Summary of Contents for EASYLOOK ES10-01
- Page 1 Video Assist Operation Manual ES10-01 ES10-02 ES10-03 Manual Version 1.4.0 english © 2009 Easylook System / Second Floor Left GmbH)
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Page 2: Operation Manual
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the Easylook Video Assist. You will find this unit easy to operate and highly reliable.However, it is essential that you read and understand this manual thoroughly before work ing with the Easylook Video Assist. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Insert / Change Battery Pack ................................. 14 External Pow er Supply ................................. 14 5 Connections on the Back of the Unit ........................... 15 Antenna / Wireless Operation (ES10-01 & ES-10-02 only) ................................. 15 Video Line In ................................. 15 Video Line Out ................................. 15 Audio In ................................. - Page 4 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Recording Tim e Left Display ................................. 21 Wireless Channel Indicator ................................. 21 Wireless Signal Strength Indicator ................................. 21 Battery Status Indicator ................................. 22 8 Keypad ........................... 22 Part IV Operation 1 On/Off Switch ........................... 25 2 Standby Mode ...........................
- Page 5 ................................. 64 12 Cables ........................... 65 TR AS 1 CE01-01 ................................. 65 TR PS 1 CE01-02 ................................. 65 TR ATS 1 CE01-03 ................................. 65 TR MS 1 CE01-04 ................................. 65 Video BNC CE02-01 ................................. 65 Index Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
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Page 8: Part I Introduction
The Easylook Video Assist meets the requirements and demands of a modern film set, with "video village" becoming more and more important. The Easylook Video Assist was developed by people working professionally on a modern film set with the constant need for video assist and playback. - Page 9 Have the unit examined by Easylook Systems then. · Do not leave the base of the Easylook Video Assist in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the unit is functioning. The Easylook Video Assist produces some heat during normal operation.
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Page 10: Symbols Used In This Manual
Caution This symbol identifies hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. xxx - indicates replacement characters for the actual screen content è Each recording made by the Easylook Video Assist is referred to as one tak e. Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 11: Overview
- TFT Display - Data display (for more information, see Data display) - Keypad (for more information, see Keypad) - Brightness control - Contrast control - Color saturation control - Volume control - Battery compartment lid Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 12: Back
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual 1.4.2 Back - Antenna Connector III. - Earphone jack 6.5mm IV. - Video in (BNC type) - Monitor out (BNC type) VI. - Audio in (XLR, 3-pin female) VII. - Audio out (XLR, 3-pin male) VIII. - Page 13 Part...
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Page 14: Part Ii Quickstart
ES-01A-04(lettering upward). Close battery compartment by sliding the cover back on. To change or take out the battery pack, turn off the Easylook Video Assist (for more information, see ON/OFF) Open the battery compartment and pull out the battery pack, using the little black string. -
Page 15: Hard Disk Installation
Insert a hard disk ES01A-03 (green side up) and push it in firmly. Close hard disk compartment by sliding the cover back on. To change or take out the hard disk ES01A-03, turn off the Easylook Video Assist, open the hard disk compartment and pull out the hard disk out, using the little lever. -
Page 16: Main Key Functions In Brief
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Main Key Functions in brief These are the basic Easylook Video Assist functions and the activating keys. on / off (M) switches the unit on and off record (X) activates the manual recording function playback (H) - Page 17 Part...
