Kinefinity MAVO LF, MAVO S35 Operation Manual

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MAVO LF

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OPERATION MANUAL

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MAVO LF BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Kinefinity Inc. has been developing cinema cameras covering optical design to FPGA, circuits and software,
with assistance from filmmakers, broadcasting industry and academic schools.

The large format MAVO LF and MAVO S35 cameras are considered to be the flagship 6K cameras by
Kinefinity. MAVO LF, is the full frame camera of Kinefinity, 6K wide records up to 75fps and 4K wide up to
100fps, can either shoot ProRes or RAW.

 Full frame 3:2 6K CMOS imaging sensor;
 Dual native ISO: 5120/800, low noise level and high latitude image at both settings;
 ProRes: In-camera ProRes recording at full resolution, in-camera oversampling 6K to 4K/3K;
 Compressed RAW cDNG: The compression ratio of cDNG can be set to 3:1, 5:1, or 7:1, which is

supported by DaVinci Resolve for editing or grading;

 Compressed RAW KRW 2.0: It might be enabled in firmware in 2019;
 High frame rate: Up to 200fps@2K Wide; up to 150fps@3K Wide; up to 100fps@ 4K Wide;
 Low rolling effect: Fast sensor readout speed, barely suffer any rolling shutter effect ;
 14+ stops with KineLOG3: Preserve highlight and shadow perfectly, provide maximum room for

post;

 Custom LUT: Support third-party 3D LUT from shooting to post;
 2.5-inch 7mm professional KineMAG SSD as Record Media, compatible with consumer-type SSD;
 KineMOUNT (Interchangeable mounting system) supports PL/EF/Sony E Mount and even EF/PL

Mount with e-ND;

 Multiple monitoring outputs: Video port x2 and HD output x1 on the body; 3G SDI output X2

through KineBACK-W.

MAVO LF follows the very compact and modular body of TERRA/MAVO and shares most of the accessories
with the two cameras, suitable for both one-man job and film crew. ProRes codec enables fluent post
workflow. With professional ports, MAVO LF is a powerful cinema camera that offers amazing footages while
supporting an effective post workflow.

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SAFETY TIPS

Please read all contents of the manual carefully:

 Pay attention to the CAUTION and NOTE;
 Do not use the camera near water in case of water droplets that can splash on the camera body;
 Do not expose the camera to severe vibrations;
 Do not use camera under direct sunlight; operating temperature should be from 0 ℃ to 40℃；
 Do not use the camera near strong magnetic field, pretty dust, high humidity or lighting storm places;
 Avoid condensation during transportation or transitions;
 Do not block the vent, or it will cause overheating that will damage the camera;
 Do not expose the LCD/OLED screen to harsh direct sunlight, and do not squeeze or hit the monitor in

case of any damage to the screen;

 Only use accessories recommended by Kinefinity.

While using the camera, please:

 Turn off the camera when you try to attach or detach a Lens Mount, KineBACK-W or HDMI monitor;
 Avoid touching the OLPF when attaching or detaching an adapter, as the optical element is fragile.

MAVO LF is with changeable OLPF, please be careful when you change it;

 The EF mounting adapter is a lever-locking (cine-type) EF mount. When mounting a lens to the camera,

the position of red dot in the mount is DIFFERENT from a DSLR camera. Secondly, it is a LOCKING RING
rotation, NOT a lens rotation. Make sure the EF lens is aligned pogo-pin contact inside of EF mount,
now you can firmly lock the lens in place by rotating the locking ring on the lens mount (the arrow on
the mount suggests which direction);

 Hold the lens while detaching it from the lens mount, to prevent from accident.
 We strongly recommend inserting or removing the SSD only after camera is powered down. If you like

to hotswap, you must Deactivate the SSD at first (SSD section in UI shows SSD: Ins), and then push up
the SSD latch to get the SSD out.

