Photron FASTCAM Multi, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 4 Functions
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4.3.6. Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras
(Mixed Device Synchronized Recording)
Using the function (Frame Rate Synchronization Recording) in the previous section, "4.3.5.
Synchronizing FASTCAM Multi with Other External Devices
(Frame Rate Synchronized Recording)", mixed-type synchronized recording can be performed with
Photron's other high-speed cameras (except for some older products).
In particular, FASTCAM SA series , FASTCAM Mini series, FASTCAM APX-RS and FASTCAM
MC2, FASTCAM MC2.1, FASTCAM MH4-10K are compatible with collective control by the PFV
control software.
Basic Process
1. Decide the master camera (the source of the synchronization signal) and the slave camera
(the camera that will operate according to the synchronization signal from the master).
Basically, by making the master camera the camera with the lowest maximum frame rate that
can be set, you can avoid setting a synchronization signal speed the slave camera cannot
receive.
2. Connect the master camera's Sync output connector to the slave camera's V-SYNC input
connector with a BNC cable, select the synchronization signal output polarity on the master
camera, and then set the slave camera to be operated by that signal.
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For camera models that can perform synchronized recording or for detailed instructions on making
the settings, contact Photron at the contact information in "7.1. Contact Information
” page 66.