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- Page 1 NAC Image Technology Inc Hot Shot SC Hot Shot e64 Hot Shot CC User Manual V 1.2.6 June 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Download ................22 6.3.5 Format Convert ..............23 6.3.6 Bulk Convert ..............23 Record Controls ................... 25 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 3 Advanced Tools ................... 47 6.16.1 Auto Trigger ..................47 6.16.2 Auto Run ..................49 6.17 Main Menus ............... 49 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
- Page 4 Synchronising with other data windows..........65 Automatic Firmware Upgrade ................66 EEPROM Update ..................68 Disclaimer......................70 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 5: Camera Hardware
Some functions are specific to a camera type and so may not be available to the camera you are using. 1.2 SC Camera Series 1.2.1 Rear Panel HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 6: Led Indicators
• REC LED – Will light ORANGE when the camera has received a trigger and is completing recording 1.2.3 BNC Connectors HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 7: Other Connectors
Software (see later). The EVF live image is ALWAYS in monochrome regardless of the actual camera sensor (colour OR mono). 1.4 HotShot e64 Camera 1.4.1 Rear Connectors HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 8: Led Indicators
PWR/IO connector is provided. This is for Power, Trigger in, Sync in and Sync out. 1.4.2 LED Indicators The meaning of the LED indicators on the read of the HotsHot E64 camera are as indicated below : HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 9: Hotshot Cc Series
3) GigE – Gigabit Ethernet. Connect to the PC via this port 4) AUX – This port carries the trigger, sync in and sync out signals. A break out cable is supplied. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 10: Software Licence Agreement
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BY THIS AGREEMENT. THESE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 11: Liability
Inc. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NAC Image Technology inc, or any suppliers. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated into any language by any means without the express written permission of NAC Image Technology. -
Page 12: Initial Setup, Software & Driver Installation
If you are using the CC camera series you should specify during the installation process that you want to include CC camera support when prompted. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 13: The First Connection To The Camera
Memory (EEPROM). If you see the Dialog right when you first connect to the camera then please refer to Chapter 7 of this manual immediately. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 14: Setting Up The Gige For Hotshot Cc Camera
Find your Camera network (NIC) properties and select the properties of Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4) Click Properties button. Set the IP address to be in the same family as the camera HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 15 With a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 For cameras with 192.254.127.x IP Address: Usually an IP address of 192.254.127.1 is OK for the NIC. With a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 16: Control & Download Software : Hotshot Sc Link
6 Control & Download Software : HotShot SC Link The software can be accessed from the following location : START | Programs | NAC | HotShot | HotShot Link HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 17 “Include CC Camera” under settings. This will enable the software to search for any available CC cameras. This procedure should also be done for “e” cameras as well. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 18: Quick Start Guide
Push the Button (Now in ARM Mode) VIEW/ARM {See section 6.7.2 if you have CC camera series, for info about LOW RESOLUTON preview in ARM Mode} HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 19 IMAGE QUALITY 17) Select the required frame range for format conversion (see section 6.7.5). Push the Button to save as AVI FORMAT CONVERT 18) Finished! HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 20: The Main Window
6.1 The Main Window When the software starts it will look similar to the screen shot below : The Screen is divided up into a number of areas. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 21: Control Area
Copies the Currently Displayed Frame to the Frame Windows Clipboard Abort Abort a Recording Operation Close All Open files AND Cameras and Exit the EXIT software HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 22: Connect
If a camera is selected this will bring up the Download Dialog. By default the Download Range is as is set by the in the Play Controls. Mark In Mark Out HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 23: Format Convert
Where Multiple RAW (.hsf) files need converting to image files, this can be done via the Bulk Convert Option. This will bring up the dialog shown below : HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 24 To modify the parameter for ALL items in the table, click the parameter in the COLLECTIVE entry in the table, this is the FIRST Row in the table. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 25: Record Controls
