GETTING STARTED WITH EZ16

WHAT’S INCLUDED

A.     Reel Lock

B.     Archival Film Core

C.     16mm Archival Film Core Adapter

D.     Platter

E.     EZ16 Chassis

F.     Dell 3930 Server

G.     Light Shroud

H.     5MP or 24MP Camera Module

SET UP

1.      Remove EZ16 components from packaging:

A.      EZ16 Chassis

B.      Dell 3930 Server

C.      Lower Platter (x2)

D.      16mm Archival Film Core Adapter (x2)

E.      Film Core Spacer (x4)

F.      Reel Lock (x2)

G.      5MP or 24MP Camera Module

H.      Light Shroud

I.        EZ16 Power Cable

J.       Dell 3930 Power Cable

K.      Camera Trigger Cable

L.       USB-C to USB-C Cable

M.     USB-A to USB-C Cable

 

2.     Place the EZ16 chassis onto the server.

3.     Connect the EZ16 to a power outlet (120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) using the EZ16 power cable.

4.     Connect the server to a power outlet (120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) using the server power cable.

5.     Connect the EZ16 to the server using the USB-C to USB-C cable.

6.     Place the camera module onto the track of the EZ16. Align the track indicator with camera size. Turn the lock knob to secure the module’s position.

7.     Connect the camera module to EZ16 using the camera trigger cable and USB-A to USB-C cable.

8.     Place the two lower platters onto the left and right hubs.

9.     Locate the two film core adapters onto the left and right hubs.

10.   Place the film onto the desired film core adapter (left for forward and right for rewind).

11.    Place an empty film core onto the right film core adapter.

12.   If desired, place film core spacers on top of the left and right film cores to address noise when using wavy film.

13.   Place the light shroud on top of the camera module. Slide shroud towards light source to prevent light leaks.

14.   Initial setup and installation will require a remote support session to help connect storage, confirm camera calibration, and update your EasyReel software. Contact Filmic Technologies at support@filmictech.com or by calling +1 (347) 442-7939.

 

IMPORTANT:

Save your shipping crate. If your EZ16 needs servicing, you’ll use this crate to ship it to Filmic Technologies.

INSTALLING ACCESSORIES

Important Operator Note:

Before attaching/removing any hardware accessory (Magnetic Soundhead or Camera Modules) or loading/unloading film, ensure that EZ16 is powered OFF.

Mounting 5MP or 24MP Cameras

EZ16’s cameras are easy to install, simply place the camera module into the camera slot, match up the camera type with the appropriate label on EZ16, and turn the knob on the right of the camera to lock it in place.

Installing Magnetic Soundhead (Optional)

For many types of film, you may be required to use the Magnetic Soundhead accessory to capture audio. To install the Magnetic Soundhead accessory, unscrew the accessory port thumbscrew and remove cover plate. Next, plug Soundhead into EZ16, aligning the connector pins of the Soundhead with the socket on EZ16. Finally, re-insert and tighten thumbscrew.

LOADING FILM

Motor Calibration

Motors will calibrate automatically whenever EZ16 is powered on. This process takes 15 seconds to complete (platters will cease rotating). For best results, power off EZ16 before loading/unloading film, or before changing any accessories.

Loading Film

Follow these steps to load film on EZ16:

1.         Load film onto spindle of left platter, perforations closest to platter surface. If the film is on a reel, replace archival core adapter with an appropriate reel adapter (sold separately).

2.        Load empty archival core or reel on spindle of right platter.

3.        Thread film around rollers and past Magnetic Soundhead (if installed) and tachometer, as shown below.

4.       Attach lead end of film to empty archival core or reel on right platter.

5.        Load top platters (optional), core spacers, and reel locks to ensure film does not drift while running.