Arri Amira Packet 4.1 User Manual
AMIRA
AMIRA
Software Update Packet 4.1
Software Update Packet 4.1
U S E R M A N U A L
U S E R M A N U A L
7 June 2016
7 June 2016
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© 2016 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All rights reserved.
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change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted.
AMIRA, ALEXA, and ALEXA XT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold
& Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or products are
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Document revision history
Version
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2.0 10000464 K08781 31 Mar 2015
3.0 10000464 K08941 02 Nov 2015
4.0 10000464 K09036 23 May 2016
4.1 10000464 K09090 7 June 2016
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Release
K08608
Date
12 Sep 2014
Contents 3
Contents
1 For your safety /
1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols /
1.2 Vital precautions /
1.3 General precautions /
2 Audience and intended use............................................................... 12
3 Scope of delivery and warranty......................................................... 13
4 Camera layout......................................................................................14
4.1 Product identification........................................................................... 18
5 Power supply....................................................................................... 19
5.1 Changing a Gold Mount battery..........................................................19
5.2 Changing a V-Lock battery..................................................................20
5.3 BAT in.................................................................................................. 20
5.4 Powering auxiliary devices via camera............................................... 20
6 Switching on/off...................................................................................21
7 Connectors........................................................................................... 22
为了您的安全
重要安全措施
般安全措施
..............................................................8
危险级别和警示标志
........................................................... 9
....................................................... 10
.............................8
7.1 Front connectors..................................................................................22
7.2 Audio connector panel.........................................................................23
7.3 I/O panel.............................................................................................. 25
7.4 Media panel......................................................................................... 27
7.4.1 Preparing a USB memory stick...........................................................28
7.4.2 Changing a CFast 2.0 card.................................................................28
8 Lens mount/filters................................................................................30
8.1 ND filter switch.................................................................................... 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................................................................................................33
9 Audio control panel.............................................................................34
9.1 Channel configuration..........................................................................34
9.2 Headphone volume............................................................................. 36
10 Audio menu.......................................................................................... 37
10.1 AUDIO > INFO.................................................................................... 37
10.2 AUDIO > 1/2........................................................................................38
10.3 AUDIO > 3/4........................................................................................39
4 Contents
10.4 AUDIO > SETUP.................................................................................40
10.4.1 Maximum line levels............................................................................41
10.4.2 Bluetooth..............................................................................................41
11 Camera Controls..................................................................................44
11.1 Operator panel.....................................................................................44
11.1.1 Operator switches................................................................................44
11.1.2 Setting the US switch function............................................................ 45
11.1.3 Presetting the US / EI / WB switches..................................................46
11.1.4 AW auto white balance button............................................................ 46
11.2 User preset panel................................................................................48
11.2.1 Locking/unlocking................................................................................ 48
11.2.2 User buttons........................................................................................ 48
11.3 Recording.............................................................................................49
12 MVF-1 controls.....................................................................................51
12.1 EVF image/monitor..............................................................................51
12.2 MVF-1 buttons..................................................................................... 53
12.2.1 PK peaking button...............................................................................53
12.2.2 EXP exposure tool button................................................................... 54
12.2.3 VF1 & VF2 user buttons..................................................................... 54
12.2.4 PLAY button.........................................................................................54
12.2.4.1 Playback screen controls........................................................................... 55
12.3 Diopter adjustment.............................................................................. 57
12.4 Adjusting the monitor...........................................................................57
12.5 Changing the monitor mode................................................................58
12.6 Live monitor......................................................................................... 59
12.7 User monitor........................................................................................ 60
12.8 Message popups................................................................................. 60
12.9 Adjusting the monitor brightness.........................................................61
13 Overlay menu.......................................................................................62
14 Web remote.......................................................................................... 64
