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ARRIFLEX 16SR 3

Instruction Manual

As of: December 1992

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Summary of Contents for ARRIFLEX 16SR3

Page 1: ...E G ON CD ROM DISKS OR INTERNET SITES OR USED IN THEIR ENTIRE FORM OR IN EXCERPTS WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS WRITTEN AGREEMENT IF YOU ARE DOWNLOADING PDF FILES FROM OUR INTERNET HOME PAGE FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR UPDATED VERSIONS WE CANNOT TAKE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR DOWNLOADED FILES AS TECHNICAL DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ...

Page 2: ...ching phase button inching knob film speed selector carring handle PL mount lock ring PL mount bayonet adapter lens release pin mounting rosette pitch adjustment remote switch receptacles 24V DC out on off switch main power friction adjustment release knob for correct image position viewfinder prism rotating knob PL mount accessory shoe mechanical film counter receptable for heated eyecup cable AC...

Page 3: ...ean optic cloth In cases of solid dirt moisten an optic cloth with pure alcohol Do not use solvents in cleaning the film track When adjusting the mirror shutter remove the on board battery or the supply cable Do not use HS magazines High Speed on the standard camera nor standard magazines on the HS camera Never blow air into the lens opening If the fiber optic screen is removed the indicator on th...

Page 4: ...protector 16 Magazine door 17 Film core core holder and clamp core 18 Cleaning the Magazines 18 Loading the Magazine 19 Unloading the magazine 24 5 Camera Body 25 Movement 25 Mirror shutter 26 Fibre optic viewing screens 29 Attaching the magazine onto the camera 30 Removing the magazine 31 6 Optics 32 Lenses 32 54mm PL mount 34 41mm ARRI bayonet 35 Lens support 36 Viewfinder 38 Eyepiece 39 Eyecup ...

Page 5: ...mera Control Unit CCU 1 69 External Synchronization Unit ESU 1 74 Remote ON OFF switches RS 3 and RS 4 74 11 Video Assist System 75 Mounting the Video Assist System 76 Adjusting the Video Optic 78 12 Time Code 80 TC Indication on the display 80 TC Input 82 TC Output 82 Time code and ESU 1 83 Using time code 83 Indicating time code or user bits 84 TC buffer 86 Testing the TC recording 86 13 Mainten...

Page 6: ...Introduction 4 ...

Page 7: ...a high quality nearly flickerfree video images As with the ARRIFLEX 535 the new bright viewfinder can be swung three dimensionally An automatic image compensator ensures that the frame remains upright and correct left to right regardless of the positon in which the viewfinder is used The horizon tal finder image can be corrected when using the camera in difficult locations that do not allow the im...

Page 8: ...es between preselected standard on board and pro grammed variable speeds are possible as well as on board phase shifting for filming of monitors Accessory interfaces enable the use of well known ARRIFLEX system components such as the camera control unit CCU 1 the external synchronization unit ESU 1 the lens control system LCS Symbols in the Handbook designates new methods of operation compared to ...

Page 9: ... support rods 440mm 19 Tripod Heads The ARRIHEAD 2 with its compact construction is ideally suited to the ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 The hydro heads ARRI 150 H ARRI 150 M and ARRI 100 L can be used as well Bridge Plate BP 6 The bridge plate allows quick mounting and balancing of the fully equipped ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 system on the tripod The bridge plate consists of the base plate sliding upper plate and support...

Page 10: ...Installation 8 base plate springloaded stop pin adjustable top plate lock lever lock levers support rods ...

Page 11: ...ever Pull the support rods out to the desired length and set with the clamp screws Balancing Fully equip the camera Attach all camera and lens components you plan to use Loosen the clamp lever on the upper sliding plate balance the camera on the base and lock the clamp lever once the correctly balanced position is found Bridge Plate BP 7 with 15 mm Support Rods The bridge plate BP 7 with 15mm supp...

Page 12: ...Installation 10 remote switch receptables 24V DC out handgrip adjustment positions ...

