PhaseOne iXG User manual

Installation Guide for
Phase One
iXG Camera
Developed for Phase One
Cultural Heritage, Scientific and
Industrial Imaging Solutions

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Installation Guide for
Phase One
iXG Camera
Developed for Phase One
Cultural Heritage, Scientific and
Industrial Imaging Solutions

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Contents
1. What's in the Box?................................................................................... 6
Optional Accessories.................................................................................. 6
2. Overview...................................................................................................... 7
iXG Camera Parts......................................................................................... 7
3. Mounting/Dismounting a Lens......................................................... 8
Dismounting a Lens from the iXG Camera...................................... 9
Mounting a Lens on the iXG Camera................................................ 10
4. Connecting Peripherals........................................................................11
Attaching the Camera to a Copy stand............................................11
Camera Remote Triggering....................................................................14
Connecting the Remote Shutter Trigger.........................................14
Connecting a Foot Pedal.........................................................................15
Connecting Flash Sync Cable...............................................................16
Connecting the Power Supply..............................................................17
Connecting a USB 3.0 Cable to a Computer.................................18
5. Installing Capture One.........................................................................19
Activating Capture One...........................................................................19
Activating Capture One CH for Mac..................................................19
Activating Capture One PRO for Mac...............................................21
Activating Capture One DB for Mac.................................................23
Activating Capture One Pro/DB for Windows ............................24
Starting a Tethered Session ..................................................................27
Selecting Next Capture Adjustments...............................................28
Selecting Camera Controls and Settings .......................................29
Working with Live View ..........................................................................29
6. Capturing Images .................................................................................32
Shooting a Test Shot ................................................................................32
Evaluating Your Shot................................................................................32
Setting White Balance.............................................................................33
7. Video Display.......................................................................................... 34
Activating HDMI Video Output .......................................................... 34
Configuring HDMI Control .....................................................................35
Configuring HDMI Mode.........................................................................36
Selecting HDMI Crop................................................................................36
Selecting Video Exposure Mode ........................................................37
Adjusting Lightness ..................................................................................37
Adjusting ISO ...............................................................................................38
Adjusting Exposure Time .......................................................................39
8. Firmware ..................................................................................................40
Checking the Camera Firmware Version.......................................40
About the Phase One Firmware Updater Application..............41
Installing the Firmware Updater Application ...............................42
Mac....................................................................................................................42
Windows.........................................................................................................42
Updating the iXG Camera Firmware.................................................42
Restoring the iXG Camera Firmware............................................... 45