15 CCP-1.................................................................................................... 66
16 Home screen........................................................................................ 68
16.1 Status section...................................................................................... 70
16.2 ALERT messages................................................................................72
16.3 Info screens......................................................................................... 72
16.4 FPS settings........................................................................................ 77
16.4.1 Setting/adding an FPS value...............................................................78
16.4.2 Deleting an FPS value........................................................................ 80
16.5 TC settings.......................................................................................... 81
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16.6 SHUTTER settings.............................................................................. 84
16.6.1 Selecting a SHUTTER unit..................................................................84
16.6.2 Setting/adding a SHUTTER value.......................................................86
16.6.3 Deleting a SHUTTER value................................................................ 88
16.7 WB settings......................................................................................... 90
16.7.1 Setting/adding a WB value..................................................................90
16.7.2 Renaming a WB value........................................................................ 92
16.7.3 Deleting a WB value........................................................................... 93
16.7.4 WB Options......................................................................................... 94
16.8 LOOK and gamma settings.................................................................95
16.8.1 Setting the LOOK file.......................................................................... 96
16.8.2 Setting Gamma....................................................................................97
16.8.3 Adding a LOOK file............................................................................. 98
16.8.4 Deleting a LOOK file......................................................................... 100
16.8.5 Exporting a LOOK file....................................................................... 102
16.8.6 Duplicating/renaming a LOOK file.....................................................103
16.8.7 LOOK parameters............................................................................. 104
16.8.7.1 ASC CDL Transforms.............................................................................. 105
16.8.7.2 3D LUT and video look parameters.........................................................105
16.8.7.3 Custom 3D LUT....................................................................................... 106
16.8.8 LOOK editing..................................................................................... 106
16.9 EI settings..........................................................................................109
16.9.1 EI technical details............................................................................ 110
17 Camera menu.....................................................................................112
18 MENU > Recording............................................................................113
18.1 Recording Codec...............................................................................113
18.2 Resolution.......................................................................................... 113
18.3 Project settings.................................................................................. 114
18.3.1 Project rate........................................................................................ 114
18.3.2 Next reel count.................................................................................. 115
18.3.3 Camera Index.................................................................................... 115
18.3.4 Camera ID prefix............................................................................... 115
18.4 Record mode..................................................................................... 115
18.5 Rec beeper / tally.............................................................................. 116
18.6 Pre-recording..................................................................................... 117
18.6.1 How to activate pre-recording........................................................... 117
18.6.2 Pre-recording maximum duration...................................................... 118
19 MENU > Media................................................................................... 120
19.1 Erase CARD A & B........................................................................... 120
19.2 Delete last clip CARD A & B.............................................................122
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19.3 Prepare USB medium....................................................................... 123
20 MENU > Monitoring........................................................................... 125
20.1 EVF/Monitor....................................................................................... 125
20.1.1 Surround view....................................................................................126
20.1.2 Zoom position.................................................................................... 126
20.1.3 Exposure tool.....................................................................................126
20.1.4 Peaking.............................................................................................. 128
20.1.5 Settings.............................................................................................. 128
20.1.6 EVF overlays / Monitor overlays / SDI overlays................................ 129
20.2 SDI..................................................................................................... 131
20.3 Frame lines........................................................................................134
20.3.1 Setting/adding a frame line............................................................... 134
20.3.2 Deleting a frame line......................................................................... 136
20.3.3 User rectangle 1 & 2......................................................................... 137
20.4 Return in path config......................................................................... 138
20.5 Color bars.......................................................................................... 138
21 MENU > System.................................................................................139
21.1 Sensor................................................................................................139
21.2 Fan mode.......................................................................................... 140
