Arri Alexa Mini Packet 4.0 Operating Guide
ALEXA Mini
ALEXA Mini
Software Update Packet 4.0
Software Update Packet 4.0
U S E R M A N U A L
U S E R M A N U A L
Date: 30th March 2016
Date: 30th March 2016
2 Imprint
Imprint
Copyright
© 2016 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All rights reserved.
No portions of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent of
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to
change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted.
AMIRA, ALEXA, ALEXA XT, and ALEXA Mini are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or
products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and
should be treated as such.
Original version.
For further assistance
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
Tuerkenstr. 89
D-80799 Munich, Germany
E-mail: service@arri.com
www.arri.com/service
Document revision history
Version
2.5
2.6
3.0
4.0
ID
10001121
10001121
10001121
10001121
Release
K08771
K08878
K08941
K09035
Date
Preliminary version
14th July 2015
02nd Nov 2015
30th March 2016
Contents 3
Contents
1 For your safety / 为了您的安全..............................................................7
1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols / 危险级别和警示标志.............................7
1.2 Vital precautions / 重要安全措施........................................................... 8
1.3 General precautions / 般安全措施......................................................... 9
2 Audience and intended use............................................................... 11
3 Scope of delivery and warranty......................................................... 12
4 Camera layout......................................................................................13
4.1 Product identification........................................................................... 19
5 Power supply....................................................................................... 20
6 Switching on/off...................................................................................21
7 Connectors........................................................................................... 23
7.1 Front connectors..................................................................................23
7.2 I/O panel.............................................................................................. 24
7.3 Media panel......................................................................................... 26
7.3.1 Preparing a USB memory stick...........................................................27
7.3.2 Changing a CFast 2.0 card.................................................................28
8 Lens mount/filters................................................................................30
8.1 ND filter module.................................................................................. 30
8.2 Changing a lens.................................................................................. 31
8.3 Lens control......................................................................................... 32
8.3.1 Manual iris adjustment........................................................................ 32
8.3.2 Iris control via user button...................................................................33
8.3.3 Auto iris................................................................................................34
9 Camera controls.................................................................................. 35
9.1 Function button FN and camera buttons 1-3...................................... 35
9.2 Recording button................................................................................. 36
10 MVF-1 controls.....................................................................................39
10.1 EVF image/monitor..............................................................................40
10.2 MVF-1 buttons..................................................................................... 41
10.2.1 PK peaking button...............................................................................41
10.2.2 EXP exposure tool button................................................................... 42
10.2.3 VF1 & VF2 user buttons..................................................................... 43
10.2.4 PLAY button.........................................................................................43
10.2.4.1 Playback screen controls........................................................................... 44
10.3 Diopter adjustment.............................................................................. 45
4 Contents
10.4 Adjusting the monitor...........................................................................46
10.5 Changing the monitor mode................................................................46
10.6 Live monitor......................................................................................... 47
10.7 User monitor........................................................................................ 48
10.8 Adjusting the monitor brightness.........................................................49
11 Overlay menu.......................................................................................50
12 Web remote.......................................................................................... 52
13 Home screen........................................................................................ 55
13.1 Status section...................................................................................... 57
13.2 ALERT messages................................................................................59
13.3 Info screens......................................................................................... 60
13.4 FPS settings........................................................................................ 65
13.4.1 Setting/adding an FPS value...............................................................65
13.4.2 Deleting an FPS value........................................................................ 67
13.5 TC settings.......................................................................................... 68
13.6 SHUTTER settings.............................................................................. 71
13.6.1 Selecting a SHUTTER unit..................................................................71
13.6.2 Setting/adding a SHUTTER value.......................................................73
13.6.3 Deleting a SHUTTER value................................................................ 74
13.7 WB settings......................................................................................... 76
13.7.1 Setting/adding a WB value..................................................................76
13.7.2 Renaming a WB value........................................................................ 77
13.7.3 Deleting a WB value........................................................................... 78
13.7.4 WB Options......................................................................................... 80
13.8 LOOK and gamma settings.................................................................80
13.8.1 Setting the LOOK file.......................................................................... 80
13.8.2 Setting Gamma....................................................................................82
13.8.3 Adding a LOOK file............................................................................. 83
13.8.4 Deleting a LOOK file........................................................................... 85
13.8.5 Exporting a LOOK file......................................................................... 87
13.8.6 Duplicating/renaming a LOOK file.......................................................89
13.8.7 LOOK parameters............................................................................... 90
13.8.7.1 ASC CDL Transforms................................................................................ 90
13.8.7.2 3D LUT and video look parameters...........................................................91
13.8.8 LOOK editing....................................................................................... 91
