1 is shown below. The memory should be empty before recording is started. 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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The sequence for segmenting the memory into four memory segments and performing NORMAL(L) recording for all of the memory segments is shown below. 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
3.2.10.5 Burst Recording While in Burst Recording mode, images are recorded as long as there is a burst trigger signal present. Burst trigger signals allow for only the desired frames within the time frame the signal is present to be saved to memory s shown in (Figure 3-28).
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The sequence for segmenting the memory into four memory segments and performing burst recording for memory segment 1 is shown below. 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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The memory should be empty before recording is started. 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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3.2.10.5.4 BURST (L) Figure 3-31 shows how to set for BURST (L) recording (top of the figure) with the J-PAD3 during and saving in the memory (bottom of the figure). BURST (L) refers to burst recording in LOOP mode. B1, B2, B3 and B4 refer to memory segmented blocks that correspond to the burst trigger signals.
3.2.10.6 Multi Trigger Recording When using multi trigger recording, the memory can be segmented into a maximum of 16 uniform blocks. Each block is then triggered and multiple images can be recorded separately. When the recording (REC Mode) for the block is completed it automatically switches between blocks returning to ARM mode ready to record the next block (ALL BLOCKS Mode).
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SEGMENT 1 Figure 3-32 Multi Trigger Recording (MULTI (A), Number of Segments: 2, Number of Blocks: 4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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SEGMENT 1 Figure 3-33 Multi Trigger Recording (MULTI(C), Number of Segments: 2, Number of Blocks: 4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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SEGMENT 2 Figure3-34 Multi Trigger Recording (MULTIS (A), Number of Segments: 2, Number of Blocks: 4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
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SEGMENT 2 Figure3-35 Multi Trigger Recording (MULTIS (L), Number of Segments: 2, Number of Blocks: 4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode.
3.2.10.7 Event Recording With event recording, the first trigger input is treated as a normal recording trigger signal and the second and subsequent trigger inputs are treated as event triggers. An identification mark, called an event frame, is marked onto the image the instant the event trigger occurs. The three modes within event recording include EVENT, EVENT (A) and EVENT (L).
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SEGMENT 3 SEGMENT 4 Figure 3-36 Event Recording (EVENT, number of segments:4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode. The frame counter (FRAME) superimposed on the image is displayed as "E".
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SEGMENT 3 SEGMENT 4 Figure 3-37 Event Recording (EVENT(A), Number of Segments: 4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode. The memory segment number (SEG) superimposed on the image shows "A".
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SEGMENT 3 SEGMENT 4 Figure 3-38 Event Recording (EVENT(L), Number of Segments: 4) 1) Verify that the MEMRECAM GX-5 is in STOP mode. 2) While in STOP mode, press VIEW/ARM on the J-PAD3 to switch to VIEW mode. The memory segment number (SEG) superimposed on the image shows "L".
IRIG Synchronized Time Synchronized timing with the IRIG-B time code. Select from the following. ・If the MEMRECAM GX-5 used alone and the IRIG-B time code is input from the J3 cable IRIG-B connector ・If multiple cameras are connected using the GX-HUB and the IRIG-B time code is input to the GX-HUB ・If multiple cameras are connected to the MEMRECAM GX-5 and another camera from the...
While in STOP mode, the synchronized signals can be selected from the SYS MENU on the J-PAD3. The MEMRECAM GX-5 uses the starting time for sensor exposure as the standard for recording. The exposure time is synchronized with the internal time signals or the external time signals shown below.
3.2.12.2.2 Precaution for C-Cam、μ-Cam Use ・ The frame rate must be set to at least three times that of the peak frequency (reciprocal of the shortest cycle) of the external exposure start signal. ・ If the above condition is not met, the image will be over- or under-exposed. ・...
3.2.13 Sync Signal Settings in VIEW (EST VIEW) If performing EST signal synchronization recording, when in VIEW, make a selection to display images captured and synchronized with EST signals or to display images captured at the synchronization signals within the camera. EST VIEW OFF :...
3.2.14 External Input/Output Signal Polarity Selection (SIG SET) While in STOP mode, the polarity of the external input/output signal can be selected from the SYS MENU on the J-PAD3. With the external input/output signals shown below, the polarity can be set to either a rising or a falling edge. External Trigger Input(TRIG1,TRIG2)...
While in STOP mode, the effect of the filter for the external trigger signal can be selected from the SYS MENU on the J-PAD3. The noise filter circuit of the digital method is built into MEMRECAM GX-5. The effect of the filter can be enlarged by significantly increasing the filter value when there are a lot of external noises.
