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- Page 1 User Guide V 1.10 | January, 9th 2018 Software Release Package: 2018_01 All content © 2017, 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 © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CBUS splitter ..............26 2.4. cvolution handle ....................27 2.5. cstrap ....................27 2.6. clamp II ....................27 2.7. cfastener .................... 28 2.8. cfast-czoom ..................28 2.9. cfast-vlock ..................28 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 4 4.2.1. RF Channel Selection ....................45 4.2.2. camin ........................45 4.2.3. hand unit ........................46 4.3. System Power Up ................47 4.3.1. camin ........................47 4.3.2. hand unit ........................48 4.3.3. Controller Priority .....................48 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 5 4.14.4. Lens Limits ......................65 4.14.5. Knob Limits ......................65 4.14.6. Advanced knob solo Illumination ................65 4.15. Stealth Mode ..................66 4.16. Creating / Editing a lens file using the cvolution hand unit ..67 4.16.1. Focus scale ......................68 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 6 6.3.4. Blocking Negative Values ..................91 6.3.5. Setting Convergence/Interaxial Scaling ..............92 6.3.6. Setting Plane Limits via Plane Scaling ..............92 6.4. Automatic Convergence ..............93 6.5. Linking Scales ................... 93 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 7 LEDs, Connectors and Buttons on the cvolution hand unit ....107 8.4. 8.4.1. Buttons ........................107 8.4.2. Connectors ......................107 LED Status cvolution hand unit ..............109 8.5. Troubleshooting ............... 110 Version History ..............111 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 8 ■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. 1/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 9 (camin) followed by the connector which is attached to non-cmotion product or cmotion accessory. Each connector also takes reference from the number of pins it has. E.g. Fi 16p, Hi 12p means that the cmotion connector is a 16pin Fischer and the other end is a 12pin Hirose.
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Page 10: Component Overview
The unique LBUS connector allows for up to 3 daisy-chained cforce/cforce mini motors to be used independently or synchronized for a totally flexible 6 motor set up. 3/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 11 The camin 3M is an advanced model driving up to six motors. CBUS Side Motor Side 4/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 12: Connectors And Controls On The Camin 3M
Camera /3rd party interface. If your camera is capable of communicating with the camin, it can be connected to the EXT port for camera control. You can also connect two cameras to EXT via split cable. 5/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 13: Technical Specifications Camin 3M
■Width 64 mm (2 1/2 in) ■Depth 24 mm (1 in) ■Weight 245 g (8 3/4 oz) *For information on the RF module refer to section 1.4 on page 12. 6/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 14: Camin 8M/8M-Tc 3D, Panoramic And Virtual Reality
The camin 8M is capable of driving up to 8 passive motors plus/or up to 3 active motors. Thus, it is ideally suited for complex setups including 3D, panoramic and virtual reality. CBUS Side Motor Side 7/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 15: Camin 8M-Tc
5pin SMPTE TC input allowing it to record lens and rig meta data synchronised with time code. This data can be recorded to a USB stick or output via the CBUS serial output. CBUS Side Motor Side 8/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 16: Technical Specifications Camin 8M/8M-Tc
■Power Supply Voltage: 9 - 35 V ■Weight: 650 g (approx. 23 oz) *For information on the RF module refer to section 1.4 on page 12. 9/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 17: Connectors And Controls On The Camin 8M/8M-Tc
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. 10/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 18: Led Status Camin 8M/8M-Tc
Do not disconnect the TC in Red, followed by Green Syncing with TC signal cable Flashing Red, Red TC out of sync Re-sync with TC generator 11/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 19: Cvolution Camin Wireless Systems
■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. 12/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 20: Cvolution Hand Unit
The construction is light-weight and ergonomic with a user friendly and intuitive interface. cvolution hand unit (without slider and knob) cvolution hand unit (with slider, knob, zoom and cdisplay II) 13/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 21: Connectors And Buttons On The Cvolution Hand Unit
It can also be used for software updates. Antenna connector Connector for RF antenna. External antenna hand unit only. 14/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 22 Battery port Insert the cmotion battery in the battery port to power the hand unit. Note: For cable operation, a battery is not necessary. 15/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 23: Led Status Cvolution Hand Unit
II and cfocas) MIDDLE LED GREEN Manual focus matches cfocas range finder value RED LED BAR Shows necessary focus cor- rection 16/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications Cvolution Hand Unit
