PrimeLight VoxBox Pro Manuel utilisateur
Operating Instructions
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Intended use & Warnings................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Identifying the parts ....................................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 3 How to attach the main box to the camera .................................................... 6-7
3.1. How to attach to 15mm rails ....................................................................... 6
3.2. How to attach if the camera has no rails (such as DSLR) ........................... 6
Chapter 4 How to insert the two-way mirror...................................................................... 8
Chapter 5 Positioning the interviewer .......................................................................... 9-11
5.1. To position the interviewer camera right (recommended)........................... 9
5.2. To position the interviewer camera left........................................................ 9
5.3. Interviewing while operating the camera................................................... 10
5.4. Fourth position for the interviewer............................................................. 11
5.5. Lighting the interviewer.............................................................................. 11
Chapter 6 Filming the interview & tips for success ........................................................ 12
Chapter 7 Using the VoxBox Pro as a Teleprompter device ........................................... 13
Chapter 8 Warranty............................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 9 Support and parts ............................................................................................ 15
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The VoxBox Pro is a two-way mirror box which is positioned in front of the camera lens. It allows lm
makers to shoot down-the-lens interviews while maintaining eye contact between the interviewer and
the subject. The tablet holder accessory allows the unit to be converted into a Teleprompter.
Warnings
This product contains sheet glass. To avoid serious injury, handle with extreme care at all times.
Do not allow any part of the product to get wet.
1. Intended Use
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• Main box - positions in front of the lens
• Two-way mirror - inserts into the VoxBox Pro
main box
• Glass retainer
• Side mirror - optional use depending on
position of interviewer
2. Identifying the parts
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2. Identifying the parts
• Rail block - to slide onto 15mm rails
• L-bracket - supports the main box
• Tablet holder - to convert the unit into a
Teleprompter
• Doughnuts (76 & 112mm) - ts on lens to
prevent light entering the main box
• Cleaning cloth - for handling and cleaning
the mirrors
• 16mm receiver - optional to allow the unit to
be mounted on a standard lighting stand
• Hex keys
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3.1. How to attach to 15mm rails
There are two ways to attach the main box
depending on the camera setup. The preferred
method is to use existing standard 15mm rails.
NOTE: It is recommended to insert the two-way
mirror after the main box is securely attached.
1. Remove the matte box if tted.
2. Ensure the rails do not extend beyond the
front of the lens. For best results, rail ends
should be in line the front of the lens.
3. Choose a suitable doughnut and t around
the rim of the lens.
4. Loosen the two levers on the rail block,
slide the main box onto the rails. The front
of the lens should be in line with the hole in
the main box. (The height of the main box
can be adjusted by re-positioning the rail
block to the optimum position, so that the
lens is centred in the hole.)
5. Tighten the two levers on the rail block to
secure the main box.
6. Re-balance tripod head.
3. How to attach the main box to the camera
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3.2. How to attach if the camera does not have rails
(such as DSLR)
The main box can be mounted onto a standard
lighting stand having a 16mm spigot.
1. Remove the L-bracket and rail block
assembly (optional).
2. Remove the screw from the 16mm receiver.
3. Locate the screw through the centre hole
on the main box and re-attach the 16mm
receiver.
4. The 16mm receiver may be tightened with
the hex key or by hand. If the two-way glass
is tted, be sure not to damage it when tting
and tightening the screw.
5. Choose a suitable doughnut and t around the
rim of the lens.
6. The main box is now ready to be positioned in
front of the lens.
3. How to attach the main box to the camera
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4. How to insert the two-way mirror
Warning - handle the two-way mirror with extreme
care. Treat these surfaces like you would a lens.
Handle using the cleaning cloth. Inspect the surfaces
to ensure they are clean.
One side of the two-way mirror has a reective
coating; the other side is non-reective and faces the
lens.
1. Observe the label on the glass surface
2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the glass retainer
and rotate 90 degrees.
3. Slide the two-way mirror into the main box
using the felt strips as a guide. DO NOT let any
part of the glass come into contact with the
metal surfaces of the main box.
4. Push all the way to the corners of the main
box.
5. Rotate the glass retainer to back to its
original position and push towards the edge
of the two-way mirror to create a rm hold.
Whilst rmly holding the glass retainer in this
position, re-tighten the thumbscrew.
The two-way mirror can remain tted in the main box
when packed away for transportation.
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5. Positioning the interviewer
The VoxBox Pro allows the interviewer to sit at one
of four possible positions, depending on the layout
of the lming area or whether the interviewer is also
operating the camera.
The interviewer’s position is determined by the
position of the L-bracket (or the 16mm receiver, if
using). Both mounting options can be tted on either
the top or bottom of the main box.
5.1. To position the interviewer camera right
(recommended) (Fig 1)
For best results, we recommend the interviewer sits
camera right, at a 90 degree angle to the subject as
shown in g 1. The interviewer should sit 1-2 metres
from the main box.
5.2. To position the interviewer camera left (Fig 2)
1. Detach the main box from the camera (or
lighting stand, if using) and place it on a rm
surface.
2. Detach the L-bracket using the 5mm hex
key. Invert the main box and re-attach the
L-Bracket.
3. Re-attach the unit to the camera.
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Camera
Operator
Interviewer
Subject
Courtesy Flag
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Camera
Operator
Interviewer
Subject
Courtesy Flag
Fig 1
Fig 2
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5.3. Interviewing while operating the camera
1. Fit the L-bracket so the two-way mirror is
positioned as shown in g 3.
2. Attach the side mirror to the main box using
the thumbscrews. See photo, right.
3. Adjust the side mirror until the interviewer and
subject can see each other. (See next chapter
for details).
NOTE: The friction of the hinge can be adjusted by
turning the cross head screw on the hinge.
5. Positioning the interviewer
Main Box
Two-way Mirror
Side Mirror
Interviewer
Subject
Fig 3
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