Timespace X300 Mark 2, Instruction Manual

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X300 Instruction Manual Chapter 4 - System Information And Security
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4. System Information And Security
4.1 Language Selection
By default the X300 menu system is displayed in the English language.
Timespace Technology can provide a language template file which the user can translate and return
to Timespace Technology for incorporation into the X300 software. This will allow all text displayed
on the
Reviewer to be in the user’s preferred language.
Language is selected in the SYSTEM SETTINGS > RESET menu. The X300 requires a power cycle before
the new language settings will take effect.
4.2 Video Standard - PAL and NTSC
The X300 offers the ability to switch between the different video standards, PAL and NTSC.
PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is the standard used in most European countries with the exception of
France. The X300, when configured to use PAL, offers a maximum capture rate of 25 images per
second (per channel).
NTSC ( National Television Standards Committee ) is the standard used in the United States of
America. The X300, when configured to use NTSC, offers a maximum capture rate of 30 images per
second (per channel).
When configured to use one of these standards, the X300 must use it exclusively. This means that
cameras of different types cannot be mixed on the device’s inputs.
Note that if the unit is configured for PAL and an attempt is made to play back NTSC recordings, the
image will appear vertically ‘squashed’. Similarly, if the unit is configured for NTSC and an attempt is
made to playback PAL recordings, the image will be clipped.
To switch between the required video standard, the user must configure the unit using the SETTINGS
MENU > SYSTEM SETTINGS > CAMERA SETTINGS >
VIDEO SETTINGS menu. Once the selection has
been made the unit must be power cycled before it comes into effect. PAL is the default setting.
4.3 File System
The X300 uses a proprietary file type with the file extension .XBA. Images from multiple cameras
along with audio, GPS and other meta data are stored in these files. The X300 stores XBA files on the
cartridge in a loop over the physical disk and does not use a fragmented file structure. The X300 uses
a linking mechanism (FAT area) for PC compatibility. This compatibility conforms to the Microsoft
standard FAT32 file system that is compatible on all PCs and many other systems.
Two types of File System behaviour are available on the X300; Loop and Single Pass.