Arri Alexa Mini Packet 5.2 User Manual
ALEXA Mini
ALEXA Mini
Software Update Packet 5.2
Software Update Packet 5.2
U S E R M A N U A L
U S E R M A N U A L
08 Dec 2017
08 Dec 2017
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Document revision history
Document ID: 10001121
Version
2.5
2.6
3.0
4.0
4.1
4.2
5.0
5.2
Release
K08771
K08878
K08941
K09035
K09086
K09194
K09397
K09600
Date
Preliminary version
14 July 2015
02 Nov 2015
19 May 2016
7 June 2016
8 Nov 2016
21 June 2017
08 Dec 2017
Contents 3
Contents
1 For your safety /
为了您的安全
1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols /
1.2 Vital precautions /
1.3 General precautions /
重要安全措施
般安全措施
..............................................................8
危险级别和警示标志
.............................8
........................................................... 9
....................................................... 10
2 Audience and intended use............................................................... 12
3 Scope of delivery and warranty......................................................... 13
4 Camera parts and controls.................................................................14
4.1 Camera layout..................................................................................... 14
4.2 Product identification........................................................................... 18
4.3 Connectors...........................................................................................18
4.3.1 Front connectors................................................................................19
4.3.2 I/O panel............................................................................................ 20
4.4 Media panel......................................................................................... 22
4.5 Power supply....................................................................................... 23
4.6 Camera Controls................................................................................. 23
4.6.1 Function button FN and camera buttons 1-3.................................... 23
4.6.2 Starting recording via REC button.................................................... 24
4.6.3 MVF-1 controls and proximity sensor............................................... 26
4.6.3.1 EVF and Monitor......................................................................................... 27
4.6.3.2 Adjusting the MVF-1....................................................................................27
4.6.3.3 Adjusting the diopter................................................................................... 28
4.6.3.4 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................................. 28
4.6.3.5 Changing the monitor mode....................................................................... 29
4.6.3.6 User monitor................................................................................................30
4.6.3.7 Adjusting the monitor brightness.................................................................30
4.6.3.8 Assigning a function to VF1 & VF2 user buttons........................................31
4.7 CCP-1.................................................................................................. 31
4.8 Lens mount/filters................................................................................ 32
4.8.1 Lens iris control................................................................................. 32
4.8.2 EF lens support................................................................................. 33
5 Getting started..................................................................................... 34
5.1 Camera preparation.............................................................................34
5.1.1 Mounting to a bridge plate................................................................ 34
5.1.2 Connecting the MVF-1 and EVF cables............................................38
5.1.3 Connecting the CCP-1...................................................................... 39
5.1.4 Mounting the camera center handle CCH-2..................................... 40
5.1.5 Mounting and unmounting the antenna............................................ 41
5.1.6 Changing a lens mount..................................................................... 41
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5.1.7 Changing a lens................................................................................ 44
5.2 Switching on and off............................................................................45
6 Media usage......................................................................................... 47
6.1 Inserting and removing a CFast 2.0 card............................................47
6.2 Inserting and removing USB medium................................................. 49
6.3 Supported CFast 2.0 cards................................................................. 50
7 Home screen and camera menu........................................................ 51
7.1 Using the on-screen keyboard............................................................ 51
7.2 Working with lists.................................................................................51
7.3 Home screen....................................................................................... 53
7.3.1 Status section.................................................................................... 54
7.3.2 Info screens....................................................................................... 57
7.3.3 ALERT messages screen..................................................................60
7.4 Camera menu......................................................................................61
7.5 Camera's main settings.......................................................................62
7.5.1 Selecting the recording codec...........................................................62
7.5.2 Setting the recording resolution........................................................ 63
7.5.3 Project settings.................................................................................. 64
7.5.3.1 Setting a project rate...................................................................................64
7.5.3.2 Setting the next reel count..........................................................................65
7.5.3.3 Setting the camera index............................................................................ 65
7.5.3.4 Defining the camera ID prefix..................................................................... 65
7.5.3.5 Setting the lens squeeze factor.................................................................. 65
7.5.4 Sensor frame rate............................................................................. 66
7.5.4.1 Setting the sensor frame rate..................................................................... 66
7.5.5 SHUTTER settings............................................................................ 66
7.5.5.1 Selecting the SHUTTER unit...................................................................... 66
7.5.5.2 Setting a SHUTTER value.......................................................................... 67
7.5.6 Exposure index..................................................................................67
7.5.6.1 Setting EI.....................................................................................................68
7.5.6.2 Selecting the ND filter................................................................................. 68
7.5.6.3 Adjusting the iris (EF lenses) manually...................................................... 69
7.5.6.4 Defining the auto iris calculation................................................................. 69
