Photron Fastcam SA2, Hardware Manual

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Chapter. 2 Setup
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2.3. Device Connections
2.3.1. Connecting a Video Monitor
A video monitor connected to the camera controller can be used to check the live image (Camera
Pass - through image). Connect the video input connector according to the video signal type of the
monitor to display to the "VIDEO OUT" connector or "HD SDI" OUT connector on the rear of the
camera body with a BNC cable. Which connector video is output from can be set with the “LCD
remote controller (optional)” or with PFV.
HD SDI’s support formats are listed in the chart below.
NTSC setting
1080i 60Hz , 59.94Hz
1080p 30Hz , 29.97Hz , 24Hz , 23.98Hz , 24Hz(sF) , 23.98Hz(sF)
PAL setting
1080i 50Hz
1080p
25Hz , 24Hz , 23.98Hz , 24Hz(sF) , 23.98Hz(sF)

Since the output of composite video/HD SDI is exclusive, color bars are displayed on the output not
selected. (Color bars are a reference guide).

Use 5C-FB specification cables for HD SDI output.
Video Equipment (Monitor)
Video Equipment (VCR)
"VIDEO OUT" connector (BNC)
Composite video (NTSC/PAL)
output
"HD SDI" connector (BNC)
Output of HD SDI (High Definition
Serial Digital Interface)