Arri Amira Packet 5.2 User Manual
AMIRA
AMIRA
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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© 2017 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, and ALEXA XT 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.
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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
Document ID: 10000464
Version
1.0
1.1 K08658 19 Dec 2014
2.0 K08781 31 Mar 2015
3.0 K08941 02 Nov 2015
4.0 K09036 23 May 2016
4.1 K09090 07 June 2016
5.0 K09396 21 June 2017
5.2 K09599 08 Dec 2017
Release
K08608
Date
12 Sep 2014
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
..............................................................9
危险级别和警示标志
.............................9
......................................................... 10
....................................................... 11
2 Audience and intended use............................................................... 13
3 Scope of delivery and warranty......................................................... 14
4 Camera parts and controls.................................................................15
4.1 Camera layout..................................................................................... 15
4.2 Product identification........................................................................... 19
4.3 Connectors...........................................................................................19
4.3.1 Front connectors................................................................................19
4.3.2 Audio connector panel.......................................................................20
4.3.3 I/O panel............................................................................................ 21
4.4 Media panel......................................................................................... 23
4.5 Power supply....................................................................................... 24
4.5.1 BAT in................................................................................................ 24
4.5.2 Powering auxiliary devices via the camera....................................... 24
4.6 Camera Controls................................................................................. 25
4.6.1 Audio control panel........................................................................... 25
4.6.2 Operator panel...................................................................................25
4.6.2.1 Operator switches....................................................................................... 26
4.6.2.2 AW auto white balance button.................................................................... 26
4.6.3 User buttons panel............................................................................ 27
4.6.3.1 Locking and unlocking the camera............................................................. 27
4.6.3.2 User buttons................................................................................................ 28
4.6.4 Starting recording via REC button.................................................... 28
4.6.5 MVF-1 controls and proximity sensor............................................... 30
4.6.5.1 EVF and Monitor......................................................................................... 30
4.6.5.2 Adjusting the diopter................................................................................... 31
4.6.5.3 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................................. 31
4.6.5.4 Changing the monitor mode....................................................................... 32
4.6.5.5 User monitor................................................................................................33
4.6.5.6 Adjusting the monitor brightness.................................................................33
4.6.5.7 Assigning a function to VF1 & VF2 user buttons........................................33
4.7 CCP-1.................................................................................................. 34
4.8 Lens mount/filters................................................................................ 34
4.8.1 Lens iris control................................................................................. 35
4.8.2 EF lens support................................................................................. 35
4 Contents
5 Getting started..................................................................................... 36
5.1 Camera preparation.............................................................................36
5.1.1 Mounting to a bridge plate................................................................ 36
5.1.2 Mounting to a wedge plate................................................................37
5.1.3 Mounting and unmounting the battery adapter................................. 37
5.1.4 Changing a Gold Mount battery........................................................40
5.1.5 Changing a V-Lock battery............................................................... 41
5.1.6 Mounting and unmounting the base adapter.................................... 42
5.1.7 Mounting and unmounting the camera handle..................................43
5.1.8 Changing the viewfinder and the EVF cable.....................................44
5.1.9 Adjusting the viewfinder.................................................................... 46
5.1.10 Connecting the CCP-1...................................................................... 47
5.1.11 Mounting and unmounting antennas.................................................48
5.1.12 Mounting and unmounting the microphone bracket.......................... 48
5.1.13 Connecting and disconnecting audio devices................................... 49
5.1.14 Changing a lens mount..................................................................... 50
5.1.15 Changing a lens................................................................................ 52
5.1.16 Balancing the camera weight............................................................ 54
5.2 Switching on and off............................................................................54
6 Media usage......................................................................................... 56
6.1 Inserting and removing a CFast 2.0 card............................................56
6.2 Inserting and removing USB medium................................................. 57
6.3 Supported CFast 2.0 cards................................................................. 58
7 Home screen and camera menu........................................................ 59
7.1 Using the on-screen keyboard............................................................ 59
7.2 Working with lists.................................................................................59
7.3 Home screen....................................................................................... 61
7.3.1 Status section.................................................................................... 62
7.3.2 Info screens....................................................................................... 65
7.3.3 ALERT messages screen..................................................................68
7.4 Camera menu......................................................................................69
7.5 Camera's main settings.......................................................................70
7.5.1 Selecting the recording codec...........................................................70
7.5.2 Setting the recording resolution........................................................ 71
7.5.3 Project settings.................................................................................. 71
7.5.3.1 Setting a project rate...................................................................................72
7.5.3.2 Setting the next reel count..........................................................................72
7.5.3.3 Setting the camera index............................................................................ 72
7.5.3.4 Defining the camera ID prefix..................................................................... 73