While in STOP mode, the effect of the filter for the EST signal can be selected from the SYS MENU on the J-PAD3. The noise filter circuit of the digital method is built into MEMRECAM GX-5. The effect of the filter can be enlarged by greatly setting the filter value when there are a lot of external noises.
3.2.17 Time Stamp Recording Settings (TIMSTAMP) While in STOP mode, Time Stamp Recording can be selected from the SYS MENU on the J-PAD3 The Time Stamp Recording is a function to record the following information at the same time when each frame is recorded.
The sensor exposure times for synchronized signal recording is different depending on the MEMRECAM GX-5 or other MEMRECAM series cameras (fx,ci cameras). When conducting synchronized recording with the MEMRECAM GX-5 and other MEMRECAM series cameras, the exposure times for all of the cameras must be coordinated.
3.3 Live Image / Playback Image Settings The image quality of the live images displayed during photographing and the playback images displayed after photographing can be adjusted. It is also possible to zoom the images and have scroll display. 3.3.1 Gain (GAIN) Sets the image sensitivity.
3.3.2 Enhance (ENHANCE) Sets the profile enhancement for the image. 3.3.2.1 Enhance Settings for Live Images 1) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display VIEW MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "ENHANCE" from VIEW MENU. (Figure3-49) 3) Use the arrows to select the enhance.
3.3.3 Gamma (GAMMA) Sets the gamma properties for the image. 3.3.3.1 Gamma Settings for Live Images 1) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display VIEW MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "GAMMA" from VIEW MENU. (Figure3-51) 3) Use the arrows to select the gamma.
3.3.4 Chroma (CHROMA) Sets the chroma (color density) of the image. 3.3.4.1 Chroma Settings for Live Images 1) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display VIEW MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "CHROMA" from VIEW MENU. (Figure 3-53) 3) Use the arrows to select the chroma.
3.3.5 Knee (KNEE) Reduces the gain and corrects the dynamic range for signals where the brightness exceeds a prescribed level. 3.3.5.1 Knee Settings for Live Images 1) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display VIEW MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "KNEE"...
3.3.6 RGB Matrix(RGB COR.) RGB matrix that improves the color reproduction of the image can be corrected. 3.3.6.1 RGB Matrix Settings for Live Images 4) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display VIEW MENU. 5) Use the arrows to select " RGB COR." from VIEW MENU.
3.3.7 Luminance (LUMINANC) The I/O characteristic of the image data (brightness) can be set. When LINEAR is selected, a full-scale value of the input data of the image is converted into the value of 8 bits (0~255) linear. 3.3.7.1 Luminance Settings for Live Images 1) While in VIEW mode, press MENU to display VIEW MENU.
Function that corrects the black level sensor and erases noise elements. The MEMRECAM GX-5 reads the sensor temperature and automatically implements the black balance. However, if a finer image is desired, the black balance should be selected just prior to photographing.
3.3.9 White Balance (WHT BAL) Function that corrects the whiteness when photographing with a light source that has varying levels of color temperature. Auto White Balance (Auto Tracking) Automatically determines the color temperature from the image signals and implements the proper white balance.
3.3.10 Zoom Image (ZOOM) Displays an enlarged or reduced image. The display area of the image varies by video output method. Display Area for the NTSC Method Display the image in an area of 640X480 pixels. Display Area for the PAL Method Display the image in an area of 768X576 pixels.
3.3.11 Scroll Image (SCROLL) Moves the enlarged image for display. When an enlarged image is displayed in the display area, the center coordinates of the image are moved and the image not displayed can be shown. With the center coordinates at (0, 0), the photographed image can be moved in single pixel units.
3.3.12 Low Light Mode Settings (LOWLIGHT) While in VIEW mode, set the low light mode from VIEW MENU on the J-PAD3. There are times with low light conditions during the prepatory stages of photography when it is not possible to get a crisp live image in VIEW mode. If the low light mode is used in these instances, the image is displayed brighter than images photographed with the set recording speed, making it possible to easily verify the angle of view and the focus.
3.3.13 Playback Memory Segment Selection (MEM SEG) While in STOP mode, the memory segment to be played can be selected from the TOP MENU on the J-PAD3. If there are several memory segments recorded, select the desired memory segment for playback. 1) While in STOP mode, press MENU to display the TOP MENU.
4.1 Items That Can Be Set 4.1.1 SAVE MENU Settings While in STOP mode, press MENU to switch from the status screen to the TOP MENU. Use the arrows to select SAVE MENU from the TOP MENU and then press SET to display the SAVE MENU (Figure 4-1).
