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T-1340 MANUAL
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1 Camera Overview 1
2 Connectors 5
3 Network Setup & Quick Start Guide 7
4 On-Camera Controls & On-Screen Display 13
5 Working with Phantom CineMag and CineStation 23
6 Phantom PCC Software: 27
- Camera Operation
- Playback and Downloading
- File Conversion
7 Signals and Programmable I/O 37
8 Accessories 41
9 FAQs & Support 45
- Mechanical Drawings
- Connector Pin-outs
- Regulatory
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Chapter 1: Camera Overview | 1
CAMERA OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Phantom T1340 is a four-megapixel high-speed camera developed for applications
where high resolution is beneficial, including:
• Microscopy and subjects that require high-magnification
• Tracking projectiles or other objects with the ability to resolve objects far in the
distance
• Imaging methods where more resolution is required for greater accuracy.
Techniques include Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and flow visualization.
SENSITIVITY, EXPOSURE INDEX AND BINNING
The T1340 is available in color or monochrome. While color cameras produce visually
dynamic video and additional information, mono cameras are selected when greater light
sensitivity is required - often a critical factor due to the low exposure times associated with
high-speed imaging.
The Exposure Index (EI) function is available in PCC or using the on-camera controls.
EI effectively boosts the ISO beyond the native value by applying pre-defined tone curves.
This method preserves the raw image data and overall look of the image throughout the EI
Range, which varies by camera model based on the native ISO and recommended settings.
The pixel binning feature boosts sensitivity by grouping pixels into 2X2 blocks to create a
larger pixel area. This converts the 4 Mpx sensor to 1 Mpx with 1024 x 976 resolution that
consists of large 27 micron pixels, rather than the sensor’s normal 13.5 micron pixels.

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This results in greater light sensitivity. Both monochrome and color cameras support
the Binning function, note that the image output is always monochrome with Binning
enabled.
CAMERA CONTROL
All Phantom cameras come with PCC software for Ethernet-based setup and control.
T-Series cameras also have an On-Camera Control (OCC) menu system for use with
an attached video monitor. The OCC menu can adjust both basic and advanced settings.
Capture, Play and Save-to-CineMag functions are also available via the camera’s OCC
menu.
IMAGE STORAGE
Phantom T-Series cameras can be equipped with up to 144GB RAM. A camera with a
144GB RAM buffer, recording at 3,200 fps at 2048 x 1952 can record a single high-speed
shot (called a Cine) for almost 8 seconds. Memory can be segmented using Multi-Cine to
capture several shorter events back-to-back with no downtime between shots.
T-Series cameras can be equipped with a CineMag interface for use with secure,
removable Phantom CineMag V media. The CineMag V is available in 2TB and 8TB
capacities, and can save a full 144 GB Cine in under 3 minutes. CineMags also support
direct recording for long record times at reduced resolution and support video playback
to review all the recordings.
Data on the CineMag V can be downloaded via a Phantom CineStation IV, or the camera,
using 1Gb or 10Gb Ethernet. 10Gb Ethernet is the fastest way to download the files to
optimized systems. Cine Raw files are compatible with many of the video industry’s top
editing and measurement programs, or they can be converted to a variety of formats
(e.g. h264.mp4, Apple ProRes.mov, avi and tiff) using PCC software.
IMAGE MONITORING & VIDEO OUTPUTS
Phantom T-Series cameras have HDMI and 3G HD-SDI outputs for use with video
monitors. Standard video rates up to 1080 p60 are supported. These outputs make
it easy to use a small on-camera monitor or viewfinder for composing the shot and
watching smooth playback immediately, without being tethered to a computer.
The video feed from each output is identical and can show either live video or playback
from the camera RAM or CineMag.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Programmable I/O: Assign and define signal parameters for each Programmable I/O port.
Available signals include Strobe, Ready, F-Sync, Pre-Trigger, Event, Memory Gate and
several core signals. See Programmable I/O section for more information.
Data Acquisition: External sensor data imported through a compatible National
Instruments DAQ model can be embedded in Cine files and visualized in PCC along with the
high-speed images.
Image-Based Auto-Trigger (IBAT): Trigger the camera (or a number of connected cameras)
from motion detected within the live image. The active IBAT area and parameters are
defined using PCC or the camera’s OCC menu interface.
Exposure Tools: Auto-exposure, Threshold mode for the video output, PCC histogram, and
a Zebra pattern overlay in PCC are all tools used to dial in the best exposure without over
saturation.
Multi-Cine: Support for up to 63 partitions.
Quiet Fans: When enabled, the fans are stopped during capture to eliminate vibration.
Continuous Recording: Automatically and continuously saves Cines to external storage.
Shutter Off Mode: (also known as Exposure in PIV) turns off the shutter to maximize
achievable exposure with minimal frame overhead.
Burst Mode: Generate a precise number of frames with every frame sync pulse.
P12L: Raw Cine 12-bit linear file packing method that applies to RAM downloads. This is an
alternative to the standard Packed-10 (P10) log format used to increase download speed
without visible data loss.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables the automatic assignment of an IP
address when using a DHCP router. This method eliminates the requirement to define the
PC’s dedicated camera network. Automatic DHCP is an alternative to the secondary user-
definable IP network available in all Phantom cameras.

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A complete cable connector reference and pin-out
guide is available in the last section of this manual.
REAR CONNECTOR PANEL

Chapter 2: Connectors | 5
CONNECTORS
FRONT CONNECTORS
B3 STROBE /P
PHDMI
C5 READY /P
QVF PWR
D2 TC IN
E1 TRIGGER
F4 FSYNC /P
GRANGE DATA
HREMOTE
IBACKUP DC INPUT
JPRIMARY DC INPUT
KUSB
LETHERNET
MPOWER SWITCH
NCINEMAG PORT
ASDI
OSDI
BNC outputs 3G-SDI video
Programmable I/O, Port ID = P3. Default signal = Strobe
Programmable I/O, Port ID = P5. Default signal = Ready
Timecode-in fixed port for IRIG-B (Modulated/Unmodulated)
Trigger-in fixed port. TTL pulse, Switch closure
Programmable I/O, Port ID = P4. Default signal = FSync
8-pin Fischer used to input and embed frames with acquisition data
5-pin Fischer for RS-232 serial communication
3-pin Fischer for 20-28V DC backup power
3-pin Fischer for 20-28V DC primary power
For WiFi dongle (Dongle requires chipset RT5370)
8-pin Fischer port for Gigabit and 10Gb Ethernet for control and
data transfer
Off/Auto/On functionality (see FAQ)
Port under door, exists on CineMag models only
Din (mini-BNC) outputs 3G-SDI video
Full size HDMI Type-A video output
4-pin Hirose port outputs +12V power for small
monitors and viewfinders, rated up to 12W

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