21.3 Power.................................................................................................141
21.4 System time + date........................................................................... 141
21.5 Buttons + display...............................................................................142
21.6 Multicam.............................................................................................144
21.7 Network / WiFi................................................................................... 145
21.8 Licensed features.............................................................................. 146
21.9 Camera update..................................................................................148
22 MENU > Setup....................................................................................149
23 MENU > User buttons....................................................................... 151
24 MENU > Metadata.............................................................................. 155
25 Camera preparation...........................................................................156
25.1 Adjusting the viewfinder.................................................................... 156
25.2 Balancing the camera weight............................................................ 157
25.3 Mounting to a wedge plate................................................................157
25.4 Mounting to a bridge plate................................................................ 158
26 Assembly and retrofits..................................................................... 159
26.1 Battery adapter.................................................................................. 159
26.2 Base adapter..................................................................................... 160
26.3 Camera handle.................................................................................. 162
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26.4 Viewfinder and EVF cable.................................................................162
26.5 Antennas............................................................................................165
26.6 Microphone bracket........................................................................... 166
26.7 Changing a lens mount..................................................................... 166
27 Licensing and updating.................................................................... 169
27.1 Camera update..................................................................................169
27.2 Licensing............................................................................................171
27.2.1 License bundles.................................................................................171
27.2.2 Extracting HW INFO from the camera.............................................. 173
27.2.3 Installing a license file....................................................................... 173
27.2.4 Downgrading to another license model/Deleting UHD license.......... 174
28 Appendix.............................................................................................176
28.1 Technical data....................................................................................176
28.2 Pin-outs..............................................................................................179
28.3 MPEG-2 Notice..................................................................................181
28.4 Declarations of conformity................................................................. 181
28.5 Dimensional drawings....................................................................... 182
29 ............................................................................................................. 186
8 For your safety /
为了您的安全
1 For your safety /
Before use, please ensure that all users comprehensively read, understand, and
follow the instructions in this document. /
解，并遵循本文档内的操作说明。
为了您的安全
使用前，请确保所有的用户都已经阅读、理
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
9
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。
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.
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
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 AMIRA is a 35 mm digital camera solely and exclusively for recording HD 1080,
2K, 3.2K* or 4K UHD* images suitable for a variety of distribution formats:
ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ*, ProRes 4444*, ProRes 4444
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XQ*, MPEG-2 HD 422* codecs
REC 709 encoding (through use of look files) or Log C* encoding
•
CFast 2.0 card recording
•
Up to 200 fps* in HD/2K with full image quality
•
35 mm CMOS sensor
•
EVF with OLED eyepiece
•
Fold-away monitor for both live view and user interface access
•
Ready out-of-the-box for single-user-centric workflow
•
Slim, ruggedly built for high mobility
•
* 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:
AMIRA camera with lens mount according to order: PL, EF, B4
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Multi-viewfinder with AMIRA EVF cable
•
Gold Mount or V-Lock battery adapter (if ordered)
•
Camera handle with viewfinder adapter
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Four XLR connector caps (one spare; keep all four for later use!)
•
Four BNC connector caps (remove before use)
•
WPA-1 or BPA-3 base adapter (if ordered)
•
WiFi antenna
•
Bluetooth antenna
•
USB memory stick
•
3 mm Allen key
•
Quick Guide
•
Original packaging incl. drying agent
•
Usually, the camera comes fully assembled. In the unlikely case that a handle,
viewfinder, adapter, or antenna (etc.) is not assembled, see page 159 for
instructions.
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 layout
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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4 Camera layout
Right
1 BAT power input 6 RS connector
2 I/O panel 7 Bracket rosette
3 Audio connector panel 8 WPA-1 with quick release connectors
4 Fan intake 9 Fan outlet
5 12-pin Hirose for ENG type lenses
Camera layout 15
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Left
1 Operator panel 6 Media panel (behind lid)
2 User buttons 7 Battery adapter
3 Power button & camera lock 8 Fan intake
4 Audio control panel 9 Recording button
5 Lid 10 Bracket rosette
16 Camera layout
Top
1 Viewfinder top buttons 5 Adjustable beam
2 Recording button 6 Camera type label
3 Viewfinder hinge with clamp 7 Level
4 Accessory shoe 8 Accessory threads on camera handle
Bottom
1 Battery adapter 4 Viewfinder type label
2 Bracket rosettes 5 WPA-1 quick-lock bracket
3 PLAY button
Camera layout 17
Front
1 Clamps 4 15 mm rod receptacles
2 Lens mount (here: PL) 5 RS connector
3 ND filter switch
Back
1 Fold-away monitor (viewfinder/GUI) 5 I/O panel
2 OLED eyepiece 6 BAT power input
3 Bluetooth antenna 7 Battery adapter (here: Gold Mount)
4 WiFi antenna 8 Proximity sensor for OLED eyepiece
18 Camera layout
4.1 Product identification
CE type labels with serial number are on the camera top (1) and under the viewfinder
(2). The serial number consists of the last 5 digits of the equipment number
K1.71700.0-XXXXX. An FCC conformity label is on the camera bottom.
