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1. equipment list included in the package or with the website 3 Prepare your camera and lens rig and the Supports system 4 Lock your lens to the rig on the camera end and on the front end to avoid lens relocation during operation 5 Mount the LensDrive on the OmniHead or on a rig of your choice LensDrive is ready to mount on the OmniHead unit which comes with 15mm rods adapter plate and rods For other configurations you ll need a 3rd party 15mm standard support rods accessories Depending on your camera and lens configuration you may need to orient the LensDrive either in motor to front or motor to back configuration Use whatever configuration that works best for you Prepare the controllers system according to appropriate manuals and connect them to LensDrive integrated signal and power cable Finally connect signal cable to the LensDrive unit If you re planning on using shutter release cable to trigger the DSLR camera shutter connect it to the integrated signal and power cable and to your camera Move the lens gear and lens ring to the movement limit position or to a desired Starting position in case of lenses that support continuous rotation of control rings Engage the LensDrive gear to the lens ring gear and lock it with the knob to the Support rods Connect the power source to the integrated power and signal cable Proceed with calibration procedures as described in controllers systems manuals After calibra2. parts with user installable new or refurbished parts that DitoGear provides in fulfillment of its warranty obligation A replacement product or part including a user installable part that has been installed in accordance with instructions provided 10 by DitoGear assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement or repair whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes DitoGear s property Parts provided by DitoGear in fulfillment of its warranty obligation must be used in products for which warranty service is claimed When a refund is given the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to DitoGear and becomes DitoGear s property Exclusions and limitations To the extent permitted by law this warranty and the remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties remedies and conditions whether oral written statutory express or implied As permitted by applicable law DitoGear specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warran ties including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties against hidden or latent defects If DitoGear cannot lawfully disclaim statutory or implied war ranties then to the extent permitted by law all such warranties shall be limited in duration to
3. the duration of the express warranty and to the repair or replacement service as determined by DitoGear in its sole discretion Some states countries and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty or condition may last so the limitations described above may not apply to you No DitoGear reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for DitoGear The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non DitoGear hardware products even If packaged or sold with DitoGear hardware Manufacturers or suppliers other than DitoGear may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser but DitoGear in so far as permitted by law provides their products as is DitoGear does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free DitoGear is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product s use This warranty does not apply a to consumable parts such as batteries unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship b to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken elements on ports c to damage caused by use with non DitoGear pr
4. DITOGEAR LENSDRIVE OO USER S MANUAL Table of Contents Getting started GettingtoknowtheLensDrive 2 2 EL nn Setting up the LensDrive Using the LensDrive with DitoGear DragonBridge Conservation guidelines Obtaining Support Technical specifications Limited Warranty Miscellaneous Getting started Thank You very much for purchasing DitoGear motion control equipment We hope that the devices will meet your expectations bringing a great value to your productions This manual includes hardware instructions for using the DitoGear LensDrive Depending on the bundle you purchased and the configuration of you setup the unit may be controlled by differ ent controllers such as 1 A DitoGear OmniController 2 A DitoGear SmoothWheel 3 A multi axis real time joystick controller A DitoGear DragonBridge Interface 5 DitoGear Evolution software package and multi axis motion control interface Detailed instructions related to these devices has been delivered to you electronically with purchase of the device In case you can t find them download all manuals from www ditogear com user manuals Please follow the instructions in this manual to learn how to get the most of the DitoGear LensDrive and DitoGear motion control devices Please ensure to carefully read the safety instruc tions and precautions contained in this manual and corresponding contr
5. d provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last so the limitations described above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or by country or province This limited warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place DitoGear the warran tor under this limited warranty stands for Dito Productions Maria Paluch ul Krancowa 30 62 002 Suchy Las Poland Warranty DitoGear s warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set forth herein DitoGear warrants this DitoGear branded hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the date of retail purchase by the original end user purchaser Warranty Period If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period at its option and to the extent permitted by law DitoGear will either 1 repair the hardware defect at no charge using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or refurbished that is equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product DitoGear may request that you replace defective