A Custom Exposure time, specified in µs can be specified by selecting from CUSTOM the Combo OR by clicking the Icon This will bring up the Custom Shutter Dialog as shown below : HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 26: Aoi {Area Of Interest} And Up-Scaling
Example, if you change the width to a value that does not meet criteria 3 then the HEIGHT will be automatically adjusted to meet this criteria. 6.3.3.1 Upscaling The Upscale options are not available on ALL cameras. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 27: Trigger
Settings (see 6.16.1 ). NOTE : If you choose a low light mode < 500fps, then the View Finder Image will NOT be available. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 28: Gain
80% of the current AOI of the camera. The Auto Exposure setting will NEVER exceed the user specified Exposure (Shutter) value. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 29: Manual Black Balance
To do this… White Balance Select the White Balance Chroma Select the Chroma (Colour) level Gamma Select the Gamma level Enhance Select the Enhance level HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 30: White Balance
6.6.2 Enhance The Enhance Option will perform an Edge Enhance image processing function on the image. Enhance Settings available are : OFF; LOW; NORMAL; HIGH HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 31: Play Controls
• Loop Playback • Rewind Command • Setting the Download / Format Conversion Range SPEED Speed up the processing and display of colour images BOOST HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 32: Speed Boost
Selecting the LOCK option will force the system to maintain the requested playback speed, even if this means “skipping” frames during the playback operation. 6.7.5 The Scroll Bar HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 33: Synchronization Modes
RIGHT CLICK to show a pop up menu. Use this … To do this… MASTER (Internal Timing) Ignore the Sync In Signal and use an internal HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 34: Sync Out
ARM Status Set the Sync Out signal to be HIGH (5v) when the camera is in ARM status 6.9 Trigger Setting HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 35: Double Exposure Mode
You can assign a comment to a camera by selecting the ADD/EDIT Comment Menu. This comment will be displayed in the Frame Information superimposed on the image. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 36: Memory Segmentation
If Allow Overwrite is Checked then the Auto RE-Arm function will REARM in the next segment EVEN IF that segment has a recording in it. In this case the existing recording will be lost. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 37: View / Reticle Controls
The X and Y indicate the image co-ordinate of the Mouse Pointer The Coloured Number Values indicate the Red, Green Blue levels of the Pixel under the mouse pointer. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 38: Measure Tools
Enter the know distance between the two calibration points together with the units of measurement. To reset the calibration back to “1 pixel = 1 Pixel” click the Button. Reset HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 39: Measure Distance
Undo the Zoom (return to original size) Delete Current Delete the coordinate data for the current point Point Data Delete the current coordinate data for ALL Points Delete Point Data HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 40: Automatic Tracking Reticule
In addition to Manual Tracking, it is possible to AUTOMATICALLY track a single point in the image sequence. To Start Automatic Tracking click the Auto Tracking Button. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 41 Zoom Out of the target Window Confirm Point Confirm a point (if requested) Undo Move Point Undo a manual Move of a point 6.14.4.1 Getting Started with Auto Tracking HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
- Page 42 The Tracking point parameters form has a different layout depending on what point type is selected. Some of the setting are common while others relate to the target type. For Quadrant Targets Figure 1 Point Properties HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
- Page 43 The search area defines the size of the area in which the software will look for the target. The Size of the search areas should be set in relation to the distance moved HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
- Page 44 When tracking a Quadrant Target, the software will perform Auto centering function. It does this by looking for edges around the Quadrant Centre Circle. This is shown as the red circle in HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
- Page 45 RESULTS part of the auto tracking screen. The measurements will be base on the image CALIBRATION if conducted (see 6.14.1), otherwise they will be based on image Pixels. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 46: Grid Overlay
Specify the frequency of the grid lines. This will be in Frequency “calibrated Units” intervals or in Pixels if the image is not calibrated. Colour Specify the colour of the grid lines HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 47: Image Centre Reticule
To minimize this latency when using a colour camera, in particular a colour HotShot MEGA camera, it is recommended that you make use of the SPEED BOOST function (see 6.7.1). HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 48 To Define the Auto Trigger area, depress this button and then drag a rectangle on the Main Image. The Camera should be in VIEW mode when this is done. The HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 49: Auto Run