Page 13: ...he shoulder set Connect the cable to one of the RS sockets on the right side of the camera Camera Handgrip The anatomically shaped camera handgrip with the RUN push button is intended for shoulder operation The shoulder pad can be used for more comfortable use of the camera on the shoulder Mounting By turning the intermediate ratchet mounting ring the angular outward position of the handgrip can b...

Page 14: ...Power Supply 12 ...

Page 15: ...ttery or the power supply cable Remove the magazine Unscrew the cover FUSE on the electronic housing with a coin Take a new fuse from the cover FUSE Exchange the defective fuse using tweezers or a Hirschmann clamp The accessory fuse is in the front the main fuse at the rear Rescrew the cover FUSE with a coin NOTE In order to avoid future problems you should obtain replacement fuses as soon as poss...

Page 16: ...switch off device overheating and a power limiter For use see product description NG 12 24 R On Board Battery NC 24 1 2 Capacity 1 2 Ah For mobile operation Plug the on board adapter into the BAT socket and secure it with the knurled screw Slide the on board battery onto the on board adapter and clip onto the magazine the magnet holder keeps it securely in place Battery NC 24 7 R Capacity 7 Ah For...

Page 17: ... DC DC con verter is 12V 1V maximum power is 1 8 A The output plugs on the converter are wired as follows Mounting Plug DC DC converter with both plugs into the RS sockets on the right side of the camera and secure with the knurled screw 11 PIN Fischer Plug PIN 9 GND PIN 11 12 V RS Sockets PIN 1 GND PIN 2 24 V PIN 3 ERUN RS sockets Two 3 pin Fischer plugs parallel switching ...

Page 18: ...ding unit Do not use HS magazines on the normal camera or standard magazines on the HS camera 16 SR II magazines can still be used without TC recording Loop Protector The loop protector protects the film loop and the pres sure plate when the magazine is not attached to the camera the loop protector should always be kept on the empty or loaded magazine until the magazine is attached to the camera I...

Page 19: ...n on the magazine Swing the loop protector into the magazine and with slight pressure push in to lock Magazine Door The magazine door can only be opened or closed if the magazine has been removed from the camera Opening the Magazine Door Open the locking latch Hold down the red safety knob depressed and turn the locking latch to A O Pull on the locking latch to open the magazine door Closing the M...

Page 20: ... off easily once the lock has been opened When the collapsible core is placed on the shaft it locks automatically in place Cleaning the Magazines Keep the inner side of the magazine ex tremely clean Clean the magazine every time you load or unload it Use only an optic brush Swing away the guide roller arm back until it clicks do not pull the guide roller arm upwards Clean the glass window for the ...

Page 21: ... on the feed side pull it straight off the core adapter If the film core is too tight on the core adapter remove both from the film spindle Open the retaining latches and pull the core adapter with the film core off the spindle and separate the two outside of the magazine Before loading the magazine with film install the core adapter and lock the retaining latches Loading the Magazine The film mus...

Page 22: ...ning the film core on the core adapter Ensure that the film core is locked in place Carefully place the guide roller arm on the film roll Ensure that the guide roller is centered and guides the film roll on both sides Preparations Remove the tape seal from the film container Place the closed film container and the magazine without the loop protector in the changing bag Place the magazine with the ...

Page 23: ...gazine drive gear Ensure that the cover locking latch is completely open Carefully close the magazine door ensuring that none of the film is hanging out or gets caught or crimped After closing the magazine door feel with one finger around the door to make sure that no piece of film or any part of the changing bag is stuck in it Lock the magazine cover with the locking latch Ensure that the magazin...

Page 24: ...azine with the take up side facing up Open the take up side of the magazine cover Swing back the guide roller arm until it clicks in the open position Do not pull the guide roller arm upwards Pull out some film Attach the core adapter or the clollapsible core onto the take up shaft take up side film channel ...

