Nikon XT350, XT100 User Manual
XT•350
&
XT•100
MOTORIZED TURNTABLES
MANUAL
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CONTENS
1. Safety instructions .................................................. 2
2. Introduction............................................................ 6
3. Complete set of equipment .................................... 10
4. Description........................................................... 12
5. Installation ........................................................... 14
6. Operating controls ................................................ 16
7. Preparing for photography ..................................... 21
7.1 Connecting the Turntable .................................. 21
7.2. Starting the Turntable ...................................... 27
8. Operating modes .................................................. 29
9. Rotation speed adjustment mode ........................... 33
10. Manual mode...................................................... 37
11. Slave mode......................................................... 40
12. Optional auto mode............................................. 43
13. Frequently asked questions ................................. 46
14. Recommendations for use ................................... 48
15. Troubleshooting ................................................ 53
16. Maintenance ...................................................... 55
17. Specification ...................................................... 57
18. Product warranty................................................. 59
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Please, carefully read these instructions.
2. The turntable must be installed on a flat
horizontal surface, otherwise it won’t work
properly.
Figure 1.1
3. Use AC power source indicated in the
specification ONLY.
Figure 1.2
4. Turn on the equipment only via proper
5. Never use a damaged power cable.
6. When using an extension piece, make sure
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ly earthed sockets.
that the total current value doesn’t exceed
the permissible one.
7. The total current consumed by all devices
through the common outlet should not ex
ceed its rated current.
8. Always turn off the turntable if the power
cable or socket is damaged, if liquid has
got inside the turntable or if the turntable
works improperly.
Figure 1.3
9. After switching the turntable off DO NOT
switch it on again before 2 seconds have
elapsed.
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10. Always switch off your turntable by using
the button on the power panel.
11. Never take the plug out of the socket
before the indicators on the control panel
go off.
12. Before cleaning the table disconnect it
from the power source.
13. Never use volatile flammable liquids
to clean the turntable.
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14. DO NOT perform maintenance and repair
of the turntable yourself. In case of any
trouble contact ANYTHING3D.
15. Make sure that during rotation the turnta
ble spinning surface doesn’t contact with
the external objects.
16. See to it that the load on the turntable is
as close to the center as possible or else it
might cause damage to the turntable.
(Fig. 1.4)
Figure 1.4
17. Never place the photographed objects on
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the turntable while it is spinning.
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2. INTRODUCTION
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ANYTHING3D XT100 AND XT350 MOTOR
IZED TURNTABLES are intended for automa
tion of 3D photography process. With 3D
photography the objects you are taking pic
tures of can be seen on the computer screen
and you can get the complete visual informa
tion about all their features! Our turntable lets
you get the 3D images series of any object
you choose. This widely adaptable kind of 3D
images is in great demand. They could be
used in Internetshops, on the model agen
cies sites, at the advertising shows, presen
tations, etc.
XT350 model 39" in diameter is intended
for making the photos of people and large
objects. XT350 turntable is capable of
bearing the heavy objects with a weight of
up to 350 lb.
XT100 model is 20" in diameter and bears
the objects with a weight of up to 100 lb.
XT350 and XT100 turntables have the
same indication, controls and functional abil
ities. In addition to the common function
abilities ХТ350 turntable is equipped with a
frame number sound indication, as well as
with a pullout handle and wheels to move the
turntable around your photo studio.
The turntable enables a series consisting of
different quantities of images (32, 16 or 8
frames). You may take any number of frames
depending on your quality and technical re
quirements. A series of 32 frames produces a
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highquality 3D photo with a bigger file size. A
series of 8 frames gives the smallest file size
and requires the least time to be loaded
through the Internet. A series of 16 frames is
a compromise between quality and file size.
ANYTHING3D XT100 AND XT350 MOTOR
IZED TURNTABLES render 3D photography
as simple as 1,2,3! You may take pictures in
manual, semiautomatic or automatic
modes. The enhanced indicating system
gives you complete control over the process
of photography. Due to its adjustment sys
tem the turntable is well adaptable to the var
ious photo studio equipment and cameras.