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1. What’s in the Box?
• Phase One iXG camera
• Schneider Kreuznach RS 72mm/ f5.6 Lens
• ø40.5mm threaded adapter ring for 72mm lens
• Collapsible ø40.5mm lens shade for 72mm
• 24 V DC power supply with international outlet adapters, 5m
• USB 3.0 cable, 3m
• Flash sync cable, 5m
• Hand release unit with 30cm cable
• Hand release trigger cable, 5m
• iXG L-shaped camera mount adapter
• Screwdriver, Allen 4mm
• Microfiber Cloth
• USB drive with documentation
• Installation Guide
• Warranty certificate
• Suitcase for iXG camera
Optional Accessories
• Schneider Kreuznach RS 120mm/ f5.6 APO Macro lens
• Collapsible ø46mm lens shade for 120mm lens
2. Overview
The iXG cameras are integrated into a Cultural Heritage
digitization system oering high resolution capturing capabilities
with the Phase One image capture and processing software,
Capture One CH.
This iXG Installation Guide guides you through the required
procedures for installing the iXG cameras.
iXG Camera Parts
1. Lens locking lever
2. HDMI port cover
3. Top Universal 3/8” threaded mount and registration holes
4. Bottom Universal 3/8” threaded mount and registration holes
5. Play button
6. Menu button
7. USB 3.0 port
8. Data terminal A
9. Data terminal B
10.Power terminal
11. Video button
12. Setup button
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Dismounting a Lens
from the iXG Camera
Lenses on the iXG series of cameras are easily dismounted.
Note: Ensure that you only dismount lenses in a clean
environment. Place the detached lens on a soft cloth on the
table to avoid scratching the lens.
To dismount the lens:
1. Release the lens' locking levers.
2. Remove the lens by pulling it gently away from the camera.
Note: If no lens is being mounted, ensure that the camera is
stored in a way to protect it from dust, moisture and other
damage. When the IXG camera is mounted facing down
always make sure (double check) that the lens is well secured
by having the lens locking levers engaged.
3. Mounting/Dismounting
a Lens
NOTE: Before mounting or dismounting a lens, ensure that
the power cable is not attached to the camera.
Lens Locking
Lever
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Mounting a Lens on the iXG
Camera
Lenses of the iXG cameras are easily mounted.
Note:
• Ensure that you only mount lenses in a clean environment.
• Place a soft cloth down on the table to avoid scratching the lens.
• Ensure that you remove the rear lens cap (if attached)
before mounting the lens.
To Mount a lens:
1. Place the Lens over the iXG camera body and guide it
into position against the camera body using the two large
positioning pins.
2. Close the Lens locking levers.
Note: The Lens is a-symetrical, and can only be fitted in ONE
position.
4. Connecting Peripherals
This section describes the dierent peripheral devices, which
can optionally be connected to the iXG camera.
Attaching the iXG camera to a copy stand
1. If not already attached, use the supplied 4mm Allen
screwdriver to attach the L-bracket to the iXG camera by
its two (hidden) screws.
Two Positioning
Pins
Hidden Screws
L Bracket
Lens Locking
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2. Fasten the Copy stand main screw to the L-Bracket.
* (3/8” or 1/4” thread with an adapter)
Thread for the
Copy Stand
Main Screw
L-Bracket
Attached to the
iXG Camera
Camera attached
to the Copy Stand
using the L-Bracket
Main Copy
Stand's Screw*
Note: The L-bracket allows the camera to be attached in
either "portrait" or "landscape" position.

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Camera Remote Triggering
The iXG camera can be triggered by the following options:
• Remote Shutter Trigger
• Foot Pedal
Connecting the Remote Shutter Trigger
The Remote Shutter Trigger is used to remotely trigger the
iXG camera. Use the 5-meter trigger cable to connect the
Hand release trigger with 30cm cable to the iXG camera.
To connect the Remote Shutter Trigger:
1. Connect the LEMO-of the iXG 5 meter trigger cable to one
of the data terminals of the iXG camera.
2. Connect the 30 cm cable to the Hand Release Trigger
3. Connect the other end (female Audio connector) of the
iXG Hand Release Trigger cable to the 3.5 mm male audio
jack of the 30 cm cable.
Connecting a Foot Pedal
The Foot pedal is used to remotely trigger the iXG camera.
Use the 5 meter trigger cable to connect a Foot pedal unit to
the iXG camera
To Connect a iXG Foot Pedal:
1. Connect the LEMO-of the iXG trigger cable to one of the
data terminals of the iXG camera.
2. Connect the other end (female Audio Connector) of the
iXG hand release trigger cable to the 3.5 mm male audio
jack of the foot pedal.
LEMO
Connector
Power Input
iXG 5-Meter
Trigger Cable
30cm Cable
Female
Connector
Data
Terminals
Hand Release
Trigger

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Connecting Flash Sync Cable
The Flash Sync Cable is used to trigger a Flash device (a
generator or a wireless transmitter).
To connect the Flash sync cable:
1. Connect the Lemo connector of the Flash sync cable to
one of iXG camera’s data terminnals.
2. Connect the cable’s other end (Audio connector) to the
Flash device.
Power
Input
Power
Supply
Audio ConnectorLEMO Connector
Connecting the Power Supply
To connect the camera to the iXG power supply:
• Connect the Lemo connector of the iXG power cable to the
power terminal of the iXG camera.
Note: When not in use, always disconnect the power from the
iXG camera.

