Weisscam HS-2 Manual
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1. WEISSCAM DIGIMAG 2 DM 2 Sony SRW 1 dual stream mode Sony SRW 5800 with 4 4 4 RGB board dual stream mode DVS Clipster EVS Capture cards with dual stream function Possible recorders HD SDI single link WEISSCAM DIGIMAG 2 DM 2 All recorders amp capture cards that can process 1080 50i Possible recorders RAW WEISSCAM DIGIMAG DM 2 40 P S TECHNIK 2 4 2 Viewfinder electronic Instructions User interface options Plus Mode Minus Quick Setup 1 Plug an VGA video source DVI Output at WEISSCAM HS 2 with DVI to VGA Adapter into the video input connector 2 Go to the Video Input Operation Display Orientation Operation Color Calibration Operation Reset Operation or apply power 3 The user will notice that red green blue lights blink inside the display twice at power up 4 The display defaults to luminance control and SVGA input ready at power up 5 Go to Normal Operation sequence P S TECHNIK 4 Functional Description e Video Input Operation 1 Before power up press and hold the Plus and Mode button simultaneously and then apply power to change video input modes Release the Plus and Mode buttons and the display will toggle input modes SVGA to VGA or vice versa After two seconds the white light will blink once to indicate the memory being set with the current settings Go to Normal Operation Display Orientation Operation 1 Before power up press and hold the Mo2. 1080 25psf on LINK A und LINK B identical singal output 1080 30psf on LINK A und LINK B identical singal output 2 1 mode FAST RAW MODE SL HD OUT Transfer in higher data rate single link at 50i or dual stream at 50p 1080 50i on LINK A and LINK B identical singal output YCbCr 4 2 2 Each recorded full frame is converted into a half image The actual playback speed is doubled that way 1080 50p on dual stream camera and recorder must be connected on LINK A and LINK B with two cables of same length and grade Each cable transfers one half of the image as a 50i signal The two 50i stream together form the 50p image The resepective recorder must be capable of dual stream recording Attention In this mode RAW 50p i sconnected with single link HD with dual stream To receive the signal on the HD output of the camera chose the appropriate setting 50i single link or 50p dual stream in the Hand Unit HU 2 in the SETTINGS window behind Output fghDP DI YCbCr 4 2 2 10 bit 1920 x 1080 p i 6 528 Kb Single link fghMP YCbCr 4 2 2 10 bit 1920 x 1080 p HighSpeed 12 288 Kb Dual link 30 P S TECHNIK WEISSCAM RAW Data Transfer 71 RAW IN Tre WEISSCAM HS 2 transports its RAW signal within the HD SDI 7 stream To increase the transfer speed two different modes are H D S D possible 1 1 mode STANDARD RAW MODE SL RAW OUT One RAW frame is transferred for each HD SDI frame thro
3. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residental area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate it The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the litera ture accompanying the appliance To prevent damages to the device do not expose it to extreme moisture rain heat or dust Do not open the device yourself Have repairs carried out by qualified
4. Functional Description A IRIDAS Framecycler Pro 2009 or higher T 2 Start the software Search for the sequence If necessary click Desktop at the bottom left to show the folder structure The selection is selected or deselected using Desktop Select the folder The files in it are displayed on the right as thumbnails Select the sequence Hover the cursor over a thumbnail then click the plus symbol that appears and load the sequence into the timeline Click Desktop again to close the desktop selection Colour correction grading Click Global Grading located above the timeline on the right to open the Grading Tool window Adjust the contrast brightness hue and offset as desired using the various faders Render Click the Render button at the bottom centre to call up the Render window You can use it to select or deselect the Render window Configure settings In the Render window use the tabs and the corresponding drop down menus to select the desired format Specify the path and file name Single clicking Render in the Render window opens a window with the file structure Here specify the path and the desired filename Start rendering To do so click Render at the bottom right in the Render window with the file structure IRIDAS SpeedGrade 2009 1 2 Start the software Search for the sequence If necessary click Desktop at the bottom left to show the folder structure The selec
5. Lemo 4Pin 1x 24Vdc 3A Fischer 3 pin 100 240VAC 4A max 45 65 Hz 2x 24VDC 10A max 240W max 3 kg 156mm x 81mm x 290mm P S TECHNIK 51 Technical Specifications A Pin assignment of connectors Hand Unit HU 2 Connector type 7 pin Fischer 1 GND 2 RS232 TXD 3 RS232 RXD 4 CBUS H intra system BUS CBUS L intra system BUS 6 GPIO general purpose input amp output T 24VDC 0 5A out MASTER SLAVE 24V DC IN Connector type 2 pin Fischer 1 GND 2 24V 12V 0 5A DC OUT Connector type 4 pin Lemo 1 GND 2 N D 3 N D 4 12VDC 0 5A 24V 3A DC OUT Connector type 3 pin Fischer 1 GND 2 24VDC 3A 3 N D WEISSCAM power supply Socket type 4 pin XLR 1 GND 2 N D 3 24V 4 N D 52 P S TECHNIK VIEWFINDER Weight with holder Dimensions with holder Diameter of Eyepiece Resolution Light source Connectors Accessories 770 grams L 125 mm W 175 mm 65 mm 800 x 600 pixel OLED Technology Power connector 4 pin Lemo Video connector VGA use with DVI to VGA Adapter Standard eyepiece cup Accessories can be use and can easily be exchanged 3 axis adjustable viewfinder holder can be attached to the WEISSCAM HS 2 P S TECHNIK 33 Technical Specifications fa weisscaom HS 2 54 P S TECHNIK 5 Addresses and Contacts Manufacturer Information The manufacturer of this product is P S Technik GmbH Siemensstra e 12 85521 Ottobrunn Mu
6. WEISSCAM Software is started and automatically detects the camera The WEISSCAM HS 2 logotype appears in the window frame on the right side nextto CamType If No Camera is displayed instead of WEISSCAM HS 2 there is no connection and the camera cannot be controlled For potential causes and solutions refer to the Troubleshooting chapter sees sur RAW STREAM IMAGE CONTROL gt ADVANCED CC gt CHECK HD STREAM IMAGE CONTROL ADVANCED CC gt CHECK 20 P S TECHNIK Software for basic IT based version Start the WEISSCAMware software Several seconds may pass until the software has started up completely If the camera has been detected the message Camera type WEISSCAM HS 2 appears in the upper part of the SETTINGS window If the message No camera found is displayed the camera has not been detected For potential causes and solutions refer to the Troubleshooting chapter Screenshot P S TECHNIK 21 Functional Description e 2 2 2 Recording Settings Initial settings Several settings have to be configured before a recording can begin These include the selection of the recording format the frame rate fps and the corresponding shutter speed A Stand alone version 1 On the Hand Unit HU 2 select the SETTINGS field button in the main menu to access its submenu Pressing the Format line opens a window containing a selection of recording formats Once a format is s
