User manual

Phantom Help File48

Recommended for Software Upgrades

Are you just upgrading from an earlier version of Phantom software? If so you must first completely

remove all earlier versions of the Phantom Camera Control Software.

From Windows Control Panel, run Add & Remove Programs.

Uninstall all earlier versions of Phantom software from all installed hard drives. If you've

created a Desktop shortcut for Phantom, delete it manually.

From Windows Explorer, find and delete the following files from all installed hard drives:

· ph1394.sys

· ph1394.dll

· ph1394.inf

· phcon.dll

· phint.dll

2.3 Installing the Phantom Camera Control Software

After verifying your system meets the system recommendations and preparing your computer

requirements, you are ready to install the Phantom Camera Control Software The Phantom

installation CD contains all the files required for installation and operation of the Phantom camera. It

also includes the 'stg' file for your camera.

Disable virus protection software and close all open programs during the installation process.

Place the Phantom installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. If AutoStart is enabled on your system,

the setup begins automatically. If AutoStart is not enabled, go to next step.

Using Windows Explorer browse to the CD and double-click autorun.exe.

The Phantom InstallShield will automatically start and guide you through the software installation

process.

If you are asked to add the Phantom Application to a list of firewall approved applications, do so,

or you will not be able to connect to a camera.

CAUTION

Do not open the Phantom Camera Control software until all installation procedures have been

completed.

2.4 Installing the Phantom STG (Serial Tag Number) File

Each Phantom camera has a unique serial tag number file. This file is known as the camera's '.stg'

file containing all the factory calibrations and settings essential for the proper operation of your

Phantom camera. The Phantom installation CD, supplied with each new or newly serviced camera,

includes the '.stg' file for the camera.

The Serial Tag Number files use the file extension .STG and resides in the Phantom directory on the

controlling computer's hard drive. These files are specific to each camera manufactured, and store

the factory settings and various lookup tables for the image sensor based on the 4-Digit Camera ID