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cvolution

Lens & Camera Control System

V 1.06 | January 8th 2014

Software Release Package: 2013_03

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Imprint & Disclaimer

cmotion GmbH

Kriehubergasse 16

1050 Wien

Fbnr.: FN220240H – HG Wien

UID-Nr.: ATU 54026806 http://www.cmotion.eu

[email protected]

+43 1 7891096

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice!

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Table of Contents

Before Use.................................................................................................7

Using this Guide......................................................................................8

1. Component Overview..........................................................................9

1.1 camin 2M/4M/8M/8M+TC.........................................................................................9

1.1.1 camin 2M......................................................................................................10

1.1.2 camin 4M......................................................................................................10

1.1.3 camin 8M......................................................................................................11

1.3.1 camin 8M+TC..............................................................................................12

1.1.4 cvolution camin wireless systems............................................................13

1.1.5 Connectors and Controls on the camin..................................................14

1.1.6 LED Status camin 2M/4M/8M...................................................................15

1.1.7 Technical Specifications camin 2M/4M/8M/8M+TC.....................................................................................16

1.2 cvolution hand unit................................................................................................17

1.2.1 Connectors and Buttons on the cvolution hand unit...............................................................................................18

1.2.2 LED Status cvolution hand unit................................................................19

1.2.3 Technical Specifications cvolution hand unit.........................................20

1.3 cvolution basic knob.............................................................................................21

1.4 cvolution advanced knob.....................................................................................21

1.5 cvolution slider.......................................................................................................22

1.6 cvolution zoom.......................................................................................................23

1.6.1 Connectors, Buttons and Display of the cvolution zoom.....................24

1.6.2 Technical Specifications cvolution zoom................................................24

1.7 cvolution knob solo...............................................................................................25

1.7.1 Connectors, Buttons and LEDs of the cvolution knob solo.................26

1.7.2 Technical Specifications cvolution knob solo........................................26

1.8 cforce.........................................................................................................................27

2. cvolution system Accessories.......................................................28

2.1.1 Battery..........................................................................................................28

2.1.2 Battery Charger...........................................................................................28

2.1.3 cvolution CBUS splitter..............................................................................28

2.1.4 cvolution handle..........................................................................................29

2.1.5 cstrap............................................................................................................29

2.1.6 clamp............................................................................................................29

2.1.7 cfastener......................................................................................................30

2.1.8 cfast-czoom.................................................................................................30

2.1.9 cfast-vlock....................................................................................................30

2.1.10 cfast-artemis..............................................................................................31

2.1.11 Antenna......................................................................................................31

2.1.12 Marker Ring...............................................................................................31

2.1.13 Pre-marked Marker Rings.......................................................................32

2.1.14 Marker Strip...............................................................................................34

3. System Setup......................................................................................35

3.1 camin 2M/4M/8M.....................................................................................................35

3.1.1 Attaching camin to the Camera................................................................35

3.1.2 Attaching cfast-vlock..................................................................................36

3.1.3 Releasing cfast-vlock.................................................................................36

3.1.4 Mounting the Antenna................................................................................36

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3.2 Powering the camin and Connecting Motors.................................................37

3.2.1 Connecting Motors to the camin 2M/4M/8M..........................................37

3.2.2 Mounting Motors to Camera Support Rods............................................39

3.3 cvolution hand unit................................................................................................40

3.3.1 Battery..........................................................................................................41

3.3.2 Mounting the cstrap....................................................................................42

3.3.3 Mounting and Removing knobs................................................................43

3.3.4 Marker Rings...............................................................................................43

3.3.5 Mounting and Remvoing sliders...............................................................43

3.3.6 Marker Strips...............................................................................................43

3.4 cvolution zoom and cvolution handle..............................................................44

3.4.1 Attaching the zoom on the hand unit......................................................44

3.4.2 Attaching the zoom to the cvolution handle...........................................45

3.4.3 Using cvolution zoom on the hand unit in Cable Mode.........................................................................45

3.4.4 Attach cvolution zoom and handle to the Pan Bar................................46

4. Basic System Operation...................................................................47

4.1 hand unit Status Display......................................................................................47

4.2 hand unit Menu.......................................................................................................48

4.3 RF Channel Selection............................................................................................49

4.3.1 camin............................................................................................................49

4.3.2 hand unit......................................................................................................49

4.4 System Power Up...................................................................................................50

4.4.1 camin............................................................................................................50

4.4.2 hand unit .....................................................................................................51

4.4.3 Controller Priority.......................................................................................51

4.5 Motor Calibration...................................................................................................52

4.5.1 Single Motor Calibration............................................................................52

4.5.2 Multiple Motor Calibration.........................................................................52

4.5.3 Calibration Menu.........................................................................................53

4.6 Motor Settings.........................................................................................................54

4.6.1 Motor Direction............................................................................................54

4.6.2 Motor Torque...............................................................................................54

4.7 Motor Control..........................................................................................................55

4.8 Working with cforce motors................................................................................56

4.9 Camera Run.............................................................................................................56

4.9.1 Camera run toggle function......................................................................58

4.10 Setting Limits........................................................................................................59

4.10.1 Setting Mechanical Knob Limits.............................................................59

4.10.2 Setting Lens Limits...................................................................................60

4.10.3 Setting Lens Limits in Combination with Knob Limits .......................60

4.10.4 Setting slider Limits.................................................................................61

4.11 Locking Controllers.............................................................................................61

4.11.1 Locking the knob......................................................................................61

4.11.2 Locking the slider.....................................................................................61

4.12 Adjust advanced knob Torque.........................................................................62

4.13 Assigning Controllers.........................................................................................62

4.14 advanced knob Illumination..............................................................................63

4.15 zoom Functions....................................................................................................63

4.15.1 zoom Menu................................................................................................63

4.15.2 Zooming.....................................................................................................64

4.15.3 Zoom Speed..............................................................................................64

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4.15.4 zoom Buttons............................................................................................64

4.15.5 Setting Zoom Limits.................................................................................64

4.15.6 Changing Zoom Motor Direction............................................................65

4.16 Using the knob solo............................................................................................66

4.16.1 Assigning Scales......................................................................................66

4.16.2 Setting Direction.......................................................................................66

4.16.3 LENS Button..............................................................................................66

4.16.4 Calibration.................................................................................................66

4.16.5 knob solo Illumination..............................................................................66

4.17 Firmware Version.................................................................................................67

4.18 Working with Pre-marked Marker Rings........................................................68

5. 3D System Operation........................................................................69

5.1 Working With a Lens Pair....................................................................................69

5.1.1 Assigning Controllers for a Lens Pair.....................................................69

5.1.2 Assigning Motors for a Lens Pair.............................................................69

5.1.3 Synchronizing Scales.................................................................................70

5.2 Save/Load User Settings......................................................................................76

5.3 cvolution System Setup for Mirror Rigs..........................................................77

5.3.1 camin Setup.................................................................................................77

5.3.2 stereographer hand unit Setup.................................................................77

5.3.3 Setting the Zero Point................................................................................78

5.3.4 Blocking Negative Values.........................................................................78

5.3.5 Setting Convergence/Interaxial Scaling.................................................79

5.3.6 Setting Plane Limits via Plane Scaling...................................................80

5.4 Automatic Convergence.......................................................................................80

5.5 Linking Scales.........................................................................................................81

5.6 Controlling H.I.T.....................................................................................................81

5.7 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................82

5.8 Screen Plane............................................................................................................82

6. Time Code and Meta Data................................................................83

6.1 Setup ........................................................................................................................83

6.1.1 Connecting the Time Code Generator....................................................83

6.1.2 Preparing the USB Memory Stick............................................................83

6.1.3 hand unit Setup...........................................................................................84

6.2 Time Code Operation............................................................................................85

7. Reference Section..............................................................................86

7.1 Using the cvolution hand unit Menu.................................................................86

7.2 Connectors and Controls on the camin...........................................................89

7.2.1 Connectors and Controls, Motor Side.....................................................89

7.2.2 Connectors, CBUS Side............................................................................89

7.3 LED Status camin 2M/4M/8M...............................................................................90

7.4 LEDs, Connectors and Buttons on the cvolution hand unit......................91

7.4.1 Buttons.........................................................................................................91

7.4.2 Connectors...................................................................................................91

7.5 LED Status cvolution hand unit.........................................................................92

7.6 Connectors, Buttons and Display of the cvolution zoom...........................93

7.6.1 Connectors...................................................................................................93

7.6.2 Buttons.........................................................................................................93

7.6.3 Zoom Display...............................................................................................93

7.7 Zoom Menu...............................................................................................................94

8. Troubleshooting.................................................................................95

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9. Version History...................................................................................96

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Before Use

Dear Customer, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing the cvolution Lens & Camera Control System. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

 Danger of operational error!

 Danger of injury!

 Damage to equipment possible!

General Safety Precautions

 In order to ensure optimal performance, please read the instructions!

 Do not put your fingers near the motors while motors are moving!

 Make sure all components (camin, lens motors, etc.) are securely mounted!

 Remove batteries from components before transport or storage!

 Repairs should only be made only by authorized service centers!

 Use only original cmotion replacement parts!

 In the case of wet weather, routine safety precautions for handling electrical equipment in wet weather should be taken!

 Do not remove any screws that are secured with paint!

 Do not remove any warranty seals!

Important

If you have questions, or you need to order parts, please note the components' model and serial number.

For support requests, also supply the installed firmware number of all system components.

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Using this Guide

This manual is split in three parts. The first introduces you to the

cvolution lens control system, explaining components and concepts. The second takes you step by step through the set-up and operation of the system. The third part is a reference, allowing you to find information quickly.

Note: Notes indicate important information related to the respective sections of this user’s guide.

Warning: Warnings indicate important safety information. Ignoring these could lead to equipment damage or injury.

camin, hand unit, zoom: All cmotion components are written in

italics throughout this manual.

