USER`S MANUAL
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1. Poland Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited All other trademarks referenced in this manual are used only for informative purposes and are property of their respective owners Disposal and recycling information The device and all batteries included with it must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations The product must be disposed of separately from the household waste When your product reaches its end of life contact DitoGear or your local authorities to learn about recycling options WWW DITOGEAR COM2. a button Turn the encoder to navigate across menus Pres the encoder to select option Press the encoder for 3 seconds to trigger extra functions Accessing settings menu In order to access the settings menu press and hold the encoder button while connecting power Changing the device settings The settings menu allows you to set the temperature readout units Kelvin Fahrenheit or Celsius turn on and off the signal sounds and turn on and offthe LCD display backlight Main screen As soon as the device is connected the main screen shows the following information 1 T Ambient temperature 2 D Dew point temperature 3 H Humidity A O External temperature on the sensor lf the temperature sensor is not connected or damaged instead of O readout the word SENSOR appears Automatic operation modes are not supported unless the sensor is connected This state is referred to as Home Screen further in the manual All further instructions assume that you start from the Home Screen 5 2 Adjusting heaters power in manual mode 1 Press the encoder once to access channel selection menu 2 Select one of the channels to be adjusted and press the encoder button to enter channel operation mode menu 3 You can switch between OFF MANUAL and AUTO operation modes A Select MANUAL mode 5 Adjust the heater power using the encoder and click to confirm your setting 6 The controller will return to Home Screen 7 Re
3. where service is performed at the location or the DitoGear Retail or ASP may send the product to an DitoGear repair service location for service ii by sending you prepaid way bills and if you no longer have the original packaging DitoGear may send you packaging material to enable you to ship the product to DitoGear s repair service location for service or iii by sending you customer installable new or refurbished replacement product or parts to enable you to service or exchange your own product DIY Service Upon receipt of the replacement product or part the original product or part becomes the property of DitoGear and you agree to follow instructions including if required arranging the return of original product or part to DitoGear in a timely manner When providing DIY Service requiring the return of the original product or part DitoGear may require a credit card authorization as security for the retail price of the replacement product or part and applicable shipping costs If you follow instructions DitoGear will cancel the credit card authorization so you will not be charged for the product or part and shipping costs If you fail to return the replaced product or part as instructed or the replaced product or part is not eligible for warranty service DitoGear will charge the credit card for the authorized amount Please access and review the online help resources at the DitoGear website www ditogear com and contained in the produ
4. OObrveverro OQDRYEvE LITE USERS MANUAL Table of contents Getting started 2 2 2 2222 Power options Get to know DitoGear DryEye Using DitoGear DryEye 22 2 Battery drain warnings Detailed instructions for using DryEye Pro Operations basics 2 22 Adjusting heaters power in manual Mode Kit contents Technical specifications table Using 3rd party power adapters Using DitoGear Power Packs Obtaining Support Limited Warranty 2 2 2 2 Privacy oo Miscellaneous 2 222 2 22 xD CO ST ON 061 UT E Es 1 Getting started Thank you very much for purchasing the DitoGear DryEye We hope that the device will meet your expectations bringing a great value to your productions DitoGear DryEye has been designed to prevent dew condensation or freezing of the camera lenses during long term shooting in humid or low temperature conditions lt can control 3 different heaters independently The maximum temperature of the heater is around 50 C so it is completely safe for the optics and strong enough to prevent dew condensation or lens freezing in all conditions The DitoGear Dry Eye Pro main advantage comparing to manually controlled DitoGear Dry Eye Lite is an automatic temperature offset control This unit has a built in temperature and humidity sensors and therefore it is able to automatically calculate
5. ct manual before requesting warranty service If the product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources please contact DitoGear at support ditogear com Service options parts availability and response times may vary according to the country in which service is requested Service options are subject to change at any time You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country in which service is requested If you seek service in a country that is not the country of purchase you will comply with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties VAT and other associated taxes and charges For international service DitoGear may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards In accordance with applicable law DitoGear may require that you furnish proof of purchase details before receiving warranty service 12 Privacy DitoGear will maintain and use customer information in accordance with the DitoGear Customer Privacy Policy available at ditogear com legal privacy policy 13 Miscellaneous Trademarks and copyrights DitoGear DitoGear OmniController DitoGear Evolution DitoGear Trito DitoGear OmniSlider DitoGear OmniHead and DitoGear LensDrive DitoGear Modulo are trademarks of Dito Gear Robert Paluch ul Krancowa 30 62 002 Suchy Las
6. d operate the DryEye Lite or Pro Detailed operation instructions for DryEye Pro are contained in the next chapter of this manual 1 Unpack your device heaters temperature sensor Pro and prepare your power supply 2 Connect one or more lens heaters to heating channels of the controller It does not make any difference where you connect it since all channels are Identical operationally 3 Wrap the heater s around your lens and fix it with a velcro The heater should be located as close to the front of the lens as possible Make sure to secure the heater cable so that it does not disturb you operating the camera and can t be damaged accidentally especially while working with motion control rigs Make sure the heater is not attached directly to the zoom focus or iris adjustment rings of the lens If there s no other option and it needs to cover one of the adjustment rings it is recommended that you fix them with the gaffer tape so that the focus or other rings can t be accidentally moved by the heater Pro Attach the lens temperature sensor to the lens close to the front lens or directly under the heater You may simply put it in between the lens and the heater or secure it with a gaffer tape Connect the power Lite The DryEye Lite should show a red LED lighting Pro Ihe DryEye Pro will show the options on the display Adjust the power of the channels and operating mode for DryEye Pro Lite Use 50 power se
