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5.6

Controlling the mirror shutter angle

(master value: Shutter angle) ......................77

5.6.1

Shutter angle / compensation off ............... 78

5.6.2

Shutter angle / compensation iris ............... 80

5.6.3

Shutter angle / compensation user ............. 84

5.6.4

Ramp shutter angle / compensation off .......88

5.6.5

Ramp shutter angle / compensation iris ......92

5.6.6

Ramp shutter angle / compensation user .... 96

5.7

Controlling the camera speed

(master value: Speed) .............................. 104

5.7.1

Speed /
compensation off .................................... 104

5.7.2

Speed /
compensation iris .................................... 106

5.7.3

Speed /
compensation shutter angle ...................... 110

5.7.4

Speed /
compensation iris and shutter angle 50% .. 113

5.7.5

Speed /
compensation max. iris ............................ 116

5.7.6

Speed /
compensation max. shutter angle ............. 120

5.7.7

Speed /
compensation user ..................................124

5.7.8

Ramp speed /
compensation off .................................... 128

5.7.9

Ramp speed /
compensation iris .................................... 132

5.7.10

Ramp speed /
compensation shutter angle ......................136

5.7.11

Ramp speed /
compensation iris and shutter angle 50% .. 140

5.7.12

Ramp speed /
compensation max. iris ............................ 146

5.7.13

Ramp speed /
compensation max. shutter angle ............. 152

5.7.14

Ramp speed /
compensation user ..................................158

6. Warnings

......................................................163

Warnings when programming iris tables ................. 168

Contents

Summary of Contents for WRC-1

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Page 2: ... IRIS sliding switch SEL button MODE button OPEN PHASE button handwheel ON button RELEASE button radio channel RF LED CAL LED CAL button READY LED BAT LED RUN LED RUN button READY LED COMPENSATION rotary switch RUN LED SET button RAMP button ...

Page 3: ...ings available with the WRC rotary switch 14 3 2 2 2 Overview of the settings available with the COMPENSATION rotary switch 15 4 Setup 17 4 1 WRC 1 in wireless mode 17 Required system components 17 4 1 1 Mounting the WRC 1 on the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 18 4 1 2 Attaching the UMC 1 and URM 1 to the camera 19 Setup with Iris control 22 Mounting the CLM 2 motor with without console 22 4 2 WRC 1 in ...

Page 4: ...s Ultra Primes Variable Primes High speed Standard or user defined lenses TBL LOAD 40 5 5 1 2 Programming an iris table for other lenses TBL EDIT 44 5 5 1 3 Storing an iris table TBL STORE 47 5 5 1 4 Loading a user defined iris table TBL LOAD 48 5 5 1 5 Important instructions for programming the iris of the lens 51 5 5 2 Iris compensation off 52 5 5 3 Iris compensation shutter angle 55 5 5 4 Iris ...

Page 5: ...ed compensation iris 106 5 7 3 Speed compensation shutter angle 110 5 7 4 Speed compensation iris and shutter angle 50 113 5 7 5 Speed compensation max iris 116 5 7 6 Speed compensation max shutter angle 120 5 7 7 Speed compensation user 124 5 7 8 Ramp speed compensation off 128 5 7 9 Ramp speed compensation iris 132 5 7 10 Ramp speed compensation shutter angle 136 5 7 11 Ramp speed compensation i...

Page 6: ...r wireless operation 171 System components required for cable operation 171 7 2 Basic operating modes 172 7 2 1 CAM mode 172 7 2 2 WRC mode 172 IRIS ON OFF 172 7 3 Operation 173 7 3 1 Iris control 174 7 3 2 Entering values 177 8 Glossary 183 9 ARRI Service 185 10 Index 187 Contents ...

Page 7: ...electrical equipment should be taken Do not use solvents for cleaning Do not loosen any screws which are secured with paint Use only original ARRI spare parts and accessories Always return the equipment to an authorised dealer for repairs Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual photo indicates objects which are shown in the photographs or drawings Warnings Caution means danger of inj...

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Page 9: ...r to which it is connected The large handwheel permits sensitive adjustment of operational values and easy programming of end stops for user defined minimum and maximum values The illuminated LCD provides quick precise and compre hensive information about all the settings the status of the camera and the WRC 1 including all warnings The WRC 1 is the perfect addition to the ARRI Wireless Lens Contr...

Page 10: ...s used to control either the iris or the shutter angle of the mirror shutter in this case the visible depth of field of the image does not change Altering the depth of field Intentional adjustment of the depth of field at a constant camera speed is another option available with the WRC 1 In this case the mirror shutter angle is adjusted using the WRC 1 and the resulting difference in exposure is a...

Page 11: ...sult None 24 180 5 6 OK 48 180 5 6 1 T stop under exposed Shutter Angle 24 90 5 6 OK 48 180 5 6 OK Aperture 24 180 5 6 OK 48 180 4 OK The required compensation type can be simply selected using the COMPENSATION rotary switch on the WRC 1 The camera speed can either be adjusted using the handwheel or it can be pre set by programming a speed ramp which is activated by pressing the RAMP button Note A...