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Page 18: Part Iii The System
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual The System This manual describes the Easylook Video Assist ES10-01, ES10-02 and ES10-03. The ES10-03 has no TFT screen and no video receiver. Instructions about the TFT screen and the wireless operation in this manual do not apply to the Easylook Video Assist ES10-03. -
Page 19: Power Supply
ES-01A-04(lettering upward). Close battery compartment by sliding the cover back on. To change or take out the battery pack, turn off the Easylook Video Assist (for more information, see ON/OFF) Open the battery compartment again and pull out the battery pack, using the little black string. -
Page 20: Connections On The Back Of The Unit
The VIDEO OUT connector (V.) outputs the live video signal or the video signals recorded with the Easylook Video Assist. In order to watch the actual live video signal or playback on an external monitor, simply connect a monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector (V.) on the back of the Easylook Video Assist via a BNC cable (e.g. -
Page 21: Audio In
OUT connector (VII.). (for more information, see Audio Out) 3.5.5 Audio Out This connector outputs the audio signals recorded with Easylook Video Assist. Connect any external sound monitor to the AUDIO OUT (VII.) XLR-connector on the back of the Easylook Video Assist. 3.5.6 Earphone Jack You can monitor the sound during recording and playback sound during playback. - Page 22 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
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Page 23: Brightness Control
(Q) key displays a color bar test pattern on the internal TFT display and on any connected external monitors. This very useful to adjust your displays. Press the key (Q) again to switch off the test pattern. Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 24: Data Display
D9 - actual playback / camera speed (only indicated during playback/ recording) The LCD data monitor is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the Easylook Video Assist can cause the LCD display to break . If the LCD display break s and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes;... -
Page 25: Brightness Adjustment Of The Data Display
This indicator (D9) shows two different speeds, depending on the Easylook Video Assist´s working mode. In recording mode the indicator shows: CAM xx In this mode the Easylook Video Assist indicates the actual frame rate of the camera providing the video source. Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 26: Recording Time Left Display
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual è For the proper function of the camera speed display it is important to use an Easylook video transmitter (ES1S-01 or ES1S-02) with the according autorecord cable for that camera. (for more information, see the cable section of this manual) In line mode operation the Easylook Video Assist ´s VIDEO IN connector must be connected trough the Easylook video transmitter (ES1S-01 or... -
Page 27: 3.7.10 Battery Status Indicator
If the battery level is running low the battery level indicator (D7) starts flashing and the TFT display is automatically powered down, recording will still continue though. Switch off the Easylook Video Assist and change the battery. (for more information, see Batteries and Charger) - Page 28 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual playback (H) stop (I) jump take forward (J) fastforward (K) autorecord (L) on / off (M) line / wireless operation (N) alternative speed playback (O) alternative speed reverse playback (P) color bar (Q) 4:3 /16:9 selector (R)
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Page 30: Part Iv Operation
If you switch on the Easylook Video Assist and no timecode is showing in the display, switch off the Easylook Video Assist, tak e out the hard disk and push it back in firmly, switch on again. (for more information, seeTroubleshooting ) Switch off the Easylook Video Assist by pressing (M) again. -
Page 31: Playback
You should always save the Easylook Video Assist´s setup before switching off the Easylook Video Assist unit. The next time you power up the Easylook Video Assist , you find the Easylook Video Assist unit ready for operation with all your former settings. -
Page 32: Alternative Speed Playback
4.4.4 Playback with camera speed on/off The Easylook Video Assist is able to detect and record the video source´s (film camera) frame rate automatically. With camera speed option turned on, the Easylook Video Assist will playback the chosen take at the very same frame rate the film camera was rolling while shooting that take. -
Page 33: Select Take To Playback
The read out cam speed option should always be set to Only in the unlik ely event of wrong yes. frame rates read by the Easylook Video Assist it is advisable to disable the "read out cam speed" function by switching it to è... -
Page 34: Playback Mode (Single, Loop, Stream)
In single (or single take) playback mode the Easylook Video Assist plays back the selected take and stops. Loop playback mode In the loop playback mode the Easylook Video Assist repeats the playback of a selected single take until you press (I). -
Page 35: Manual Recording
Easylook video transmitter (ES1S-01 or ES1S-02). Press the key until red LED on the autorecord button lights up. The Easylook Video Assist is now in automatic recording mode, which means the Easylook Video Assist starts and stops the recording automatically in sync with the camera providing the video signal. -
Page 36: Delete The Last Take
(I) + (N) keys simultaneously. The green LED in the (N) key lights up and indicates line mode operation. è It is recommend to always connect through an Easylook video transmitter (ES1S-01 or ES1S- Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 37: Wireless Mode (Change Channel)
RF: x Make sure the transmitter and the Easylook Video Assist are using the same channel. The strength of the wireless video signal is indicated by the wireless signal strength indicator (D5). (for more information, see Receiving Wireless Signal Strength Indicator, Wireless Channel Indicator ) è... -
Page 38: 4.13 Hard Disk Installation
Insert a hard disk ES01A-03 (green side up) and push it in firmly. Close hard disk compartment by sliding the cover back on. To change or take out the hard disk ES01A-03, turn off the Easylook Video Assist, open the hard disk compartment and pull out the hard disk, using the little lever. -
Page 39: 4.15 Recalibrate The Battery Status Indicator
This procedure is not required during normal operation and should only be executed by a trained service technician ! Insert a fully charged battery into the Easylook Video Assist and switch the unit on. Then press (I) + (E) keys simultaneously. The data display reads:... - Page 41 Part...