7. 2 with 16GB RAM 0 quem os 100 wo aso e soo sooo vow zo Fames czas zz over mar oo cox come vom ooo Time specified in minutes and seconds WEISSCAM HS 2 with 32GB RAM 2016 x 1556 05 28 02 44 01 22 00 54 00 32 00 23 00 16 00 08 00 05 1920 x 1080 08 17 04 08 02 04 01 22 00 49 00 35 00 24 00 12 00 08 00 06 1280 x 720 18 38 09 19 04 39 03 06 01 51 01 19 00 55 00 27 00 18 00 13 1024 x 576 29 07 14 33 07 16 04 51 02 54 02 04 01 27 00 43 00 29 00 21 Time specified in minutes and seconds P S TECHNIK 27 Functional Description A Stopping recording and starting playback Depending on the REC modes the recording must be stopped manually or stops by itself In the recommended Ring Buffer mode the recording should be stopped manually immediately after the action A Stand alone version Ts If you have not done so already switch to the TIMELINE menu of the Hand Unit HU 2 In the main menu by pressing the TIMELINE field button Stop the recording by pressing the Stop field button in the display or the white Stop Hard button The camera is now ready to play back the last recording You can start the playback immediately by pressing the Play field button To limit the range for playback set Cut In and Cut Out markers n order to jump to the markers just move the cursor to the white arrows over or below the timeline By pressing Loop Marker you can start a loop
8. version T Check that all preconfigured settings are correct Format frame rate shutter speed REC mode In the main menu of the Hand Unit HU 2 touch the TIMELINE field button to open its sub menu Start recording by pressing either the red record field button on the display or the red record hardware button Recording begins Tip Four features indicate that recording has begun 1 The white line of the timeline extends towards the right thus indicating the progress of the recording In Sequence mode the recording is stopped automatically at the end In Ring Buffer mode the recording continues until manually stopped 2 The frame counter image counts the recorded frames up to the maximum capacity of the RAM Rec is shown in the info box 3 A live image is displayed 4 The red dot in the status line blinks while recording until the recording is stopped B Basic IT based version 1 Check that all preconfigured settings are correct Format frame rate shutter speed REC mode In the timeline window start recording by clicking the red record button or by pressing the R shortcut Recording begins Timeline progress red flashing in timecode frame counter counts 26 P S TECHNIK factors Depending on the size ofthe RAM the format and the frame rate the i The recording length based on the internal camera RAM depends on various following recording durations are possible WEISSCAM HS
9. 1 2 Wiring Power supply unit battery Connect the power supply unit provided to the MASTER DC IN 1 ofthe camera via the 4 pin XLR 2 pin Fischer cable To protect against image loss during a power failure or due to pulling the power plug accidentally a charged battery should be connected to the SLAVE DC IN 2 This battery that is connected to the SLAVE DC IN 2 will neither be discharged nor run empty while the camera is properly operated via MASTER DC IN 1 Only when the power supply from MASTER DC IN 1 falls below 22V will the camera switch to SLAVE within 5 ms and the battery will be used to supply power Of course you can also work with one or two batteries instead of the power supply unit Fully charged 30VDC batteries have voltages of up to 36V and can thus damage the i The permitted voltage range of the camera is between 18V and 30V DC camera Please only use 24VDC batteries Hand Unit HU 2 stand alone version Cabled operation Connect the Hand Unit cable 19917 0 6m provided 7 pin Fischer connector to CBUS on the HAND UNIT and to HAND UNIT on the camera side This cable is used for communication with the camera and to supply power to the Hand Unit HU 2 An alternative cable is the article 19851 which is a 6 m long cable Wireless operation reguired the proper firmware for communication with the WEISSCAM HS 2 must be installed and the radio channels between the CAMIN and Hand Unit HU 2 must be s
10. Bu ee enden enter 40 2 4 MiscellaneOUS 5 23 0 9 9 2 eerte tees A base EEEE ENEE 42 3 TROUDISSTIGOTITIO rare cannes 49 4 Technical Specifications susanne een 53 5 Addresses and CONTACTS vsisevscceccscecsedicsesieacsdscscecssacecesseesnsoscececccdbsbbeevdecessssessvecsosssedspstessee 57 P S TECHNIK N weisscoaom HS 2 P S TECHNIK 1 Overview 1 1 Features The WEISSCAM HS 2 is the newest uncompressed digital Highspeed Camera for framerates up to 4 000fps It is developed as a Stand alone camera aiming especially the needs of cinematographers Coming with an easy workflow two Streams RAW HD via HD SDI and cinema style images it is designed to offer you the freedom of shooting either in HD or RAW mode The WEISSCAM HS 2 has a full Format Super35 CMOS Sensor with a global shutter By using the Interchangeable Mount System IMS from P S TECHNIK you can attach nearly every lenses on the camera PL Mount Nikon F Mount Panavision Mount etc and also change the Mount within a few seconds Overview A The output of the WEISSCAM HS 2 offers two Streams at the same time and uses the HD SDI interface for both signals With the WEISSCAM RAW IN HD SDI mapping you are able to trans port the RAW files via the worldwide standard and fast HD SDI single and dual link interface The HD stream offers YCbCr in 4 2 2 You can choose between linear standard curves like ITU R 709 or log curve for a higher contrast range within the HD
11. D SDI LINK A amp B on the camera side Connect the respective BNC cables on the recorder side to the compatible HD SDI inputs For dual link data transfer be absolutely certain that the cables have the same length and identical cable grade Viewfinder The electronic viewfinder included in stand alone version should be powered via the 12V connec tion of the camera Connection on the rear side of the camera 12V 0 5A DC OUT 4 pin Fischer In order to receive a video signal on the viewfinder the VGA port of the viewfinder must be adapted to DVI Connect the adapted cable to the DVI OUT output of the camera The viewfinder should be attached to one of the rosettes Additional monitors A video signal can be fed to additional control and preview monitors in single link mode via the HD SDI LINK B BNC When the WEISSCAM DIGIMAG DM 2 is used the HD SDI signal can be looped through the recorder and tapped at the RAW HD SDI OUT LINK A and or LINK B MONITOR OUT of the camera is currently still identical to RAW Link A An onboard monitor can be powered by the internal camera power source A max 12V 3A output is available for this purpose P S TECHNIK 17 Functional Description A weisscoaom HS 2 is P S TECHNIK 2 2 Operation 2 2 1 Starting the Camera Since the WEISSCAM HS 2 is shipped in various configurations two modes must be distinguished the stand alone and the basic version Both are explained separately