4.2 Save Settings 4.2.1 Save Frame Range Settings (SAVE FRM) In SAVE FRM, the playback range of the selected camera is displayed and the settings can be changed as the range saved to the USB recording media. Camera selection can also be set in CAMERA in the SAVE MENU.
4.2.2 Save Method Settings (SAVE SET) While in STOP mode, the save method setting can be accessed from the J-PAD3 SAVE MENU. When saving a recorded image as a video file in an external storage media, the following functions can be set to improve the reliability of the data saved.
4.2.3 Saving Video Files (MCFF) While in REC mode, the image recorded from the J-PAD3 SAVE MENU can be saved as a video file (MCFF). The video file name of MCFFnnnn.MCF (nnnn is a 4 digit sequence) is automatically created. If there are multiple camera heads connected to the GX-5 DRP, select the camera for image data storage and save the video file.
4.2.4 Saving Images Larger than 4GB on USB If saving to USB media using the GX-5, due to limitations to the FAT32 file system, files more than 4GB cannot be created. As a result, if the size of the MCFF to be saved on USB is greater than 4GB, the MCFF will be split into multiple files for saving.
5.1 Items That Can Be Set The following items related to the system can be set from the following menus using the J-PAD3 remote control. TOP MENU SYS MENU SYSYTEM SETUP MENU 5.1.1 TOP MENU Settings While in the STOP mode, press MENU to switch from the status screen to the TOP MENU (Figure 5-1).
5.1.2 SYS MENU Settings While in the STOP mode, press MENU to switch from the status screen to the TOP MENU. Using the arrows, select "SYS MENU from the TOP MENU and press SET to display the SYS MENU (Figure 5-2). The following items can be set in the SYS MENU (Table 5-2). Figure 5-2 SYS MENU Table 5-2 SYS MENU Settings Settings...
After completing the settings in the SYS MENU, press STOP or MENU to return to the status screen (STOP mode). Also, select "TOP MENU > SYS MEN" at the top of the SYS MENU and press SET to return to the TOP MENU.
5.2 System Settings Settings related to the system in Table 5-1, Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 are described below. 5.2.1 Allowed/Prohibited Settings for Operations on the Control PC (LOCK) While the control PC is connected to the J3 cable ETHER connector, operations on the PC (camera control using the control software HXLink) can be set as allowed/prohibited.
5.2.3 Date and Time Settings (DATETIME) The date and time can be set. 1) While in the STOP mode, press MENU to display the TOP MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "SYS MENU" from the TOP MENU and press SET to display the SYS MENU.
5.2.5 Display/Hide Settings for Information Superimposed on the Image (OSD MODE) It is possible to set display/do not display for the information superimposed on the image (OSD: On Screen Display) by camera mode. 1) While in the STOP mode, press MENU to display the TOP MENU.
5.2.7 Display/Hide Settings for the Center Mark of the Image (CAFM DIS) It is possible to set display/do not display for the center mark of the image (CAFM: Camera Alignment Fiducially Mark). 1) While in the STOP mode, press MENU to display the TOP MENU.
5.2.8 Frame Counter Display Settings (FRM DISP) The units for the frame counter superimposed on the image can be set. 1) While in the STOP mode, press MENU to display the TOP MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "SYS MENU" from the TOP MENU and press SET to display the SYS MENU.
5.2.9 Selection of the Frame Time Standard (FRM TIME) When setting the frame counter display to a relative time or an absolute time, the time standard can be selected. Trigger Signal Input Time Using the trigger signal input time during recording as the standard, the time corresponding to the recording speed is calculated for the next frame (Figure 5-15).
5.2.10 Image Display/Hide Settings (VIDEOOUT) It is possible to set display/do not display for the image output to the viewfinder. This is used with a video signal converter. 1) While in the STOP mode, press MENU to display the TOP MENU.
5.2.12 Auto View Function Settings (AUTOVIEW) The auto view functions can be set. The auto view function automatically switches from REC mode to VIEW mode once recording has been completed. Once memory segmented recording has been completed, that memory segment (where recording has been completed) automatically switches to the VIEW mode.
5.2.13 Display/Hide Warning Settings (WARNING) It is possible to set display/do not display warning messages for live images. Battery Warning(BATTERY) Warning when the voltage of the input power source is low or abnormal. RTC Battery Warning (RTC BATT) Warning when the internal timer battery voltage is low.
5.2.14 System Information Display (INFO) Displays the system information. These settings cannot be changed. Model name (MODEL) Firmware version (VERSION) Camera ID number (CID) Memory capacity (MEM SIZE) Hardware revision (REVISION) Network connections (NETWORK) ...