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Page 42: Part V Appendix
7. Wipe the housing with the clean sponge. 8. Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9. Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any cloth fibers from the Easylook Video Assist´s surface. Cleaning the TFT display and data display of the Easylook Video Assist unit 1. -
Page 43: Technical Specifications
0 dBu Audiolevel ( Input ) Storage Media 2.5-inch 80 GB hard disk drive Display: color display, 7" TFT technology *Data subject to change without notice. 5.2.1 Connector Pinouts POWER connector (VIII.) AUDIO OUT (VII.) connector Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 44: Revision History
Revision History To check the version of the Easylook Video Assist firmware version press the (F)+ keys simultaneously. The data display shows the actual firmware version of your Easylook Video Assist. To return to normal operation mode press the (I) key. -
Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity
-ETS 300 683 -EN 300 440-2 V1.1.1. (2001-09) Prüfprotokolle liegen bei dem oben genannten Hersteller vor.// The technical documentation will be held at the manufacturer Hamburg 06.08.2006 Hamburg, August 6th, 2006 Rechtsverbindliche Unterschrift:// Signature: Gert Kappes Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... -
Page 46: Foreign Language Quick Reference Guide
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Geschäftsführer // Managing Director Diese Erklärung bescheinigt die Übereinstimmung mit den genannten Richtlinien, beinhaltet jedoch keine Zusicherungen von Eigenschaften. Die Sicherheitshinw eise in der mitgelieferten Bedienungsanleitung sind zu beachten. Diese Sicherheitshinw eise sind Bestandteil dieser Erklärung. - Page 47 редв рительн о вы бр н н я ско ро сть н з д Geschwindigkeit rückwärts Farbbalken an / aus ветн я п о ло с вклю чить/вы клю чить 4:3 / 16:9 Umschaltung ереклю чен ие 4:3 - 16/9 Aufnahme Start п ись ст рт Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
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Page 49: Spanish / Chinese
Appendix 5.4.2 Spanish / Chinese Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... - Page 50 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
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Page 52: Part Vi Troubleshooting
Exchange the internal battery pack with a fully charged one. Try again. Unit does not switch off Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power key for 5 seconds or more. If the Easylook Video Assist is still not switching off, remove the battery. (for more information, see Insert/Change... - Page 53 Troubleshooting For the proper function of the automatic recording mode it is important to use an Easylook video transmitter (ES1S-01 or ES1S-02) with the according autorecord cable for that camera. (for more information, see the cables section of this manual) In line mode operation the Easylook Video Assist´s VIDEO IN connector must be connected trough the Easylook video transmitter (ES1S-01 or...
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Page 54: Wrong Camera Speeds Detected
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Wrong Camera Speeds detected If the Easylook Video Assist displays wrong camera speeds in the data display (D9), you are using a autorecord cable, that does not fit your camera type. Should this cause any inconvenience in... -
Page 55: 6.10 Battery Status Shows Wrong Values
6.10 Battery Status shows wrong Values If you insert a fully charged battery into the Easylook Video Assist and the battery status indicator ( D7) does not display 7-8 bars or the Easylook Video Assist turns itself of while the battery status indicator (D7) shows more than one bar left of battery charge, then recalibrate the Easylook Video Assist´s battery status indicator display (D7). - Page 57 Part...
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Page 58: Part Vii Accessories And Customer Replaceable Units
Accessories and Customer Replaceable Units Battery Pack ES01A-04 When a Li-Ion battery pack ES01A-04 is used, the Easylook Video Assist ES10-01 will operate up to 5 hours continuously (3 h hours in constant recording mode). It takes about 3.5 h to charge an empty battery pack ES01A-04. -
Page 59: Battery Charger Es01A-05
C2 - Charging status LED indicator C3 - Mains Pow er connector To charge a Easylook Video Assist ES01A-04 battery pack, connect the charger ES01A-05 first to mains power supply by connecting the mains lead to the mains power connector (C3). Then slide the battery pack in either charging slot (C1) on top of the charger. -
Page 60: Monitor Transmitter Es1S-01
The intended purpose of the monitor transmitter ES1S-01 is to provide the camera crew with a live video picture while transmitting a wireless video assist signal to the Easylook Video Assist main unit or the single receiver ES01S-04. D4 - Wireless channel indicator... - Page 61 (XI.) (for more information, see Cables) If you like to transmit the video signal to an external monitor or the Easylook Video Assist main unit connect these units via BNC cable to the video out connector (V.) of the monitor transmitter.
