LAB.GRUPPEN iP 2100 User Guide
THE ARRICAM SYSTEM
USERS’ GUIDE
11/2003
Software Version 03E
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Preface
At the beginning of the 21st century, the entertainment
industry more than ever demands broader knowledge
and greater skill from contemporary cinematographers.
Being used for feature films, miniseries, documentary
films, music promos or advertisements, all these different
kinds of productions request dedicated and versatile
cinematographic equipment. Because of the variety
of assignments today and tomorrow, cameras must be
mounted on dollies and cranes, on tripods and special
rigs, on Steadicam and sophisticated three axis remote
controlled heads, operated from the shoulder or on the
lap, in several extreme atmospheric conditions – these
are only a few out of a wide range of different tasks –
nowadays equipment must be flexible enough to allow
the best possible work without having to accept compromises. So far, the inventive and creative cinematographer and his/her crew have to get hold of cameras and
accessories suitable for all kinds of working situations.
Based on the huge amount of expertise collected during
designing and producing such cameras as the ARRIFLEX
435, 535 and 765 or the MOVIECAM Compact
and SL as well as with the intention to fulfil most of the
desires of today’s customers, the two leading companies
in the field, ARRI and MOVIECAM, have joined their
knowledge and inventive power to build a new line of
equipment, unifying the best of two worlds.
It was a real challenge for us to develop a system which
allows each cinematographer to set up the appropriate
equipment for each particular job more easily than ever
before.
The solution was to build up a wide range of
compatible accessories around two camera bodies,
each one optimised for dedicated operations.
The ARRICAM System Users’ Guide we herewith
present to you is not simply an instruction manual to a
new camera, but a handbook of an equipment line that
includes the most quiet compact 35 mm camera for
multiple applications and increased utilization.
Please take time to read the following pages carefully.
You will see that the ARRICAM System offers you a great
variety of possibilities. Like the camera system itself, its
System Users’ Guide consists of several interchangeable
parts that will continuously be updated.
In visiting our home page www.arri.com, you will find
all updated information about all components of the system. Furthermore, interesting news and publications can
be downloaded from there.
Frédéric-Gérard Kaczek AAC and the ARRICAM Team
Preliminary Remarks
The ARRICAM System is based on two different camera
bodies, each one with special characteristics. Even
though there are some important differences, several
parts of the two bodies are comparable in function and
design. Therefore, you will find some common descriptions in the following pages.
Design and technical data are subject to change!
Care and Cleaning
The ARRICAM System is almost maintenance-free.
There is only one requirement for a smooth operation:
the cameras and the accessories have to be meticulously clean. Therefore you should protect them against
any dirt or smudges.
Clean the camera exterior with a glass cleaner. Only
when really necessary, e.g. to remove camera tape
gum, alcohol or benzine should be used.
Caution!
1. When cleaning the equipment, do not moisten
connectors!
2. Never use acetone!
When applied properly, compressed air is the best
cleaner; a vacuum cleaner or an air syringe will do fine.
Cotton tips, orangesticks, soft and hard brushes may be
used for gentle cleaning.
Caution!
1. Compressed air should only be used for
blowing the magazines! Apart from this, high
pressure does more harm than good,
especially to glass surfaces.
2. The camera should only be lubricated at a
ARRICAM Maintenance Centre!
