Roundshot Super Digital II User manual

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Instruction Manual
Roundshot Super Digital II
Software Version 4.05

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CONTENTS
1. System Overview
1.1 Hardware Super Digital II 2
1.2 Software Super Digital II 3
2. Control & Functions
2.0 Install the software 4
2.1 Start the software 4
2.2 Functions of the control and information panel 6
2.2.1 Image angle 6
2.2.2 Resolution 6
2.2.3 Lens 6
2.2.4 Function buttons 7
2.3 Functions of the menu for system parameter 10
2.3.1 Basic: General settings 10
2.3.2 Mode: Panorama and turntable 13
2.3.3 Blurring – Optional unsharpening of selected areas in the image 15
2.3.4 Colour 16
2.3.5 Lens: Creation of your personal lens list 17
2.3.6 File: Saving of the settings 18
2.3.7 System: Special settings for calibrating the sensor 19
3. Possible Error Messages & Problem Resolution
3.1 „Camera not found“ 22
3.2 „Get Device Info [6]“ 23
3.3 „Get Device Info [17]“ 23
3.4 Unsave Removal of Device 24
4. Return of Equipment 25
5. Technical Data 26
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1. System Overview
1.1 Hardware Roundshot Super Digital II
1Lens
Optical bench
Pantilt head (optional)
Connecting cable electronics-engine
Socket for power cable to recharge /
power supply
Socket for connecting cable for
turntable
Socket for USB cable
Water bubble for calibration
Handle to open battery case
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1.2 Software Roundshot Super Digital II
AImage preview window
Control and information panel
Menu for system parameters
B
C
Start/Program Files/Digital Super/Start
(C:\Program Files\Digital Super\Start)

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2. Control & Functions
2.1 Start the software
2.0 Install the software
Step 1: Copy driver (Windows 2000 / XP) to desktop
Step 2: Install Java
Step 3: Install Super Digital
Step 4: Connect camera with USB cable to computer and load driver from computer (not from CD)
Important: Always install JAVA before Super Digital!
Start / Program Files / DigitalSuper / Start
Opens the program to set the parameters and for image taking
Start / Program Files / DigitalSuper / Autostart
Opens the program, creates a panorama with the preset parameter settings, saves the image and closes the program

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The window of the Digital Super software opens up:
The image preview window (A) shows the image as it builds up line by line.
The proportions of the window (height x width) correspond to the proportions of image height and width,
depending on the selected lens (focal length) and parameter (i.e., degree of panorama). The shorter the focal length,
the higher the window and the image.
The control and information panel (B) allows specific settings for a single image (image angle, resolution, selected
lens, function buttons (focusing, start, stop, save), general settings and light meter and exposure correction).
Equally, an information field is displayed with colour mode, image resolution, file size, duration of image capture,
temperatureofthecameraas well as battery status.
The menuforsystemparameter(C)contains all values that remain generally unchanged for an image (black
adjust, white adjust, moving control, mode (panorama, turntable), distance settings, blurring, colour adjustment,
lens list and sensor resolution, file format and system settings).
C

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The desired resolution depends on the specific situation and desired end result. For a web panorama a low
resolution can be practical, thus reducing the time for taking the image. For panoramas for which printing quality is
required, full or high resolution is appropriate.
Changing the resolution also changes the file size, which is shown in the information panel.
2. 2 Functions of the control and information panel
2.2.1 Image angle
2.2.2 Resolution
Enter the desired angle from 1° to 400° in units of 1°
Confirm by pressing „enter“
Choose the image resolution (binning) from the list:
1 x 1: Full resolution
2 x 2: High resolution
3 x 3: Medium resolution
4 x 4: Low resolution
8 x 8: Preview
Select the desired lens from the list. The lens mounted on the camera must correspond with the lens selected from
the list. The list can be expanded with special or custom lenses (see section 2.3: Functions of the menu for system
parameter).
2.2.3 Lens

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2.2.4 Function buttons
The function buttons are positioned in the middle of the control panel:
Focussing
Start
Stop
Saving
Settings Light
meter
Exposure
correction
2.2.4.1 Focussing
The focussing assistant allows to determine the best sharpness electronically. To do this, choose the
highest aperture of the lens (for example: 2.8) to allow as much light as possible to pass onto the sensor.
Position the camera on a contrast-rich object (with clear changes between bright and dark areas). Click on
the button „focussing“. This opens up a window with the focussing assistant:
After loading the data the focussing assistant shows the sharpness on a scale from 0 to 100%. This value changes
by varying the distance setting on the lens. The better the focus (more sharp), the higher the percentage value
indicated. If a value drops, the point of greatest sharpness has already been passed.
When reaching a point with high sharpness the reset button allows to set the measure scale back to zero, which
translates into higher sensitivity for further focusing adjustments.
The brighter the environment the faster the focussing measurement reacts. Do not turn the camera during
focussing.
For shorter focal lengths it is recommended to set the gauge to 25%. By doing this, only the middle part of the
sensor is used for the measurement.