5.2.16 Reset Settings (RESET) Reverts all of the settings to the factory settings. 1) While in the STOP mode, simultaneously press STOP , SET and TRIG to display the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. 2) Use the arrows to select "RESET" from the SYSTEM SETUP MENU and press SET (Figure 5-25).
5.2.18 Frame Relative Time Display Settings (REL TIME) It is possible to select the relative time standard when setting the frame counter display (FRM DISP) as the relative time (TIME) or the frame time display setting (FRM TIME) as the exposure center time (EXPOSURE).
6.1 Troubleshooting The following suggestions are provided on the causes of potential problems during use of the MEMRECAM GX-5 and their solutions. 6.1.1 The VIEW Mode Cannot Be Accessed Cause ① The view mode can't be accessed when any camera head is not connected with an effective port.
6.1.3 Trigger Input Does Not Work With the Remote Control J-PAD3 Cause When the recording method is set to burst recording, the trigger input does not work with the remote control J-PAD3, and only functions with external trigger input. Solution Input external trigger signals from the J1 cable TRIG1 or J3 cable TRIG2 (option) during burst recording.
6.1.6 Not Synchronized with the IRIG Time Cause ① It is possible that the synchronization time is not set to the IRIG time. Solution Set the synchronization time to IRIG time according to【3.2.11 Synchronized Timing Selection】. Cause ② It is possible that the proper IRIG-B time code is not input. Solution Verify 【7.5 Input/Output Connector】...
6.1.8 About “Don’t turn off the power!” Camera correction data is recorded on the camera head for the MEMRECAM GX-5 in order to correct the black level of the sensor and to remove noise elements. The camera correction data is required for displaying the camera image.
7.1 Imager 7.1.1 P2-Cam / S2-Cam 7.1.1.1 Image Sensor In general, CCD camera used well and the same optical size 1/2 inch 300,000 pixel color or monochrome solid state image sensor(CMOS sensor) Pixel size 9.9μm pixels Maximum valid area size 6.34(H) x 4.75(V)mm 7.1.1.2 Recording Speeds 1)...
7.1.1.4 Sensitivity Color ISO1,000 (F/4, gain NORMAL, 1000pps) 1) Corresponds to ISO500/1,000/2,000 (gain LOW/NORMAL/HIGH) 2) Black and White ISO4,000 (F/4, gain NORMAL, 1000pps) Corresponds to ISO2,000/4,000/8,000 (gain LOW/NORMAL/HIGH) Note) Subject illuminance refers to the illuminance when the output signal for the subject at 89% of the reflectance is 100%.
3) Custom Shutter Exposure Times 1~9996 microseconds, 1 or 2 microsecond increments Possible Settings and Intervals for Exposure Times Setting (us) Photographic Pixels (HxV) Setting Intervals (us) Speed (pps) Maximum Minimum 100 or less 640x480 9996 1 or 2 640x480 3996 1 or 2 640x480...
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7.1.2 HR-Cam 7.1.2.1 Image Sensor About 2.2 inch 1,220,000 pixels in color or black/white solid state image sensor(CMOS sensor) Pixel size 21.7um pixels Maximum valid area size 27.78(H) x 20.83(V)mm 7.1.2.2 Recording Speeds 1) With Preset Recording speeds 50、60、100、250、500、750、1,000、1,500、2,000、2,500、 3,000、4,000、5,000、6,000、8,000、10,000、15,000、20,000、 25,000、30,000、40,000、50,000、60,000、80,000、100,000 2)...
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7.1.2.4 Sensitivity Color ISO5,000 (F/4, gain NORMAL, 1000pps) 1) Corresponds to ISO2,500/5,000/10,000 (gain LOW/NORMAL/HIGH) 2) Black and White ISO20,000 (F/4, gain NORMAL, 1000pps) Corresponds to ISO10,000/20,000/40,000 (gain LOW/NORMAL/HIGH) 7.1.2.5 Shutter 1) Shutter method Electronic shutter 2) Preset exposure times OPEN(=1/ recording speed), 1/100 , 1/250、1/500 , 1/1,000, 1/2,000, 1/5,000, 1/10,000, 1/20,000, 1/50,000, 1/100,000, 1/200,000, 1/333,333 seconds Shutters with Fixed Exposure Time Settings (Example:Pixels1280X960)...