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Table of Contents
Copyright notes
Disclaimer
Preface 3
Preliminary remarks 4
Care & cleaning 5
Table of Contents 6
Safety and Product specifications 10
THE ARRICAM CAMERA BODIES
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The cameras’ front, dust check, beeper, lens port 17
The cameras’ right sides 23
The cameras’ rear 25
The cameras’ left sides, Door 28
The Camera Control Panels 31
The list of warnings and messages 44
The cameras’ top 57
The camera bodies’ bases 60
The cameras’ interiors, Movement, Aperture Plate,
Spacer Plate, Format Masks 61
THE MAGAZINES & MAGAZINE ADAPTERS
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The four ARRICAM Magazines 73
Care & cleaning 76
The Magazine Cover 77
The Coreholder 78
The Digital Footage Counter 79
Setting unit of measurement and ASA 80
The Tightening Wheels 81
The Remaining Footage Indicator 82
The Loop Protector 84
The ARRICAM Magazine Adapters 85
Mounting/removing the Magazine Adapters 88
Mounting Studio Magazines on Adapters 90
Adapters’ Carrying Handles 94
The Studio Mag to Lite Camera Adapter 97
LOADING THE MAGAZINES,
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THREADING THE CAMERAS
Loading the Magazines 101
Mounting Magazines and threading 106
THE ARRICAM OPTICAL VIEWFINDERS
4
Introduction/Overview 121
The ARRICAM Viewfinders 125
The ARRICAM 100% Video Tops (1) 130
Mounting a Viewfinder 132
The Viewfinders’ housing 134
Viewing Filter Lever 135
The Viewfinders’ Arms 137
Swivelling the Viewfinder Arms 137
Adjustment of the swivel friction 138
Ergonomy 140
Pivoting the Eyepiece 141
Levelling of the Viewfinder image 142
The swing-in de-squeezer 143
The Eyepiece 144
Mounting the Eyepiece 145
The Eyecup 146
The Heated Eyecup 147
The Eyepiece Extensions 148
Viewfinder Levelling Rod 150
The ARRICAM Fieldlens & Ground Glasses 151
The Frameglows 153
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Important notes and safety specifications 161
The ARRICAM Video Assists’ components 163
The Video Assist 163
The 100% Video Tops (2) 165
Mounting the Video Assists 166
The connectors and the LED indicator 168
The mechanical adjustments of the CCD 173
The Video Assists’ Iris control dial 176
The Manual Gain Control button 176
The ON/OFF/CHECK/HIDE MENU switch & LED 177
The Menu/Store dial 178
The Video Assist On Screen Display (OSD) 179
The Video Menu Structure 180
The Video On Board Monitors 209
Control Menu of the 6.6” On Board Monitor 214
STUDIO READOUT, THE LENS DATA SYSTEM
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Lens Data Screens
Mounting the Readout Unit & function 221
The Lens Data System (LDS) 224
The LDS Lenses 226
The Lens Data Boxes (LDB) 227
Mounting the Lens Data Boxes 229
The ARRICAM Studio LDB Adapter 231
Connectors and control LEDS 233
Connecting Lens Motors to the LDB 237
Lens Data Displays (LDD and LDD-FP) 238
Connecting the Lens Data Displays 241
The LDD and LDD-FP LEDs and controls 243
Function of the Lens Data Displays 246
The LDD Screen 248
The LDD-FP Screen 257
The LDD-FP Menu structure 260
Marking the Focus Scale 263
Focus Tracking 267
THE MANUAL CONTROL BOX, THE SPEED CONTROL BOX,
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THE TIMING SHIFT BOX
Introduction 271
Automatic exposure compensation 272
Stroboscopy, motion blur and depth of field. 272
The Manual Control Box (MCB) 274
The MCB Cable Adaptor 275
The Speed Control Box (SCB) 281
SCB connectors 284
SCB controls and displays 285
Functions and operations of the SCB 292
The ramping function 294
The synchronisation features 297
The Timing Shift Box 301
The Remote Control Station (RCS) 303
THE IN-CAMERA SLATE BOX
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The In-camera Slate Box (ISB) 309
Mounting the ISB 315
The ISB LEDs and controls 319
Jam-syncing 320
The ISB Handheld PC/Menu Structure 328
THE CAMERA SUPPORTS
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Supports 345
Carrying Handles 345
Power Bridgeplate 349
The Camera Handgrips 351
The Shoulder Set 353