12. DI Here HD SDI serves strictly as the transport stream Currently same signal as RAW LINK A The WEISSCAM Hand Unit HU 2 is connected to this connector GigE interface The camera can be connected to a PC System using a con ventional Ethernet cable via the gigabit Ethernet interface All functions of the camera can thus be controlled via the WEISSCAM software basic version USB B interface port for loading camera firmware updates as well as controlling the camera over the WEISSCAM software Intelligent master slave 24V DC IN changeover circuit It is intended to elimi nate any potential image loss due to an unexpected power failure Connect the main power source power supply unit to the DC IN 1 master Connect the spare battery to the DC IN 2 slave If an unexpected voltage drop should occur at the master input the device immediately switches to the slave input without impacting camera function Once there is sufficient voltage at the master input again the camera auto matically switches back to it The Interchangeable Mount System by P S TECHNIK makes changing cam era mounts fast and uncomplicated When the camera mounts are changed the flange back is offset by the mounts The following mounts are available from P S TECHNIK PL Mount Panavision Mount Professional F Mount Nikon F Mount Canon EF Mount Canon FD Mount BNC R Mount Contax Mount Leica M Mount P S TECHNIK 2 Funct
13. Dual link i Data that are copied to the WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 in the fast 2 1 mode of P S TECHNIK 31 Functional Description A 2 2 5 Further Processing the RAW HD Material Workflow for RAW Output via HD SDI WEISSCAM DigiMag RAW data can be output directly to a capture station through a WEISSCAM Debayerbox DBB 2 via HD SDI The RAW stream is converted to an HD stream YCbCr 4 2 2 live and without delay The material can then be further processed as usual Output via IT interfaces WEISSCAM DigiMAG The RAW material recorded on the WEISSCAM DigiMag can be transferred to a PC system via IT interface FireWire or Fibre Channel The takes are displayed in folders the individual frames in files The following options exist for opening the RAW files debayering them and converting them into a desired format 1 Using the WEISSCAM software RAW files wcr can be opened debayered and converted into various formats using batch rendering IMPORTANT At the moment only RAW files created by WEISSCAMware can be badge ren dered no RAW files copied from DigiMag DM 2 fhgWD This is planned for the next update 2 Using software products from IRIDAS Framecycler Pro Full quality RAW playback for mobile use Quality control incl waveform and histogram Primary grading tools to check levels gamma gain offset for preview purposes Speedgrade XR and DI Full quality real time RAW for dailies and for fi
14. P S TECHNIK Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture Manufacturer Information The manufacturer of this product is P S Technik GmbH Siemensstra e 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Phone 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 Email weisscam pstechnik de Web www pstechnik de Please find worldwide authorised representation and dealer on our website www pstechnik de in the rental section or send an e mail to weisscam pstechnik de requesting the contact details Concerning any service and warranty requests please contact your local distributor or P S Technik directly by email at helpdesk pstechnik de P S TECHNIK Safety Notes CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain of moisture To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard keep this equipment away from all liquids Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment Caution To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device
15. SDI image The RAW stream is a 12Bit uncompressed WEISSCAM RAW file and gives you the freedom to debayer in post production In conjunction with the WEISSCAM DIGIMAG DM 2 you are able to record both formats via HD SDI YCbCr and RAW An intelligent master slave DC DC power management saves the camera from any short circuit and makes it needless to turn off the camera for a battery change A lot of mounting possibilities allows you to connect additional accessories like onboard monitor lens control system etc and power them by the several outputs of the DC DC board The very fast boot up time allows you to be ready to shoot in less than 30 seconds P S TECHNIK i 1 2 Dimensions Dimensions of the external housing Height 210 4 mm Length 315 9 mm Width 200 7 mm Weight of camera body only Approx 6 8 kg 10 1 SYNC IN 7 EXT RUN trigger 2 SYNC OUT 8 Tape hook 3 ACQ EXP 9 Adapter plate 4 12V 3A DC OUT 10 Handles 5 24V 3A DC OUT 6 INT Debayerboard Firmware update P S TECHNIK powered by PPS Technik I 2 3 4 2 5 6 1 Tape hook 4 Adapter plate 2 Ventilation exhaust air 5 Rosettes 3 EXT RUN trigger 6 Handles P S TECHNIK Overview A o 0 1 Accessory shoe for ARRI Lightweight Support 2 IMS Interchangeab
16. SETTINGS menu These basic settings are sufficient for beginning a recording as described in the following step Select CLOSE at the upper right to return to the main menu All settings are saved automati cally until changed or until the camera is switched off 22 P S TECHNIK B Basic IT based version Detailed instructions for all functions and setting options of the WEISSCAM software are provided in the WEISSCAMware manual This manual provides only one possible workflow 1 Check that the software has started correctly and the camera has been detected 2 Inthe SETTINGS window of the application select the desired format frame rate and shutter speed by clicking the corresponding buttons Always confirm all inputs and settings by selecting OK as they are not applied otherwise Tip If the Format FPS and Shutter buttons are disabled check whether the camera is pres ently in REC mode If this is the case stop recording and then make your changes 3 All settings have been applied correctly if their values appear as intended behind their corre sponding items in the SETTINGS window Selecting the record mode Because the quantity of data acquired at high frame rates is large the recording is not sent direct ly to a recorder but instead is buffered in the camera s internal RAM The record mode determines how the image data are written to the camera s RAM memory Various modes are available for different functions Sequ
17. at the WEISSCAM DigiMag has a two second delay after you press the RECORD button before it starts recording For this reason adjust the In point of the seguence to be copied accordingly After the end of the selected range has been reached the transfer stops automatically 7 On the recorder stop the recording manually B Basic IT based version For transfer to a PC system via gigabit Ethernet or USB 1 Ensure that the cable gigabit Ethernet or USB between the camera and PC system is con nected properly Check that the desired range of the sequence is enclosed marked between the two markers Before transferring the data specify the path filename and take number under File Manage ment in the Settings window In addition the file format to be written and the algorithm to be used must be selected To start the data transfer click the Save Marker button in the Timeline window When the download starts an information window appears showing the progress When the transfer is complete the information window closes and the camera is ready for the next recording P S TECHNIK 29 Functional Description A 2 2 4 WEISSCAM Format OVerview The WEISSCAM HS 2 stand alone camera can output simultaniously an HD and a RAW stream through HD SDI connection WEISSCAM HD Data Transfer 1 1 mode STANDARD RAW MODE SL HD OUT Standard transfer single link 1080 24psf on LINK A and LINK B identical singal output