Page 25: ...haft Final Tasks Carefully place the guide roller arm on the film roll Ensure that the guide roller is centered and guides the film on both sides Carefully tighten the film between the clamp core and the gear hold the gear firmly and turn the core holder further Clamp core turn the gear by hand a few revolutions further Loosen the clamp on the clamp core Carefully push on the film reel to ensure t...

Page 26: ...guide roller arm upwards Collapsible core Loosen the clamp on the collapsible core Holding the shaft down with your thumbs brace your thumbs on the film spindle and pull off the film carefully Core adapter and film core Unlock the film core Brace your thumbs on the film spindle and carefully pull off the film with the core adapter and film core Carefully press the core adapter out of the film core...

Page 27: ...s with HS between 5 and 150 fps Checking Film Transport With the magazine attached depress the PHASE key the camera will run slowly 1 fps This is recommended every time a loaded magazine is attached to the camera to assure correct film transport Pitch Adjustment With the pitch adjustment you can adjust the camera to optimize the running noise level of the camera at standard speed using a variety o...

Page 28: ...e selected shutter opening locks into its position The selected shutter opening angle is also shown on the camera display when depressing the PHASE key in Standby for longer than 1 sec An automatic stop position guarantees an undisturbed view through the viewfinder once the camera is stopped If the film gate needs to be checked through the lens port release PHASE pushbotton quickly after activat i...

Page 29: ...tter on the special key in which case it does not need to be held in position by the manual inching mechanism Set the desired opening angle of the mirror shutter with the adjustment screw to reduce the angle turn counter clockwise to enlarge the angle turn clock wise While adjusting the shutter angle the shutter can also be held with your finger in the black center preventing it from turning while...

Page 30: ...era Body 28 TV 1 37 1 66 S16 1 66 S16 T V 1 33 1 33 TV 1 78 HDTV 1 85 S16 TV 1 33 1 33 TV HDTV 1 37 1 78 1 37 TV 1 33 TV 1 33 1 37 1 85 S16 TV 1 33 1 78 1 66 S16 1 66 S16 TV 1 33 HDTV 1 78 TV 1 33 1 85 S16 ...

Page 31: ...r downwards using the manual inching mechanism Grip the fibre optic viewing screen using the Hirschmann clamp included in the camera package and pull out of the holder To clean the fibre optic viewing screen use a particle free optical cloth moistened with pure alcohol Before resinserting the fibre optic viewing screen ensure the fibre optic viewing screen frame is completely clean Push the fibre ...

Page 32: ...guide pins Flip the safety latch to the back Grasp the upper part of the magazine and hold it on approx 30 slant two o clock position Push the pilot pin on the magazine forwards into the camera housing Carefully press the back part of the magazine down wards until it locks in place The red markings on the casing should no longer be visible Flip safety lever to the front Check that magazine is lock...

Page 33: ...rt of the magazine Press down the release lever with the index finger Swing the magazine 30 upwards two o clock and pull it backwards until it is removed Clean the aperture plate with an optical brush and an optical cloth Do not use solvents Attach the loop protector to the magazine and the aperture cover plate to the camera Never remove emulsion buildup with metal tools only use ARRI plastic rod ...

Page 34: ... PL mount 11 110mm VARIO SONNAR T2 2 also available with 41mm ARRI bayonet mount 12mm Zeiss Distagon T1 3 16mm Zeiss Distagon T1 3 25mm Zeiss Distagon T1 3 50mm Zeiss Planar T1 3 High speed 35mm lenses with 54mm PL mount 18mm Zeiss Distagon T1 3 25mm Zeiss Distagon T1 3 35mm Zeiss Distagon T1 3 50mm Zeiss Planar T1 3 65mm Zeiss Planar T1 3 85mm Zeiss Planar T1 3 35mm prime lenses with 54mm PL moun...

Page 35: ...not be used for Super 16 format 10 100mm VARIO SONNAR T2 0 use instead the 11 110mm VARIO SONNAR T2 2 8mm DISTAGON T2 1 9 5mm DISTAGON T1 3 Lenses with an automatic spring loaded diaphragm can be used Shutter control will NOT work 16mm and 25mm Schneider lenses of the old construction type 41mm aluminium mount should under no circumstances be used as this could destroy the mirror shutter Heavy len...

