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ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GES.M.B.H

MOVIECAM SERVICE CENTER

Pottendorferstrasse 25-27

1120 Vienna

Austria

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Summary of Contents for COMPACT Mk2

Page 1: ...WEB EDITION 2007 V1 1 Compiled by Fr d ric G rard Kaczek Illustrated by Andreas Pauleschitz THE USERS GUIDE TO THE MOVIECAM COMPACT UPGRADED VERSION...

Page 2: ...inary remark 73 The Moviecam Mk2 Video Assists Components 74 Mounting the Video Assist 76 Connectors and LED indicators 77 Video connections 81 External Sync Signal 82 Mechanical adjustments of the CC...

Page 3: ...ZINES ADAPTERS 118 The Top Mount Adapter 119 The Rear Mount Adapter 123 The Camera Cover Cap 127 CHAPTER 6 The MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 128 Roller assembly 129 Light trap 130 Self adhesive labels and label...

Page 4: ...Mk2 184 Threading Film 184 Camera Door 193 Dust Check 194 CHAPTER 11 OPERATING the COMPACT Mk2 196 Remarks 196 The Mk2 Control Board 197 The status Display 202 The FPS Display 205 Speed control and s...

Page 5: ...SERVICE CENTER Sales Representative for availability and additional information While ARRI endeavours to enhance the quality reliabi lity and safety of the MOVIECAM products customers agree and acknow...

Page 6: ...s but furthermore a lot of complementa ry controls and features are implemented Because the three perforation image acquisition tech nology seems to have a strong revival now both ARRI CAM cameras as...

Page 7: ...Studio Eyepiece will not perform as well as the Mk2 one in this configuration The Mk2 Video Assist is based on the ARRICAM ST one Beside the fact that some ARRICAM features like In Camera Slate or ele...

Page 8: ...while the camera is RUNNING Ensure that the camera is securely mounted Remove the battery cable before transport or ser vicing Repairs should be carried out only by authorized ser vice centres Use on...

Page 9: ...ly 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...

Page 10: ...ide carrying handle 18 follow focus 19 400 120 lightweight magazine 20 camera connectors 21 video assist connectors 22 run stop button 23 video assist menu store dial 24 upper carrying handle 25 video...

Page 11: ...side carrying handle 18 follow focus 19 400 120 lightweight magazine 20 camera connectors 21 video assist connectors 22 run stop button 23 video assist menu store dial 24 upper carrying handle 25 vid...

Page 12: ...e remote control of the RUN STOP RS button e g handgrip button Remark Based on the wish by some rental houses a number of cameras have a 2 pin connector instead of 3 pin next the lens port 2 then the...

Page 13: ...The tape measure is attached to the hook 9 that indicates the image plane The film will be tightened when the Dust Check Take Up button 8 is shortly pressed By pressing about 3 seconds the Dust Check...

Page 14: ...e is the receptacle 19 for the camera s 24 V power supply Protected by a crown the Main switch 18 interrupts the power supply of all electronic components See page 23 for details about the 3 connector...

Page 15: ...e front and the three supplementary together is max 4 A A Plexiglas panel covers the Camera Control Board and displays 20 see chapter 11 page 197 15 Plug in a BNC Video cable for carrying on the appro...

Page 16: ...flanged to the plate 53 on top of the glass surface 50 The Back load Adapter is attached to the threaded sockets 47 and 48 the Top Mount Adapter only to the front threaded sockets 48 THE CAMERA TOP f...

Page 17: ...arried out preferably by mainte nance personnel at the rental house OPERATION 1 Disconnect the camera from the power supply 2 Remove the four M2 5 screws located next to the win dow 3 Insert the MOVIE...

Page 18: ...the right MOVIECAM axis B with a wide screwdriver THE CAMERA BASE The COMPACT Mk2 has a dual axis base The axis A is ARRI standard the axis B MOVIECAM standard Accesso ry may thus be interchanged betw...

Page 19: ...on the MOVIECAM Base Plate are mobile This is of advantage when shifting the optical axes for shooting in either STANDARD 35 or SUPER 35 format As centers and axes of the STANDARD 35 and SUPER 35 form...