7. hannel will be switched off If you want to keep using auto mode for example after modifying other channels adjustments you need to enter Auto mode again 6 Kit contents Depending on the bundle and product variant the kit contains 1 Economy 1x Controller 1x Heater 35cm 1x Power Cable 2 Standard 1x Controller 1x Heater 35cm 1x Power Cable 1x Transport Soft Case 3 XL2 1x Controller 2x Heater 35cm 1x Power Cable 1x Transport Soft Case A XL3 1x Controller 3x Heater 35cm 1x Power Cable 1x Transport Soft Case DitoGear DryEye Pro Package contains additionally a power temperature sensor 7 Technical specifications table 8 Using 3rd party power adapters DitoGear recommends using original DitoGear AC DC power adpaters and batteries While using a 3rd party adapter make sure it meets the requirements detailed in technical specifications table Caution DitoGear is not responsible for any damage or failures caused by the use of a 3rd party power supply adapter 9 Using DitoGear Power Packs DitoGear Power Pack 7Ah 14Ah and DitoGear PowerBox include gel type lead acid batteries that have a low voltage operating limit When you discharge the battery below that limit the irreversible chemical processes occur and the recharging performance can be affected It is recommended not to fully discharge the battery The lead acid battery will self discharge slowly over time Leaving the battery f
8. or more than 3 months without recharging may result in damage Remember to recharge the battery at least every 3 months 10 Obtaining Support In case of any technical issues that can t be solved by carefully reading the manuals do not hesitate to contact us at support ditogear com 11 Limited Warranty DitoGear One 1 Year Limited Warranty For DitoGear Products Only Consumer rights and restrictions For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or if different their country of residence the benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations This warranty does not exclude limit or suspend any rights of consumers arising out of non conformity with a sales contract However as described below DitoGear disclaims statutory and implied warranties to the extent permitted by law and in so far as such warranties cannot be disclaimed all such warranties shall to the extent permitted by law be limited in duration to the duration of the express warranty described below and to the repair or replacement service as determined by DitoGear in its sole discretion Some states countries and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last so the limitations described above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other right
9. peat this process for each of channels you want to use in manual mode 8 In order to turn off a channel enter the channel operation menu mode and select OFF option Setting the automatic operation mode In order to prevent dew condensation it is not necessary to warm up the lens too much It is absolutely sufficient to keep the optics temperature slightly above the dew point DryEye Pro can automatically control one of the channels keeping the lens temperature at the desired offset above the ambient temperature to prevent dew condensation Recommended value is about 1 5 C above the ambient temperature To set automatic operation mode for the selected channel 1 Set other channels to manual operation mode if you want to use them simultaneously 2 Select the AUTO mode for the channel you want to operate automatically and press the encoder to enter Automatic Operation Screen 3 Press the encoder once to enter temperature offset adjustment menu 4 Set the desired temperature offset and confirm by pressing the encoder 5 The device will remain at the Automatic Operation Screen but the offset won t be editable so it can t be changed accidentally All other channels will continue to operate basing on manual settings 6 To exit Auto mode press and hold the encoder for 3 seconds You will return to Home Screen and you can modify other channels settings from there 7 Please note that when you exit the Auto operation mode this c
10. rvice including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not a representative of DitoGear g to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of DitoGear h to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product Except as provided in this warranty and to the extent permitted by law DitoGear is not responsible for direct special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition or under any other legal theory including but not limited to loss of use loss of revenue loss of actual or anticipated profits including loss of profits on contracts loss of the use of money loss of anticipated savings loss of business loss of Opportunity loss of goodwill loss of reputation loss of damage to or any indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused including the replacement of equipment and property The foregoing limitation shall not apply to death or personal injury claims or any statutory liability for intentional and gross negligent acts and or omissions Some states countries and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Obtaining warranty service DitoGear will provide warranty service either i at an DitoGear Retail or DitoGear Authorized Service Provider ASP location
11. s that vary from state to state or by country or province This limited warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place DitoGear the warrantor under this limited warranty stands for DitoGear Robert Paluch ul Krancowa 30 62 002 Suchy Las Poland Warranty DitoGear s warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set forth herein DitoGear warrants this DitoGear branded hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the date of retail purchase by the original end user purchaser Warranty Period If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period at its option and to the extent permitted by law DitoGear will either 1 repair the hardware defect at no charge using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or refurbished that is equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product DitoGear may request that you replace defective parts with user installable new or refurbished parts that DitoGear provides in fulfillment of its warranty obligation A replacement product or part including a user installable part that has been installed in accordance with instr
