Photron Fastcam SA3, Hardware Manual

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53 FASTCAM SA3 Hardware Manual
3.21. Using USER SW (Programmable Switch)
There is a switch that can be set on the back of the system. A setting for the switch is made from the
menu and it can be assigned a different function. As an example, setting the “USER SW” switch on
the back of the camera body is explained here.
PFV
Setting Explanation
OFF Does not assign a function.
Change Frame Rate Raises the frame rate
Change Resolution Lowers the resolution
Change Shutter Speed Increases the shutter speed.
Change Trigger Mode Changes the trigger mode.
Fitting image
Adjusts the size of the image displayed on the video output to be the
maximum for the current resolution.
Status Display Displays the status of camera settings on the video output.
Switch LIVE/MEMORY Switches between LIVE and MEMORY states.
Record Ready Sets the record ready state.
Record Starts recording.
Low-Light Turns low-light mode ON/OFF.
Calibrate
Performs black level calibration.
Press this button once and the LEDs on the back of the camera
illuminate back and forth from left to right and from right to left to
inform you of the ready state.
Afterwards, with the sensor shielded, press the button once more to
complete calibration.
LCD Remote Controller (Optional)
Setting Explanation
OFF Does not assign a function.
FRAMERATE SEL Raises the frame rate.
FRESOLUTION SEL Lowers the resolution
SHUTTER SEL Increases the shutter speed.
TRIGGER SEL Changes the trigger mode
FIT The same function as the [FIT] key on the keypad.
STATUS The same function as the [STATUS] key on the keypad.
LIVE The same function as the [LIVE] key on the keypad.
REC READY The same function as the [REC READY] key on the keypad.
REC The same function as the [REC] key on the keypad.
LOW LIGHT The same function as the [LOW LIGHT] key on the keypad.
CALIBRATE The same function as the [CALIBRATE] key on the keypad.