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2.2.4.2 Start
The start button initiates the image capture using the selected parameters.
2.2.4.3 Stop
The stop button ends an ongoing image capture. If the function „return to start position“ is
activated, the camera moves back to its starting position.
2.2.4.4 Save
The save button opens a window for saving the images in jpg or bmp format. More indications
on file format are given in section 2.3.6 „File“.
When choosing file format BMP -90° the image is automatically saved after every image capture.
This format produces images in raw format that are not yet turned by 90° (horizontally). This
allows automated and faster work but requires subsequent turning of the image in an image
editing software.

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2.2.4.5 Exposure
This button activates the automatic light meter. To do this, turn the camera into the most relevant
section of the image. After pressing the exposure button the best exposure is displayed in the
lower field (exposure reading). This process can last longer when there is little light.
Exposure selection
Exposure correction
Exposure reading
Selection of exposures
The desired exposure can either be set constant for the entire panorama or can
be variable for every degree of the image by choosing the auto-mode.
Fixed exposures can be selected in a range from 8 seconds to 1/4000 sec. The
estimated duration of the image capture is given in the information field below.
Estimated duration
of image capture
Duration for file
transfer to the
computer
In auto-mode the camera reads the light continuously throughout the image
capture and adapts the rotation speed accordingly. Ideally, the camera should
start in a darker area (i.e., by choosing a pre-angle).
Using the lever for exposure correction the exposure can be corrected by +/- 3 f-
stops. If the image is too dark, move the lever upwards, if too bright, downwards.
With the adjustment of the light meter the position of light
reading can be adjusted as follows:
Start at: lower mark (in % of sensor height)
End at: upper mark (in % of sensor height)

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2.3 Functions of the menu for system parameter
The button „settings“ opens a window with system parameter for the following functions:
• Basic: general settings
• Mode: panorama and turntable
• Blurring: Optional unsharpening of selected areas in the image
• Color: Colour management
• Lens: Creation of a personal lens list
• Files: Saving of the settings
• System: Special settings for calibrating the sensor
2.3.1 Basic: General settings
2.3.1.1 Black adjust
The black adjust function equalises the sensor values (counts) for
each pixel without exposure.
To do this, press the button for black adjust. A pop-up window
appears with the request to cover the lens with the safety lid. By
pressing the „OK“ button the black adjust process is initiated.
By pressing „OK“ the black adjust process is initiated.
Especially for images using long exposure times and applying full resolution (binning 1 x 1) the black adjust feature
can result in better image quality. To achieve best results it is crucial that the black adjust process and the following
image capture are completed immediately one after the other, i.e., at the same temperature of the sensor.

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2.3.1.2 Manual move
Move the camera left or right by pressing the
dash buttons. To stop press the middle button.
The camera can also be moved manually (by
turning the camera head with your hands).
2.3.1.3 Dreh-Kontrolle (Moving control)
As a first step you can define the image angle by entering an
„offset“ angle. A positive (+) value translates the image field
clockwise(totheright),anegativevalue (-) counter-clockwise (to
the left). Press „enter“ to confirm.
You can define a measure position by using the function
„Measureangle“. In this position the camera reads the available
light as a precondition to start the camera in the „Oneshot“ mode.
A positive value (+) moves the measuring position clockwise (to
the right), a negative value (-) counter-clockwise (to the left). Press
„enter“ to confirm.
Now enter the „prerunangle“. The camera moves without
exposure to the point where the image actually begins. A
prerunangle can balance differences in brightness between
beginning and end (after 360°) of the image. Press „enter“ to
confirm.
Activate the „Return to start position“ to bring the camera after
the exposure back to its initial position. This can be advantageous
when holding the idle camera in a weather-protected position.
Example:

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„Exposure adjust to“ allows to correct for artificial light.
Artificial light may create vertical stripes in the image. This is
prevented by a correct selection of exposure frequency (in Hz):
• Off: for exterior and interior images with flicker-free light
• 50 Hz: For interior images with pulsating/flickering (neon),
network frequency 50 Hz (Europe)
• 60 Hz: For interior images with pulsating/flickering light
(neon), network frequency 60 Hz (USA)
With „Photo timeout“ a maximum duration for the exposure
can be set. If the exposure takes longer, it is automatically
stopped.Limitingtheexposuretimecanbedesirablewith
rapidly changing light conditions, for example at sunset when
the camera moves into the night (and therefore has too little
light for the image).
With „Autoexposure sensitivity“ (0 to 8) you can define to
what degree the camera rotation adapts to the actual light
conditions in the image. 0 = full sensitivity, 8 = no sensitivity.
„Multiscans“ makes it possible to create multiple images.
Confirm the number of images by pressing enter. The exposure
of these multiple images is scaled and the images superposed
(recomputed).