18. ayerboard Inside the Camera When new software releases are distributed the internal debayerboard can be updated using a PC or laptop and an USB cable 1 The switched off camera must be connected with the PC There is a USB B cable for doing this On the right camera side plug it into INT on the PC system plug it into an available USB port 2 Open the update file DBB UPD exe 3 In the COM 2 field specify the corresponding communication port e g COM2 COM3 etc To start press the Update firmware button Wr Debayerbos O 37 I a X ex If there is an error message verify that the communication port COM has been entered correctly 4 Pressthe OK button and then start the camera 38 P S TECHNIK The update process is carried out the current installation status is displayed as a progressive percentage 5 After the update process is finished restart the camera The current firmware update is active after the restart The settings stored on the HEX switch must be recreated 2 3 2 Updating the Camera Firmware Coming soon P S TECHNIK 39 Functional Description A 2 4 Miscellaneous 2 4 1 Possible Recorders In order to record the HD SDI stream the recorder must satisfy the respective SMPTE standard and where applicable the correct format must be configured on the recorder To record the RAW stream the recorder must be specified for this signal Possible recorders HD SDI single dual link
19. ble defective Replace connecting cable Radio channels do not match WEISSCAM HS 2 is not detected by the wireless mode Hand Unit HU 2 Stand alone version Set the same radio channel on the Hand Unit HU 2 and camin If the camera still is not detected the camin may need to be updated The camera output or Hand Unit HU 2 input is defective Reguires repair by a service partner Connecting cable BNC defective or disrupted Multiple WEISSCAM HS 2 cameras cannot Check and replace cable be synchronised No master camera specified Master camera is specified via adapter short circuit No image or faulty image at RAW LINKA LINK B 48 P S TECHNIK No image on the viewfinder electronic The lens cannot be fastened to the mount WEISSCAM HS 2 is not detected by the software basic version P S TECHNIK o Cause gt gt possible solution No power supply Connect power supply Test both current outputs 12V DC of the camera Check cable Video adapter DVI VGA defective Replace video adapter Debayerboard started incorrectly Turn the WEISSCAM HS 2 off and back on again Viewfinder receives false signal Output must supply SVGA 800x600 standard with WEISSCAM HS 2 Viewfinder defective Reguires replacement or repair by a service partner Incorrect IMS mount attached Use the correct IMS mount for the respective lens No IMS mount attached The IMS mount must always be used even with PL mount lenses since otherwi
20. de button and then apply power to change video input orientation Release the Mode button and the display will rotate 180 degrees After two seconds the white light will blink once to indicate the memory being set with the current settings Go to Normal Operation Color Calibration Operation Before power up press and hold the Plus and Minus buttons simultaneously and then apply power to enter color calibration mode The buttons must be released to enter the mode ie 42 Press Plus amp Mode button Power Up gt R G B blink twice Video amp Memory Update gt White blinks once Press Mode button Power Up gt R G B blink twice Rotate display update memory gt White blinks once After the display illuminates the red green and blue colors of the display can be adjusted The display defaults to red brightness control Press once or press and hold the Plus button to increase red brightness Press once or press and hold the Minus button to decrease red brightness While either button is pressed the red light will be lit If the display is increased or decreased to maximum or minimum luminance respectively the red light will blink quickly Press the Mode button for one second to change from red brightness mode to green bright ness mode The green light will blink twice indicating the mode change P S TECHNIK Press Plus amp Minus gt R G B blinks twice Press Plus amp Mi
21. e station that is compatible with the YCbCr 4 2 2 signal From there the material can be further processed as usual Output via IT interfaces WEISSCAM DigiMAG The HD material recorded on the WEISSCAM DigiMag can also be transferred to a PC system via IT interfaces FireWire Fibre Channel The material is then stored in a proprietary file format in individual folders which are each named according to their takes To open these files colour correct them if necessary and convert them into a desired file and video format we recommend using software products 2009 or higher from IRIDAS Quick start guide for converting the file format IRIDAS Framecycler Pro 2009 1 Start the software 2 Search for the sequence If necessary click Desktop at the bottom left to show the folder structure The selection is selected or deselected using Desktop 3 Select the folder The files in it are displayed on the right as thumbnails 4 Select the sequence Hover the cursor over a thumbnail then click the plus symbol that appears and load the sequence into the timeline Click Desktop again to close the desktop selection 5 Colour correction grading Click Global Grading located above the timeline on the right to open the Grading Tool window Adjust the contrast brightness hue and offset as desired using the various faders 6 Render Click the Render button at the bottom centre to call up the Render window You can use it to se
22. elected it is applied and the window closes automatically Pressing the Rec speed line opens a window containing a selection of values representing frame rates Once a speed is selected it is applied and the window closes automatically You can specify your own number using the Custom option Pressing the Shutter line opens a window containing a selection of shutter speeds Once a speed is selected it is applied and the window closes automatically You can specify your own number using the Custom option Note The largest available shutter speed always corresponds to the currently configured frame rate Of course smaller shutter speed values can also be selected Pressing the Rec mode line opens a window containing two different record modes Ring Buffer and Squence Once a mode is selected it is applied and the window closes automatically When working in FAST RAW MODE SL the sub menu Output offers signal adjustment op tions for the HD SDI LINK A and LINK B outputs 1080 50i single link offers an identical output of a 50i signal on LINK A and B 1080 50p dual stream generates a 50p signal split between LINK A and B 50i stream each Two BNC cables are neccessary to setup this connection between camera and the par ticular recorder The recorder must support 50p Dual Stream as well as must be setup for this incoming signal The most important settings have now been configured under the