The Accessory Holders 355
The Universal Low Mode Set 352
ARRICAM POWER MANAGEMENT 361
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Standard 35/Super 35 Conversion 371
3 Perforation/4 Perforation Conversion 372
The Work Light 373
Checking the Mirror Shutter manually 374
The Wired Handgrip Attachment (WHA-2 & 3) 376
The Accessory Power Box (APB) 378
Tools 380
APPENDIX
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Technical Data
Acronyms and Abbreviations
ARRI Group Addresses
Status, Warning and Troubleshooting List
Cables and Connectors
Acknowledgment
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THE ARRICAM CAMERA BODIES
Lens Port, Camera Control Panels, Movement, Aperture Plate,
Gate, Spacer Plate, Format Masks
THE MAGAZINES AND MAGAZINE ADAPTERS
Studio Magazines, Lite Magazines, Dual Port Adapter, Back Load
Adapter, Top Load Adapter, Studio Mag to Lite Camera Adapter,
Lite Mag to Studio Camera Adapter
LOADING THE MAGAZINES,
THREADING THE CAMERAS
THE ARRICAM OPTICAL VIEWFINDERS
Studio Viewfinders, Lite Viewfinders, Viewfinder Extension, Eyepiece, Ground Glasses, Frameglows, Frameglow Masks
THE INTEGRATED VIDEO SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Studio Video Assist, Lite Video Assist, 100% Video Tops,
On Board Monitors
STUDIO READOUT, THE LENS DATA SYSTEM
LDS Lenses, Lens Data Boxes, Lens Data Displays,
Lens Data Screens
THE MANUAL CONTROL BOX, THE SPEED
CONTROL BOX, THE TIMING SHIFT BOX
MCB Adapter Cable, Remote Control Station
THE ARRICAM IN-CAMERA SLATE SYSTEM
In-camera Slate Box, Exposure Module, Handheld PC, OCR
THE CAMERA SUPPORTS
Power Bridgeplate, Shoulder Set, Carrying Handles, Brackets,
Universal Low Mode Set, Dovetail Attachment System
ARRICAM POWER MANAGEMENT
Batteries, Power Supply Unit
MISCELLANEOUS
35/Super 35 Conversion, Work Light, 3/4 Perforation Conversion,
Shutter Check, Wired Handgrip Attachment, Accessory Power Box, Tools
APPENDIX
Technical Data, Acronyms, Addresses, Cables and Connectors
Safety Specifications
Warnings
Notice
Operational error possible!
Danger of injury or equipment damage possible!
General Safety Specifications
Caution! Danger of injury! Never place your
hand in the lens port or inside of the camera
while it is RUNNING.
• In order to ensure optimal performance, it is essential
that you acquaint yourself with this Users’ Guide.
• Assembly and initial operation should be carried out
only by persons who are familiar with the equipment!
• Switch OFF the camera MAIN switch before making
electrical connections (i.e. plugging on accessory
boxes)!
• Never RUN the camera without a lens or a protective
cap mounted in the lens port.
• Never operate the movement locking mechanism
while the camera is RUNNING!
• Ensure that the camera is securely mounted!
• Remove the battery cable before transport or servicing!
• Repairs should be carried out only by authorized
service centres!
• Use only original ARRI replacement parts and
accessories!
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Important Notes
• In wet weather the normal safety precautions for handling electrical equipment should be taken.
• Avoid operational errors!
• Clean optical surfaces only with a lens brush or a
clean lens cloth! In case of solid dirt moisten a lens
cloth with pure alcohol.
• Do not use solvents to clean the film gate!
• Do not remove any screws which are secured with
paint!
Product Specifications
In case of enquiries or when ordering parts, please
advise camera serial number and model.
Notice
This Users’ Guide applies to the ARRICAM Studio and the ARRICAM Lite as well as the whole
ARRICAM Accessory range. Sections that only apply
to one camera model or accessory type are indicated as such in the heading.
Several items described in this Users’ Guide are in
preparation.
Because ARRI has already published several dedicated manuals about accessories, e.g. Follow Focus
or Matte Boxes, this components are not described
here.
The products and accessories recommended by the
manufacturer fulfill the specifications of the EU-Guideline 89/336/EWG.