■Power Supply Battery: 7,2 V ■Weight: hand unit only: 350 g (approx. 12 oz), 1,15 kg (approx. 40 oz) with knob, slider, zoom and battery 17/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 25: Cvolution Basic Knob
The advanced knob features mechanical limits, a locking mechanism, torque adjustment, back lit marker ring illumination and auto focus reference LEDS. cvolution advanced knob 18/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 26: Cvolution Slider
LEDs and Buttons of the slider Refer to sections 1.5.1 on page 14 and 1.5.2 on page 16 for information on the sliders LED and button. 19/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 27: Cvolution Zoom
The pan-bar zoom unit has two user buttons only, whereas all other zoom units serve 4 buttons for individual user assignment. LENS / USER BUTTON 1 LENS / USER BUTTON 2 20/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 28: Connectors, Buttons And Display Of The Cvolution Zoom
■Weight: 163 g (5 3/4 oz) ■180 g (6.35 oz) (for revision units before 2015) ■145g (5.11 oz) (pan-bar zoom with clamp) ■143 g (5 oz) (steady zoom with clamp) 21/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 29: 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 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 and a LENS button to set LENS limits. -
Page 30: Connectors, Buttons And Leds Of The Cvolution Knob Solo
■Temperature range: -20 °C to +50 °C ■Power Supply: 9-35 V ■Weight: knob solo basic 350 g (approx. 12 oz) knob solo adv 400 g (approx. 14 oz) 23/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 31: Cforce
No controller assigned to motor Flashing Yellow/Green Motor Calibration Request Flashing Yellow Motor Calibration underway Flashing Green Motor in manual mode, i.e. for manual calibration Green Everything normal 24/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 32: Cforce Mini
1.12. cforce mini cmotion has partnered up with our friends at ARRI to develop the new intelligent, compact and lightweight cforce mini motor. Weighing in at 6 ounces, cforce mini provides precision and power in any situation where size and weight are critical. Equipped with the same twin LBUS connectors as its big brother, up to 3 cforce mini motors can be integrated with any compact LCS camin, cvolution LCS camin or broadcast solution. -
Page 33: Cvolution System Accessories
CBUS splitter The CBUS splitter allows connection of more CBUS devices to the camin or hand unit, such as a cfinder or cdisplay II. 26/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 34: Cvolution Handle
The locking mechanism allows the unit to turn freely without the risk of coming loose. 2.6. clamp II The clamp II allows the cdisplay II to be mounted directly to the cvolution hand unit. 27/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 35: Cfastener
28mm rods. The cfast-vlock consist of a v-shaped plate that can be screwed to the back of a camin, plus the respective v-lock bracket which can be securely mounted on the optional cfastener. 28/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 36: Cfast-Artemis
Secures the camin to the Sachtler Artemis camera stabilization system. 2.11. Additional Fastening Tools There is a wide variety of fastening tools available for the cvolution system. For more information check www.cmotion.eu. 29/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 37: Antenna
Marker ring for cvolution focus knobs. 2.14. Pre-marked Marker Rings cmotion offers three imperial and three metric pre-marked rings for both right and left handed operators. Each ring is engraved with scale from infinity to one of three close focus values. -
Page 38: Marker Strip
2.15. Marker Strip User swappable marker strip for the cvolution slider module. 31/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 39: System Setup
The most popular are the cfast rod connector and the cfast-vlock; which can be used with or without a cfastener. Illustration shows camin 2M mounted with cfast-vlock and cfastener. 32/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 40: Attaching Cfast-Vlock
■Locate the antenna port on the Motor side of camin 2M, 4M and 8M and the top side of camin 3M. ■Insert the threaded end of the antenna and attach by turning it clockwise. ■Tighten securely. 33/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 41: Powering The Camin And Connecting Motors
Note: Other motors like the Heden M21VE are connected in a similar manner. Refer to the current cmotion cable guide for the correct cables: www.cmotion.eu. 34/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 42: Changing Clm-4 Gears
■Align the gear shaft with the gear mount and gently push the gear into the mount until it clicks into place. ■Tighten the screw securely before use 35/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 43: Mounting Motors To Camera Support Rods
■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. 36/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 44: Cvolution Hand Unit
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. 37/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 45: Mounting The Cstrap
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. 38/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 46: Mounting And Removing Knobs
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. 39/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 47: Cvolution Zoom And Cvolution Handle