Page 12: ...ns as their respective counterparts on the camera A RUN LED is also integrated In the CAM mode the OPEN button on the WRC 1 serves as the PHASE button on the camera In CAM mode the WRC 1 serves purely as a camera remote control unit without any wider programming options The handwheel the WRC and the COMPENSATION rotary switches are without function in this operating mode WRC CAM sliding switch WRC...

Page 13: ...tary switch is set to Iris The camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel while the WRC 1 automatically keeps the film exposure constant adjusting the iris of the lens Depending on the chosen settings and the compensation method different ramp times are possible The minimum ramp time is calculated by the WRC 1 Note The term adjust as used in this instruction manual describes each direct adjustmen...

Page 14: ...The end stops of the handwheel can be defined by the user for the required aperture range master value iris of the lens ramp fps In the RAMP FPS mode the camera speed is changed from one value to another over a pre defined period time The speed ramp is started by pressing the RAMP button master value camera speed ramp duration ramp In the RAMP mode the shutter angle is changed from one value to an...

Page 15: ... shutter angle max Iris In this mode the change in the exposure is compensated for by the iris of the lens If the adjustment range of the iris is not sufficient for the given end values the remaining rest will be compensated for by the mirror shutter angle In this case the shutter angle proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range slave values iris of the lens possibly mirro...

Page 16: ...16 UMC 1 URM 1 WMU 1 WRC 1 CLM 2 LENS CONTROL SYSTEM RF CAL BAT RDY RUN 535 535B 435 16 SR3 RS CCU UC C1 UC R1 Setup ...

Page 17: ... setting up the LCS components refer also to the LCS instruction manual Note In order to operate the WRC 1 the following EPROM versions must be used WMU 1 01 50 or higher UMC 1 01 50 or higher ARRIFLEX 435 2 4 or higher Please contact your nearest ARRI dealer or one of the service stations to update the EPROMs or to acquire the latest software version Required system components WRC 1 K2 52087 0 WM...

Page 18: ...sing the RELEASE button photo Swing out the unit and then remove it by pulling it upwards With the wide black pin photo pointing forward insert the WRC 1 into the free space on the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 Then press the WRC 1 onto the WMU 1 until the module audibly snaps into position Note The WRC 1 cannot be mounted on a WMU 1 together with other modules Note Do not separate the hand control uni...

Page 19: ... the UMC 1 and URM 1 to the camera For wireless operation the UMC 1 must be equipped with an URM 1 Screw the antenna photo into the threaded bushing on the URM 1 Unscrew the two allen screws photo from the cover of the UMC 1 and then remove the cover Setup ...

Page 20: ...w the URM 1 tight to the UMC 1 with the two allen screws Attach the Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 with the URM 1 to the camera using the dovetail adapter photo with a 3 8 threaded bolt K2 52080 0 Connect the RS socket on the camera with the RS socket on the UMC 1 using the UC C1 cable plug dovetail adapter Setup ...

Page 21: ...eously Due to local telecommunications regulations for the 2 4 GHz band only certain channels are available sometimes Only allowed radio channels must be used Switch setting Countries 0 USA Canada Mexico New Zealand Europe except France and Spain 1 USA Canada Mexico New Zealand Europe except France and Spain 2 Europe except Spain 3 USA Canada Mexico New Zealand France 4 Japan 5 Australia 6 Austral...

Page 22: ...a screwdriver until it disappears completely in the bracket Push the tube photo flush into the console recep tacle taking care that the slit in the tube points to wards the ballcatch Screw the ballcatch out of the bracket until the tube can no longer be pushed out of the bracket Turn the locking lever until a slight resistance can be felt then press the lever downwards Fasten the motor unit CLM 2 ...

Page 23: ...play as possible The motor unit CLM 2 can also be mounted directly onto the support rods without the console Connect the CLM 2 motor to the iris socket of the UMC 1 Note All iris related functions of the WRC 1 are not available if the CLM 2 motor is not connected The WRC 1 then displays the NO IRIS warning assembly with console Setup ...

Page 24: ...70 0 4 2 1 Mounting the WRC 1 on the Wireless Handgrip Attachment WHA 1 If a control unit is already attached remove it by pressing the release button Swing out the unit and then remove it by pulling it upwards Insert the WRC 1 into the available free space on the WHA 1 Wireless Handgrip Attachment with the wide black pin pointing forward photo Then press the WRC 1 onto the WHA 1 until the module ...

Page 25: ... same information as the camera display in this operating mode Note If the WRC 1 is only to be used in this operating mode it is advisable to set the WRC CAM sliding switch to CAM before the WRC 1 is switched on This ensures that the set frame rate or a programmed shutter angle in the camera s PS CCU mode and the WRC 1 in WRC mode is not unintentionally altered In WRC mode the WRC 1 overwrites the...

Page 26: ... photo The IRIS sliding switch governs whether the WRC 1 activates its control over the iris motor IRIS ON or whether a connected iris motor is controlled by another unit IRIS OFF This must be set before switching on the WRC 1 If the iris control is not activated IRIS sliding switch OFF the OPEN button serves as the PHASE button on the camera photo Forward or reverse run is set in CAM mode and in ...