Cables

When a cable is referred to in this user’s manual, it will be referred to as follows (e.g. Le 7p, Le 7p). Cables are referred to in regards to their connectors. Connectors are manufactured by W. W. Fisher, Lemo or

Hirose and are referred to as Fi, Le and Hi respectively. The cable identification begins with the connector that is attached to the cmotion unit or camin followed by the connector which is attached to non-cmotion units or cmotion system component. Each connector takes reference to the number of pins it has e.g. the cable (Le 7p, Le 7p) cable is the Hedén motor cable. The Le 7p connector is connected to the camin and the Le

7p connector is connected to the Hedén motor. Cables may also be referred to by their commonly used names e.g. CBUS (Le 8p, Le 8p) and

RS (Fi 3p, Fi 3p) cables, the cable for the CBUS interface and the cable for the RS interface, respectively.

Necessary Tools

4mm Allen keys and a No.2 Phillips screwdriver may be required to complete steps laid out in the manual.

Frequently Used Terms

To Power Cycle: Turn your unit off and on again.

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1. Component Overview

This section of the User Guide deals with the description of the components and their respective functions, LEDs and buttons.

1.1 camin 2M/4M/8M/8M+TC

From left to right: camin 2M, camin 4M, camin 8M

The camin 2M/4M/8M/8M+TC is the “brain” of the system, which communicates with the camera and controls the lens motors. It can be used with the other components of the cvolution lens control system via cable or wireless operation. Up to 8 (depending on camin version) commonly used digital servo motors from different manufacturers (Arri,

Hedén, Scorpio) can be connected to the camin.

Please note: The default motor configurations are different for each

camin 2M/4M/8M/8M+TC model. You can configure any motor according to your needs.

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1.1.1 camin 2M

The camin 2M is the basic model with two motor channels.

CBUS Side Motor Side

1.1.2 camin 4M

The camin 4M is an advanced model driving up to four motors.

CBUS Side Motor Side

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1.1.3 camin 8M

The camin 8M is capable of driving up to 8 motors.

CBUS Side Motor Side

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1.3.1 camin 8M+TC

The camin 8M+TC is the camin 8M's bigger brother. In addition to all features of the 8M it introduces recording of lens and rig meta data, all in sync with time code put in via a 5pin SMPTE TC in. This meta data can be output either serially via CBUS or written to a USB memory stick for later use.

Please Note: When mounting a camin, make sure that all cables can be connected without strain.

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1.1.4 cvolution camin wireless systems

There are two versions of the cvolution wireless system. The first, identified by a black antenna socket on the camin is referred to as the black system. The white antenna socket indicates the so called white system.

The black system is the standard cvolution system. Most important technical specs are:

 Selectable RF channels: 1-9

 Max Active users: 4

 Selectable RF power.

camin software releases: 3.11.x

 The czoom II can only be used in cable mode.

The white system offers integration into ARRI's Wireless Lens

Control System (WLCS) and is fully compatible to the Alexa Plus and other WLCS cameras.

 Selectable RF channels: 0-7

 Max Active users: 3

camin software releases: 3.11.x

 The cdisplay II and the czoom II can only be used in cable mode.

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1.1.5 Connectors and Controls on the camin

Controls and Connectors, Motor Side

ON-Switch

Channel Dial

Antenna port

Motor ports

Turn camin on or off

In Position I the motor voltage equals the input voltage.

In position II the motor voltage is boosted internally to 26 V at the cost of a higher current draw. If using position II, make sure your camera or power supply is capable of providing sufficient power to the camin.

Typical current requirements per motor connected are:

Supply voltage ON=I ON = II

24V 0.5A

12V 0.5A

0.6A

1.1A

Set the desired RF channel

0 turns off wireless operation

Connect the antenna to this port. Wireless operation will be highly improved by using an antenna.

Depending on your camin model there are up to 8 motor ports on this side of the

camin.

Connectors, CBUS Side

USB connector

RS-1

RS-2

CBUS ports

EXT-1, EXT-2

Motor ports

TC

The USB port is used for import/export of User Settings and recording of meta data

(camin 8M+TC only)

9-35 V power connector with standard Arri pinout.

On the camin 2M, this is the only RS connector.

9-35 V power connector with standard Arri pinout.

On the camin 4M & 8M, this is the preferred power connector.

Please note: When using more than 4 motors, it is highly recommended that you use both RS jacks to power the camin.

The CBUS port allows accessories like the cfinder to connect to the camin. It is also used for cable operation and software updates.

Please note: Second CBUS port available on camin 8M+TC only. CBUS 2 is also used for serial meta data output.

Camera /3 rd

party interface. If your camera is capable of communicating with the

camin, it will be connected to EXT-1 or EXT-2, depending on your camin model and the number of cameras you want to communicate to. You can also connect two cameras to EXT-1 via split cable.

Also, the camin can be powered using the EXT ports. Use EXT-2 preferably.

On the camin 8M, motor ports 7 and 8 are found on this side of the camin.

SMPTE LTC Time Code In. Use this port to input time code from any time code generator capable of putting out SMTPE TC (camera, TC slate etc).

Please note: TC port available on camin 8M+TC only.

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1.1.6 LED Status camin 2M/4M/8M

RF LED/ ON LED

(Operation Status)

Motor LED

TC LED

RF LED ON LED

Off

Off

Flashing

Red

Off

Off

Flashing

Red/Green

Flashing

Red/Green

Green

Green Green

Red

Green

Flashing

Red

Flashing Red

Flashing

Red/Green

Flashing

Red

Flashing

Red

camin Status Solution

camin off check camin ON/OFF switch check power supply voltage

(9 V minimum) check for cable damage

camin ready, (cable mode, channel selector set at 0) no client logged on turn clients on

camin ready (wireless mode), no client logged on turn clients on camin ready, client logged on in cable mode

OK

camin ready, client logged on in wireless mode

OK

During Start-Up: camin is booting up

Selected channel already in use by another camin

Channel is currently being changed

Hardware fault

 turn off camin and change radio channel

If that does not work, please contact cmotion.

Software incompatible between camin and clients update all components

Low battery camin will not work change Power Supply

Motor Error check motor cable (wrong, broken)

If no reason can be found, please contact cmotion

Green

Green/ Flashing Red

Motor ready

System is calibrating motor cannot reach its position check if lens it rough running check lens calibration

Off No motor connected

Off No time code input

 check motor cable check if camin is turned on check TC cable check if TC generator is powered on and set up correctly

Green

Flashing Green

Red, followed by Green

Flashing Red, Red

Time code signal present and device in sync

Time code running out of sync (40 minutes warning before sync is lost)

Syncing with TC signal

TC out of sync

Reconnect TC generator and re-sync within 40 minutes

Do not disconnect the

TC in cable

Re-sync with TC generator

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1.1.7 Technical Specifications

camin 2M/4M/8M/8M+TC

General

Temperature range: -20 °C to + 50 °C

Power Supply Voltage: 9 - 35 V

Weight: depending on model

White RF Module

Frequency: 2,4 GHz – Direct Sequence

Typcial indoor range: 30 m

Typical outdoor range: 200 m

Selectable Radio Channels: 8

Black RF Module

Frequency: 2,4 GHz – FHSS

Typcial indoor range: 30 m

Typical outdoor range: 200 m

Selectable Radio Channels: 9

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1.2 cvolution hand unit

The cvolution hand unit is the modular hand-held control unit of the

cvolution Lens Control System. The base unit can be expanded with several modules for controlling lens and / or rig motors. The construction is light-weight and ergonomic with a user friendly and intuitive interface.

cvolution hand unit (without sliders and knob) cvolution hand unit (with slider, knob, zoom and cdisplay II)

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1.2.1 Connectors and Buttons on the

cvolution hand unit

Buttons

ON button

CAL button

LENS button (KNOB)

KNOB button

RUN (GREEN button)

RUN (RED button)

MENU WHEEL (select)

Turn hand unit on or off

Calibrate motors. Refer to section 4.5 on page 50 for more information.

Set lens limits

When pressed while holding CAL only the motor associated with knob is calibrated

In the menu LENS is context sensitive and serves several purposes, as indicated on the display.

Set knob limits.

In the menu KNOB is context sensitive and serves several purposes, as indicated on the display.

User configurable:

RUN (start/stop the camera)

MARK (used in conjunction with cfinder, cdisplay or the RED One)

QSYN (used for quick sync)

RECM (start/stop recording meta data, with camin 8M+TC only)

XXX (disable button)

User configurable:

RUN (start/stop the camera)

MARK (used in conjunction with cfinder, cdisplay or the RED One)

QSYN (used for quick sync)

RECM (start/stop recording meta data, with camin 8M+TC only)

XXX (disable button)

Enter menu by pressing twice

Scroll in menu

In SYNC menu: move slave motor

Connectors

CBUS port

Antenna connector

Battery port

The cvolution hand unit has a CBUS port on the top side. This allows mounting the zoom module as well as connection to the camin via cbus cable. It can also be used for software updates.

Connector for RF antenna. External antenna hand unit only.

Insert the cmotion battery in the battery port to power the hand unit.

Note: For cable operation, a battery is not necessary.