7.5.3.5 Setting the lens squeeze factor.................................................................. 73
7.5.4 Sensor frame rate............................................................................. 73
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7.5.4.1 Setting the sensor frame rate..................................................................... 74
7.5.5 SHUTTER settings............................................................................ 74
7.5.5.1 Selecting the SHUTTER unit...................................................................... 74
7.5.5.2 Setting a SHUTTER value.......................................................................... 75
7.5.6 Exposure index..................................................................................75
7.5.6.1 Setting EI.....................................................................................................76
7.5.6.2 Selecting the ND filter................................................................................. 76
7.5.6.3 Adjusting the iris (EF lenses) manually...................................................... 77
7.5.6.4 Defining the auto iris calculation................................................................. 77
7.5.7 White balance....................................................................................78
7.5.7.1 Setting a WB value..................................................................................... 78
7.5.7.2 WB Options................................................................................................. 78
7.5.8 Timecode........................................................................................... 78
7.5.8.1 Editing the timecode value..........................................................................79
7.5.8.2 Changing the project rate........................................................................... 80
7.5.8.3 Timecode options........................................................................................ 80
7.5.9 LOOK settings................................................................................... 82
7.5.9.1 Selecting a Look file....................................................................................83
7.5.9.2 Configuring processing and color spaces...................................................83
7.5.9.3 Duplicating a Look file.................................................................................84
7.5.9.4 Look parameters......................................................................................... 85
7.5.9.5 Editing Looks...............................................................................................88
7.5.9.6 Use of the ARRI Look Library.....................................................................89
7.5.10 Presetting the US / EI / WB switches................................................90
7.6 Recording.............................................................................................90
7.6.1 Record mode..................................................................................... 91
7.6.1.1 Normal mode...............................................................................................91
7.6.1.2 Interval recording.........................................................................................91
7.6.1.3 Stop motion................................................................................................. 92
7.6.2 Prerecording...................................................................................... 92
7.6.2.1 Activating prerecording................................................................................93
7.6.2.2 Setting the prerecording maximum duration...............................................93
7.6.3 Activating rec beeper and tally..........................................................94
7.7 Media................................................................................................... 94
7.7.1 Erasing CARD A and B.....................................................................95
7.7.2 Deleting last clip of CARD A and B.................................................. 95
7.7.3 Preparing USB medium.....................................................................95
7.8 Monitoring............................................................................................ 96
7.8.1 Overlay menu.................................................................................... 96
7.8.2 Setting EVF/Monitor/SDI surround view............................................97
7.8.3 Setting EVF/Monitor/SDI status overlays.......................................... 97
7.8.4 Status info..........................................................................................98
7.8.4.1 Live monitor...............................................................................................102
7.8.4.2 Setting EVF/SDI status info components..................................................103
7.8.5 Frame lines......................................................................................103
7.8.5.1 Setting frame lines.................................................................................... 103
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7.8.5.2 Setting frame line color............................................................................. 104
7.8.5.3 Setting frame line intensity........................................................................104
7.8.5.4 Activating user rectangles......................................................................... 104
7.8.5.5 Configuring and resetting user rectangle 1 and 2.....................................104
7.8.6 Activating anamorphic desqueeze for EVF/Monitor and SDI.......... 105
7.8.7 Peaking............................................................................................ 105
7.8.7.1 Activating peaking on EVF/Monitor...........................................................105
7.8.7.2 Defining peaking for EVF/Monitor/SDI...................................................... 106
7.8.8 Exposure tools.................................................................................106
7.8.8.1 Activating the exposure tool......................................................................106
7.8.8.2 Selecting the exposure tool.......................................................................106
7.8.9 Return in path config....................................................................... 109
7.8.10 Setting the EVF zoom position........................................................109
7.8.11 SDI configuration............................................................................. 109
7.8.11.1 Configuring SDI processing...................................................................... 110
7.8.11.2 Setting SDI 1/2 format.............................................................................. 110
7.8.11.3 Setting SDI 1/2 frame rate........................................................................ 110
7.8.11.4 Setting SDI 1/2 3G level........................................................................... 111
7.8.11.5 Setting SDI 1/2 image...............................................................................111
7.8.11.6 Cloning SDI 1 settings to SDI 2................................................................111
7.8.12 Defining EVF/Monitor settings......................................................... 111
7.8.13 Activating color bars........................................................................112
7.9 Playback............................................................................................ 112
7.9.1 Starting playback via the PLAY button............................................112
7.9.2 Playback screen controls................................................................ 113
7.10 System............................................................................................... 114
7.10.1 Sensor..............................................................................................115
7.10.1.1 Adjusting the image sharpness................................................................. 115