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3) Custom Shutter Exposure Times 1~9996 microseconds, 1~3 microsecond increments Possible Settings and Intervals for Exposure Times Setting (us) Recording Setting Pixels (HxV) Speed (pps) Intervals (us) Maximum Minimum 100 or less 1280x960 9992 2 or 3 1280x960 3991 2 or 3 1280x960 1992 2 or 3...
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7.1.3 C-Cam 7.1.3.1 Image Sensor In general, the same optical size as the CCD camera in use, specifically, 1/2 inch 300,000 pixels in color or black/white solid state image sensor(CMOS sensor) Pixel size 11.2μm pixels Maximum valid area size 7.17(H) x5.38(V)mm 7.1.3.2 Recording Speeds With Preset Recording speeds 50, 60, 100, 250, 500, 750, 1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 2,500, 3,000,...
3) Custom Shutter Exposure Times 14~9993 microseconds, 2 or 3 microsecond increments Possible Settings and Intervals for Exposure Times Setting (us) Recording Pixels (HxV) Setting Intervals (us) Speed (pps) Maximum Minimum 640x480 9993 2 or 3 100 以下 640x480 3993 2 or 3 640x480 1993...
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7.1.4 μ-Cam 7.1.4.1 Image Sensor In general, the same optical size as the CCD camera in use, specifically, 1/3 inch 300,000 pixels in color or black/white solid state image sensor(CMOS sensor) Pixel size 7.4μm pixels Maximum valid area size 4.74(H) x 3.55(V)mm 7.1.4.2 Recording Speeds With Preset Recording speeds 100, 250, 500, 1,000...
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3) Custom Shutter Exposure Times 56~9946 microseconds, 1 microsecond increments Possible Settings and Intervals for Exposure Times Setting (us) Recording Setting Intervals (us) Pixels (HxV) Speed (pps) Maximum Minimum Note 2) 640x480 9946 640x480 3946 640x480 1946 1,000 640x480 Note 1) The exposure times that can be set with the custom shutter are automatically calculated by the firmware.
7.1.5 Compatibility with the Previous Series The GX-5 uses the shutter exposure start timing as the standard. When the MEMRECAM ci and fx perform exposure end timing or other expressions of the shutter, the image sensor read start timing becomes the standard. Therefore, there is a lag in the exposure time when there is a multi camera complete synchronization system with a combination of the previous camera series and the GX-5.
7.2 Recorder 7.2.1 Memory 1) Installed Memory It is possible to select it from 2/4/8GB. Variable-length memory record allocation(VRMS:Variable Recording Memory Sharing) The recording time can be extended by decreasing the number of cameras. 2) With memory segments The memory can be used by dividing. A separate scene of each segment can be recorded by dividing the image memory into two or more segments.
<HR-Cam use > Segment size and number of segments Number of Installed Camera type camera head Memory HR-Cam 2.0GB 1.0GB 524MB 262MB HR-Cam x1 HR-Cam 4.2GB 2.1GB 1.0GB 530MB 265MB HR-Cam 8.5GB 4.2GB 2.1GB 1.0GB 533MB 266MB HR-Cam 1.0GB 524MB 262MB HR-Cam x1 HR-Cam...
7.2.3 Recording Times 7.2.3.1 P2-Cam, S2-Cam, C-Cam, µ-Cam The next table shows the recording times by combining the possible recording speeds with preset settings and the frame sizes. The condition in the following table is a value when 10 bits in the recording bit length and 2 camera head connecting it.
7.2.3.2 HR-Cam The following table shows the preset settings for frame rates and the recording times for the various frame sizes. The conditions for the following table are the values for a recording bit length of 10 bits and the HR-Cam1 connection. ×...
7.2.4 Live Image Display The live images during camera recording (VIEW, ARM, REC) are displayed in color. 1) NTSC Update rate:30 frames/sec (camera head one display) 2) PAL Update rate:25 frames/sec (camera head one display) 7.2.5 Recording Trigger Mode 1) Recording Method Normal Normal trigger mode Event Trigger...
7.3 Video Converter It is a video output for the viewfinder. The image of one camera is switched and displayed. 1) Output Signal NTSC / PAL method analog signal, 75Ω, 1 V(p-p) Image update rate 30 frame/sec (NTSC), 25frame/sec (PAL) Display area 640x480(NTSC), 768x576(PAL) 2)...
7.4 System Controls 7.4.1 Operation by the main body Switch ・POWER Switch:Rotary type(OFF、REMOTE、ON) (8ch DRP) Note ) When REMOTE is set, the power supply of DRP, J-PAD3 (Option), and LCD FINDE (Option) is turned on and off simultaneously with the power supply of GX-HUB/GX-HUBi. The power supply is turned on when it is not connected to GX-HUB/GX-HUBi.
