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cPRO, cPRO PLUS & cPRO ONE
User Guide
v5.0 | December, 2020
Software Release Package v5.0
All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice.
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  • Page 1 PLUS & cPRO ONE User Guide v5.0 | December, 2020 Software Release Package v5.0 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 1 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 2 K2.0037381 cPRO PLUS hand unit, K2.0016602 cPRO hand unit, K2.0033607 cPRO ONE hand unit with Software Release Package v5.0 Document revision history: v5.0 Release Date: 01.12.2020 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 2 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 3 The cmotion cPRO, cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand unit are only available to commercial customers. By utilization, the customer agrees that the cPRO, cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand unit or other components of the system are deployed for commercial use only. Otherwise the customer must contact cmotion before utilization.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.2.6.4.3. Quick navigation main screens to adjustment menu .....24 5.2.6.5. HOME button ................... 25 5.2.6.6. System status LED ................25 5.2.7. Touch screen ....................26 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 4 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 5 6. cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit software layout ........27 6.1. GUI main screen overview.................. 27 6.1.1. MAIN screen ....................29 6.1.2. FIZ main screen ................... 30 6.1.2.1. Focus main screen ................30 6.1.2.2. Iris main screen ................30 6.1.2.3.
  • Page 6 6.2.3.3.4.5. Focus imperial / metric selection ......59 6.2.3.3.4.6. Scale calibration ...........60 6.2.3.3.4.7. Focus scale ............60 6.2.3.3.4.8. Iris scale..............62 6.2.3.3.4.9. Zoom scale ............63 6.2.3.3.4.10.Save ..............65 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 6 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 7 6.2.3.6.7. Camera Buttons ..............87 6.2.3.7. RANGEFINDER ................88 6.2.3.7.1. Offset ..................88 6.2.3.7.2. Limits ..................88 6.2.3.7.3. Sensitivity ................89 6.2.3.7.4. Autofocus ................89 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 7 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 8 8. Compatibility ......................108 9. Connecting and disconnecting power ..............109 9.1. Power connection .................... 109 9.2. Power disconnection ..................109 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 8 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 9 10.5. Part numbers ....................112 10.6. Cleaning and maintenance ................117 10.7. Service contacts ....................118 10.8. International declarations ................. 119 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 9 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    NOTICE explains practices not related to physical injury. No safety alert symbol appears with this signal word. Note: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 10 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 11 Always unplug the cable by gripping the plug, not the cable. Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualified cmotion Service Center. Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or screws marked with paint).
  • Page 12: Audience And Intended Use

    Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved. Note: The cPRO, cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand unit are solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups.
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Up to three cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand units can connect to a cPRO motor / cPRO camin wirelessly for split focus, iris and zoom operation. Real-time lens data is available when used with the cPRO motor / cPRO camin.
  • Page 14: Lbus Connector

    K2.0015760 Cable CAM (7p) - LBUS. Using this cable the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit can also be connected to the daisy-chain through its LBUS interface for hard-wired operation.
  • Page 15: Cpro Hand Unit Hardware Layout

    *Joystick indicator display Back button * cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 15 of 120...
  • Page 16: Control Interface

    Knob torque adjustment User buttons (KB1/KB2/KB3) In addition to the cPRO / cPRO ONE knob features, the cPRO PLUS offers an advanced focus knob, providing variable torque adjustment and 3 additional user buttons. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice.
  • Page 17: Mechanical Hard Stops

    5.2.2.2. Panic button The cPRO panic button is a unique feature of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand unit. It allows you to override the mechanical hard stops without adjusting the predefined focus range. E.g. when shooting the slate outside of the predefined focus range, or the actor misses their mark.
  • Page 18: Pre-Marked Focus Rings

    In order to save time marking your focus rings for each lens, the cPRO / cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand units are compatible with five imperial and five metric pre-marked rings. Each ring is engraved with a scale from infinity to one of five close focus values and can be used with a wide range of lenses from wide angle to telelphoto.
  • Page 19: Knob Torque Adjustment

    5.2.3.1. Pre-marked iris strips In order to save time marking your iris strips for each lens, the cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit offers three pre-marked strips. Each strip is engraved with a scale from close or 22 to one of three wide open iris values. For more information refer to section “6.2.3.2.2.3.
  • Page 20: Slider Illumination And Status Leds

    5.2.4. Joystick (cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit) Joystick Position indicator display Joystick status LED The joystick is a control interface with a relative position encoder. Press the joystick up or down to control the assigned axis.
  • Page 21: Joystick Status Led

