ARRICAM Studio Quick Guide 01/2004, Page 17 of 20
• Now turn the inching knob so the index point is at 9:00 o’clock in the position labelled LOOP. Set the upper
and lower film loops to their marks by pressing the knob on the end of each sprocket roller and turning.
• To check for proper film transport, turn the inching knob. Then press the PHASE button; the film will start to
run at about 1 fps.
Note:
The FPS display will show the power supply voltage when the PHASE button is depressed.
• Run the camera briefly at 24 or 25 fps to check for proper threading. You will be able to hear if there is any
problem by the sound of film running through the camera.
• Using the same film stock that you will be using for the shoot, turn the PITCH adjustment with a 3mm metric
hex wrench while the camera is running at 24 or 25 fps until you hear the least amount of noise.
• When the camera is set to run reverse and b/w film is used, the best image quality can be achieved by
setting the FWD/REV adjustment to REV (in all other cases set it to FWD).
• Close the camera door.
Note:
Always make sure that a cover is on the magazine adapter when no magazine is attached.
Note:
When using the Dual Port Adapter, remember to cover the unused port with the Dual Port Adapter cover.
Threading
PITCH adjust for quietest running.
Inching knob
Movement locking lever
FWD/REV adjustment
Dual Port Adapter
back mounted
Back Load Adapter
Lite Mag to Studio Camera Adapter
Top Load Adapter
