Vision Research Phantom Flex4K, Manual

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Chapter 3: Quick Start Guides
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Quick Start Guide
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via on-camera controls
Connect the Phantom power supply or suitable power
(+12 - 28 VDC) to the Power input.
Connect and power an HD-SDI monitor and/or viewfinder
to the Mon or VF HD-SDI connectors
Insert a Phantom CineMag IV, if available. For detailed
instruction see ‘Phantom CineMag IV & CineStation IV’
chapter.
From any of the ‘Home’ menu options; press the button
above / below the parameter to be set.
Rotate the knob, in ether direction, to change the selected
parameter, then press the center of the knob to confirm.
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Set ‘Resolution’ to the required Width x Height
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Choose the required ‘FPS’ (speed / frame rate)
and ‘Shutter’ (exposure time).
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Select ‘Loop’ mode or ‘R/S’ (Run/Stop directly
records to a CineMag at lower frame rates) mode
by holding in the ‘Mode’ button for 2 seconds.
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In ‘Loop’ mode, set the Trigger position (‘T’) by
holding in the select knob. It can be set to the
end (default), the beginning, or some position in
between to determine where the circular buffer
stops when a trigger signal is detected.
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In ‘R/S’ mode the trigger is automatically set to the
end, and the trigger is used to both start and stop
the recording.
The Flex4K is unlike previous Phantom cameras in that a
black reference is not required under most circumstances.
However, if you notice the black level shift, hold down the
‘Tools’ button to close the internal shutter and perform a
black reference.
Power Up Camera
Setup Video Monitor
Insert Phantom CineMag IV
Set Recording Parameters
Perform Black Reference