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CONTENTS

MAVO LF BRIEF INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 2

SAFETY TIPS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.1 Interfaces and Buttons ........................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Functions of Buttons ............................................................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Interface and Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 9

1.4 Default Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

2. QUICK GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

2.1 Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.2 Mount ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

2.3 Lens ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Monitoring .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

2.5 Record Media SSD ................................................................................................................................................ 15

2.6 Audio ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

2.7 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................... 17

2.8 Codec ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18

2.9 Downscale and Crop Mode ............................................................................................................................... 19

2.10 Access clips on PC/MAC .................................................................................................................................. 20

3. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................ 22

3.1 Footages and Slate ............................................................................................................................................... 22

3.2 Exposure and White Balance ............................................................................................................................ 23

3.2.1 Color Temperature List ................................................................................................................................ 23

3.2.2 Auto White Balance ...................................................................................................................................... 23

3.2.3 Waveforms ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.2.4 Zebra .................................................................................................................................................................. 25

3.2.5 e-ND ................................................................................................................................................................... 25

3.3 Slow-Mo and Quick-Mo ..................................................................................................................................... 26

3.3.1 Two Types of FPS ........................................................................................................................................... 26

3.3.2 User-defined Sensor FPS ............................................................................................................................. 26

3.4 Custom LUT ............................................................................................................................................................. 27

3.4.1 Upload Custom LUT ...................................................................................................................................... 27

3.4.2 Erase Custom LUT .......................................................................................................................................... 27

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3.5 Firmware Update and Option Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 28

3.5.1 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.2 Black Balancing ............................................................................................................................................... 29

3.6 TimeCode and SYNC ............................................................................................................................................ 30

3.6.1 TC port and TC cord ..................................................................................................................................... 30

3.6.2 External TC ....................................................................................................................................................... 31

3.6.3 Beeper and SYNC ........................................................................................................................................... 31

3.7 Configure Camera ................................................................................................................................................. 32

3.7.1 Preset ................................................................................................................................................................. 32

3.7.2 Shutter Display Mode .................................................................................................................................. 32

3.7.3 Camera Fan and Core Temperature ........................................................................................................ 33

3.7.4 ISO and EI ......................................................................................................................................................... 34

3.8 Control Cameras with iPad (KineRemote) .................................................................................................... 36

3.9 3D and SYNC .......................................................................................................................................................... 37

3.9.1 Steps to set the two cameras .................................................................................................................... 37

3.9.2 Playback and Change Parameters ........................................................................................................... 38

3.9.3 Clip Name for Post Workflow .................................................................................................................... 38

3.10 Anamorphic Lens Support And 4:3 Recording ........................................................................................ 39

4. FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS ....................................................................................................................... 43

5.1 Tech Parameters .................................................................................................................................................... 43

5.1.1 MAVO LF SPEC ................................................................................................................................................ 43

5.1.2 MAVO LF Frame Rate and FPS .................................................................................................................. 45

5.2 Connectors .............................................................................................................................................................. 46

5.2.1 DC IN .................................................................................................................................................................. 46

5.2.2 CTRL .................................................................................................................................................................... 46

5.2.3 EXT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46

5.2.4 TC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

5.3 Mechanical Drawings ........................................................................................................................................... 48

5.3.1 Physical Parameters for Body with KineMOUNT ................................................................................ 48

5.3.2 Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) ................................... 52

5.3.3 Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W)...................................... 55

5.3.4 Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) ................................... 58

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#

Name

#

Name

#

Name

1

KineMOUNT

7

Power Status LED

13

USB Port

2

KineMOUNT Release Button

8

Zoom Button

14

SSD Slot

3

REC Button

9

Playback Button

15

SSD Latch

4

Tally LED

10

Shortcut Button 1~4

16

SSD Button

5

Wheel

11

Configuration / Play Button

17

Air Intake (Rear)

6

Power Button

12

Audio Button

18

KineBACK-W Port

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Interfaces and Buttons

The native mount is KineMOUNT, which works together with Mounting Adapters to adapt different lenses.
Only the lenses that are tailored for KineMOUNT can be mounted directly.

Front View (KineMOUNT) Left View of Body with KineBACK-W (KineMOUNT)

More details about the professional ports on KineBACK-W is introduced in the buttons review.

CAUTION Do not cover the air intakes at both front and rear of the body as well as the air vents at top and

right side of the body.

