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Fig. 6-1-4
6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
1-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS
1-1-1.
Preparations
1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-4.
2) Start up the application for adjustment (SeusZ).
2) Start up the application for adjustment (SeusZ).
Note 1:
Before the adjustment, refer to “1-3. Preparation before Using Adjustment Software (SeusZ)”.
Note 2:
The set has been so designed that the power is turned off automatically in about 60 seconds after the power was turned on.
The power is not turned off automatically if the SeusZ is started and “connect” is executed.
The power is not turned off automatically if the SeusZ is started and “connect” is executed.
Video
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
Color monitor
Video system Adjustment
(Composite video level adj.)
(Composite video level adj.)
Oscilloscope
Terminated
75
75
Ω
PC
(The SeusZ must be installed in the PC.)
OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Two connectors are required.
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Two connectors are required.
HASP Key
To USB
connector
connector
AC IN
AC power adaptor
AC-LS5
(1-479-284-51)
AC-LS5
(1-479-284-51)
To DC IN jack
To USB jack
To A/V OUT jack
Multi-output stand
(A-1548-091-A)
(Note 1)
(A-1548-091-A)
(Note 1)
Camera table
(J-6082-384-A)
(J-6082-384-A)
Camera System
Adjustment
Adjustment
Short: Adjustment mode ON state
Open: Adjustment mode OFF state
Open: Adjustment mode OFF state
Multiple connector
extension
(J-6082-701-A)
extension
(J-6082-701-A)
AV cable
(1-824-097-11)
(1-824-097-11)
USB cable
(1-829-868-41)
(1-829-868-41)
Ver. 1.1 2009.01
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1-1-2.
Precautions
1.
Setting the Switch
Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments.
1. Mode switch .................................................................. Still image
2. HOME items (Shooting) ............................................... Auto Adjustment
3. Zoom lever .................................................................... WIDE end
4. Digital Zoom
1. Mode switch .................................................................. Still image
2. HOME items (Shooting) ............................................... Auto Adjustment
3. Zoom lever .................................................................... WIDE end
4. Digital Zoom
(Settings – Shooting Settings – Shooting Settings 1) .... Off
Fig. 6-1-5
2.
Subjects
1) 9 colors chart (Standard picture frame).
When performing adjustments using the 9 colors chart, adjust
the picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-5. (Standard picture
frame)
the picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-5. (Standard picture
frame)
2) Clear chart (Standard picture frame)
Remove the 9 colors chart from the pattern box and insert a
clear chart in its place. (Do not perform zoom operations dur-
ing this time)
clear chart in its place. (Do not perform zoom operations dur-
ing this time)
3.
Setting Distance between Pattern Box and Camera
Set the distance from the front of the lens to the pattern box as
shown in Fig. 6-1-6.
shown in Fig. 6-1-6.
9 colors chart (Standard picture frame)
Adjust the camera position and direction
to obtain the LCD screen or the monitor
TV display shown in Fig. a.
to obtain the LCD screen or the monitor
TV display shown in Fig. a.
Transparent window
A
B
A
C
B
C
C14: Filter for AWB 5800K adjustment
A
2
Effective picture frame
C14
Blue
Magenta
Red
White
Cyan
Green
Yellow
W14
Fig. a
LCD screen or under scan
monitor TV picture
A = B
C =
3
B
( )
Fig. 6-1-6
Pattern box
Front of the lens
L = About 9 cm
L
Camera
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4.
Precautions When Using Pattern Box
1) It takes about 30 minutes for pattern box to stabilize its brightness.
Turn on the pattern box 30 minutes before the adjustment starts.
2) Make arrangement so that the outside light does not enter the chart surface in the pattern box.
Also, place a board between chart and camera, and make a hole at the lens part of the board so that the camera is not reflected in the
shot image screen.
(Adjustment may not be performed correctly due to the influence of outside light.)
shot image screen.
(Adjustment may not be performed correctly due to the influence of outside light.)
Example 1:
Place a box to block a section between pattern box and camera.
Example 2:
Place a board having a hole in front of the camera and cover the pattern box and camera with a blackout curtain
3) Control of color chart
The color chart will fade if it is exposed to direct sunlight or strong light.
Since the fading of color chart progresses even with the light in the pattern box, remove and store the color chart when it is not used.
Remove the color chart and store it.
Store the color chart in a place not exposed to direct light, avoiding high temperature and humidity.
Use the color chart for about three years, and afterward replace it with a new chart.
Since the fading of color chart progresses even with the light in the pattern box, remove and store the color chart when it is not used.
Remove the color chart and store it.
Store the color chart in a place not exposed to direct light, avoiding high temperature and humidity.
Use the color chart for about three years, and afterward replace it with a new chart.
Pattern box
Front of the lens
Make the hole of the same
size as the lens.
size as the lens.
Make the hole of the same
size as the pattern box.
size as the pattern box.
L = About 9 cm
L
Camera
Pattern box
Front of the lens
Board that opens hole
to lens part
to lens part
L = About 9 cm
L
Camera
Cover with a blackout curtain
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woody board A (2)
400 mm
woody board B (2)
370 mm
woody board C (1)
700 mm
513 mm
513 mm
700 mm
woody board D (1)
370 mm
370 mm
700 mm
730 mm
100 mm
120 mm
woody board A
woody board B
woody board B
woody board C
woody board A
woody board D
Flash adjustment box
Front of the lens
Background paper
L = 50 cm
L
Camera
5.
Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box
A dark room is required to provide an accurate flash adjustment.
If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given
below;
If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given
below;
1) Provide woody board A, B, C and D of 15 mm thickness.
2) Apply black mat paint to one side of woody board A, B and D.
3) Attach background paper (J-2501-130-A) to woody board C.
4) Assemble so that the black sides and the background paper
3) Attach background paper (J-2501-130-A) to woody board C.
4) Assemble so that the black sides and the background paper
side of woody board A, B, C and D are internal. (Fig. 6-1-8)
Fig. 6-1-7
Fig. 6-1-8
Fig. 6-1-9
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