■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. 40/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 48: Attaching The Zoom To The Cvolution Handle
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. 41/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 49: Attach Cvolution Zoom And Handle To The Pan Bar
Note: The pan-bar zoom features 2 user bottons only. It is compatible with the following cmotion and 3rd party devices: cforce motors, cvolution camin 3M, ARRI Alexa Plus, Alexa Mini, UMC-4, AMC-1, SMC-1 and EMC-1. 42/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 50: Using The Cvolution Steady Zoom
Note: The steady zoom is compatible with the following cmotion and 3rd party devices: cforce motors, cvolution camin 3M, ARRI Alexa Plus, Alexa Mini, UMC-4, AMC-1, SMC-1 and EMC-1. 43/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 51: Basic System Operation
When a cfinder or other range finder is connected to the camin the measurement value will be shown in the top right corner of the display.. 44/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 52: Hand Unit Menu
■Using your fingernail 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. 45/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 53: Hand Unit
8 pin Lemo connector of the cvolution camin and newer cdisplay II units. Plugs with blue sleeves match the CBUS Fi 7p found on cfinder, cfinder II and coperate LCS units. 46/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 54: System Power Up
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. 47/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 55: Hand Unit
“Cable” gives priority to a controller connected via cable and “RF” give priority to wireless controllers. 48/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 56: Motor Calibration
4.4.2. Multiple Motor Calibration ■Hold down the yellow CAL button for three seconds and release. 49/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 57: Calibration Menu
“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. 50/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 58: Motor Settings
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). 51/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 59: Motor Control
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. 52/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 60: Working With Cforce Mini Or Plus Motors
Calibration ■Press and hold the SETUP button for three seconds to start calibration. ■Press the SETEUP button during calibration to interrupt the process. 53/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 61: Camera Run
RUN button. Note: When using Run Simul, make sure that the camera is recording when indicated on the hand unit. 54/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 62: Setting Limits
Note: The displayed scale will flash while the lens limits are being set. Note: Each limited scale will be displayed on the hand unit. ■Press the LENS button to remove the lens limit 55/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 63: Setting Lens Limits In Combination With Knob Limits
Note: As long as there is a limit currently set the LENS LED will illuminate green. The limits will be shown on the hand unit display. ■To erase the limits press the slider LENS Button. 56/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 64: Locking Controllers
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. 57/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 65: Adjust Advanced Knob Torque
4.11. advanced knob Illumination ■Press the Select button to enter the menu. ■Scroll to “KNOB”, select “Illumina”, and select desired brightness. ■Press the MENU SELECT WHEEL to confirm. 58/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 66: Assigning Controllers
Focus). You can assign as many motors as you want to one control. Motors and controllers which are grayed out are currently not connected and cannot be configured. 59/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 67: Zoom Functions
Set the speed of the zoom axis to a value between 0-99 Sensitivity Set the touch sensitivity of the joystick to “MIN”, “MID” or “MAX”. 60/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 68 Assign a user button function (ZAP, LENS, REC, RET, MARKER, SPD UP, SPD DOWN) to one of the buttons (BUTTON 1, BUTTON 2, BUTTON UP, BUTTON DOWN). 61/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 69: Zooming
The RET function replays the last clip from the camera MARKER The MARKER function allows you to set markers on the zoom scale and to jump between those 62/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 70 SPD UP The SPD UP function allows you to increase the zoom speed SPD DOWN The SPD DOWN function allows you to decrease the zoom speed 63/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 71: Setting Zoom Limits
Direction can be changed through the zoom units menu. ■Go to the menu “MOTORS“ select the appropriate motor, then select the menu “DIR X“ and set the direction as needed. 64/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 72: Using The Knob Solo
■When the blue reference LED is illuminated, turn the focus knob to increase or decrease the brightness of the marker ring illumination. ■Press the LENS button to confirm preferred illumination brighness. 65/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 73: Stealth Mode