7.5.7 White balance....................................................................................69
7.5.7.1 Setting a WB value..................................................................................... 70
7.5.7.2 WB Options................................................................................................. 70
7.5.8 Timecode........................................................................................... 70
7.5.8.1 Editing the timecode value..........................................................................71
7.5.8.2 Changing the project rate........................................................................... 71
7.5.8.3 Timecode options........................................................................................ 71
7.5.9 LOOK settings................................................................................... 73
7.5.9.1 Selecting a Look file....................................................................................74
7.5.9.2 Configuring processing and color spaces...................................................74
7.5.9.3 Duplicating a Look file.................................................................................76
7.5.9.4 Look parameters......................................................................................... 76
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7.5.9.5 Editing Looks...............................................................................................78
7.5.9.6 Use of the ARRI Look Library.....................................................................79
7.6 Recording.............................................................................................80
7.6.1 ARRIRAW.......................................................................................... 80
7.6.2 4:3 Recording.................................................................................... 81
7.6.3 Record mode..................................................................................... 81
7.6.3.1 Normal mode...............................................................................................82
7.6.3.2 Interval recording.........................................................................................82
7.6.3.3 Stop motion................................................................................................. 83
7.6.4 Prerecording...................................................................................... 83
7.6.4.1 Activating prerecording................................................................................83
7.6.4.2 Setting the prerecording maximum duration...............................................84
7.6.5 Setting audio recording..................................................................... 85
7.6.6 Activating rec beeper and tally..........................................................85
7.7 Media................................................................................................... 85
7.7.1 Erasing a CFast 2.0 card.................................................................. 86
7.7.2 Deleting the last clip..........................................................................86
7.7.3 Preparing USB medium.....................................................................86
7.8 Monitoring............................................................................................ 87
7.8.1 Status info..........................................................................................88
7.8.1.1 Setting EVF/SDI status info components....................................................92
7.8.1.2 Live monitor.................................................................................................93
7.8.2 Setting EVF/Monitor/SDI status overlays.......................................... 94
7.8.3 Setting EVF/Monitor/SDI surround view............................................94
7.8.4 Overlay menu.................................................................................... 95
7.8.5 Frame lines........................................................................................95
7.8.5.1 Setting frame lines...................................................................................... 96
7.8.5.2 Setting frame line color............................................................................... 96
7.8.5.3 Setting frame line intensity..........................................................................96
7.8.5.4 Activating user rectangles........................................................................... 96
7.8.5.5 Configuring and resetting user rectangle 1 and 2.......................................97
7.8.6 Activating anamorphic desqueeze for EVF/Monitor and SDI............ 97
7.8.7 Peaking.............................................................................................. 97
7.8.7.1 Activating peaking on EVF/Monitor.............................................................97
7.8.7.2 Defining peaking for EVF/Monitor/SDI........................................................ 98
7.8.8 Exposure tools...................................................................................99
7.8.8.1 Activating the exposure tool........................................................................99
7.8.8.2 Selecting the exposure tool........................................................................ 99
7.8.9 Setting the EVF zoom position........................................................101
7.8.10 SDI configuration............................................................................. 101
7.8.10.1 Configuring SDI processing...................................................................... 102
7.8.10.2 Setting SDI 1/2 format.............................................................................. 102
7.8.10.3 Setting SDI 1/2 frame rate........................................................................ 103
7.8.10.4 Setting SDI 1/2 3G level........................................................................... 103
7.8.10.5 Setting SDI 1/2 image............................................................................... 103
7.8.10.6 Cloning SDI 1 settings to SDI 2................................................................104
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7.8.11 Defining EVF/Monitor settings.........................................................104
7.8.12 Activating color bars........................................................................104
7.9 Playback............................................................................................ 105
7.9.1 Starting playback via the PLAY button............................................105
7.9.2 Playback screen controls................................................................ 106
7.10 System............................................................................................... 107
7.10.1 Sensor..............................................................................................107
7.10.1.1 Adjusting the image sharpness.................................................................107
7.10.1.2 Adjusting the image detail set/active........................................................ 108
7.10.1.3 Setting image denoising............................................................................ 108
7.10.1.4 EXT sync mode.........................................................................................108
7.10.1.5 Setting genlock sync................................................................................. 112
7.10.1.6 Setting the sync shift.................................................................................112
7.10.1.7 Mirroring the sensor image....................................................................... 113