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1.2.2 LED Status cvolution hand unit

READY LED

RUN LED

SLIDER LED

LED Status

OFF

GREEN

RED Blinking

RED

OFF

GREEN

RED

OFF

GREEN

RED

Blinking RED/GREEN

Blinking GREEN

hand unit Status Solution

hand unit off

hand unit on

Battery low

Turn on system

Change battery at startup: hand unit not ready while online: power to camin lost unexpectedly

No run signal from camera

Camera in standby

Check cable

Check if RUN SIMUL is ON

OK Camera running

Camera error

Camera changing speed

System idle

Lens limits have been set Remove lens limits by pressing „LENS“ button

Motor controlled by slider is missing

Calibrating

Calibration armed

Connect motor to appropriate jack on camin

Change slider configuration to different motor

Wait for calibration to finish

Release “CAL” button to calibrate

System idle KNOB LEDs

(advanced knob only and only when used with cdisplay II and cfocas)

OFF

MIDDLE LED GREEN

RED LED BAR

Manual focus matches cfocas range finder value

Shows necessary focus correction

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1.2.3 Technical Specifications cvolution hand unit

General

Temperature range: -20 °C to + 50 °C

Power Supply: 7 -35 V

Power Supply Battery: 7,2 V

Weight:

Wireless Module

Frequency: 2,4 GHz – FHSS

Typcial indoor range: 30 m

Typical outdoor range: 200 m to 500 m

Selectable Radio Channels: 9

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1.3 cvolution basic knob

The cvolution hand unit can be configured with a basic knob or an advanced knob. Both knobs can be mounted for left or right hand use.

cvolution basic knob

1.4 cvolution advanced knob

The advanced knob features mechanical limits, a locking mechanism, torque adjustment and an illuminated scale.

cvolution advanced knob

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1.5 cvolution slider

The cvolution slider is an extension module for the cvolution hand unit.

Up to two sliders can be attached to the main unit. sliders are commonly used to control iris, interaxial or convergence motors.

cvolution slider

The sliders feature a locking mechanism and a user swappable marker strip.

LEDs and Buttons of the slider

slider LED

LENS Button

Please refer to the hand unit LED status guide

Please refer to the hand unit Button guide

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1.6 cvolution zoom

The cvolution zoom is an extension module of the cvolution Lens Control

System and is designed to control the zoom motor(s) with a pressure sensitive joy-stick. Most commonly, the cvolution zoom can be attached directly to the cvolution hand unit for wireless operation. However, it can also be attached to its own handle and hard wired to a camin using a

CBUS cable. The zoom control can then either be hand held, or mounted to the pan bar using a cfast-czoom bracket.

cvolution zoom module front view (display, zoom controller, buttons) & back view cvolution zoom module top and bottom view

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1.6.1 Connectors, Buttons and Display of the

cvolution zoom

Connectors

and a male one at the bottom, allowing to mount or cable connect the module to the hand unit or camin.

Buttons

ZOOM MENU BUTTON

ZOOM MENU BUTTON UP

ZOOM MENU BUTTON DOWN

LENS (ZOOM)

ZAP

Reserved

Increases zoom speed

Decreases zoom speed

Set lens limits

When pressed while holding CAL only the motor associated with

zoom controller is calibrated

Zoom as fast as possible (zooms at max speed)

Display

Bar graph (middle)

Zoom speed read out (right)

Shows zoom position

Shows zoom speed

Note: The zoom display is independent from the hand units display and menu.

1.6.2 Technical Specifications cvolution zoom

General

Temperature range: -20 °C to +50 °C

Power Supply: 9-35 V

Weight:

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1.7 cvolution knob solo

The cvolution knob solo is a light-weight, ergonomic and easy-to-use single axis controller. using the cmotion locking disc, it can be mounted to lens support rods, pan bars, cvolution hand units, or specially adapted supports for use in OB trucks and studios. The knob solo has a direction switch and axis selector for control over focus iris or zoom. Using the

CBUS connector, cvolution knob solo can be connected to any cvolution camin, cforce motor, ENG adapter or ARRI Alexa Plus. Like the advanced knob, the knob solo advanced features LED scale illumination.

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1.7.1 Connectors, Buttons and LEDs of the cvolution

knob solo

Connectors

connected directly to a cvolution camin or an ARRI Alexa when used independently of a hand unit.

Buttons/Switches

F/I/Z Switch

L/R Switch

LENS

Select Focus/Iris/Zoom scale.

Select knob direction.

Set lens limits

LEDs

Bar graph (middle)

Zoom speed read out (right)

Shows zoom position

Shows zoom speed

1.7.2 Technical Specifications cvolution knob solo

General

Temperature range: -20 °C to +50 °C

Power Supply: 9-35 V

Weight:

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1.8 cforce

The cforce motor is a brand new motor with in-built smart electronics that runs as fast as any top end motor in the market but is virtually silent at less than 20 dB (when high speed mode is disabled). It was developed in collaboration with ARRI and offers 3 different mounting options: rod-torod, Hill bracket locking disc and the “standard” rod bracket mounting with 2 different clamp versions. The cforce sports unparalleled mounting flexibility.

The motors can be connected in a daisy chain fashion, i.e. a cable from the first motor is connected to the second, another cable runs to the third motor and the last cable to the camin. Thus the cables are less cluttered and setup is expedited.

The cforce motor can also be used with the compactLCS, the knob solo and ENG-adapters.

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2. cvolution system Accessories

2.1.1 Battery

Battery 2.400mAh 7.2V for all cmotion controllers and the cdisplay II.

2.1.2 Battery Charger

Battery charger for cmotion batteries. Worldwide socket adapters available optionally.

2.1.3 cvolution CBUS splitter

The CBUS splitter allows connection of more CBUS devices to the camin or hand unit, such as a cfinder or cdisplay II.

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2.1.4 cvolution handle

The cvolution handle is the handgrip unit for the cvolution zoom. It enables an independent operator to control the zoom motor(s).

2.1.5 cstrap

The cstrap allows the hand unit to be carried around the neck or over a shoulder between takes. The locking mechanism allows the unit to turn freely without the risk of coming loose.

2.1.6 clamp

The clamp allows to use the cdisplay II to be mounted directly to the

hand unit.

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2.1.7 cfastener

The cfastener is a universal clamp for secure attachment to rods 15-

28mm (e.g. support rods or the pan bar). The clamp comes with two 1/4 inch screws to allow attachment of various pieces of equipment.

2.1.8 cfast-czoom

Attaches various cvolution system components to the pan bar, support rods or any other 15-28 mm rods.

2.1.9 cfast-vlock

The cfast-vlock allows the secure and fast attachment of a camin

2M/4M/8M/8+TC on cameras, 3D rigs or other 15-28 mm rods. The cfastvlock consist of a v-shaped plate that can be screwed to the camin and the respective v-lock bracket allowing low profile connection.

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2.1.10 cfast-artemis

Secures the camin to the Sachtler Artemis camera stabilization system.

2.1.11 Antenna

Flexible swivel antenna, straight or right angle. Length 10cm. +1dBi,

2.4Ghz. For cvolution camin and external antenna hand unit.

2.1.12 Marker Ring

Marker ring for cvolution focus knobs.

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2.1.13 Pre-marked Marker Rings

cmotion offers three pre-marked rings with an engraved scale from infinity to a three different close focus values. These are available in Imperial and Metric and can be used with a wide range of lenses from wide angle to telelphoto. For more information refer to section 4.18 on page 66.

NOTE: If you received your cvolution system before 20th December

2013, your cvolution knob will need to be calibrated at cmotion before it can be used accurately with pre-marked rings. For more info contact cmotion support.

2.1.14 Marker Strip

User swappable marker strip for the cvolution slider module.

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3. System Setup

This section will guide you through the cvolution system setup. Starting with the camin 2M/4M/8M units then proceeding to cvolution hand unit and cvolution zoom unit.

3.1 camin 2M/4M/8M

3.1.1 Attaching camin to the Camera

Mount Lens Motors and camin 2M/4M/8M securely to the camera. The

camin can be attached to the camera using various fastening tools. The most popular and secure is the cmotion cfast-vlock. This can be used with or without a cfastener.

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3.1.2 Attaching cfast-vlock

 Use a No.2 Philipps screwdriver and the 4 supplied screws to attach the v-shaped insert piece to the camin.

 If applicable: attach the cfastener to any rod 15-28 mm. Fasten securely!

 Gently slide the insert piece into the interlocking mechanism until you hear it click and lock into place.

3.1.3 Releasing cfast-vlock

 Push and hold the release button.

 Slide the camin upwards.

3.1.4 Mounting the Antenna

 Locate the antenna port on the Motor side of the camin.

 Insert the threaded end of the antenna and attach by turning it clockwise.

 Tighten securely.

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3.2 Powering the camin and Connecting Motors

Use the cable RRS-1 or RRS-8 (Fi 3p, Fi 3p, for Arri style power outlets) to connect the camin 2M/4M/8M to the camera. If you have a camin 4M or

8M, use RS-2 to power the camin. RS-1 will power only M1 and M2, so any motors connected to motor ports 3-8 will have no power.

Please Note: RRS cables are used for various Arri cameras. See the cmotion cable guide or contact us for more info on camera cables.

3.2.1 Connecting Motors to the camin 2M/4M/8M

Hedén M26VE or Hedén M21VE: use a CHM-1/2 (Le 7p, Le 7p) cable.

Connect the Le 7p plug to any desired motor connector (green).

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Note: Hedén M21VE and M26VE motors are supplied with different pitch gears for various lens and 3D rigs. The gears can be mounted on either side of the motor.

Push the exposed gear shaft through the motor to remove the gear

Choose the gear ring with the correct gear pitch.

Choose the side on which you would like to gear ring to be placed.

Align the gear shaft with the gear mount and gently push the gear into the mount until it clicks into place.

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3.2.2 Mounting Motors to Camera Support Rods

 Loosen the thumbscrew and gently slide the motor onto the rod.

 When the motor is in the correct position on the rod, adjust the motor height by sliding the motor up or down in the clamp if necessary.

 Press the gear firmly against the lens or rig gear and fasten the thumbscrew securely.

Warning: Make sure cables are not at risk of becoming caught or tangled during operation or handling.

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3.3 cvolution hand unit

The cvolution hand unit is the primary control unit of the cvolution system. Please follow the instructions for a complete set-up.

Please Note: cvolution hand unit set-up is to be done after camin

2M/4M/8M/8M+TC set-up.

Please Note: If the sliders or the advanced knob do not move loosen their respective locking screws.

Please Note: You can use the cvolution system in cable or wireless mode. For cabled use you can connect the hand unit and the camin using a CBUS cable (Le 8p, Le 8p). As soon as the CBUS cable is connected the systems RF module will be turned off automatically.