Page 27: ...1 is illuminated as long as it is active The READY LED of the WRC 1 photo changes from flashing red to a steady green once the communication has been established with the camera The WRC 1 is now ready for use In wireless mode the quality of the radio connection must be read from the RF LED of the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 photo Note The ZMU must always be switched on first if cable and wireless uni...

Page 28: ...active at the end of the speed ramp for the next take Instead the values set by the user for the respective modes are active after switching over to the other mode When operating in WRC mode the speed or mirror shutter angle should not be set on the camera itself as these are repeatedly written over by the WRC 1 The WRC 1 is an active unit and its settings have priority over those of the camera Th...

Page 29: ...using the operating buttons close to the camera display The ZMU must always be switched on first if cable and wireless units are used together The WRC 1 and ICU 1 may not be operated simulta neously The WRC 1 continuously sends values to the camera when adjustments are carried out using the handwheel or during ramp functions The radio connection must therefore function perfectly otherwise the corr...

Page 30: ...rief delays of up to 0 7 seconds at 1 fps may occur until the adjust ment or the ramp is started A non linar phase is integrated into those adjustment processes and ramps which run at speeds of under 4 fps to avoid inconstant exposures As a result the adjusted parameters do not move continuously In order to operate the WRC 1 the following EPROM versions must be used WMU 1 01 50 or higher UMC 1 01 ...

Page 31: ...played photo a time controlled ramp function ramp Iris ramp ramp fps has been selected using the WRC rotary switch In this mode the handwheel is without function in the main menu as the ramp is started with the RAMP button In the three other WRC rotary switch positions fps Iris a parameter can be adjusted directly using the handwheel The display shows the respective value and an automatically gene...

Page 32: ...lues or fixed values definition see Glossary or 5 4 2 2 Fixed values below for the exposure cannot be pre set The main menu valid for each operating mode is explained later on with the respective mode By pressing the SET button values that are currently not displayed can be checked e g the current shutter angle and the camera speed can be checked in the iris main menu Press the MODE button to chan...

Page 33: ...mp The value in the first line of the display corresponds to the left handwheel end stop or the start value of the ramp The value in the second line of the display corresponds to the right handwheel end stop or the end value of the ramp 5 4 2 2 Fixed values The remaining parameters for the film exposure are defined in the following submenus Example If the camera speed has been selected as the para...

Page 34: ...SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to activate the edit mode in which values can be defined The flashing digits can be edited using the handwheel By pressing the SEL button the adjusted value is stored and the next digits are activated After the last digit has been entered the edit mode is exited If only plain figures are to be adjusted the decimal positions can easily be set to 0 by pressing th...

Page 35: ...35 Using the menus ...

Page 36: ...ROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG Iris comp off ramp Iris comp off PROG fps Iris comp ramp Iris comp ramp Iris comp user fps fps Iris comp user PROG Controlling the Iris ...

Page 37: ...displayed When switching on the WRC 1 the IRIS sliding switch photo is used to determine whether the WRC 1 IRIS ON or another unit e g a WFU 1 IRIS OFF controls the connected iris motor The IRIS sliding switch must be set to ON before turning on the WRC 1 If the IRIS sliding switch is not set to ON and an operating mode is selected which requires an iris motor the warning NO IRIS is displayed This...

Page 38: ... cannot be remotely controlled until the respective positions have been assigned This assignment is stored in the WRC 1 in a table tbl If a lens has not yet been selected and the T stops have not yet been assigned condition on delivery from the factory or the active iris table has been deleted from the memory a flashing warning appears IRIS TBL when the WRC 1 is switched on with the IRIS sliding s...

Page 39: ...T or store user defined iris tables on one of the 10 available memory areas menu option TBL STORE The required function is selected using the handwheel and then activated by pressing the SEL button For the Zeiss Ultra Primes the Variable Primes the High speed set and the Standard set iris tables are already programmed in the WRC 1 For other lenses iris tables can be stored 10 memory areas are avai...

Page 40: ...er ring is used with the lens The pre defined iris tables are loaded as follows If IRIS TBL flashes on the display when the WRC 1 is switched on the MODE button must be pressed once to enter the TBL LOAD mode If a lens has already been selected and the T stops have been assigned previously the menu for selecting the lens can be entered in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS and the COMPENSATION ro...

Page 41: ...enses for 16mm film User lens previously defined by the user Select the required lens set using the handwheel Then press the SEL button The focal length then appears in the second line of the display Select the focal length using the handwheel Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button The display now shows the command DO CAL Start the calibration by pressing the CAL button on the WMU 1 phot...

Page 42: ... The display then shows TBL in the first line and the letter F and a T stop value in the second line The individual T stops available for this lens must now be checked using the handwheel An I is shown in the first line of the display next to TBL for every T stop programmed for this lens Note Only full T stops are accessible for checking to speed up the process in this mode After loading the iris ...

Page 43: ...43 Press the MODE button to go back to the table menu TBL LOAD TBL DEL TBL EDIT TBL STORE To go back to the main menu press of the MODE button again Controlling the Iris ...

