TILTA MB-T16-B Mirage Motorized VND Matte Box Kit Instruction Manual

TILTA MB-T16-B Mirage Motorized VND Matte Box Kit

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NOTICE TO USERS

Disclaimers and essential information to know before using the VND filter products:

• Notes: The VND’s adjustment range is ND 0.3-2.7. We advise using lenses that have a focal length longer than 35mm.
  Using the VND at higher density on lenses wider than 24mm will have a vignette effect. (This cannot be avoided due to the variable ND filter’s structure and mechanism.) Please be aware of this before making your purchase.

• Notes on 4×5.65 filters: Please refer to Page 9 of this user manual for instructions on handling 4×5.65 filters. Please follow instructions to avoid any mishandling of the product.

• Disclaimers: Tilta is not responsible for any broken filters, vegetating, and/or unusable photo or video footage caused by mishandling of the product.

Filter products maintenance
Optical products are precision instruments which requires protective packing during transportation and storing. Keep the filter products in a dry and cool area. Stay away from water, moisture, and dust. Possible artificial damages include:

CD Falling, collision, and scratches during handling.

1. Scratches caused by filter stains and improper cleaning.
2. Scratches and paint chips caused by handling and contact.
3. Improper storing can cause erosion and mold on filter.
4. Damage caused by improper transportation.
5. Scratches caused by mishandling during packing, unclean or dusty environment, improper cleaning. (Use an air blower to clean up the dust on the filter surface. For any remaining dust or stains, use a lens cleaning wipe with 97% alcohol and wipe the filter in circles. Avoid any secondary damage from the dust.)
6. If sea transportation occurs, seal the product and store it in a dry environment. Keep it away from salty air or water.

Damage caused by any of the above mishandling of the product and/or any other unforeseen behaviors are not included in the product’s service and warranty. For non-user error related product quality issues, Tilta guarantees exchange and service within 3 months of the purchase.

NOTE: When shooting in high speed moving conditions or extreme weather (such as desert, snow, etc), we highly recommend using [Filter Protector Kit] to protect your lens and filter. The top flag(MB-T16-TF) can be removed if shooting under high speed moving conditions

When removing the matte box and its additional gear (such as the flare free matte box, additional 95mm circular filter tray, and 4X5.65 filter
tray backing), please keep the additional piece within 15° of your setup, and slide the additional piece upwards to avoid any damage to the locking toggle on the matte box body.

TILT MIRAGE MATTE BOX

4XS.6S MATTE BOX BODY
The front hood of the matte box body has acronymic design which minimizes the wind drag and the Impact on the camera stabilizer during car shoots and aerial shoots.

VND FILTER HOLDER

• Ultra lightweight material.
• Ergonomic design.
• Quick release locking toggle
• Multifunctional design. 
  

[Tilta Mirage Matte Box] is a matte box that fully satisfies the needs and wants of content creators. The Tilta Mirage adopts a lightweight and modular design. The circular 95mm insert filter tray provides users with the possibility of using lighter weight and lower cost filters. In addition, we have introduced the wireless VND module which can pair with the matte box in order to support your production needs.

OVERVIEW

AVAILABLE KITS

KIT A INSTRUCTIONS (PART I.)

1. Mounting the matte box

2. Select the adapter ring that fats the front diameter of your lens. (67mm,72mm, 77mm, and 82mm adapter rings are included in the kit. )

3. If you ere looking for other adapter ring sizes, please contact our customer service.
   

4. If the front diameter of your lens is 95mm, no adapter ring is needed. Loosen the tie down screw on the right side of the matte box. Place the matte box onto the front of the lens. Adjust the level and tighten the tie down screw.

5. Mounting the carbon fiber top flag

6. The top flag and the tie down screw stay as one piece.

7. The matte box is not needed when there is no lens flare.
   Adjust the tie down screw to adjust the top flag’s single.

