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Posted January 20, 2013

Timing Manual

Summary of Contents for Pro Timing

Page 1: ...at http www eagleeyedv com ProManual_s 622 htm Save pdf file to C Program Files EagleEye EagleEyePro Help Download Latest Software at http www eagleeyedv com SoftwareUpdates_s 615 htm Posted January...

Page 2: ...neously 21 5 Practice Mode Virtual Grabber 21 II CROSS COUNTRY A SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1 Camera Options 22 2 Manual vs Automatic Start 22 3 Entering Bib Numbers 22 4 Camera Alignment 22 B OPERATION INSTRUCT...

Page 3: ...one use for back up and audio cable 5 Data Cables Includes 1 x 300 foot cable 1 x6 foot practice data cable 6 Camera Mounting Kit some 2014 packages Includes Clamp extension arm geared tripod head 7...

Page 4: ...r word for camera Developing a Meet Schedule We recommend using a rolling schedule for your first event or building a time schedule with adequate time between events so that the novice operator will n...

Page 5: ...re per the steps outlined in this manual System Set Up It s recommend that you allow at least one hour for system set up Although set up can take less time one hour allows for troubleshooting unforese...

Page 6: ...cross the finish line making the review process extremely fast and efficient recommended for events 400m and longer 4 Review After the last runner crosses the finish line the stop button is clicked an...

Page 7: ...ocated on the right side of the screen that contains all the necessary features for easy access Activating the Camera Icon reveals seven tabs each with a specific function Shown below are the Finish L...

Page 8: ...rding until ALL athletes have finished the race 4 Create Event Markers Bookmarks optional Recommended for all distance events PRESS the SPACE BAR to mark finishing athletes just prior to crossing the...

Page 9: ...tton 2 CHOOSE the appropriate folder and SELECT Save TIP The folder you select to save the race file to will become the default folder for each race to follow Example C tfmeets folder is the default H...

Page 10: ...er units to communicate the same way a flag is often used in the press box A white flag in the press box tells the Starter to begin the next race while a red flag indicates the timing operator is not...

Page 11: ...et up 6 Within the Eagle Eye Results Tab SAVE a results file to the USB thumb drive connected to the USB Switch You need only map this drive once during set up 7 Within the Meet Management software CH...

Page 12: ...the Lynx evt file If Eagle Eye is not an option in an earlier version choose FinishLynx File Sharing Hy Tek requires their Photo Finish Interface license for this feature to activate the Get Times bu...

Page 13: ...le Eye Pro Software SELECT the Results tab and CLICK Import and navigate to the location of the file 3 CHANGE the Worksheet File to xls lower right corner and SELECT the Meet Template xls file 4 RECOR...

Page 14: ...thernet port wait 1 2 minutes for camera to connect 5 OPEN software and a live image should appear Tip If live image does not load go to top toolbar and SELECT Hardware Load Grabber and choose your li...

Page 15: ...before opening the Pro software 8 TEST the wireless trigger system while standing at the location furthest from receiver computer via one of the following methods 1 firing the Starter s pistol 2 a st...

Page 16: ...r or reaching to adjust the camera align the camera so that the vertical line is on the leading edge of the finish line and the horizontal line is perpendicular to a lane line 5 SELECT the ADD LINE bu...

Page 17: ...ible Example start at 50 5 RAISE the Exposure setting if necessary until the image is optimized Attempt to use the lowest exposure the lighting conditions will allow C Adjusting to Changing Lighting C...

Page 18: ...hernet Switch The use of a Switch can significantly increase the distance from the timing computer to the camera Multiple cameras can be connected to the same switch and viewable within Eagle Eye Pro...

Page 19: ...ELETE directly from the destination folder located at C My Documents Sequence folder To Change Storage Location optional 1 SELECT TOOLS and Eagle Eye Pro Settings from the top toolbar 2 SELECT the REC...

Page 20: ...er is discarded Discarding the unnecessary portion of video assures the resulting file is as small as possible If you have been recording a sequence and wish to save a snippet click the Save button Re...

Page 21: ...ywhere in a reviewed image and select Back To Camera or 4 Click the Lock Unlock pin button or use F4 keyboard shortcut There are a few ways to navigate through a sequence while in Review or Playback 1...

Page 22: ...ck delete on the file 3 Entering Results Using Bib Numbers When integrating with meet management software such as Hy Tek Race Tab or Excel template the operator will enter the bib number of the finish...

Page 23: ...S the RECORD button prior to the first finish place athlete crossing the finish line Bookmark the Finishers 6 PRESS the SPACE BAR just prior to each athlete crossing the finish line This will create a...

Page 24: ...s making the software wait for three seconds to determine if three digits are being entered 2 Camera Alignment Below are examples of camera alignment for cross country races Depending on the role of y...

Page 25: ...smaller video file and reduce the overall load on the CPU helpful when choosing to record and playback race video simultaneously during the competition 1 With the camera connected SELECT the Live Adju...

Page 26: ...ch heat you will only have one heat for each XC event This will make it easier to add a runner as needed Close seeding 6 CREATE the Lynx evt file via Run Interfaces Photo Finish Eagle Eye Pro Update S...

Page 27: ...LifeCam 2 On Screen Overlay The strength of Eagle Eye Pro is its high speed capture and slow motion replay The on screen overlay is limited to the finish line feature as shown This tool serves as an a...

Page 28: ...original source code project Kinovea is also available at www Kinovea org Pro Viewer offers enhanced technical features such as on screen overlays magnification side by side comparison angles perspec...

Page 29: ...ot kinked damaged or pulled too tightly around corners etc 3 Be sure cable is not coiled too tightly as coiled cable may reduce or eliminate frame rate Be sure to loosely unwind long lengths of cable...

Page 30: ...OUNT on both computers 5 While both computers are CONNECTED to the INTERNET go to My Computer and locate your Dropbox This is your shared file location for both the Eagle Eye and Hy Tek computers The...

Page 31: ...RN OFF password protected sharing is selected CLICK Save changes On Computer 2 1 SELECT the Internet Access icon in your system tray bottom right and SELECT the Network you created and CLICK OK 2 ENTE...

Page 32: ...required for operation 1 Set Up and Operation 1 INSTALL the included Software Driver for the Serial to USB Adaptor Cable shown below This is a one time installation This adaptor cable is necessary to...

Page 33: ...NECT the long 300 foot data cable to both USB Extenders 2 Optional Extended Range Set Up The distance from the display to the Eagle Eye computer can be extended up to 300 feet with the use of addition...

Page 34: ...AFTER each results file has been created on the Eagle Eye computer the results operator CLICKS the Sync This Task button to have the Eagle Eye results files lif files copied to the results machine 2 E...

Page 35: ...ight is illuminate TRIGGER the transmitter with a gun or a sharp blow directly into the recessed port on the transmitter Three red flashing blinks will confirm a successful paring Arming and Triggerin...

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