Please Note: Be aware that there are different models of CBUS cables and connectors available. Plugs with orange sleeves match the 8 pin Lemo connector of the cvolution camin and newer cdisplays. Plugs with blue sleeves match the CBUS sockets (Fi 7p) found on cfinder and other coperateLCS units.

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3.3.1 Battery

Insert a fully charged battery. Press until it snaps into place with an audible click.

Note: A battery is not required for cable operation.

To release the battery, hold the hand unit with the battery compartment downwards. Slide the battery release lever down until the battery is released and can be removed.

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3.3.2 Mounting the cstrap

The cstrap is a carry-strap that can be attached to the base of the

cvolution hand unit. The strap can be worn around the neck to prevent the operator from dropping the unit, or worn over the shoulder between shots. The fastener is designed to enable the units to rotate freely without the risk of unscrewing.

Hold the wide part of the pin between your index and middle finger. Insert the tip of the locking pin into the hole located next to the CAL button on your hand unit. Now apply pressure to the other end of the pin and push it all the way into the hole.

Ensure the fastener is secure before letting go of the cvolution hand unit.

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3.3.3 Mounting and Removing knobs

The basic or advanced knob can be mounted to and removed from the

hand unit following a few easy steps.

 Unscrew the two 4 mm hex screws at the back of the knob.

 Carefully lift the upper part of the knob, making sure you do not damage any cables.

 Unscrew the two internal hex screws and remove the rear disc of the knob.

To attach a basic or advanced knob to a hand unit, follow the previous steps in reverse order.

Please Note: You may notice the threaded holes in the lower part of the knob once it has been removed. These holes allow you to mount the knob in different orientations if needed.

3.3.4 Marker Rings

The marker ring for the knob can be used to mark scale values and can be exchanged easily. A locating pin ensures the ring does not rotate out of position once attached.

3.3.5 Mounting and Remvoing sliders

You can attach up to two sliders to the hand unit. Follow the steps to take off the knob:

 Carefully align the connector on the back of the slider with the socket on the hand unit or lower slider and press the slider into place.

 Secure the slider with the two hex screws using a 4mm

Allen wrench.

Please note: The sliders can be mounted for left or right hand operation.

3.3.6 Marker Strips

The marker strip can be used to mark scale values on the slider. It is kept in place by a magnet and can be exchanged easily.

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3.4 cvolution zoom and cvolution handle

The cvolution zoom is the zoom control unit of the cvolution lens control system. There are two ways to integrate the cvolution zoom into the

cvolution lens control system.

3.4.1 Attaching the zoom on the hand unit

You will find the CBUS connecter at the top of the cvolution hand unit.

 Attach the cvolution zoom to the CBUS connector on the cvolution hand unit.

 Securely fasten the screw located on top of the cvolution zoom using a 4mm Allen key.

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3.4.2 Attaching the zoom to the cvolution handle

 Gently slide the cvolution zoom on the cvolution handle.

 Using a 4mm Allen key, securely fasten the screw located on top of the cvolution zoom to the hand grip.

 Using a CBUS cable (Le 8p, Le 8p), connect the cvolution

zoom to the camin.

Note: Ensure the motor is correctly configured for zoom control in hand unit MOTOR menu.

3.4.3 Using cvolution zoom on the hand unit in Cable Mode

With the cvolution zoom attached to the cvolution hand unit, a CBUS cable can be used to connect the hand unit and the cvolution zoom to the

camin for cable operation.

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3.4.4 Attach cvolution zoom and handle to the Pan

Bar

Using the cfast-czoom the zoom can be attached to the pan bar for comfortable control by the operator. The cfast-czoom is composed of an arm, two locking discs and a cfastener. It can be attached to any rod or bar 15-28 mm in diameter. The angle of the cvolution zoom to the panbar can also be adjusted with the cfast-czoom, providing optimal comfort to the user.

Please Note: The arm of the cfast-czoom has two locking discs.

One locking disc is attached to the cfastener and the other is attached to the cvolution zoom. The locking disc that holds the cfastener can be attached to both ends of the arm to mount the zoom to both sides of the pan bar.

 Attach the cvolution zoom to the cfast-czoom using the locking discs. Fasten securely.

 Attach the cfastener to the pan bar (or any other rod 15-

28 mm). Fasten securely.

Please Note: You can adjust the angle of the cvolution zoom to the pan-bar to ensure maximum comfort.

 Loosen the tightening lever slightly.

 Rotate the cvolution zoom to your desired angle.

 Once you have established your desired position, tighten the lever again.

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4. Basic System Operation

This chapter deals with the basic functions of the system. Please complete the following steps to start working with the system.

4.1 hand unit Status Display

The display of the cvolution hand unit shows real time lens, camera and system status information.

On the top, the supply voltage of the camin and the camera speed (in

Frames Per Second) are displayed.

Below, you see the status and positions of the slider and knob. The capital letters behind the respective controller icon is the axis the controller is configured for (I=Iris, F=Focus, Z=Zoom, IA=Interaxial,

C=Convergence, T=Tilt, M=Mirror, R=Rotation, H.I.T. = Horizontal Image

Translation).

At the bottom, the configuration of the red and green button is shown, as well as the RF reception and the hand unit battery status.

When a cfinder or other range finder is connected to the camin the measurement value will be shown as well.

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4.2 hand unit Menu

The cvolution hand unit and the camin can be easily configured using the built in menu.

 To navigate the menu, use the MENU WHEEL.

 The MENU WHEEL, LENS or KNOB buttons are context sensitive and serve different functions, depending on the menu.

 Generally, pressing the MENU WHEEL selects or confirms, pressing the LENS button goes back one step in the menu and KNOB leaves the menu.

 To enter the menu, press the MENU WHEEL twice.

 For details on menu functions, please refer to the Menu

Guide at the end of this document.

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4.3 RF Channel Selection

Make sure that all cvolution units that you wish to operate in wireless mode are set to the same channel.

Note: There are two versions of the cvolution wireless system. The first, identified by a black antenna socket on the camin is the black system. The white antenna socket indicates the white system. Not all options given in this section might apply to your system. For more details refer to section 1.1.4 on page 13.

4.3.1 camin

 The channel selector (rotary switch) is located on the

Motor side of the camin.

 Using your finger nail or a coin, rotate the channel selector to your desired channel.

 Note: The channel selector will light up for a moment when camin is powered on and when the channel is being changed.

4.3.2 hand unit

The channel selection is done in the menu.

 Press the Menu Wheel twice to enter the Menu.

 Select MAIN, “Rf Channel” and select the appropriate channel, according to your camin settings.

Note: The cvolution can also be used in cable mode. It can be connected to the camin 2M/4M/8M by means of a CBUS cable (Le

8p, Le 8p). In cable mode, the RF module will always be off.

Note: Be aware that there are different models of CBUS cables and connectors. Plugs with orange sleeves match the 8 pin Lemo connector of the cvolution camin and more recent cdisplay units.

Plugs with blue sleeves match the CBUS sockets (Fi 7p) found on legacy camin, coperate, cfinder and other cmotionLCS units.

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4.4 System Power Up

4.4.1 camin

The camin comes with a three way ON switch. The ON switch is located on the Motor side of the camin.

Switch setting ON I: In this setting, the connected motor is powered by supply voltage.

Switch setting ON II: In this setting, the camin 2M/4M/8M operates in boost mode. Voltage supply for any connected motor is provided by a boost module. The motor runs with higher speed. As long as the zoom control joystick is operated steadily, the motor will continue to move at a constant speed – independent of actual supply voltage.

Note: Depending on the supply voltage, the camin 2M/4M/8M in boost mode (ON = II) has a higher current requirement. Not all cameras are capable of providing the required current. For these cameras, a separate power supply for the camin 2M/4M/8M is necessary (e.g. a battery).

Typical power requirements with one motor are as follows:

ON=I Supply voltage

24V 0.5A

12V 0.5A

0.6A

1.1A

ON = II

Before switching the camin on please check the following:

Warning! Make sure all motors are securely fastened to their support, e.g. support rods.

Warning! Make sure that the rods are securely fastened.

Warning! Make sure motor gear rings are secured to the lens gears as tight as possible.

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4.4.2 hand unit

The cvolution hand unit‚ “ON” button is a blue button, located at the bottom of the hand unit.

 Hold down the “ON” button for half a second.

Note: In RF mode, if the camin is set to a different channel than the

hand unit or there is no camin present, the hand unit will shut itself down after 6 seconds. To prevent this, simply enter the menu by pressing the MENU WHEEL twice.

It is good practice to take a look at the camin LEDs for status information.

Refer to Section 1.1.6 on page 15 for more information on LED status.

4.4.3 Controller Priority

The cvolution system enables setting a controller priority. It might be advisable, for example, to always gibe focus priority to a knob solo mounted to the camera and connected by cable to set a quick focus for the operator even when the 1 st

AC is getting equipment from the truck or otherwise occupied.

To set controller priority proceed as follows:

 Press the Menu Wheel twice to enter the Menu.

 Select MAIN, “Priority” and select “Startup”, “RF” or

“Cable”. “Startup” gives priority to the first controller present in the system when starting up. “Cable” gives priority to a controller connected via cable and “RF” give priority to wireless controllers.

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4.5 Motor Calibration

Motors must be calibrated each time a motor is attached or if the lens motor has been moved/adjusted manually.

You can either calibrate all attached motors simultaneously or individually or perform special calibration options from the CAL menu. The CAL button is located at the bottom of the cvolution hand unit.

Note: You cannot calibrate lens motors while the camera is running.

4.5.1 Single Motor Calibration

 Push and hold the CAL button and press the respective controller LENS Button that is assigned to the motor you wish to calibrate.

4.5.2 Multiple Motor Calibration

 Hold down the yellow CAL button for three seconds and release.

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4.5.3 Calibration Menu

The calibration menu offers advanced calibration options.

