CAME-TV CAME-ASTRAL User manual

CAME-ASTRAL
Wireless Follow Focus
System
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One: Brief Introduction:
The CAME-TV Came-Astral is a wireless professional follow focus system designed for industry professionals. It
features a reliable control of focus, iris, zoom, and comes with a remote controller & motor. The controller
features a control knob and a quick focus button to configure the OLED display. The maximum output speed of
the motor is 250rpm. Torque is high up to 0.50Nm and motor noise is low at 25db (with rotation speed at 100
rpm). With 2.4GHz wireless communication, the controller and the focus motor will be automatically paired
after being turned on. The maximum transmission range is 100 meters (328 feet). The controller has a built-in
3.7V/1000mAh lithium-ion battery. The OLED display on the controller indicates the battery level in real time.
When the battery is low, it can be charged through the Micro USB interface. The working time in the fully
charged state is approximately 8 hours.
Two: Controller
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1. Power Button
2. USB Interface
3. Antenna
4. Torque Button
5. Limitation Pins
6. Marking Disk
7. Focus Knob
8. OLED Display
9. Rec Button
10. Photo Button
11. A/B/C/D Point Button
12. Function Button
14 13.Lanyard Attachment
14.1/4’’ Thread
15.Marking Disk Indicator

1. Power Button: Perform long press for 3 seconds to turn on/off.
2. Micro USB Port: For Charging and upgrading firmware. Charging input is5V/1A.
3. Antenna: 2.4GHz/2dbi.
4. Torque Button: To adjust the torque. Rotate counterclockwise for lighter and clockwise for harder torque.
5. Limitation Pins: To adjust the rotation angle of the hand-wheel.
6. Marking Disk: To mark focus in the disk.
7. Focus Knob: Adjust the rotation angle of the hand-wheel to control the focus, iris, and zoom of the camera
lens with the motor. The rotation angle sensor has a resolution of12bit.
8. OLED Display: Display battery level, connection status, calibration status, travel, memory point, function
menu, etc.
9. Rec Button: Tap once to start recording, twice to stop recording.
10. Photo Button: Used to focus and take photos. This button is a two-segment button by pressing down.
Press the first segment to focus camera, then press the second segment to take photos.
11. A/B/C/D Point Button: First adjust the focus position by adjusting the Focus Knob. Then long press one
of these buttons for 3 seconds to mark the current focus with a result of the corresponding letter will be
displayed on the OLED screen displays. Perform a second long press to cancel the memory focus. The
corresponding letter on the screen will then disappear. The four buttons A/B/C/D can set 4 focus memory
positions. When the memory point is set, tap the button once to quickly switch to the memory focus
position or exit the memory point position.
12. Function Button: Consists of 4 direction buttons and OK button. Press the OK button in the main interface
to enter the function main menu. After the function setting is completed, each time you tap the right
button, you can return to the previous interface and repeat the operation to return to the main interface.
Tap the up button once in the main interface to turn on/off the diskindicator.
13. Lanyard attachment: To attach the unit to the
lanyard.
14.1/4 Thread: to mount the unit onto other
accessories.
15. Marking Disk Indicator: To indicate the marking disk or use as lighting. Tap the UP button once in the
main interface to turn on/off the disk indicator.
Three: Controller Manual
OLED Manual Display:
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1. Battery Level
2.Focusing Knob Stroke Percentage
3 Focusing Knob Stroke Progress
Bar
4 OK for Calibration complete while TX not
5 Signal Intensity. TX means not connected.
6 Memory point: A B C D
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Select
“AUTOMATIC”, press
“OK” button
Press“OK”button to
start calibration.
The motor gear will
drive lens rotate
clockwise and
counterclockwise.
It collects two
ENDPOINTS
automatically.
When it rotates
clockwise, locked-
rotor of motor gear
will be identified as
ENDPOINTS 1, then
it will rotate
counterclockwise
automatically.
When it rotate
counterclockwise,
locked-rotor of
motor gear will be
identified as
ENDPOINT 2.
Press “OK” button to
save this record and
save the calibration
data.
1. CALIBRATION
On the main page ,please press“OK” button to enter MEMU：
Select “1. CALIBRATE”, then press “OK” button to enter
“CALIBRATE” page
For the first time use, please calibrate once to check the overall stroke of the lens, so that the controller can
precisely control the stroke position of the camera lens. The motor will automatically record and save the last
calibration data. After this, there is no need to calibrate every time. If a new lens is used, or the position of the
focus motor, or the gear tooth position is changed, the lens stroke will then need to be re-calibrated
automatically or manually. It supports AUTOMATIC , Manual(M-hand/M-remote), Emitter-hand Calibration.
1)AUTOMATIC Calibration:
If the camera lens has a mechanical limit, it is recommended to calibrate the camera lens with the Automatic
calibration function.
Please make sure the gear of the motor and lens are installed correctly first.
If FAIL, please check the lens limit, adjust CALI-
Torque and CALI-Speed to Max, then calibrate
again.
On the main page ,please press“OK” button to enter MEMU，steps as follows：“CALIBRATE” -> “AUTOMATIC”
-> “START” -> “ENDPOINT1” -> “ENDPOINT2” -> “DONE” ->Press “OK” button to save this record and save the
calibration data. After the calibration is completed, press the Right button to return to the main page.