6. ed by the type of controller used and calibration settings The LensDrive is compatible with MOD 0 8 gear stan dard which is common across the film industry and with 15mm rods support systems and accessories It may be used with the geared cine lenses or with DSLR lenses provided that they have been geared using 3rd party geared rings or the gear rings coming with the DitoGear LensDrive Professional Bundles Please note that there may exist some camera and lens configurations where it is not be possible to physically connect the LensDrive to your lens because the LensDrive body would collide with the lens or camera body lt is rare but in such case you should opt for a traction belt based mount ing option instead of direct gear to gear solution The LensDrive unit consists of the following elements main body 15mm rods hole with a lock knob internal controller reset button external gear unit 8 pin signal amp power cable connector UT Aa G N gt In addition the following elemnts are supplied or need to be sourced 1 Unit controller 2 Signal cable 3 Power source 4 Lens gears 5 Support rig 3 Setting up the LensDrive Follow the instructions below to setup the device for basic operation Using the device for the first time 1 Unpack the LensDrive and remove all bubble wraps Be careful not to use any sharp device in order not to scratch the surface of the equipment 2 Check the package contents with the
7. it When an excessive load is put on the axis motor or the device is not properly calibrated and the motor tries to work against physical limit the motor con troller will prevent the damage to the motor by cutting the power off You will hear the contin uous beep sound coming from the motor box It indicates the motor stall In this situation you need to press the reset button on the motor housing OmniSlider LensDrive or reconnect signal cable OmniHead and probably re calibrate the device Taking the above into account calibrate and oper ate the device carefully 2 Getting to know the LensDrive The DitoGear LensDrive is a motorized zoom focus iris drive unit based on precise and power efficient digitally controlled servo motors and has been designed for timelapse stop motion anima tion and real time operation with various devices In addition to controlling the lens gears it may be used creatively to drive light adjustment knobs or numerous other devices of your choice The LensDrive is a precisely machined unit con sisting of highest quality hardware and electronics housed in a sealed enclosure It is weather resis tant meaning that it may work under standard conditions including light rain or light show and low temperatures However it is not fully water resistant and should not be used under extreme conditions The LensDrive gear is capable of unlimited rota tion around its axis which may be only limit
8. oducts d to 1 damage caused by accident abuse misuse liquid contact fire earthquake or other external causes e to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by DitoGear f to damage caused by service including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not a representative of DitoGear g to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capabil ity without the written permission of DitoGear h to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product Except as provided in this warranty and to the extent permitted by law DitoGear is not responsible for direct special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition or under any other legal theory including but not limited to loss of use loss of revenue loss of actual or antic ipated profits including loss of profits on contracts loss of the use of money loss of anticipated savings loss of business loss of Opportunity loss of goodwill loss of reputation loss of damage to or any indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused including the replacement of equipment and prop erty The foregoing limitation shall not apply to death or personal injury claims or any statutory liability for intentional and gross negligent acts and or omissions Some states countries and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitati
9. ollers manuals prior to the first use of the device Should you need any assistance or support do not hesitate to contact us at support ditogear com Product version information This manual refers to DitoGear LensDrive V1 hardware version dated March 2012 Latest product manuals can always be found at www ditogear com user manuals Precautions for safe use and optimal LensDrive performance Please read and follow the guidelines below to use the LensDrive safely and ensure its best performance Caution INCAUTIOUS USE OF THE DEVICE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO YOUR BODY NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS OR FINGERS NEAR THE GEARS DURING OPERATION Caution DitoGear is not responsible for any damage to the LensDrive camera or other equipment caused by improper use of the device Caution Never DitoGear LensDrive Integrated Power Cable with the OmniSlider This can damage both OmniSlider and LensDrive Such damage is not subject of limited warranty repair Motor warning signals and benaviors The DitoGear OmniSlider Servo OmniHead and LensDrive are equipped with an internal low level servo motor controller protecting the motor and your equipment from damage in result of overload or physical blockage of the moving parts When the axis motor approaches the performance limit you will hear a short repeating beep from the motor box It indicates that the motor is working under high payload and is close to its performance lim