7.4.4 Video Output On Screen Display 1) Mode display LLIGHT (LOW LIGHT), STOP, VIEW, ARM, REC, FAIL 2) Recording speed 50~100,000 (pps units in integers), EST 3) Shutter 1/100~1/333,333, 1~9996 (micro units in integers), OPEN 4) Trigger timing START, CENTER, END, -100~+100(% units in integers) 5)...
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Camera head number 1~8 , **** , ALL ・CAMERA **** is the 4 partition display with a multi-camera view (Example 12--) ALL is the 9 partition display with a multi-camera view 2) Status Display 2 Displayed in the STOP, PLAY and LOOP modes other than the menu mode. When it is selected excluding "TIME", use the arrows to select port, and it switches the camera that the video display selected.
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4) General Setup Menu (TOP MENU) Access this menu with the "MENU" button while in the STOP mode. Perform playback settings, system settings and saving data. ・BLK BAL Black balance settings, OFF, REG, SET Playback gain settings, LOW, NORMAL, HIGH ・GAIN ・WHT BAL Playback white balance settings, AUTO, 3100, 5000, 9000, REG,...
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Warning settings menu ・WARNING BATTERY Low battery warning, OFF, ON RTC BATT RTC battery warning, OFF, ON FRM RATE Abnormal recording speed warning, OFF, ON Monitor abnormal camera interruption, OFF, ON BLK BAL Inconsistent black balance warning, OFF,ON ・TRIG SET Trigger settings menu TRIG SEL Trigger signal selection, TRIG1(J1 connector), TRIG2(J3...
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Display camera ID number MEM SIZE Display memory capacity REVISION Display camera hardware revision NETWORK Display network IP ADDR Display IP address, sub net mask MAC ADDR Display MAC address ELAPSED Display total elapsed time CAMERA Port number display while video is displayed CAMTYPE Kind of camera head under connection, P-CAM, HR-Cam Note ) Displayed as P-CAM even if S2-Cam、C-Cam、µ-Cam...
7.4.6 Memory Backup After recording has been completed, protects the contents of the recorded image when the power switch has been turned off or the power cord has been disconnected. When power is turned on, it returns to the identical state immediately after recording. 1)...
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5) Battery Status Display The battery status is shown by the color of the MB LED on the front panel of the DRP. 5.1) Color Shown Color Shown Charge Remaining Orange Medium Green High Since there are differences in batteries and the ambient temperature, the display is not precise. Use as directed.
7.5 Input/Output Connector 7.5.1 J1 Connector 1) Connector ID color Yellow Name TRIG&STATUS Connector name LEMO EGG.2B.310 Plug name LEMO FGG.2B.310 2) EST1 Input Signal level TTL level, 5V pull up resistance 4700Ω, insulation L level:- 0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) ~0.8VDC H level:2VDC~5.5VDC (maximum applied voltage) Function Exposure starts H→L, photographs one image.
3) DC24V Output Signal level Power input through output No protective circuit, maximum output current:1A 4) VIDEO Output Method NTSC / PAL Signal level 1V(p-p), 75Ω, no insulation 5) USB Standard USB 2.0 Standard, insulation 6) RS232 Standard RS-232C Standard, no insulation, but only with TXD and RXD. Function For J-PAD3(remote controller) connection 7.5.3 J3 Connector...
7.5.4 Power Connector (8ch DRP) Name 1) Connector name LEMO EGG.2B.303 2) Plug name LEMO FGG.2B.303 Input Power Power voltage DC20-32V Input power DC power (AC adapter) or the included battery Power consumption Approximately 120W(DRP : Approximately 75W) Eight camera head (without BB1 Unit) connection, ARM mode、 DC24V when not connected to a peripheral device.
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3) J3 Connector MDI 0+ 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 0- 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 1+ 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 1- 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 2+ 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 2- 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 3+ 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface MDI 3- 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface EST2/EVENT IN EST2/EVENT IN RTN IRIG-B IN IRIG-B IN RTN TRIG2 IN A (anode)
7.6 Environment 1) Operating temperature and humidity 0~40℃, 30~80%RH (no condensation) 2) Saving temperature and humidity -10~60℃、20~80%RH(no condensation) 3) Vibration MIL-STD-810C METHOD 514.2 CATEGORY b2 standard (RANDOM VIBRATION ENVELOPE) FIGURE514.2-2A 4) Shock 8ch DRP Half-sine, 11msec, 100G, 6 axes total 1,000 times 4ch DRP Half-sine, 11msec, 100G, 6 axes total 1,000 times Camera Head...