Page 20: ...d an Mk2 Video Assist Camera mounted to the right side at the same time This combination gives the operator the choice between the possibility of using the optical image as well as the video image or...

Page 21: ...mounted on top ROTATION AND SWIVEL fig 2 2 rotation swivel THE Mk2 VIEWFINDER S HOUSING On the left side of the Viewfinder a MOVIELITE module attachment is covered by a removable cover plate Unscrew...

Page 22: ...LEVER On the front of the Mk2 Viewfinder a viewing filter lever is located next to the Viewfinder Arm attachment When depressing the filter lever an ND 0 6 filter will be swung into the viewfinder opt...

Page 23: ...R ARM The Viewfinder Arm can be swivelled in order to raise the viewing axe or to place the Eyepiece on the right side of the camera When a 1000 300 Magazine is mounted on top of the camera the orient...

Page 24: ...g or removing an Extension Tube between Viewfinder Arm and Eyepiece however the image orientation has to be adjusted manually by tur ning the prism assembly 180 In case a different image orientation i...

Page 25: ...e camera see page 18 fig 1 2 No switch is provided When swit ching the Main switch on the heater automatically acti vates preventing so the entry pupil from fogging in low temperatures e g when filmin...

Page 26: ...upil remove the Eyecup by simp ly pulling it straight out Eye friendly covers such as chamois or cotton cloth can be easily attached with a rubber band Another useful cover are the terry cloth wrist b...

Page 27: ...onets So after rotating partly the bayonet lever push the little safety button and continue rotating the bayonet in order to release the Eyepiece or Extension Tube The Mk2 100 VIDEO ONLY VIEWFINDER Wh...

Page 28: ...hoot in STANDARD 35 format or in SUPER 35 format the Viewfinder must be mounted to fit these formats see the Viewfinder Mounting Plate in chapter 1 page 25 fig 1 7 THE EYEPIECE EXTENSION TUBES In orde...

Page 29: ...ion Tubes have built in magnifiers that allow even more criti cal eye focusing Turn the zoom ring to magnify the image of the Ground Glass in a continuous range A mark on the ring indicates the standa...

Page 30: ...ELITE MODULES In order to make the frame lines of the Ground Glass visible while shooting dark scenes MOVIECAM pro vides small attachments for the Mk2 Viewfinder called MOVIELITE Two different MOVIELI...

Page 31: ...s Standard Masks or in the electronic MOVIELITE can be produced by MOVIECAM on order The Masks created for the Mk2 MOVIELITE are neither compatible with the ones designed for previous MOVIELITE Module...

Page 32: ...desired aspect ratio appears in the display Format 2 Each of the frames mentioned above may be switched on off with either of the two Select buttons The MOVIELITE memory stores the latest setup chose...

Page 33: ...that it is inserted until it touches the buffer Below the removed accessory bracket is a strip of ela stic material which fixes the Mask in its position Notice The rental houses offer a large variety...

Page 34: ...e will set the MOVIELITE outlines of their maximum brightness The brightness of the frame line illumination is inde pendent from the brightness adjustment of the camera displays Notice Be aware that t...

Page 35: ...diode sync lights up this diode remains also lit as long as the camera runs up to speed The last indicated footage remains stored even when the camera is disconnected Footage information is stored on...

Page 36: ...diode sync lights up this diode remains also lit as long as the camera runs up to speed The last indicated footage remains stored even when the camera is disconnected Footage information is stored on...

Page 37: ...glow red or are off SYNC LED while the camera is in STAND BY status or when the camera is not powered camera is not running at the preset frame rate or while the camera is running up or running down...

Page 38: ...all connector of the Remote Control Box is attached to the MK2 View finder or to the Mk2 100 VIDEO ONLY VIEWFINDER with one 5 mm hex screw Remark You cannot use the Remote Control Box when the Mk2 Rea...

Page 39: ...button In Stand By mode Pressed briefly Pressed for 2 seconds Shows the preset FPS 1 or a warning message RESET button In Stand By mode Pressed briefly Pressed for 2 seconds Current Unit of measuremen...

Page 40: ...nsions This Rod is attached by sliding the sprung loaded dovetail into the holder To remove it press the spring lever The support is clamped to the head and its length is adjustable Caution When worki...