    Thumb wheel Thumb wheel The thumb wheel is a unique control interface of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand unit with a relative position encoder. It allows you to navigate through all the menu pages comfortably even when wearing gloves. It is even possible to assign the thumb wheel as a 4th axis controller.
  • Page 22: Buttons / Camera Status Led

    With the exception of the REC button, the HOME button and menu button 2 (MB2), all buttons on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand unit can be assigned individually. And, all buttons except the back button (BB1) and cPRO PLUS knob buttons (KB1, KB2 and KB3) illuminate once assigned to a user function.
  • Page 23: User Buttons

    ONE hand units. It is not illuminated but can be assigned individually to any user function. While navigating in the cPRO menu or creating a lens file, the back button is assigned to “select”. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice.
  • Page 24: Menu Buttons

    2 (MB2). As an alternative, you can also tap and hold the touch display. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 24 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 25: Home Button

    5.2.6.6. System status LED System status LED The sytem status LED indicates the status of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit. LED status Meaning solid green radio turned on and device connected...
  • Page 26: Touch Screen

    5.2.7. Touch screen Capacitive touch display The cPRO / cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand units feature a multicolor 1.22” QVGA capacitive TFT touch display. NAVIGATION Touch screen gesture Function in main screens swipe left / swipe right switch between the main...
  • Page 27: Cpro / Cpro Plus / Cpro One Hand Unit Software Layout

    6.1. GUI main screen overview The cPRO / cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand units feature a user interface to configure the system. The touch sensitive display shows menu and status information and can be used to navigate through the main screens and the adjustment menu.
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  • Page 29: Main Screen

    Please also refer to section “6.2.3.8.2. User button functions” on page 96 in this manual. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 29 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 30: Fiz Main Screen

    Iris scale The iris main screen displays a full iris scale grafically and numerically. T-stops are displayed in 1/10 increments. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 30 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 31: Zoom Main Screen

    T-stop, zoom range, serial number. Also whether the lens file has been created in imperial or metric scale and if it is added to the lens favorites list. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 31 of 120...
  • Page 32: Camera Main Screen

    The camera needs to be connected to the CAM interface of the cPRO motor or the cPRO camin. Camera status information can be displayed for the most popular cameras including ARRI, RED, SONY, BLACKMAGIC and CANON.
  • Page 33: Rangefinder Main Screens

    Note: When using cmotion’s cfinder III, the rangefinder’s sensor warning will be displayed if a target is not detected. (Please refer to the cfinder III user guide) All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 33 of 120...
  • Page 34: Rangefinder Settings Screen

    Limits: The limits icon will turn green if a rangefinder limit other than “limit max” = infinity or “limit min” = 0 is set. Otherwise, the icon will illuminate white. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 34 of 120...
  • Page 35: Buttons Main Screens

    Note: The buttons adjustment menu can be accessed quickly from both buttons main screens by tapping and holding the touch display or by pressing and holding menu button 2 (MB2). All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 35 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 36: Controls Main Screen

    Note: The controls adjustment menu can be accessed quickly from both controls main screens by tapping and holding the touch display or by pressing and holding menu button 2 (MB2). All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 36 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 37: Motors Main Screens

    Device in control (this unit / name, serial number) LBUS device ID (serial number/name) The motors main screens display information for up to 4 daisy-chained cforce / cPRO motors. Axis: Displays information about the motor assigment to focus, iris, zoom or Aux.
  • Page 38: Adjustment Menu

    6.2. Adjustment menu 6.2.1. Adjustment menu overview All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 38 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 39: Adjustment Menu Navigation

    *** available if cmotion Cinefade VariND is connected to the LBUS daisy chain only **** available only when a compatible camera is connected through the cPRO motor’s / camin’s CAM interface. Camera control requires the corresponding license for each camera All content ©...
  • Page 40: Main

    Note: In order to establish a wireless connection between the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit and the cPRO motor / cPRO camin, both devices need to be set to the same RF channel. (How to select the RF channel on the cPRO motor / cPRO camin, please refer to corresponding user guide) All content ©...
  • Page 41: Region

    Part 15 of the FCC rules. NOTICE It may not be legal to operate the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit in a country/ region other than the country/region selected in the region menu. Select ROW (Rest of world) or use the device in hard-wired mode if you are unsure of the correct region setting.
  • Page 42: Brightness