23. ence mode Ring Buffer mode Centre Trigger Once recording has started data is written once to RAM until it is full and then the recording is stopped automatically Example Possible recording length to RAM 12 seconds 12 seconds after being started the recording stops automatically Once recording has started RAM is continuously written to until the recording is stopped manually Image data that go beyond the possible RAM recording length are overwritten by new image data Example Possible recording length to RAM 12 seconds Once started recording continues until it is stopped manually The last 12 seconds of the recording time are saved This is a combination of the Sequence and Ring Buffer modes When recording is stopped the camera continues to record for half of the possible recording duration before actually stopping Example Possible recording length to RAM 12 seconds After being stopped manually recording continues for 6 seconds The recording data that remains in RAM includes the 6 seconds prior and the 6 seconds after recording has been stopped P S TECHNIK 23 Functional Description e Additional mode in the IT based software After Trigger Similar to Centre Trigger but with a manually configurable centre point Ramping Here it is possible to jump between two different frame rates fps during the recording A Stand alone version 1 Onthe Hand Unit HU 2 select the SETTINGS field button in the mai
24. er to auxiliary equipment Lemo 4 pin socket Only devices with a maximum power of 36 watts may be connected here For supplying power to auxiliary equipment Fischer 3 pin socket Only devices with a maximum power of 72 watts may be connected here Firmware updates can be loaded onto the internal Debayerbox via this USB B interface It is also possible to control the internal Debayerbox via software Toggle switch for switching on the camera Downward Switching on camera boots up Upward Switching off After the camera has booted up correctly the green STATUS LED is illumi nated constantly and the camera is ready for operation Rotary switch for selecting the 16 presets of the internal Debayerboard e g colour temp cine curves focus filter etc This switch directly impacts the HD SDI output signal Analogue DVI signal with SVGA 800x600 pixels for viewfinder see accessories or monitor preview The WEISSCAM HS 2 is equipped with an internal debayer board which is used to debayer the RAW data in the 1080p or 720p RAW signal of the sensor in real time and convert into a YCbCr 4 2 2 single link or YCbCr 4 2 2 dual stream signal For resolutions outside of the HD standard e g 2K with 2048x1536 P S TECHNIK 13 Overview A RAW Link A B Monitor Hand Unit CamINT MASTER SLAVE IMS 14 you can only operate the camera in RAW mode In RAW mode the pure RAW data of the sensor are output via HD S
25. es to run Select the IMAGE CONTROL field button in the main menu to access its submenu Make sure that sufficient white is within the image area Push the field button Auto White once The white balance adjustment takes place automatically and the results appear in the image immediately Select CLOSE at the upper right to return to the main menu The balance is saved automati cally until changed or until the camera is switched off Note The camera is still in operation Record Live Image mode can be stopped at any time from the TIMELINE menu B Basic IT based version 1 2 3 Switch the camera to REC Live Image mode gt In the WEISSCAMware Timeline window click the red record button Make sure that sufficient white is within the image area Click the field button Auto white The white balance adjustment takes place automatically and the results appear in the image immediately Tip Alternatively the white balance can be adjusted manually by modifying the RGB values These values can be stored using Save LUT Note The camera is still running you can continue work immediately if desired P S TECHNIK 25 Functional Description A Starting a recording By using Ring Buffer mode it is possible to keep the camera recording continuously and to adjust the Live Image as needed Changes to the Image Control via the Hand Unit HU 2 or the HEX switch can be tested directly A Stand alone
26. escription e Reset Operation 1 Before power up Reset Operation can be entered by pressing Press Minus amp and holding the Mode and Minus buttons simultaneously and Mode button then applying power 2 Release the Mode and Minus buttons and the display will be reset to factory settings which are b Right eye orientation c Median color brightness contrast and luminance 3 After two seconds the white light will blink once to indicate the memory being set with the current settings gt R G B blink twice Parameters reset 4 Go to Normal Operation update memory gt White blinks once Normal Operation Power Up gt R G B blinks twice Press Plus amp Minus Luminance gt Green blinks twice Plus Minus Update Display amp Memory Contrast Seeeeeeeseeececdl Red Green on gt White blinks once gt Red blinks twice 1 Press once or press and hold the Plus button to increase luminance Press once or press and hold the Minus button to decrease luminance While either button is pressed the red light will be lit If the display is increased or decreased to maximum or minimum luminance respectively the red light will blink quickly 2 Press the Mode button for one second to change from luminance mode to contrast mode The green light will blink twice indicating the mode change 3 Press once or press and hold the Plus button to increase contrast Press once or press and h
27. in the sections below In the stand alone version the WEISSCAM HS 2 is controlled completely via the WEISSCAM Hand Unit HU 2 Thus no PC system connection is necessary All settings of the Hand Unit HU 2 are configured via the touchscreen display and control wheel Important commands such as RECORD STOP and PLAY can also be selected via hardware but tons In the basic version the WEISSCAM HS 2 is controlled via a PC system All necessary settings are configured via the WEISSCAM Software The software must be installed on a computer that has an NVIDIA graphics card minimum 8000er series Camera ON OFF switch LEDs To switch on the camera actuate the ON OFF switch on the rear side ofthe camera If the camera is supplied with power correctly you will instantly hear the camera s ventilation start ing up and the camera system will boot up After approx five seconds a test image is displayed and the camera is ready The LEDs on the rear side indicate the status of the camera STATUS Is illuminated in green Camera is ready REG Is illuminated in blue Recording Error Is illuminated in red An error has occurred Restart the camera P S TECHNIK 19 Functional Description A Hand Unit HU 2 for stand alone version To switch on the WEISSCAM Hand Unit HU 2 hold the blue ON OFF button on the left side pressed for one second If everything is wired properly and supplied with power the Hand Unit HU 2 boots up and the
28. ional description 2 1 Setup 2 1 1 Camera Support Attaching using a bridge plate Compatible bridge plates are the ARRI BP 5 and BP 8 for Standard35 format Position the bridge plate with the screwed on adapter plate on the bottom of the camera Allow the parallel pin to engage into the bore provided and fasten the screw so that it is securely tightened You can now slide the bridge plate onto the dovetail plate Attaching using ARRI or Chrosziel quicklock plates The camera is equipped with an integrated interface for the quicklock plates as used with HD cameras interface connects well with ARRI and Chrosziel quicklock plates The Sony VCT 14 is currently not supported The interface is located underneath the bridge plate adapter plate screwed onto the bottom of the camera Unscrew the adapter plate Then position the camera on the guide rails of the quicklock plate and slide it forwards until the safety lever can be engaged Check that the camera is firmly and securely attached Tripod head Due to the weight of the camera use tripod heads with a diameter of 150 mm only Examples of suitable tripod heads ARRIHEAD C ARRI Fluid Heads Sachtler 150H O Connor 2575 Attaching handles accessories Both camera sides have rosettes which can be used to attach the handle system provided as well as additional accessories 74 inch screws are used for fastening the devices P S TECHNIK 15 Functional Description e 2