Page 41: ...STS COMPONENTS Important notes and safety specifications Turn OFF the Video Assist immediately in case of mal function Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not disassemble Use only MOVIECAM...

Page 42: ...hen changing the format from Standard 35 to Super 35 Please be aware that not all monitors show the extended field of a S35 image Depending on the video standard used each Video Assist component is la...

Page 43: ...deo Assist Do not slant the Mk2 Video Assist while mounting it on the Viewfinder or on the 100 Video Only Viewfinder THE CONNECTORS AND THE LED INDICATORS THE CONNECTORS FOR THE ON BOARD VIDEO MONITOR...

Page 44: ...ain relief will do fine In order to avoid interference be sure not to install the video cable close to electric drives e g lens motors Be sure the cable has enough slack to accommodate the full range...

Page 45: ...ease select either Y C or and connect the video cable to A output Standard BNC connection THE S VIDEO SIGNAL Provided that the monitor has a S Video connector using the S Video signal instead of the c...

Page 46: ...the Video Config menu EXT SYNC not TC has to be selected Notice The synchronization provided by connecting a VIDEO OUT connector to an EXT SYNC IN connector only affects the video signal If a synchron...

Page 47: ...ee page 80 for explanations THE WHITE BALANCE BUTTON AND THE FOUR LEDS By pushing the WHITE BAL button several times you cycle through the four options to adapt the Mk2 Video Assists CCD to the lighti...

Page 48: ...righter image but the video picture quality deteriorates with increased video noise That may bother the Director and other on the set Because of this it is preferable to first set the iris of the Vide...

Page 49: ...four operations each one of the video functions can be selected activated and stored Notice 1 When the navigation function has not been activated and the Manual Gain Control MGC is ON the dial serves...

Page 50: ...s By pushing the dial the selected Sub menu will show its list of options B Each option offers the possibility to select individual ly several settings C listed on the third level On each displayed le...

Page 51: ...o EXIT and push the dial 2 To close all menus and to leave the On Screen Dis play push the dial for about 3 sec Notice The menu can be left at any time Caution The following menu description is relate...

Page 52: ...L button as well as the MGC button The OSD menu allows to make fine adjustments of all preset settings beside the default one By selecting e g IND RED in the WB INDOOR Sub menu you will be able to alt...

Page 53: ...ERFREE OFF option This will eliminate the delay at expense of the return of flicker Caution The time code information such as time code user bits VITC and WHITELINE is not valid if FLICKER FREE OFF is...

Page 54: ...must be fed in the Video Assist connector and not in the Mk2 camera connector While selecting EXT the Video Assist will be synchro nized with an external signal e g video or clock fed in the EXT SYNC...

Page 55: ...RMAT MARKING Sub menu allows to design and insert one or two sets of frame lines either indivi dually or simultaneously into the Video Assist image Complementary to the following already programmed an...

Page 56: ...U MENU FORMAT MARKING While WHITELEVEL is activated the brightness of the frame lines can be adjusted MAIN MENU MENU FORMAT MARKING While OUTS AREA is activated the brightness of the surrounding of th...

Page 57: ...BOTTOM can be positioned individually How to write a CONFIG NAME is described on page 92 MAIN MENU MENU FORMAT MARKING CONFIG FORMAT While RESET FORMAT is activated the actual frame design can be rese...

Page 58: ...STORE pushing the dial shortly will store the actual image and DONE will appear MAIN MENU COMPARE STORE While the menu cursor points towards CLEAR pushing the dial shortly will delete the stored imag...

Page 59: ...STATUS LINE actual voltage of the power supply camera status RUN STAND BY NOT READY shooting direction FWD REV actual preset fps actual shutter opening film length remain exposed take While the STATUS...

Page 60: ...o fields are derived from the next film frame two video fields and so on The pull down information is created as follows Every time the video field corresponds with a new film frame the letter will ch...

Page 61: ...cordingly By activating VERT FINE POSI TION a precisely vertical positioning of all windows is possible Most characters or windows can be set SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE when SIZE is activated The character...

Page 62: ...DE Compare LIVE or STORE PD Pull down STATUS Status Line UT User Text WB White Balance Example Caution The OSD will be switched OFF automatically when the camera starts UP THE ON BOARD VIDEO MONITORS...