Page 36: ...the bayonet lock Push the lens straight line into the lens mount recepta cle and hold firmly in place Check the mounting position of the lens Ensure that the index pin on the camera side is positioned into one of the four slots on the lens mount Lock the bayonet ring firmly clockwise Don t overtighten Removing the Lens Hold the lens and open the bayonet lock ring counterclockwise Pull the lens str...

Page 37: ...de of the camera Attaching the PL Bayonet Adapter Open the bayonet lock Push the adapter in a straight line onto the lens mounting receptacle Ensure that the index pin on the camera side is positioned into the index slot on the adapter Lock the bayonet ring Attaching the Lens Only lenses with a 41mm bayonet mount can be used Push the lens straight into the adapter Lock the lens into the adapter by...

Page 38: ...he lens support To support heavy lenses the lens support bridge LS 7 and a support ring which is compatible with the lens has to be installed Attaching the Lens Mount the support ring on the lens This is usually done only once The support ring then remains on the lens Place the lens support from above on the support rods and with slight pressure let it click in Attach the lens to the camera and ho...

Page 39: ...37 Optics lens support ring lens support bridge tie down screw clamp lever ...

Page 40: ... lights up Low voltage LED flashes Friction The viewfinder is held in position by friction To adjust viewfinder arm friction for 360 positioning To reduce friction turn the adjustment ring in the direction LOOSE To increase friction turn the adjustment ring in the direction FRICT If friction in the left right swivel and the 25 swivel gradually decreases it should be reset See chapter 13 Viewfinder...

Page 41: ...he knurled ring Pull off the eyepiece Screwing on the Eyepiece Attach the eyepiece to the finder Ensure that the pin locks into a groove Pull the knurled knob tight Eyecup In order to avoid light falling in through the viewfinder the eyecup has a shutter Always slide the shutter closed when not using for viewing The eyecup can be removed and replaced by the heated eyecup See chapter 7 eye cup iris...

Page 42: ...Optical Accessories 40 accessory shoe tie down screw ...

Page 43: ... the flange on the light weight support should be turned 180 See chapter 8 Mounting Loosen completely the locking screw Place the flange from above into the camera shoe side downwards Press the light weight support against the camera so that the guide pins connect with the appropriate holes in the light weight support Retighten the locking screw If appropriate screw the extensions on or off Dismou...

Page 44: ...Optical Accessories 42 tie down screw knurled screw right focus knob adjustable drive arm lens drive gear tie down lever focus knob knurled screw tie down screw marking disk release knob ...

Page 45: ...rled knob Slide the follow focus device onto the support rods and swing the swing arm onto it so that the gear shaft locks into the toothed drive ring on the lens allowing no free play Set the swing arm in place with the locking screw Clamp the follow focus device onto the support rods with the locking lever Check for play by turning the follow focus device in both directions If appropriate reset ...

Page 46: ...cus device is attached to the light weight support and fulfils the same function as the Universal follow focus device The light weight follow focus device can only be used from the left side Lens Control System LCS The LCS is a versatile control unit for all commonly used lenses As a compact modular system it can be ex panded from the basic zoom control to a complete remote control system for zoom...

Page 47: ...itate lens changes See the information sheet TECHN INFORMATION 4 x4 Production Matte Box MB 16 4 x4 Matte Box MB 17 The 4 x4 matte box is equipped with a rotatable filter stage for two push through 4 x4 filters The filter stage has at the rear a receptacle for 4 1 2 diameter filters and a reflex protection ring French flags can be firmly secured with the enclosed holder See the information sheet T...

Page 48: ... locks into the groove on the viewfinder Pull the knurled ring tight Attach the eyepiece to the finder extension Ensure that the pin locks into the groove on the finder extension Pull the knurled ring tight Readjust the image by turning 180 with the image compensator See chapter 6 The finder extension is equipped with an magnification adjustment 10x to 17x This is activated by turning the lever Tw...