10. on of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclu sion may not apply to you Obtaining warranty service DitoGear will provide warranty service either i at an DitoGear Retail or DitoGear Authorized Service Provider ASP location where service is performed at the location or the DitoGear Retail or ASP may send the product to an DitoGear repair service location for service il by sending you prepaid way bills and if you no longer have the original packaging DitoGear may send you packaging material to enable you to ship the product to DitoGear s repair service location for service or ill by sending you customer installable new or refurbished replacement product or parts to enable you to service or exchange your own product DIY Service Upon receipt of the replacement product or part the original product or part becomes the property of DitoGear and you agree to follow instructions including if required arranging the return of original product or part to DitoGear in a timely manner When providing DIY Service requir ing the return of the original product or part DitoGear may require a credit card authorization as security for the retail price of the replacement product or part and applicable shipping costs If you follow instruc tions DitoGear will cancel the credit card authorization so you will not be charged for the product or part and shipping costs If you fail to return the replaced product or pa
11. rt as instructed or the replaced product or part is not eligible for warranty service DitoGear will charge the credit card for the authorized amount 12 Please access and review the online help resources at the DitoGear website www ditogear com and contained in the product manual before requesting warranty service If the product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources please contact DitoGear at support ditogear com Service options parts availability and response times may vary according to the country in which service is requested Service options are subject to change at any time You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country in which service is requested If you seek service In a country that is not the country of purchase you will comply with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties VAT and other associated taxes and charges For international service DitoGear may repair or exchange defective products and parts with com parable products and parts that comply with local standards In accordance with applicable law DitoGear may require that you furnish proof of purchase details before receiving warranty service Privacy DitoGear will maintain and use customer information in accordance with the DitoGear Customer Privacy Policy available at www ditogear com legal privacy policy 9 Miscellaneo
12. ting temperature Operating humidity The kit contents Kenn rare A608 1 Ibs MOD 0 8 compatible with the industry standard Yes w DitoGear SmoothWheel DitoGear Evolution and Dragonframe software eos 360 1 25s 360 35s with OmniController O 1A 0 2A 12V DC O 22 DE ASG Sey oe 20 to 80 The DitoGear LensDrive comes in a range of bundles and configurations Check the following website to learn about the kit contents http ditogear com products lensdrive bundles 8 Limited Warranty DitoGear One 1 Year Limited Warranty For DitoGear Products Only Consumer rights and restrictions For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or if different their country of residence the benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations This warranty does not exclude limit or Suspend any rights of consumers arising out of non conformity with a sales contract However as described below DitoGear disclaims statutory and implied warranties to the extent permitted by law and in so far as such warranties cannot be disclaimed all such warranties shall to the extent permitted by law be limited in duration to the duration of the express warranty described below and to the repair or replace ment service as determined by DitoGear in its sole discretion Some states countries an
13. tion the LensDrive is ready to work A Using the LensDrive with DitoGear DragonBridge Use the following values in the configuration of the Dragonframe controlled device to ensure proper operation 1 Impulses per degree 154 2 Steps per second max 100000 3 Backlash O Steps per second and backlash may be overriden by the values of your choice if needed Measure the backlash manually or try to estimate it to obtain the best performance 5 Conservation guidelines 1 While not in use LensDrive should be stored in a dry and dust free place preferably the Aluminum Transport Case from DitoGear 2 After use in humid or wet conditions make sure to clean the unit with a soft fabric Using 3rd party power adapters DitoGear recommends using original DitoGear OmniPower AC DC power adapter If using a 3rd party adapter make sure it meets the requirements detailed in technical specifications table Caution DitoGear is not responsible for any damage or failures caused by the use of a 3rd party power supply adapter 6 Obtaining Support In case of any technical issues that can t be solved by carefully reading the manuals do not hesitate to contact DitoGear support at support ditogear com 7 Technical specifications Technical specifications table Dimensions Weight Lens gear standard Electronic backlash compensation Angular positioning precision Real time operation speed Current draw Power supply Opera
14. us Trademarks and copyrights DitoGear DitoGear OmniController DitoGear OmniSlider DitoGear OmniHead and DitoGear LensDrive are trademarks of Dito Productions Maria Paluch ul Krancowa 30 62 002 Suchy Las Poland Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited All other trademarks referenced in this manual are used only for informative purposes and are property of their respective owners Disposal and recycling information The device and all batteries included with it must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regu lations The product must be disposed of separately from the household waste When your product reaches its end of life contact DitoGear or your local authorities to learn about recycling options WWW DITOGEAR COM
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