Note: Stealth Mode disables all camin and cforce LEDs except for the USB and TC LEDs on the camin 8M and 8M-TC. Note: Stealth Mode will be deactivated if the camin is power cycled. 66/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 74: Creating / Editing A Lens File Using The Cvolution Hand Unit
- Press “sel” using the MENU SELECT WHEEL if you want to edit the next digit ■ - Press “done” once finished ■ Select the unit type of the lens (imperial or metric) ■ 67/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 75: Focus Scale
“sel”. 4.16.2. Iris scale In order to create an iris scale, move the scale controller to the closed iris position. ■ 68/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 76: T-Stop
Press the MENU SELECT WHEEL to set the value. ■ If you have already set your open iris value within the previous menu, press “skip” ■ to continue. 69/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 77: Zoom Scale
4.17. Working with Pre- Marked Marker Rings To save time marking your focus marker rings for each lens, cmotion have introduced 3 imperial and 3 metric pre-engraved marker rings for your cvolution system. With engraved scales from infinity to 3 close focus values, they are available for left and right handed operators and can be used with a range of both wide and telephoto lenses. -
Page 78: Working With Lens Data
Note: Up to 20 lens files can be stored and uploaded using the cvolution hand unit as described in section 4.16 and 4.17.2. Note: Up to 14 lens files can be uploaded from cworld and saved 71/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 79 USB drive. Note: Systems connected wireless or cabled with ARRI Alexa Plus, Alexa Mini and UMC-4 will display ARRI LDS on the hand unit’s main display. 72/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 80: Loading A Lens File From The Cvolution Hand Unit
■Select LENS, “Load Lens”. ■ Use the MENU SELECT WHEEL to highlight the desired lens and press ‘Yes’ to confirm and load the lens data. 73/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 81: Loading A Lens When Using A Camin 8M
■Press the MENU SELECT WHEEL twice to enter the Menu. ■Select LENS, “Invert Focus” or “Invert Zoom” or “Invert Iris” respectively. ■Confirm by pressing “yes”. 74/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 82: Delete Lens
Only lens files created on the hand unit can be edited. In order to unload a lens file, please refer to section 4.18.4. on page 72 of this manual. 75/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 83: Working With A Range Finder
In order to use autofocus with an ARRI UDM-1, a Cinematography electronics Cine Tape Measure or a cmotion cfinder III, a lens file needs to be loaded in the camin, a lens motor needs to be connected, engaged with the lens and assigned to focus. For further information on how to create, load and manage lens data, please refer to section 4.16. - Page 84 Note: For further information on how to work with cfinder III, please refer to the cfinder III user guide. 77/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 85: Software Version
If you want to find out which software version your cvolution system components are running, select “ABOUT” from the hand unit main menu. If you contact the cmotion support team with any technical enquiries, you will be asked to confirm which software your system is running. -
Page 86: Working With Arri Alexa Cameras
The motor ports on all ARRI Alexa Plus cameras are assigned and labeled as Focus, Iris and Zoom. It is not possible to change motor assignment of these motor ports through the cvolution “MOTORS” menu. 79/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 87: Motor Calibration
■Press the yellow ‘CAL’ button to access the calibration menu. ■Turning the “SELECT” wheel to select ‘Skip’ or ‘All’ as above. ■Press the “SELECT” button to confirm. 80/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 88: Features Not Available With Arri Alexa Plus
NOTE: Factory settings can only be reset when a hand unit is paired with a cvolution camin. NOTE: At time of writing, only ARRI CLM-x motors can be connected directly to ARRI Alexa Plus cameras. 81/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 89: Working With An Alexa Mini
Note: Regular cforce motors can only be assigned to F, I and Z when connected to a cvolution camin, cworld or compact LCS hand unit. 82/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 90: Motor Calibration
Alexa Mini viewfinder menu or the cvolution hand unit menu. NOTE: It is possible to change the direction of each motor through either the Alexa Mini viewfinder menu or the cvolution hand unit menu. 83/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 91: D System Operation
‘active’ motor by its serial number. ■Once the necessary motor is highlighted, press the “SELECT” button and assign the motor to the desired scale (Focus, Iris, Zoom, Interaxial, Convergence). 84/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 92 Note: If you want to assign more than two motors to a single scale (e.g. Panoramic/Virtual Reality setups), simply assign the corresponding motors to the required scale. 85/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 93: Synchronizing Scales
“QSYN” button is pressed again. Note: The Master motor is the one connected to the motor port with the lowest number. E.g. M1 = Master / M3 = Slave. 86/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 94 ■Press the LENS (“save”) button to store this synchronization point. POINTS 1/32 will be displayed. ■Repeat this process until you have created an offset for each ‘Slave’ value that does not match the ‘Master’ value. 87/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 95 ALL and confirming [yes]. Note: If you reset the camin to factory defaults, you will also be asked whether you want to clear all sync points. 88/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 96: Save/Load User Settings