 Press and release the CAL button to enter the CAL menu.

 Use the MENU WHEEL to select your option and press to execute.

 All, Lens and Rig calibrates all axes or all lens/rig axes respectively.

Quick Check is used to check scale calibration after a break in shooting.

The camin check a limit on all axis for a valid scale value. If no valid value is returned, a calibration of that axis is started.

Manual calibration enables calibration of devices with no mechanical scale stops, such as photo lenses. To manually calibrate these devices follow these steps:

 Use the MENU WHEEL to select Manual and press Enter to select.

 Select the motor controlling the axis you want to calibrate.

 Use the MENU WHEEL to move the motor to the minimum value. The WHEEL acts like a jog shuttle on a

VCR. Turn clockwise to go forward and increase speed, turn counter-clockwise to go backward or decrease speed. Press “Set” when finished.

 Repeat the process for the maximum value.

 Check if calibration is correct by moving the axis controller all the way to both limits.

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4.6 Motor Settings

4.6.1 Motor Direction

You can change the direction for every motor in the menu DIRECTION.

Press the MENU WHEEL twice to enter the menu. Using the MENU

WHEEL, scroll to “DIRECTION”, select motor and change motor direction as needed.

Note: Only motors that are connected can be configured.

4.6.2 Motor Torque

To adjust the motor torque for each motor, go to menu TORQUE and select the desired motor. Set the torque as needed.

Note: To prevent the lens from being damaged, adjust the torque to the lens barrels friction (high friction = more torque and vice versa).

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4.7 Motor Control

Depending your settings, any motor can be controlled by the knob or slider. However, the Knob is most commonly used to control focus. To change this, go to menu KNOB (SLIDER respectively), choose “Scale” and set the scale to your desired function (Focus, Iris, Zoom, Interaxial,

Convergence, Mirror, Rotation,Tilt and H.I.T.).

Note: When you set the knob or a slider to control H.I.T. This scale will NOT control a motor. For more information refer to section 5 on page 67.

To move the focus (or iris) motor: rotate/slide the knob/slider in the direction you wish to move the motor. The faster you rotate/slide, the faster the motor will move.

Note: The maximum speed of the motors depends on the motor itself and the power supply of the camin 2M/4M/8M. The higher the voltage, the higher the speed. If you're running on 12V try using the boost mode for more motor speed.

Note: If you want to change the direction of the KNOB or SLIDER, go to the menu KNOB (SLIDER), choose “Direction” and change the direction as needed.

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4.8 Working with cforce motors

With the cforce motors integration into the system is taken one step further. The motors are identified by the string “cforce” and their serial number within the cvolutionLCS. They can be connected via CBUS cables and up to three cforce can be used in a daisy chain fashion.

In all other aspects such as ramp, torque or other settings the behave the same way other cvolution compatible motors work.

Note: The position of the power switch (booster) on the cvolution camin has no effect on cforce motors.

4.9 Camera Run

The Camera Run Button is located on the front or back side of the cvolution hand unit, depending on your hand unit's configuration.

The functions of the buttons can be configured in the menu BUTTONS.

The factory default for both (red & green) buttons is RUN.

To start/stop the camera, push the red or green Button.

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RUN LED OFF

GREEN

RED

No RUN signal received from camera or

Camera in standby mode

Camera running

Camera error or camera is changing speed

Note: You cannot start the camera when motors are calibrating.

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4.9.1 Camera run toggle function

The RUN LED will read out the camera run information. Once the button has been pressed the system will receive a message from the camera regarding its actual RUN status.

Some cameras do not relay this information. In this case, you can use the

“Run Simul” mode in order to have a readout of the current RUN status.

This will just be a simulation of an actual camera signal. It will simply shows when you that you have pressed the RUN button.

Note: When using Run Simul make sure that the camera is actually running.

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4.10 Setting Limits

4.10.1 Setting Mechanical Knob Limits

Note: Knob Limits are only available on the advanced knob.

Knob limits allow you to use a portion of the knob rotation to control the entire lens scale

 Loosen the mechanical stops, move one and lock it in your desired position.

 Move the other mechanical stop so that the space within the two stops represents the portion of the Knob rotation that you wish to define. Lock the stop.

 Move the Knob to one of your mechanical stops.

 Push and hold the KNOB button, rotate the knob to the other mechanical stop, then release the button. The limits are now set.

Note: Knob limits will be shown in the display as the letter 'K'. All limits will remain programmed until they have been erased intentionally by the user.

 Push the Knob button again to erase the limits.

 The limit will be erased and the led will turn off. Unlock the mechanical stops and move them to both sides of the knob index.

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4.10.2 Setting Lens Limits

Motor Limits can be set for both the knob and the slider. Motor limits allow you to use the entire rotation of the knob to control only a part of the scale, e.g for macro work.

 Using the knob, move motor to one of the two desired limits.

 Push and hold the knob LENS Button, move the motor to the other desired value.

 Release the LENS Button. The limits are programmed.

Note: The LENS LED will blink green while limits are being set.

The limits are shown in the hand unit display.

Note: As long as there is a limit currently set, the LENS LED will remain green.

4.10.3 Setting Lens Limits in Combination with Knob

Limits

Note: Knob Limits are only available on the advanced knob.

Knob limits can be used in combination with motor limits. This allows you to control a part of the scale with a part of the knob rotation. This combination can be useful in situations requiring quick and precise focus racks, e.g. macro or close up work.

Note: Limits will remain programmed until they have been erased intentionally by user.

 Set a motor limit as described above.

 Set a knob limit as described above.

Note: As long as a limit is set the letter K will be visible on the display.

 To Erase Limits, press both the LENS Button and the

KNOB Button.

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4.10.4 Setting slider Limits

Motor limits allow you to use the entire length of the slider to control only a portion of the engraved scale.

Note: Limits will remain programmed until they have been erased intentionally by user.

 Using the slider, move the motor to one of the two desired limit values

 Push and hold the slider LENS Button, move the motor to the other desired value

 Release the LENS Button

Note: The slider LENS LED on the cvolution main unit will blink green

Note: As long as there is a limit currently set the LENS LED will illuminate green. The limits will be shown in the hand unit display.

 To erase the limits Push the slider LENS Button

4.11 Locking Controllers

4.11.1 Locking the knob

Note: The locking mechanism is available on the advanced knob only.

You can use the knob lock to lock a position for both the knob and its respective motor.

 Tighten the knob lock thumbscrew to lock the knob.

4.11.2 Locking the slider

You can use the slider lock to lock a position for both the slider and its respective motor.

 Tighten the slider lock thumbscrew.

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4.12 Adjust advanced knob Torque

 To adjust the torque of the knob, push the button in the middle of the knob and slightly turn the knob until you feel it engage.

 Hold the button down and turn knob clockwise to increase friction, counterclockwise to decrease friction.

 When you are satisfied with the torque of the knob, release the button.

Note: When you reach the end of the knob rotation while adjusting torque, release the button, turn the knob to the opposite end and continue adjusting as described above.

4.13 Assigning Controllers

You can assign any motor to any scale and any controller in the menu.

First go to menu KNOB or SLIDER and select the scale you want to control (e.g. Knob to Focus).

Then go to menu MOTOR, select desired motor and assign the desired function (e.g. M1 to Focus). You can assign as many motors as you want to one control. Motors, which are grayed-out are currently not connected to the camin and cannot be configured.

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4.14 advanced knob Illumination

Go to the menu, scroll to “KNOB”, “Illumina”, to turn illumination on, off and set brightness in three steps.

4.15 zoom Functions

The cvolution zoom can be configured using the buttons on the zoom module and the zoom menu.

4.15.1 zoom Menu

Cal Mot

Calibrate the motor assigned to the zoom's controlled scale.

Direction

Set the direction of the scale motor to “left or “right”

Bright

Set the zoom display brightness to “MIN”, “MID” or “MAX”.

View

Select the data to be displayed on the zoom display. “Scale” shows a graphical representation of the current scale and current controller position only. Distance displays the current distance value from the cfinder or other range finder if present in the system. “ABS” displays the current absolute controller position in metric or Imperial. “ABS ALL” displays the all data on the display.

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Scale

Select the scale to be controlled by the zoom. Focus”, “Iris” and “Zoom” are available.

4.15.2 Zooming

The zoom controller (joystick) is sensitive to pressure. To move the zoom motor, apply pressure to the zoom controller in the direction you want to move the motor. The more pressure you apply, the faster the motor will move. The zoom motor position will be shown in a bar graph in the

zoom menu.

4.15.3 Zoom Speed

To adjust zoom speed, you only need to press the up or down button on the right of the zoom module. The zoom speed value is shown in the display of the zoom controller as a percentage value and a bar graph.

4.15.4 zoom Buttons

On the back of the module you will notice two buttons. LENS and ZAP.

The lens button serves the same purpose as the LENS buttons on the slider and the hand unit.

The ZAP button allows you to override the zoom speed and moves as fast as possible while applying pressure to the zoom controller.

4.15.5 Setting Zoom Limits

Setting zoom limits works in the same way as setting the limits for other axes.

 Move the zoom motor to your desired starting position.

 Now hold the LENS button while zooming to your desired end position.

 Release the LENS button. On the cvolution zoom display, the limits will be shown in the bar graph.

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4.15.6 Changing Zoom Motor Direction

Currently, to change to motor direction of the zoom motor, you will need a hand unit.

 Go to the menu “DIRECTION”, select appropriate motor and set direction as needed.

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4.16 Using the knob solo

4.16.1 Assigning Scales

On the knob solo scales are assigned via the F/IZ switch on the back of the knob.

Note: Currently, the knob solo cannot control a Zoom axis when directly connected to the ARRI Alexa.

4.16.2 Setting Direction

To set direction use the L/R switch on the back of the knob.

4.16.3 LENS Button

The LENS button on the knob solo works exactly like the lens button on the hand unit and slider. Refer to section 4.10.2 on page 58 for more information.