Page 44: ... the COMPENSATION rotary switch set to OFF by pressing the MODE button three times The values for the last lens used may still be stored and active in the WRC 1 All settings and the active iris table should therefore always be checked in order to avoid incorrect exposures To delete an old assignement iris table turn the handwheel until DEL is shown in the second line of the display Then press the ...

Page 45: ...standard T stop range Then press the SEL button ADJ now flashes in the first line of the display Adjust the iris ring of the lens to the displayed value using the handwheel The T stop is assigned by pressing the SET button This is indicated in the first line with an I next to TBL In case you need to delete this assignment press the SET button again The I next to TBL disappears again Turn the handw...

Page 46: ...sition When assigning the CLOSE position is programmed after the highest possible T stop setting Note For compensating the exposure only the range between full T stops may be used Example the iris scale of the lens reaches from T2 2 to 22 The values for T4 and T16 are assigned The resulting usable range reaches from T2 8 to T22 as T2 2 is not a T stop from the standard T stop range T2 0 Note If a ...

Page 47: ...he SEL button STORE is displayed in the first line and the number of the memory area is shown in the second line Select the number of the required memory area using the handwheel 10 memory areas are available When storing existing table data in this memory area are overwritten without warning The iris table is stored by pressing the SEL button DONE is displayed for one second Note down the number ...

Page 48: ...ON rotary switch set to OFF by pressing the MODE button three times Turn the handwheel until LOAD is displayed in the second line confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button Select USER with the handwheel Then press the SEL button The required memory area can be selected in the second line using the handwheel see Chapter 5 5 1 2 Storing an iris table directly preceding this chapter Confirm th...

Page 49: ...end stops of the lens during cali bration and these had been positioned else where while the lens was being programmed If the wrong iris table has been unintentionally selected e g by choosing the wrong memory area and the iris motor strikes unexpected end stops during the calibration process the warning LENS ERROR is displayed Press the SEL or SET button to go to the mode for assigning the T stop...

Page 50: ...d The display then shows TBL in the first line and the letter F and a T stop value in the second line All individual T stops must be checked by adjusting with the handwheel An I is shown in the first line of the display next to TBL for every T stop assigned for this lens After loading the iris table all individual T stops on the lens must be checked by adjusting with the handwheel in order to avoi...

Page 51: ...e at least four T stops apart in order to define the iris table If the T stop scale is not linear all the T stops must be assigned individually For compensating the exposure only the range between full T stops may be used Example the iris scale of the lens reaches from T2 2 to 22 The values for T4 and T16 are assigned The resulting usable range rechaes from T2 8 to T22 as T2 2 is not a T stop from...

Page 52: ... plus half a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the ir...

Page 53: ... towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The left and right end stop for the hand wheel minimum and maximum aperture can be defined The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line sho...

Page 54: ...54 fps Iris comp Press the MODE button to enter the next submenu The table menu has already been described under 5 5 1 Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Iris ...

Page 55: ...te that the selected function is currently not available examples NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor has not yet been connected The connected camera does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded example the selected speed cannot be a...

Page 56: ...ue for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be adjusted using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the seco...

Page 57: ...ash in the first or second display line These can now be adjusted using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle corresponds to the selected maximum aperture smallest T stop numb...

Page 58: ...nt process can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note The function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined In this case the h...

Page 59: ...a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor ha...

Page 60: ...ermined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The left and right end stop for the hand wheel minimum and maximum aperture can be defined The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes The r...

Page 61: ...e second line shows the value for the right end stop If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The table menu has already been described under 5 5 1 Press the MODE button to go back to the main m...

Page 62: ... currently adjusted T stop of the lens in the second line The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a va...

Page 63: ...es the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again This does not alter the programmed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter ...

Page 64: ...xt submenu To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the camera speed use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible a...

Page 65: ...65 Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The table menu has already been described under 5 5 1 Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Iris ...

Page 66: ... defined limit values to compensate the exposure The visible depth of field can be altered with this function In the main menu the automatically calculated shutter angle is shown in the first display line and the current T stop is shown in the second line The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop ...

Page 67: ... can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released a...

Page 68: ... still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the shutter angle can be defined The shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the iris is being adjusted One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on ...

Page 69: ...p duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp...

Page 70: ...constant level or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note The function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined The ...

Page 71: ...nths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris con...

Page 72: ...pletely by pressing the OPEN button The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again This does not alter the pro grammed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running With most lenses the T stops before the end stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved In order to avoid incorrect exposure the adjusted iris range should not contain these values With ...

Page 73: ...gly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the minimum and maximum shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above The first display line shows the start value of the shutter angle and the second line the value at the end of the ramp Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for t...

Page 74: ...GE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Note While the ramp duration is being set the display shows the automatically calc...

Page 75: ...n at a selected standard projection speed 24 25 and 30 fps are available Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Iris ...

Page 76: ...omp off fps comp Iris ramp comp Iris fps fps comp User ramp comp User PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG ramp comp off Controlling the Shutter Angle ...