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Page 62: Video Transmitter Es1S-02
Video Transmitter ES1S-02 The transmitter ES1S-02 is a wireless video transmitter to be attached to a camera. It transmits the video signal to compatible receiving units. (e.g. single receiver ES01S-04 or an Easylook video assist main unit). Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... - Page 63 (XI.) (for more information, see Cables) If you like to transmit the video signal to an external monitor or to the Easylook Video Assist main unit connect these units via BNC cable to the video out connector (V.) of the transmitter ES1S-02.
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Page 64: Micro Transmitter Es1S-11
The micro transmitter ES1S-11 is a very small and light weight wireless video transmitter to be attached to a camera. It transmits the video signal to compatible receiving units. (e.g. single receiver ES01S-04 or an Easylook video assist main unit). It is the perfect video transmitter for steadicam or handheld camera work. -
Page 65: Transmission Booster Es1S-12
ES1S-12. Then plug the transmission booster ES1S-12 on top of the micro transmitter ES1S-11 by connecting the antenna connector (II.) of the micro transmitter ES1S-11 with the signal in connector (XII.) of the transmission booster. Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... - Page 66 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual è There is no need to switch on the transmission booster. It operates as soon as the micro transmitter MTR AE01-03 is powered up. Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
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Page 67: Recorder Bag Es01A-01
Accessories and Customer Replaceable Units Recorder Bag ES01A-01 Use the recorder bag ES01A-01 to protect the Easylook Video Assist unit from humidity, dust and the TFT display from direct sunlight. ! MAINTAIN good ventilation while using the recorder bag ES01A-01; covering of ventilation slots or holes may cause malfunction.! -
Page 68: Bracket Arm Es01A-02
! The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard disk. Never remove the drive while the Easylook Video Assist is operating, in standby mode or not completely switched off. ! Bracket Arm ES01A-02 Use the bracket arm ES01A-02 to attach accessories to a camera. -
Page 69: 7.11 Antenna
7.11 Antenna The antennas are screwed or plugged to the according connectors. 7.11.1 Antenna REC AE01-01 90° angled antenna for use with any Easylook Video Assist main unit (ES10-01, ES10-02, ES10-03) and the single receiver ES01S-04 7.11.2 Antenna TR AE01-02 Antenna for use with the single receiver ES01S-04, the video transmitter ES1S-02 and the monitor transmitter ES1S-01. -
Page 70: 7.12 Cables
Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual 7.12 Cables 7.12.1 TR AS 1 CE01-01 3 pin Fischer RS autorecord transmitter cable for Arri cameras 7.12.2 TR PS 1 CE01-02 3 pin Fischer RS autorecord transmitter cable for Panavision cameras 7.12.3 TR ATS 1 CE01-03 3 pin Fischer RS autorecord transmitter cable for Aaton cameras 7.12.4 TR MS 1 CE01-04... -
Page 71: Index
- E - technical specifications Battery charger Bracket Arm Erase operation all takes last take - C - External Monitor - F - Cable Aaton Arri Firmware Arri IVS First Steps autorecord hard disk changing Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual... - Page 72 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual First Steps - M - hard disk installation insert battery pack Main Features - G - Main Functions Main Unit care and maintance German Quick Reference Guide Data Display cleaning Keypad Micro Transmitter ES1S-11 Shortcuts...
- Page 73 Video Transmitter ES1S-02 Software Version automatic recording Spanish Quick Reference Guide operation Data Display setup Keypad Shortcuts Volume adjustment Standby Mode 25, 47 - W - Storing the Setup Symbols used Warm Start Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
- Page 74 Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual Windows Computer Wireless Operation antenna cancel line mode cancel wireless mode change wireless channel enter wireless mode selecting channel switching to wirelss mode troubleshooting wireless channel indicator Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual...
- Page 75 Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. Easylook Video Assist Operation Manual © 2009 Easylook System / Second Floor Left GmbH) Illustrations by Esteban Böhm All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.
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