7.10.1.2 Adjusting the image detail set/active........................................................ 115
7.10.1.3 Setting image denoising............................................................................115
7.10.1.4 Setting genlock sync................................................................................. 115
7.10.1.5 Setting the sync shift.................................................................................116
7.10.1.6 Mirroring the sensor image....................................................................... 116
7.10.1.7 Working with a user pixel mask................................................................ 116
7.10.2 Setting the fan mode....................................................................... 118
7.10.3 Power warnings for batteries...........................................................118
7.10.3.1 Setting Bat onboard (BAT1) warning........................................................ 118
7.10.3.2 Setting the BAT in (BAT2) warning voltage level...................................... 118
7.10.3.3 Setting the BAT unit preference................................................................ 118
7.10.4 Lens mount settings........................................................................ 119
7.10.5 Adjusting system time and date...................................................... 119
7.10.6 Buttons and display.........................................................................119
7.10.6.1 Setting the display style............................................................................ 119
7.10.6.2 Setting the button brightness.................................................................... 119
7.10.6.3 Lock configuration..................................................................................... 120
7.10.7 Multicam...........................................................................................120
7.10.7.1 Required hardware.................................................................................... 120
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7.10.7.2 Supported RCP parameters......................................................................121
7.10.7.3 Multicam setup and configuration............................................................. 122
7.10.7.4 Tally control............................................................................................... 123
7.10.8 Camera access protocol (CAP).......................................................124
7.10.8.1 Activating CAP server............................................................................... 124
7.10.8.2 Setting CAP server password................................................................... 124
7.10.8.3 Displaying CAP client list.......................................................................... 124
7.10.9 Network / WiFi................................................................................. 124
7.10.9.1 Activating camera WiFi power.................................................................. 124
7.10.9.2 Setting WiFi mode.....................................................................................125
7.10.9.3 Setting the WiFi host password................................................................ 125
7.10.9.4 Selecting the WiFi network....................................................................... 125
7.10.9.5 Setting the region of the wireless function................................................126
7.10.9.6 Setting LAN IP mode................................................................................ 126
7.10.9.7 Setting LAN static IP and subnet.............................................................. 127
7.10.10 Licensing..........................................................................................127
7.10.10.1 License bundles........................................................................................ 127
7.10.10.2 Exporting HW INFO from the camera.......................................................128
7.10.10.3 Installing a license file............................................................................... 128
7.10.10.4 Displaying licensed features..................................................................... 128
7.10.10.5 Deleting a license......................................................................................129
7.10.10.6 Downgrading to another license model or deleting UHD license.............. 129
7.10.11 Updating the camera.......................................................................129
7.10.11.1 Updating the camera via USB memory stick............................................ 129
7.10.11.2 Updating camera components.................................................................. 130
7.10.12 Setting the system language...........................................................131
7.11 Setup..................................................................................................131
7.11.1 Saving user setup........................................................................... 131
7.11.2 Loading setups................................................................................ 132
7.11.3 User setup parameter blocks.......................................................... 132
7.11.4 Resetting to factory defaults............................................................135
7.12 User buttons...................................................................................... 135
7.12.1 Setting the user switch function...................................................... 138
7.12.2 Button VF1 and VF2....................................................................... 138
7.12.3 Assigning functions to camera user buttons................................... 138
7.12.4 Assigning functions to WCU user buttons.......................................138
7.12.5 Assigning functions to Master Grip user buttons.............................139
7.12.6 Assigning functions to GPIO user buttons...................................... 139
7.12.7 Assigning functions to lens RET user buttons................................ 139
7.13 Entering metadata............................................................................. 139
7.14 Audio menu....................................................................................... 140
7.14.1 Adjusting the headphone volume....................................................140
7.14.2 Viewing the audio INFO screen...................................................... 141
7.14.3 Configuring recording channel 1/2 and 3/4..................................... 142
7.14.4 Adjusting audio settings.................................................................. 143
8 Contents
7.14.4.1 Switching the maximum line levels........................................................... 143
7.14.4.2 Setting microphone attenuation................................................................ 144
7.14.4.3 Bluetooth....................................................................................................144
8 Web remote........................................................................................ 146
9 Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor............................................. 148
10 Appendix.............................................................................................152
10.1 Technical data....................................................................................152
10.2 Pin-outs..............................................................................................155
10.3 MPEG-2 Notice..................................................................................157
10.4 Declarations of conformity................................................................. 157
10.5 Dimensional drawings....................................................................... 158
11 ............................................................................................................. 162
For your safety /
为了您的安全
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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。
10 For your safety /
为了您的安全
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。
For your safety /
为了您的安全
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.
