RHINO ARC EVO User manual

Arc Product Manual
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Index
Battery & Safety Warnings .....................................................................................
What’s in the box ....................................................................................................
Mounting .................................................................................................................
Leveling ....................................................................................................................
Pairing .......................................................................................................................
Setting up a move ................................................................................................
Movement Types ..................................................................................................
Battery Life & Charging .......................................................................................
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Battery & Safety Warnings
Important: Rhino Arc is a pan-only device. It is not intended to use with an L-Bracket for
tilt move because of the gearing for high speeds.
Note: Rhino Arc must be used with Rhino Motion to function. It is not intended for
stand-alone use.
Never use this product without fully understanding the functions and safety precautions.
See www.rhinocg.com for operating guides.
Always keep the product and all accessories including Rhino Arc, Rhino Motion, Rhino
Slider EVO, connection cable, wall charger, and all packaging out of reach of babies
and small children.
Handle the device with care. Strong impacts may damage the device and cause it to
stop working.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks, opening and exposing internal parts,
do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard, keep this equipment away
from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of
dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the
equipment. Use the recommended accessories only.
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Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the device or battery inside. Do not apply
heat or apply solder to the internal battery or any attached external devices.
Use only supplied USB cable and powered USB port or charger rated at 5vDC 1500mA.
Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable to cause serious injuries
to persons or property. The user accepts liability for the use of a Lithium Polymer
battery. As the manufacturer and the distributor cannot ensure the battery is used
correctly (charging, discharging, storage, etc.), they cannot be held liable for damages
caused to persons or property.
Danger of explosion or fire if battery is tampered with or mistreated. Do not disassem-
ble the unit to access the battery or dispose of the unit and/or the battery in fire. Do not
store the unit in temperatures over 50°C (104°F) or below -20°C (-4°F). Do not expose
the unit and/or battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Always use
the specified charger to recharge the battery. Do not attempt to replace the battery, it is
not user replaceable.
The ambient temperature and humidity will aect the operating time; If you use the
device at locations with extremely low temperatures, its operating time will be reduced.
Lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable, powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-Battery for information on how to recycle this battery.
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What’s in the box
Rhino Arc - Motorized panning head
Rhino Arc Connection Cable - Use this to connect to
Rhino Motion
Charger & USB Cable - Use this to charge Rhino
Arc and update firmware when necessary
Rhino Arc Adjustment Wrench - Use this during
your first setup to position Arc properly
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Mounting
Step 1. Set Rhino Arc on the Rhino Slider
carriage and turn it clockwise until it’s tight.
Rhino Arc is designed for use with 3/8” ball and fluid heads. It can
support up to 10 lbs of weight if it is centered over the unit.
TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING BODY
DO NOT TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING TOP PLATE
WARNING: Whenever you’re installing or removing Rhino Arc from the
carriage, make sure to apply force to the body of the unit and not to
the top plate. If too much force is applied to the top plate the internal
metal gears could get damaged.
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Step 2. Using the included allen wrench, loosen the two set
screws identified with a white ring around them.
Position Rhino Arc so that the screen is facing the brake on the
carriage and lightly tighten the set screws.
Note: This step is only necessary on initial setup.
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Leveling
Rhino Arc must be level before you start using it. Level your slider using your
tripod. If you don’t have a ball head under Rhino Arc you’ll need to ensure that
your slider is level. If you want to angle your slider you’ll need to add a ball
head, fluid head, or leveling plate under Rhino Arc to keep it level.
Note:
If Rhino Arc is at too much of an angle the rotating platform
may not turn depending on the weight of your camera.
WARNING:
When installing or uninstalling your ball or fluid head, hold the top
plate with your free hand to ensure you don’t stress the gearing.
DO NOT TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING BODY TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING TOP PLATE
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Pairing
Rhino Arc is designed to work seamlessly with Rhino Motion. All move
setup is done on your Rhino Motion Controller but there is an OLED
screen on Rhino Arc to show remaining battery life and the pairing status.
Step 1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on.
