Chronos 1.4 User manual

USER MANUAL
CHRONOS 1.4 & CHRONOS 2.1-HD
Software Version 0.5.1
RE-PDEV-10007 Rev 1.0

Page | 2
Preface
Thank you for choosing a Chronos high-
speed camera!
This camera was designed to be accessible to everyone, and we
hope that you will experiment, explore and create.
Please share videos, pictures, publications and details about your
user cases with our team at any time. We would love to see what
you’re creating, and perhaps share it with our audience on social
media, monthly newsletter, or even our website if you would like!
This guide will help you operate, troubleshoot, and get the most
out of your camera and its accessories. We also advise you to
read the separate document, Terms of Sale and Warranty (see
website). If you have any questions about either document,
please contact [e-mail].
Also, to receive important news about software updates, release
of new products, major company announcements, or special
discounts, please sign up for our monthly newsletter by:
•Visiting https://www.krontech.ca/chronos-newsletter/.
OR
•Scanning this QR code:

Page | 3
Support Contacts
DIRECT SUPPORT
If you have questions or concerns about hardware, software or
special instruction for your Chronos camera and its accessories,
please don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]a.
WEB SITE LINKS
FAQ https://krontech.ca/faq
Shipping Policy https://krontech.ca/shipping-policy
Warranty & Return https://krontech.ca/warranty-return
Chronos 1.4
Resources https://krontech.ca/chronos-1-4-resources
Chronos 2.1-HD
Resources https://krontech.ca/chronos-2-1-resources
USER FORUM
The User Forum is a great way to share questions with other Chronos
users, as well as get support directly from Kron Technologies staff;
use the search function on the forum to find answers to your
questions.
User Forum: https://forum.krontech.ca

Page | 4
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Support Contacts ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Unboxing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
What’s included ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
First Look..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DISABLING THE SHIPPING MODE ............................................................................................................................ 11
LENS INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 12
POWERING UP THE CAMERA................................................................................................................................... 12
POWERING DOWN THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................. 13
BATTERY CHARGING............................................................................................................................................... 13
Getting Ready ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
SETTING RESOLUTION &FRAME RATE................................................................................................................... 14
BLACK CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................................................. 15
PERFORMING A BLACK CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................... 15
WHITE BALANCE..................................................................................................................................................... 16
WHITE BALANCE CALIBRATION .............................................................................................................................. 16
Recording.................................................................................................................................................................. 18
RING BUFFER CONCEPT ......................................................................................................................................... 18
SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING OF REAL-TIME FOOTAGE .......................................................................................... 19
CHEAT SHEET TO YOUR FIRST RECORDING ........................................................................................................... 20
SHUTTER BUTTON................................................................................................................................................... 21
EXTERNAL TRIGGERS.............................................................................................................................................. 21
SIGNAL CONDITIONING........................................................................................................................................... 22
SYNCHRONIZING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES.............................................................................................................. 22
TRIGGER MODES..................................................................................................................................................... 22
TOGGLE TRIGGER ............................................................................................................................................... 22
RECORD END TRIGGER ....................................................................................................................................... 23
EXPOSURE TRIGGER ........................................................................................................................................... 23
SHUTTER GATING ............................................................................................................................................... 24
SHUTTER GATING TIMING REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................... 25
Playback .................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Saving ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Page | 5
Network Interface..................................................................................................................................................... 29
STATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................... 29
DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION VIA DHCP.............................................................................................. 29
ETHERNET OVER USB............................................................................................................................................. 29
SAVING TO NETWORK STORAGE............................................................................................................................ 29
Web Control.............................................................................................................................................................. 31
ACCESSING THE CAMERA’S WEBPAGE .................................................................................................................. 31
NAVIGATING THE CAMERA’S WEBPAGE:MAIN...................................................................................................... 32
NAVIGATING THE CAMERA’S WEBPAGE:PLAY &SAVE......................................................................................... 33
NAVIGATING THE CAMERA’S WEBPAGE:SETTINGS............................................................................................... 34
NAVIGATING THE CAMERA’S WEBPAGE:I/O CONFIG -SIMPLE............................................................................. 35
NAVIGATING THE CAMERA’S WEBPAGE:I/O CONFIG -ADVANCED ...................................................................... 36
Annex A –Hardware................................................................................................................................................ 38
CAMERA’S BACK .................................................................................................................................................... 38
POWER BUTTON.................................................................................................................................................. 38
SHUTTER BUTTON............................................................................................................................................... 38
RECORD INDICATORS (2).................................................................................................................................... 38
POWER STATUS INDICATOR................................................................................................................................ 39
JOG WHEEL ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
SD CARD SLOT................................................................................................................................................... 39
CAMERA’S SIDE ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
HDMI.................................................................................................................................................................. 40
AUDIO IO ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
USB/ESATA ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
BNC.................................................................................................................................................................... 41
MINI USB OTG .................................................................................................................................................. 41
ETHERNET ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
AUX IO................................................................................................................................................................ 41
POWER INPUT...................................................................................................................................................... 41
CAMERA’S BOTTOM ............................................................................................................................................... 42
SYSTEM SD SLOT &CARD................................................................................................................................. 42
MOUNT POINT..................................................................................................................................................... 42
BACK-FOCUS LOCK SCREW............................................................................................................................... 42
BATTERY COMPARTMENT................................................................................................................................... 42
Annex B - Lenses ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Page | 6
LENS MOUNT &ADAPTER ...................................................................................................................................... 43
LENS SELECTION..................................................................................................................................................... 44
BACK-FOCUS ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................... 44
PRIME LENSES (NON-ZOOM).................................................................................................................................. 44
ZOOM LENSES (PARFOCAL LENSES ONLY).............................................................................................................. 45
Annex C –IR Filter ................................................................................................................................................... 46
IR FILTER ................................................................................................................................................................ 46
REMOVING THE IR FILTER....................................................................................................................................... 46
Annex D –Trigger Inputs/Outputs ......................................................................................................................... 47
TRIGGER INPUTS/OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................................... 47
TRIGGER IO 1AND 2............................................................................................................................................... 47
TRIGGER IN 3.......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Annex E –Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 49
Annex F –Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 51
CHRONOS 1.4...................................................................................................................................................... 51
CHRONOS 2.1-HD ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Annex G –Maintenance & Care............................................................................................................................. 57
OPTICS.................................................................................................................................................................... 57
CAMERA BODY ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
SCREEN................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Annex H –Record Rates & Times.......................................................................................................................... 58
RECORD PRESET VS RECORD DURATION ............................................................................................................... 58
CHRONOS 1.4.................................................................................................................................................. 58
CHRONOS 2.1-HD ........................................................................................................................................... 59
RECORD FPS VS RECORD DURATION .................................................................................................................... 60
CHRONOS 1.4.................................................................................................................................................. 60
RECORD RESOLUTION VS RECORD DURATION ....................................................................................................... 61
CHRONOS 1.4.................................................................................................................................................. 61
Annex I –Storage & Shipping ................................................................................................................................ 62
Annex J –Mechanical Drawing .............................................................................................................................. 63
CHRONOS 1.4 / CHRONOS 2.1-HD ............................................................................................................. 63
Annex K –Spectral Response................................................................................................................................ 64
CHRONOS 1.4.................................................................................................................................................. 64
CHRONOS 2.1-HD ........................................................................................................................................... 65
Annex L –Software Functions................................................................................................................................ 66