7.10.1.8 Working with a user pixel mask................................................................ 113
7.10.2 Setting the fan mode....................................................................... 114
7.10.3 Power warnings for batteries...........................................................114
7.10.3.1 Setting the BAT in warning voltage level.................................................. 115
7.10.4 Lens mount settings........................................................................ 115
7.10.5 Adjusting system time and date...................................................... 115
7.10.6 Buttons and display.........................................................................115
7.10.6.1 Setting the display style............................................................................ 116
7.10.6.2 Setting the button brightness.................................................................... 116
7.10.7 Multicam...........................................................................................116
7.10.7.1 Required hardware....................................................................................116
7.10.7.2 Supported RCP parameters...................................................................... 117
7.10.7.3 Multicam setup and configuration............................................................. 117
7.10.7.4 Tally control............................................................................................... 119
7.10.8 Camera access protocol (CAP).......................................................120
7.10.8.1 Activating CAP server............................................................................... 120
7.10.8.2 Setting CAP server password................................................................... 120
7.10.8.3 Displaying CAP client list.......................................................................... 120
7.10.9 Network / WiFi................................................................................. 120
7.10.9.1 Activating camera WiFi power.................................................................. 120
7.10.9.2 Setting WiFi mode.....................................................................................120
7.10.9.3 Setting the WiFi host password................................................................ 120
7.10.9.4 Selecting the WiFi network....................................................................... 121
7.10.9.5 Setting the region of the wireless function................................................122
7.10.9.6 Setting LAN IP mode................................................................................ 122
7.10.9.7 Setting LAN static IP and subnet..............................................................122
7.10.10 Licensing..........................................................................................122
7.10.10.1 Exporting HW INFO from the camera.......................................................123
7.10.10.2 Installing a license file............................................................................... 123
7.10.10.3 Displaying licensed features..................................................................... 123
7.10.10.4 Deleting a license......................................................................................123
7.10.11 Updating the camera.......................................................................124
7.10.11.1 Updating the camera via USB memory stick............................................ 124
7.10.11.2 Updating camera components.................................................................. 125
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7.10.11.3 Updating LBUS devices............................................................................ 125
7.10.12 Resetting the electronic horizon......................................................126
7.10.13 Setting the system language...........................................................126
7.11 Setup..................................................................................................126
7.11.1 Saving user setup........................................................................... 126
7.11.2 Loading setups................................................................................ 127
7.11.3 User setup parameter blocks.......................................................... 127
7.11.4 Resetting to factory defaults............................................................130
7.12 User buttons...................................................................................... 130
7.12.1 Button VF1 and VF2....................................................................... 133
7.12.2 Assigning functions to camera user buttons................................... 133
7.12.3 Assigning functions to WCU user buttons.......................................133
7.12.4 Assigning functions to Master Grip user buttons.............................133
7.12.5 Assigning functions to GPIO user buttons...................................... 133
7.12.6 Assigning functions to lens RET user buttons................................ 134
7.13 Entering metadata............................................................................. 134
7.14 Electronic Control System (ECS)...................................................... 134
7.14.1 Radio functions configuration and display.......................................134
7.14.1.1 Activating the white radio module power.................................................. 134
7.14.1.2 Setting the channel of the white radio module..........................................134
7.14.1.3 Viewing the status of the white radio module........................................... 134
7.14.1.4 Viewing the number of connected ECS devices.......................................135
7.14.2 Lens data.........................................................................................135
7.14.2.1 Adding lens tables from lens data archive (LDA)..................................... 136
7.14.2.2 Choosing a lens from the favorites list..................................................... 136
7.14.2.3 Viewing lens data and info........................................................................137
7.14.3 Calibrating all lens motors...............................................................137
7.14.4 Setting the LBUS lens motor configuration..................................... 137
8 Web remote........................................................................................ 138
9 Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor............................................. 141
10 Appendix.............................................................................................145
10.1 Technical data....................................................................................145
10.2 Dimensional drawings....................................................................... 149
10.3 Pin-outs..............................................................................................149
10.4 Declarations of conformity................................................................. 151
8 For your safety /
为了您的安全
1 For your safety /
Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand, and follow the instructions
in this document fully.
的操作说明。
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
为了您的安全
1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols /
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.
危险级别和警示标志
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。
For your safety /
为了您的安全
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1.2 Vital precautions /
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.
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
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。
重要安全措施
DANGER!