4.16.4 Calibration

To calibrate the selected scale on the knob solo:

 Press and hold the LENS button for 3-5 and release.

4.16.5 knob solo Illumination

Like the advanced knob, the knob solo features a LED scale illumination.

To switch illumination on or off and to adjust brightness:

 Press and hold the LENS button.

 Toggle the direction switch.

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4.17 Firmware Version

If you want to find out which firmware version your cvolution system components are running, select “ABOUT” from the hand unit main menu.

If you contact tech support, the firmware versions of your cvolution system components is crucial information.

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4.18 Working with Pre-marked Marker Rings

To save time marking up your focus marker rings, cmotion have introduced 3 new pre-engraved marker rings for your cvolution system.

They can be used with a wide range of wide and telephoto lenses with engraved scale from infinity to 3 close focus values. Before a preengraved marker ring can be used, each lens will need to be calibrated using either a cdisplay II or cworld and loaded on the camin. For further information, please refer to the cdisplay User Guide and the cworld online help respectively.

To use a premarked ring proceed as follows:

 Select the proper ring for your lens of choice.

 Calibrate the lens and load it into the camin.

 Press the Menu Wheel twice to enter the Menu.

 Select KNOB, “Premarked” and select the appropriate marker ring from the list.

NOTE: If you received your cvolution system before 20th December

2013, your cvolution knob will need to be calibrated at cmotion before it can be used accurately with pre-marked rings. For more info contact cmotion support.

NOTE: When using premarked rings the controller behaves in a linear fashion, i.e. to move from 1 m to 2 m requires the same amount of knob movement as changing from 2 m to 3 m.

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5. 3D System Operation

5.1 Working With a Lens Pair

The cvolution lens control system is capable of controlling 3D rigs with up to 8 motors. A typical 3D requirement is the synchronization of two lens motors, e.g. for focus, iris, or zoom.

5.1.1 Assigning Controllers for a Lens Pair

 In the menu, scroll to menu “KNOB”, “Scale” and select, which function you want to assign to the knob, e.g.

convergence.

 Confirm by pressing MENU WHEEL („select“).

 To assign a function to the slider (or slider 2, if available) proceed likewise.

5.1.2 Assigning Motors for a Lens Pair

In order to synchronize two (or more) motors for stereoscopic operation or any other special situation, you need to assign the motors to their specific functions. You assign motors in the menu:

 Go to menu, “MOTOR”.

 Select the first motor you want to assign a function to and select the desired function (Focus, Iris, Zoom, Interaxial,

Convergence).

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 Now select the second motor you want to assign the same function to and select the same function (e.g.

focus).

You have now successfully paired two motors. Depending on your configuration, the pair of motors is now controlled by the knob, slider or

zoom controller. If you want to assign more than two motors to a function

(e.g. panoramic), repeat step 2 for the desired number of axis.

5.1.3 Synchronizing Scales

There are two functions available to correct differences between individual lenses used in 3D lens pairs. One is Quick Sync the other is

Scale Synchronization. Quick offset is quite straightforward:

Quick Sync

Make sure one of the RUN/MARK buttons is configured for QSYN. Per default, both buttons are configured for RUN, so you might need to change this in menu BUTTONS.

Note: Two motors must be assigned to the same function before you begin. E.g. both Motor 1 and Motor 2 are set to Focus.

 Once you have assigned a button to QSYN, move the lens pair to the position where you want to create the offset.

 Now press and hold the QSYN button.

 Move the controller that controls your lens pair to the desired offset position for the master motor. You will notice that only the master motor is moving.

 Release the QSYN button.

 You have now set an offset.

Note: The master motor is always the one with the smaller motor number.

Quick Sync will remain active until the camin is power cycled.

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Scale Sync

The SYNC sub-menu allows you to create up to 32 offset values for each axis on a pair of lenses or other scales. Individual lenses, especially zoom lenses, vary in their scale precision and scale limits. SYNC enables the perfect synchronization of two lenses for stereoscopic shooting.

Note: 2 motors must assigned to the same function before you begin, e.g. both Motor 1 and Motor 2 are set to Focus.

This example shows how to sync Focus on a pair of lenses.

 Select SYNC from the MAIN menu and press MENU

WHEEL(“select”).

 Select FOCUS SCALE and press MENU WHEEL again.

 The SYNC FOCUS screen will open and the Master focus motor position will be displayed here.

 Turn the knob so that the master focus scale is set to its closest focal distance.

 Turn the MENU WHEEL to independently adjust the Slave focus motor to the same value

 Press LENS (“save”) to store the sync point.

 The number of saved offset points will be displayed.

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 Repeat steps 1-3 until you have created an offset for each value

 Press the MENU WHEEL to check offsets.

 Turn the MENU WHEEL to scroll through the saved marker points.

 Both motors will turn to their new synchronized positions.

 You can delete an individual offset by pressing LENS

('CLEAR').

 Press KNOB ('BACK') to return to the pervious screen.

 From the initial page, you can select another scale to synchronize.

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 You can delete all of the offset points by selecting CLEAR

ALL.

 Confirm by pressing “yes”.

Note: If you reset the camin to factory defaults, you will also be asked whether you want to clear all sync points.

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5.2 Save/Load User Settings

Using the camin USB port you can save up to 7 sets of user settings.

This enables to you to have your personal settings on every cvolution system you use.

To save settings:

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “User Settings“ and press select.

 Select “save“ and press “next“

 Select one of the slots, e.g. “User1“ and press “Select“

 Wait for “Data successfully written to USB” and press

“exit”.

To load settings:

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “User Settings“ and press select.

 Select “load“ and press “next“

 Select one of the slots, e.g. “User1“ and press “Select“

 Wait for “Data successfully loaded from USB” and press

“exit”.

NOTE: You cannot load empty settings.

NOTE: Currently, only camin settings are saved. This includes:

Motor Assignment, Direction, Torque, Ramp and Scale Sync/Scale

Link.

So, if you want to, for example, save Scale Sync for a pair of lenses proceed as follows:

 Sync your first lens pair as described above.

 Save your settings to a user settings slot.

 Clear Scale Sync.

 Sync your second lens pair.

 Save the settings to another slot.

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5.3 cvolution System Setup for Mirror Rigs

The following instructions show you how to set up your cvolution system for use with your choice of mirror rig. After successful setup, your hand unit display will directly read out correct Interaxial and

Convergence/Screen Plane distance values.

NOTE: Starting from software version 3.9.15 on the hand unit and

3.9.19 on the camin it is possible to control the following 3D rig axes: Interaxial, Convergence, Mirror, Tilt and Rotation. The availability of these axes depends on the manufacturer and type of your 3D rig.

5.3.1 camin Setup

 Connect the motors driving the rig to your camin.

 Make sure no cables are under strain.

 Connect the motor for Interaxial and Convergence to the desired motor ports. M7 for Conv and M8 for Interaxial are standard on a camin 8M/8M+TC.

NOTE: On advanced 3D rigs you can control more 3D axes, such as

Mirror or Tilt. These do not have dedicated motor ports on the

camin. Connect these to any available motor ports and assign accordingly via the hand unit Motor menu.

5.3.2 stereographer hand unit Setup

To assign Convergence to the hand units knob and Interaxial to the slider follow these steps:

 Enter the MAIN MENU by pressing „Select“ twice.

 Scroll down to „KNOB“ and press „Select“. Set the knob to Convergence and the direction as needed.

 Scroll to “SLIDER” and press „Select“. Set the Slider

Scale to Interaxial and the direction to right.

 Return to the MAIN MENU and enter “DIRECTION” and make sure M7 and M8 direction is set to right, or depending on the motor mount, left.

 Return to the MAIN MENU. Press „Exit“. Calibrate

Interaxial and Convergence by pressing and holding

„CAL“ for 3 seconds.

NOTE: To move from minimum to maximum by a clockwise knob rotation set Knob direction to left. To move in a counter-clockwise rotation set the direction to right.

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5.3.3 Setting the Zero Point

To configure your rig properly, ensure that both cameras line up perfectly on your rig.

 Line up both cameras on your rig. Make sure they both show precisely the same 2D picture.

 Enter the MAIN MENU by pressing “Select” twice.

 Scroll to and enter “3D MODE” by pressing “Select”.

 Select “Zero Point” and press “Select”.

 Confirm by pressing “Yes”.

5.3.4 Blocking Negative Values

When you have properly defined the zero point, you might want to keep the rig from reaching negative Convergence and Interaxial values.

 Enter the MAIN MENU by pressing “Select” twice.

 Scroll to and enter “3D MODE” by pressing “Select”.

 Select “BlockNeg” and press “Select”.

 Select “on” or “off”

 Confirm by pressing “sel”.

The main display will now show the negative scale areas grayed out and you will not be able to move the motors into negative values.

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5.3.5 Setting Convergence/Interaxial Scaling

NOTE: Depending on the rig you work with, some of the following instructions might not apply. Contact us or your 3D manufacturer for more information on the best calibration method for your rig.

Setting Convergence/Interaxial Scaling by

Calibration Range

NOTE: Make sure your Convergence/Interaxial axes are properly calibrated.

 Scroll to „3D MODE“ and press „Select“.

 Scroll to „Conv Scaling“ or „Interax Scaling“ respectively and enter.

 Select „Cal Ran“ and press „Next“. Enter the Interaxial

Distance Range in mm or the Convergence Angulation

Range in degrees. Press „save“.

Setting Convergence/Interaxial Scaling by Factor

NOTE: Make sure your Convergence/Interaxial axes are properly calibrated.

 Scroll to „3D MODE“ and press „Select“.

 Scroll to „Conv Scaling“ or „Interax Scaling“ respectively and enter. Select „Factor“ and press „Next“.

 Enter the scale factor for your 3D rig (to obtain this factor please contact your rig manufacturer). Press „save“.

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 Setting Convergence Scaling by Target

 Enter the MAIN MENU. Scroll to „3D MODE“ and press

„Select“.