Page 49: ...g Screw the lock bushing onto the tripod Push the short mounting rod into the lock bushing and clamp after mounting the levelling rod should stand vertical if possible Fasten the levelling rod with the under clamp screw at the end of the mounting rod Push the plug rail on the levelling rod into the holder on the finder extension Fix the desired viewing height with the knurled screws mounting rail ...

Page 50: ...trol The heated eyecup is supplied with an anatomically shaped eyecup and a folding eyecup Mounting If appropriate remove the unheated eyecup Snap the heated eyecup onto the eyepiece Plug the angular plug on the power cable KC 27 into the camera socket for the heated eyecup Plug the power cable into the heated eyecup Set the switch to the desired temperature LO 40 C HI 55 C switch receptable for h...

Page 51: ...bre optic viewing screens must be used Also on the bridge plate the leightweight support and the video optic the adjustments for Normal 16 or Super 16 must be carried out Adjusting on the Camera Special Tool Kit Included with camera Altering the Lens Alignment Check Flange focal distance See Chapter 13 Standard 52 000 0 010 mm HS 51 970 0 010 mm Remove the 6 cylinder head screws Turn the lens moun...

Page 52: ...ge focal distance Changing the Fibre Optic Viewing Screen For changing the fibre optic viewing screen see chapter 5 Adjusting the Opening in the Universal Film Gate For Normal 16 part of the film gate is covered by a rail which is removed when changing to Super 16 Unscrew the 6 screws on the cover plate Remove the cover plate Unscrew the 8 cylinder head screws on the film gate Remove the film gate...

Page 53: ...from the film gate and place it in its case When changing to Normal 16 remove the rail from its case and place it in position in the film gate Remount the film gate in the reversed order Check the tracking cylinder head screws hiden rail compartment rail std 16 aperture plate ...

Page 54: ...er Unscrew the 4 cylinder head screws Turn the friction flange 180 The desired format N or S must be legible Replace the 4 cylinder head screws and screw tight Clean the visible lens surfaces carefully with a moist optic cloth If dirt clings moisten the optic cloth with pure alcohol Remount the viewfinder in the reversed order Adjust the friction See chapter 6 When replacing the viewfinder never f...

Page 55: ... Turn the rail 180 and refasten The marker must point to Standard for Normal 16 and to SUPER 16 for Super 16 Old bridge plates with 15mm support rods for 16SR must be equipped with Normal 16 Super16 capability prior to use A conversion kit with instructions for modification is available index marks screws reversable mounting plate ...

Page 56: ...guide screw Video Optic Unscrew the video camera from the C mount When changing from Normal 16 to Super 16 screw the red intermediate ring marked S16 delivered with the package onto the C mount thread on the video set firmly up to the collar Rescrew the video camera When changing back to Normal 16 remove the intermediate ring Check the video optic adjustment and reset lock screw ...

Page 57: ...ve been set The values in six various modes can be checked or changed The modes have the following meaning 1 Standard total exposed film or take counter speed 2 Programmable speed 3 Take or total exposed film counter power supply 4 Time code time 5 Time code user bits 6 Time code sensitivity Choosing a Mode After turning on the camera the display is in mode 1 Depress the MODE key until the desired...

Page 58: ...hrough the CCU 1 Setting the Speed At the setting NORM on the sliding switch the standard speeds 24 00 25 00 29 97 and 30 00 fps are available At the setting PS CCU any desired speed within the acceptable range of 5 to 75 fps at 1 1000 fps can be exactly set On the HS camera high speed speeds from 5 to 99 999 fps at 1 1000 fps and speeds from 100 to 150 fps at 1 10 fps can be exactly set Switch in...

Page 59: ...he comma finish the setting The third position after the comma 1 1000 fps is in the upper line in the right hand corner On the HS camera the display switches to the speed indicator of 100 to 150 fps if the first digit of the speed indicator is switched above value 9 Speed can then only be set to 1 10 fps neither 1 100 nor 1 1000 fps The last position 1 1000 fps can also be changed while the camera...

