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USER MANUAL
CHRONOS 1.4 & CHRONOS 2.1-HD
Software Version 0.5.1
RE-PDEV-10007 Rev 1.0

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • C
    catherine23Aug 18, 2025
    Why Chronos 2.1-HD won’t power on?
    • B
      Brenda BennettAug 18, 2025
      Your Chronos Digital Camera might not be powering on due to several reasons. First, ensure that the camera has power by inserting a battery or connecting it to the mains power. If that doesn't work, the camera might have crashed; remove the battery and AC adapter for 10 seconds, then reconnect and try powering it on again. Finally, check that the AC adapter is providing between 17V and 20V DC with a positive tip.
  • M
    moraleswilliamAug 20, 2025
    What to do if battery indicator drops very fast on Chronos Digital Camera?
    • B
      brownbrandiAug 21, 2025
      If the battery indicator on your Chronos Digital Camera drops very quickly, it is likely due to a low quality or failing battery. The suggested solution is to replace the battery.
  • R
    rodriguezericAug 23, 2025
    How to fix a blurry image on Chronos 2.1-HD Digital Camera?
    • K
      Kyle HernandezAug 23, 2025
      If you're experiencing an extremely blurry image with your Chronos Digital Camera and can't achieve proper focus, the issue might be due to an incorrect lens adapter being installed. Check whether your lens is a CS or C mount to determine the appropriate adapter to use.
  • J
    Justin LunaAug 26, 2025
    How to fix Chronos 2.1-HD showing a black or still image?
    • S
      ssmithAug 26, 2025
      If your Chronos Digital Camera is displaying a black or still image, the trigger mode may be set to ‘Exposure Trigger’ or ‘Shutter Gating’ without an external signal being received. If you don't intend to use these modes, go to Trigger/IO Settings and switch back to Record End Trigger for normal operation. If you wish to use one of these modes, check that you have the correct input selected, or connect a signal generator and send a signal of frequency equal to the desired frame rate.
  • J
    jhughesAug 28, 2025
    What to do if Chronos 2.1-HD Digital Camera won’t power on and power status indicator flashes orange?
    • K
      Kayla WarnerAug 28, 2025
      If your Chronos Digital Camera won’t power on, and the power status indicator flashes orange when the power button is pressed, it means that Shipping Mode is enabled. To turn on the camera in Shipping Mode, the AC adapter must be plugged in, even if a battery is inserted. This will not be required for subsequent power-ons.
  • A
    Alexander DiazAug 30, 2025
    How to fix horizontal or vertical lines in Chronos 2.1-HD video?
    • L
      Laura HinesAug 30, 2025
      If horizontal or vertical lines show up in your Chronos Digital Camera video, it's likely because a Black Calibration was not performed after changing shutter speed, resolution, or gain. Perform a Black Calibration after every change of resolution, shutter speed or gain.
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    Maureen StevensSep 1, 2025
    Why is there a dark band when a bright object is shown on the Chronos Digital Camera image?
    • D
      Denise MorrisSep 1, 2025
      If you notice a dark band when there is a bright object shown on the image in your Chronos Digital Camera, it is caused by extreme exposure. To resolve this, reduce the exposure or move the bright object out of the frame.
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    Michael HernandezSep 3, 2025
    Why Chronos 2.1-HD battery won’t charge?
    • J
      jwilliamsSep 3, 2025
      If the battery in your Chronos Digital Camera isn’t charging, it could be due to a couple of reasons. If the battery was inserted after the AC adapter was connected, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and then re-plug it. Also, ensure that the AC adapter is providing between 17V and 20V DC with a positive tip.
  • D
    davidmorrisSep 5, 2025
    What to do if the power status indicator flashes red/green continuously on Chronos 2.1-HD Digital Camera?
    • J
      jamesariasSep 6, 2025
      If the power status indicator on your Chronos Digital Camera flashes red/green continuously, it indicates that the power controller is in recovery mode. Turn the camera off, remove the battery, and disconnect the AC adapter for 10 seconds. When reconnecting the power or inserting the battery, make sure the power button is not pressed until after the LED flashing stops. If the issue persists, it might indicate a power controller firmware corruption.
  • J
    Jennifer HarrisSep 8, 2025
    How to solve focus problems while zooming Chronos 2.1-HD Digital Camera?
    • J
      Jenna PetersSep 8, 2025
      If your Chronos Digital Camera lens doesn’t maintain consistent focus while zooming, it could be due to a mis-adjusted back-focus. Re-adjust the back-focus. Also, some lenses, especially lower-end lenses, do not maintain focus during zoom, so focus needs to be adjusted after zooming.