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#

Name

#

Name # Name

19

KineBACK-W Screw Holes

(M3)

31

Optical Mark (M2.5)

41

Audio XLR Port x2 (KineBACK-W)

20/21

Video Port

32

HD Type-A port

42

3G-SDI Port x2 (KineBACK-W)

22

CTRL Port

33

WIFI Antenna Port

43

SYNC Port (KineBACK-W)

23

3.5mm MIC Port

34

DC Input

44

EXT Port (KineBACK-W)

24

In-camera MIC

35

Air Intake (Front)

45

TC Port (KineBACK-W)

25

3.5mm Headphone Jack

36/37

Side Air Vent

46

D-Tap Power Output x2 (KineBACK-W)

26

SideGrip Port

38

Front Support

(Detachable)

47

KineMON Screw Holes (M3)

27/28

SideGrip Screw Holes (M2.5)

39

V-mount Battery

Plate (KineBACK-W)

48

KineBACK-W Positioning Hole

29/30

Shoulder Strap Hole

40

DT Wireless Card Slot

49

Battery Release Button (KineBACK-W)

CAUTION Camera has a new quick release port on the back, please be careful when installing/removing

the KineBACK to/from the camera body.

Back View Right View of Body with KineBACK-W (KineMOUNT)

For the definition of ports, please refer to 5.2 Connectors. SYNC and Videp ports are proprietary.

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Operation

Function

Note

Rotate the Wheel

Iris

Control/Select

Only for Lenses in White List

Central Button

Switch Displays

Display with core parameters ->

Display with Waveform , or Confirm

Button 2 Once

ISO/EI

Set ISO/EI Value

Button 3 Once

ND

Set ND (only with e-ND adapter)

Button 1 Once

Shutter

Shutter Angle or Speed

Button 4 Once

Color Temp

Set Complete List by menu

Button 2 Twice

FPS

Shooting (Sensor) FPS different from

Project FPS

Button 3 Twice

LUT

Choose LUT (with e-ND adapter)

Button 1 Twice

Preset List

Also play footage under Playback or

cancel operation

Button 4 Twice

Resolution

Set the resolution under the format

Button

Function

Note

REC

REC; Switch from Playback to Liveview

<

Preset List

Also play footage under Playback or

cancel operation

Zoom

Switch between 1:1/1:2/1:8, or disable

the zoom in menu; press for 3 seconds

to enter/quit lock mode

Playback Mode

Configuration Menu

Also play footage under Playback mode

Volume

Press twice to set audio

Sleep Mode

Only on SideGrip, low-power standby

mode

SSD Button

Activate, deactivate or format SSD

Power on/off

Press twice to power off; press for 5 sec

+ to power off compulsorily

1.2 Functions of Buttons

Under Liveview Mode, set the parameters by shortcut button [1-4] and the [Wheel]; under Playback Mode,
select and switch between clips by shortcut button [1-4].

Buttons and wheel on SideGrip are basically the same as on the body, functions:

NOTE SSD Button is only on camera body; Sleep Mode Button is only on SideGrip. [Multifuction

WheelUp] on SideGrip equals [Button 1]; [Multifuction WheelLeft] to [Button 2]; [Multifuction
WheelRight] to [Button 3] and [Multifuction WheelDown] to [Button 4].

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#

Name # Name

1

Display Mode: Liveview/Playback/REC

11

Highlight Stops

2

Image Format

12

ND Value (only with e-ND adapter)

3

Record Resolution

13

Clip Name

4

CMOS Imaging Sensor FPS

14

SSD Status/Capacity

5

Shutter Speed/Shutter Angle

15

Record Format/Codec

6

Iris Number (If Applicable)

16

Time Code

7

Monitoring LUT

17

Real-time Power Voltage

8

Color Temperature

18

Real-time Core Temperature

9

Exposure Mode

19

VU meter

10

ISO/EI ASA

20

Waveform

1.3 Interface and Parameters

Once the camera is powered on, it enters into the Liveview mode right away: parameters of current scene are
displayed on the top and bottom. Press [WheelCentral Button] to show/hide Waveform.

NOTE CMOS Imaging Sensor FPS is the actual capturing FPS of the sensor, set by shortcut button [2]

and [Wheel]; Project FPS is the playback FPS of the footage in post work, set by [Configuration].

NOTE EF Iris control is only for lenses in the White list; other lenses might not be recognized or

controlled.