Page 63: ...G THE ON BOARD MONITORS Be sure that the 2 On Board Monitor has the same standard PAL NTSC as the Video Assist Caution Be sure that the camera is not powered during connecting or disconnecting a Video...

Page 64: ...minary remark Not only the MOVIECAM Magazines but also the two COMPACT Magazine Adapters are compatible with the Mk2 System There are two possibilities to mount the magazines on the MOVIECAM COMPACT M...

Page 65: ...pter Caution Before mounting the Magazine the latch mecha nism b has to be open locking slider in the back position Swing the Magazine carefully forward toward the camera until it engages in the magaz...

Page 66: ...e holding the Magazine Do not forget A Camera Cover Cap always has to be attached when no Magazine is mounted on the camera THE REAR MOUNT ADAPTER After removing the Top Mount Adapter attach the Magaz...

Page 67: ...mechanism with a safety button To open the latch mechanism press the safety button a turn the locking lever X counter clockwise and press it down Attach the Magazine to the camera body mounting rail 1...

Page 68: ...e To remove the Magazine press the safety button a turn the locking lever counter clockwise and press it down while holding the Magazine The Upper Carrying Handle is attached to the threaded socket d...

Page 69: ...stic and slightly flattened at the top Inspect it regularly for mechanical damage and clean with a dry cloth do not use sol vents If necessary dab the velvet rollers carefully with adhesive tape b Mag...

Page 70: ...ain make sure that the plate is clean and plane light leakage and the asymmetrical opening at its right place You do not have to remove the roller assembly MAGAZINE 500 150 LEFT SIDE Self adhesive lab...

Page 71: ...AGAZINES The 400 120 and 1 000 300 Lightweight Magazi nes differ from the aluminium types by used materials and design The fibreglass reinforced plastic carbon blend enables the production of consider...

Page 72: ...ed by a spring steel safety tab B Open the Magazine by pressing the safety tab down and turning the lever counter clockwise When closing the safety tab automatically prevents an unintended opening Cau...

Page 73: ...tly to the left or right until you hear a second click Only now the core is properly seated In case you do not hear the clicks the core holder pin has engaged in the hole of the core already at the be...

Page 74: ...depressing the release knob c Place film roll onto core holder do not press toward Magazine bottom caution film might be scrat ched 8 Insert film from outside into Magazine between Ma gazine nose a i...

Page 75: ...unexposed film into footage counter see page 144 fig 6 20 and 13 Insert a label into the assigned holder FOOTAGE INDICATOR manual Each 1 000 300 Magazine has both digital footage counter and analogue...

Page 76: ...the Magazine cover film tightening wheels and Magazine interior have to be absolutely clean DIGITAL FOOTAGE COUNTER The digital footage counter displays the remaining footage a it is powered by its o...

Page 77: ...rolled film tigh tening a tightening wheel for manual tightening for each film plate is built into the cover of the 1 000 300 Magazine By depressing the tightening wheel you may turn the core via fric...

Page 78: ...d to the REAR MOUNT ADAP TER with one 5 mm hex screw d MOVIECAM provides an Auxiliary Handle for the Upper Carrying Handle AUXILIARY HANDLE CHAPTER 7 THE MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES HANDGRIPS and SHOULD...

Page 79: ...ig 1 4 with fixing screw B This screw has a latch that permits easier handling The Side Handle is equipped with a tilting device which allows pivoting the orientable Viewfinder Arm from one side of th...

Page 80: ...ier handling REAR CARRYING HANDLE Instead of a Magazine the Rear Carrying Handle can be attached to the camera Handling Open the latch a of the REAR LOAD ADAPTER mount the REAR CARRYING HANDLE on the...

Page 81: ...ion MOVIECAM offers an ergono mically designed Handgrip with built in Run Stop button a This button works like an alternating switch you can switch on the camera with the handgrip button and switch it...

Page 82: ...ange the handgrip position lift both latches a and loosen the screws b In the desired position tighten the screws in both rosette joints c and put the latches down again Caution The left handgrip is o...

Page 83: ...ution Before sliding the Movement to the loading position turn the Inching knob until the index is in the Loop position In order to secure the Movement in its shooting position push the lever counter...