This button will activate / De-Activate the Auto Run function (see section 6.16.7). 6.16 Main Menus Use this … To do this… File See Control Area for More information Connect Connect to a Camera HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 50 Adjust camera DAC Settings (** CAUTION **) Help Hot Keys Show available Hot Key Commands User Manual Open the Ser Manual About Show the About Screen HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 51: Settings | Preferences
RAW HSF files AND cameras with recordings already made will be converted. 6.16.2.3 Frame Annotation Specifies how image “meta data” is displayed in the image. 6.16.2.4 Image Background Colour HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 52: Hotshot Sc Specific Settings
This sets the DEFAULT Sync In Mode of the camera see 6.8.1 6.16.3.2 Sync Out Setting This sets the DEFAULT Sync In Mode of the camera see 6.8.2 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 53: Hotshot Cc Settings
Sets the Live Video Out (from EVF connector, see 1.3) mode. 6.16.4 HotShot CC Settings If you are using a HotShot CC Series camera, the Include CC checkbox should be checked. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 54: Hotshot "E" Settings
You can use AUTO Run to put the camera into Semi Automatic Operation. In Auto Run Mode, after the camera recording is finished it will automatically download the specified number of frames and HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 55 : JUN17Ar[S1]0000.HSF JUN17Ar[S2]0000.HSF JUN17Ar[S3]0000.HSF JUN17Ar[S4]0000.HSF JUN17Ar[S1]0001.HSF JUN17Ar[S2]0001.HSF JUN17Ar[S3]0001.HSF JUN17Ar[S4]0001.HSF Assuming that there are FOUR segments specified in segmentation setup (see section 6.12) HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 56: Settings | Camera Info
This will toggle the view of an image intensity histogram. This shows a live histogram of the camera image. Yu can use this information during set up of a recording to maximize the image contrast. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 57: Settings | Reticule
Support. In particular you should note the FW Versions numbers and the Software build number. In the example below the software build number is 0.1.8.2. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 58 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 59: Multi Channel Wave Inserter
If the MCWI unit is detected then the Wave Inserter Tab will be displayed in the software. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 60: Mcwi Settings
Apply the Settings to the camera Apply Use the WI Settings to specify the operation of the Wave Inserter. Push the setting to the camera by pressing the APPLY button. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 61: Mcwi Viewing The Data
7.2.3 Graph Manipulation Once you have plotted graphs there are two viewing options, as a graph or as a list. These are shown below HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 62 Use this… To do this… Save the current graph Print the current graph Copy the graph image to the clipboard Zoom in/out of the graph HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 63: Graph Menus
To select multiple channels use a LEFT CLICK. To deselect RIGHT CLICK again. You need to select channels in order to do the following: HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 64: Drag & Drop
Grid Lines Show or Hide grid lines with the data Grid on top Set whether the grid is “in front of” or “behind” the data HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 65: Synchronising With Other Data Windows
7.2.9 Synchronising with other data windows Clicking on a plot in a graph window will move master time to the time of the sample on which you click. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... -
Page 66: Automatic Firmware Upgrade
BATTERY power you should NOT PROCEED with the upgrade and should re start the process using MAINS power. After Clicking OK the Upgrade process begins HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 67 REC Lights flashing. You might see the DATA LED Flash once. Once all the Firmware has been updated you will see the message below : HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 68: Eeprom Update
When you connect to the camera again, it may be that the cameras Flash Memory might need to be updated. If this is the case you will see the message below HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 69 You should Select “YES” unless otherwise instructed by a NAC Technical Engineer. The Firmware Upgrade is now COMPLETE and you can continue to use the camera. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...
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Page 70: Disclaimer
We reserve the right to modify the function of the software, without notice, to allow for continuous improvement to our software and Hardware systems. Due to this, this manual may not exactly match the software version that you have. HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson... - Page 71 Shutter ........2, 9, 15 Enhance......... 2, 17, 18 Trigger ....2, 9, 15, 16, 19, 20 Format Convert ..... 2, 12, 14 White Balance ....... 2, 17, 18 HotShot SC User Manual Rev 1.2.5 –March 2012 © NAC Image Technology Inc Jimmy Robinson...