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Connecting a USB 3.0 Cable
to a Computer
Connecting iXG to a computer using a USB 3.0 cable:
1. Insert the end of the USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 port of
the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to the USB
port of your computer.
Note: Make sure you are using the computer’s USB 3.0 port.
5. Installing Capture One
Activating Capture One
The following section provides the required procedures to
activate Capture One application.
Activating options include:
• Activating Capture One CH for Mac
• Activating Capture One Pro for Mac
• Activating Capture One DB for Mac
• Activating Capture One Pro/DB for Windows
Note: Ensure that you have an Internet connection to activate
Capture
One (CH).
Activating Capture One CH
for Mac
To activate Capture One CH for Mac:
1. Launch the software from the Finder and IMMEDIATELY
press and hold the “C” key.
2. You should then see the COCH activation screen with the 3
options “Try, Buy or Activate”.
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3. Press Activate.
4. It may take a few tries just to get the timing right. Repeat
steps 1-2 as needed.
Note: If you already have a running, licensed version of
Capture One PRO, you need to de-activate it before you
perform the above (see Activating Capture One Pro for Mac).
The License dialog opens.
5. Enter the Capture One CH license key you were provided
with by your Phase One CH partner and enter your email
address that is used in your Phase One user profile, then
press Get Profile.
6. Click Activate License. Your license is validated by Phase
One’s Activation Server.
Your software is now activated and ready for use.
Activating Capture One PRO
for Mac
To activate Capture One Pro for Mac:
1. From the Capture One 10 menu, select Licence.
The following message appears:
2. Click Change Licence.
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3. Relaunch Capture One, and click Pro.
The Activation Capture One window appears.
4. Enter your Capture One PRO license key and your e-mail address
provided for your Phase One user profile, and click Get Profile.
5. Click Activate. Your license is validated by Phase One’s
Activation Server.
Your software is now activated and ready for use.
Activating Capture One DB
for Mac
To activate Capture One DB for Mac:
1. From the Capture One 10 menu, select Licence.
The following message appears:
2. Click Change Licence.
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3. Relaunch Capture One, and select DB.
Activating Capture One Pro/
DB for Windows
To activate Capture One Pro for Windows:
1. In the Help menu, select License Information.
2. Fill in the License Activation form and click Activate.
3. If current license is not as desired, press stop running
current license.
The following message appears and Capture is closed.
4. Relaunch Capture One and the following window appears:

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5. Select Pro or DB.
If Pro license is selected, the following window appears:
6. Press Activate
7. Fill in the License Activation form and click Activate.
Starting a Tethered Session
To start a tethered session:
1. From the File menu, select New Session.
2. Fill in the information to customize your session.
3. Click OK to start your session.

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Selecting Next Capture
Adjustments
In the Next Capture Adjustments section, configure the following:
• ICC Profile
• Orientation
• Metadata
• All Other
• Styles
• Auto Alignment
Selecting Camera Controls
and Settings
In the Camera Controls Section, make selections for:
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• ISO
• White Balance (from the list or manually)
• File Format (IIQ-L or IIQ-S)
Working with Live View
To work with Live View:
1. Start a Tethered session as described above.
2. Choose Window > Live View or press the Live View icon .
The Live View session starts.
3. Press RGB icon to switch between an RGB and a Black and
White view.
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5. Set White Balance using the White Balance picker (WB is
only for Live View).
6. Adjust the composition.
7. In the Camera focus tool, click on the focus arrows to
focus the camera’s lens.
8. Click single arrows for fine focusing and multiple arrows
for medium or large focusing.
9. To use Auto Focus, press the AF button.
10. A Focus Meter frame will appear in the center of the
image preview, you can grab and move it to the area in
the image that you wish to place focus on. The camera
will automatically move the lens Up/Down untill focus is
achieved and the frame is shown in Orange.
11. To use Fine Auto Focus, press and hold the Alt Key and then
press the AF button. The sign on the button will change and
the camera will make small adjustments to focus.
If the camera is already set to a close range from the focus
plane, you can hold the Alt key and then press the AF
button. The sign on the button changes to µAF and the
camera refocus by smaller focusing steps.
To set Fine Focus as the default mode, click on the “…” sign at
the top right corner of the Camera Focus Tool and select AF
Mode: Fine. The sign of the AF button changes as shown above.
Note: For optimal results, reduce the Focus Meter frame’s
size and zoom in to 100% on the area of interest.
12.Close the Live View window.
Fine Focus
AF Button
Changing the
default mode
to Fine Focus