29. le Mount System 3 Tape hook P S TECHNIK SLR II LINKB UNKA HD SDI 10 11 HEX switch Power switch Tape hook MASTER SLAVE 24V DC IN DVI OUT Ventilation air supply P S TECHNIK 7 HD SDI Link A amp Link B 8 RAW Link A amp Link B 9 Monitor OUT 10 12V 0 5A DC OUT 11 Hand Unit 12 CamINT Ethernet USB B Ti Overview e 1 Handle 2 Mounting plate for WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 12 P S TECHNIK 1 3 Connections Sync in out ACQ EXP 12V 0 5A DC out 12V 3A DC out 24V 3A DC out INT Power switch HEX DVI OUT HD SDI Link A B These ports enable you to synchronise multiple WEISSCAM HS 2 cameras with pixel accuracy The master camera sync generator is initialised via short circuiting at the sync in and outputs the sync signal at the sync out Thus multiple cameras can be connected in series and all cameras are syn chronised via the master camera You can connect devices accessories for controlling start stop signals and changes of speed here To do so the camera must be put into recording mode via another operating unit computer or WEISSCAM Hand Unit HU 2 will be implemented For supplying power to the viewfinder Lemo 4 pin socket Only devices with a maximum power of 6 watts may be connected here For supplying pow
30. lect or deselect the Render window 7 Configure settings In the Render window use the tabs and the corresponding drop down menus to select the desired format 8 Path and file name Single clicking Render in the Render window opens a window with the file structure Here specify the path and the desired filename 9 Start rendering To do so click Render at the bottom right in the Render window with the file structure P S TECHNIK 35 Functional Description A IRIDAS SpeedGrade 2009 T 2 Start the software Search for the sequence If necessary click Desktop at the bottom left to show the folder structure The selection is selected or deselected using Desktop Select the folder The files in it are displayed on the right as thumbnails Load the sequence Hover the cursor over a thumbnail then click the plus symbol that appears and load the sequence into the timeline Click Desktop again to close the desktop selection Colour correction grading Click Global Grading located above the timeline on the right to open the Grading Tool window Adjust the contrast brightness hue offset etc as desired using the various faders You can make more in depth image adjustments using the Highlights Midtones and Shad ows buttons on the left side and the Secondaries and Mask buttons on the right side of the submenus Render Single click Render to open the rendering mask The Render button is at the b
31. n menu to access its submenu 2 Select the REC Mode line to open a selection window in the lower section of the SETTINGS menu Click the desired mode here to select it Once a mode is selected it is applied and the window closes automatically 3 Select CLOSE at the upper right to return to the main menu The new configuration is saved automatically until changed or until the camera is switched off B Basic IT based version 1 If recording is in progress stop it Click the STOP button in the Timeline window 2 In the SETTINGS window of the application select the desired record mode by clicking it 3 These settings do not have to be confirmed separately they are applied as soon as selected 24 P S TECHNIK Adjusting white balance for HD SDI stream output White balancing can be accomplished more quickly using the Hand Unit HU 2 and WEISS CAMwere This requires that the camera be in record mode Live Image mode The white balance adjustment is carried out on a white surface which must fill at least 60 percent of the image area The luminance of the white should be 50 percent A Stand alone version 1 Switch the camera to REC Live Image mode On the Hand Unit HU 2 select the TIMELINE field button in the main menu to access its submenu Switch the camera to record mode by pushing the red record field button Select CLOSE at the upper right to return to the main menu The recording Live Image con tinu
32. nal grading Quality control incl waveform and histogram Batch rendering Full blown grading feature set incl effects such as Bleach Bypass Technicolor 2 Strip 3 Strip 32 P S TECHNIK Quick start guides The following sections are intended merely as quick start guides for the respective programs For detailed explanations refer to the corresponding manuals WEISSCAM Software for HS 2 IMPORTANT At the moment only RAW files created by WEISSCAMware can be badge rendered no RAW files copied from DigiMag DM 2 fhgWD This is planned for the next update 1 2 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 Start the WEISSCAMware software camera must be offline Load the seguence In the Settings window click the Calibrate Load Seguence button to select the desired seguence Here it is sufficient to select a frame of the desired seguence as the latter is detected by the WEISSCAMware automatically Then click the Loaded button to load the sequence into the timeline Carry out the colour correction Configure the desired values at the left in the Image Control window using the faders for RGB saturation offset etc Save the LUT Look up Table for these settings via Save LUT Repeat steps 2 4 if you want different looks for different material Close the WEISSCAMware software select Yes to confirm the safety warning that appears Start WEISSCAM Batch Generator Using the Add Batch Job Take button load selected
33. nich Germany Phone 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 Email weisscam pstechnik de Web www pstechnik de Please find worldwide authorised representation and dealer on our website www pstechnik de in the rental section or send an e mail to weisscam pstechnik de requesting the contact details Concerning any service and warranty requests please contact your local distributor or P S Technik directly by email at helpdesk pstechnik de P S TECHNIK 55 Addresses and Contacts A
34. nus gt Green blinks twice Update Display amp Memory gt White blinks once gt Blue blinks twice Blue Brightness gt Red blinks twice Press once or press and hold the Plus button to increase red brightness Press once or press and hold the Minus button to decrease green brightness While either button is pressed the green light will be lit If the display is increased or decreased to maximum or minimum lumi nance respectively the green light will blink quickly Press the Mode button for one second to change from green brightness mode to blue bright ness mode The blue light will blink twice indicating the mode change Press once or press and hold the Plus button to increase blue brightness Press once or press and hold the Minus button to decrease blue brightness While either button is pressed the blue light will be lit If the display is increased or decreased to maximum or minimum luminance respectively the blue light will blink quickly Press the Mode button for one second to change from blue brightness mode back to red brightness mode The red light will blink twice indicating the mode change Go back to the beginning of Calibration Operation or continue to 9 After two seconds the white light will blink once to indicate the memory being set with the cur rent reg green blue brightness 10 To re enter Normal Operation disconnect power and reapply P S TECHNIK 43 Functional D