Page 77: ...E is displayed in the main menu when selecting a function for the shutter angle The READY LED flashes green If the iris of the lens is not controlled by the WRC 1 the warning NO IRIS appears in the main menu when selecting a WRC function or compensation which requires the iris ring to be controlled Controlling the Shutter Angle ...

Page 78: ... iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor has not yet been connected readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded example the selected speed is ...

Page 79: ...than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed val...

Page 80: ... main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The main menu shows in the first display line the currently adjusted mirror shutter angle The second display line shows the currently adjusted T stop of the lens which is automatically calculated within the pre defined limit values The display shows full T stops...

Page 81: ...to enter the first submenu The values for the left and right end stop of the handwheel minimum and maximum mirror shutter angle can be defined The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be set us...

Page 82: ... the SET button The maximum aperture smallest T stop number corresponds to the selected minimum shutter angle opening If the compensation range available for the iris ring is exceeded e g the start T stop is at the beginning or end of the adjustment range the READY LED flashes green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The settings for the iris or the ...

Page 83: ...tton to go to the next submenu To define the fixed value for the camera speed use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle ...

Page 84: ... or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note The function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined In ...

Page 85: ...us half a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris ...

Page 86: ... the main menu to enter the first submenu The end stops for the handwheel minimum and maximum shutter angle can be defined The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be set using the handwheel Pr...

Page 87: ... line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle ...

Page 88: ...erences in exposure are not automatically compensated for The main menu shows the current mirror shutter angle in the first display line and RA for the ramp function in the second line The PROG symbol indicates that the time controlled ramp function has been selected By pressing the SET button the currently set T stop can be shown in the first display line if controlled by the WRC 1 and the curren...

Page 89: ... Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The limit values ...

Page 90: ...en the two full T stop positions Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main m...

Page 91: ...e The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle ...

Page 92: ...iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 In the main menu the current shutter angle is shown in the first display line The automatically calculated T stop is shown in the second line The display shows full T stops followed by...

Page 93: ...in the main menu Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened co...

Page 94: ...r the iris or the shutter angle must be corrected accordingly The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the aperture can be defined The iris is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the shutter angle is ramped One of the ...

Page 95: ...y set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest poss...

Page 96: ... constant level or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note The function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined The...

Page 97: ...enths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button if controlled by the WRC 1 The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again This does not alter the programmed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running user mode The PROG sym...

Page 98: ...ressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp With most lenses the T stops before the end stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved In order to avoid incorrect exposure the adjusted iris range should not contain these ...

Page 99: ...cordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the minimum and maximum aperture if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above The first display line shows the start value of the aperture and the second line the value at the end of the ramp Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the m...

Page 100: ... shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Note While the ramp duration is being set the display shows the automatically calculat...

Page 101: ... a selected standard projection speed 24 25 and 30 fps are available Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle ...

Page 102: ...102 fps comp off fps fps fps comp Iris fps fps fps comp fps fps comp Iris 50 fps fps fps comp max Iris fps fps comp max fps fps comp user fps fps fps fps fps Controlling the Camera Speed ...

Page 103: ...ramp fps comp ramp fps comp max ramp fps comp Iris 50 PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG ramp fps comp user ramp fps comp max Iris PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps Controlling the Camera Speed ...

Page 104: ...t display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor has not yet been connected readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded example the selected speed is not available with this camera readings with OFF in the first displ...

Page 105: ... Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the aperture of the lens if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above If the aperture of the lens is controlled by the WRC 1 the display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus hal...

Page 106: ...ter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the aperture of the lens which is automatically calculated within the pre defined limits The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed using the handwheel The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half a T stop is shown a...

Page 107: ... with this camera readings with OFF in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on the camera example shutter angle of the 435 is set manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started With most lenses the T stops before the end stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved In order to avoid incorrect exposure the adjusted iris range should...

Page 108: ...lues for the aperture of the lens can be defined The aperture is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 for a constant exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for long...

Page 109: ...he setting for the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed value for the mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Press the MODE button ...

Page 110: ... the shutter angle has been set manually the warning OFF ANGLE flashes in the main menu Switch on the electronic shutter angle control on the camera see camera instruction manual The first line of the main menu shows the mirror shutter angle which is automatically calculated within the per defined limits The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed using the handwheel By pressing the ...

Page 111: ... digits in the first display line flash The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle...

Page 112: ...in menu mode The limits for the shutter angle range or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed value for the aperture of the lens if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described ...

Page 113: ...ton the automatically adjusted T stop can be shown in the first display line The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in ...

Page 114: ...s are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined Both the mirror shutter angle and the aperture are automatically adjusted as an exposure compensation while the camera speed adjusted with the handw...

Page 115: ...osure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the adjustment range for the aperture of the lens use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above If the compensation range available with the aperture is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the ir...

Page 116: ...ase the shutter angle proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the symbol for the adjustment of the mirror shutt...

Page 117: ...ed readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded example the selected speed is not available with this camera readings with OFF in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on the camera example shutter angle of the 435 is set manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started W...

Page 118: ...ally adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel The two limit values minimum and maximum T stop can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes This can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and t...

