eMotimo spectrum ST4 User manual

spectrum
a new class of motion control
Quick Start Guide

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Welcome to your eMotimo spectrum ST4!
Follow the easy steps in this quick start guide to set up your spectrum ST4 and
begin shooting.
Customer Service:
[email protected]
support.eMotimo.com
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Getting started
What’s included
(In a basic spectrum purchase, before accessories)
What’s not included
(Important accessories sold separately)
spectrum ST4
Arca clamp ships
mounted to
spectrum tilt
L-plate to mount
camera to
spectrum
Controller Micro SD card 12V AC adapter
Arca plate mounted
to spectrum pan base
Camera shutter
cable
Hard case
Portable battery
QR clamp for
pan mounting
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Controller
Intuitive, wireless gaming controller for fast, multi-axis setup.
D-Pad: Navigate interface
Left joystick: Controls live motion
Right joystick: Controls live motion
X button: Select/advance
For all other button functions, see instruction manual at support.eMotimo.com
Micro USB charging
R2 triggerL2 trigger
R1 buttonL1 button
LED
Track pad
Share
Options
D-Pad
Square
Triangle
Circle
X button
PS pair
Right
joystick
press for R3
Left
joystick
press for L3
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Hardware setup
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Step #1 Mount spectrum pan axis
arca plate to arca clamp on tripod or
slider.
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 PS button. Remote shows
blue LED when connected.
Step #6 Shoot something amazing.
Step #2 Mount camera to arca
compatible L-plate.

Hardware M3 & M4 accessories
Spectrum was designed to work well with accessories created by eMotimo and
by approved 3rd parties. The two powered motor ports (M3 & M4) drive motion
with sliders, carts, turntables, and Fz motors. Coordinating all axes from a single,
integrated controller simplies setup and ensures accurate and repeatable moves.
The eMotimo focus FZ accessory will plug into the
M3 or M4 port on the spectrum to enable live control of
focus, or use key frames, stops, and presets to hit your
marks every time.
By mounting eMotimo adapter kits and connecting eMotimo motors to the M3
port, the spectrum ST4 can drive coordinated linear motion with several third-
party sliders. Speeds, capacities, length, and capabilities vary by brand and
conguration. This is one of the
most common ways customers
expand their motion
control capabilities with the
spectrum ST4.
The eMotimo Turntable is incredibly precise,
repeatable, durable, and easy to use. This simple
product produces stunning results for capturing
fashion, food, and products large and small.
The eMotimo Cart is designed for
capturing extremely long movements
and curved or wraparound shots.
Get a creative shot when you don’t
have time or space for a rail.
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Ports / control
M3 external
motor port
camera
shutter
port i/o
(in / out)
port
power
bluetooth
remote
dongle
USB micro SD
card
M4 external
motor port
navigation
joystick
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Warnings
1) Make sure everything is connected correctly and tightened down before
starting your move. With arca dovetail clamps, it’s best practice to slide the plate
into the clamp and tighten down rmly to secure with thumb screw.
2) Keep cables clear and out of the way of your move. Watch out for your power
or your accessories cables getting wrapped around your tripod or caught on your
slider during a move.
3) Be aware of your surroundings before moving live. Unless programmed, there
are no limits on how far you can move.
4) Batteries can be dangerous! If using a portable battery, follow manufacturers
warnings for charging, transportation and storage.
5) Do not manually move your motors while the spectrum ST4 is on or off.
6) Only power the spectrum via the power port. Do not power the spectrum via
USB port.
7) Only use approved accessories with the spectrum ST4.
Limited Warranty
We’ll x or replace eMotimo manufactured products that suffers from a defect
in manufacturing or assembly for 1 year from the date of purchase. We’ll x or
replace third party products (sliders, batteries, controllers) sold by eMotimo 90
days from the date of purchase. If you do have to return something or have it
repaired, we’ll do our best to make it right. We do not warranty damage incurred
in handling or shipping. Claims for missing or damaged items must be received
within two business days of receipt of merchandise. If you need to return
something, please contact us at [email protected] to receive an RMA number
and shipping destination. Returns must have an RMA number clearly printed on
the box with all parts safely packed. Items must be returned in their original or
equivalent packaging, we will not be able to accept returned items that are not
appropriately packaged or damaged due to inappropriate packaging on return
transit.
Under no conditions will we accept liability for any amount higher than the original
purchase price of the product in question.
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