    6.2.3.1.3.1. Auto activate The auto activate function can be turned on or off. If turned on, the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit´s illumination will turn off if the light sensor is exposed to a light source. If it gets darker, the illumination will switch on to the pre-defined brightness settings again (e.g if you are shooting outside and you have to enter a dark building).
  • Page 43: Slider Brightness

    6.2.3.1.3.6. Slider brightness (cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit) The slider brightness menu allows you to adjust the brightness of the slider strip illumination individually. Use the thumb wheel to turn the brightness up or down. Press select to confirm your brightness settings 6.2.3.1.3.7.
  • Page 44: Touch Screen

    Save Save to USB A user profile is a snapshot of all the settings active on the cPRO hand unit at the time the profile is created. This includes the active lens file, pre-marked rings, pre-marked iris strip and button assignment.
  • Page 45: Load

    6.2.3.1.8.1. Load To load a user profile from either the cPRO hand unit´s internal memory or a USB drive, go to “Load”, select the user profile you want to load, and confirm by pressing “load” (MB2). User profiles stored on a USB drive will be listed below “<-- USB profiles -->”.
  • Page 46: Save To Usb

    Save to USB To save a user profile to a USB drive, insert the USB drive into to the cPRO hand unit’s USB port and select “Save to USB” in the menu. Now, you can create and save a new profile.
  • Page 47: Language

    MB2 “load”. The cPRO hand unit will restart automatically to load the selected user profile. Then, go to “Save” and select one of the 5 slots available in the cPRO hand unit’s internal memory. To save the user profile, press “save” (MB2). Please also refer to section “6.2.3.1.8.1.
  • Page 48: Controls

    Motor + control limits: This function limits the travel of the knob and the travel of the focus motor. Basically, this function allows you to set electronic hard stops at two predefined focus marks. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 48 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 49: Pre-Marked Rings

    Note: Before pre-marked focus rings can be used, a lens file needs to be created using the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit´s internal ‘create lens’ feature or a cworld. In order to use a pre-marked focus rings, please proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 50: Lock

    6.2.3.2.2. Slider (cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit) The slider menu contains all settings related to the slider control interface and consists of: Control (status)
  • Page 51: Pre-Marked Strips

    Choose the right pre-marked iris strip to match the open iris value of your lens • Enter the pre-marked strips menu and select the appropriate marker strip from the list All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 51 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 52: Lock

    6.2.3.2.3. Joystick (cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit) The joystick menu contains all settings related to the joystick control interface and consists Control (status)
  • Page 53: Lock

    Using the clockwise setting you navigate up in the adjustment menu if moving the thumb wheel clockwise. Using the counter-clockwise setting you navigate up in the adjustment menu if moving the thumb wheel counter-clockwise. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 53 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 54: Axis Ratio

    In order to enter the adjustment menu, press the home button twice and unlock the control interfaces if needed. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 54 of 120...
  • Page 55: Lens

    6.2.3.3.1. Load The load menu allows you to load a lens file from the list of lens files stored in the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit’s internal memory. Up to 30 lens files can be stored internally.
  • Page 56: Unload

    To save the temporary lens file permanently on the 2nd / 3rd cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit, go to the LENS menu (of the hand unit you want to save the lens to) and select “Save”.The lens file will now be saved in the internal memory.
  • Page 57: Create

    6.2.3.3.4. Create The Create menu allows you to create a lens file using the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit’s internal lens wizard. To create a new lens file, follow the procedure below. Note: While creating a new lens file, it is possible to exit the lens wizard using the back function (MB1) or the HOME button at any stage without loosing recently entered data.
  • Page 58: Select Manufacturer

    UB3 allows you to select a previous set character. Once it is highlighted in blue, you can change it using the thumb wheel or touch screen or delete it by pressing UB2. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 58 of 120...
  • Page 59: Set Serial Number

    Confirm your selection by pressing “next” (MB3) or swipe left on the touch screen. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 59 of 120...
  • Page 60: Scale Calibration

    As an alternative, you can also tap the touch screen to confirm your selection or press the back button (BB1). All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 60 of 120...
  • Page 61 Continue this procedure until you have set all important values on your lens. Note: It is not necessary to assign every single lens value because the cPRO system will predict missing values automatically. However, to achieve the best matching lens data, it is recommended to input and assign as many values as possible using this procedure.
  • Page 62: Iris Scale

    (BB1). Continue this procedure until you have set all important values on your lens. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 62 of 120...
  • Page 63: Zoom Scale