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Type

Name

Default

Type

Name

Default

Shooting

Image Format

FF

Settings

SSD System Format

HFS

Resolution

6K 6016*3172

Time Code

Free Run

Sensor FPS

25fps

ND set

0.03

Project FPS

25fps

WIFI Power

ON

Shutter

1/50s

Threshold Voltage

13.3V

ISO

ISO 800

Language

English

Highlight Stops

4.3

Start Display

Brief

Color Temperature

5600K Daylight

Fan Speed

40%

LUT

KC_NEUTM

Fan Stop

Never

Codec

ProRes 422HQ

Clip End

Loop

Active Mount

Enhanced

SYNC

Tally Lamp

ON

Project Blanking

None

Beeper

ON

Liveview

Video Output FPS

60P

Audio

MIC Level

30dB

Waveform

LUT

Playback/Monitoring
Level

0dB
Zebra Pattern

90%

KineAudio

OFF

Color Temperature List

Brief

Phantom 48V

OFF

Shutter Mode

Time

KineAudio Source

CH1/CH2

Anamorphic Lens

None

KineAudio Level

30dB

1.4 Default Settings

The list below features the default setting of MAVO LF:

NOTE When the camera is powered with an e-ND adapter attached, default value will be 0.6 (2 stops).

How to restore to factory settings:

[Configuration System Factory Reset]

NOTE When the camera is powered with a USB storage device plugged in before powering, it will

automatically revert to factory settings while booting.

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DC IN

1. DC IN as VDD

2. Ground

1

2

2. QUICK GUIDE

2.1 Power Supply

The camera allows different types of power supplies:

 GripBAT 45Wh (compatible with BP-U30) fits MAVO LF with SideGrip.

Single GripBAT 45Wh is able to power the camera for 100 mins.
SideGrip is connected to the "SideGrip Port" on camera body by three
M2.5 screws, which enables a kind of “DSLR”shooting style.

 Supper Compact V battery KineBAT 120Wh (compatible with V-

mount batteries) fits camera with KineBACK-W. Single KineBAT 120Wh
can power the camera for more than four hours. KineBACK-W only
comes in a V-mount version, and does work with other V-mount
batteries. KineBACK-W has one EXT port providing 12V output and
also two D-TAP ports. For the definition of EXT port, please refer to Chapter

5.2.3.

 Use different power cords to the 2-pin power port of camera body:

 D-Tap Power Cord: connect the D-Tap plug to the D-Tap socket of battery/battery plate, and

connect 2-pin push-pull plug to the 2-pin power socket of camera body;

 XLR Power Cord: connect the 4-pin standard XLR plug to the XLR socket on storage battery

(11~19V), and connect the 2-pin push-pull plug to the 2-pin power port on camera body;

 Kine AC Power Adapter: connect the adapter to a power bar, and plug 2-pin push-pull plug to the

2-pin power socket of camera body.

CAUTION The input range is 11~19V, don't go above or the camera might be burned.
CAUTION Please pay attention to the direction of 2-pin DC IN port on the camera body while

pulling/plugging the power cords: please align the red dots.

NOTE A V-mount to Anton-Bauer Plate Adapter is needed if you want to use Anton-Bauer (golden

mount) broadcast batteries.

NOTE When two of the three power supplies are available at the same time, the camera automatically

chooses the source with higher voltage, and allows hot-swap of batteries.

NOTE To save power, use other power supply for monitors and turn off WIFI.
NOTE Since KineOS 6.2, if the voltage detected is too low to continue shooting, the camera will

automatically stop recording to avoid damage on the clip. However, for sudden power failure
due to accident during the recording of a file, the last clip might be damaged, and please refer to
Chapter 2.5 SSD MAG.

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2.2 Mount

MAVO LF is designed with a native KineMOUNT, which needs a Mounting Adapter II to attach a lens to the
camera. The available adapters include EF Mounting Adapter II, EF Mounting Adapter II with KineEnhancer,
EF Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, PL Mounting Adapter II, PL Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, and also
SONY E Mounting Adapter.

There are only three steps to install a“Lens Mouting Adapter II”to the KineMOUNT, we take EF adapter as
an example. Turn off the camera and then:

1. Release: keep pressing the KineMOUNT Release Button and rotate the locking ring of the
KineMOUNT counter-clockwise  then take off the KineMOUNT cover;

2. Install: there is a positioning slot above the electronic contacts of the KineMOUNT, please align the
arcuate protrusion on the adapter with the locating slot of KineMOUNT when attaching the
mounting adapter to the camera;

3. Lock: rotate the locking ring of KineMOUNT clockwise to fasten the adapter to KineMOUNT firmly.

Power on the camera after mounting the adapter. Press [Configuration] and check the bottom of this menu,
if it presents EF sys 9(or other number), it means you have mounted the adapter successfully.