SAFETY/PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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1 CAMERA MAIN SWITCH (ON/OFF)
2 POWER CONNECTOR (24 V)
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3 CAMERA ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (CAC)
4 CAMERA ACCESSORY PORT COVERS
5 STUDIO VIDEO ASSIST
6 FOOTAGE COUNTER
7 STUDIO MAGAZINE 300/1000
8 STUDIO VIEWFINDER
9 LDS LENS
10 MATTE BOX (MB 14)
11 ATTACHMENT ROSETTE
12 FOLLOW FOCUS
13 STUDIO MEDIUM EXTENSION
14 MANUAL FOOTAGE INDICATOR
15 TIGHTENING WHEEL
16 TOP LOAD ADAPTER WITH HANDGRIP
17 CAMERA DOOR
18 TAPE MEASURE HOOK
19 STUDIO DOOR FRICTION ADJUSTMENT SCREW
20 CAMERA CONTROL PANEL WITH RUN BUTTON
21 BASE PLATE
22 LIGHTWEIGHT MATTE BOX (LMB 5)
23 LITE VIEWFINDER
24 LITE CARRYING HANDLE
25 LITE VIDEO ASSIST
26 LITE SHOULDER MAGAZINE
27 SHOULDER PAD
28 RISER PLATE (SHOULDER SET)
29 LEFT HANDGRIP
30 RIGHT HANDGRIP WITH RUN BUTTON
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STUDIO LITE
THE ARRICAM CAMERA BODIES
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The Camera Bodies
The cameras’ front
On the front of both cameras, an LDS 54 mm ARRI PL
(positive lock) lens port accepts lenses (spherical or
anamorphic) fitted with either LDS PL or with the well
established regular PL mounts. Depending on the orientation of the lens port, the ARRICAM Cameras will allow
shooting in either Standard 35 or Super 35 format. The
shooting mode is shown by the number 1 (for 35) or 2
(for S35) facing the index.
Notice
It is recommended an ARRICAM Maintenance
Centre or rental house performs the change of format
from 35 to S35 or vice versa. If you must do it yourself, please see the related instructions in chapter
11 – Miscellaneous.
The ARRICAM Cameras are equipped with LDS PL
mounts which differ from the regular PL mounts of the
ARRIFLEX and MOVIECAM cameras in that they are
equipped with electrical contacts that communicate lens
data to the camera. Two sets of LDS contacts are integrated in each lens port to allow the fitting of the lens
according to the needs of the focus puller: The index
lines of the lens can be seen from the top and the bottom or left and the right side of the camera
Notice
Even though there is a difference between the LDS PL
mount and the regular PL mount, all 35mm lenses fitted
with PL mounts can be mounted in the new LDS PL port.
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Studio front
Lite front
fig.1/1
fig.1/2
Lens Data Box connector
Beeper
Beeper volume control
DUST CHECK button
24 V dc outlet RS connector
DUST CHECK button
Lens port lever
35/S35 index
Lens port
35/S35 markings
UNLOCK button
(only on extended
control panel)
24 V outlets
heatable eyecup/
work light
35/S35 index
35/S35 markings
Lens port
Lens port levers
24 V dc outlet RS connector
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To remove a lens (or lens port cover), rotate the lens port
levers counter-clockwise as far as possible while grasping the lens firmly. Then carefully remove the lens.
To fit a lens, align guide groove in the lens flange with
locating pin in the lens port. Insert the lens flange flat on
the receptacle, making certain the pin engages the lensflange hole easily. Rotate lens lock gently clockwise to
secure until the lens is seated properly. Do not use force!
Notice
1. Especially with heavier lenses, great care must
be taken that the lens is mounted in a straight line
with the port.
2. The LDS Lens must be mounted in the 12 o’clock
or 3 o’clock position to enable the LDS functions.
3. When attaching the lens or lens port cover, take great
care not to harm any elements (e.g. LDS contacts).
4. Heavy and long lenses, such as ZEISS Variable
Prime Lenses or zoom lenses, must be supported
at all times by means of dedicated accessories.
5.
When mounting an LDS Lens, one must be sure
that the contacts and the mount itself are perfectly
clean in order to assure good electricronic communication as well as an even fit of the lens on
the camera port.
Both Studio and Lite
THE DUST CHECK BUTTON
Because the mirror and the movement are driven separately, moving the mirror by means of the inching knob
is not possible. It is also recommended not to move
it manually, there is danger of damage. To check the
gate, either by looking through the lens or by removing it, turn the mirror out of the way by briefly pushing
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the DUST CHECK button. Even when shooting with a
reduced shutter angle, operating the DUST CHECK button, will open the shutter to 180° and DC will appear
on the FPS display(s).
Caution!
