Silicon Imaging SI-2K User Manual page 21

output capable of display of 720p live video at full resolution.
The SI-2K Mini only requires power and data connections since the remainder
of the functions are provided by the computer attached to the SI-2K Mini.
Power Switch
Please use the power switch on the right side of the camera to power down the
camera prior to removal of the battery pack. Expect a delay of up to 30 seconds
from the time power is applied to the live operation of the camera. Whenever
possible , shut down Windows properly using the Shutdown Icon in your SI
Folder.
Front 1-pin Hirose connector
The 12-pin hirose on the front of the SI-2K provides power input for B4 lens
servo motors mounted on the camera using the B4 lens adapter.
Monitoring
Monitoring option with the SI-2K should be conceived as pure Video-Assist
Function. Due to recording performance it is only a low-res representation of
the high quality picture recorded. For realtime display of the hi-res stream (up to
2K) captured, a low quality and low resolution debayer algorithm is used to dis-
play the image. On Set it is proven to be sufficient for focus and framing control
supported by several focus assist functions provided inside SiliconDVR.
NOTE: If recording in quad (preview) mode please note that the camera is
designed as a film camera and focus pulling classically has to be achieved via
tape based markings.
Monitoring with the SI-K Recording Unit:
Primary Monitoring:
The VGA Port carries the Primary Display which is able to show the SiliconDVR
User Interface and Recording Information.
• 8.4" LCD Touscreen Monitor
The 8.4" LCD Touchscreen monitor requires a VGA video input (VGA connec-
tor on the rear panel of the SI-2K Recorder Unit), USB connection (rear panel)
for touchscreen operation and power (available on the non-operator side pan-
el). The 8.4" LCD Touchscreen monitor includes an active VGA signal splitter
and offers an additional VGA output i.e. for use with the electronic viewfinder.
• Electronic Viewfinder
The electronic viewfinder requires a VGA video input (VGA connector on the
rear panel of the SI-2K Recorder Unit) and power (available on the non-opera-
tor side panel).
Note:
If using the electronic viewfinder at the same time as the LCD Touchscreen,
use the additional VGA output on the back of the LCD monitor to connect the
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