CAUTION Power off camera when swapping different adapters, else camera or adapters may get burned.

CAUTION As the FFD of KineMOUNT is very short, please don't try to attach any lens directly to

KineMOUNT, or it will cause permanent damage to CMOS imaging sensor and OLPF, except
lenses tailored for KineMOUNT.

NOTE The KineMOUNT only works with Mounting Adapter II.

NOTE When install the EF Mounting Adapter II with KineEnhancer or e-ND, please don't touch the

optical glass. Any damage caused to the glass is irreversible, and the glass has to be replaced.

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2.3 Lens

No matter if you attaching a DSLR still lens or PL cine lens, the camera employs a Lever-locking (Cine-style)
mounting system, rather than a DSLR camera mount.

Steps to attach EF lenses

1. Release: Rotate the locking ring of the EF mount clockwise, take off the cover and lens cover;

2. Install: Align the "red dot" on the lens with the "red dot" on the mounting adapter. Make sure that
the pin on mount engages with the hole in the mount of the lens. For EF-S lens, align the white
square on lens with the one on the mount.

3. Lock: Rotate locking ring (NOT lens) counter-clockwise (follow the arrow of "lock sign" on mount)
until it is fastened firmly.

CAUTION The mounting adapter might be burned if a lens/adapter with all-metal rear end is attached

directly to the camera body. In this case, please keep electronic iris control off:
[ConfigurationSettings Active MountDisable].

NOTE The following mount lenses with electronic contacts: Sigma18-35 T2.0 and Canon18-80 T4.0,

may show iris value on UI, but please do not change the value by the Wheel, or it will cause the
malfunction of the camera or the lens, we strongly recommend turning off the electronic iris
control. [ConfigurationSettings Active MountDisable].

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2.4 Monitoring

Please choose a recommended EVF or Field Monitor with Video, 3G-SDI (Not HD-SDI) or HD digital input,
and connect the input port of EVF or monitor to output port of the camera body with a high quality cable.
Suggestions for monitoring:

 KineMON 5″ Full-HD Monitor: with the Kine Video Cord our monitor gets both power supply and

video signal through the same cable. There are many appropriate accessories available to firmly
mount the monitor according different needs.

 SmallHD Monitors 500 series and 700 series: can be connected to the HD Type-A port and two 3G-

SDI ports on the KineBACK-W.

 FSI broadcasting/cine monitor or other monitor with 3G-SDI port as director monitor or DIT monitor.

For the current firmware, HD Type-A port is only for video monitoring, but SDI port also supports audio
signal: output audio during the playback of files.

CAUTION Connect the monitors to the camera by HD video cable or SDI cable (75Ω) before they are turned

on, and please also pay attention to the direction of the D-TAP cord.

NOTE Please choose the LP-E6 Battery Coupler (7.4V) when using the 3rd-party monitors.
NOTE The video output is only for monitoring, not recording. The monitoring FPS is different from

CMOS imaging sensor FPS; therefore, the external recorder cannot get the clips with the same
FPS and resolution as CMOS imaging sensor.

Functions of Buttons on KineMON

 PEAK: peaking focus, show the red line peaking as an overlay on a black-and-white image;
 CLIP: marks clip exposure, show the overexposure and underexposure area;
 False: marks false color exposure: overexposure/underexposure areas and the area between;
 Wheel: press the wheel to trigger backlight setting, and rotate the wheel to set the level of backlight.

NOTE Turn off the KineMON to save the power for longer duration.

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2.5 Record Media SSD

Please insert the KineMAG 500G/1T SSD or other 2.5" 7mm SSD to SSD slot before powering the camera. The
SSD slot has a secure latch: push the latch upwards before inserting or pulling out the KineMAG. The button
under the slot controls the operation of the SSD, and the LED indicator beneath the button shows the status
of the SSD.

Check the SSD status on the monitoring screens:

 Blinking red [No SSD]: the SSD indicator is off, which means that there is no SSD in the slot, you can

not shoot. Insert the SSD into the slot and reboot the camera;

 Blinking yellow [SSD: Ins]: the SSD indicator is red now, which means that there is a SSD detected but

hasn't been activated, you still can't shoot under this status. You need to:

 Activate the SSD: press [SSD] button, and choose [SSD Maintenance  Activate] or twice-

quick press on SSD button; if the SSD has been formatted into HFS or NTFS, it will be
activated successfully showing SSD capacity and green [SSD: Act].

