PrimeLight VoxBox Pro User manual

Operating Instructions
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Intended use & Warnings................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Identifying the parts ....................................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 3 How to attach the main box to the camera .................................................... 6-7
3.1. How to attach to 15mm rails ....................................................................... 6
3.2. How to attach if the camera has no rails (such as DSLR) ........................... 6
Chapter 4 How to insert the two-way mirror...................................................................... 8
Chapter 5 Positioning the interviewer .......................................................................... 9-11
5.1. To position the interviewer camera right (recommended)........................... 9
5.2. To position the interviewer camera left........................................................ 9
5.3. Interviewing while operating the camera................................................... 10
5.4. Fourth position for the interviewer............................................................. 11
5.5. Lighting the interviewer.............................................................................. 11
Chapter 6 Filming the interview & tips for success ........................................................ 12
Chapter 7 Using the VoxBox Pro as a Teleprompter device ........................................... 13
Chapter 8 Warranty............................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 9 Support and parts ............................................................................................ 15
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The VoxBox Pro is a two-way mirror box which is positioned in front of the camera lens. It allows lm
makers to shoot down-the-lens interviews while maintaining eye contact between the interviewer and
the subject. The tablet holder accessory allows the unit to be converted into a Teleprompter.
Warnings
This product contains sheet glass. To avoid serious injury, handle with extreme care at all times.
Do not allow any part of the product to get wet.
1. Intended Use
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• Main box - positions in front of the lens
• Two-way mirror - inserts into the VoxBox Pro
main box
• Glass retainer
• Side mirror - optional use depending on
position of interviewer
2. Identifying the parts
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2. Identifying the parts
• Rail block - to slide onto 15mm rails
• L-bracket - supports the main box
• Tablet holder - to convert the unit into a
Teleprompter
• Doughnuts (76 & 112mm) - ts on lens to
prevent light entering the main box
• Cleaning cloth - for handling and cleaning
the mirrors
• 16mm receiver - optional to allow the unit to
be mounted on a standard lighting stand
• Hex keys
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3.1. How to attach to 15mm rails
There are two ways to attach the main box
depending on the camera setup. The preferred
method is to use existing standard 15mm rails.
NOTE: It is recommended to insert the two-way
mirror after the main box is securely attached.
1. Remove the matte box if tted.
2. Ensure the rails do not extend beyond the
front of the lens. For best results, rail ends
should be in line the front of the lens.
3. Choose a suitable doughnut and t around
the rim of the lens.
4. Loosen the two levers on the rail block,
slide the main box onto the rails. The front
of the lens should be in line with the hole in
the main box. (The height of the main box
can be adjusted by re-positioning the rail
block to the optimum position, so that the
lens is centred in the hole.)
5. Tighten the two levers on the rail block to
secure the main box.
6. Re-balance tripod head.
3. How to attach the main box to the camera
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3.2. How to attach if the camera does not have rails
(such as DSLR)
The main box can be mounted onto a standard
lighting stand having a 16mm spigot.
1. Remove the L-bracket and rail block
assembly (optional).
2. Remove the screw from the 16mm receiver.
3. Locate the screw through the centre hole
on the main box and re-attach the 16mm
receiver.
4. The 16mm receiver may be tightened with
the hex key or by hand. If the two-way glass
is tted, be sure not to damage it when tting
and tightening the screw.
5. Choose a suitable doughnut and t around the
rim of the lens.
6. The main box is now ready to be positioned in
front of the lens.
3. How to attach the main box to the camera
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4. How to insert the two-way mirror
Warning - handle the two-way mirror with extreme
care. Treat these surfaces like you would a lens.
Handle using the cleaning cloth. Inspect the surfaces
to ensure they are clean.
One side of the two-way mirror has a reective
coating; the other side is non-reective and faces the
lens.
1. Observe the label on the glass surface
2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the glass retainer
and rotate 90 degrees.
3. Slide the two-way mirror into the main box
using the felt strips as a guide. DO NOT let any
part of the glass come into contact with the
metal surfaces of the main box.
4. Push all the way to the corners of the main
box.
5. Rotate the glass retainer to back to its
original position and push towards the edge
of the two-way mirror to create a rm hold.
Whilst rmly holding the glass retainer in this
position, re-tighten the thumbscrew.
The two-way mirror can remain tted in the main box
when packed away for transportation.
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5. Positioning the interviewer
The VoxBox Pro allows the interviewer to sit at one
of four possible positions, depending on the layout
of the lming area or whether the interviewer is also
operating the camera.
The interviewer’s position is determined by the
position of the L-bracket (or the 16mm receiver, if
using). Both mounting options can be tted on either
the top or bottom of the main box.
5.1. To position the interviewer camera right
(recommended) (Fig 1)
For best results, we recommend the interviewer sits
camera right, at a 90 degree angle to the subject as
shown in g 1. The interviewer should sit 1-2 metres
from the main box.