    Note: It is not necessary to assign every single lens value because the cPRO system will predict missing values automatically. However, to achieve the best matching lens data, it is recommended to input and assign as many values as possible using this procedure.
  • Page 64 Continue this procedure until you have set all important values on your lens. Note: It is not necessary to assign every single lens value because the cPRO system will predict missing values automatically. However, to achieve the best matching lens data, it is...
  • Page 65: 3.4.10.Save

    As soon as at least one value is set per scale (2 for focus), the “save” icon will illuminate white. Press MB2 to save the lens file to the internal memory of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit. With the present firmware release, up to 30 lens files can be saved.
  • Page 66: Edit

    6.2.3.3.5. Edit The edit menu allows you to edit existing lens files on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit using the lens wizard. Note: If you are editing a lens file and you leave the lens wizard by pressing the back function (MB1) or the HOME button, changes will not be saved.
  • Page 67: Duplicate

    • T-stop, the open T-stop which was assigned to each lens file when it was created. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 67 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 68: Delete

    “back” (MB1) or swipe right to return to the lens file list. Note: You cannot use the delete menu on the cPRO hand unit to delete lens files from a USB drive. To delete any lens files from your USB, please use a computer.
  • Page 69: Import Arri Lens

    Note: In order to export lens files (.cml), a USB stick formated in ExFAT or FAT32 needs to be inserted in the USB slot on the back side of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit. The USB drive will be recognized and mounted automatically.
  • Page 70: 3.11.Export Arri Lens

    Note: In order to export lens files (.tap), a USB stick formated in ExFAT or FAT32 needs to be inserted in the USB slot on the back side of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit. The USB drive will be recognized and mounted automatically. The “Export ARRI lens”...
  • Page 71: 3.13.Set Iris

    Sync cam data The Sync cam data feature allows you to: 1. Upload ARRI LDS and Cooke /i data from a corresponding lens to your cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit automatically (compatible with ARRI cameras only).
  • Page 72: 3.16.1.Load Lens Data From Arri Cameras

    Consequently, the display of lens data on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit and the ARRI camera may vary. However, because lens manufacturers do not give any specification for lens values outside of their engraved value lines, there is no right or wrong method.
  • Page 73 Note: ARRI Amira cameras do not support LDA/LDM. All ARRI Alexa PLUS / Alexa LF: Cable required: [C0EXE-K07] Cable CAM (7p) - LCS (5p) All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 73 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 74: 3.16.2.Feed Metadata To Selected Cameras

    / Mini LF and Amira, for all RED cameras and for SONY Venice. The metadata feed will start automatically as soon as at least one cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit with a valid DATA license key is detected in the network and sync cam is set to “on”.
  • Page 75 ARRI Amira: Note: This set-up will require 2x cPRO motor, 2x cPRO camin, or a combination of both if camera control is also being used. Cables required: [K2.0015756] Cable CAM (7p) - EXT (6p) (camera control) [K2.0015759] Cable CAM (7p) - ENG (12p) (data feed) Power splitter cable recommended: [K2.0023823] Cable LBUS Star (0.2m/8in)
  • Page 76 NOTICE The FIZ metadata from the cPRO LCS will be written into the custom memory of the RED Digital Cinema .R3D RAW files. This data can then be extracted from the .R3D RAW files using a command line application by entering “REDline --i [filename.R3D] --printMeta 6” and confirmed by pressing ENTER.
  • Page 77: Motors

    The motor settings menu contains all settings related to motor behaviour. Once you have entered the motor settings menu, please select the motor you want to adjust from the dynamic motor list. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 77 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 78: Axis

    “Aux” stands for auxiliary and allows you to assign any cforce motor connected within the cPRO network for auxiliary / 4th axis control. Aux can only be assigned to a cforce motor through the cPRO hand unit. This is not possible through the FIZ selection button on the back of each motor.
  • Page 79: Ramp

    Disconnect the plug if the device is not used for a longer period of time. IEC 60417-6056 (2011-05) for other moving parts All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 79 of 120...
  • Page 80: Manual Calibration

    The motor is now calibrated and, if assigned to the knob or slider, will match the rotation or slider scale of the corresponding controller. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 80 of 120...
  • Page 81: Stealth Mode

    LBUS connected cforce motors will be turned off (e.g. if the camera angle is critical because of camera reflection in the picture). All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 81 of 120...
  • Page 82: Filter (For Cinefade Varind Only)