Page 84: ...ant Remark To adjust the Pitch use an S4 Allen key with the 4 Perf Movement and an S3 Allen key with the 3 Perf Movement THE MOVEMENT ADJUSTMENT SCREW Only visible on the 3 Perf Movement Because some...

Page 85: ...e Upper Aperture Plates for 3 Perf and 4 Perf are different and they are not interchangeable Be sure to use the appropriate one Upper Aperture Plates for the tree perforations pull down move ment show...

Page 86: ...er Aperture Plate seated on the rail see X on fig 8 7 is held by a spring loaded lever When removing the Upper Aperture Plate 1 Push back the movement by turning lever J clockwise 2 Lift the small lev...

Page 87: ...ve the LOWER APERTURE PLATE 1 Slide back the Movement Block by turning lever J 2 Press the small lever B down 3 Hold the released Lower Aperture Plate C at its base and remove it To insert the Lower A...

Page 88: ...so the cavity at the rear of the Pressure Plate The spring is pressed into this cavity The spring loaded steel pin b in the pressure block presses the plate onto the film with a certain force When tap...

Page 89: ...er Plate 1 Take hold of the Spacer Plate by its handle and insert it at an angle from above into the Movement Block 2 Push the Spacer Plate downwards until it locks audib ly in place THE MIRROR SHUTTE...

Page 90: ...IECAM Ground Glass lies flat above the mir ror shutter and has a metal holder with a thread in the right front corner HANDLING THE GROUND GLASS Use the MOVIECAM COMBI TOOL to remove or install a Groun...

Page 91: ...a solid object Do not moisten or wipe Never place the Ground Glass on its edges Do not use force GROUND GLASS MARKINGS The MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 is equipped with the same Ground Glasses as the MOVIECAM...

Page 92: ...211 1 1 375 1 1 85 20 9x11 3 20 9x15 2 C 64 204 1 1 66 20 9x12 6 C 64 220 1 1 66 camera projector 22x13 2 20 9x12 6 C 64 205 1 1 66 TV 20 9x12 6 18 2x13 6 20 9x15 2 C 64 217 1 1 66 TV old style 20 9x1...

Page 93: ...TV 24x13 18 2x13 6 C 64 212 Super 1 1 85 TV CAM 24 8x13 4 18 2x13 6 C 64 213 Super 1 1 85 CAM 24 8x13 4 C 64 232 Super 1 1 85 S 1 2 35 Both centred 24x13 24x10 2 C 64 229 Super 1 1 85 S 1 2 35 Common...

Page 94: ...perature sensor the camera heater is processor controlled it switches on at 5 C and it switches off at 10 C The MK2 camera can be powered either by a MOVIE CAM Power Supply Unit or a MOVIECAM Battery...

Page 95: ...ith 220 V Caution Prior to operating the built in charger with a diffe rent voltage contact the rental house The green LED b lights up during charging period After the Battery Block has been fully cha...

Page 96: ...dicam AVS ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE STABILIZER The MOVIECAM Adjustable Voltage Stabilizer DC DC Converter stabilizes the battery voltage to the maximum performance for all MOVIECAM cameras The input range is...

Page 97: ...ise 3 Swing away the rear film guides L1 L2 by lifting the lever N 4 Pull film loop approx 20cm 8 out of magazine 5a With the Top Mount Adapter Attach magazine mounting claw to the adapter mounting ra...

Page 98: ...ward film gate and insert it bet ween film guides L1 L2 and sprockets M1 M2 Caution Please be aware that the film runs below the upper steering roller R1 and above the lower steering roller R2 8 Then...

Page 99: ...er clockwise to move the Movement Block A into its front position Simultaneously turn Inching knob K with the other hand to the left and right within the range of the twist mark a to engage the pull d...

Page 100: ...f the camera interior by depressing and turning the Sprocket button M1 13 Repeat this procedure with the lower film loop C2 M2 14 Turn the Buckle switch P to its center position and check film transpo...

Page 101: ...losing the camera door care should be taken that the camera interior is clean and the door lock is flush with the door CAMERA DOOR AND DOOR LOCK A lever attached with a Velcro strip locks the camera d...

