CinePlex v3 Manual - Plexon Inc

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1.2 Using the CinePlex System with a Plexon NDAQ
The following illustration shows the general arrangement of the CinePlex System
as used in conjunction with a Plexon NDAQ.
Figure 1-1
CinePlex General Arrangement for a Plexon NDAQ
The CinePlex Studio computer receives and processes the raw video from the
FireWire camera. The user may view the raw video on the Control Monitor or the
optional CinePlex Studio monitor. CinePlex Studio compresses and stores the
captured video on the internal hard drive, as an AVI file. Through the Timing
cable, the MAP system signals the CinePlex Studio computer to start, stop, pause,
and resume recording video to the AVI file. The MAP system also provides a 1
MHz clock signal that enables CinePlex Studio to time stamp each video frame.
Note:
Starting with CinePlex version 2.0, the host and CinePlex Studio functions can
be combined in a single computer. This also results in a single monitor for the
host and CinePlex Studio.
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