    ND filters. In wireless mode, the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit can be used to achieve smooth dynamic INT to EXT transitions as well as fast, precise exposure changes whenever the camera is inaccessible.
  • Page 83: Cinefade Mode

    Cinefade VariND filter has to be paired with an LBUS compatible iris motor. Through the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit, depth of field can be changed dynamically (up to 5 T-stops within optical safe range) while maintaining a constant exposure.
  • Page 84: Camera

    CAMERA The camera menu is only visible when an ARRI, RED or SONY camera is connected to the cPRO motor’s / camin’s CAM interface. Depending on the camera make and model, camera specific settings can be changed.* These consists of:...
  • Page 85 For RED cameras, the REDLINK Command Protocol needs to be enabled under Settings/ Setup/Communication/Serial. Select REDLINK Command Protocol in the drop down menu to allow the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit to control camera settings. (RED camera control license required).
  • Page 86: Frame Rate

    For further information, please refer to the corresponding camera manual. cPRO allows you to replay the last clip or to select a clip from the cameras clip list, depending on camera specific capabilities. In order to playback the last recorded clip, simply tap the PLAY icon on the playback screen or press and hold MB2.
  • Page 87: Camera Buttons

    The camera buttons menu shows you which camera function is assigned to the camera user button 1-6 (from top to bottom). Note: In order to trigger the camera user button, you must assign a cPRO user button to camera button 1-6.
  • Page 88: Rangefinder

    - press select in order to confirm your settings Note: If in AF mode, focus will not be adjusted for measurements below limit min. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 88 of 120...
  • Page 89: Sensitivity

    “6.2.3.8. BUTTONS” on page 94 in this manual) Note: In order to use autofocus with a cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit, a lens file needs to be loaded, a lens motor needs to be connected, engaged with the lens and assigned to focus.
  • Page 90: Af Ramp Mode

    Target M. This allows you to switch to manual focus control as soon as the time ramp is completed. * available with compatible rangefinders offering more than one target All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 90 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 91: Speed Mode

    * available with compatible rangefinders offering more than one target 6.2.3.7.5.4. Manual mode Manual mode is a unique cPRO LCS feature. It allows you to assign a controller from the CONTROLS menu (knob, slider or thumb wheel) to control the AF ramp manually. Measured rangefinder distance (value)
  • Page 92: Multiple Rangefinder Targets

    * available with compatible rangefinders offering more than one target 6.2.3.7.5.5. Multiple rangefinder targets* The cPRO lens control system supports AF ramp modes and visualization of up to 3 rangefinder targets and the manual focus controller. Measured rangefinder distance (value)
  • Page 93: Af Ramp Time

    If the laser pointer is off it illuminates white. Note: The laser pointer can be activated through a cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit user buttons as well. This allows the laser to remain active as long as the user button is being pressed.
  • Page 94: Distance Predict

    The buttons menu allows you to assign user functions to any assignable user button on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit. Once a user function is assigned to a button, the button will illuminate and the buttons function will be displayed in the buttons main screens.
  • Page 95: Assignable User Buttons

    Marker focus Marker iris Marker zoom * cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO / cPRO ONE hand unit Marker distance ** cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit...
  • Page 96: User Button Functions

    AF position. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 96 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 97 A set iris marker will give progressive hap- tic feedback when getting close to and hit- ting your mark. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 97 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 98 “6.2.3.7.5. AF Ramp mode*” on page 89 ff. in this manual. * cPRO / cPRO PLUS hand unit feature only, not available for cPRO ONE hand unit ** available with cmotion Cinefade VariND only *** RANGE license key required...
  • Page 99: About

    Revision number (not on image) Built date (not on image) The cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit’s ABOUT menu shows you all relevant data about your cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit. Note: Please have this data available, if contacting the cmotion support team with any technical enquiries.
  • Page 100: Firmware Update

    / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit or an other LBUS device needs to be inserted in the USB slot on the back side of the cPRO / cPRO PLUS or cPRO ONE hand unit. The USB drive will be recognized and mounted automatically.
  • Page 101: Licenses

    NOTICE Do not power off the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit or the connected LBUS devices while the update is in progress as this may damage the device! Note: Please check cmotion`s website for the latest firmware packages.
  • Page 102 4. Which license (if any) you already have on your hand unit. Once your order is processed, our service team will create your individual license key and send it by email. If you are purchasing a new cPRO hand unit at the same time, the license will be installed before shipping.
  • Page 103: Factory Reset