13.9 EI settings............................................................................................94
13.9.1 EI technical details.............................................................................. 96
Contents 5
14 Camera menu.......................................................................................97
15 MENU > Recording..............................................................................98
15.1 Recording Codec.................................................................................98
15.1.1 ARRIRAW............................................................................................ 98
15.2 Resolution............................................................................................ 99
15.2.1 4:3 Recording...................................................................................... 99
15.3 Project settings.................................................................................. 100
15.3.1 Project rate........................................................................................ 100
15.3.2 Next reel count.................................................................................. 101
15.3.3 Camera Index.................................................................................... 101
15.3.4 Camera ID prefix............................................................................... 101
15.3.5 Lens squeeze factor..........................................................................101
15.4 Record mode..................................................................................... 102
15.5 Rec beeper / tally.............................................................................. 103
15.6 Pre-recording..................................................................................... 103
15.6.1 How to activate pre-recording........................................................... 104
15.6.2 Pre-recording maximum duration...................................................... 104
15.7 Audio recording................................................................................. 105
16 MENU > Media................................................................................... 106
16.1 Erase CARD...................................................................................... 106
16.2 Delete last clip...................................................................................108
16.3 Prepare USB medium....................................................................... 109
17 MENU > Monitoring........................................................................... 112
17.1 EVF/Monitor....................................................................................... 112
17.1.1 Surround view....................................................................................112
17.1.2 Zoom position.................................................................................... 113
17.1.3 Exposure tool.....................................................................................113
17.1.4 Peaking.............................................................................................. 114
17.1.5 Settings.............................................................................................. 115
17.1.6 EVF overlays / Monitor overlays / SDI overlays................................ 115
17.2 SDI..................................................................................................... 117
17.3 Frame lines........................................................................................120
17.3.1 Setting/adding a frame line............................................................... 122
17.3.2 Deleting a frame line......................................................................... 125
17.3.3 User rectangle 1 & 2......................................................................... 126
17.4 Color bars.......................................................................................... 126
18 MENU > System.................................................................................127
18.1 Sensor................................................................................................127
18.2 Fan mode.......................................................................................... 128
6 Contents
18.3 Power.................................................................................................129
18.4 System time + date........................................................................... 129
18.5 Buttons + display...............................................................................130
18.6 Network / WiFi................................................................................... 131
18.7 Camera update..................................................................................131
19 MENU > Setup....................................................................................133
20 MENU > User buttons....................................................................... 135
21 MENU > Metadata.............................................................................. 139
22 MENU > Electronic Control System (ECS)......................................140
22.1 Radio..................................................................................................140
22.2 Lens data...........................................................................................141
22.3 Calibrate all motors........................................................................... 145
22.4 Lens motor focus...............................................................................146
23 Camera preparation...........................................................................147
23.1 Adjusting the MVF-1..........................................................................147
23.2 Mounting to a bridge plate................................................................ 148
24 Assembly and retrofits..................................................................... 151
24.1 MVF-1 and EVF cable.......................................................................151
24.2 Camera handle.................................................................................. 153
24.3 Antenna..............................................................................................154
24.4 Changing a lens mount..................................................................... 155
24.5 CCP-1................................................................................................ 157
24.6 Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor...............................................159
25 Licensing and updating.................................................................... 162
25.1 Camera update..................................................................................162
25.2 Licensing............................................................................................164
25.2.1 Extracting HW INFO from the camera.............................................. 165
25.2.2 Installing a license file....................................................................... 165
25.2.3 Deleting a license..............................................................................166
26 Appendix.............................................................................................168
26.1 Technical data....................................................................................168
26.2 Dimensional drawings....................................................................... 173
26.3 Pin-outs..............................................................................................173
26.4 Declarations of conformity................................................................. 176
For your safety / 为了您的安全 7
1 For your safety / 为了您的安全
Before use, please ensure that all users comprehensively read, understand, and
follow the instructions in this document. / 使用前，请确保所有的用户都已经阅读、理
解，并遵循本文档内的操作说明。
1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols / 危险级别和警示标志
Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate
different risk levels:
DANGER!