Page 102: ...tighten the film Inspect the gate by either shining a flashlight through the lens or removing the lens By pressing the Dust Check Take Up button the letters DC are displayed on the camera control boa...

Page 103: ...board Furthermore all info messages and warnings are also shown on the two displays and LEDs arranged on the control board At least one of two removable accessory boxes the MOVIECAM AATONBOX and the...

Page 104: ...io glows green when the camera is controlled by an Ext Sync signal 30 THE SIGNAL VOLUME CONTROL SELECTOR has 4 steps 0 mute 1 low 2 medium 3 high The acoustic signal beeps shortly when the camera has...

Page 105: ...with FPS 1 while the camera is RUNNING Pushing this button while the camera is running a ramp will stop the ramp and the camera will return to the preset FPS 1 rate 41 THE RAMP BUTTON will trigger the...

Page 106: ...2 The max duration is 99 sec The INT EXT switch 29 shows EXT Man FLASHES NOT READY The warning flashes as soon as the MOVIE SPEED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT is con nected to the camera and it disappears as...

Page 107: ...FPS display on the control board on the Readout Unit or on the Remote Control Box NOT READY No power supply 0 000 STAND BY The camera is controlled by the internal cry stal and it is ready to run FWD...

Page 108: ...FPS 25 forward The selec ted RATIO 4 enables sync with 75 Hz 10 025 STAND BY The camera is controlled by an external signal Preset FPS 25 forward The selec ted RATIO 5 enables sync with 100 Hz 60 30 S...

Page 109: ...and shift the image sepa ration bar on the TV or computer screen toward the bottom of the viewfinder image by pushing or raising the UP DOWN PHASE switch 44 on the control board fig 11 1 As long as t...

Page 110: ...t is hardly discernible any more Recommended combinations 60 Hz 144 24 fps 50 Hz 172 8 24 fps 48 Hz 180 24 fps 50 Hz 180 25 fps SELECT PILOT NC 50 Hz GND 60Hz CLAPPER for NAGRA TRP 1 7 m SEC PILOT 5V...

Page 111: ...r is synchronized with the generator that is used to illuminate wide areas Apart from an exact and repeatable synchronization of the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 with video and computer images the film camera...

Page 112: ...h on the camera 18 6 Set frame rate by selecting the adequate ratio 32 Caution The camera has to be connected to either power supply unit or battery block The sync pulses are used for synchronizing on...

Page 113: ...Magnetic Pick Up Unit this signal is transmitted to the Sync In connector 16 Handling 1 Set PHASE switch 42 to 0 2 Set PHASE switch 43 to auto 3 Point camera toward the TV or computer screen 4 Set the...

Page 114: ...image and push or raise the UP DOWN PHASE switch 44 until the projected image appears darkest Switching from 0 to 90 may be useful here Now syn chronization between projector shutter and mirror shutt...

Page 115: ...lming is indicated by the sign minus in front of each frame rate on the displays of Mk2 and Readout Unit resp Remote Control Box Although the time and FPS 2 functions are not relevant in this case the...

Page 116: ...ch the camera off while a ramp is performed or after reaching frame rate FPS 2 the system is auto matically reset to frame rate FPS 1 The LEDs located on top of the FPS Input Units as well as above th...

Page 117: ...8 Turn the gear wheel electrically with the help of the small Flip switch D until an aperture value 3 steps higher or lower 2 8 or 22 depending on the lens has been reached exactly 9 Press Set switch...

Page 118: ...sary as long as the right aperture value is set when reengaging again A check is recommended nevertheless In case the LED starts flashing a manipulation error has occurred it can be eliminated by repe...

Page 119: ...film negative and the sound recording media helps to simplify various post production tasks decisively Examples synchronization of film rushes with the sound support identification of simultaneous sho...

Page 120: ...C The MOVIECAM AATONCODE Box is connected to the Mk2 camera with the AATON Interface Cable for Mk2 2 ATC The AATON CODER MK 4 time generator is con nected to the Mk2 camera with the AATON Coder Interf...

Page 121: ...the Fps Input Unit 28 on the Camera Control Board f ASA slide switch to input film sensitivity g Front side Frame rate display is out of function h CLOCK green LED i WARNING red LED j on top of the b...

