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7
Quick Start
Quick Start
5
Calibrate Lens:
6
Turn Handheld Control Knob (page 8) and the motor will turn in unison. If you wish to
reverse motor direction, press the DIRECTION button on the Handheld. Now go shoot!
A. Auto Calibration: use with cinema lenses or lenses with hard stops
B. Manual Calibration: use with DSLR lenses or lenses without hard stops
1
Connect Control Cable to the Direct port on the Basestation. Connect opposite end to
your controller (Handheld, Fingerwheel, etc.). Use cable part #2-100-0012 for direct
tethered connect to Remote Handheld. Use cable part #2-100-0025 for Fingerwheel.
2
Follow steps 2-6 of Wireless Set-Up section.
Wired Set-Up
Congratulations on your purchase of the microRemote system. The microRemote system is
a versatile, expandable, remote focusing system. This booklet will guide you through the
setup and function of each component that is available for this system at this time. You may
not have purchased some of the items described within, as this manual is comprehensive
of the entire microRemote System. Please review this entire manual before attempting your
initial setup.
Your New microRemote
Quick Start Guide
1
Insert batteries into Handheld unit (page 9). Turn on Power Switch. All LEDs should flash
in sequence and then in unison, then settle into their operational mode.
a. Press the CAL button on the Basestation (page 10) to enter manual calibration.
b. The CAL indicator LED will blink. Press the UP button until you reach the end of
the lens' focus. Use UP/DOWN if you need to refine the position.
c. Press SET to set first focus point. The opposite LED will now blink, press the
corresponding arrow button until you reach the opposite end of the lens.
d. Press SET to set the second focus point. Your lens is now calibrated.
Wireless Set-Up
2
Plug in 7 pin Motor Cable (page 19) to Motor and Basestation. The larger right angle
connector connects to the Motor. See page 12 for proper cable installation.
3
Apply power to Basestation (via your wall mount, external battery, etc.) being careful NOT
to insert the Power connector into the Motor port (page 10). The motor light will then
blink, indicating the Basestation is ready for motor calibration.
4
Set your lens focus ring to the center. Mount motor to rig in the appropriate position (page
12,13). Press the drive gear against the lens gear using light pressure until teeth
interlock.
Make sure the motor is positioned somewhere in the middle of the lens' focus range.
Avoid starting at either end of the focus.
Press the
AUTO
button on the Basestation (page 10). The motor will travel from
one end of the lens to the other, then return to the position of the controller. Your
lens is now calibrated.