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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. 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
般安全措施
NOTICE
12 For your safety /
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。
为了您的安全
Audience and intended use 13
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 XQ*,
•
MPEG-2 HD 422 codecs
Rec 709 and Rec 2020 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.
14 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 contents are intact. Never accept a
damaged/incomplete delivery. A complete delivery includes:
AMIRA camera with lens mount according to order: PL, EF, B4
•
Multi-viewfinder with AMIRA EVF cable
•
Gold Mount or V-Lock battery adapter (if ordered)
•
Camera handle with viewfinder adapter
•
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 36 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 any consequences of inadequate shipment, improper use or third-party products.
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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 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
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Left
1 Operator panel
2 User buttons
3 Power button & camera lock
4 Audio control panel
5 Lid
6 Media panel (behind lid)
7 Battery adapter
8 Fan intake
9 Recording button
10 Bracket rosette
Camera parts and controls 17
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 3/8" 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
18 Camera parts and controls
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3
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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 EVF OLED eyepiece 6 BAT power input
3 Bluetooth antenna 7 Battery adapter (here: Gold Mount)
4 WiFi antenna 8 Proximity sensor for OLED eyepiece
Camera parts and controls 19
4.2 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 bottom of the camera.
4.3 Connectors
Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the
audio/image signal due to static electricity.
4.3.1 Front connectors
NOTICE
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.
20 Camera parts and controls
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.
4.3.2 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
IN A (5-pin XLR)
Headphone 3.5mm stereo TRS (“Mini-jack”) output for monitoring
audio channels.
XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power
supply) and line level signals.
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IN B & C (3-pin XLR)
XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power
supply), line level signals and AES3 digital.
4.3.3 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 (optional)
4 Aux power out
5 HD-SDI image out 1 and 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 output of 4-pin Hirose and 2-pin LEMO).
12V (2-pin LEMO)
Supplies 12 V auxiliary power with a maximum power of 2.0 A
(combined output of 4-pin Hirose and 2-pin LEMO).
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D-tap
A D-tap on the battery adapter supplies accessories with 12 V
DC from the camera.
EXT (6-pin LEMO)
A connector for external accessories, with 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.
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TC I/O (BNC)
A Timecode in-/output (BNC interface) to be configured via camera menu.
For external TC feeds to the camera.
•
Note: 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 when power is disconnected.
4.4 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)
Storage media slots for CFast 2.0 recording cards.
USB 1 & 2
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 of slot, the first stick connected becomes active. Meanwhile, the second slot can still be used to charge a device.
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Ethernet LAN
RJ45 LAN interface for remote control of the camera, for multicam control and for service access.
4.5 Power supply
Depending on your battery demand, the camera offers either a Gold Mount or a VLock adapter. You can change both yourself. For more information, see "Mounting and
unmounting the battery adapter", page 37). For further details, see our website or
ask your local ARRI Service Partner.
The camera accepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. Do not supply
power outside the specified voltage range.
NOTICE
For maximum operation time, always use fully charged batteries with 10.5 to 34 V
DC (50 W minimum).
Always keep the BAT connector or attached battery accessible so that they can be
unplugged quickly in case of emergency.
4.5.1 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. Do not use cables
longer than 4m.
4.5.2 Powering auxiliary devices via the camera
You can supply power to auxiliary devices from the camera using several connectors
(2.0 A max):
12 V via 2-pin LEMO, 4-pin Hirose, or via D-tap on battery adapter
•
24 V via RS
•
Camera voltage via EXT
•
Note: For connector pin-out information, see appendix. When the power supply level
is critical, the camera switches off all auxiliary power supplies first.