Power supply 19
5 Power supply
Depending on your battery demand, the camera offers either a Gold Mount or a VLock adapter. You can change both by yourself (see page 159). For further details,
see our website or ask your local ARRI Service Partner.
NOTICE
For maximum operation time, always use fully charged batteries with 10.5 to 34 V
DC (50 W minimum).
5.1 Changing a Gold Mount battery
1. Place the battery pins in the mount receptors (1).
2. Slide the battery (2) to the right until the adapter audibly locks (1).
3. To release: With the lever pushed (3), slide the battery (2) to the left and
backwards.
20 Power supply
5.2 Changing a V-Lock battery
1. Place the battery's wedge into the V-shaped lock (1).
2. Slide the battery (2) downwards until the adapter audibly locks (1).
3. To release: With the pin pushed (3), slide the battery (2) up- and backwards.
5.3 BAT in
NOTICE
If the power supply to BAT is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera
will automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
Use the BAT connector, and a KC50-S or KC50-SP-S cable, to
supply the camera with 10.5 to 34 V DC.
5.4 Powering auxiliary devices via camera
You can supply auxiliary devices from the camera via several connectors (2.0 A max):
12 V via 2-pin LEMO, 4-pin Hirose, or via D-tap on battery adapter
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24 V via RS
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Camera voltage via EXT
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Note: For connector pin-out information, see appendix. With a critical power supply
level, the camera switches off all auxiliary power supplies first.
Switching on/off 21
6 Switching on/off
1. To switch on: Press the power button (1).
2. The ARRI and AMIRA logos appear in the audio display (2) and monitor (3).
3. To switch off: Press and hold the power button (1).
4. A countdown appears in the audio display, monitor, and viewfinder.
5. On reaching zero, the camera powers off.
6. Note: The STBY icon (1) signals that the camera is ready to record.
7. If not: Insert a CFast 2.0 card. See page 156.
8. Format the card for recording.
22 Connectors
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 12-pin Hirose for ENG type
lenses
2 3-pin Fischer RS
ENG (12-pin Hirose)
Supplies lens servos with power and provides access to lens servo functions.
RS (3-pin Fischer)
This 3-pin Fischer socket for RS input supplies external accessories with 24 V power (2.0 A). It also carries a frame pulse output and accepts an ARRI remote start/stop trigger.
Connectors 23
7.2 Audio connector panel
NOTICE
Rubber caps protect the XLR connectors from dirt and moisture. Always cap
unused XLR connectors.
1 Protective caps
2 Headphone out & volume
3 XLR 5-pin audio input
4-5 XLR 3-pin audio input
6 Input signal options
Headphone
Headphone 3.5mm stereo TRS (“Mini-jack”) output for monitoring
audio channels.
IN A (5-pin XLR)
XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power
supply) and line level signals.
IN B & C (3-pin XLR)
XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power
supply), line level signals and AES3 digital.