8. Mounting the 95mm circular filler tray and filler

9. Kit A comes with a 95mm circular filter tray. Follow the picture below, pull ©the locking clip to take out ®the 95mm
   circular filter tray.

10. The filter slot is compatible with major brands of 95mm circular filters, such as ND filters, streak fitters, star filters, pro-mist, black pro-mist, etc.

11. The 95mm circular filter weighs only 1/4 of a traditional 4 x 5.65 filter. Compared to the traditional threaded filter, the circular insert filler is more efficient and practical for shooting.

Installing the 95mm Circular Filter

  1. Place the filter into 1the bottom of the filter tray and, pull up 2the locking toggle.
  2. Place the filter into 3 the filter tray. Release the locking toggle.
4. Pull the locking toggle to release the circular filter tray

4. Installing the filter
   4×5.65 filter can be mounted onto the matte box body. The circular threaded filter can be Installed from the front without dismounting the matte box.

   • If you would like to double up the fitter, please purchase the 4x 5.65 filter tray (MB-T16-SFH) backing and the additional 4x 5.65 filter tray (MB-T16-SFT).
     To double up the circular filter, please purchase the additional 95mm circular battery (MB-T16-SCF).

5. Release the locking toggle

6. Slide the 4X5.65 filter into the matte box as shown above.

7. Mount the filter into position.

Notes on handling the 4×5.65 filters:
NOTE: When releasing the filter locking toggle, use one hand to hold onto the 4×5.65 filter. The filter releases forward. Please use extra caution when operating to avoid any filter damage.
DISCLAIMERS: Tilta is not responsible for any user error-caused broken filters.

Circular Threaded Filter NOTE: The circular threaded filter CANNOT be used with the 95mm variable ND filter at the same time. Please do not insert the 95mm circular filter tray after mounting the circular threaded filter.

KIT B INSTRUCTION {PART I.)

1. Mounting the 95mm variable ND

2. After completing the kit A instructions steps, insert the 95mm variable ND.
   To take out the 95mm variable ND, pull the locking toggle, then take it out.
   NOTE: After taking out 95mm variable ND, please piece the 95mm circular filter tray back into the matte box.

3. Manual control–To control the ND manually, toggle the wheel in the top right comer of the variable ND fitter tray.

4. Electronic control

5. Installing the <Nucleus Nano motor adapter for Tilta Mirage. Align the M3 screws on the Nucleus Nano motor adapter with the M3 screw holes on the 95mm variable ND. Make sure the wheel can rotate smoothly. Mount the Nucleus Nano motor onto the motor adapter, align the wheels and make sure they can rotate smoothly.

6. Controlling the variable ND via Nucleus Nano hand wheel controller & Nudeus M hand unit & wireless controller for Tilta Mirage.
   Connect the Nucleus Nano motor to power. Press and hold the CAL button to calibrate. You will be able to control the ND filter after the calibration is complete.[While operating moving shots (hand held, global, car mount, etc), controlling the variable ND wirelessly will improve efficiency.]

KIT C INSTRUCTIONS

Controlling the variable ND Via wireless motor for Tilta Mirage

1. Installing The wireless motor for Tilta Mirage. Align the M3 screws on the wireless motor adapter with the M3 screw holes on the variable ND. Turn on the motor.
2. Installing 2the 14500 power supply for Tilta Mirage moto. To use the 14500 power supply, slide the battery chamber onto the motor.
3. Controlling the variable ND via Nucleus Nano hand wheel controller & Nucleus M hand unit & wireless controller for Tilta Mirage. Please refer to the previous page for pairing instructions. While operating moving shots (handheld, gimbal, car mount, etc), controlling the variable ND wirelessly will improve efficiency.
4. To control via the Tilta advanced focus handle, connect the handle and the motor via the USB-C ports.
   
   To use external power supply, connect the motor to an extremal device via the USB-C connector (5-8.4V).
   NOTE: To protect tile wheel gear and the motor, slide the motor cover onto the motor.
   

