EASYLOOK ES10-01 User manual

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Video Assist Operation Manual
Manual Version 1.4.0 english
ES10-01
ES10-02
ES10-03

Easylook Video Assist
Operation Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Easylook Video Assist. You will
find this unit easy to operate and highly reliable.However, it is
essential that you read and understand this manual
thoroughly before working with the Easylook Video Assist.

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Table of Contents
Foreword 0
Part I Introduction 3
................................................................................................................................... 31 Main Features
................................................................................................................................... 32 Safety Measures
................................................................................................................................... 53 Symbolsused in thismanual
................................................................................................................................... 64 Overview
......................................................................................................................................................... 6Front ......................................................................................................................................................... 7Back
Part II Quickstart 9
................................................................................................................................... 91 First Steps
......................................................................................................................................................... 9Insert / Change Battery Pack
......................................................................................................................................................... 10Hard Disk Installation
................................................................................................................................... 112 Main Key Functions in brief
Part III The System 13
................................................................................................................................... 131 Main Unit ES10-01 Package Contents
................................................................................................................................... 132 Main Unit ES10-02 Package Contents
................................................................................................................................... 133 Main Unit ES10-03 Package Contents
................................................................................................................................... 144 Power Supply
......................................................................................................................................................... 14Insert / Change Battery Pack
......................................................................................................................................................... 14External Power Supply
................................................................................................................................... 155 Connections on the Back of the Unit
......................................................................................................................................................... 15Antenna / Wireless Operation (ES10-01 & ES-10-02 only)
......................................................................................................................................................... 15Video Line In
......................................................................................................................................................... 15Video Line Out
......................................................................................................................................................... 16Audio In ......................................................................................................................................................... 16Audio Out
......................................................................................................................................................... 16Earphone Jack
................................................................................................................................... 166 Monitor TFT Display (ES10-01 & ES-10-02 only)
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Brightness Control
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Contrast Control
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Color Saturation Control
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Mirror TFT display
......................................................................................................................................................... 184:3 / 16:9 change
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Color Bar
................................................................................................................................... 197 Data Display
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Brightness Adjustment of the Data Display
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Status Indicator
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Take Counter
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Timcode Display
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Playback Frame Rate Indicator
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Actual Playback / Camera Speed Indicator

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......................................................................................................................................................... 21Recording Time Left Display
......................................................................................................................................................... 21Wireless Channel Indicator
......................................................................................................................................................... 21Wireless Signal Strength Indicator
......................................................................................................................................................... 22Battery Status Indicator
................................................................................................................................... 228 Keypad
Part IV Operation 25
................................................................................................................................... 251 On/Off Switch
................................................................................................................................... 252 Standby Mode
................................................................................................................................... 253 Save and Reset Settings
................................................................................................................................... 264 Playback
......................................................................................................................................................... 26Pause Playback
......................................................................................................................................................... 26Fast Forward / Backward
......................................................................................................................................................... 27Alternative Speed Playback
......................................................................................................................................................... 27Playback with camera speed on/off
......................................................................................................................................................... 28Select Take to Playback
......................................................................................................................................................... 28Setting Standard Playback Speed Frame Rate
......................................................................................................................................................... 29Playback Mode (single, loop, stream)
................................................................................................................................... 295 Recording
......................................................................................................................................................... 30Manual Recording
......................................................................................................................................................... 30Automatic Recording
......................................................................................................................................................... 30Video Recording Resolution Setting
................................................................................................................................... 316 Delete the last Take
................................................................................................................................... 317 Delete all Takes
................................................................................................................................... 318 Line Mode
................................................................................................................................... 329 WirelessMode (change channel)
................................................................................................................................... 3210 Volume Control
................................................................................................................................... 3211 Warm Start Unit
................................................................................................................................... 3212 NTSC / PAL switch
................................................................................................................................... 3313 Hard Disk Installation
................................................................................................................................... 3314 Hard Disk Formatting
................................................................................................................................... 3415 Recalibrate the Battery StatusIndicator
Part V Appendix 37
................................................................................................................................... 371 Care and Maintenance
................................................................................................................................... 382 Technical specifications*
......................................................................................................................................................... 38Connector Pinouts
......................................................................................................................................................... 39Revision History
................................................................................................................................... 403 Declaration of Conformity
................................................................................................................................... 414 Foreign Language Quick Reference Guide
......................................................................................................................................................... 41German / Russian
......................................................................................................................................................... 44Spanish / Chinese
Part VI Troubleshooting 47
................................................................................................................................... 471 Unit does not switch on

