4 September 2019
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CINETAPE 2
CINETAPE 2
The Cinematography Electronics CineTape2 is a lightweight and versatile ultrasonic distance measuring
system for any film or digital camera. It provides quick continuous distance measurements and is
compatible with all camera and lens configurations.
The System consists of the CineTape2 Control and the Sensor Horns. A Sensor Cable electrically
connects the CineTape2 to the Sensor Horns, and a Power Cable connects the CineTape2 to the
camera’s accessory connector.
MOUNTING the CONTROL
The solid aluminum case has our standard dovetail-mounting slot along with multiple ¼-20 threaded
attachment holes. The flat back surface of the CineTape2 is also a good area to attach Velcro. These
mounting choices, and the optional Mini Dogbone bracket, provide simple and secure mounting to
cameras, matte-boxes or cheese plates.
MOUNTING the SENSOR HORNS (Sensor Assembly)
The Sensor Horns have an integral pan / tilt head which includes a combo stud for attaching to the
camera or matte-box. The combo stud has a 3/8-16 threaded stud, a ¼-20 threaded hole, and a stepped
shaft with 5/8-inch, 15 mm, and 19 mm diameter steps. These provide numerous attachment
configurations. Attaching the Horns to the camera is preferred, so that the distance to the Focal-Plane
remains constant with lens changes. Always mount the sensors forward of any handles or cables and
pointed towards the subject. (More information is detailed in the “Setting the Focal-Plane offset” area of
these instructions.)
DISTANCE DISPLAY (Numeric Display)
The bright red LED display is located prominently on the front face of the CineTape2. This four-digit
readout shows the measured distance to the subject. The distance is displayed in either Feet or Meters,
and is selectable through the power-up menu. When in the Feet mode, the left two digits indicate “feet”
and the right two digits indicate “inches”. When in the Meters mode, the left two digits indicate “meters”
and the right two digits indicate “centimeters”. Four small squares on the display show that the subject is
out of range. As a reminder, the CineTape2 displays the word “horn" until the Sensor Horns are
connected. The display brightness is adjustable in either the Power-up menu or with the CineTape AIR
App on your iPhone. (More information is detailed in the “Power-up menu” and “CineTape AIR App” areas
of these instructions.)
SENSE LED INDICATOR
The green Sense LED indicator (engraved SENSE) is located on the front face near the right edge. This
green indicator glows when the sensor horns receive a signal from the subject. If the subject is out of
range, the green sense indicator turns off. (More information is detailed in the “Adjusting the Sensitivity”
area of these instructions.)
FOCAL-PLANE LED INDICATOR
The yellow Focal-Plane LED indicator (engraved Push Hold FOCAL-PLANE) is located on the front face
near the right edge. This indicator glows yellow when the CineTape2 is in the Focal-Plane adjustment
mode. (More information is detailed in the “Setting the Focal-Plane offset” area of these instructions.)
4-Sep-19
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