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K-Circle Base Module Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 READ BEFORE TO OPERATE FOR THE FIRST TIME WARNING • Do not operate in wet environments • When not in use for long periods of time, recharge battery • Do not attempt to open the unit for inspection • Clean the unit wiping with a damp cloth •...
  • Page 3 BASE MODULE UNIT DESCRIPTION 1/4”-20 mount aluminum thread case power switch AF/Exit button 1/4”-20 mount 1/4”-20 mount thread thread Serial number power connector K-Link connector Lemo EGG.0B.304.CYM Lemo EGG.0B.302.CYM USB connector Lemo EGG.0B.306.CYM...

  • Page 4: Power On/Off

    GETTING STARTED - BASE MODULE RECHARGE THE UNIT The unit is powered with an internal li-ion battery. To recharge it, plug the charging connector to “power” socket on the back of the unit. The positive pole is marked on the connector with a red dot.
  • Page 5 USB cable BASE MODULE - DSLR SETTINGS To check how the parameters used by the K-Circle Base Module interact with Canon EOS camera settings, we recommend you follow what is written in the Canon EOS User Manual about settings for video recording.
  • Page 6 This function is used to disable the radio wireless system when using only the BASE MODULE. To disable, while the unit is turned on and not connected to a camera, hold button 3 for over than three seconds, then release. The unit will blink red (radio off) or green (radio on).
  • Page 7 STATUS LED - BASE MODULE Once the main unit is turned on, the software automatically check for a valid camera, if one is connected the main led turn orange for two seconds, then become steady green. The camera is then associated.
  • Page 8 COMPATIBILITY List of compatible DLSRs (at present Canon brand only) : • EOS 1D Mark IV • EOS 1DX • EOS 5D Mark II • EOS 5D Mark III • EOS 6D • EOS 7D • EOS 60D • EOS 500D/Rebel T1/Kiss X3 •...

  • Page 9: Important Notices

    • Use ONLY the provided 8.4v li-ion battery charger • Do not move focusing manually on the lens while operating the K-Circle, this may cause saved focus points to become inaccurate. • The system can have delays because is transmitting comands thru the USB port, it’s not a realtime system.

  • Page 10: Front Buttons

    BASE MODULE - FUNCTIONS FRONT BUTTONS (0) AF•EXIT autofocus • exit PRESS: exit from the current function, if inside Digital Zoom Position change axis. HOLD: perform AutoFocus / Metering while holding button. Release to stop. (1) LV•DZ•DZP liveview • digital zoom • digital zoom...
  • Page 11 (3) APE•SHU aperture • shutter PRESS: aperture change, rotate knob to change values, press to exit HOLD: shutter change, rotate knob to change values, press again to exit (4) MOD•WB•TLS mode • white balance • timelapse start PRESS: mode change, rotate knob to change param, press to exit HOLD: white balance change, rotate knob to change, press to exit LONG HOLD: start timelapse (programming is possible only with external software)
  • Page 12 The more you go faster, less you have precision in focus movement and also the responsiveness may vary on the lens type or brand you are using. Best value with most of lenses is around 11cps. The minumum is 8 blinks = 8 cps, maximum 50 blinks = 50 cps LONG HOLD: movie presets change (reactivity), cycle thru: 1 red blink = SLOW priority to speeds 1,2...
  • Page 13 (9) FP1•SFP1•SNS ocus point1 • set focus point1 • set near stop PRESS: focus point 1 recall ( works only while in SPEED 1 or SPEED 2) HOLD: focus point 1 set ( works only while in SPEED 1 or SPEED 2) LONG HOLD: set near limit stop of the lens (like mechanical limit) (10) FP2•SFP2•SFS ocus point2 •...
  • Page 14 Camera become not responsive • Turn off the camera, remove battery, wait 5 seconds - turn on again. If the green led is not steady, power cycle also the K-Circle unit. Focus points are not accurate • Make sure the CPS (commands per second) do not exceed 11 or lower.
  • Page 15 K-LINK COMMUNICATION PORT TO CONTROL ACCESSORIES The base module is equipped with a special communication port, called K-Link. This port is suitable to remotely command external accessories, and to connect future expansions. Is also used to connect and control different types of devices.
  • Page 17 REMOTE MODULE UNIT DESCRIPTION 1/4”-20 mount aluminum thread case power switch AF/Exit button 1/4”-20 mount 1/4”-20 mount thread thread Serial number power connector Lemo EGG.0B.302.CYM USB connector Lemo EGG.0B.306.CYM...
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED - REMOTE MODULE RECHARGE THE UNIT The unit is powered with an internal li-ion battery. To recharge it, plug the charging connector where there is written “power” on the back of the unit. The positive pole is marked on the connector with a red dot.
  • Page 19 Once the remote module is turned on, the software automatically check for a valid Base Module on the same Radio ID, if one is found the main led start to reflect the same state of the Base Module. If no wireless base module is found, the unit blink red.

  • Page 20: Remote Hold

    All buttons and the know will be disabled. To activate it, while the unit is turned on and associate to a base module, hold button 7 for over than three secons. The led will blink alternate red/orange and the hold function will be activated.
  • Page 21 • Make sure it is turned on correctly Controller led keeps blinking red • Make sure the wireless radio is activated • Make sure the base module is in range • Power cycle the remote module and get in range Controller lost the radio link •...
  • Page 22 QUICK FUNCTIONS TABLE BUTTON PRESS (press and release) HOLD (hold with 1 blink) LONG HOLD (hold with 2 blinks) FUNCTION AF•EXIT exit from current function perform Autofocus if in liveview, digital zoom LV•DZ•DZP digital zoom position 1x,5x,10x change Exposition compen- ISO•EXP change ISO sation...

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