User manual

Getting Started 49

number. The information in this file is also stored (duplicated) in the camera's non-volatile flash

memory. Under normal camera operation, this information is read by the Phantom application each

time the software is started or each time a camera is accessed over the network. When started, the

application first tries to read the factory settings from the computer .STG file. Should the control unit

not find the appropriate .STG file on the computer it reads the settings from the camera's non volatile

memory..

On the flip side, if the Phantom application is started or if the camera is accessed over the network

and no .STG file resides on the hard drive, the Phantom application will automatically create a .STG

file on the controlling computer's hard drive using the information residing in the camera flash

memory.

If for any reason the Phantom application cannot read the .STG information from the camera's non

volatile memory, or from a .STG file in the Phantom directory on the hard drive, the software will

prompt the user for intervention. In the event that the appropriate .STG file is not available, the

application will load a default set of information. If the default information is written to the non-volatile

Flash memory, the camera will still operate but the image quality will be less than optimum.

CAUTION

Never use an outdated .STG file, and never mix .STG files. Using .STG files from other cameras

may cause serious damage.

Vision Research keeps copies of the .STG files on record and if needed a copy can be obtained via

email by contacting us.

Vision Research recommends making a backup copy of your camera's .STG file to store in a safe

place. We also recommend placing a copy of this file in a temporary folder somewhere on your hard

drive in the event you need to restore the camera's factory calibration settings.

When the camera is first connected to the controller, it will automatically download the '.stg' file to the

Phantom folder. Normally, this folder is C:\Program Files\Phantom. Therefore, you MUST copy the file

from the CD, and use Windows Properties to disable the READ ONLY attribute of the .STG file after

it's copied to the hard drive.

2.5 Define the Phantom Control Unit IP Address

In this topic we will describe the process to:

Define an IP Address to the Phantom Control Unit

From Windows' Start button, go to Settings>Network and Dialup Connections.

Right-click Local Area Connections>Properties to view a list of components used by your

system.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Click the Properties button.

When the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties' box opens:

Select Use the Following IP Address and enter the following:

IP Address: 100.100.100.1