危险
ARRI
维修中心进行。
10 For your safety /
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
为了避免受伤或设备损坏，在冷凝发生时切勿操作摄影机。
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生的冷凝。
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.
为了您的安全
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。
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 /
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. Instructions
can be downloaded from the ARRI website in the ALEXA download section.
Only use the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For
the correct use of other equipment, see the manufacturer's instructions.
小心
CAUTION!
般安全措施
NOTICE
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
清洁影像传感器保护玻璃时，务必遵守
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。
ARRI
维修中心。切勿尝试打开保护玻璃。
ARRI
说明书中描述的方法。
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12 Audience and intended use
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 LT, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444 XQ,
•
and ARRIRAW* codec
Rec 709 and Rec 2020 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.
Scope of delivery and warranty 13
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.
14 Camera parts and controls
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4 Camera parts and controls
The next section gives you an overview of the parts of the camera and the controls
available for operating the camera.
4.1 Camera layout
Right
1 Fan intake
2 LBUS connector
3 integrated WiFi antenna
4 I/O panel
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REC
1
3
4
2
REC
M
VF2VF
1
EXPPK
1
2
3
4
5
Left
1 Function button
2 Camera buttons 1-3
3 Recording button
4 Status LED
Top
1 MAP-1
2 MVB-1
3 MVF-1 buttons
4 Record button
5 Tally light
16 Camera parts and controls
1
2
4
3
1
2
3
4
Bottom
1 MVF-1 type label
2 PLAY button
3 Camera type labels
4 LBUS connector
Front
1 RMB-3
2 Lens mount (here: titanium PL)
3 LBUS connector
4 Audio connector
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1
2
3
8
9
1
0
1
1
4
7
5
6
Back
1 Fold-away monitor (MVF-1)
2 EVF 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.
18 Camera parts and controls
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4.2 Product identification
The FCC conformity label and the CE type label with serial number (1) are on the
bottom of the camera. The serial number consists of the last 5 digits of the equipment
number K1.0003873-XXXXX.
4.3 Connectors
Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the
audio/image signal due to static electricity.
NOTICE
Camera parts and controls 19
1
2
4.3.1 Front connectors
1 Audio in
2 L-Bus
Audio in (5-pin LEMO)
2-channel +24dBu line level audio input.
LBUS (4-pin LEMO)
LBUS connector for daisy-chainable LBUS devices such as
cforce mini motors, cforce plus motors, ARRI Master Grips and
LCUBE CUB-1.
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3
2
4
5
6
7
4.3.2 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
2 White radio antenna
3 MVF-1 or CCP-1
4 HD-SDI image out 1 & 2
5 BAT main power in
6 EXT connector
7 Ethernet connector
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.
Camera parts and controls 21
White radio antenna
Mounting point for white radio antenna for lens control.
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) as well as 3840 x 2160 (DL 422 3G, 422
6G, DL 422 6G).
Through a hardware modification, SDI 2 can be reconfigured to a
SYNC IN connector for analog genlock signals (Black burst, Trilevel sync). Please contact an ARRI camera service center for
more information.
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 unregulated accessory power output at battery voltage level (1.1 A max.). With an external adapter, R/S functionality is supported.
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2
3
4
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.
4.4 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.
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RECREC
1
2
4.5 Power supply
The camera power is supplied by external power sources only. It accepts an input
voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. Do not supply power outside the specified
voltage range.
NOTICE
If the power supply is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera will
automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
Always keep the BAT connector accessible so that the cable can be unplugged
quickly in case of emergency.
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. Do not use cables
longer than 4m.
4.6 Camera Controls
The controls of the camera are explained in this chapter.
4.6.1 Function button FN and camera buttons 1-3
The left camera side is equipped with the function button FN (1) and three buttons
labelled 1 through 3 and additional icons (2), which can act as regular user buttons or
perform common camera functions in combination with the function button.
Camera buttons as user buttons:
By default, the camera buttons 1 to 3 function as user buttons.
For information on how to assign functions to user buttons, see "Assigning
functions to camera user buttons", page 133.
Whenever the assigned function is active, the blue LED of the user button is lit.
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Camera buttons to control common camera functions:
► Press and hold the function button (1), then press a camera button (2). You can
also press the FN button twice within 0.5 seconds to bring the camera buttons
into function selection mode for 2 seconds. During these two seconds, pressing a
camera button will de-/activate its assigned function.
The LED of the FN button reflects that a camera function is active. An LED on
each button reflects the functional status.