Select “M-hand”,
press“OK”button
Press“OK” button to
start M-hand
calibration.
Rotate the lens
clockwise by hand,
press ‘”OK”to collect
ENDPOINTS 1.
Rotate the lens ccw. by
hand, press ‘”OK”to
collect ENDPOINTS 2.
Press “OK” button to save
this record and save the
calibration data.
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Manual Calibration:
Manual calibration is recommended when the lens has no mechanical limit. Manual calibration can use only part
of the stroke of the camera lens.
Please make sure the gear of the focus motor and lens are installed correctly first.
Manual calibration is divided into M-hand and M-remote modes as below:
2)M-hand Calibration Manual
If FAIL,
please check the lens endpoints,
then make Calibration again.
On the main page ,please press“OK” button to enter MENU, steps as follows：“CALIBRATE” -> “M-hand” ->
“START” -> “ENDPOINT1” -> “ENDPOINT2” -> “DONE” ->Press “OK” button to save this record and save the
calibration data. After the calibration is completed, press the Right button to return to the main page.
3)M-remote by Controller Button :
Select “M-remote”,
press“OK”button.
Press“OK”button to
start M-remote
calibration
Press and hold
button until the lens
reach the limit and is
stuck clockwise. The
stuck point will be
automatically
identified as Endpoint
1
Press and hold
button until the lens
reach the limit and is
stuck
counterclockwise. The
stuck point will be
automatically
identified as Endpoint
2
Press “OK” button to save
this record and save the
calibration data.
If FAIL, please check the lens endpoints;
please check network connection if
remote doesn’t work, then Calibrate
again.

Select“Emitter-
hand”,press“OK”
button.
Press“OK”button to
start Emitter-hand
Calibration
Rotate to remote
knob to the MAX-
POINT clockwise,
then press “OK”
button to collect it.
Rotate to remote
knob to the MIN-
POINT CCW, then
press “OK” button to
collect it.
Press “OK” button to save
this record and save the
calibration data.
On the main page, please press“OK” button to enter MENU, steps as follows: “CALIBRATE” -> “M-remote” ->
“START” -> “ENDPOINT1” -> “ENDPOINT2” -> “DONE” ->Press “OK” button to save this record and save the
calibration data. After the calibration is completed, press the Right button to return to the main page.
After the calibration with the focus motor, the parameters are automatically saved and recalled. The OLED
screen displays “OK” to indicate that the focus motor has been calibrated. If “OK” is not displayed on the
screen, the motor is not yet calibrated. The motor cannot be controlled by the controller in this case.
4)Emitter-hand Calibration by Controller
1.Adjust the Limitation
Pins to the position as
below image and
tighten them, rotate the
knob to the end of CCW.
2.If the stroke
percentage is not 0%,
press and hold“OK” for
5 seconds until
“Lock”sign appear.
4. Long press“OK” for 5
seconds，“Lock”sign
disappear means it has
reset.
5. After it reset，then please follow these steps to make the Emitter-hand Calibration :
If FAIL is encountered, make sure
the value of MAX-POINT is lower
than of MAX-POINT, then make
steps 1-5 to calibrate it again.
After the calibration is complete, press the Right button to return to the main page.
3. Make sure you still press OK
button and then Press the
power button.Then release
“OK” button,the remote knob
is set as 0.0% now.
Make sure step 2 and 3 is
done at the same time.

2.MOTOR
Press OK button in Main Page to enter Menu Page:
Select“2.MOTOR” and press OK button Enter Motor Main Page
1)CONNECT
2)CHANNEL: To set the communication channel between the controller and the motor. It has a total of 16
communication channels from 20-36, allowing 16 sets of CAME-TV wireless follow focus system to be used in
the same area at the same time.
Select Channel, Press
OK button to enter
3)SPEED
Press UP and Down Button to
select different channels and
press OK to confirm. Press
RIGHT button to return.
RUN-Speed: Motor running speed setting, running speed setting range 1-100, maximum running speed
250rpm.
Select SPEED, Press OK
button to enter
Select RUN-Speed,
Press OK
Press UP and Down Button to
select different speed and press
OK to confirm. Press RIGHT
button to return to homepage.
Default setting is connected.
Select“CONNECT”and
press OK button.
Press OK button to start
the connection process
(motor must be on first).
Long press the Frequency
auto matching button
while it shows
“Connect…”, then
they will be connected
automatically.
Press OK button to save
it. (Connection process
only needed once). Then
press Right Button to
homepage.

CALI-Speed: Motor calibration speed setting, calibration speed setting range 1-10, maximum operating
speed 25rpm.
Select SPEED, Press OK
button to enter
Select CALI-Speed, Press
OK
Press UP and Down Button to
select different speed and press OK
to confirm. Press RIGHT button to
return to homepage.

