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  • Page 1  ...
  • Page 2 When you want manual focus control, it's a fingertip away with the Navigator command module. The Halo Solo Complete Kit utilizes 3 main components of the Eclipse ecosystem and a companion desktop app. Halo Solo can be used with a stand-alone cinema rig or the MoVI Pro system. At this time...
  • Page 3 3. Navigator​ - Connect Navigator your rig. Using the 24” Eclipse Cable, connect Navigator to Explorer. Using the 6 pin MoVI Pro cable, connect Navigator to MoVI Pro Com 1 or Com 2. See Navigator Movi Pro​ setup doc for more info. Halo Solo Complete User Guide 2 ...
  • Page 4 Explorer you will not have normal network access. Explorer does not connect to the internet. Some operating systems will auto scan for Wi-Fi so if you remove power from Explorer you may have to reconnect to your Explorer’s Wi-Fi access point. Access point connection. Halo Solo Complete User Guide 3 ...
  • Page 5 2. Run the app and note the status. (See images below) If you see the “Connecting…” message make sure Explorer is powered on and you are connected to it’s Wi-Fi access point. (Main screen - Not Connected) (Main Screen - Connected) Halo Solo Complete User Guide 4 ...
  • Page 6 Save Kit Button​ - Saves the lenses currently displayed on the screen to a local database. Load Kit Button​ - Loads a saved kit onto the screen (Does not send to Explorer) (Lens Setup Screen) Halo Solo Complete User Guide 5 ...
  • Page 7 The forward/reverse setting can be found in the Atlas menu or in the motor setup menu on MoVI Pro. (Init Lenses) (Sending Lenses) Halo Solo Complete User Guide 6 ...

  • Page 8: Initial Use

    As soon as you activate Halo, your lens motor will move to the distance indicated by Halo. Since you are off the lens you will not be able to confirm the location. (HALO Active) Halo Solo Complete User Guide 7 ...
  • Page 9 Disengage Halo by pressing the center button below the display on the Navigator. b. Engage your lens motor. c. Re-calibrate your lens motor. d. Engage Halo. e. Place a flat object in front of Explorer to test motor movement.     Halo Solo Complete User Guide 8 ...

  • Page 10: System Usage

    3. Hybrid - This mode uses distance data to momentarily move your focus mark to your subject. When disengaged the lens motor will move focus to the current focus mark. 4. Off - Focus tracking is fully controlled by the operator via the Navigator.     Halo Solo Complete User Guide 9 ...
  • Page 11 3. Placing the reticle where the laser is pointing is key to success when framing and keeping your subject in focus. (Aiming Laser Active)     Halo Solo Complete User Guide 10 ...
  • Page 12 Display Orientation  If mounting Explorer upside-down is necessary the display can be rotated by pressing in and holding Explorer’s joystick. Once the display has rotated release the joystick. Repeat to rotate again. Halo Solo Complete User Guide 11 ...
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  • Page 14 Explorer logo. If you don’t see the logo, check your cabling, reboot the system. 2. To disengage auto focus mode, press and release the center button below Navigator’s display. (Configured Explorer Detected)     Halo Solo Complete User Guide 13 ...
  • Page 15 2. Partially press (½ press) and hold Navigator’s ACTION button. This will engage Halo and move the focus mark to match Explorer’s distance readout. 3. Release the ACTION button and the focus motor will return to the previous focus mark. Halo Solo Complete User Guide 14 ...
  • Page 16 INIT process to confirm. ​ N ote: If lens motor mounting or you are using a mix of lenses that move in opposite directions use “L” or “R” (Left or Right) or “F” or “R” (Forward or Reverse) in the lens name e.g. Canon 85mm R.     Halo Solo Complete User Guide 15 ...
  • Page 17 3. Read Lenses - By clicking on the “Read Lenses” button you can read back the lens data stored in Explorer. This is helpful for troubleshooting of for using multiple PC’s to manage one Explorer. Halo Solo Complete User Guide 16 ...