35. old the Minus button to decrease contrast While either button is pressed the green light will be lit If the display is increased or decreased to maximum or minimum contrast respectively the green light will blink quickly 44 P S TECHNIK Press the Mode button for one second to change from contrast mode back to luminance mode The red light will blink twice indicating the mode change After two seconds the white light will blink once to indicate the memory being set with the cur rent settings Power Down 1 Press and hold the Plus amp Minus buttons simultaneously for two seconds and the display will turn off The red green blue lights blink twice The Plus Minus and Mode buttons will be inactive while the display is off Go to Power Up sequence Power up amp Operation 1 Press and hold the Plus amp Minus buttons simultaneously or the Power button if using a UI Box for two seconds and the display will turn on The buttons do not have to be released during this time to turn the display on All buttons will now be functional Go to Operation sequence P S TECHNIK 45 Functional Description A weisscaom HS 2 46 P S TECHNIK 3 Troubleshooting A o No power source connected gt gt Connect power source Power source must supply the correct voltage 12 24V DC above all for bat tery operation Replace battery Cable defective or incorrect pin assign ment Check replace cable Turn on pulse not recei
36. ottom centre you can use it to select or deselect the rendering mask Path and file name In the rendering mask enter the path and file name under Destination File format Under the Format menu item you can select a default format using the drop down menu or create your own by clicking Other Select the desired settings using the Options menu item Render To start the conversion click the Render button under the Render menu item 36 P S TECHNIK Deciding on HD SDI or RAW Deciding whether HD SDI or RAW streams will be recorded over depends on a number of factors The respective advantages and disadvantages of the formats and above all of the desired pos sible workflow in post production must be taken into consideration The following additional information on WEISSCAM HS 2 RAW and HD SDI streams can help WEISSCAM RAW Advantage Image material is 12 bit uncompressed a good starting point for post production Faster downloading mode of working Disadvantage Image material must still be debayered colour corrected time consuming HD SDI STREAM Advantage Debayering is no longer necessary direct copy to and print to tape possible signal accepted by most recorders Disadvantage Two bits of information less than in the RAW material later corrections in post production are not as in depth P S TECHNIK 37 Functional Description A E SSCam HS 2 2 3 Updating the Firmware 2 3 1 Updating the Deb
37. playback between the markers Press Delete Marker to remove the markers B Basic IT based version jJ Stop the recording by clicking the Stop button or the Enter shortcut The camera is now ready to play back the last recording You can start the playback immediately by clicking the Play button To limit the range for playback stop playback and set markers using Cut In and Cut Out n order to remove the markers press short cut M to select a pair of markers Now press Delete marker remove them 28 P S TECHNIK 2 2 3 Download Settings Copying a sequence to a recorder In the stand alone version of the WEISSCAM HS 2 the data in RAM are transferred to a hard disk flash or tape recorder via single or dual link In the Basic IT based version data can be transferred to a PC systems in various file formats TIFF DPX RAW via gigabit Ethernet or USB A Stand alone version 1 2 3 Ensure that the cable single dual link between the camera and recorder are connected properly Check that the desired range of the seguence is enclosed marked between the two markers When copying HD data YCbCr 4 2 2 use the HEX switch on the camera to select the desired debayer algorithm look or chose by loading a HEX file frm the Hand Unit HU 2 On the Hand Unit HU 2 press the Save Marker field button The transfer of the selected range begins On the recorder start the recording manually Note th
38. se the sensor could be damaged WEISSCAM HS 2 connected to the PC system incorrectly Check or replace connecting cable WEISSCAM HS 2 initialised incorrectly Turn the camera off and back on then restart the software as well If necessary restart the PC system or test another PC system Software started before camera First start the WEISSCAM HS 2 and wait until it has booted completely Only then start the software 49 Troubleshooting A weisscaom HS 2 m P S TECHNIK 4 Technical Specifications Power Voltage Slave Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Mass Dimensions Imager Configuration Dimensions Sensor Effective picture Elements Pixel size Sensitivity Dynamic Range Shutter Lens Mount Output Image RAW Signal HD Signal RAM Output Power WEISSCAM power supply Possible input Possible output Mass Dimensions 24V DC Fischer 2 pin 24V DC Fischer 2 pin 80W 5 C 40 C 0 C 50 C ca 6 8 kg H 210 4mm L 315 9mm B 200 7mm Single CMOS Sensor 22 176mm x 22 176mm 2016 x 2016 pixels 0 011 mm 600 ASA 8 10 T Stops up to the selected curve Global Shutter Interchangeble Mount System different Mounts possible 2x HD over HD SDI 2x RAW over HD SDI 1x Monitor Single Link SMPTE 292M Dual Link SMPTE 372M 12Bit uncompressed WEISSCAM RAW 10 Bit YCbCr 4 2 2 16GB or 32GB 1x 12Vdc 0 5A Lemo 4Pin 1x 12Vdc 3A
39. takes into the take field In doing so it is sufficient to select a frame of the seguence as the latter is detected automati cally You can display the respective settings by clicking the individual takes If you want to change the target folder you can do so using Change Target The target format can then be set in the Target Format line via the drop down menu If you want to render all takes of the take list to the same format you can configure this by clicking Use Selected for All To select a new In point or Out point you have to enable the tick mark behind Use New Cut In Out Then enter the new values after New Cut In Position and New Cut Out Position For the type of debayering you can now load the LUT created previously To do so click Select LUT in the CC line and select the corresponding file Via Use Original you can also use the original settings of the file for rendering Now click Generate Batch File to generate the corresponding batch file Close the batch generator and open WEISSCAMware Load the batch render file In the Settings window click the Calibrate Load Seguence button and load the corresponding file Confirm the message with OK to start the rendering A window with the status display of the rendering process should open After the rendering process is finished you can close the WEISSCAMware software select Yes to confirm the safety warning that appears P S TECHNIK 33