Page 60: ...ke counter is set the total counter will be shown in mode 1 standard and vice versa Resetting the Total Exposed Film Counter The total exposed film counter can only be reset while in Standby Switch the MODE key to the mode in which the total exposed film counter is displayed mode 1 or 3 Depress the SET key for approx 3 sec the counter resets Switching from Meters to Feet The film counter can only ...

Page 61: ...e 1 the total exposed film is shown The set unit of measurement is meters Since last resetting the total exposed film counter 7m have been filmed The sliding switch is at NORM The set standard speed is 25 fps There is no external synchronization unit speed unit or remote unit plugged in upper line lower line symbols example Mode 1 Standard Total Exposed Film or Take Counter Speed ...

Page 62: ...alid frame speed of 5 to 75 fps 5 to 150 fps on the HS camera can be recognised the fps symbol flashes SU Speed unit or remote unit is plugged in and switched on 25 00 Set standard speed 24 00 25 00 29 97 or 30 00 fps 23 45 Programmable speed or speed set by external synchronization unit speed unit or remote unit At speeds of 100 fps the positions before the comma and two positions after the comma...

Page 63: ... At speeds of 100 fps the last position 1 1000 fps is displayed ESU External synchronization unit is plugged in The camera recognises whether a valid frame speed of 5 to 75 fps 5 to 150 fps on the HS camera is set If no valid frame speed can be recognised the fps symbol flashes SU Speed unit or remote unit is plugged in and switched on 23 45 Programmable speed or speed set by the external synchron...

Page 64: ... meters Since the start of the take 3 2m have been filmed The power supply is 25V upper line lower line symbols example Mode 3 Take or Total Exposed Film Counter Power Supply e03 2 Take t or total exposed film counter count in meters m or feet ft U 25 Power supply in V Only symbols independent of the mode ...

Page 65: ... frame rate See chapter 12 TC Standby TC recording is switched on TC Run Time Code is being recorded See chapter 12 Actual time code time is 17 20 31 hh mm ss The TC generator frame rate is 25 000 fps TC recording is switched on In Run time code will be recorded See chapter 12 upper line lower line symbols example Mode 4 Time Code Time ...

Page 66: ... is switched off TC UB Run Time code is being recorded UB Time code is not being recorded See chapter 12 The user bits are 8A6535F4 User bits can contain the figures 0 9 and the letters A F TC recording is switched on In Run time code will be recorded See chapter 12 upper line lower line symbols example Mode 5 Time Code User Bits ...

Page 67: ...e is attached S No TC magazine is attached Only symbols independent of the mode The SET key is not depressed The temperature in the electronic housing will not be displayed A TC capable magazine is attached to the camera On the magazine the value 7 is set for the intensity of the TC recording See the table in chapter 12 upper line lower line symbols example Mode 6 Time Code Sensitivity ...

Page 68: ...ay or externally e g through the CCU 1 or the ESU 1 or whether the camera is in Standby or running In order to receive a correct reading it is necessary to set the correct film speed To do this Set film speed on the exposure meter with the rosette wheel If using polarizing filters use only circular ones as the exposure meter will otherwise supply incorrect values The exposure meter is set to an op...

Page 69: ...e prevailing lighting conditions it would other wise be difficult or impossible to see the format mark ings It can be minutely adjusted to suit every lighting situation Set the desired brightness with the adjustment wheel If using effects filters such as strips of gauze on the back of the lens or if the back of the lens is dirty the entire viewfinder will be brighter ARRIGLOW and the exposure mete...

Page 70: ...he camera can also automatically be synchronized on a video monitor see the technical information sheet ESU 1 Fine Tuning the Frame Speed Frame speed can be finely tuned when the magazine is removed In Standby set the programmable speed to half the rated frequency on the monitor Set the sliding switch to PS CCU Start the camera Switch the MODE key on the display to mode 2 programmable speed If the...

