User's Manual

Product Manual
English
Nomenclature
FCC Compliance Statement
Detailed product manual for Aputure DEC Vari-ND can be found on the movie solution page on www.aputure.com .
Item check list
Power switch
Charge / Remote /
Update port
OLED screen
The battery icon will blink while charging When this icon shows, that means the battery is fully charged.
Tips and trouble setting
6. Max aperture mode & Vibration mode
Dial < >to move the focus. Turn left to move the focus faraway and right for closer. The more you move
the focus shifter, the faster the focus change will be.
* The grip will blink as follows:
1. Please charge the Aputure DEC Vari-ND within 3 minutes after the low battery icon appeared in case of
unstable work.
2. Please charge for the grip before using it again if it was powered o because of low battery.
3. The aperture value of some lenses might not be displayed correctly.
4. Numerous focus pulling may change the memory of stop A and B.
5. Suggest to use the Canon EF L lens or Canon STM lens. Other lenses especially made by the third party may
cause the incoherent movement when being controlled by the DEC Vari-ND.
6. If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface
and internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, rst put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before
taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the same
when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
7. Aputure DEC Vari-ND has been paired before shipping. You can follow the steps below if it is needed：
1) Adapter keeps OFF;
2) First press <START/STOP> of the Grip,then simultaneously Press<ON/OFF> of the Grip. The Grip will display
"Pairing..."
3) Pull <ON/OFF> of the adapter to <ON>.The OLEDs both display "Pair_OK". This means pairing is nished
8. If you use manual-focus lens to DEC Vari-ND, you cannot adjust focus remotely.
9. Firmware of adapter is constantly under development, which means Aputure may release latest rmware on
ocial website:
1) Website: http://www.aputure.com/DEC-Vari-ND/Update
2) Please update rmware following the instructions on our ocial website.
Pairing... Pair_OK
Showing low battery of the adapter
(the same display appears on the adapter)
Showing low battery of the grip
(without display on the adapter)
1. Adapter
Release the shifts on both sides to open the safe case. You need loosen the balance valve anticlockwise before
if needed.
2. Attaching
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折页方式：
折页成型（英文在正面）：
1
2
为折线(不印刷)
082 说明书 AP-082-PR-02
20170119
Jolin
版 本
V1.0
深圳市爱图仕影像器材有限公司
585*280 mm 折页尺寸：97.5*140mm
70g 书纸，正反两面印刷
料号：
The list of tested compatible Lenses is below and more can be found on the ocial website:
http://www.aputure.com/DEC-Vari-ND/technique
2. Start/Stop recording
3. Adjust focus
4. Adjust aperture and ND
Adapter: Switch Power switch to ON to start up. Switch Power switch to OFF to close down.
Grip: Short press the Power switch to switch the state of starting up and closing down.
Feature
1. Power on/o
* Please full charge the Aputure DEC Vari-ND the rst time you use it.
Max aperture mode
(Short press： open/close max aperture mode
Vibration mode
(Long press： open/close vibration mode)
5. A、B stops
Short pressing <A>/<B> on grip can set the position memory of location. After setting both
positions, moving focus between A and B can be achieved by dialing.
3. Connect remote cable
According to the port of your camera, please choose the correspond remote cable to connect adapter to your
camera.
2. Control box
Connector
3. Grip
OLED screen
A stop
B stop
IRIS LOCK
START/STOP button
Focus shifter
1/4”socket
Charge port
Aperture/ND wheel
Power switch
Preparation
1. Open safe case
1) Align Lens mount indexes on the adapter and lens, then turn the lens by the arrow until it snaps into place.
2) Align the indexes on the adapter and camera, and then turn the adapter by the arrow until it snaps into place.
3) Align the indexes on the connectors, plug in the direction shown by picture.
*Aputure DEC Vari-ND is able to work while charging by connecting to USB cable which attached to an AC
adapter (5V 1A).
The grip can be set on rocker, tripod, shoulder and other supporting systems.
4. Install Claw Clip
* You can choose either side as the picture shows according to
your need.
Locking part
Charge the grip and the adapter by connecting Charge & Update cable, which should be attached to an AC
adapter (5V 1A).
5. Charging
6. Install lens assembly
5V/1A
Charge & Update
Button Meaning
Button Meaning Display
Specications
Battery Durance
1400mAh
5V
≤500mA
≤10h
Based on a fully charged Li-ion battery, a Canon EF 24-70mm/
2.8L II USM and CIPA testing standards.
65±20% (without condensation)
2.4GHz
≤100m
2600 mAh
Micro USB
5V
3.7V 3.7V
≤300mA
≤48h
0℃-40℃
-20℃-60℃
ND Range ND8~ND2048
Components
Battery Capacity
Charge/Remote/Update port
Charge Voltage
Battery Voltage
Peak Current
Temperature
Operation
Storage
Humidity
Remote Rate
Remote Range
Construction Accessories
Lens Compatibility
Adapter
1/4” jack
Grip
Claw clip
Micro USB (charge only）
Camera Compatibility
MFT(Micro 4/3 )-mount (for all frame sizes) camera
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable
exposure condition without restriction.
