Silicon Image s1-2k install manual Do the Sata drives on the SI-2K support hot-swapping?

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My “Slave” computer system when running a 3D stereo application is randomly dropping frames. What is going on?

Faulty sync-signal cables can cause the “slave” SI-2K MINI head to appear to drop frames. These are actually “missed” frames because they did not receive a frame-trigger event from the “master” camera head. To ensure the reliability of 3D-sync signals from the master-to-slave camera in 3D stereo productions, use the 3D-sync box from Silicon Imaging.

Do the SATA drives on the SI-2K support hot-swapping?

The SATA drives on the SI-2K do not support hot-swapping of the drive cartridges. Doing so risks corruption to the file-system on the hard-drive.

I did a “Set Black” operation, but after and hour or two, I’m seeing dead pixels again on the screen. What’s happening?

Temperature shifts on the SI-2K MINI camera head can cause dead or defective pixels that were originally mapped out to re-appear. If this is the case, please re-do the black calibration by covering the lens and pressing SET BLACK. For more information on the SET BLACK process, please visit the Silicon Imaging online FAQ.

I’m trying to get the maximum resolution on the external monitors, but for some reason that seems to “lock up” SiliconDVR. What is happening?

Running the external display on the SI-2K beyond 1280x720, and the viewfinder beyond 800x600, can cause a “slow-interface” condition where SiliconDVR is slow to respond to either touchscreen or mouse-panel input commands. Response times can take up to 30 seconds.

Why do I see RAM buffer overflows when I set my recording resolution for Quadlet or Bilinear?

RAM buffer overflows will occur on the SI-2K when recording in 2K CineForm mode if “Hexlet” display mode is not used for recording (this applied for both 24P and 25P frame-rates). The recommended configuration is to use Quadlet display mode for preview, and Hexlet display mode for recording.

What is the setup for recording high-speed CineForm to disk? How much recording time can I get?

High-speed recording on the SI-2K is only supported in “burst” modes, meaning continuous recording is not possible without overflowing the RAM buffer, which will then properly close the file and end recording. This happened because once the RAM buffer overflows, dropped frames will occur. For continuous high-speed CineForm recording, please attach the SI-2K MINI to a 2.8Ghz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo notebook system.

Is QuickTime or AVI recording performance better under Windows?

AVI encoding performance at the moment is better than QuickTime on the SI-2K. This means that if you are experiencing RAM buffer overflows with QuickTime on the SI-2K, you should record directly to AVI files and then re-wrapping them losslessly to RAW CineForm QuickTime files using CineForm's HDLink utility. Timecode and other metadata is preserved during the re- wrapping process.

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Contents SI-2K Image Software Install Manual Table of Contents Introduction Release Notes for SiliconDVR Version Image QualitySI-2K & Windows-XP Embedded Support tools SI-2K Maintenance Tool For SI-2K Recorders Only Download and Pre-installation Downloading Prepare the USB DriveSilicon Imaging, Inc Before You Boot Using the Maintenance Tool Silicon Imaging, Inc Troubleshooting Bios Settings if Boot FailsTouchscreen Calibration & Drivers SiliconDVR Installer For PC/Laptop Only Minimum System RequirementsInstalling SiliconDVR for Pro1000 NIC’s Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Installing SiliconDVR for Generic NIC’s Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Uninstalling Previous Versions of SiliconDVR Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc Troubleshooting FAQ What happens to preset timecode when I restart SiliconDVR?Do the Sata drives on the SI-2K support hot-swapping? Silicon Imaging, Inc SiliconDVR End User License Agreement Eula Software LicenseSilicon Imaging, Inc Silicon Imaging, Inc

s1-2k specifications

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One of the main features of the Silicon Image S1-2K is its ability to support high-definition video formats. This chip is designed to handle resolutions up to 4K, providing crystal-clear images and vibrant colors. The S1-2K employs advanced algorithms for image scaling and enhancement, which ensures that video playback is smooth and visually pleasing, even when converting from lower resolutions.

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