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7.7 Shape 7.7.1 DRP 7.7.1.1 GX-5 8ch DRP 1) Exterior dimensions Approximately W290rH142rD240mm(excluding connector, protruding parts and options) 2) Weight 2/4/8GB Model:Approximately 13 kg (excluding cables, handle, and options) Handle (including screws):Approximately 0.14kg 7.7.1.2 GX-5 4ch DRP 1) Exterior dimensions Approximately W270×H146×D150mm(excluding connector, protruding parts and options) 2)...
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9) Power consumption Approximately 3.8W *If using the optional NF-C mount adapter, it is possible to switch from the NF mount to the C mount. However, the camera head mounting bracket cannot be used together with the tripod plate. 7.7.2.3 HR-Cam 1)Exterior dimensions (excluding lens, cable, mounting plate and tripod) Straight Type Approximately W80×H75×D90mm...
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4) Cable diameter Camera head Approximately 3.7mm RELAYBOX HR-Cam cable Approximately 8.8mm 5) Connector Camera head HTK HDR26P Male RELAY BOX (DRP side) LEMO ECG.2B.326 (Camera head side) HTK HDR26P Female 6) Screw hole Camera head M2:Depth 2mm Side 4 each on bottom/rear Straight 4 on bottom RELAY BOX No...
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7.11 Specifications of the Main Attachments 7.11.1 Cables 1) Simple J1 Cable (for GX-5 8ch DRP) Camera plug (ID color:yellow) LEMO FGG.2B.310 TRIG1 Trigger 1 input BNC receptacle 2) Simple J1 Cable (for GX-5 4ch DRP (together with GX-1)) Camera plug (ID color:yellow) LEMO FGG.2B.310 POWER...
APPENDIX A Trigger A1. TRIG1 ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit A2. TRIG2 ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input Reference Value:The input pulse width must be approximately 10μsec or more with CRNTON, and approximately 350μsec or more with CRNTOFF. ・Recommended interface circuit 7-42 (00201)D...
APPENDIX B Exposure Start Signal (EST) and Event Signal B1. EST1、EST2 / EVENT ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit B2. Timing A timing diagram is shown when the noise filter value is 0μsec. (00201)D 7-43...
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B3. Timing Restrictions There are restrictions on the maximum recording speed such that EST signal cycle > 1 / maximum recording speed must apply. If this is not met, proper recording is not possible. Recording could be failed if timing of EST signal cycle & exposure time goes out of the following condition EST signal cycle >...
APPENDIX C Exposure Pulse Output (EPO) C1. EPO ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit(In case of without external noise) C2. Timing The EPO signal delay relative to exposure is as follows The exposure time and the jitter (shift from nearby exposure time) . P2-Cam、S2-Cam、HR-Cam、C-Cam within ±1.5μsec μ-Cam...
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C3. Simple Synchronized Recording Simple synchronized recording is possible using the exposure pulse output (EPO) signals with multiple GX series cameras or fx series cameras with the exposure start signal (EST) input function. Also, synchronized recording is possible using cameras with equivalent functions from other companies.
APPENDIX D Discrete Interface D1. ARM Status Output ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit Circuit 1 Circuit 2 ・Example of Method Used Circuit 1 of the hypothesized interface circuit is a circuit where the ARM status is detected as a logic signal.
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D2. FAULT Status Output ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit Circuit 1 Circuit 2 ・Example of Method Used Circuit 1 of the recommended interface circuit is a circuit where the FAULT status is detected as a logic signal. Circuit 2 is a circuit that visually checks the FAULT status in the LED display.
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D3. ARM Command Input ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit Circuit 1 Circuit 2 ・Example of Method Used Circuit 1 of the recommended interface circuit is a circuit where the command is input in logic signals. The logic level can be set to H / L. Circuit 2 is a circuit that inputs commands in contact signals.
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D4. Power Control Input ・Equivalent Circuit Diagram for Input ・Recommended interface circuit ・Example of Method Used The power is ON during the open state, or the H level, and if there is a short between two pins or at the L level, the power is OFF. This signal designed for power control in the GX-HUB system.
APPENDIX E IRIG-B E1. Standard:IRIG Standard 200-98, IEEE1344 Compatible with 1kHz carrier modulation IRIG-B (B120, B122, B123 format). Not compatible with unmodulated IRIG-B (B000, B003 format). E2. Modulated IRIG-B Waveform and Exposure Time Modulation in the following diagram is for P bit , 0 bit and 1 bit. The standard time is the top portion. There are 100 bits per second and 10 carriers per 1 bit.