Page 119: ...ss the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle display flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected shutter angle is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by...

Page 120: ... proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the mirror shutter angle which is automatically adjusted within the th...

Page 121: ...gs with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded example the selected speed is not available with this camera readings with OFF in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on the camera example shutter angle of the 435 is set manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started With most ...

Page 122: ...cessary are automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel The two limit values minimum and maximum shutter angle can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle shown in the first display line flashes This can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit T...

Page 123: ...utomatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the T stop display flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected T stop is confirmed and ...

Page 124: ...nt level or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note The function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be def...

Page 125: ...f a T stop is shown as 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBL a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor ...

Page 126: ...ter the first submenu The limit values for the left and right end stops of the handwheel minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The first digits in the first display line flash The required value can now be set using the handwhe...

Page 127: ...ibed above The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera S...

Page 128: ...es in exposure are not automatically compensated for The first line of the main menu shows RA to indicate the ramp function and the active camera speed in the second line The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line and the currently set a...

Page 129: ...u Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The limit values...

Page 130: ... button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The ca...

Page 131: ...t a selected standard projection speed 24 25 and 30 fps are available Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed ...

Page 132: ...ble the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the automatically calculated T stop The current camera speed is shown in the second line The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8...

Page 133: ...hout function in the main menu Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris ca...

Page 134: ...s minimum or maxi mum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the T stop value flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value...

Page 135: ...he camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed The screen time is the time in secon...

Page 136: ...ensate the exposure The first line of the main menu shows the automatically calculated value of the shutter angle The current camera speed is shown in the second line The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected By pressing the SET button the currently set T stop if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line The display shows full T stops fol...

Page 137: ...camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button The iris re...

Page 138: ...ximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle value flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The auto matically calculated other limit value is...

Page 139: ...he camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed The screen time is the time in secon...

Page 140: ... equal proportions within the pre defined limit values to compensate the exposure If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the automatically calculated value of the shutter angle a...

Page 141: ...NGLE Correct parameters must be set before initating the camera run The handwheel is without function in the main menu Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best resu...

Page 142: ...for the shutter angle can be defined The shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds De...

Page 143: ...y be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values of the aperture can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel If the compensation range available with the aperture is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the shutter angle the iris or the camera sp...

Page 144: ...is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 10...

Page 145: ...t a selected standard projection speed 24 25 and 30 fps are available Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed ...

Page 146: ...shutter In this case the shutter angle proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the symbol to indicate the shutt...

Page 147: ... started The handwheel is without function in the main menu Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image ...

Page 148: ...ingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the aperture of the lens can be defined Both the iris and the shutter angle only if necessary are automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped The two limit values minimum and maximum aperture can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T ...

Page 149: ...he handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle value flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwh...

Page 150: ...duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp t...

Page 151: ...t a selected standard projection speed 24 25 and 30 fps are available Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed ...

Page 152: ...he aperture of the lens In this case the aperture proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range The first line of the main menu shows the automatically calculated value of the shutter angle and the symbol F to indicate the iris control The second line shows the current camera speed The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected By pressing th...

Page 153: ...camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAMP button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button The iris re...

Page 154: ...dingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined Both the mirror shutter angle and the iris of the lens if necessary are automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped The two limit values minimum and maximum shutter angle can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds...

Page 155: ...he SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the T stop value flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set ...

Page 156: ...duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp t...

Page 157: ...t a selected standard projection speed 24 25 and 30 fps are available Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed ...

Page 158: ...at a constant level or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note The function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined...

Page 159: ... T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions Note To check the image in the viewfinder the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button if controlled by the WRC 1 The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again This does not alter the programmed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running The PROG symbol indicates that a...

Page 160: ...nvolved In order to avoid incorrect exposure the adjusted iris range should not contain these values With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The limi...

Page 161: ... line Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the aperture of the lens if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above The start value of the aperture is shown in the first display line and the end value is shown in the second line If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the ...

Page 162: ...eft end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Note While the ramp duration is being set the display shows the automatically calculated screen time in the first display line which corresponds to the selected projection speed see the next two bullet points Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed The screen time is the time i...

Page 163: ...s including LEDs indicate a warning Note All warnings displayed on the WMU 1 are described in the LCS Manual A function has been selected which cannot technically be realised Example the iris adjustment cannot be compensated for a constant exposure at the same time by the iris or a function in combination with the iris e g iris 50 Set a permitted combination using the WRC and COMPENSATION rotary s...

Page 164: ...ust be deactivated if the WRC 1 is to be used for controlling see Single Frame Capping Shutter instruction manual An ESU 1 or VSU is connected to the camera These units control the corresponding camera functions The ESU 1 or VSU must be disconnected from the camera if the WRC 1 is to be used for controlling Warning risk of improper use A SCU is connected to the camera This unit controls the corres...

Page 165: ...via the WRC 1 The connected camera does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter The exposure cannot be compensated for using the mirror shutter Another kind of compensation must be selected using the COMPENSATION rotary switch The electronic shutter angle adjustment on the camera is deactivated the shutter angle has been mechanically set Release the mechanical locking of the shutter a...