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................................................................................................................................... 472 Unit does not switch off
................................................................................................................................... 473 Black TFT Display
................................................................................................................................... 474 No Picture on TFT Monitor and external Monitor
................................................................................................................................... 475 No Timecode in Data Display, abnormal Operation
................................................................................................................................... 476 Bad WirelessVideo Transmission
................................................................................................................................... 477 Auto Record Mode Malfunction
................................................................................................................................... 498 Wrong Camera Speedsdetected
................................................................................................................................... 499 Auto Playback Speed Mode Malfunction
................................................................................................................................... 5010 Battery Statusshows wrong Values
Part VII Accessories and Customer
Replaceable Units 53
................................................................................................................................... 531 Battery Pack ES01A-04
................................................................................................................................... 542 Battery Charger ES01A-05
................................................................................................................................... 553 Monitor Transmitter ES1S-01
................................................................................................................................... 574 Video Transmitter ES1S-02
................................................................................................................................... 595 Micro Transmitter ES1S-11
................................................................................................................................... 606 Transmission Booster ES1S-12
................................................................................................................................... 627 Recorder Bag ES01A-01
................................................................................................................................... 628 Hard Disk ES01A-03
................................................................................................................................... 639 Bracket Arm ES01A-02
................................................................................................................................... 6310 USB Docking Station HDE01-01
................................................................................................................................... 6411 Antenna
......................................................................................................................................................... 64Antenna REC AE01-01
......................................................................................................................................................... 64Antenna TR AE01-02
......................................................................................................................................................... 64Antenna MTR AE01-03
................................................................................................................................... 6512 Cables
......................................................................................................................................................... 65TR AS 1 CE01-01
......................................................................................................................................................... 65TR PS 1 CE01-02
......................................................................................................................................................... 65TR ATS 1 CE01-03
......................................................................................................................................................... 65TR MS 1 CE01-04
......................................................................................................................................................... 65Video BNC CE02-01
Index 66

Part I

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most innovative and reliable mobile digital video
assist solutions on the market today. The Easylook Video Assist meets the requirements and
demands of a modern film set, with "video village" becoming more and more important. The Easylook
Video Assist was developed by people working professionally on a modern film set with the constant
need for video assist and playback. The experience of video operators, camera crews, directors and
producers is incorporated in the Easylook Video Assist. It is the intention of Easylook System to
facilitate not only the life of video assist operators, but also the life of everybody else, who is
depending on a reliable video feedback. The Easylook Video Assist is designed for intuitive and
hassle free handling, while featuring highly sophisticated video playback speed simulations. With
features like the autorecord function or the wireless video transmission the Easylook Video Assist
is not able to substitute a human video assist operator but it will make his work much easier.
1.1 Main Features
·intuitive operation
·solid design
·integrated 7" TFT-Display
·battery operated (LI-Ion battery integrated and exchangeable)
·wireless video transmission
·autorecord function - no user interference required for a camera triggered video recording
·variable playback frame rate 1-360 fps forward and backward
·wide range of accessories available
·up to 10,5 hours of recording on one hard disk
·digital video recording
·copy, edit and store video clips recorded on the Easyslook Video Assist on any Apple or
Windows computer
·industry standard professional connectors
·NTSC / PAL
1.2 Safety Measures
WARNING! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit or any part described in
this manual to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not block ventilation openings.
·Disconnect the Easylook Video Assist from the power supply (and from all other devices)
immediately if the presence of smoke or an acrid smell suggests that a malfunction has occurred.
·Disconnect the Easylook Video Assist from the power supply (and from all other devices)
immediately in the event of a fault arising.

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·Always disconnect the Easylook Video Assist from the power supply and take out the battery
pack before opening its housing.
·MAINTAIN good ventilation; covering of ventilation slots or holes may cause malfunction.
Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort,
and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable
these features.
·Please note that only suitably qualified electrical technicians are authorized to carry out
installation or servicing work on this unit.
·If you intend to take the Easylook Video Assist out of service for an extended period, disconnect it
from the power supply and ensure that it is stored in a dry, weather-protected location.
·Do not allow liquids of any type to get inside the unit (e.g. by placing a full container on top of the
device, or when cleaning).
·If liquid does enter the housing, shut the unit down at once and have it examined by a qualified
service technician.
·Take care to ensure that no cable or wire fitted to the unit becomes pinched, trapped or otherwise
damaged. Replace any damaged wiring at once.
·If hazard-free operation of the unit cannot be guaranteed, take it out of service immediately and
ensure that it cannot be reconnected by accident. Hazard-free operation is no longer possible in
the following situations (among others):
ovisible damage to the housing or wiring,
oobjects have been inserted,
oafter long-term storage in unfavorable conditions (e.g. damp) or after particularly rough
handling during transport. Have the unit examined by Easylook Systems then.
·Do not leave the base of the Easylook Video Assist in contact with your lap or any part of
your body for an extended period when the unit is functioning. The Easylook Video Assist
produces some heat during normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause
discomfort or, potentially, a skin burn.
·The installation tasks described in this manual are to be carried out by adequately trained
technicians only.
·Any modifications to the unit are likewise the exclusive preserve of trained electrical specialists.
·All maintenance and repair operations should be carried out by trained electrical specialists only.
·Unauthorized repairs can lead to personal injury, material damage or harm to the unit itself.
·Operate this unit strictly according to the instructions contained in this manual.
·Unauthorized operation can lead to personal injury, material damage or harm to the unit.

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1.3 Symbols used in this manual
è Note This symbol is used to identify special operating features of the unit.
! Caution This symbol identifies hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material
damage.
xxx - indicates replacement characters for the actual screen content
è Each recording made by the Easylook Video Assist is referred to as one take.