magohn 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Hello all, Ive searched but cant find any information on the ACM-1231's option of a "Profile Pack". What is this and what benefits will it give me to use a profile? Where can I downlaod a profile pack? Bit of an ACTI newbie - any advice appreciated. Thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ando 0 Posted October 5, 2010 Good morning! There are several different software items inside ACTi cameras, such as drivers, device capability, profile, firmware. While firmware is quite obvious for the users, the profile is perhaps not well explained. Profile is a set of algorithms and settings with the sole purpose of improving the video quality of given product. It includes better auto white balance algorithm (no color rolling. instant white balance even under extreme lighting changes regardless of their colors), tone enhancement, less noise, etc. Profile is independent from firmware and is to be uploaded to camera separately. It can either be done via IP-utility or via firmware interface (find menu item called Profile). Profile Pack contains profiles of all the cameras for the convenience of user. While uploading the pack, the camera will automatically pick the one from the pack that fits to the camera. Where to find profile pack? When you download the zipped firmware pack from ACTi web, you find the IP utility in the pack as well as the Profile Pack file (with .bin extension). The good thing about profile system is that the customer does not have to change the hardware to improve video quality over time - as ACTi releases new profiles, the video quality can be improved on existing camera for free. On the other hand, if you are satisfied with the current performance of the camera, then there is no need to upgrade the profile. With the new profile, keep White Balance mode in firmware always "AUTO" for best performance. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