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4.6 Camera Controls
The camera body has several buttons and switches to control the camera. They are
explained in detail in the following chapters.
4.6.1 Audio control panel
1 Audio function switch
2 Audio display
3 Left/right gain controls
4 Audio SET jogwheel
4.6.2 Operator panel
The operator panel consists of switches that offer quick adjustments to important
camera functions, such as exposure index or white balance.
For all switch positions (except ND positions), you can assign an individual preset.
See the next chapter for full instructions.
The EI and WB switches are assigned to exposure index and white balance
respectively. Permanent switch icons on the EI and WB soft buttons on the home
screen indicate this permanent assignment.
One of the functions FPS, SHUTTER, or LOOK can be assigned to the user switch
(US). A switch symbol appears on the home screen next to the soft button of the
assigned function.
You can only edit the value of the currently active switch position.
NOTICE
1 User switch & settings
2 Exposure switch & settings
3 White balance switch &
settings
4 Auto-white balance button
5 Recording button & LED
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4.6.2.1 Operator switches
The EI switch (2) is dedicated to exposure index. WB (3) is dedicated to white balance
and ND (4) to filtering.
The US switch (1) can be assigned to control either FPS, SHUTTER, or LOOK. For
more information, see "Setting the user switch function", page 138.
The switches have three (US, EI, ND) or four positions (WB). Except for ND (4), you
can modify the switch position presets.
4.6.2.2 AW auto white balance button
The AW button triggers the auto white balance functionality: based on the camera's
live image, AW calculates an automatic white balance and overwrites the active WB
settings. The result is also stored as the preset value of the active WB position and in
the first entry of the WB list.
AW triggering
► Note: Under or overexposed images may cause the auto white balance to fail.
Always trigger auto white balance with properly exposed images.
► To trigger an automatic white balance: press AW twice in a second (1).
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► Two AW modes, Matrix and Center, are available.
Matrix mode: Full-image-based, the algorithm determines the image content
°
best suited to white balance calculation.
Use for regular image content.
Center mode: Calculates the white balance based on the center area of the
°
image.
Use with a gray card placed in the image center. For accurate results: fill the
entire area with the gray card.
The camera displays an image overlay showing the center area used for
calculation.
4.6.3 User buttons panel
1 Power button
2 Camera lock
3 User buttons
4 SHIFT button
4.6.3.1 Locking and unlocking the camera
NOTICE
Locking the camera disables, unlocking re-enables all camera controls configured
for locking except audio controls.
Changing the position of the US, EI, WB, or ND switch on a locked camera will
result in parameter changes when unlocking.
For details on lock configuration, see "Buttons and display", page 119.
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1. Press and hold LOCK (2).
2. A countdown appears in both the monitor and viewfinder. The camera locks as
soon as the countdown reaches zero.
3. To unlock: Press and hold LOCK (2) again.
4.6.3.2 User buttons
The camera menu allows you to assign individual functions to each user button.
1. Press a button (1) to trigger its function.
2. For buttons five to eight: Press and hold SHIFT (2); then press a button (1).
3. An LED on each button reflects the functional status.
4. To check the functional status of buttons five to eight (1): Press SHIFT (2).
For information on how to assign functions to user buttons, see "User buttons",
page 135.
4.6.4 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 US switch and the home screen buttons for FPS, TC,
Shutter, and Look settings.
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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 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",
page 36.
flashing green/red not ready for recording due to an error.
NOTICE
Never change memory cards when recording - this may damage the recorded clip.
NOTICE
Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the
audio/image signal due to static electricity.
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2
3
4.6.5 MVF-1 controls and proximity sensor
1 Monitor (Live & GUI)
2 Peaking button
3 Exposure tool button
4 VF1 & VF2 user buttons
5 Monitor button
6 Proximity sensor
7 Diopter control
8 Recording button
9 Screen buttons
10 Jogwheel
Proximity sensor
4.6.5.1 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 98.
Note: If surround view is active, the surround area is marked by a separating line or a
surround mask.
The infrared proximity sensor automatically deactivates the
viewfinder's internal OLED panel when you take your eye off it.
The sensor is placed either on the bottom left-hand side of the
viewfinder (generation 1, shown in image), or it is integrated into
the eye cup (generation 2, not shown).
Note: To avoid hardware damage, always keep the proximity
sensor unobstructed.
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