4)TORQUE
RUN-Torque: Motor running torque setting, torque setting range:MINIMUM/MEDIAN/MAXIMUM,
maximum torque output 0.50Nm;
Select “TORQUE, Press
“OK” button to enter
Torque settings.
Select“RUN-Torque”, Press
“OK” button to enter Torque
settings.
Press UP and Down Button to select
different torques and press OK to
confirm. Press RIGHT button to return
to homepage.
CALI-Torque: Motor calibration torque setting, torque setting range: MINIMUM/MEDIAN/MAXIMUM,
maximum torque output 0.25Nm.
Select “TORQUE, Press
“OK” button to enter
Torque settings.
Select“CALI-Torque”, Press
“OK” button to enter Torque
settings.
Press UP and Down Button to select
different torques and press OK to
confirm. Press RIGHT button to return
to homepage.
5)DIRECTION:
CW: rotate clockwise.
CCW: rotate counterclockwise
Select “DIRECTION”, press
OK button to enter
Direction settings.
Select “CW” or “CCW”, press OK
Button to confirm. Press RIGHT
Button to return to homepage.
3. A-B LAPSE Set switching speed for recorded focus :
SWITCH Speed speed range 1-10, Max: 250rpm.
Select “A-B LAPSE”, press OK
button to enter focus
settings.
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Select “SWITCH-Speed”,
press OK button to switch
Speed.
Press UP and Down Button to select
suitable speed and press OK to
confirm. Press RIGHT button to return
to homepage.

4. POWER OFF AutoPower-Off:
Set shutdown timer on controller if no operation takes place within selected time interval. You can choose
10min/30min/ 60min/Never OFF.
Select “POWER OFF”, press OK
button to enter Auto Power
off settings.
Press UP and Down Button to select suitable
time interval and press OK to confirm. Press
RIGHT button to return to homepage.
5. CAMERA camera settings:
This function is used to control mirrorless camera and DSLR cameras of Canon / Sony / Panasonic.
If motor firmware need to be upgraded, it should be operated with Canon selected.
6. DISPLAY Set screen direction:
NORMAL: displayed in the forward direction;
Select “DISPLAY”, press OK
button to enter screen
direction settings.
Select “Normal”, press OK
button to screen direction
Press Right Button to homepage.
REVERSE: displayed in reverse.
Select “DISPLAY”, press OK
button to enter screen
direction settings.
Select “Reverse”, press OK
button to enter screen
direction settings.
Press Right Button to homepage.

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7. DEFAULT restores default settings:
For normal use, it needs to be reset and calibrated after all settings are restored.
Select “DEFAULT”, press OK
button to restore default
settings.
Select “DEFAULT”, press “OK” button to restore
default settings. Once restore is done, both motor
and controller need to be calibrated again.
8. ABOUT
To check the firmware of Emitter and Receiver.
Select “ABOUT”, press OK
button to enter settings.
Press Right Button to homepage after
confirm.
Four: Focus Motor
1. Output gear
2. Assemble fasteners
13. Frequency auto matching
button
44. Antenna
5. Power input interface
56. Status indicator
7. Camera control interface
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1. Output gear: adjust the lens’ focus, aperture, zoom by engaging with the lens focusring.
2. Assemble fasteners: install the follower motor to the appropriatebracket.
3. Frequency auto matching button: When it cannot be connected because communication channel does not
match. Press this button to pair connection automatically.
4. Antenna: 2.4GHz/2dbi.
5. Power input interface: Use 0B series P06 6-core aviation socket, input power supply DC12-18V/1.5A, When
the power is connected, the motor will open automatically, and will wait for connection with the controller.
6. Status indicator: When it is disconnected, the blue lightflashes.
When connected successfully, the green light remainson.
When the input voltage is lower than 12V, the red light flashes.
Camera control interface: The interface type is MiniUSB-10P. It can be connected to the controlled camera for
remote control with a dedicated camera control cable.
Five: Specifications
General features
Working frequency: 2.415-2.473 GHz
Communication distance: 100 m (outdoor，no obstruction)
Transmit power: 0 dBm
Working temperature: -20 to 55 °C
Motor
Weight: 200g
Size: 100*85*32mm
Max torque: 0.50 Nm
Max run speed: 250 rpm
Working quiescent current: 70 mA (@12 V)
Stall current: 1.5 A (@12 V)
Working voltage: 12-18 V
Noise: <25 dB (@100 rpm)
Gear modulus: 0.8
Number of gear: 40
Controller
Weight: 250g
Size: 140*67*58mm
Battery type: LIPO
Battery voltage: 3.7 V
Battery capacity: 1000 mAh
Battery power: 3.70 Wh

Six: One Year Warranty
Xiamen Came Technology Co. ,Ltd
Address: 2204 Unit, B03 Building, Chengyi North Street NO.5, Software Park Phase III, Jimei District,
361021, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China
Tel: [phone] ext 601(from outside Americas areas) / ext 602(from Americas areas)
Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 18:00 (GMT+8)