To use external power supply, connect the motor to an external device via the USB-C connector (5-8.4V).
NOTE: To protect the wheel area and the motor slide (3the motor cover onto the motor.

WIRELESS CONTROLLER OVERVIEW

1. Hand wheel
   For controlling the wireless motor.

2. Power button
   Long hold: power on and off. Single click: Run/stop. (Under any menu settings, single click the power button to return to the main menu.)

3. NATO rail port
   The wireless controller can be mounted on setups with a NATO rail.

4. NATO rail tie down

5. Display

6. CAL key

7. Hold for 3s to activate automatic calibration.

8. Double click to activate manual calibration.

9. Single stick to set A-B marks.

10. Up key
    Double click: Go up in selection + raise channel. Long hold: Enter main menu (including wireless setting, motor setting, function setting, system setting). In menu, single click to go up, double click to confirm.

11. Down key
    Double click: Go down in selection +lower channel. In menu, Single click to go down, double click to return to the previous menu.

12. USB-C port
    For firmware update.

13. Battery chamber
    For 14500 battery (3.7V). The battery can be installed in either direction regarding positive and negative.

CAL Key Functions (Part I)

1. Auto CAL Setting Long hold CAL key for 3 seconds, the motor will enter auto CAL and spin.
   

2. A-B marks setting
   

3. Set A-B marks
   A mark: Rotate the hand wheel to the desired position for A mark. single click “CAL key to confirm- B mark: Rotate the hand wheel to the desired position for B mark. Single click “CAL” key to confirm. A-B marks are now set.

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4. Cancel A-B marks
   After AB marks are set, single click CAL key again to cancel them.

WIRELESS CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS (PART I.)

CAL Key Functions (Part II.)

Free Rotation. Manual Calibration Instructions. (This function is compatible with Nucleus M and Nucleus Nano motors.)

1. Double click CAL key to initiate manual CAL setting. REC Display shows as (H_C_A). 1:+942
2. Manually rotate the lens focus to close focus, and H-C-A install the motor to the lens. Then rotate the hand wheel so that the lens is at infinite focus.
3. Double click CAL key again to confirm the free rotation setup.

Wireless Settings (2.4G Bluetooth) (Part I.)
[1] 2.4G mode is for wireless frequency setting

1. Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings.
2. Double click “Up” key to enter [2.4G mode.
3. Use “Up” and Down keys to toggle Use Up and Down keys to toggle through key to confirm selection. and select Wireless setting. Double click “Up through and select High Medium / Low frequency. Double click “Up key to confirm the selection.

WIRELESS CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS (PART II.)

Wireless Settings (2.4G Bluetooth) (Part I1.)

[2] Bluetooth mode functions

1. Long hold “Up key to enter menu settings. “Up” Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select Wireless setting. Double click “Up” key to confirm selection.

2. Use “Up” and “Down” keys “Up to toggle through and select BLUE. Double click “Up” key to confirm selection.

3. Double click ON to enter connection mode.(The Bluetooth is turned off by default.)

4. After entering “Connect” double click “Up” key to enter “Search” mode.

Use phone APP to connect the Bluetooth devices tor lens control or camera run/stop control. or connect the devices directly via Bluetooth. (As of right now, only applicable to BMPCC 4K6K PRO (After downloading the APP, please follow the updates from Tilta official website.)

Connecting with BMPCC 4K/6K PRO via Bluetooth for Run/Stop Control

1. Take BMPCC 6K PRO camera as an example. Open camera menu and find Bluetooth setting.
   

2. Navigate to Bluetooth setting on the wireless controller, select Connect and double click the Up key to enter searching mode.

WIRELESS CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS (PART III.)

During connection, a passcode will be generated from the camera. Enter the passcode on the wireless controller. [Passcode instructions: The passcode contains 6 digits. Use the hand wheel to move between digits, double click •up” key to confirm and enter the next digit. Enter all 6 digits, then double click “Up” key to connect.] Once the connection is complete, use the power button on the controller to control REC/STBY.