Page 71: ...ime and TC user bits can only be carried out through the camera control unit or through external synchronization The camera control unit is supplied with power by the camera If the camera is not plugged in the camera control unit will be fed by the internal batteries As the battery unit limits the life of the camera control unit to approx 5 hours the display illumination switches off approx 10 sec...

Page 72: ...e camera on or off SEND sends the chosen values to the camera HELP shows the help text for the activated menu Cannot be used in the input mode The help text can be left by pressing the ENTER key EXIT ends input or leaves the activated menu LIGHT switches display illumination on or off Error Readings In the case of functional errors on the camera the display on the camera control unit will show an ...

Page 73: ...Standby as well as when running In both upper lines of the CCU the speeds currently set on the camera control unit and on the camera are displayed Switch the sliding switch on the camera to PS CCU With keys 1 to 5 enter one of the listed standard speeds from the SPEED menu the chosen speed is displayed in the uppermost line The displayed speeds 6 24 backwards and 7 25 backwards are intended for th...

Page 74: ...e camera F1 PHASE key F2 MODE key F3 SET key RESET on the CCU In the lower line on the display the key functions are shown For the ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 only the displays for keys F1 F2 and F3 are valid Operation of the camera in the REMOTE menu is carried out parallel to operation with the corresponding keys on the camera See chapter 9 The TIMECODE Menu In the TIMECODE menu the current values and the m...

Page 75: ... key 2 or 4 LENGTH UNIT Enables switching the film counter from meters to feet Choose meters with key 1 or feet with key 2 the desired unit of measurement is displayed against a dark background Depress the SEND key the desired unit of measure ment is transmitted to the camera COUNTER DISPLAY MODE Enables switching the film counter between the total exposed film and the take counter To switch on th...

Page 76: ...t is possible to synchronize on an external standard video signal 50 60 Hz or through an inductive pickup on a computer or video monitor Other sources can be synchronized through the AC input Speed is displayed on the camera display in mode 2 The external synchro nization unit has a phase shifter and a pilotone genera tor Synchronization is also stored when the camera is switched off See TECHN INF...

Page 77: ...e brightness of the video image is automatically adapted to the lighting conditions This balancing can also be carried out manually The white balance is designed for standard values for interior and outside filming The technology for image storing used in this system enables reproduction of a stored image or the alternation between the real and the stored image e g to align the camera to an earlie...

Page 78: ... should heavy pressure in any other form be placed on it as this could destroy it The accessory shoe on the video camera is for moun ting on the ARRIFLEX 35 III and should not be used when mounting on the ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 For changing format from Normal 16 to Super 16 an intermediate ring must be used on removed from the video camera See chapter 8 Mounting the Video Assist System Changing the Beams...

Page 79: ...splitter and the carrying handle engage together Attach the video optic to the video carrying handle Screw tight with the knurled knob Pull tight the clamp ring Screw the video camera onto the C mount thread on the video optic Loosen the clamp ring approx 15 as seen in the direction of shooting counter clockwise Turn the CCD camera into the correct angle position the marking on the back of the cam...

Page 80: ...eo signal Do not use as a video output Set the code switch on the underside of the anti flicker processor to A Adjust focussing and image position on the video camera See below Adjusting the Video Optic Adjusting the Image Position Loosen the clamp ring approx 15 as seen in the direction of shooting counter clockwise Adjust the angle position by turning the CCD camera at the same time checking the...

Page 81: ...ions on delivery looking at the left side of the camera Normal 16 Focus is almost at the stop position turning clockwise Super 16 Focus is almost at the stop position turning counter clockwise adjustment screw for north south position and height of image adjustment screws for side position east west and width of image ...

Page 82: ...iting lists After 8 hours a further synchronization process should be carried out With the TC Output the ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 can also take on the master clock function in a TC system TC recording is still active when the camera is synchroinized using the external synchronization unit ESU on a video monitor The maximum difference between the frame rate of the external synchronization and the TC frame r...

