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Summarization of Contents
Chapter 1: Before Use
Introduction to PFV
Provides a welcome and overview of the manual's purpose and scope.
Photron FASTCAM Viewer Overview
Explains the purpose and functionality of Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV) software.
System Setup and Requirements
Guides on necessary items, environment verification, and connecting the camera.
Installing PFV and DirectX
Step-by-step instructions for installing PFV software and DirectX components.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation
Starting and Closing PFV
Explains how to launch and properly close the Photron FASTCAM Viewer application.
PFV Screen Description
Identifies and explains the main components of the PFV user interface.
Displaying Live Images
Covers displaying live images from single, multiple, or multi-head cameras.
Toolbar and Navigation Controls
Details functions of Standard Toolbar, Plug-in Bar, and specialized toolbars.
Navigation Mode Operations
Covers image adjustments and settings via navigation mode.
Image Manipulation Tools
Explains Crosshair Cursor, Drawing Tools, and Scale Display functions.
Advanced Image Features
Details Live Image Overlay and Plug-in Bar operations like measurements.
Chapter 3: Setting Shot Conditions/Shooting
Camera Selection and Naming
Guides on selecting cameras and renaming them for identification.
Frame Rate and Resolution Settings
Details on setting and registering frame rates and resolutions.
Shutter Speed and Exposure Control
Explains setting shutter speed and automatic exposure control.
Trigger Mode Configuration
Details various trigger modes (Start, Center, Manual, Random, etc.).
Low Light and Shading Correction
Guides on using low light mode and performing shading correction.
Other Camera Settings
Covers Pixel Gain, Partition, Memory Size, and Pre-LUT editing.
Saving and Using Shot Conditions
How to save, load, and update shot condition settings.
Making a Recording
Covers recording procedures for various trigger modes and time-lapse.
Image Trigger Recording
How to record based on image changes detected by a trigger.
Chapter 4: Image Playback
Playing Recorded Images
How to play back recorded images stored on the camera.
Playback Control and Navigation
Details on playback speed, frame navigation, and event markers.
Sequence and Trigger Playback
How to play specific sequence parts and stop playback by image trigger.
Chapter 5: Saving Images to the PC
Saving Recorded Images
Guides on save location, file naming, and saving various file formats.
Saving Project and Layout Files
How to save multiple images as a project or layout file.
Partial and Skip Saving
How to save portions of images or skip frames during saving.
Automatic Save and Data Addition
Configures automatic saving and adding information to images.
Resizing and Snapshot Images
How to save resized images and capture snapshots.
Chapter 6: Display/Playback Saved Data
Opening and Playing Saved Data
How to open and play back various saved image data files.
Multi-File Playback and Adjustment
How to play multiple files and adjust color temperature.
Sequential Playback and Resaving
How to play split files sequentially and resave loaded files.
Chapter 7: PFV Configuration
Camera Settings
Covers connection methods, IP addresses, and recognized models.
Saving Data Configuration
Settings for AVI splitting, file naming, Bayer format, and codecs.
Display Screen Settings
Customizes language, toolbar, background, and display elements.
Warning Message Settings
Configures warning messages for overwriting, shading, and saving actions.
Recording Settings
Sets record modes, auto save, display modes, and slave camera triggers.
Chapter 8: Appendix
File Format List
Lists and describes supported file formats (CIH, BMP, TIFF, RAW, AVI, etc.).
File Structure Details
Explains the contents and structures of CIH, PCIH, FTIF, and other files.
CSV File Structure
Describes the Type A and Type B formats for CSV waveform data.
PCS File Saved Settings
Lists the various camera and PFV settings saved in the PCS file.
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