When you need to clean the gate, it is imperative
to turn OFF the camera power first.
After having cleaned the gate, turn the power ON and
briefly push the DUST CHECK button to turn the mirror
into the viewing position – the shutter will return to its
preset angle again automatically.
Studio front
Lite front
fig.1/3
Beeper volume control
Lens Data Box connector
DUST CHECK button
24 V dc outlet RS connector
fig.1/4
DUST CHECK button
24 V dc outlet
Work light/heated eyecup
24 V dc outlet RS connector
On the Studio and Lite
24V OUTLET RS CONNECTOR
To the left of the lens port there is a 24 V outlet marked RS
(
RUN
). This three-pin Fischer connector is protected by a
1.6 A resettable fuse and may be used to remote control
the camera status
RUN
or
STOP
as well as for supply
power to any kind of 24 V accessory, e.g. a zoom drive.
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Only on the Studio
BEEPER AND BEEPER VOLUME CONTROL
Only the ARRICAM Studio is equipped with a beeper.
Its volume can be increased in three steps by turning
the switch clockwise. The number shown on the switch
will indicate the adjustment: 1=low, 2=medium and
3=loud. When selecting the position 0, the beeper is
OFF
. When the beeper is not turned
briefly when the camera is in
RUN UP
OFF
, it will sound
or
RUN DOWN
status. It will beep intermittently as long as the camera is
RUNNING
in
ASYNC
status.
On the Studio
LDB CONNECTOR
Hidden behind the front right side camera cover (fig.
1/3), a large connector is mounted on the camera
front. When the cover is removed, either a Lens Data
Box Cable Adaptor or the Studio Lens Data Box itself
can be attached to this connector.
On the Lite
24 V HEATED EYECUP/WORK LIGHT OUTLETS
On both sides of the lens port, small connectors supply
the 24 V dc power for the following two accessories:
the Work Light and the Heated Eyecup.
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Studio right side
CAC connector
accessory attachments
fig.1/5
Attachments points for
accessory port covers
Lens port
levers
RS connector
for right
handgrip button
Threaded holes
for attaching
the lower cover
or ISB
Power
connector
Lite right side
Main
switch
fig.1/6
Main switch
Magazine
release knob
CAC
connector
Power
connector
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In-camera Slate
Box connector
Attachment for
Lens Data Box
Right handgrip
rosette attachment
Accessory attachments
Connector for
Lens Data Box
Lens port
levers
RS connector
for right
handgrip button
Attachment rosette
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The cameras’ right sides
On the Studio and Lite
RIGHT HANDGRIP ROSETTE ATTACHMENT
The right handgrip is screwed into the threaded socket
in the rosette centre.
On the Studio and Lite
CONNECTOR FOR THE RIGHT HANDGRIP RUN
BUTTON
The 24 V RS connector can either be used to supply 24
V for accessories or to connect a switch for changing
between the
RUN
and
STOP
(i.e.
Standby
) status.
On the Studio and Lite
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS
The Carrying Handle or e.g. Universal Low Mode
Bracket is attached to the threaded sockets and gauged
holes on top of the right camera side.
On the Studio and Lite
PROTECTION COVERS
fig.1/7
Covers
➔
➔
➔
➔
➔
Protection covers are components of the ARRICAM System and should be handled with care. When removing
them from the camera bodies, store them immediately in
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their cases. When no accessory box or cable adapter
is mounted on the camera, the appropriate protecting
cover must be fitted instead of it to protect the sensitive
connectors!
On the Studio only
RELEASE KNOB OF THE UPPER PROTECTION COVERS
To remove an upper protecting cover, press the release
knob and slide the upper front cover forward or the
upper rear cover backwards. When mounting the protection covers, be sure that they are flush to the camera
before sliding them into the locked position.
Notice
Do not tilt the upper covers during mounting or removing, and do not use force!
By removing the upper front cover the connector for the
Studio Lens Data Box (ST-LDB) will appear.
By removing the upper rear cover the connector for the
Speed Control Box (SCB) will appear.
On the Studio only
RELEASE SCREWS OF THE LOWER COVER
Remove the lower cover for mounting the In-camera
Slate Box (ISB).