12. t so the limitations described above may not apply to you No DitoGear reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for DitoGear The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non DitoGear hardware products even if packaged or sold with DitoGear hardware Manufacturers or suppliers other than DitoGear may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser but DitoGear in so far as permitted by law provides their products as is DitoGear does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free DitoGear is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product s use This warranty does not apply a to consumable parts such as batteries unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship b to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken elements on ports c to damage caused by use with non DitoGear products d to damage caused by accident abuse misuse liquid contact fire earthquake or other external causes e to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by DitoGear f to damage caused by se
13. the dew point and keep the optics temperature at the desired offset above the dew point to prevent dew condensation and lens freezing with minimal power consumption Please ensure to carefully read the safety instructions and precautions contained in this manual prior to use of the device Should you need any assistance or support do not hesitate to contact us at support ditogear com Product version information This manual refers to DitoGear DryEye Lite All versions and DitoGear DryEye Pro V1 Note Unless specific version of the product is mentioned Pro or Lite the DitoGear DryEye refers to all versions of the device in this manual Instructions referring exclusively to a specific version of the product are marked either with Lite or Pro marks 2 Power options The DitoGear DryEye is powered using any 12V DC power source capable of delivering 2 5A current Average power consumption of the device is lower The power connector standard is a 2 5 x 5 5mm jack which is common for many power adapters available on the market The DitoGear DryEye comes with one of the following power cable types 1 DitoGear OmniPower Cable used to connect the device to DitoGear Power Packs or for use in conjunction with DitoGear motion control devices such as OmniSlider OmniHead or other equipped with Power Splitters connected to the power source 2 5 5mm x 2 5mm jack to gel type battery ports power cable ma
14. tting for each of connected channels lt should be sufficient to prevent dew condensation under most conditions If you want to remove the dew that has been already condensed on the lens or the frost you may need to temporarily set the power to 100 As soon as the lens is cleaned set the power back to 50 13 A Pro Follow detailed instructions contained further in this manual to set up the DryEye Pro for optimal operation Pro Make sure that the ambient temperature and humidity sensor located at the bottom of the device you ll see a small hole in the enclosure is not directly covered You should avoid putting it directly on the ground or on a flat surface as this may confuse the parameters readout Battery drain warnings Pro The DryEye Pro has a low battery indicator It will alert you with an audible signal when the battery level is low 10 5V threshold Although it is possible to continue operation when the warning is heard it is not recommended and may damage vour battery if it is depleted below certain level depending on the battery type Lite The DryEye Lite does not have any low battery warning Be sure to operate it on a fully charged battery and avoid discharging your batteries completely Some batteries may get damaged if discharged below certain levell 5 Detailed instructions for using DryEye Pro 5 1 Operations basics The DitoGear DryEye Pro is operated using a 2 way clickable encoder a with
15. uctions provided by DitoGear assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement or repair whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced tem becomes DitoGear s property Parts provided by DitoGear in fulfillment of its warranty obligation must be used in products for which warranty service is claimed When a refund is given the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to DitoGear and becomes DitoGear s property Exclusions and limitations To the extent permitted by law this warranty and the remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties remedies and conditions whether oral written statutory express or implied As permitted by applicable law DitoGear specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warranties including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties against hidden or latent defects If DitoGear cannot lawfully disclaim statutory or implied warranties then to the extent permitted by law all such warranties shall be limited in duration to the duration of the express warranty and to the repair or replacement service as determined by DitoGear in its sole discretion Some states countries and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may las
16. y be used with 3rd party gel type batteries or be modified to match other power sources 3 5 5mm x 2 5mm jack to cigarette plug power cable may be used with 3rd party power banks or used with the car power supply Please note that if you intend to use it that way you may need a power cable extender 3 Get to know DitoGear DryEye DitoGear DryEye is equipped with the following connectors and features DitoGear DryEye Lite 1 Tx power supply socket 5 5mm x 2 5mm jack socket located on the right side of the device 2 3x heater connector on the front face of the device chinch type 3 3x heater power adjustment dials located on the top plate of the device DitoGear DryEye Pro 1 Tx power supply socket 5 5mm x 2 5mm jack socket located on the right side of the device 2 1x temperature sensor located on the front side of the device 3 3x heater connector on the front face of the device chinch type 4 An LCD display located on the top plate of the device 5 A 2 way clickable encoder located on the top plate of the device 4 Using DitoGear DryEye The DitoGear DryEye Lite should be mainly used to prevent dew condensation and or lens freezing during outdoor shooting in humid conditions or during night shoots However it may be also used to clean the lens that has already got frost or when the dew already condensed on the lens surface Please follow the instructions in this chapter to set up an
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