Page 122: ...lock see http www aaton com products accessories origin index php When the clock is connected for the first time the red LED flashes and is displayed During initialization which is started by pressing...

Page 123: ...n the clock display Only then the input clock can be disconnected Is an EBU Smpte Ltc signal used for initialization instead of the AATON ASCII input clock this signal has to be transferred via the LE...

Page 124: ...stant will check the synchronism of the AATONCODE GENERATOR with the input clock every four hours Should the temperature fall below 10 C or rise above 40 C it is recommended to check the AATONCODE sys...

Page 125: ...3 9 V The AATONBOX is powered by the power supply of the Mk2 camera BAT 11 9 Power supply voltage of the buffer battery 11 9 V when the MOVIE CAM is not connected to a power supply WARNING When less t...

Page 126: ...has to be repaired soon At 50 brightness of the red LED RED Y XX XX means the amount of defective yellow LEDs in the exposure module Recording is continued with the help of red LEDs This is just an i...

Page 127: ...ct Mk2 automatically recognises the kind of box used for time code operation As soon as the Aatoncoder Mk 4 is connected ATC will appear on the displays of the camera and readout For complementary inf...

Page 128: ...you Reload Press again to change the coder time code data The origin will recheck and display GOOD You can then unplug the origin 1 1 2 Ube Smpte Ltc interface To use an Ube Smpte Ltc signal you must...

Page 129: ...the display decreasing priorities Lit 100 UNADJUST The coder is out of order return it to AATON Lit 100 NO TIME Time code is not initialized and camera is shooting No code is printed Lit 100 NO LED Th...

Page 130: ...If you want to shoot 23 976 or 29 97 with sync sound check first that your lab has a key link with a 6 00 or more software version If it has not set your sound recorder to 30 The sound will shift one...

Page 131: ...5 pulses giving the same period 1 Quickly changing speed may be ignored As soon as the coder detected that the camera is shooting it will print until the camera stops i e no frame pulse during 300 ms...

Page 132: ...identifier 3 1 Parameters 3 1 1 EQ Equipment number 6000 to 6999 It is a four digit number which is supposed to be dif ferent for every Aatoncode printing device 0000 to 5999 are reserved for Aaton ca...

Page 133: ...rrect value for Aaton 35 mm Depends on the optical apertu re of the projection lens 3 1 6 LR left_right 0 or 1 This parameter inverts the printing leds order left to right or right to left Depends on...

Page 134: ...9 30 31 32 33 34 1 2 4 8 1 2 Picture Units 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 8 35 1 2 4 8 0 Second Units Second Tens Minutes Units Production Digit 0 Ignored Ignored Production Digit 1 Ignor...

Page 135: ...t have the same size 3 3 2 Time code matrix adjustment Camera without magazine with battery Unclutch the motor Keep the electrical connection Place by hand the mirror in central closed position symmet...

Page 136: ...he Readout Unit After loosening the fixing screw slide the WORK LIGHT shoe into one of the several brackets a and tighten the screw c Disconnect the camera then connect the short coiled cable similar...

Page 137: ...d Lens T6 enables exchanging the Ground Glass and set ting the Mirror Shutter angle T7 enables adjusting the Video Assist and the brake of the Viewfinder swivel mechanism T8 is needed to remove or fix...

Page 138: ...b serve as attachments for the Mk2 Viewfinder THE DIRECTORS FINDER fig 12 2 b a a b b CONNECTORS POWER DC SUPPLY Camera Rear 19 on Page 20 POWER DISTRIBUTION AND RUN STOP TRIGGER Power Supply for Acc...

Page 139: ...V AC MAX GND Ground Return for Pilot 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 Socket type FISCHER D 103 A 053 SELECT PILOT NC 50 Hz GND 60Hz CLAPPER for NAGRA TRP 1 7 m SEC PILOT 5V AC PEAK PEAK selectable 50Hz at 25 FPS 24 F...

Page 140: ...read the whole manual you alrea dy know the COMPACT Mk2 by heart Just attach the tape measure to the hook and start shoo ting Good luck ARRI CINE VIDEO GER TE GES M B H MOVIECAM SERVICE CENTER Potten...

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