Q Imaging Retiga-SRV User Manual - Contents
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CONTENTS
Retiga-SRV User’s Manual ............................................................................................... i
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
Power Requirements ................................................................................................... 1
Host Requirements ...................................................................................................... 1
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Interface ................................................................................. 2
Cables .......................................................................................................................... 2
Imaging Software for Your Camera ........................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 4
Step 1. Install the 1394 PCI card (Windows Users Only) .......................................... 4
Step 2. Install Your Imaging Software ....................................................................... 5
Step 3. Connect the Retiga-SRV ................................................................................. 5
CAMERA BASICS ........................................................................................................... 7
Turning the Camera On and Off ................................................................................. 7
Connecting the Retiga-SRV to your Optics ................................................................ 7
Understanding the LED Indicators ............................................................................. 8
Capturing Images with the Retiga-SRV ..................................................................... 8
ADVANCED CAMERA CONTROLS ............................................................................. 9
Cooling Capability ...................................................................................................... 9
iGlo (OLED) ............................................................................................................... 9
Triggering the Retiga-SRV Extenally ......................................................................... 11
Gain and Offset Controls ............................................................................................ 13
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ..................................................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 15
Resolving Problems with the camera .......................................................................... 15
Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support .............................................. 16
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................... 17
APPENDICES ................................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX A: External Trigger Port ........................................................................ 19