    Please select all if you want to reset all connected LBUS devices together with the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit. Select cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit if you want to reset the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit only. Select LBUS devices and then one device from the dynamic LBUS device list if you want to reset a specific LBUS device only.
  • Page 104: Setting Up The Cpro Lcs System

    7.1.2.1. Establishing a wireless RF connection turn on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit by pressing the HOME button • select the same RF channel on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit and •...
  • Page 105: Assigning The Cpro And Other Motor's Control Axis

    NOTICE It may not be legal to operate the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit in a country/ region other than the country/region selected in the region menu. Select ROW (Rest of world) or use the device in hard-wired mode if you are unsure of the correct region setting.
  • Page 106: Using The Cpro Camin With Cforce Motors

    Establishing a wireless RF connection • turn on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit by pressing the HOME button select the same RF channel on the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit and •...
  • Page 107: Assigning The Motor's Control Axis

    NOTICE It may not be legal to operate the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit in a country/ region other than the country/region selected in the region menu. Select ROW (Rest of world) or use the device in hard-wired mode if you are unsure of the correct region setting.
  • Page 108: Compatibility

    8. Compatibility The cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit is directly compatible with the following cmotion / ARRI products: • cPRO motor / cPRO camin • cforce mini lens motor • cforce plus lens motor • cdistance •...
  • Page 109: Connecting And Disconnecting Power

    Radio connection can be established between the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit and cPRO motor / cPRO camin when an antenna is mounted on each device. It is recommended to only use certified antennas supplied by cmotion.
  • Page 110: Specifications

    To reduce risk of fire or burns from using the NP-FM500H battery, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water. CAUTION! Only the batteries supplied with the cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit should be used. For additional batteries, please contact sales@cmotion.eu. Radio system: The cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit contains a cmotion red coded radio module that enables wireless communication with other red coded radio units.
  • Page 111: Dimensions And Weight

    0,89 kg (< 32 oz) (incl. battery and antenna) cPRO PLUS hand unit: appx. 0,98 kg (< 35 oz) (incl. battery and antenna) cPRO ONE hand unit: appx. 0,87 kg (< 32 oz) (incl. battery and antenna) All content ©...
  • Page 112: Pinouts

    K2.0019832 cPRO truss NOTICE The cPRO / cPRO PLUS / cPRO ONE hand unit basic set does not include an LBUS or CAM cable. LBUS cables are available in various lengths and need to be ordered separately. Antenna part numbers [K2.0002007]...
  • Page 113 0.35m for cPRO hand unit K2.0020893 pre-marked focus ring 0.25m for cPRO hand unit K2.0020892 pre-marked focus ring 0.20m for cPRO hand unit All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 113 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 114 K2.0015756 Cable CAM (7p) - EXT (6p) Connects cPRO motor and camin to ARRI AMIRA / ALEXA MINI / ALEXA MINI LF EXT connector. Provides camera RUN/STOP function, tally, camera status information and remote camera control* on cPRO hand unit.
  • Page 115 K2.0015758 Cable CAM (7p) - RED CTRL/D-Tap Connects cPRO motor and camin to RED CTRL connector on RED Epic DSMC-2 and RED Weapon cameras and D-Tap power source. Provides camera RUN/STOP function, tally, camera status information, control of EF lenses* and camera control** on cPRO hand unit.
  • Page 116 C019-K31 cable RRS-1 C019-K36 cable RRS-6 C019-K37 cable RRS-7 C019-K3R cable RRS-R All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 116 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 117: Cleaning And Maintenance

    The cPRO, cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand units are precision instruments. Do not drop them or subject them to physical shock. The cPRO, cPRO PLUS and cPRO ONE hand units are not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop a cPRO hand unit into water, remove the battery and consult your nearest service center.
  • Page 118: Service Contacts

    Unit 4C, 4th Floor, Goldline Business Centre, New Malad Link Rd, Malad (W), 400064, Mumbai / India support@cineom.com Service Hotline: +91 22 42109000 All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 118 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...
  • Page 119: International Declarations

    Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 119 of 120...
  • Page 120 The cPRO hand unit contains the following radio module: FCC ID: Y7N-EMIP400 IC ID: 9482A-EMIP400 CMIT ID: 2017DJ7863C(M) MIC ID: 020-180030 NCC: CCAH18LP0660T0 KC: R-CRM-ARg-EMIP400 EMIP400s: ETA:1385/2018/ERLO All content © 2020, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 120 of 120 http://www.cmotion.eu...

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