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ALEXA Mini LF 

Software Update Package (SUP) Mini LF 6.0.22

 

  

 
 

Date: September 17, 2020 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ALEXA Mini LF

Page 1: ...R E L E A S E N O T E S ALEXA Mini LF Software Update Package SUP Mini LF 6 0 22 Date September 17 2020 ...

Page 2: ...Codex Compact Drive 1TB Update 3 Software Compatibility Notes 3 Registration 4 B Legal 5 Important Notes on Audience and Intended Use 5 Important Notes on Vital Precautions 5 C New Features and Changes in ALEXA Mini LF SUP 6 0 22 6 Recording Media 6 D Known Issues Mechanical Accessories 7 E Known Issues Software 7 F Update Procedure 9 Where to download the new Software Update Package SUP 9 Camera ...

Page 3: ...F SUP 6 0 22 so when updating from Mini LF SUP 6 0 22 to any future version you can and should connect LBUS devices to make sure they are running the latest software Please note that the viewfinder might switch off during the update process and doesn t give a visual feedback of the update all the time Make sure not to power off the camera during a SUP update Detailed instructions for the update pr...

Page 4: ...tion of the ALEXA Mini LF SUP 6 0 webpage Sample footage shot with the ALEXA Mini LF camera can be downloaded here Registration If you have not done so already please make sure you register your camera using our online customer registration Your registration ensures that you receive information about future software updates as soon as they are available If you register your new camera within 1 mon...

Page 5: ...valid instructions Use solely and exclusively as described in the instructions Never open Never insert objects For operation always use a power source as indicated in the instructions Always unplug the power cable by gripping the power plug not the cable Never try to repair All repair work should be done by a qualified ARRI Service Center Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment incl warnin...

Page 6: ... Please note that none of these errors lead to data loss even if the recording stopped unexpectedly the take recorded up to this point is safely stored on the drive Please also note that from Mini LF SUP 6 0 22 on the 10 Second Rule see ARRI Technical Information ALEXA Mini LF The 10 Second Rule for Removing Drives can be ignored as the Compact Drive status indicator LED now accurately shows when ...

Page 7: ...i Resolve will show black borders when playing back MXF Apple ProRes clips shot with the ALEXA Mini LF in LF Open Gate or LF 2 39 1 recording resolutions This is a metadata issue The proper active image area for LF Open Gate is 4448 x 3096 and for LF 2 39 1 is 4448 x 1856 Post ARRIRAW frame grabs show black borders ARRIRAW frame grabs in some recording resolutions can show black borders Remote Con...

Page 8: ...pdating the camera again Usability MONITOR status defaults to lens page The status bar of the flip out MONITOR defaults to the lens data page after a reboot or an update Switching from ARRIRAW to Apple ProRes or changing Recording Resolution may take longer than expected Switching from ARRIRAW to Apple ProRes or changing the recording resolution in Apple ProRes may take longer than expected Functi...

Page 9: ... but also for the MVF 2 viewfinder the LPL lens mount and LBUS accessories Therefore the MVF 2 viewfinder and the LPL lens mount should be attached to the camera when performing an update Please note that for THIS update do not connect any and LBUS accessories as that can lead to the update failing See Updating fails when LBUS devices are connected above in Known Issues for more info Make sure the...

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