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE explains practices not related to physical injury. No safety alert symbol
appears with this signal word.
Note: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure.
本文档内的安全警告、安全警示标志和标识词语指示不同的危险级别：
危险
危险表示危急、有危害的情景，若不防范，则会导致死亡或严重的伤害。
警告
警告表示有潜在危害的情景，若不防范，则可能会导致死亡或严重的伤害。
小心
小心表示有潜在危害的情景，若不防范，则可能会导致中等或较轻的伤害。
提示
注意表示此行为不会导致人身伤害。因此此标识词语中不含警告标志。
注：注意中会提供用于解释或简化工作的额外信息。
8 For your safety / 为了您的安全
1.2 Vital precautions / 重要安全措施
DANGER!
High voltage! Risk of electric shock and fire!
Short-circuits may entail lethal damage!
Before use, read and follow all valid instructions.
Use solely and exclusively as described in the instructions.
Never open. Never insert objects.
For operation, always use a power source as indicated in the instructions.
Always unplug the power cable by gripping the power plug, not the cable.
Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualified ARRI Service
Center.
Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paintmarked screws).
Always protect from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or aggressive
substances.
Never cover any fan openings.
危险
高电压！有触电或起火风险！
短路将引起致命危险。
使用之前，请仔细阅读所有未过期的使用说明，并严格遵循。
切勿打开机身。切入插入任何物体。
操作时，请务必使用说明中指出的电源。
断开电源时请握住电源插头，而不是电线。
切勿尝试自行维修。所有的维修工作必须由具备资质的ARRI 维修中心进行。
切勿移除或毁坏任何安全设施（例如警告贴纸或涂漆标示的螺丝）。
务必避免潮湿、寒冷、炎热、多尘、震动、冲击或严酷的使用环境。
切勿覆盖任何风扇开口。
For your safety / 为了您的安全 9
CAUTION!
Condensation! Risk of electric shock and fire!
Condensation may form on the sensor and electrical connections when exposing
the camera to sudden changes of temperature or humidity!
To avoid injury and damage, never operate the camera when condensation occurs.
小心
冷凝！有触电或火灾风险！
当将摄影机暴露于温度或湿度迅速变化的环境中时，影像传感器和电子部件连接处可
能会产 为了您的安全 6 生的冷凝。
为了避免受伤或设备损坏，在冷凝发生时切勿操作摄影机。
CAUTION!
Heavy weight! Risk of injury and damage!
If placed on an unstable surface, the camera can fall and cause serious harm!
Always place the camera on proper support devices. Safely attach it as described
in the instructions.
小心
设备重量较大！有受伤或设备损坏风险！
若安置于不稳定的位置，则摄影机可能会掉落，并造成严重的伤害。
务必将摄影机安装于适当的支撑设备上。请按照说明中所描述的方法来安全地安装摄
影机。
CAUTION!
Hot surfaces! Risk of injury and damage!
During extended operation or operation in high ambient temperatures, the fan outlet
at the camera rear, the CFast drive and the CFast card can get hot.