Summary

Camera Setup and Initialization

Disabling Shipping Mode

Steps to disable the camera's shipping mode upon first use.

Lens and Power Management

Powering Down and Battery Care

Getting Ready: Resolution and Frame Rate

Setting Resolution and Frame Rate

Adjusting image resolution and frame rate for recording.

Image Calibration

Performing Black Calibration

Step-by-step guide to performing a black calibration for image quality.

White Balance Adjustment

White Balance Calibration Methods

Various methods to adjust the camera's white balance settings.

Recording Fundamentals

Understanding the Ring Buffer

Explanation of how the camera stores recorded video frames in RAM.

Triggering and Synchronization

External Trigger Inputs

Signal Conditioning and Trigger Modes

Record End and Exposure Triggers

Setting up triggers to stop recording or control exposure start.

Shutter Gating Configuration

Using external inputs to directly control the camera's shutter.

Shutter Gating Timing Requirements

Playback Controls and Navigation

Reviewing Recorded Footage

Saving Recorded Video

Video Saving Options and Process

Saving video to storage devices and selecting regions for export.

Network Interface Configuration

Static IP Address Setup

Web Control and Access

Accessing the Cameras Web Interface

Methods to connect to and operate the camera via a web browser.

Navigating the Main Web Interface

Web Interface: Play and Save Options

Web Interface: Settings Configuration

Web Interface: Simple I;O Configuration

Web Interface: Advanced I;O Configuration

Annex B: Lens Mounts and Adapters

Back-Focus Adjustment Procedure

Steps to correctly set the back-focus for prime lenses.

Back-Focus Adjustment for Zoom Lenses

Procedure for adjusting back-focus for zoom lenses.

Annex E: Troubleshooting Guide

Common Camera Issues and Solutions

Troubleshooting steps for power, battery, and video display problems.

Image Quality and Focus Troubleshooting

Solutions for blurry images, vignetting, and ghosting issues.

Record Settings Interface

Adjusting Resolution and Offset

How to adjust recorded video size and position on the sensor.

Setting Frame Rate, Exposure, and Gain

Configuring frame rate, exposure time, and analog gain (ISO) settings.

Digital Gain, Common Resolutions, and Trigger Delay

Record Mode: Normal

Record Mode: Segmented

Segmented Mode Controls

Record Mode: Gated Burst

Gated Burst Mode Controls

Record Mode: Live Slow Motion

Live Slow Motion Controls

Trigger; IO Settings Overview

Input Threshold and Trigger Types

Setting input thresholds and selecting trigger types like Record End Trigger.

Shutter Gating, Pullup, and Debounce Settings

Configuring shutter gating, pullup resistors, and debounce filters for triggers.

Trigger Delay Configuration

Adjusting Pre-record and Post-trigger Delays

Using sliders to set pre-record, pre-trigger, and post-trigger delays.

Pre-Trigger, Post-Trigger, and Reset Options

Detailed configuration of trigger delay parameters and reset functions.

Black Calibration Details

White Balance Adjustment Details

Setting White Balance with Presets and Custom

Using presets or custom settings to correct lighting temperature.

White Balance Controls and Color Matrix

Controls for white balance, custom settings, and color matrix.

Custom Color Matrix Window

Playback Mode Operations

Playback Controls and Frame Marking

Save Settings: H.264 Encoding

H.264 Encoding Parameters

Configuring bits per pixel, max bitrate, and saved file framerate for H.264.

Save Settings: File Management and Overlays

Software Update Utility

Updating Software from Local Media or Repository

Installing software updates from external media or package repositories.

Online Software Update Procedure

Chronos 2.1-HD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChronos
Model2.1-HD
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

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