eMotimo spectrum ST4, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...eMotimo spectrum ST4 Firmware R007 V 1 1 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...wering spectrum ST4 10 Controller 11 Remote LED Flash Indications 12 Remote Information 13 Screen Map 14 Screen Map 15 Live Motion Motor Preset feel 16 Live Motion Motor Preset feel 19 Live Motion Exp...

Page 3: ...f warning caution excitement if you are used to other motion control The spectrum ST4 is going to push what is possible with motion control It will push you in the process if you let it Please take th...

Page 4: ...dors remove the power source from the unit immediately Discontinue further use and contact eMotimo support Avoid extreme temperature changes Electronic devices may be damaged by sudden and extreme cha...

Page 5: ...y not included What s Included in basic bundles spectrum ST4 Arca clamp ships mounted to spectrum tilt Controller Micro SD card 12V AC adapter Arca plate mounted to spectrum pan base L plate to mount...

Page 6: ...6 eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007 spectrum ST4 Hardware Map...

Page 7: ...7 Copyright 2018 eMotimo INC spectrum ST4 Electronics Map...

Page 8: ...der Step 3 Mount camera and L plate to tilt clamp Step 4 Optionally plug in camera triggering cables to camera port camera Step 5 Plug in 12 24 volt power and immediately press and release the center...

Page 9: ...rted 4 i o port The spectrum s i o port is used for serial communication to external devices 5 Remote control port This full sized USB port is dedicated to hold the PS4 Controller s wireless dongle If...

Page 10: ...ions Voltage 10 24VDC Current Minimum 2Amps 3 5A preferred Connector for power port 2 1mm x 5 5mm circular barrel connector center positive Warning Powering the spectrum for motor moves from any USB p...

Page 11: ...l The analogue sticks have a great feel to them the buttons are reactive and numerous the sensors like gyros and touch pads allow us creative options for control in the future and the rumble and light...

Page 12: ...ed Moves a visual preamble on PS Remote LED flashes Red Yellow Green Go in a 1 second preamble Also shows same condition afterwards Hint Bloop Light This is a pro tool for those who need blip lights t...

Page 13: ...ded but typical of many phones cameras to the PS4 and then USB end to a computer Look for an orange glow on the back of the PS4 while it is charging Once this turns off it is fully charged Watch out M...

Page 14: ...14 eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007 Live Motion Programmed Shots Screen Map...

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Page 16: ...elect the first menu setting Live Motion Now you are on a motor presets page that allows you to drive the head around and experiment with some predefined motor move profiles Important Note motor prese...

Page 17: ...grammed moves 2 DD Medium Quiet Medium Near silent medium damping mode For medium live and programmed moves 3 DD Medium Quiet Slow Near silent high damping mode For slow live and programmed moves 4 DD...

Page 18: ...speed moves 6 Quiet damped Quiet motors with our slowest speed and high torque and high damping Heavier cameras shooting video with smooth slow motion Great for shooting macro and telephoto 7 Turbo F...

Page 19: ...s Triangle L3 and R3 Programming a GoTo Frame 1 Target Set your target parameter by moving all 4 axis to a position you want to lock in as a preset Press X to lock in this position 2 Time Once Time is...

Page 20: ...y 24 30 60fps are selectable This setting defined how many times a second the spectrum st4 records its live position To start we recommend that you select the frame rate to match what your final video...

Page 21: ...ing your move back 2 You can play your move back at a different frame rate To do so scroll down to Frame rate select and scroll up and down to adjust You will notice your Play Time changing as you adj...

Page 22: ...remaining time and status Hitting X or the NavStick center button will pause the time lapse When paused you can scrub the move by using the DPad or NavStick directions The spectrum will move to the a...

Page 23: ...change it You do this by using the Center button on the spectrum NavStick or the X on the remote During the setup process when choosing values the DPad s up down buttons on the remote move values the...

Page 24: ...val the eMotimo spectrum will trigger your camera to start a shot every 2 0 seconds If you want to speed time more select a longer interval good for shots taken over a long duration of time If you wan...

Page 25: ...any movement occurs The ST4 will fire your camera 48 shots at the end of the shot after movement has finished If your final footage of your compiled shot is 24 FPS then these lead in out settings res...

Page 26: ...again to shoot Hint Backlash compensation When returning to start spectrum will jog past the start point then return back the start point from the other direction This is for backlash compensation We...

Page 27: ...ts next position Manually triggering a shot for stop motion from the PS4 Dualshock a On your ST4 set up a timelapse shot and start it b Pause the program by hitting the X button or the center of the o...

Page 28: ...ingle frame a Viewfinder Corner 1 Our solution is for you to define the Angle of View by looking through your camera s lens to set a couple of points Start by setting your Corner 1 To do this highligh...

Page 29: ...panorama this overlap may be larger b Boundary 1 Use the remote to pan and tilt until you have framed the top left corner of your panorama Once you are satisfied with the first frame press X to conti...

Page 30: ...ii Typewriter This type of movement will travel in rows in one direction then advance to the next row by tilting while returning to the original pan position This method allows for easier stitching w...

Page 31: ...ed to taller solutions where a portrait shot can tuck in better for larger camera bodies 1 Basic Setup a Start point Press X to select your start point Move spectrum while looking through your cameras...

Page 32: ...utter release port Press X to run your move 2 Extra Rows The default is one row of shots If you are interested in adding rows you can do so here a Top Row If you want to shoot a row above where your s...

Page 33: ...t this brightness to 0 and have your display turn off completely during a move to avoid any unwanted light Screen Flip Are you under slinging spectrum Need to invert the screen to read it Press X butt...

Page 34: ...s the default regular setting b On Reversed Invert the movement of an axis by selecting On Reverse for that axis c Hold Turn an axis off from movement but continue to power it by selecting hold This i...

Page 35: ...oftware please reach out to us directly at sales eMotimo com for details c Ext Trig refer to page 27 If you are using spectrum with an external trigger often times used for bulb ramping select Ext Tri...

Page 36: ...eps a Power the spectrum Using the NavStick select the settings menu and move the pointer to Pair New Remote but do not select it The text will remain non highlighted b On the PS4 remote Press and hol...

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