Never cover, obstruct or block the fan in- or outlets while the camera is powered.
1.3 General precautions / 般安全措施
NOTICE
Even rugged cameras use components sensitive to improper use.
Always unplug the camera from power sources before making changes to the setup
or system (in particular: changing cables).
Direct sunlight can result in camera housing temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F). At
ambient temperatures above 25 °C (77 °F), protect the camera from direct sunlight.
Protect the optical system and sensor: Never point the camera or viewfinder into
direct sunlight.
Avoid permanent sensor damage: Never let any direct light or reflections from highenergy light sources (e.g. laser beams) enter the camera's optical path.
Protect the sensor: Always keep a lens or protective cap on the empty lens mount.
Change lenses in dry, dust-free environments only.
Always clean the sensor cover glass according to ARRI instructions.
Only use the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For
the correct use of other equipment, see the manufacturer's instructions.
10 For your safety / 为了您的安全
提示
即使本摄影机非常坚固，也是由敏感的组件所组成的，请谨慎使用。
当改变摄影机安装支撑设备或系统时（特别是更换电缆），请务必断开摄影机电源。
注意保护光学系统和影像传感器：切勿将摄影机或取景器直接面朝直射阳光。
避免对影像传感器造成永久性伤害：切勿让任何来自高能量光源（例如激光）的直射
光或反 射光进入摄影机的光路系统。
注意保护影像影像传感器：空镜头卡口上务必安装镜头或保护盖。更换镜头时，务必
在干燥、 无尘的环境中进行。
请完全并仅按照用户手册中所描述的方法来清洁影像传感器保护玻璃。若清洁不成
功，请咨 询ARRI 维修中心。切勿尝试打开保护玻璃。
清洁影像传感器保护玻璃时，务必遵守ARRI说明书中描述的方法。
仅使用本文档中建议使用的工具、材料和操作方法。若要正确地使用其他设备，请参
阅其制 造商的说明书。
Audience and intended use 11
2 Audience and intended use
NOTICE
The product is solely and exclusively available for commercial costumers and shall
be used by skilled personnel only. Every user should be trained according to ARRI
guidelines.
Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the
valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved.
The ALEXA Mini is a 35 mm digital camera solely and exclusively for recording
images at various resolutions suitable for a variety of distribution formats:
ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444 XQ, and ARRIRAW*
•
codec
REC 709 encoding (through use of look files), Log C or ARRIRAW* encoding
•
CFast 2.0 card recording
•
Up to 200 fps with full image quality
•
35 mm CMOS sensor in 16:9 or 4:3* modes
•
EVF with OLED eyepiece
•
Fold-away monitor for both live view and user interface access
•
Small and lightweight built for high mobility and special applications
•
* Feature requires licensing.
12 Scope of delivery and warranty
3 Scope of delivery and warranty
NOTICE
Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship, and
dispose of according to local regulations.
ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal.
Delivery
On delivery, please check if package and content are intact. Never accept a damaged/
incomplete delivery. A complete delivery includes:
ALEXA Mini camera with lens mount according to order: titanium PL, AMIRA
•
PL, EF
Antenna
•
USB memory stick
•
3 mm Allen key
•
Quick Guide
•
Original packaging incl. drying agent
•
NOTICE
ARRI offers an increasing variety of product bundles and additional accessories.
For details, please consult our website or your local ARRI Service Partner.
Warranty
For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable
for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.
