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compactLCS
User Guide
V 1.03 | Nov 30th, 2015
Software Release Package: 2015_03
All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu

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  • Page 1 User Guide V 1.03 | Nov 30th, 2015 Software Release Package: 2015_03 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 2 Wiedner Hauptstraße 135/B3 1050 Wien Fbnr.: FN220240H – HG Wien UID-Nr.: ATU 54026806 http://www.cmotion.eu sales@cmotion.eu +43 1 7891096 Technical specifications are subject to change without notice! All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.7. Setting Lens Limits .................... 18 4.8. Starting and Stopping the Camera ..............19 4.9. Turning the System off ..................19 Updating System Components ................. 20 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 4 For support requests, also supply the installed firmware number of all system components. WARNING: cmotion can only guarantee operation if original cmotion products are ■ used. 1/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 5 Each connector also takes reference from the number of pins it has. E.g. Le 10p, Fi 3p means that the cmotion connector is a 10pin Lemo and the other end is a 3pin Fischer. Cables may also be referred to by their commonly used names e.g. LBUS (Le 4p, Le 4p).

  • Page 6: Component Overview

    ■ a rocker switch ■ The compact hand unit can control up to 3 motors in either wireless or cabled configurations. 3/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 7 The compact hand unit features a standard 27mm locking disc to attach various accessories and fastening tools. Battery port Insert the cmotion battery in the battery port to power the hand unit. 4/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 8 The buttons on the compact hand unit are laid out as follows: ON/OFF and MENU Button UP Button UP Button DOWN Button DOWN Button LENS Button LENS Button RECORD Button CALIBRATE Button 5/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 9: Compact Camin

    Wireless frequency: 2.4 Ghz ■ Max active wireless operators: 1 ■ Wireless range: up to 150m (495 feet) outdoor and 30m (98 feet) indoor Transmission delay: <10ms ■ 6/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 10 19mm or 15mm rod using the cfast rod connector. 1/4“ threaded hole A standard 1/4“ threaded hole is positioned on one side of the camin for optional mounting solutions. 7/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 11: Cforce Motor

    This allows a less cluttered and expedite set up. cforce motors can also be used with the cvolution system, the knob solo and cmotion’s broad- cast solutions.
  • Page 12 This allows a less cluttered and expedite set up. cforce mini motors can also be used with the cvolution system, the knob solo and cmotion’s broadcast solutions.

  • Page 13: Compact System Accessories

    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. 10/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 14: Rod Connector

    2.4. rod connector The cfast rod connector is compatible with all cmotion products fitted with standard cmotion locking disc. This simple and lightweight clamp allows you to mount the camin or hand unit securely to any 19mm rod or 15 mm rod when using the adapter ring. For more mounting options, please visit www.cmotion.eu or contact: sales@cmotion.eu...

  • Page 15: System Setup

    3. System Setup This section will guide you through the compactLCS system setup. Starting with a quick setup, then proceeding with the compact hand units to compact camin and cforce motors. 3.1. Mounting cforce and cforce mini Motors The cforce mini motor is supplied with a height adjustable 19mm butterfly rod clamp. A 15mm adapter is also included which can be clipped directly onto any 15mm rod before mounting and securing the motor in position.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Camin

    P-Tap/D-Tap connector to a P-Tap/D-Tap battery. Optional cables are also available for XLR batteries, ARRI standard RS 3pin connectors and stabilizing systems such as Steadicam and gimbals. 13/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 17: System Operation

    4.3. Entering the Menu To enter the menu press the Home Menu button (top left side button). For detailed information refer to the Menu Section. 14/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 18 4.4. Numeric Entry When using some of the advanced features available on compactLCS, you will need to select and enter numbers and values: ■ Similar to an alphanumeric keypad, press the corresponding button once or twice to select the number associated with that button.

  • Page 19: Hand Unit Menu Guide

    Select the desired color theme by pressing the corresponding side buttons. There are 5 color themes to choose from. Each has been created to suit specific shooting situations such as low light or bright conditions. 16/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 20 Focus, Iris or Zoom. Direction To change motor direction select the Direction side button. Select left or right by pressing the 17/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 21 18/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 22 Note: It is recommended to keep the speed limit ON when HIGH SPEED is not required. Note: Keeping the speed limit OFF can reduce the life expectancy of the motor. 19/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 23 This button will exit the menu and display information on button functions on the main screen. 4.5.7. Exit Press one of the two bottom buttons to exit the menu. 20/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 24: Motor Calibration

    ■ When you have reached the desired minimum motor position press “set”. Repeat the procedure for the maximum scale limit and press “set” again. ■ 21/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 25: Setting Controller Speed

    To remove a Lens Limit: Press the Lens side button. ■ ■ The Limit is now reset and the black bars are removed from the scale on the display. 22/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

  • Page 26: Starting And Stopping The Camera

    „Turn off“ side button. ■ Switch off the camin by setting the On/Off switch to off. 23/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 27 5. Lens Data If you have purchased and activated a ‘Lens Data Handling License Key’ for your compactLCS via cworld, your system will be capable of creating, storing and displaying information including; real-time focus, iris and zoom positions, Depth of Field and Hyperfocal distance.
  • Page 28 Note: When a lens is loaded, loading another one will automatically unload the previous lens. 5.2.2. Unload Lens To remove an active lens and return to the regular motor position display, press “Unload Lens”. 25/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 29 “Set Value” option. This will ensure the DOF can be calculated accordingly. Note: When a prime lens is loaded, there will be no zoom scale options available. 26/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 30 Set the desired value using the numerical input screen. For more information refer section 4.4 on page 15. Save the value and exit the menu by pressing “OK”. Exit without saving by pressing ■ “Cancel”. 27/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 31 Select the software version you want to install by pressing the corresponding side button.. Note: Where applicable, update the Bootloader firmware before the main firmware file 28/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 32 LCB cable and a single battery. To update cforce/cforce mini motors, please connect one motor at a time directly to the hand unit. 29/29 All content © 2015, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...

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