40. technicians in authorised specialist companies only Do not touch the low pass filter in front of the sensor P S TECHNIK a To ensure reliable proper operation it is required that you familiarise yourself with this operat ing manual Only use compatible power supply units batteries that conform with the voltage range of the device Any auxiliary equipment must not exceed the maximum permitted power Ensure safe transport in the cases provided for this purpose Keep all ventilation openings unobstructed to guarantee continuous cooling of the components Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to care and maintenance tasks Avoid direct light exposure of the sensor and do not touch the sensor Do not use the camera without the lens or protective cap Clean optical surfaces using optical cleaning agents only P S TECHNIK Content Manufacturer Informatio cscccsooscetscssenecesscedcccccdesceccecacsetcddesacdcats cactecctsssaenssetecsssdosodsesesosessecscuseus 2 SALOU fer RENE 3 eT RET EE M 7 IB ZUERST IURE ENTE 7 1 2 DIMENSIONS OTI TULERUNT 8 1 3 CONNECLIONS 5 2 5 5 n100021003222 c eUert le co bc peer cae EEESC SE EEEE SENEY RF ade gua C age EEES SENEESE NEEESE REKS 13 2 Functional descrID EIO ocean yeso itor nd ene ARS Kee vh UU da obese bore Un MR rere Lp e eT 17 2 1 ET AT EE E E A E E EAA E aes 17 2 2 Op ratiO RU E TT 21 2 3 Updating the FIETUNWS
41. tion is selected or deselected using Desktop Select the folder The files in it are displayed on the right as thumbnails Load the sequence Hover the cursor over a thumbnail then click the plus symbol that appears and load the sequence into the timeline Click Desktop again to close the desktop selection Colour correction grading Click Global Grading located above the timeline on the right to open the Grading Tool window Adjust the contrast brightness hue offset etc as desired using the various faders You can make more in depth image adjustments using the Highlights Midtones and Shadows buttons on the left side and the Secondaries and Mask buttons on the right side of the sub menus Render Single click Render to open the rendering mask The Render button is at the bottom centre you can use it to select or deselect the rendering mask Path and file name In the rendering mask enter the path and file name under Destination File format Under the Format menu item you can select a default format using the drop down menu or create your own by clicking Other Select the desired settings using the Options menu item Render To start the conversion click the Render button under the Render menu item 34 P S TECHNIK Workflow for HD Output via HD SDI WEISSCAM DigiMag or other recorders The HD material recorded on the WEISSCAM DigiMAG can be exported via the HD SDI interface to any captur
42. ugh single link connection RAW 24p on LINK A and LINK B identical signal output with playback speed of 24fps RAW 25p on LINK A and LINK B identical signal output with playback speed of 25fps RAW 30p on LINKA and LINK B identical signal output with playback speed of 30fps The WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 must be set on WEISSCAM STANDARD RAW in the input menu Data that are copied to the WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 in 1 1 mode of the camera A are also visible 1 1 after transfer to a PC system Example If 100 frames are transferred 100 files are displayed in the folder 2 1 mode FAST RAW MODE SL RAW OUT Two RAW frames are transferred for each HD SDI frame through single link or dual link only for 100p 120p and 2K RAW 50p on LINK A and LINK B identical signal outpur with playback speed of 50fps The WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 detects the mode and stores two RAW frames in each file if the WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 is set to WEISSCAM FAST RAW in the iput menu the camera are also only visible 2 1 after transfer Example If 100 frames are transferred only 50 files are displayed in the folder There are now two frames in each individual file which are again displayed 1 1 after conversion fghWA WEISSCAM RAW 720 50p STANDARD RAW 3 312 Kb Single link fghWB WEISSCAM RAW 720 50i p FAST RAW 3 312 Kb Single link fghWC WEISSCAM RAW 1080 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 30p 6 528 Kb Single link STANDARD RAW Dual link Single link
43. ved correctly Turn the WEISSCAM HS 2 off and back on again Debayerboard started incorrectly Turn the WEISSCAM HS 2 off and back on again Respective port defective Plug the BNC cable into the second HD SDI port single link BNC cable defective Replace BNC cable Target device defective or incompatible Connect to another target device e g monitor Signal transmission on the BNC cable disrupted by another cable Check the cable routing and bypass possible sources of interference WEISSCAM HS 2 does not start No image or faulty image at the HD SDI LINKA LINK B P S TECHNIK 47 Troubleshooting A Problem N ase gt gt possible solution o Camera started incorrectly gt gt Turn the WEISSCAM HS 2 off and back on again Respective port defective Plug the BNC cable into the second RAW port single link BNC cable defective Replace BNC cable Target device defective or incompatible Connect to another target device e g monitor The RAW signal cannot be processed by tape recorders e g SRW 1 Signal transmission on the BNC cable disrupted by another cable Check the cable routing and bypass possible sources of interference Monitor connected to the RAW LINK A Green image that appears in four guadrants LINK B therefore RAW signal displayed on the monitor Connect monitor to the HD SDI LINK A LINK B Hand Unit HU 2 initialised incorrectly Turn the Hand Unit HU 2 and or WEISS CAM HS 2 off and back on again Connecting ca
44. ynchronised i For wireless operation the CAMIN interface including 16 pin C Motion cable is Connect the RWC 1 cable belonging to the CAMIN 16 pin Fischer connector to EXT on CAMIN and to HAND UNIT 7 pin Fischer connector on the camera side In wireless mode the Hand Unit HU 2 must be powered via a battery that is attached to the rear side of the Hand Unit HU 2 To do so position the battery on the guide groove and slide it upwards until it engages In order to detach and remove the battery press in the lock button on the bottom of the Hand Unit HU 2 and remove the battery by pulling it downwards 16 P S TECHNIK PC system via Gig E or USB basic version The camera can also be controlled with the WEISSCAMware via a PC System instead of the Hand Unit HU 2 The prerequisite for camera operation via PC System is an NVIDIA graphics card Minimum 8000 series The camera must be connected to the PC System via a Gigabit Ethernet or USB cable Please note that Gigabit Ethernet delivers a higher data rate For this pur pose plug the cable into the INT input on the rear side of the camera and connect it to a free PC System port WEISSCAM DigiMag DM 2 For single link data transfer connect a BNC cable 75 ohms to HD SDI LINK A for HD Stream or RAW LINK A for RAW Stream on the camera side and the BNC signal input on the recorder side For dual link and dual stream data transfer connect one BNC cable 75 ohms each to H
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