Redrock Micro Scout HS User manual

Your New microRemote
Congratulations on your purchase of the microRemote system. The microRemote system is a versatile, expandable, remote focusing system. This booklet will guide you through the setup and function of each
component. You may not have purchased some of the items described within, as this manual is comprehensive of the entire microRemote System.
Please review this entire manual before attempting your initial setup.
Quick Start Guide
1Insert batteries into Handheld unit (page 9). Turn on power switch on rear of unit. All LEDs should flash in sequence and then in unison,then settle into their operational mode. For wired setup only. connect Control
cable to the Direct port on the Basestation, and connect opposite end to your controller (Handheld, Fingerwheel, etc.)
1. Plug in 7 pin Motor Cable (page 21) to Motor and Basestation.The larger connector connects to the Motor. See page 12.
1. Apply power to Basestation (via your wall mount, external battery, etc.) being careful NOT to insert the Power connector into the Motor port (page 10). After power up sequence, the blue motor light will
blink, indicating the Basestation is ready for motor calibration.
1. Rotate your lens' focus ring to approximately center of the lens. Attach the Torque motor to your rig in the appropriate position (page 12,13). Press the drive gear against the lens gear using light pressure until
teeth interlock.
1. Calibrate Lens: Make sure the motor is positioned approximately in the middle of the lens' focus range, and any lens gear screws or hardware will not interfere with motor operation . Avoid starting at either
end of the focus. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE...
1. Quick Start
A. Auto Calibration: use with cinema lenses or lenses with hard stops
Press the AUTO button on the Basestation (page 10).The motor will travel from one end of the lens to the other, then return to the position of the controller. Your lens is now calibrated.
A. Manual Calibration: use with DSLR lenses or lenses without hard stops
OS 4.0 and above: calibrate lens using the handheld controller or fingerwheel.
a. Press CAL button on the Basestation (page 10) to enter manual calibration.
b. Handheld controller: Turn knob clockwise first (M logo facing you), press SET. Turn knob counterclockwise, press SET.
Fingerwheel controller (mounted): Turn knob counterclockwise first, press SET.Turn knob clockwise, press SET.
6 SAVE Lens Calibration during Power Down: Before turning off microRemote, hold SET button until both red status LED's blink on the Basestation. When you power back on, your lens will remain calibrated.
Calibration stored for one power cycle only.
Quick Start 7