Once the first connection of the device is complete, no passcode will be needed to connect in the future. To use the control with other
cameras, clear the Bluetooth info. Please see instructions below.

1. In the Bluetooth setting, select Clear and double click “Up” key to confirm.

2. Clear the Bluetooth info on the camera by selecting Clear All.
   

WIRELESS CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS (PART IV.)

1. Motor direction

2. Long hold •up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select Motor. Double click “Up” key to confirm and enter Direction menu.

3. Double click “Up” key in Direction “Down” keys to toggle through and select CW or CCW. Then double click “Up” key to confirm the selection.

4. Motor number

5. Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select Motor. Double click “Up” key to confirm and enter Number menu.

6. Double click “Up” key in Number. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select a motor number (0/1/213/4). Then double click “Up” key to confirm the selection. The selected motor number will appear on the display.

WIRELESS CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS (PART V.)

FUNCTION SETTING

Calibrating the hand wheel

1. Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select Function. Double click “Up” key to confirm.

2. When the display shows Wheel Cal, rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise to the minimum end, the rotate the hand wheel to the maximum end. Double click Up” key to confirm.

System Setting (Part I)

1. Looking up the version info
   Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select System. Double click “Up” key to enter Info, and double click “Up” key again to look up the current firmware info.
   

2. Language Setting

3. Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select System. Double click “Up” key to confirm and select Language.
   

4. Double click “Up” key in Language “Down keys to toggle through and select px or English. Then double click “Up” key to confirm the selection.
   

WIRELESS CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS (PART VI)

System Setting (Part VI) 13]

Restore Setting

1. Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and “Down” keys to toggle through and select System. Double click “Up” key to confirm and select Restore.
2. Double click “Up” key in Restore “Down” keys to toggle through YES or NO. Then double click “Up” key to confirm the selection.
   

Display Direction Setting

1. Long hold “Up” key to enter menu settings. Use “Up” and ” ” Down” keys to to gel through and select System. Toggle through and double click “Up” ” key to select Display.

2. Use “UP” and “Down” keys to toggle through and double click “Up” key to select Normal or Inverted.

NOTE: When the display is in inverted direction, use “Reset” function to return to normal direction.

Firmware Updates
When the battery is not installed, long hold both “Up” and “Down” keys at the same time, and connect the wireless controller to a computer via a USB-C cable. Copy the firmware file to the wireless controller. After the copying is complete, the wireless controller will automatically turn on and complete the firmware update. Please visit the Tilta optical website to download firmware’s tor the products accordingly.

WIRELESS MOTOR FOR TILTA MIRAGE OVERVEW

1. Display

2. Up key 2

3. M3 screw

4. Down key

5. 8 0.4M gear

6. USB-C port
   Used for firmware update, data backup, and input power supply (input 5-8.4V, 2A+)

7. Locking toggle

Up Key Functions

Channel settings
Double click the Up Key to lower channel
Double click the Down Key to raise channel

Auto CAL settings
Method 1: Long hold the Up Key for 3 seconds, the motor will enter auto CAL and spin. NO: 2 STBY Calibrate NO: 2 STBY in.

Method 2: Long hold the Up Key to enter the running interface, then double click Up Key to enter auto CAL spin.

Down Key Functions

On/Off setting
Long hold Down key to enter on/off setting.

Motor No. setting
Triple click the Up or Down Key to enter the motor No. interface. Single click the Up Key to lower the motor No. and single click the Down Key to raise the motor no action is executed in 10 seconds, the interface will exit automatically. (Or triple click the Up or Down Key to exit the interface.)

Notes on Power

• The motor can be powered by the external 14500 power supply for Tilta Mirage motor. When the motor s voltage is around 6.8V, the USB-C port can output 6.8V power. The USB-C port can input 5-8.4V, 2A. L
• No-load current: Around 100 mA. Load current (with the VND filter): Around 600 mA.

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