The following camera functions can be triggered:
Function button &
camera button
FN + 1 Toggles the overlay menu. In the overlay menu, the
FN + 2 Prepares a card erase and shows a message on
Function
camera buttons control the following functions:
Camera
button
1 Select backward
2 Select forward
3 Confirm
For more information, see "Overlay menu",
page 95.
EVF, Monitor, and SDI. To confirm the card erase,
press camera button 3 twice.
Any other button can be pressed to cancel the action.
After the erase has finished, press any button to clear
the message.
Function
FN + 3 Starts/stops the playback. During playback, the cam-
era buttons control the following functions:
Camera
button
1 Skip backward
2 Skip forward
3 Play/Pause
Function
4.6.2 Starting recording via REC button
NOTICE
Pressing a recording button returns the MVF-1 user interface to the home screen
and disables the menu access.
Recording also disables the home screen buttons for FPS, TC, Shutter, and Look
settings.
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RECREC
1
2
1
The REC button is located on the left side of the camera.
An additional REC button is located on the viewfinder and the Camera Control Panel
CCP-1, if mounted.
The run LED next to the REC button on the camera body reflects the camera's status.
Run LED (2) 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.
For more information, see "Camera preparation",
flashing green/red not ready for recording due to an error.
page 34.
NOTICE
Never change memory cards when recording - this may damage the recorded clip.
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1
3
2
4
5 6
7
9
8
1
0
1
1
NOTICE
Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the
audio/image signal due to static electricity.
4.6.3 MVF-1 controls and proximity sensor
1 Monitor (Live & GUI) 7 Monitor button
2 Peaking button 8 Proximity sensor
3 Exposure tool button 9 Diopter control
4 VF-1 user button 10 Screen buttons
5 VF-2 user button 11 Jogwheel
6 Recording button
Proximity sensor
This infrared sensor automatically deactivates the MVF-1's internal OLED panel when
you withdraw your eye. The sensor is placed either on the bottom left-hand side of the
viewfinder (generation 1), or it is integrated into the eye cup (generation 2).
The Alexa Mini MVF-1 contains the generation 2 proximity sensor.
WARNING!
Constantly covering the proximity sensor of the MVF-1 can cause an irreversible
burn-in on the viewfinder OLED display. If you need to cover the viewfinder, please
disable the EVF OLED using the EVF power setting:
MENU > Monitoring > EVF/MONITOR > Settings > EVF Power.
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1
2
3
1
3
2
4.6.3.1 EVF and Monitor
When you put your eye against the eyepiece, the proximity sensor (3) activates the
EVF (2).
You can configure the camera to show status information on the EVF (2).
When activated, the camera shows essential camera, audio, and recording
parameters next to the image.
You can modify/deactivate the status information via the EVF overlays and EVF status
components menu. For more details, see "Status info", page 88.
Note: If surround view is active, the surround area is marked by a separating line or a
surround mask.
4.6.3.2 Adjusting the MVF-1
1. Place the camera bottom-down.
2. Slightly loosen the clamp (1) to move the MVF-1 (2) left/right and up/down.
3. Unclamp the hinge (3) to swivel the MVF-1 horizontally.
4. Close all clamps (1, 3) when the MVF-1 is in the desired position (2).
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1
2
3
4.6.3.3 Adjusting the diopter
► Twist the ring left or right for diopter adjustment (1).
4.6.3.4 Adjusting the monitor
► Fold out (1), swivel (2) and fold in (3) the monitor to put the display visible in the
folded-in position.
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1
1
4.6.3.5 Changing the monitor mode
► Press the M button (1) to change the monitor mode between live view and user
interface.
► In live mode, press the lower screen buttons (1) to toggle the status bar content.
You can disable the location sensor that automatically flips the user interface to match
a left or right-side monitor position (3).
► Choose Menu > Monitoring > EVF/Monitor > Settings > Monitor flip mode.
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3
4
1
4.6.3.6 User monitor
Screen buttons and jogwheel
There are eight screen buttons, four above (2) and four below (3) the display (4). Their
function depends on the screen content (4) and is labeled directly above or below
each button.
Unlabeled buttons do not have a function for that screen. A grayed-out label shows
that the function is currently not available. Using the jogwheel (1), you can do the
following:
Scroll or navigate through lists and menus.
•
Change values (by scrolling up or down).
•
Confirm settings (by pressing the jogwheel).
•
On the home screen (4), press the jogwheel (1) to open the camera menu.
4.6.3.7 Adjusting the monitor brightness
► Choose MENU > Monitoring > EVF/Monitor > Settings.
For more information, see "Defining EVF/Monitor settings", page 104.
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