Page 166: ...ing Connect a CLM 2 iris motor or set the IRIS sliding switch to ON and then switch the WRC 1 and WMU 1 off and on again to reset the units or select a WRC function which does not require an iris control Command to calibrate the lens Press the CAL button on the WMU 1 An iris table is not activated Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as d...

Page 167: ...me cannot be executed for technical reasons Set an executable longer ramp time An adjusted shutter angle value or the automatically calculated angle lies outside of the available range Set executable limit values for the shutter angle range The adjusted iris limit values or end stops lie outside of the adjustment range of the iris Define new iris limit values or end stops Warnings ...

Page 168: ...ring is not compatible with the selected lens even though it has been re calibrated The selected lens is not compatible with the adjustment range of the choosen lens Use the correct lens or select the right lens when programming If the device is checked and found to be set properly either the end stops of the lens have probably been reset or another iris ring has been mounted In this case the lens...

Page 169: ...p value set on the lens lies outside of the permitted range Reset the T stop on the lens The loaded table contains an error or it is not compatible with the lens mounted on the camera Re program the T stops Warnings ...

Page 170: ...170 UMC 1 URM 1 WMU 1 WRC 1 CLM 2 LENS CONTROL SYSTEM RF CAL BAT RDY RUN 535 535B 435 16 SR3 RS CCU UC C1 UC R1 Quick Guide ...

Page 171: ...0 or higher ARRIFLEX 435 2 4 or higher The dovetail adapter K2 52080 0 can be used to firmly attach the UMC 1 to the camera The UC C1 cable links the UMC 1 and the RS socket on the camera while the UC R1 cable connects the UMC 1 and the CCU socket Set the PS CCU NORM switch on the camera to PS CCU System components required for cable operation WRC 1 K2 52087 0 WC W1 S cable K2 52089 0 WHA 1 K2 520...

Page 172: ...amera 7 2 2 WRC mode Set the WRC CAM sliding switch to WRC This mode provides access to advanced remote control options which allow different ramps to be programmed with the corresponding exposure compensation options IRIS ON OFF The IRIS sliding switch is used when switching on the WRC 1 to determine whether the WRC 1 should control the iris motor IRIS ON or not As the T stops on the ARRIMACROS c...

Page 173: ...U 1 The WRC rotary switch is used to select the master value which is to be adjusted camera speed shutter angle iris and determines whether the adjustment is to be made manually using the handwheel iris fps or whether it is to be time controlled ramp Iris ramp ramp fps and started by pressing the RAMP button in the camera run The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The CO...

Page 174: ...ars when the WRC 1 is switched on with the IRIS sliding switch set to the position IRIS ON Press the MODE button to switch to the input mode If a lens has already been selected and programmed the menu for selecting lenses or assigning T stops can be accessed in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS The so called table menu is the last submenu before returning to the main menu Press the MODE button t...

Page 175: ...BL DEL appears in order to delete an iris table which may already have been set Press the SEL button DEL flashes on the display Press the SET button to confirm DONE is displayed for a second Then turn the handwheel until TBL EDIT is displayed and confirm by pressing the SEL button Turn the handwheel to the left until the first T stop given on the iris ring of the lens being used is shown in the se...

Page 176: ...iris table has been re edited Storing iris tables The handwheel must then be turned in the table menu TBL LOAD TBL DEL TBL EDIT TBL STORE until STORE is displayed in the second line Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button STORE is displayed in the first line and the number of the memory area is shown in the second line 10 memory areas are available Select the number of the required memory...

Page 177: ...he handwheel or the limit values of the master value of a ramp Press the MODE button again to go to the next submenu Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds in order to activate the input mode in a submenu The adjustable digits flash These can now be set by turning the handwheel Press the SEL button again to activate the next digits This procedure is repeated until all the positions have be...

Page 178: ...manual If technically executable limit values are exceeded when defining the different parameters e g settings are entered for a high speed camera model then a normal production camera is used a warning is displayed in the main menu exceeded parameter RANGE and the READY LED flashes green in all submenus The set values must then be corrected If a function is not available e g the camera being used...

Page 179: ...ROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG Iris comp off ramp Iris comp off PROG fps Iris comp ramp Iris comp ramp Iris comp user fps fps Iris comp user PROG Quick Guide ...

Page 180: ...180 fps comp off fps comp Iris ramp comp Iris fps fps comp User ramp comp User PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG ramp comp off Quick Guide ...

Page 181: ...181 fps comp off fps fps fps comp Iris fps fps fps comp fps fps comp Iris 50 fps fps fps comp max Iris fps fps comp max fps fps comp user fps fps fps fps fps Quick Guide ...

Page 182: ...OG PROG ramp fps comp ramp fps comp max ramp fps comp Iris 50 PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG ramp fps comp user ramp fps comp max Iris PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps Quick Guide ...

Page 183: ...y the WRC 1 To do this the WRC 1 adjusts the other parameters e g altering the camera speed can be compensated for by the iris of the lens or by the shutter angle as required Limit value A limit value is either the left and right handwheel end stop or the start and end value of an adjusted parameter in the case of a time controlled ramp Fixed value After defining the limit values the remaining exp...