On the Lite only
RELEASE SCREW OF THE COVER
To mount the LT-LDB on the Lite, you must first remove the
cover by unscrewing one 3 mm hex screw.
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The cameras’ rear
On the Studio and Lite
CAC CONNECTOR FOR ACCESSORIES
The 16-pin Fischer connector, mounted obliquely for
convenience and labelled CAC (camera accessory connector) is the main communication port of the cameras.
Several accessories can be attached there. For further
information see the accessory descriptions and the fig.
1/8 and 1/9 on page 27.
POWER CONNECTOR
The 2-pin Fischer power receptacle, mounted obliquely
for convenience, is used to connect a 24 V battery
or a 24 V dc Power Supply Unit. Further information
about the power supply and power distribution of the
ARRICAM System is described in chapter 10 – Power
Management.
MAIN SWITCH
Protected by two flanges, the MAIN switch will interrupt
the power supply of all electronic components, except
the one of the clock in the In-camera Slate Box – it remains powered to keep the clock working.
SCREWS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES ONLY
On both camera bodies, there are several screws which
are dedicated for maintenance work only. These screws
are marked with a special seal lacquer and/or a safety
label.
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Caution!
Do not touch these screws, otherwise severe damage can occur!
CAMERA OPENINGS
One of the main differences between the two camera
bodies is that you are able to mount Studio Magazines
in one of three different positions (top, back or inclined)
on the Studio by means of the various magazine
adapters while the Lite allows the attachment of the
lightweight Lite Magazines at the rear only. In order to
install Studio Magazines on the Lite, you will have to
use the Studio Magazine to Lite Camera Adapter. Lite
magazines may now be mounted on the Studio, in the
rear position only, by means of the Studio Camera to
Lite Magazine Adapter.
On the Studio only
REAR CAMERA OPENING AND MAGAZINE ADAPTER
ATTACHMENTS
In order to mount one of the four Studio Magazine
Adapters, fit the adapter on the camera body while taking care that the two adjusting pins enter the threaded
holes easily. Then you will have to tighten the six retaining screws firmly – see caution on page 88.
On the Studio only
CONNECTORS FOR THE SCB AND MCB/TSB
These two connectors allow the mounting of the Speed
Control Box (SCB) and the Manual Control Box (MCB)
or Timing Shift Box (TSB) – see chapter 7.
Both connectors must be protected by covers if not used.
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Notice
To use the Manual Control Box (MCB) or the Timing
Shift Box (TSB) and the Speed Control Box (SCB)
together, you must first mount the SCB and then the
MCB/TSB. To remove the SCB, you will first have to
remove the MCB/TSB from the camera: The MCB/
TSB physically blocks the attachment and removal of
the SCB
Studio rear
Lite rear
fig.1/8
fig.1/9
Threaded holes and connector for the
magazine adapters
Setscrew for maintenance onlyDoor hinge
Release button for magazines/mag.adapter
Camera opening
MCB/TSB connector
SCB connector
Attachements for
magazine adapters
CAC connector
Power connector
Main switch
Electric contacts
for the magazine/
mag.adapter
Main switch
CAC connector
Power connector
Camera opening Rails for the magazines/mag.adapter
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The cameras’ left sides
On the Studio and Lite
THE CAMERA DOOR
The door is located on the camera’s left side. To open
the door, push the little spring-lock forwards and lift the
lock latch, then turn the lock latch counter-clockwise.
When closing the door, press it gently towards the camera body and then turn the lock latch clockwise. When
it is closed, the door lock latch must be flush with the
door; the spring-lock keeps the lock in this position.
Notice
When closing the door, be sure that the movement,
the film guides and the buckle switch are placed in
the correct position. When the movement is in its
loading position, the door cannot be closed.
Door Lock
fig.1/10
2.
➦
➡
1.
3.
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door lock safety
door lock latch
➡
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On the Studio and Lite
HOOK FOR TAPE MEASURE
The tape measure can be attached to the hook that indicates the image plane. Further hooks are provided on
several accessories.
On the Studio only
ADJUSTABLE DOOR HINGE AND REMOVABLE DOOR
Should you want to alter the friction of the door use a 2
mm metric hex wrench to adjust the screw at the top of
the lower hinge until the desired friction is set.