5.2. To position the interviewer camera left (Fig 2)
1. Detach the main box from the camera (or
lighting stand, if using) and place it on a rm
surface.
2. Detach the L-bracket using the 5mm hex
key. Invert the main box and re-attach the
L-Bracket.
3. Re-attach the unit to the camera.
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Camera
Operator
Interviewer
Subject
Courtesy Flag
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Camera
Operator
Interviewer
Subject
Courtesy Flag
Fig 1
Fig 2
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5.3. Interviewing while operating the camera
1. Fit the L-bracket so the two-way mirror is
positioned as shown in g 3.
2. Attach the side mirror to the main box using
the thumbscrews. See photo, right.
3. Adjust the side mirror until the interviewer and
subject can see each other. (See next chapter
for details).
NOTE: The friction of the hinge can be adjusted by
turning the cross head screw on the hinge.
5. Positioning the interviewer
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Side Mirror
Interviewer
Subject
Fig 3
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5. Positioning the interviewer
5.4 Fourth position for the interviewer
1. Fit the L-bracket is so the two way mirror is
positioned as shown in g 4.
2. Attach the side mirror to the main box using
the thumbscrews.
3. Adjust the side mirror until the interviewer and
subject can see each other. (See next chapter
for details).
5.5 Lighting the interviewer
In most circumstances, the interviewer will be in
darkness and will need to be lit in order for the
subject to see the face of the interviewer properly.
This can be achieved by using a small camera top
light or similar.
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Camera
Operator
Interviewer
Subject
Side Mirror
Fig 4
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6. Filming the interview & tips for success
1. With the main box positioned in front of the
lens and with the two-way mirror in place,
set the height of the camera lens to the same
eye level as the interviewer (as you would a
traditional off-camera interview).
2. Position the subject at a similar height to the
interviewer.
3. Both the subject and the interviewer should be
able to see each other in the two-way mirror.
Tips for success
• The interviewer needs to be aware of their
position at all times during lming. The
subject and interviewer should always be
able to see the each other’s full face through
the mirror/s so that the eyes are positioned
over the lens (see photo, right). If either the
interviewer or subject deviate from this, it will
result in an undesirable off-camera eye-line.
• When congured without the side mirror, it is
recommended that a courtesy ag is placed
near the interviewer so that the subject does
not make direct eye contact off-camera. (See
chapter 5 for more details).
• When using outdoors (or indoors near large
natural light sources), light can enter the two-
way mirror from the open side and cause an
undesirable contrast shift. This can be reduced
by using the side mirror or ags.
• Using outdoors on uneven terrain can result
in the subject and interviewer being at
substantially different heights to each other.
This will make it uncomfortable to make eye
contact through the VoxBox Pro.
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7. Using the VoxBox Pro as a Teleprompter device
The VoxBox Pro can very quickly be converted into
a Teleprompter or to conduct interviews using video
chat applications.
1. Attach the tablet holder to the main box using
the thumbscrew.
2. Loosen the thumbscrews on the two V-blocks
on the tablet holder.
3. Position your mobile phone or tablet in the
V-block grooves, re-adjust and tighten the
thumbscrews to clamp the device rmly.
Ensure the device cannot easily slide out of
the clamp.
4. The device should be positioned so the main
part of the text ows over the lens.
There are many free and paid-for Teleprompter
software applications available. We recommend
applications with the following features:
• Flip mirrored text horizontally
• Text justication (recommended if using a
tablet larger than the two-way mirror)
For recommended applications, please check out our
website or social media feeds for latest news.
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Warranty provisions for this product are listed below
• Guarantee this product for one year against defects in product and components, under normal
installation and usage to the nal customer who purchased from the manufacturer or outlet.
• During the warranty period, repair the defects using new or renovated parts without any charge, or
exchange the defective product with a new product or a product which has been manufactured by
new or refurbished components and is functionally equivalent to the normal product.
Inapplicable Warranty
• Expired warranty period.
• Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, repair, maintenance and accident
• Installation and removal with improper external equipment or improper usage.
• Fall and external shock.
• Exposure to the extreme environment of abnormal temperature, a solvent, an acid, ood and
humidity.
• External damage such as scratch, dent and breakage.
• Disrepair and damage caused by installation, repair, improvement, addition, disassembly by
unauthorised persons.
• Modied, replaced, removed information identifying the original product.
• Absence of valid proof of purchase.
8. Warranty
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9. Support and parts
For the fastest response to support queries, please
contact us via email:-
[email protected]
Spare parts can be purchased from our website:
www.voxboxpro.co.uk
Manufactured in the UK by
PrimeLight Design is a trading style of
PrimeLight Films Ltd.
Registered in England & Wales: 06036110.
Registered Oce Address: 13a South Hawksworth
Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DX.(Please do not use for
correspondence).
Patent Pending. “VoxBox Pro” is a trademark
published with the UK Intellectual Property Oce.
Design
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