 Rebuild SSD: if fail to activate SSD, please rebuild it in camera. Press [SSD] button, choose

[SSD Maintenance  Rebuild]. Then activate SSD, SSD status displays green [SSD: Act.

 Green [SSD: Act] with SSD available capacity and total capacity: SSD indicator is Green which means

the SSD is ready for shooting and the clips will be recorded onto it.

Please make sure that the SSD is deactivated before taken out: press SSD button, [SSD Maintenance 
Deactivate] or press the SSD button twice, SSD status turns into [SSD: Ins], then push the latch upwards and
pull out the SSD.

CAUTION Data can't be recovered after the SSD is rebuilt/formatted; please backup all data before

formatting.

CAUTION Due to the protrusion on case of Samsung 860 Pro, the door of SSD slot may be damaged when

taking this SSD from the slot.

NOTE Please insert the SSD before the camera is powered on, or the SSD will not be detected.

NOTE We only recommend KineMAG. Performance of 3rd-partyon data spec are not guaranteed. No

technical support or help on recording issues such as frame drop or data loss for 3rd-party SSD.

NOTE Please prepare backup SSD cards in case of emergency on the set.
NOTE If it shows red "Flush" during recording, please try a KineMAG. If the issue still exists, please

contact us by email: [e-mail], or your local dealer.

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SSD File System Formats: NTFS & HFS

The camera supports both NTFS and HFS format for SSD. The default format is HFS, but for Windows
platform, you can set it to format in NTFS by:

[ConfigurationSettingsSSD File System] choose NTFS

Then reboot the camera and rebuild the SSD in camera, the file system of the SSD will be NTFS.

NOTE For Mac platform, you can still use NTFS: since MacOS 10.12 Sierra, MacOS can access NTFS files.

Do not write data or format SSD on Mac or Windows.

NOTE Rebuild/format the SSD in camera ONLY.

NOTE When the file system format of the camera is set to NTFS, the SSD of HFS can not be activated in

the camera. Here are two solutions for such situation: change the format of the camera into HFS

and then reboot to take effect; or back up your SSD on a computer, and then rebuild/format the

SSD in camera as NTFS. MAKE SURE to backup your clips before you format SSD.

NOTE If there is power failure accident while recording, the NTFS SSD may not be activated when the

camera is powered on again. Please back up your clips and then rebuild the SSD, or you have to

use another SSD to continue the shoot. While HFS SSD can be activated after powering the

camera, but the last clip may need to be recovered by special software in Windows.

NOTE To recover the cDNG/ProRes clip damaged by power failure, please refer to Chapter 4.13.

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2.6 Audio

There are three audio recording methods:

 In-camera MIC: record audio using the in-camera MIC even if there is no KineAudio or 3.5mm MIC;
 3.5mm Plug-in-power port: suited for 3.5mm MIC;
 KineAudio dual XLR ports with Phantom 48V: KineAudio is a high-quality pre-amp audio module with

Phantom 48V, and it is integrated into KineBACK-W. Also, it has dual industry-standard XLR ports for
professional condenser microphones. KineAudio CH1 and CH2 channel can be set independently
since KineOS 6.112.

If the camera has no KineBACK-W or KineAudio is disabled, audio is recorded by 3.5mm MIC if a microphone
is connected to the 3.5mm port; if no microphone is connected, audio will be recorded by the in-camera
MIC.

NOTE The audio will be packed into mov file only when the project FPS is the same as sensor FPS, or it

will be recorded into a separate mov file. For example, if the project FPS is 25.000, when the

sensor FPS is set to 30.000, it will show yellow 30.000 on the UI.

KineAudio and Phantom 48V

If a microphone needs Phantom 48V, you need to set the KineAudio: press the [Audio] button twice

[Audio ButtonAudio Management] [KineAudio: ON] and [Phantom 48V: ON]

Three modes for audio tracks:

 Two audio tracks as CH1: recorded two tracks as CH1;
 Two audio tracks as CH2: recorded two tracks as CH2;
 Stereo: recorded two tracks as CH1 (Default: left track) and CH2 (Default: right track) separately.