24 Connectors
Connecting audio devices
1. Uncap the needed connectors only (1).
2. Connect the headphone (2).
3. Set the headphone volume by turning the wheel (2).
4. Alternatively, you can use the SET wheel on the camera's left. See page 36.
5. Via switches (3 to 5), select the appropriate setting for your audio device (6):
48V: Analog microphone level signals with phantom power supply
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MIC: Analog microphone level signals
°
LINE: Analog line level signals
°
AES3: Digital AES/EBU signals
°
6. Connect each device (3 to 5) until the connector audibly locks.
Disconnecting audio devices
1. Press the PUSH button to unlock (1).
2. Remove the cable by pulling on the connector.
3. Replace with another cable.
4. Or: Cap the connector for protection.
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7.3 I/O panel
NOTICE
If the power supply to BAT is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera
will automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
1 BAT main power in
2 EXT in/out
3 D-tap
4 Aux power out
5 HD-SDI image out 1 & 2
6 Return/sync in
7 Timecode in/out
12V (4-pin Hirose)
Supplies 12 V auxiliary power with a maximum power of 2.0 A
(combined with the 2-pin LEMO).
12V (2-pin LEMO)
Supplies 12 V auxiliary power with a maximum power of 2.0 A
(combined with the 4-pin Hirose).
D-tap
A D-tap on the battery adapter supplies accessories with 12 V
DC from the camera.
26 Connectors
EXT (6-pin LEMO)
A connector for external accessories, carrying two CAN buses and accessory power output at camera voltage level (2.0 A
max.).
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.
SDI OUT 1 & 2 (BNC)
Both BNC sockets (here: SDI 1) deliver image outputs in
1920x1080 422 1.5G, 422 3G and 444 3G single link formats.
SDI 2 also supports the 3840x2160 422 6G format in 4K UHD
mode.
RET/SYNC IN (BNC)
A BNC socket for Genlock input, or HD-SDI return image signal
(configurable). Supports Black Burst, Tri-Level Sync and HD-SDI
genlock signals.
You can feed HD-SDI return signals from another image source
to the camera RET connector. The signal must be a 1920x1080
422 1.5G SL according to SMPTE 274M and 292M. Via the camera menu, you can set the output routing of the RET in signal.
TC I/O (BNC)
A Timecode in-/output (BNC interface) to be configured via camera menu.
For external TC feeds to the camera.
•
Note: Always use Genlock together with Timecode to prevent TC drifts. If Black Burst or Tri-level sync signals are not
available, the camera can be configured to use the TC signal
itself as Genlock.
Note:The camera has a TC buffer to keep a synced free run
TC for up to 10 minutes while camera power is disconnected.
For camera TC feeds to other devices.
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7.4 Media panel
1 Lid
2 Status LEDs
3 CFast 2.0 card slots A & B
4 USB in/out 1 & 2
5 RJ45 Ethernet
Card A & B (CFast 2.0)
USB 1 & 2
Ethernet LAN
Storage media slots for CFast 2.0 recording cards.
Interface for USB memory sticks with FAT file system. Can also
be used to charge USB devices. Each port supplies 5V with a
maximum current of 500mA.
Note: Only one USB memory stick can be used at a time. Independent from slot, the stick connected first becomes active.
Meanwhile, the second slot can still be used to charge a device.
This RJ45 remote and service interface works via LAN.
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7.4.1 Preparing a USB memory stick
USB memory sticks for the AMIRA 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.
7.4.2 Changing a CFast 2.0 card
AMIRA does not accept ALEXA-formatted CFAST 2.0 cards, and vice versa.
Before using a CFAST 2.0 card with AMIRA, 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.
NOTICE
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).
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4. Gently close the lid (1). Never force it closed on an unlocked card.
5. To quickly change the active card you can set up a user button. See page 49.
6. For card removal: Open the lid (1).
7. Push the card in until it audibly unlocks (2).
8. Remove the card.
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8 Lens mount/filters
1 Lens mount (here: PL)
2 ND filter switch (clear - 0.6
- 1.2 - 2.1)
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 switch
AMIRA 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 ND filter switch controls the internal ND filter module.
Filter densities of 0.6, 1.2 and 2.1 allow quick exposure
changes and compensation over a range of seven stops.
1. To activate a filter: Switch to the desired filter position.
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