Camera layout 13
1
3
4
2
1
4 Camera layout
Right
1 Fan intake
2 LBUS connector
3 integrated WiFi antenna
4 I/O panel
14 Camera layout
REC
2
1
3
4
Left
1 Function button
2 Camera buttons 1-3
3 Recording button
4 Status LED
Camera layout 15
REC
M
VF2
VF1
EXP
PK
1
2
3
4
Top
1 MAP-1
2 MVB-1
3 MVF-1 buttons
4 Record button
16 Camera layout
1
2
3
4
Bottom
1 MVF-1 type label
2 PLAY button
3 Camera type labels
4 LBUS connector
Camera layout 17
1
2
3
4
Front
1 RMB-3
2 Lens mount (here: titanium PL)
3 LBUS connector
4 Audio connector
18 Camera layout
1
2
3
8
9
1
0
1
1
4
5
6
7
Back
1 Fold-away monitor (MVF-1)
2 OLED eyepiece
3 Timecode connector
4 White radio antenna
5 I/O panel
6 Media panel (CFast 2.0 card slot, USB)
7 Ethernet connector
8 Boot status LED
9 Power button
10 Recording status LED
11 Fan outlet
CAUTION!
Hot surfaces! Risk of injury and damage!
During extended operation or operation in high ambient temperatures, the fan outlet
at the camera rear, the CFast drive and the CFast card can get hot.
Never cover, obstruct or block the fan in- or outlets while the camera is powered.
Camera layout 19
1
4.1 Product identification
The FCC conformity label and the CE type label with serial number (1) are on the
camera bottom. The serial number consists of the last 5 digits of the equipment
number K1.0003873-XXXXX.
20 Power supply
5 Power supply
The camera power is supplied by external power sources only.
NOTICE
If the power supply is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera will
automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
Use the 8-pin LEMO connector and a KC50-S or KC50-SP-S cable to supply the camera with 10.5 to 34 V DC.
Switching on/off 21
1
2
3
4
6 Switching on/off
NOTICE
Before switching on, ensure that the camera is connected to an external power
source.
The power button background illumination is on when the power is in the valid
range.
To switch on the camera:
► Press the power button (1).
The camera starts booting. The boot status is indicated as follows:
Boot status LED (2) is... Camera
flashing blue is booting
solid blue has finished the boot process
For mounted MVF-1 only: During the boot process, the ARRI logo appears in the
monitor of the MVF-1 (4).
To switch off the camera:
► Press and hold the power button (1) until the camera has switched off and the boot
status LED (2) turns off.
For mounted MVF-1 only: On the monitor of the MVF-1, a countdown appears.
On reaching zero, the camera switches off.
22 Switching on/off
To check the recording status
The recording status is indicated as follows:
Record status LED (3) is... Camera is...
solid green ready for recording
solid red recording
off not ready for recording. Check, if
the CFast 2.0 card is valid. If not:
Insert a valid CFast 2.0 card. See
page 147.
flashing green/red alternately not ready for recording due to an er-
ror.
Check alert screen on MVF-1 for
reasons.
Reboot camera.
NOTICE
The recording status is also visible in the home screen, the live screen, the EVF
image, and the SDI image.
Connectors 23
1
2
7 Connectors
NOTICE
Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the
audio/image signal due to static electricity.
7.1 Front connectors
1 Audio in
2 L-Bus
Audio in (5-pin LEMO)
2-channel line level audio input.
LBUS (4-pin LEMO)
LBUS output for daisy-chainable active lens motors.
Supports CMotion cforce motor and ARRI cforce mini motor.
24 Connectors
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
7.2 I/O panel
NOTICE
If the power supply is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera will
automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
1 Timecode connector 5 BAT main power in
2 White radio antenna 6 EXT connector
3 MVF-1 or CCP-1 7 Ethernet connector
4 HD-SDI image out 1 & 2
TC (5-pin LEMO)
The TC connector is a 5-pin LEMO socket. It accepts and distributes LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) signals.
Note: The camera has a TC buffer to keep a synced external TC
for up to three minutes while camera power is disconnected.
White radio antenna
Mounting point for white radio antenna for lens control.
Connectors 25
NOTICE
Do not leave the antenna connector open during operation or transport. The radio
module inside could be damaged by electrostatic discharge on the open connector.
ARRI recommends using the originally supplied antenna only (order number:
K2.0001996).