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2.3.2 Mode: Panorama and turntable
Two modes are available:
• Panorama
•Turntable
2.3.2.1 Mode
In panorama mode the camera rotates in a
circle to create a cylindrical panorama.
2.3.2.2 Panorama settings
In general, the distance settings are set on
infinite. The best focusing is achieved through
the focusing feature (2.2.4.1).
For shorter distances the actual distance can be
entered manually. Confirm by pressing enter.
The settings for the turntable mode are:
• Diameter (diameter of the object, in mm)
• Distance from the sensor to the object, in
metres
The digital camera uses these values to control
the rotation speed in function of the scanning
speed of the sensor

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Positioning of objects on turntable
Set up for turntable mode

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2.3.3 Blurring: Optional unsharpening of selected areas in the image
For Livecam images it can be necessary to cover up certain areas of the image due to legal issues. This is especially
important for residential areas (private areas). No people or their mobile belongings (by which individuals may be
identified) may be visible. No systematic people surveillance is allowed except if the camera is used on private
grounds only.
Examples for areas that need to be covered are:
• Terraces and balconies of private houses
• Windows that allow viewing into private grounds
• Private parking spaces
• Entries of private houses
• Private gardens
• Cemeteries
To blur sections of the image complete a panorama with the usual image angle. Then select the blurring function.
You have the choice between different blurring levels:
For close objects/areas we recommend a 10 x 10 pixel blurring level.
Draw rectangles with the mouse over those areas that need to be covered. You can remove the blurring rectangles
with a right mouse-click.
The pixelated areas fit seamlessly into the panorama.Thehighqualityoftheimageisthuspreserved.

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2.3.4 Colour
Colour adjust
The digital camera has 3 fixed an 1 special colour scale:
•Daylight
• Tungsten (studio light)
• Fluorescent (pulsating light)
• Special (special light)
These fixed colour scales are optimised for certain image
conditions.
For special light the red, green and blue values along with the
gamma values of the digital image can be customised.
Colour settings
The higher the selected image resolution the higher the
sensitivity and possible brightness of the image.
„Maximum brightness“: these values are given in the first table.
Example:
For Binning 3 x 3 the spectrum of sensitivity is 0 to 1‘300. Pixels
with a brightness above 1‘300 are displayed in full white.
„Nominal brightness“ (general brightness). This setting defines
the brightness spectrum for all colour channels (RGB).

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2.3.5 Lens: Creation of your personal lens list
2.3.5.1 Add a new lens
In the menu „lens“ the parameters for a new lens can be defined.
To do this:
• Select „new default lens“ in the menu
• Press the button „new“
• Press the button „edit“
• Enterthenameofthelensandconfirmbypressingenter
• Enter the focal length (in mm) of the lens in the field „focal“ and
confirm by pressing enter
• Press the button „calculate“
The exact image proportions are calculated.
The maximum vertical resolution is 2‘700 pixels.
If the image circle of the lens does not cover the entire vertical
resolution of the sensor, reduce the vertical resolution in „sensor
height“:
Example: Pentax 6.5mm (only covers 2‘000 pixels):
• Enter „Sensor start“: 350
• Enter „Sensor height“: 2‘000
• Confirm by pressing enter
To finish press the button „save“.
2.3.5.2 Change the parameter of a lens
2.3.5.3 Delete a lens
Select the desired lens from the list. Press the button „edit“. Enter the parameters as explained in section 2.3.4.1
and confirm by pressing enter.
If you want to delete a lens from the list, select the lens and remove it by pressing „delete“.

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2.3.6 File: Saving of the settings
This menu function allows it to define the parameters for data storage that remain the same over a series of images
• Default folder
• File name conventions
• Image quality
The field „default folder“ indicates the path of the file that is used
as default. By pressing the button „…“ this directory can be
changed.
„File name“ determines the designation under which the
settings are saved.
The „Timestamp“ functions set the time format for the file name.
„Photo start timestamp“ sets the time at the start, „Photo end
timestamp“ at the end of the exposure. With „Timestamp
precision“ this format can be set exactly (in minutes/seconds)
or rounded to full minutes.
3 data formats are possible:
• Bmp (-90° direct)
•Bmp
•Jpg
The format Bmp (-90° direct) saves the resulting image
automatically in vertical layout using the date and the time of
the image (_mmdd_hhmmss : m: month, d: day, h: hour, mm:
minute, s: second). This format requires a 90° rotation (vertically)
by subsequent editing in an image editing software and is
suitable for fast image storage.
Bmp (bitmap) saves the image in horizontal panorama format.
Jpg saves the image in a compressed panorama format
(horizontal).
With the „quality“ lever you can compress the file further.
Setting „restore“ opens a window to select and activate pre-
defined settings.
Setting „save“ saves the selected parameter using the given file
name.

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2.3.7 System: Special settings for sensor calibration
This menu function calibrates the settings of the colour sensor
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