NAC Image Technology ST-839 User manual

Basic
Operations
Live
Display
User's Manual
800400-0A
NOV 2015
High Speed Camera System
Model ST-839
IntroductionPreparations
RecordingPlaybackSaveSystemOtherSpecSpecIndex

Features of this Device
The MEMRECAM HX-7 is a high speed digital camera capable of analyzing phenomenon moving
faster than the eye can see.
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High Speed
・High Resolution ・High Light Sensitivity
Equipped with
a CMOS sensor sensitive to high speed, high resolution color as well as B/W.
HX
-7 goes up to 850fps at full resolution
of 2,560x1,920, 2,000fps at 1920x1080, 2,500fps at 1280x1280
or 200,000fps in maximum at reduced resolution
T
he Custom Frame Rate function allows the user to set the record rates in units of 10 frames per second
above 50 frames per second.
The sensitivit
y is 2,000 ISO for color and 10,000 ISO for B/W. The GX Circuit function increases the
maximum sensitivity to 8,000 ISO for color and 40,000 ISO for B/W.
Compact self
-in-one camera
Significantly smaller
-sized camera, with built-in memory, as compared to existing HX family. Rugged design
to seal up all electronic circuits and not to expose it to the air.
Superior Performance
The Memrecam HX
-7 is provided with HXLink software for remote operation via a computer. As an option
t
he J-PAD3 Hand Held Remote Controller and Viewfinder allow the user to setup up the camera, display live
images on the Viewfinder or Monitor and record and playback the images without a computer.
C
ontinuous recording to the camera memory via the trigger input with confidence that images will not be
accident
ally lost. Additionally, multiple images can be captured and recorded with multi-trigger recording,
recording of images multiple times by receiving
trigger images multiple times. The burst recording option,
records
only the period of time that the trigger signal is active or by using the image trigger function which
detects changes in brightness of a specified area in the field of view.

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Flexible Image Playback
Recorded i
mages can be replayed in slow motion, frame by frame, forwards or backwards and or replayed in a
circular buffer continuously.
High
-Speed Network Transfer
Recorded images, data settings and trigger timing can be digitally saved to a PC directly through the GigE
interface or network. 1000BASE
-T and 100BASE-TX
Ethernet is used for high speed transfer of data with
high resolution and long recording events.
The
USB interface allows for direct storage to USB compatible
external memory media connected to the USB port on the camera unit.
Flexible data storage to external USB stick or Cfast cards
Memory Backup
The Memrecam HX
-7 has a built in Memory Backup Battery function that protects again
st the loss of valuable
data and images during unexpected loss of power to the camera for up to one hour.
Various External Interfaces
The Memrecam HX
-7 provides a wide variety of external input and output interfaces including 1000BASE-
T,
100BASE
-TX Ethernet, USB3.0, USB2.0, CFast, exposure start signal input, IRIG-
B signal input, discrete
status signal input and output, exposure pulse signal output and recording trigger signal input and output.

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Trademark
MEMRECAM is a trademark of NAC Technology.
Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company names and product names in this document are the registered
trademarks of these companies.
Descriptions of the HX-7 firmware Ver.1.71 and J-PAD3 firmware Ver.2.90 are provided
in this manual.
Reproduction of all or part of this manual without the express written consent from
NAC Image Technology, Inc. is prohibited.
The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.
Copyright (C) 2015 NAC Image Technology, Inc.
The copyright for this manual is owned by NAC Image Technology, Inc.

Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Please adhere to the following precautions to prevent bodily injury or damage.
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■Distinctions between the levels of bodily injury and
damage.
The distinctions between the levels of bodily injury and damage occurring from improper use are described
below.
Extreme danger that may result in death or serious injury.
Potential danger that may result in death or serious injury.
Potential danger that may result in minor injury or damage to the camera.
■Warning Labels
Descriptions are provided for the following warning labels.
Prohibited item
Mandatory item.

Safety Precautions
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Using the AC Adapter
●Only use the Memrecam HX-7 dedicated AC adapter with the Memrecam HX-7 camera.
(Malfunction or fire may occur.)