Page | 7
MAIN WINDOW........................................................................................................................................................ 66
RECORD SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 68
RECORD MODE –NORMAL ..................................................................................................................................... 71
RECORD MODE -SEGMENTED ................................................................................................................................ 72
RECORD MODE –GATED BURST ............................................................................................................................ 74
RECORD MODE –LIVE SLOW MOTION ................................................................................................................... 76
TRIGGER /IO SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................... 78
TRIGGER DELAY...................................................................................................................................................... 80
BLACK CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................................................. 82
WHITE BALANCE..................................................................................................................................................... 83
CUSTOM COLOR MATRIX WINDOW........................................................................................................................ 85
PLAY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 86
SAVE SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
COMPARISON OF SAVE FORMATS .......................................................................................................................... 90
UTILITIES SCREEN -MAIN....................................................................................................................................... 91
STORAGE TAB......................................................................................................................................................... 94
SOFTWARE UPDATES.............................................................................................................................................. 96
NETWORK TAB......................................................................................................................................................100
ABOUT TAB........................................................................................................................................................... 101
FACTORY TAB....................................................................................................................................................... 102

Page | 8
Unboxing
IMPORTANT: The camera ships with a dust cap and installed CS-C Adapter Ring (above). Make sure you
don’t accidentally remove the CS-C Adapter Ring when removing the cap.
Unpack the camera and accessories, and check that all ordered accessories are included. If anything is
missing or damaged, please notify us immediately at [email protected]a.
What’s included
The following items are included as standard with all cameras:
•Chronos Camera
•EN-EL4a Battery
•19V 40W AC Adapter
•AC Power Cord (plug depends on region)
•CS-C Adapter Ring (installed on camera)
•C Mount Dust Cap (installed on camera)
•2mm Allen Wrench
•User Manual
If you have ordered lenses and other accessories, please check your package contents
against the invoice to make sure that your order is complete.
AC Power Cord
Chronos Camera
User Manual
EN-EL4a
Battery
19V 40W AC Adapter
2mm Allen Wrench
CS-C Adaptor Ring
CS Mount Dust Cap

Page | 9
First Look
Shutter Button
Start or Stop Recording
Immediately
Power Status Indicator
Microphone
Speaker
Video Record Indicator
Video Record Indicator
Power Button
Jog Wheel
Playback Control
UI Navigation
Shutter Adjustment
User SD Card Slot
800x480 LCD Screen
With capacitive touchpad
C-Mount Lens Adaptor
Increases the Focal Distance for a
C-Mount Lens
Back-Focus
Adjustment Ring
Adjust the Focal Distance to
the sensor surface
Back-Focus Ring Adjustment
Screw
Battery Compartment Door
Camera Firmware Micro SD Card Slot

Page | 10
Power Input
17V to 20V, 40W
2.5mm Barrel Connector
Positive Tip
Aux IO / Analog Input
Trig 2 and Trig 3 supported
IO 2 and IO 3 in Trigger Settings
0-6Volts Adjustable Threshold
30Volts - DC/AC - 50Vpk Max
Ethernet
1Gbits/100Mbits/10bits
Network Connectivity
API Camera Control
Webpage Camera Control
Micro USB
On-The-Go USB Port for Computer
Connectivity
USB / eSATAp
FAT32 and EXT2/3 Storage support
BNC
IO 1
0-6Volts Adjustable Threshold
30Volts - DC/AC - 50Vpk Max
Headphone Output Jack
Microphone Input Jack
HDMI
1080p & 720p Resolutions supported