The best results will be attained by means of
using a modern digital camera and a set of
the studio lighting equipment as in this case
you make the best of all the turntable appli
ances for automatic photography in order to
compile a 3D series.
The original Anything3D software included in
the complete set offers a wide variety of 3D
series processing options and their further
usage.
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2. INTRODUCTION
3. COMPLETE SET OF EQUIPMENT
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1. Turntable (XT350 or XT100)
Figure 3.1
XT350
XT100
2. Power cable
Figure 3.2
3. COMPLETE SET OF EQUIPMENT
3. Remote control
Figure 3.3
4. Turntable sync cable (intended for con
nection to the studio flash sync terminal
through the splitter)
Figure 3.4
5. Splitter (for connection to the studio flash
sync terminal)
Figure 3.5
6. 2 colored covers for the turntable rotating
surface
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7. Manuals
8. Software CD
Figure 3.6
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4. DESCRIPTION
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The upper part of a turntable is a rotating disk
(Fig. 4.1a) on which the photographed object
is arranged. The disk can rotate in any direc
tion (both clockwise and counterclockwise).
Arranged on the turntable body are the con
trol panel (Fig. 4.1b, Fig.4.3c) and power
panel (Fig. 4.2a, Fig.4.4a).
Fixed on the turntable bottom are the adjust
able legs (Fig. 4.1c, Fig. 4.4c) designed for
adjusting the level of the turntable.
In addition the turntable model ХТ350 is
supplied with the sound control panel (Fig.
4.3a), pullout handle (Fig. 4.3b) and two
small wheels (Fig. 4.4b) used to move the
turntable around.
Figure 4.1
4. DESCRIPTION
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5. INSTALLATION
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Prior to photography locate the turntable on
a flat, horizontal and steady surface in your
photo studio or any other photography site at
your option in order to get the most efficient
position for photography. Avoid unstable or
vibrating places. Arrange the turntable so
that its control panel faces the camera.
For the XT350 turntable to be easily moved
about your photo studio it is supplied with a
handle and 2 small wheels. To move the turn
table pull out the handle located on its bot
tom (Fig. 5.1) against the stop; then begin
lifting the turntable till its whole weight rests
on the wheels (Fig. 5.2). After placing the
turntable at the required point let it acquire
horizontal position again and push the han
dle back as far as it will go.
5. INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
IMPORTANT: In order to protect the turnta
ble from damage DO NOT hold it by the rotat
ing disk when moving about!
For the device to operate properly its level
should be adjusted by screwing the bottom
legs in or out, each one in turn, until the rotat
ing surface of the turntable acquires horizon
tal position.
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IMPORTANT: When installing a photo
graphed object on the turntable, please, re
member that the object should be fixed in the
center of the turntable and its weight should
not exceed the greatest permissible one.
DO NOT place heavy objects on the turntable
edge so that the mechanism does not get
damaged.
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5. INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
6. OPERATING CONTROLS
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6.1. The power panel located on the turn
table body is intended for connecting the de
vice to the power source, as well as for
switching it on and off. Located on the power
panel are ON/OFF (I/O) button (Fig. 6.1a),
FUSE (Fig. 6.1b) and power cable socket
(Fig. 6.1c).
Figure 6.1
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6.2. The control panel (Fig.6.2) located on
the turntable body is intended for operating
modes control and indication, and also for
remote control, studio flashes and camera
connection to the turntable by means of
special cables (included in the kit, optional).
The cables are plugged into the special
sockets (R, M, A) arranged on the control
panel bottom.
Figure 6.2.1
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6. OPERATING CONTROLS
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Located on the control panel are:
MODE button operating mode selection
(Fig. 6.2.2a);
FRAME button setting the number of the
frames (Fig. 6.2.2b);
Digital display indication of the frames
number in «M» and «A» modes and the rota
tion speed in «S» mode (Fig. 6.2.2c);
S, M, A operating modes indicators (Fig.
6.2.2d);
1, 8, 16, 32 indicators of the frames
number in a series (Fig. 6.2.2e);
R remote control socket (Fig. 6.2.2f);
Figure 6.2.2
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