APPENDIX F AUTO PILOT GX series cameras have the Auto Pilot function that executes the pre-programmed commands automatically after turning on the power supply. (Old versions of the firmware does not correspond to this function.) The USB deivce that contains the sequence file (SEQUENCE.DAT) should beconnected to the GX series cameras while the main power of the power supply is OFF in order to execute the pre-programmed command with this function.
8.1 Specifications of the Main Options 8.1.1 AC adapter for GX-5 8ch DRP (no G-resistant function) 1) Input AC100~240V、47~63Hz Connector:AC 3 pin connector 2) Output DC28V、 14.29A (max) , at this point, the efficiency is at least 89% Connector:LEMO EGG.2B.303 3)...
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2) J1 Branch Cable (BNC receptacle) DRP Plug (ID color:yellow) LEMO FGG.2B.310 POWER Power input LEMO PHG.1B.303 EST1 EST1 input BNC receptacle TRIG1 Trigger1 input BNC receptacle ARM-O ARM Status output BNC receptacle FAULT FAULT Status output BNC receptacle 3) J2 Branch Cable (BNC plug) DRP Plug (ID color:green) LEMO FGG.2B.316...
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10)Simple J3 Cable (Angle type) DRP Plug (ID color:blue) LEMO FHG.2B.318 ETHER ETHERNET RJ45 receptacle 11)J1 Branch Cable (Angle type, BNC plug) DRP Plug (ID color:yellow) LEMO FHG.2B.310 POWER Power input LEMO PHG.1B.303 EST1 EST1 input BNC plug TRIG1 Trigger1 input BNC plug ARM-O ARM Status output...
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17)AC ADAPTER – DRP DC Cable DRP Plug Power input LEMO FGG.2B.303 AC adapter Plug Power output NANABOSHI NJC-20-CB Cable VCTF23NXS-1.25-3 Cable diameter Approximately 8.5mm 18)DRP loose DC cable DRP Plug Power input LEMO FGG.2B.303 Loose WHITE DC24V IN AWG16(P1:1pin) Loose GREEN FRAME GND AWG16(P1:2pin)...
Hirose HR10A-7R-6P BNC Loop through Output (automatic terminal) 8.1.5.1 Installation Method for the LCD Finder MEMRECAM GX-5 Note)Do not use the installation base where the user can impact the GX-5 DRP. Damage may occur. Also, installation is not guaranteed if the installation base is vertical.
8.1.6 GX-HUB (G-resistant model) 1) Number of GX camera connections 2) Power input DC20~32V, power consumption:maximum 12 W, AC adapter sold separately 3) Power switch Yes、GX-HUB and camera link function ON/OFF 4) Exterior dimensions Approximately W280 x H75 x D230 mm (Without connector etc) 5)...
8.1.10 BB1 UNIT (G-resistant model) 1) Operating temperature and humidity 0~40℃, 30~80%RH (no condensation) 2) Storage temperature and humidity -10~60℃, 20~80%RH (no condensation) 3) POWER Supplied from GX-5 DRP (+16V) , Approximately 2W 4) LED Status Display Green:Normal Red:Abnormal communication with DRP Orange:Abnormal communication with the camera Not lit:No power 5)...
8.1.11 P2-Cam, S2-Cam Tripod Plate 1)Exterior dimensions Approximately W25 x H8 x D10 mm 2)Tripod mounting screw 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6mm 8.1.12 NF-C Mount Adapter (exclusive to P2-Cam, S2-Cam) 1)Exterior dimensions Approximately W29.6×H29.6×D11.9 mm 2)Mounting screw M2x4 8.1.13 HR-Cam G Resistant Bracket 1)Exterior dimensions Approximately W130 x H98 x D90.2 mm 2)G resistant bracket installation screw...
<µ-CAM Camera option> 8.1.27 Fixing bracket, RELAY BOX 1)External dimensions Approximately W60×H32×D20 mm 8.1.28 Fixing bracket, Head Cable Connector 1)External dimensions Approximately W26×H13.5×D24 mm 8.1.29 Control Software HXLink 1) Platform Windows XP Professional SP3 (32bit) Windows Vista Ultimate/Business (32/64bit) Windows 7 Ultimate/ Professional (32/64bit) Windows 8 Pro (32/64bit) DirectX 8.0 or higher Compatible cameras...
8.2.14.1 G Resistant Bracket Attachment Two side plates (right and left) are fixed to the bottom plate by tightening the screw. ① The main body of camera is placed to the front detent. ② The rubber is sandwiched between the main body of camera and the top plate. ③...
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