Safety Precautions
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Using the Memrecam HX-7 camera
●Do not dismantle or alter
Do not loosen screws on the main camera unit or open the cover.
⇒Contact your service center for inspection ・maintenance ・repair.
●Do not use in locations with smoke, flammable or corrosive gases and strong magnetic fields
A malfunction, injury or fire may occur.
⇒Do not use in dirty, dusty or humid locations.
●Do not subject to strong vibration or impact
The MEMRECAM HX-7
does not have vibration or impact resistance properties based on actual
impact testing. If subjected to strong impact or vibration a malfunction or injury may occur.
⇒Contact your service center for use in harsh environments.
●If there is a malfunction turn the power off and unplug the AC adapter
If water or foreign matter gets inside, if the exterior breaks due to dropping, if the camera
becomes hotter than normal, or if smoke, odors or noises are emitted. The camera becomes
warmer during operation and is not considered to be a malfunction.
⇒Contact your service center.
Using the cables
●Do not unplug the camera power cable with the power on
●Do not put foreign articles such as metal, trash or water inside the connector.
A malfunction or
electrical shock may occur if the cable is connected or removed with the
power on.
⇒Unplug the camera power cable only after turning off the power.
●Do not touch the plug or connector with wet hands
A malfunction, electrical shock or fire may occur.
Verify input power
●Verify the input power before connecting
During AC adapter use：AC100～240V/47～63Hz
During DC power connection：DC20～32V
A malfunction, electrical shock or fire may occur if connected to the wrong power supply.

Safety Precautions
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Using the AC Adapter
●Do not dismantle or alter
(Do not loosen the screws on the AC adapter or open the cover even if the AC adapter
malfunctions.)
⇒Contact the store where purchased for inspection・maintenance・repair.
●Do not use in locations with smoke, flammable or corrosive gases and strong magnetic fields
A malfunction, injury or fire may occur.
⇒Do not use in dirty, dusty or humid locations.
●Do not subject to strong vibration or impact
(The AC adapter does not have vibration or impact
resistance properties based on actual
impact testing. If subject to strong impact or vibration, malfunction or injury may occur.)
⇒Contact your service center for use in harsh environments.
●If there is a malfunction turn the power off and unplug the AC adapter
(The AC adapter does not have vibration or impact resistance properties based on actual
impact testing. If subject to strong impact or vibration, malfunction or injury may occur.)
⇒Contact your service center.

Safety Precautions
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Using the main camera unit
●Do not interfere with the release of heat from the camera
The Memrecam HX-7
has a fan that cools the camera. Do not block the intake ports or vents.
Do not place the camera where there is no air circulation on carpet or bedding.
If heat builds up inside, malfunction or fire may occur.
●Do not put fingers or objects in the lens mount
The sensor can be seen if the lens or cap on the lens mount of the camera is removed. If fingers
or items are placed inside the sensor may be scratched or
soiled so the image quality may be
adversely affected.
●Do not carry this camera mounted on the tripod
If the camera is mounted on a tripod the handle of the camera is weighed down by the tripod
which may damage the handle or result in bodily injury.
⇒It is recommended that the camera be removed from the tripod prior to moving it.
●Do not place heavy items on the camera
If tipped over or dropped the exterior may be damaged which may result in bodily injury. If
heavy items are placed on it the ext
erior may be damaged causing the inside components to be
damaged and malfunction.
●Verify the ambient temperature of the location where used and stored.
Use temperature range：0～40℃, humidity 30～80%RH, no condensation
Storage temperature range：-10～60℃, humidity 20～80%RH, no condensation
Handle the battery with care
●Do not leave the Memrecam HX-7 at high temperature: i.e. in a vehicle or outdoors
The Memrecam HX-7 has the built-in battery for memory backup and abnormally high
temperatures may cause liquid leakage of the battery and or shorten the battery life.
Handling while moving or transporting
●Use the dedicated storage case for moving or transporting the camera
To protect the camera from malfunction use the camera storage case for transport.