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6. Capturing Images
This section describes the basic steps required for capturing
images, optimized in terms of exposure resolution and
sharpness. For more advanced instruction, please refer to
Capture One’s manual.
Shooting a Test Shot
To shoot a test shot:
1. Choose Camera.
2. Click Capture or press the Capture button in the Camera Tool.
The image appears on your monitor.
Note: You can also trigger the camera by using the hand
release or foot paddle units.
Evaluating Your Shot
To evaluate your shot:
1. Check your exposure with the histogram and picker tool.
2. Check your exposure with the over-exposure and under-
exposure warnings and make any necessary corrections.
The following figure is an image with a warnings of white
areas that are over exposed.
The following figure displays the Warning On/O toggling
option at the upper tool bar.
Note: At this stage it is recommended to use the zoom tool
at 100% to check and confirm sharpness of the image.
Setting White Balance
To set the white balance:
1. Take a first shot of the Tethered session.
2. Click the White Balance icon in the Camera Tool.
3. Use the White Balance picker to set White Balance from a
neutral area of an image file.
4. Click Set when the desired White Balance setting is achieved.
Capture Button

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7. Video Display
The iXG camera is built with HDMI output capability, oering
a choice of viewing the video feed on the camera’s LCD or
outputting to an external display. Follow the instructions
below for working with the dierent video modes.
Activating HDMI Video Output
To configure the iXG video output:
1. Go to Menu > HDMI Video Output.
The HDMI Video Output screen appears.
2. From the HDMI Video Output screen, select On.
The Menu screen appears with On displayed.
3. Return to Home screen. LV changes to HDMI
Configuring HDMI Control
Before configuring HDMI control, HDMI video output must
be activated. See “Activating HDMI Video Output”.
The HDMI controls can be reached by clicking HDMI on the
Home screen or in the contextual menu. Clicking the HDMI
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Configuring HDMI Mode
To configure the HDMI output:
Go to Home screen > HDMI > HDMI Mode.
The HDMI Mode screen appears.
Selecting HDMI Crop
To select the HDMI crop:
1. Go to Home > HDMI > Crop.
The Crop screen appears.
2. From the Crop screen, select one of the available crops:
• 16:9
• Full sensor 4:3
• Zoom 100%
The HDMI Control screen appears with your selection displayed.
Selecting Video Exposure Mode
To select the HDMI Exposure Mode:
1. Go to Home screen > HDMI > Exposure Mode.
The Exposure Mode screen appears.
2. From the Exposure Mode screen, select either:
• Auto
• Manual
The HDMI Control screen appears with your selection displayed.
Note: If Auto is selected, follow the instructions in “Adjusting
Lightness” below.
If Manual is selected, follow the instructions in TBD to
achieve an optimum balance for display.
Adjusting Lightness
The HDMI output can be changed to be lighter or darker.
To adjust the lightness:
1. Go to Home screen > HDMI.
The HDMI Control screen appears.
2. Adjust the lightness by dragging your finger along the lightness
scale (0 to 100) and viewing the results on your external display.

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Adjusting ISO
When using Manual Mode, the sensitivity can be raised or
lowered to produce dierent results on your monitor.
To adjust the ISO:
1. Go to Home screen > HDMI > ISO.
The ISO screen appears.
2. Select a desired ISO. (50 to 12,800).
The HDMI Control screen appears with your selection displayed.
Adjusting Exposure Time
When using Manual Mode for video, the exposure time can
be adjusted to produce dierent results on your monitor.
To Adjust Exposure Time:
1. Go to Home screen > HDMI > Exposure Time.
The Exposure Time screen appears.
An asterisk appears next to the suggested exposure time,
which is based on the HDMI Mode that was previously selected.
2. Select a desired exposure time.
The HDMI Control screen appears with your selection displayed.