Generally, the camera audio can be set as one input if just using one MIC.

CAUTION When using microphones that don't need Phantom power, please turn off the Phantom 48V.

2.7 Playback

While in Liveview mode, press [Playback] button and enter into Playback mode, and [Preset List] button and
[Configuration] button act as Play/Pause button. Playback of the current clip is looped by default. Press
shortcut button [2] to the previous clip; press shortcut button [4] to the next clip. You can also fast forward
or fast reverse by rotating [Wheel]. Please note that the parameters in Playback mode are different from the
ones in Liveview mode. Press [REC] button or [Playback] to switch back to Liveview mode.

NOTE Playback clip of 4K or lower resolution in the camera is fluent, but it may suffer some stutter

when playback clip with higher resolution.

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Settings

Duration

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Duration

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2K@25fps ProRes422HQ

5 hours and 30 mins

11 hours

3K@25fps ProRes422HQ

2 hours and 50 mins

5 hours 20 mins

3K@25fps cDNG(7:1)

5 hours 20 mins

11 hours

4K@25fps ProRes422HQ

1 hour 20 mins

2 hours 40 mins

4K@25fps cDNG(7:1)

2 hours and 40 mins

5 hours 20 mins

5K@25fps ProRes422HQ

53 mins

1 hour and 40 mins

5K@25fps cDNG(7:1)

1 hour and 40 mins

2 hours and 40 mins

6K@25fps ProRes422HQ

42 mins

1 hour and 20 mins

6K@25fps cDNG(7:1)

1 hour and 20 mins

2 hours and 40 mins

2.8 Codec

There are two in-camera recording codecs in current firmware, set the default codec by:

[ConfigurationShootingDefault CODEC ProRes (.mov) /cDNG(.dng)]

We recommend shooting ProRes as the camera supports in-camera ProRes recording at all resolution and
fps: 6K/5K/4K/3K/2K even 4K Wide 100fps for 422 format. Besides ProRes422HQ, MAVO LF also supports
ProRes4444XQ, 4444 and keeps all dynamic range of ProRes clips with KineLOG3, while the monitoring LUT
will not be burned into the clips.

MAVO LF can in-camera record compressed RAW as well with cDNG format, and the compression ratio is
configurable, from 3:1, 5:1 to 7:1. DaVinci Resolve natively supports cDNG, so that you can directly import,
edit and grade the cDNG footage shot by the camera in DaVinci Resolve! No matter what compression ratio
3:1, 5:1 or 7:1, every format is able to achieve super high quality image and room for post-production.

NOTE No need to reboot the camera when switching between codecs, but the screen will be black with

a cross in the center for 3 seconds during the switch.

NOTE The camera only supports ProRes4444XQ recording to 4K up to 48fps, ProRes4444 to 6K up to

30fps due to maximum write speed of SATA interface.

Duration Reference

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2.9 Downscale and Crop Mode

In comparison with the discontinued TERRA 6K, MAVO LF doesn't need the 'HiSpeed' mode to be able to
record high fps. Due to the native, super fast sensor readout time, the camera has a very low jello/skew
effect, even with fast pans its rolling effect is hardly noticeable and the readout time of this camera is
comparable to the best and most awarded cameras in this industry. Because there is no need for the so
called 'HiSpeed mode', the sensor doesn't suffer from noisy images, aliasing and moire.

Oversampling/Downscale

Oversampling/Downscale: recording (output) resolution is less than actual sampling resolution by CMOS
imaging sensor, while the image format of recording is the same with the image format of sampling. As all
effective area of imaging sensor is used, there is lower noise level and shaper image. Oversampling at FF is
4K/3K.

For most cases, downscale 4K ProRes at FF is recommended.

NOTE Due to the downscale in-camera process, there is no 4K/3K RAW under FF.

Cropping Mode

Cropping means that the CMOS imaging sensor only utilizes a center part of the image as effective sampling
area. Cropping mode boosts frame rate higher than full resolution sampling:

 Output 6K Wide full resolution sampling, up to 75fps;
 Cropping Mode, 3K Wide (M4/3), up to 150fps;
 Cropping Mode, 2K Wide (S16), up to 200fps.

Oversampling + Cropping = infinity combination of resolution, fps and framing. Select Cropping Mode by:

Press shortcut button [1] twice or [ConfigurationShootingImage Format]

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