 Scroll to „Conv Scaling“ and press „Select“. Select

„Target“ and press „Next“.

 Looking through the stationary camera place a object dead center in your viewfinder. Now set Interaxial to its maximum.

 Looking through the second camera adjust Convergence until the object is also centered in this cameras viewfinder.

 Now measure the distance to the object and enter the value. Press “Save“.

NOTE: For best results use a distance of at least 5m/15ft.

5.3.6 Setting Plane Limits via Plane Scaling

You can directly set the limits for Near, Far and Screen Planes via the

Plane Scaling Menu.

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “3D MODE” and press

“select”.

 Scroll to “Scaling“ and press “select”.

 Select the desired plane and press “select”.

 Set the desired maximum using the Menu Wheel. When done press the wheel to switch to setting the minimum.

 Set the desired minimum and press “done” to save and exit.

5.4 Automatic Convergence

In some stereoscopic shooting situations you might want to set the screen plane distance directly instead of the Convergence Angle. To do so, follow these steps:

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “3D MODE” and press

“select”.

 Scroll to “Mode” and select “AutoC”.

 Now set the screen plane distance directly instead of the

Convergence Angle using your Convergence axis controller.

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5.5 Linking Scales

Depending on job demands it might sometimes be advisable to link 3D rig axes to Focus and concentrate solely on pulling Focus. In another scenario when using Zoom lenses, Mirror, Rotation and Tilt axes can be synchronized to match two lenses exactly and correct their nodal point off-set and other differences. To link one or more slave axes to your choice of master axis complete the steps below.

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “Sync”. Enter and select

“SCALES”.

 Now select the scale (master) you want to synchronize other scales (slaves) to.

 Press “next”. Select the slaves by scrolling and pressing

“select”. The selected scales will turn green. Press “next”.

 Set the first sync point on your master and slaves axes.

Press “save”.

 Set the next sync point on your axes and press “save” again.

 Repeat for up to 32 sync points.

 Check your saved sync points by pressing “select” and cycle through your saved sync points using the wheel.

 To unlink linked scales and clear sync points enter “Sync” and select “Clear All”, press “Select” and confirm by pressing yes.

5.6 Controlling H.I.T

You can assign the knob or a slider to control H.I.T. (Horizontal

Image Translation) directly. Unlike all other controllable axis on a cvolution system this will not control a motor directly, but will a output a pixel value via the CBUS cable and record this value along with all other meta data to a USB device.

To assign H.I.T control:

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “KNOB” or “SLIDER”.

 Press the Menu Wheel to enter.

 Select “H.I.T.” from the Scale Menu and press “sel” to confirm.

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5.7 Troubleshooting

If you experience an difficulties, please follow these step:

 AutoConv: If you can set the screen plane, but the angle does not change accordingly, make sure you have properly set the zero point.

 Interaxial/Convergence: If the display shows an inverted value, try changing the Motor Direction for that axis.

If the problem persists, reset you system to Factory Preset and re-setup as per instructions. To reset the system:

 Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “MAIN”.

 Enter and select “Factory Settings”. Press “select” and confirm by pressing “select” again

Contact cmotion if any of these instructions fail to solve your problem.

Have your system components‘ serial numbers and software versions at hand when contacting us.

5.8 Screen Plane

The cvolution lens control system is also capable of controlling Screen

Plane, P+S technik and other custom 3D rigs with the cdisplay II and the

cscreenplane software.

Please refer to the Screen Plane User Guide for documentation on

Screen Plane 3D functions.

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6. Time Code and Meta Data

6.1 Setup

6.1.1 Connecting the Time Code Generator

The camin 8M+TC features a standard SMPTE LTC LEf5p time code connector. Any device capable of putting out a SMPTE LTC signal can be used as a time code generator for the camin. These include, but are not limited to, film and digital cameras, time code slates and similar devices.

To setup TC sync operation follow these steps:

 Connect the time code generator's TC cable to the camin

8M+TC's TC connector.

NOTE: Time code will be kept in sync for at least 6 hours when the

camin remains powered on. When power is lost, the camin will keep

TC sync for at least 90 minutes.

NOTE: The camin 8M+TC currently supports frame rates of 24, 25,

30 fps and 23,976 or 29,97 fps respectively.

6.1.2 Preparing the USB Memory Stick

 Insert the USB stick into the camin's USB port.

 The USB LED will start flashing. Wait for the USB device to be initialized and the LED to turn off.

NOTE: USB sticks up to 16GB capacity can be used. When using larger devices problems may occur. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed.

NOTE: USB sticks with large directory/file trees will have longer initialization times. For best results use empty USB sticks reserved for meta data recording.

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6.1.3 hand unit Setup

 Press the Menu Wheel twice to enter the Menu.

 Select MAIN, “Metadata” and enter.

 Select the meta data recording mode. „Off“ disables recording, „On“ records all the time while the camin is online, „camrun“ records only when the camera is running. „button“ enables to start/stop meta data recording via the hand units red/green buttons. For information on assigning buttons refer to page Error:

Reference source not found.

 When a time code signal is present “TC” will be visible on the hand unit display.

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6.2 Time Code Operation

Time code operation properly set up is not something that requires much thought while shooting. Please bear the following in mind:

 According to your settings in the METADATA menu on the hand unit your system will be recording as long as a time code signal is present, whenever the camera is running or when you start the recording by pressing an assigned button. In any case, wait a couple of seconds for the recording to be started. Normally, the time for the camera to run up to speed should be sufficient.

 When the recording has started a red symbol will start flashing in the top of the hand unit display.

The camin will save a file for every clip to the USB device. The naming convention for these files is as follows:

DxxTxxxx.dat

The two digits following the letter D indicate the recording's day of the month. The four digits after the letter T indicate the time in hours and minutes. So a clip recorded on the 14 th

at 13:42 would be named

D14T1342.dat.

NOTE: When two clips are started during the same minute, the system will continue writing to the first file. Keep that in mind when shooting very short takes.

Use the supplied file conversion tool for conversion to .cvs files. These files can be read with most standard spreadsheet editors.

NOTE: Alternatively, the camin 8M+TC's meta data stream is output serially via CBUS. This data can be used for motion control and external recording. For more information on the data stream refer to the technical documentation.

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7. Reference Section

7.1 Using the cvolution hand unit Menu

 The cvolution hand unit and the camin can be easily configured using the built in menu.

 To navigate in the menu, use the MENU WHEEL

(“select”).

 The MENU WHEEL, LENS or KNOB buttons are context sensitive and serve different functions, depending on the menu.

 Generally, pressing the MENU WHEEL selects or confirms, pressing the LENS button goes back one step in the menu and KNOB leaves the menu.

 To enter the menu, press the MENU WHEEL twice.

Note: In this menu guide, the factory default settings will be underlined .

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MAIN

Menu

KNOB

SLIDER

Menu Entry

RF Channel

RF Power (Black RF only!)

Brightness

Factory Settings

Metadata

Unit

Priority

Run Simul

Scale

Direction

Illumina

Premarked

Scale

Direction

Scale2

(With two sliders on hand unit

ONLY)

Direction2

(With two sliders on hand unit

ONLY)

Options

Off, 0-7 (White RF), 1-9 (Black RF)

Select RF channel according to camin settings

Max, ½, ¼, 1/8

Select RF power. If you experience RF reception problems in close range, try reducing RF power.

1,2,3,4,5,6

Sets LCD brightness. While navigating through the menu, brightness is set to default.

Resets the camin to factory settings. Confirm by pressing

„Select“. Must be connected to camin when performing factory reset.

Off, On, CamR, Button

Controls metadata recording to USB device. On is recording all the time, CamR is synchronised with camera run trigger; button enables user control via the

GREEN/RED handunit buttons.

Imperial, Metric

Selects measurement unit to be used and displayed on hand unit.

Cable, RF, Startup

Sets controller priority. Startup is the default, first controller to be switched on in the system gains priority.

ON , OFF

Run Simulation:

When ON, provides optical feedback via the RUN-LED and LCD for cameras that do not send a camera run signal.

Please verify if camera is actually running.

Focus, Iris, Zoom, Conv, Interax, Mirror, Tilt, Rotation, Off

Assign the knob to the desired scale.

left, right

Sets the knob direction. This setting is independent from the motor direction setting, allowing to have motors move in opposite directions while turning the knob. See

DIRECTION menu for details.

OFF, ON, 4 brightness levels

Controls knob illumination. (Only knob advanced)

OFF, ON, MET 1,2,3 IMP 1,2,3

Select premarked focus ring

Focus, Iris, Zoom, Conv, Interax, Mirror, Tilt, Rotation, Off

Select for which function the slider is used.

left, right

Sets the slider direction. This setting is independent from the motor direction setting, allowing to have motors move in opposite directions while using the slider. See

DIRECTION menu for details.

Focus, Iris, Zoom, Conv, Interax, Mirror, Tilt, Rotation, Off

Select for which function the slider is used.

left, right

Sets the slider direction. This setting is independent from the motor direction setting, allowing to have motors move in opposite directions while using the slider. See

DIRECTION menu for details.

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Menu

BUTTONS

MOTOR

3D MODE

TORQUE

RAMP

DIRECTION

SYNC

ABOUT

Green

Red

Menu Entry

M1 – M8, cforcexxx

Note: motors that are not connected cannot be configured.

M1 – M8, cforcexxx

Note: motors that are not connected cannot be configured.

M1 – M8, cforcexxx

Note: motors that are not connected cannot be configured.

M1 – M8, cforcexxx

Note: motors that are not connected cannot be configured.

FOCUS, IRIS, ZOOM Scales,

CLEAR ALL

Options

Run, Mark, QSYN, RECM, XXX

Set the green button function

Run starts/stops the camera.

Mark is used for focus marks when used with cdisplay, auto focus with a cfinder. When used with a RED One connected via RRR-1 cable it plays back the last take.