To remove the door, loosen this screw fully, then by
pressing and holding the lever, lift the door up clear of
the hinges. When mounting the door on the camera,
take care that the hinge-pins enter the hinges properly.
Studio Door
fig.1/11
2.
➡
1.
➡
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Studio left side
Viewfinder
mounting plate
fig.1/12
Connectors 24 V for
heated eyecup
work light
Accessory
attachment
Lens port
levers
Camera control panel
Indication of film plane/
Tape hook
Lite left side
fig.1/13
Upper camera
control panel
Lens port
levers
Lower camera
control panel
Door lock latch
Door lock safety
Viewfinder
mounting plate
Door lock
safety
Indication of film plane/
tape hook
Door
Adjustable
door hinge
Magazine/
adapter release
button
Door
Door
lock
latch
Threaded
hole for
magazine
adapter
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On the Studio only
CONNECTORS
Power (24 V) for the Heated Eyecup and the Work Light
is supplied via two co-axial connectors.
On the Studio only
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
The two threaded sockets and two gauged holes on top
of the camera left side allow mounting of several accessories including a bracket for Steadicam, a similar support system or the modular ARRICAM Carrying Handle
System.
The cameras’ control panels
On both, the Studio and the Lite, most of the functions
are controlled and monitored by means of the Camera
Control Panels. These Panels are located on the camera
left side to be easily accessible and visible for the operator and the focus puller. There are two types of Control
Panel in circulation: The original Standard Camera
Control Panel and the newer Extended Camera Control
Panel. (The Standard may be upgraded to an Extended
through a workshop procedure).
The Studio and the Lite Standard Control Panels are
equipped with FPS push wheel input units. On the
Extended Camera Control Panels, FPS and Shutter opening are set by means of finger operated buttons instead
of recessed ones that require a small poited tool to operate. Furthermore, the Studio Extended Camera Control
Panel has a third display to show the film length.
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The Extended Camera Control Panels also allow the
user to select several settings offered in the display
options’ menu.
BASICS
All messages shown on the displays of several components (Camera Body, Accessory Boxes, Video Assists,
Readout Unit, etc.) are generated by computer software
(SW). Together with a firmware (FW), the software is
integrated in the camera bodies and several system
components.
Depending on the type of Camera Control Panel
(Standard or Extended), different indications and messages will be shown on the FPS display. As with other
computer systems, and based on the feedback by
ARRICAM Users, the software and also the firmware will
be updated when necessary. Therefore it is advisable to
know the version of the software and firmware installed
in your camera.
Also when requesting information, the technician will
ask you the software and firmware version number. Last
but not least, is also necessary to be aware that some
messages can be changed without notice when the system is updated. This User’s Guide is updated to cover
the release of version 03E.
Because some messages are exclusively for the
ARRICAM Maintenance Personnel, they are not listed in
this Users’ Guide.
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OPERATIONS
The Option mode allows the user
• to define the threshold voltage value that must be
reached to initiate the low battery warning.
• to check the software/firmware version installed in
the system components.
Extended Camera Control Panel
fig.1/14
AC
BD
Setting the threshold voltage of the low battery
warning
To set the threshold voltage of the low battery warning,
first turn
OFF
the camera power. Then, enter the Option
mode by holding the BRIGHT button on the Camera
Control Panel (camera left side) pressed and turn
ON
the camera MAIN switch.
Now the following messages will be displayed:
display: shutter FPS Footage
text:
LBat
NiCd
or
User
Nicd
shows that the low battery warning is set to a
default value for Nickel Cadmium batteries. This default
value is set in the factory and cannot be changed by
the users.
If a Lithium Ion or 26.2 volt NiCad battery is used, a different
low battery voltage is needed. To change it, select the
User
mode by pushing the button “C” or “D” – see fig. 1/14 above.
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User
When
is displayed, pushing the button “B” will
change the display as follows:
display: shutter FPS Footage
text:
LBat
V21.7
User
By pushing the buttons “C” or “D”, the threshold voltage
can be set anywhere from 20.0 V to 29.9 V.
To save the change of the threshold value in the system,
either push the PHASE button on the Extended Camera Control Panel or switch
OFF
and ON the camera
MAIN switch.