Trademarks
Canon is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon INC in the P.R.C. and other countries.
Panasonic is a trademark or registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation in the P.R.C. and other countries.
BMD is a trademark or registered trademark of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd in the P.R.C. and other countries.
Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation in the P.R.C. and other countries.
All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective
owners.
short press< A >: Set/Cancel A stop.
short press< B >: Set/Cancel B stop.
set both A and B stop successfully.
* Please rst set the camera to be in "Release without Lens enabled" mode if it does have before using together with
the DEC Vari-ND.
Aperture/ND wheel
After connecting adapter to your camera with remote cable, by pressing <Start/Stop>, you can start
or stop the video recording.
Vari-ND Version DEC Adapter
Instructions
Aputure DEC Vari-ND is a wireless remote adapter that allows you to attach Canon EF-mount lenses to MFT
mount or E-mount cameras. In addition to retain all the DEC features, but also equipped with electronic Vari-ND
lens assembly, from ND8 to ND2048, multi-steps light adjusting, even in bright light can also use large aperture
motion blur shooting, and also helps you to expand the possibilities of Canon EF-mount lenses when you
capture video with cine style camera.
Foreword
WARNING：
Please read this product manual carefully.
Keep this product manual. Always include this product manual when passing the products on to third parties.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this product manual.
Do not place the product in a place where there are corrosive chemicals to protect the
product from corrosion, corrosion may cause the product to malfunction.
Use only a microber and dry cloth for cleaning the product.
Operate carefully to not cause any damage by dropping or physical shocking it.
Do not leave the product near anything that has a strong magnetic eld such as a magnet or electric motor.
Also avoid using or leaving the product near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna.
Strong magnetic elds can cause the product to malfunction or destroy data transferring.
Do not leave the product in excessive heat, high temperatures can cause the product to malfunction.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use the product near water.
Keep storing the product in a dry, clean, dust-free environment.
Please have the product checked by the authorized service or agent if your product has some problems.
Please note that this warranty does not apply to repair arising out of the malfunction of unauthorized
disassembly, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Use of original Aputure cable accessories is recommended. Please note that this warranty does not apply to
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-original Aputure accessories, although you may request such
repairs on a chargeable basis.
The product is certicated by RoHS, CE, FCC and JAPAN MIC. Please operate the product in full compliance
with the operation standards. Please note that this warranty does not apply to repair arising from malfunction,
although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
The instructions and information in this manual are based on thorough, controlled company testing
procedures. Further notice will not be given if the design or specications change.
Adapter
(Include
Vari-ND lens assembly)
Grip
Charge & Update cable
Lanc cable
GH series cable (for Panasonic GH series)
Warranty card Product manual
Safe case
Safe case for lens assembly
DC IN
DC IN
Control box
DEC Vari-ND adapter
Claw clip Lens cap Lens rear cap
Sony D Type cable (for SONY series)
Lanc 2 Multi Adapter Cable
(just for E-mount)
Transparent lens assembly
BMD series
Lanc
GH Series
Sony D Type
Lanc 2 Multi
CHG
Lanc
* Turn it the opposite direction can cause the lens to demount.
* Please rst turn o all the power of the devices, then push down the lens release button as the pasted arrow
shows on the button before detaching or changing the lens.
Panasonic GH series
Sony E-mount series
Aperture/ND wheel Aperture ND Display
Display
MaxMin
Max
Min
E-mount (for all frame sizes) camera
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 24-105mm f/4L USM
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
EF 100mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Lens lock pin
Contacts
Lens mount index
Camera mount
Connector
1/4” Thread
Connector mount index
Lens assembly
Lens release button
*Directed by the arrow
Lens assembly release button
BMD series
Panasonic GH series Sony E-mount series
Canon EF mount lens（red dot） Canon EF-S mount lens（white dot）
Package includes the following items:
Push the lens assembly release button, you can eject the lens assembly. Depending on the use, you can replace
the installation of Vari-ND lens assembly or transparent lens assembly. Note that save the replaced lens assembly
in the lens assembly safe case.
Short pressing <Aperture/ND wheel> on grip or control box can switch to adjust the aperture or ND, then dial
the wheel to adjust the aperture or ND. The OLED screens on both adapter and grip will display the f or ND value.
Canon EF, EF-S AF lenses
* When the transparent lens assembly is used,the OLED screens on both adapter and grip will display the focal length
and aperture information , then only the aperture can be adjusted.
* In the max aperture mode,do not support the grip for remote control to start and stop video shooting.
Thank you for purchasing the Aputure DEC Vari-ND!