EVF (16-Pin ODU)
Hot swappable interface for MVF-1 or CCP-1.
SDI OUT 1 & 2 (BNC)
Both BNC outputs deliver image outputs in 1920 x 1080 422
1.5G, 422 3G, 444 3G and 422 6G* single link formats. Through
a hardware modification, SDI 2 can be reconfigured into a SYNC
connector for analog genlock signals (Black burst, Tri-level sync).
Please contact an ARRI camera service center for more information.
*Only on SDI 2 in UHD recording format
BAT (8-pin LEMO)
Via cables KC50-S (2 m, straight) and KC50-SP-S (coiled), this
main power supply input accepts 10.5 to 34 V DC.
EXT (7-pin LEMO)
A connector for external accessories, carrying two CAN buses and accessory power output at camera voltage level (1.0 A
max.). With an external adapter, R/S functionality is supported.
ETH (10-pin LEMO)
Standard Ethernet connectors don't deliver the durability and reliability required by ARRI, so ALEXA Mini uses a 10-pin LEMO
connector. A special cable, available from ARRI (model KC-153S), is required to connect the Ethernet connector to a standard
RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
Note: The RCU-4 cannot be used with an ALEXA Mini.
26 Connectors
1
2
3
4
7.3 Media panel
1 Status LED 3 USB
2 CFast 2.0 card
slot
4 Lid
Card (CFast 2.0)
USB
Storage media slot for CFast 2.0 recording cards.
Interface for USB memory sticks with FAT file system. Can also
be used to charge USB devices. Supplies 5V with a maximum
current of 500mA.
Connectors 27
2
3
1
7.3.1 Preparing a USB memory stick
USB memory sticks for the ALEXA Mini must have a specific folder structure which
can be created with the camera.
1. To prepare a USB memory stick: Open the media lid (1).
2. Connect a FAT-formatted USB stick (3) to the camera (2).
3. Note: To avoid file corruption, never remove the USB stick during write access.
4. Via jogwheel, open MENU > Media > Prepare USB medium.
28 Connectors
2
1
3
7.3.2 Changing a CFast 2.0 card
NOTICE
ALEXA Mini does not accept ALEXA-formatted CFAST 2.0 cards, and vice versa.
Before using a CFAST 2.0 card with ALEXA Mini, you must erase it in-camera to
create the required file system.
Avoid damage to the contacts of both camera and card. Always insert cards as
described in this document.
Never change memory cards when recording - this may damage the recorded clip.
1. Open the lid (1).
2. Align the card's positive edge (3) facing the camera rear.
3. With the contact pins first, gently insert the card, until it audibly locks (2).
4. Gently close the lid (1). Never force it closed on an unlocked card.
Connectors 29
2
1
5. For card removal: Open the lid (1).
6. Push the card in until it audibly unlocks (2).
7. Remove the card.
30 Lens mount/filters
1
8 Lens mount/filters
1 Lens mount (here: titanium
PL)
Cooke /i support
The camera supports the Cooke /i protocol for lenses running FW versions according
to the following table.
Lens type FW version
S4 /i Prime lens (10-bit) 0.29 or higher
S4 /i Prime lens (12 bit) 0.39 or higher
S4 /i Zoom lens (10 bit) 1.29 or higher
S4 /i Zoom lens (12 bit) 1.39 or higher
The FW version can be retrieved from the lens with the Cooke Viewer Lens Display
program. For detailed info, please contact Cooke Optics directly.
8.1 ND filter module
ALEXA Mini uses FSND (Full Spectrum Neutral Density) filters, which are linear
across the full spectrum of the camera sensor. This prevents artifacts from infrared
wavelengths and the need for additional IR filters.
NOTICE
The camera contains an internal ND filter module, consisting of ND 0 (Clear), 0.6, 1.2
and 2.1 filters. The filters can be operated via user buttons, MVF-1, web remote, or
WCU-4.
Loading...