While pushing the PHASE button, the actual voltage of
the power supply will appear on the FPS display.
Checking the software and firmware version installed
in several components
To find out which SW or FW version is actually
installed, first turn
OFF
the camera power, then, enter
the Option mode by holding the BRIGHT button on the
Camera Control Panel pressed (camera left side) and
turn
ON
the camera MAIN switch.
Now the following messages will be displayed:
display: shutter FPS Footage
text:
LBat
NiCd
or
User
By pushing button “B”, the display will change as follows:
display: shutter FPS Footage
text:
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CLD
V100
SW
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This means that the Software Version 100 has been
installed in the Camera Control Panel. (CLD=Camera
Left Display) By pushing either “C” or “D”, the display
will change to a next component or to FW if SW is
already shown.
display: shutter FPS Footage
text:
SCB
FW
104c
Caution!
If a figure (software or firmware version) shown
on the FPS display is blinking, it means that the
installed software/firmware is incompatible with
other software/firmware already installed.
Whenever this happens, push the PHASE button to clear
the warning.
Notice
Only in case of a very serious problem (risk of damaging the camera, risk of wrong film exposure) will
the RUN LED glow red to indicate that the camera is
not ready to shoot. In this case, call your ARRICAM
Maintenance Centre.
Usually, a software/firmware incompatibility will not
affect the system and the camera will stay ready to
shoot. However, the indication of the incompatibility will
appear each time the camera is turned
ON
. This is to
remind you to consult a Maintenance Centre as soon as
you can. When the warning is displayed, basic camera
functions (correct exposure & film handling) will still work
although some accessories may not.
To leave the Option mode, push either the PHASE button or switch the camera MAIN switch
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and ON.
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OPERATING THE EXTENDED CAMERA CONTROL
PANEL
In order to set fps or shutter angle on the Extended
Camera Control Panels, hold the unlock button while
pushing the selectors’ buttons. Otherwise
LOCK
will
appear in the related display when a setting button is
pushed.
ACRONYMS
speed control box
SCB
manual control box
MCB
timing shift box
TSB
lens data box
LDB
lens data display
LDD
wireless remote control
WRC
in-camera slate box
ISB
camera control box (ARRIMOTION/Jogbox)
CCB
software
SW
firmware
FW
camera left display (Camera Control Panel)
CLD
RUN BUTTON
Provided that the main power supply is switched
and the camera is
READY
(e.g. film is laced correctly,
power supply is ok), the camera will start to
RUN
ON
when
either the RUN button on the Camera Control Panel or
one of the other RUN buttons, e.g. on the Handgrip,
on the Speed Control Box or on a remote control unit is
pressed. Any of those RUN buttons can be employed
alternately to change the status of the camera
STOP
and vice versa.
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RUN
or
RUN LED INDICATOR
The RUN LED is off while the camera is in
Standby
or
not powered. When the camera is started, the RUN LED
will glow red while the camera is coming up to speed,
changing to green once the camera is
RUNNING
at
the preset frame rate. When a RUN button is pushed
again to stop the camera, the RUN LED will glow red
while the camera
SLOWS DOWN
camera has stopped
RUNNING
, going out when the
.
Notice
If the RUN LED glows red while the camera is not
RUNNING, it indicates that the camera is NOT
READY. – pushing a RUN button will have no effect.
If the camera is powered, the cause why the camera
is not in Standby status will be displayed on the FPS
displays – see page 44.
FPS SELECTOR
While the camera is
NOT RUNNING
, frame rates
from 1 to 40 (Lite) or 1 to 60 (Studio) can be preset.
If a higher rate is erroneously preset and the RUN button
is pressed, the camera will not start to
display will show
FPS!
.
RUN
and the
Notice
If an SCB is connected to the camera and it’s SPEED
CONTROL switch is set to ON, the FPS selector on the
camera left side is put overridden and either
SCB
will
show on the FPS display of the Standard Camera
Control Panel or the value preset on the SCB will show
on the FPS display of the Extended Camera Control
Panel while the camera is Standby. As soon as the camera is RUNNING, the actual fps rate will be shown.
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