QSYN is used for quick sync. Refer to page 68 for details.

RECM is used for meta data recording (camin 8M+TC only). Refer to page 80 for more information.

XXX turn button off.

Run, Mark, QSYN, RECM, XXX

Set the green button function

Run starts/stops the camera.

Mark is used for focus marks when used with cdisplay, auto focus with a cfinder. When used with a RED One connected via RRR-1 cable it plays back the last take.

QSYN is used for quick sync. Refer to page 68 for details.

RECM is used for meta data recording (camin 8M+TC only). Refer to page 80 for more information.

XXX turn button off.

Focus, Iris, Zoom, Conv, Interax

Select motor function. Default is dependent on camin version. Each motor can be set to any function.

These functions are used with Screen Plane and other 3D rigs. Please refer to section 5 on page 67 and your respective 3D rig manual for information.

min, weak, strong, max

Select motor torque for each motor. Please note that using high motor torque on lenses with low drag can result in motor jitter.

min, short, long, max

Select motor ramp for each motor. Use short ramps for fast acceleration (e.g. on lenses) and long ramps for smooth acceleration (e.g. on 3D rigs) left, right

Sets the motor direction for each motor. This setting is independent from the knob or slider direction, allowing to move motors in opposite direction while using knob or slider (for example on 3D rigs).

This setting allows to save up to 32 sync points to match lenses for 3D operation.

Please refer to User Guide p. 59 for more information

Displays current software versions of all connected components.

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7.2 Connectors and Controls on the camin

7.2.1 Connectors and Controls, Motor Side

ON-Switch Turn camin on or off

In Position I the motor voltage equals the input voltage.

In position II the motor voltage is boosted internally to 26 V at the cost of a higher current draw. If using position II, make sure your camera or power supply is capable of providing sufficient power to the camin.

Typical current requirements per motor connected are:

Supply voltage ON=I ON = II

24V 0.5A

0.6A

12V 0.5A

1.1A

Channel Dial

Antenna port

Motor ports

Set the desired RF channel

0 turns off wireless operation

Connect the antenna to this port. Wireless operation will be highly improved by using an antenna.

Depending on your camin model there are up to 8 motor ports on this side of the

camin.

7.2.2 Connectors, CBUS Side

USB connector

RS-1

RS-2

CBUS ports

EXT-1, EXT-2

Motor ports

TC

The USB port is used for import/export of User Settings and recording of meta data

(camin 8M+TC only)

9-35 V power connector with standard Arri pinout.

On the camin 2M, this is the only RS connector.

9-35 V power connector with standard Arri pinout.

On the camin 4M & 8M, this is the preferred power connector.

Please note: When using more than 4 motors, it is highly recommended that you use both RS jacks to power the camin.

The CBUS port allows accessories like the cfinder to connect to the camin. It is also used for cable operation and software updates.

Please note: Second CBUS port available on camin 8M+TC only. CBUS 2 is also used for serial meta data output.

Camera /3 rd

party interface. If your camera is capable of communicating with the

camin, it will be connected to EXT-1 or EXT-2, depending on your camin model and the number of cameras you want to communicate to. You can also connect two cameras to EXT-1 via split cable.

Also, the camin can be powered using the EXT ports. Use EXT-2 preferably.

On the camin 8M, motor ports 7 and 8 are found on this side of the camin.

SMPTE LTC Time Code In. Use this port to input time code from any time code generator capable of putting out SMTPE TC (camera, TC slate etc).

Please note: TC port available on camin 8M+TC only.

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7.3 LED Status camin 2M/4M/8M

RF LED/ ON LED

(Operation Status)

Motor LED

RF LED ON LED

Off

Off

Flashing

Red

Off

Red

Green

Flashing

Red

Flashing Red

Off

Flashing

Red/Green

Flashing

Red/Green

Green

Green Green

Flashing

Red/Green

Flashing

Red

Flashing

Red

camin Status Solution

camin off

 check camin ON/OFF switch check power supply voltage (9 V minum) check for cable damage

Cable mode: camin ready, no client logged on turn clients on

Wireless mode camin

ready, no client logged on turn clients on

camin ready, client logged on in cable mode

OK

camin ready, client logged on in wireless mode

OK

During Start-Up: camin is booting up

Selected channel already in use by another camin

Channel is currently being changed

Hardware fault turn off camin and change radio channel

If that does not work, please contact cmotion.

Software incompatible between camin and clients update all components

Low battery camin will not work change Power Supply

Motor Error check motor cable (wrong, broken)

If no reason can be found, please contact cmotion

Green Motor ready

Green/ Flashing Red

System is calibrating motor cannot reach its position check if lens for high torque check ilens calibration

Off No motor connected check motor cable check if camin is turned on

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7.4 LEDs, Connectors and Buttons on the

cvolution hand unit

7.4.1 Buttons

ON button

CAL button

LENS button (KNOB)

KNOB button

RUN (GREEN button)

RUN (RED button)

MENU WHEEL (select)

Turn hand unit on or off

Calibrate motors. Press to enter CAL Menu, hold button for 3 sec to calibrate all motors.

Set lens limits

When pressed while holding CAL only the motor associated with knob is calibrated

When menu is active LENS is context sensitive and serves several purposes, shown in the menu.

Set knob limits.

User configurable:

RUN (start/stop the camera)

MARK (used in conjunction with cfinder or cdisplay)

QSYN (used for quick sync)

RECM (start/stop recording meta data, with camin 8M+TC only)

XXX (disable button)

User configurable:

RUN (start/stop the camera)

MARK (used in conjunction with cfinder or cdisplay)

QSYN (used for quick sync)

RECM (start/stop recording meta data, with camin 8M+TC only)

XXX (disable button)

Enter menu by pressing twice

Scroll in menu

In SYNC menu: move slave motor

7.4.2 Connectors

CBUS port

Antenna port

Battery port

The cvolution hand unit has a CBUS port on the top side. This allows mounting the zoom module as well as connection to the camin via cbus cable. It can also be used for software updates.

Depending on your hand unit model, there is an antenna port, allowing to attach an external antenna to the hand unit for improved wireless operation.

Insert the cmotion battery in the battery port to power the hand unit.

For cable operation, a battery is not necessary.

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7.5 LED Status cvolution hand unit

READY LED

RUN LED

SLIDER LED

KNOB LEDs

LED Status

OFF

GREEN

RED Blinking

RED

OFF

GREEN

RED

OFF

GREEN

RED

Blinking RED/GREEN

Blinking GREEN

OFF

MIDDLE LED GREEN

RED LED BAR

hand unit Status Solution

hand unit off hand unit on

Battery low at startup: hand unit not ready

No run signal from camera

Camera in standby

Camera running

Camera error

Camera changing speed

System idle

Turn on system

Change battery

Check cable

Check if RUN SIMUL is ON

OK

Lens limits have been set Remove lens limits by pressing „LENS“ button

Motor controlled by slider is missing

Connect motor to appropriate jack on camin

Change slider configuration to different motor

Calibrating

Calibration armed

Wait for calibration to finish

Release “CAL” button to calibrate

System idle

Manual focus matches cfocas range finder value

Indicates focus correction is necessary

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7.6 Connectors, Buttons and Display of the

cvolution zoom

7.6.1 Connectors

and a male one at the bottom, allowing to mount or cable connect the module to the hand unit or camin.

7.6.2 Buttons

ZOOM MENU BUTTON

ZOOM MENU BUTTON UP

ZOOM MENU BUTTON DOWN

LENS (ZOOM)

ZAP

Press to enter the menu or select an option in the menu.

Increases zoom speed

Decreases zoom speed

Set lens limits

When pressed while holding CAL only the motor associated with

zoom controller is calibrated

Zoom as fast as possible (zooms at max speed)

7.6.3 Zoom Display

Bar graph (middle)

Zoom speed readout & bar graph (right)

Shows zoom position

Shows zoom speed

Note: The zoom display is independent from the hand units display and menu.

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7.7 Zoom Menu

Menu Entry Options

Cal Mot Starts motor calibration of the motor assigned to the controller.

Direction Left, Right

Select motor direction.

Bright Max, Mid, Min

Set display brightness.

View

Scale

Scale, Distance, Abs/Sca, Abs All

Select the data to be displayed on the zoom display. “Scale” shows a graphical representation of the current scale and current controller position only. Distance displays the current distance value from the cfinder or other range finder if present in the system. “ABS” displays the current absolute controller position in metric or

Imperial. “ABS ALL” displays the all data on the display.

Focus, Iris, Zoom

Select the scale to be controlled by the zoom.

Focus”, “Iris” and “Zoom” are available.

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8. Troubleshooting

General problems

RF problems

Motor problems

Problem

Zoom does not work properly

Calibration does not work

Camera RUN does not work

Any strange behavior

Bad reception

No reception

Motor LED red

Motor does not move

Motor has problems moving the lens/rig

Motors can't be synchronized

Motor moves too slow

Zoom axis does not move

Solution

Repower cvolution hand unit. Make sure not to touch the zoom controller while calibrating.

Make sure camera is not running

Make sure camin is not calibrating

Reset „Factory Settings“

Check antenna.

Adjust RF Power

Check if RF is on (Rf channel != 0)

Make sure RF modules of camin and cvolution Main

Unit match.

Use RS-2 to power camin

Increase torque, decrease ramp speed.

Check if camin power switch is set to

ON 2.

Motors must be paired to be synchronized.

Increase supply voltage

Check if camin power switch is set to

ON 2.

Check zoom unit speed setting.

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9. Version History

 V 1.0, initial release: April, 27 th

2011.

 V 1.01, updated release for camin software 3.9.21, May

16 th

2011.

 V 1.03 updated for software release package 2011_03,

November 29 th

, 2011.

 V 1.04 updated for software release package 2012_01,

March 29 th

, 2012.

 V.105 updated for software release package 2012_02,

June 11 th

, 2012. Added instructions for knob solo.

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