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- Page 1 HPN-2 | 3D CONTROLLER firmware version 1.0.9 User Manual available for download: www.manual.slidekamera.com v24/2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Before you start your work with the KAIROS controller we strongly recommend to read the manual carefully. On the margins you will find information, which complement the Please note that using the controller in a manner inconsistent contents of the manual. -
Page 3: Kairos Controller
HARDWARE VERISON This manual is dedicated to KAIROS 2 (HPN-2) - the new revision of the controller. Despite it’s phisical resemblance to previous device - KAIROS 1 (HPN-1), many features and device’s firmware are incompatible. You can verify, your product’s version by the serial number. -
Page 4: Construction
4. Construction 4.1. Control panel [10] LED - charge indicator [12] axis settings [11] SCREEN [5] IRIS (6th axis) [4] FOCUS (4th axis) [1] SLIDER (1st axis) [3] ENTER button [6] SETTINGS button [9] PLAYBACK SPEED [8] MEMORY buttons [2] JOYSTICK [7] BACK / SHIFT button (2nd, 3rd and 5th axis) [1] SLIDER (1st axis): use the knob to set the cart’s direction and speed. -
Page 5: Sockets And Connectors
[8] MEMORY buttons - use them to access memory banks; press M1-M4 to access banks 1-4, press SHIFT + M1-M4 to access banks 5-8. Long press to enter the memory settings, short press for execute recorded data. You can find more about memory banks in “10. -
Page 6: Connections
(order of the devices is not important). Connecting cables: • connect KAIROS controller to the first device of your choice, to it’s HET- BUS IN socket using steering cable; • further device (if there is any) connect by connecting it’s HET-BUS IN socket with HET-BUS OUT socket of the previous device;... -
Page 7: Preparing The Controller
Use the joystick to navigate through NOTE DEVICES LIST menu pages. To change a value ›3T TILT ^<->{ The KAIROS will always list three indicated by the cursor and <> 4F PDM red - M | PDMOVIE (PDM) drives if a head brackets, move the joystick left/right. -
Page 8: Alternative Connections
HETBUS - standard communication port for SLIDEKAMERA drives; it’s wired Do not connect network devices connection that’s using lemo or RJ-45 plugs (for the KAIROS controller it’s mini- to the ports of the SLIDEKAMERA lemo plug on the left hand side of the controller);... -
Page 9: Calibrating Pdmovie Drives
Focus-by-wire NOTE If you’re using lens with focus-by-wire ring, run the manual calibration procedure on the KAIROS controller, as with hard-stops lens. Perform the During manual calibration of the PDMOVIE drives always observe acutal calibration on the drive by rotating the focus ring by hand to one extreme... -
Page 10: Live Control Mode
LIVE CONTROL mode. It’s basic mode, used to operate connected drives in real time. The device is immediately ready to work. You can control your drives with the joystick and/or the knobs on the control panel of the KAIROS controller. screen displays LIVE CONTROL parameters of the devices. - Page 11 - behaviour of the axis during playing the content of memory Playback banks: - the axis plays back recorded data; - manual mode; recorded data for this axis will be discarded, Live mode will be used instead (you can operate this axis by hand during playback);...
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Page 12: Parallax
9. PARALLAX The KAIROS controller is equipped in auto tracking feature - PARALLAX. It is designed to keep correct angle of the camera during motion of the slider and to eliminate the parallax effect. That enables the camera to hold the subject in the frame and to keep correct composition of the image. -
Page 13: Set Zero
9.2. Set ZERO Setting “zero” is optional, but highly recommended. By setting additional point of reference for the PARALLAX system, you enable advanced mode, that calculates exact position of the filmed object and allows you to work precisely, on long focal length, at short distance to the object or at high angle. set ZERO •... -
Page 14: Record And Playback
10. Record and playback KAIROS controller is equipped with 8 memory banks. Each one can store store a single camera position, A-B move or recorded free move. Memory banks 1-4 are available directly with the M1-M4 buttons. To use memory banks 5-8, hold BACK / SHIFT button and press a M1-M4 button. -
Page 15: Playback
10.2. Playback To play back stored data, press once the button corresponding to the chosen memory bank. KEYFRAME KEYFRAME M1 Play Speed: 100% If a KEYFRAME is stored in a memory A:01:12.1 T:13:32.4 bank, the camera will immediately go ______ to the recorded position after pressing progress bar total move time... -
Page 16: Playback Settings
MIRROR again in reverse; - plays the recorded move in reverse; Invert 11. KAIROS controller settings In LIVE CONTROL mode press SETTINGS button to enter the device’s settings menu: - search for new drives connected to the controller; Detect devices >... -
Page 17: Maintenance And Operation
12. Maintenance and operation KAIROS controller does not need any additional service or lubrication of the components. Maintenance procedures are reduced to keeping the equipment clean. 13. Terms of warranty All SLIDEKAMERA products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for a period of 12 months from the date of sale.
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