Step 2. Plug the included cable into the Rhino Motion Controller icon
plug on Rhino Arc.
Step 3. Plug the other end into the camera port on the Rhino Motion
Controller.
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Step 5. When you start a move with the Rhino Motion Controller, the screen
on Rhino Arc will change to “Active” to indicate it’s currently in a move.
Note: You’ll need to pair your controller with Rhino Arc every time you
power it up. If the cable becomes unplugged, go into the settings menu on
your controller and turn Arc to “OFF” and then back to “ON” to re-pair it.
Step 4. Navigate to SETTINGS in the Rhino Motion Controller. Under “Arc”,
set it to “ON”. The screen on Rhino Arc should now display “Paired”. If it
doesn’t, make sure your cable is plugged in all the way and toggle the
ON/OFF setting again.
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Setting up a move
Creating a panning & sliding move with Rhino Arc is extremely simple.
When the unit is paired with your controller you’ll see a setup screen before
each mode in Rhino Motion that allows you to position Rhino Arc.
Step 1. Choose a move type and calibrate your slider.
Step 2. Turn the wheel to point your camera in the direction you want it to
start at.
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Step 3. Click “SET IN” and your slider will move to the other end of the slider.
Step 4. Turn the wheel to point your camera in the direction you want it to
end at.
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Step 5. Click “SET OUT” and your Arc movement is set up.
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Tracking Movement
The most common move to create with Rhino Arc is a “Tracking” move. During
setup, point your camera at the same spot at your “IN” position and at the
“OUT” position. As your camera moves it will stay locked on what you pointed
at during setup. This type of move is perfect for interviews where you want to
slide your camera but also track your subject.
Interview Tips:
The best way to film an interview with Rhino Arc is to use “Create a move”. If you’re
shooting on a 24” slider a good starting move duration is around 15 seconds. For 42”
sliders 25 seconds is a good starting duration. Add a four inch ramp to make the
direction change extremely smooth and make sure Loop is set to “ON” for the move to
repeat automatically.
Note:
Keep in mind if you’re filming a subject or object that is close to you, your focus point
will shift slightly as you slide. If you’re shooting with an extremely shallow depth of field
you could lose focus. If it becomes an issue you can narrow your aperture, move your
focal point farther away, or attempt to rack focus as you slide.
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Note:
Rhino Arc makes use of the intervalometer built into the Rhino Motion Controller. If you
want to trigger your camera’s exposure with the controller, use the cable included with
Rhino Motion to connect your camera to the port on Rhino Arc with the camera icon.
This will allow the controller to still trigger your camera to take pictures during a time
lapse.
Another common move is a “Tracking” type shot but without a specific tracking
point. The contrast of moving one direction while panning the opposite
direction is a great eect to use for establishing shots or reveals where your
point of interest is out of the frame until you pan to reveal it. This type of move
works really well for time lapses.
Time Lapse Tips:
Setting up your composition is one of the most important aspects of creating a great
time lapse. When you’re setting up your Arc move in Advanced Time Lapse, use the
“MOVE TO IN” and “MOVE TO OUT” functions to preview what your movement will
look like. If it’s not the right composition, press the back button to create a new Arc
move and try something dierent.
Creative Movement
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The third kind of move is known as a “Sweeping” shot. To set it up, point your
camera about 30 degrees to the left at your “IN” position and about 30
degrees to the right at your “OUT” position (assuming you’re moving left to
right). The camera will pan left to right as you slide and will provide a panora-
ma of your scene. It’s easy to lose the feeling of sliding with this kind of move
so make sure you have something in your foreground as a frame of reference.
Sweeping Movement
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Battery Life & Charging
Battery Life
Live Motion & Simple Time Lapse: 4 hours
Advanced Time Lapse: 24+ hours
Charge Time
USB Wall charger: 3-4 hours
USB Computer: 48 hours
For safety reasons, charging will cease after ten hours. If you’re using Rhino
Arc and charging simultaneously, unplug the cable after 10 hours and plug it
back in to continue charging.
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