■Select one of the slots, e.g. “User1“ and press “Select“. ■Wait for “Data successfully loaded / loaded from USB” and press “exit”. NOTE: You cannot load empty settings. 89/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 97: Cvolution System Setup For Mirror Rigs
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. 90/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 98: Setting The Zero Point
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. 91/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 99: Setting Convergence/Interaxial Scaling
■Set the desired maximum using the MENU SELECT WHEEL. When done press the wheel to switch to setting the minimum. ■Set the desired minimum and press “done” to save and exit. 92/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 100: Automatic Convergence
■To unlink linked scales and clear sync points enter “Sync” and select “Clear All”, press “Select” and confirm by pressing yes. 93/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 101: Controlling H.i.t
■Enter the MAIN MENU, scroll to “KNOB” or “Slider”. ■Press the MENU SELECT WHEEL to enter. ■Select “H.I.T.” from the Scale Menu and press “sel” to confirm. 94/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 102: Troubleshooting
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. 95/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 103: Time Code And Meta Data
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. 96/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 104: Hand Unit Setup
For information on assigning buttons refer to page 101. When a time code signal is present “TC” will be visible on the hand unit display. 97/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 105: Time Code Operation
CBUS. This data can be used for motion control and external recording. For more information on data stream, please contact the cmotion support team. 98/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 106: Reference Section
LENS button goes back one step in the menu and KNOB exits the menu. ■To enter the menu, press the MENU SELECT WHEEL twice. Note: In this menu guide, the factory default settings will be underlined. 99/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 107 Select premarked focus ring. Available for right or left handed configurations Slider Scale Focus, Iris, Zoom, Conv, Interax, Mirror, Tilt, Rotation, Select for which function the slider is used. 100/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 108 LASER activates the laser pointer of cfinder III as long as the button is being pressed. (WARNING: Do not point at eyes while the laser pointer is activated!) OFF disables the button. 101/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 109 This setting allows to save up to 32 sync points to CLEAR ALL match lenses for 3D/Panoramic operation. Refer to section 6.1 on page 84 for more information. 102/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 110 III for 30 seconds Warning: Always avoid direct eye contact with the beam of the red alignment laser. ABOUT Displays current software versions of all connected components. 103/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 111: Connectors And Controls On The Camin 3M
Camera /3rd party interface. If your camera is capable of communicating with the camin, it can be connected to the EXT port for camera control. You can also connect two cameras to EXT via split cable. 104/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 112: Connectors And Controls On The Camin 2M/4M/8M And 8M-Tc
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. 105/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 113: Led Status Camin 2M/4M/8M
Do not disconnect the TC in Red, followed by Green Syncing with TC signal cable Flashing Red, Red TC out of sync Re-sync with TC generator 106/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 114: Leds, Connectors And Buttons On The Cvolution Hand Unit
This allows mounting the zoom module as well as connection to the camin via cbus cable. It can also be used for software updates. 107/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 115 Battery port Insert the cmotion battery in the battery port to power the hand unit. For cable operation, a battery is not necessary. 108/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 116: Led Status Cvolution Hand Unit
KNOB LEDs System idle MIDDLE LED GREEN Manual focus match- es cfocas range finder value RED LED BAR Indicates focus cor- rection is necessary 109/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 117: Troubleshooting
Menu. camin 4M/8M only: Check if camin power switch is set to ON 2. Zoom axis does not move Check zoom unit speed setting. 110/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 118: Version History
■V 1.08 updated software release package 2015_03, January 11th, 2016. ■V 1.09 updated software release package 2017_01, January 12th, 2017 ■V 1.10 updated software release package 2018_01, January 9th, 2018 111/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 119 112/112 All content © 2017, cmotion GmbH. All specifications subject to change without notice. http://www.cmotion.eu...
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