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Page 187: ... 34 172 177 ON 27 OPEN 12 25 26 51 172 PHASE 12 25 26 172 PROG 25 RAMP 12 25 31 RELEASE 18 SEL 12 25 34 39 172 175 177 SET 12 25 32 34 172 175 177 C cable 17 20 21 24 171 CAL button 45 48 166 175 calibration 41 168 174 CAM mode 12 25 163 camera display 25 camera program 25 camera internal settings 28 29 capping shutter 164 CCU 25 CCU socket 21 24 171 charger 17 171 CLM 1 17 37 166 171 CLM 2 17 22 ...

Page 188: ...DO CAL 41 48 166 DONE 42 44 50 ERR 168 FALSE 169 IRIS RANGE 29 82 94 109 115 122 134 143 155 167 IRIS TBL 38 40 44 166 174 LENS ERROR 49 168 NO ANGLE 77 165 NO FUNC 30 163 NO IRIS 37 166 NOT PS CCU 165 OFF ANGLE 81 ONLY 25 165 PR 164 PROG 31 62 66 71 88 92 97 128 132 136 140 147 152 159 177 RA 62 88 128 SCU 164 SEC RANGE 167 SINGLE FRANE 164 SPEED RANGE 29 167 STORE 47 176 SU OR ESU 164 TBL DEL 39...

Page 189: ...4 158 fade out 58 70 84 96 124 158 FALSE 169 fixed values 33 183 focal length selecting 41 forward run 25 fps 14 functions 12 G gear ring 23 40 adapter 40 adapter ring 40 standard 40 H handwheel 12 25 33 34 39 end stops 33 without function 31 High speed lenses 41 175 high speed lenses 41 HMI light 11 I ICU 1 27 29 inconsistent exposure 11 iris 14 defining end stops limit values 53 56 60 64 68 73 8...

Page 190: ... 51 standard iris scale 46 175 storing 47 176 t stop scale linear 51 t stop scale non linear 51 wrong memory area 49 wrong selection 49 IRIS TBL 38 40 44 166 174 L LCC 25 LCD 27 LCS 17 LED READY 27 30 RF 27 RUN 12 25 lens control motor 17 37 LENS ERROR 49 168 lenses factory defined 40 175 focal length 41 High speed 41 pre defined 40 selection 40 several lenses remote controlled 21 Standard 41 Ultr...

Page 191: ...ANGLE 77 165 NO FUNC 30 163 NO IRIS 23 37 166 non linar phase 30 NORM 26 NOT PS CCU 26 165 O OFF ANGLE 81 ON button 27 173 ONLY 25 165 OPEN button 12 25 26 51 172 operating elements 25 P PHASE button 12 25 26 172 PR 164 pre defined lenses 40 PROG 31 62 66 71 88 92 97 128 132 136 140 147 152 159 177 PROG button 25 program mode 164 projection speed 183 PS CCU mode 25 PS CCU sliding switch 26 171 R R...

Page 192: ...WRC 13 14 25 173 RS socket 20 171 RUN LED 12 25 S safety Instructions 7 screen time 74 100 131 135 139 145 151 157 162 178 183 SCU 164 SEC RANGE 167 SEL button 12 25 34 39 172 175 177 SET button 12 25 32 34 172 175 177 setting values on the camera 28 setup 17 shutter angle mechanically locked 165 setting on the camera 28 settings 25 single frame unit 164 SINGLE FRANE 164 slave values 13 173 183 sl...

Page 193: ...69 assigning 38 45 174 checking 42 46 175 CLOSE position 46 delete an assignment 45 175 full t stops for checking 42 linear scale 51 non linear scale 51 not correctly assigned 46 programming 53 56 60 63 67 72 86 93 98 107 114 117 121 126 133 137 141 147 153 160 172 standard range 38 45 46 51 175 tolerances 53 57 60 63 67 72 88 93 98 107 114 117 121 126 133 137 147 153 160 table 38 deleting an old ...

Page 194: ...er checking 51 vignetting 53 57 60 63 67 72 88 93 98 107 114 117 121 126 133 137 147 153 160 VSU 164 W WAC 1 17 171 warnings 29 163 WBU 2 17 171 WC W1 S 24 171 WHA 1 24 171 wireless handgrip attachment 24 wireless main unit 17 wireless mode 17 wireless operation 19 WMU 1 17 171 WRC mode 13 26 28 WRC rotary switch 13 14 25 173 WRC 1 17 24 171 WRC CAM sliding switch 12 25 26 172 Z Zeiss High speed l...

Page 195: ...second Main Menu donE 1 second tbL I F1 0 64 CLOSE select with handwheel press SEL to confirm tbL Edit press SEL to confirm adjust with handwheel press SEL to confirm AdJ 1 F XX active lens table storing tbL StorE press SEL to confirm select number with handwheel press SEL to confirm StorE 1 10 VAr P 16 30 29 60 55 105 USEr press SEL to confirm USEr 1 10 press SEL to confirm press CAL key AdJ F XX...

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