Page 83: ...rned on no VSU is plugged in time code is set or externally synchronized the camera is set to a TC compatible speed and the TC generator is ready TC recording is turned off the magazine is not TC capable or TC sensitivity 0 is set There will be no TC recording Possible causes the camera is running asynchronous magazine is not TC capable the recording module is defective communication with the maga...

Page 84: ...to other equipment with TC generator An LTC signal Longitudinal Time Code from any TC generator is plugged into the ACC socket The signal level must be higher than 500 mVpp The camera automatically takes on TC time and TC user bits If the LTC signal is correctly transferred the TC recording will be automatically switched on Using the MODE key switch to Mode 4 time code time Plug the cable with the...

Page 85: ...me Code Turning on and off the TC Recording Using the MODE key switch to Mode 4 time code time Depress the SET key for approx 3 sec until the TC symbol appears or disappears on the display Time code starts when first turned on at time 00 00 00 00 and with the user bits 00000000 TC time and user bits can be set on the CCU 1 independ ently of each other See chapter 10 If a speed is set on the camera...

Page 86: ... 940 Hz The Nondrop Frame mode results in a time difference to real time of exactly 0 1 Setting TC Sensitivity The intensity of the TC recording must be adjusted to the sensitivity of the film material The knob for setting the TCS level time code sensitivity is on the take up side on the magazine The knob can be turned by hand if the magazine cover is open or with a small screwdriver if the magazi...

Page 87: ...ive 4 7292 Colour negative 5 7293 Colour negative 5 7296 Colour negative 5 7297 Colour negative 6 Description Type TCS Agfa Gevaert PAN 250 BW negative 9 XT 100 Colour negative 5 XT 125 Colour negative 6 XT 320 Colour negative 5 XTS 400 Colour negative 4 Fuji 8427 Colour reversal 6 8428 Colour reversal 6 8610 Colour negative 7 8620 Colour negative 6 8630 Colour negative 6 8650 Colour negative 5 86...

Page 88: ...thout losing TC time the use of an on board battery is recom mended An on board battery can receive the TC buffer for more than 100 hours To reduce power consumption while working with the battery the battery should be removed during lengthy breaks in filming longer than a day Before recommencing filming TC synchronization must be carried out again Testing the TC Recording It is not possible to te...

Page 89: ...zine gear Replace the gear Ensure that the gear has been replaced with the arrows visible Screw in firmly the gear Cleaning the Magazine Throat Assembly The magazine throat assembly should be dismounted and cleaned if it has become very dirty through bad film material or the film runs through the magazine throat with diffi culty Dismounting Loosen the 2 screws The screws are very tight screws scre...

Page 90: ...88 Maintenance magazine with magazine throat removed magazine throat ...

Page 91: ...e image sharpness or adjustment of the film channel Replacing the Lens in the TC Magazine Re cording Unit Strong scratches on the lens of the recording unit cause the light to scatter The lens on the recording unit should be replaced by the ARRI Camera Service department Replacing the Glass Window Large scratches on the gate for the film end sensor on 16SR 3 magazines could prevent the film end se...

Page 92: ...ting the Flange Focal Distance The flange focal distance can be set with the adjustment shims which sit between the camera housing and the PL mount Check the flange focal distance see above If appropriate remove the compensation adapter Unscrew the 6 cylinder head screws Remove the PL mount Exchange the adjustment shims ensuring that they do not get bent dirtied or twisted in the process Replace t...

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Page 94: ...pecial key A 16 SR 3 Allen key A 16 SR 16 Allen key A 16 SR 17 Friction Left Right Swing 190 Loosen the threaded socket with the special key A 16 SR 3 approx 2 revolutions Tighten the endless screw with the Allen key A 16 SR 16 until the desired friction is reached Retighten the threaded socket thread bushing and worm gear shaft ...

Page 95: ...93 Maintenance Friction on Viewfinder Arm 25 Loosen or tighten the 3 inner hexagon screws evenly one after the other with the Allen key A 16 SR 17 until the desired friction is reached hexagon screws ...

Page 96: ...e HS camera and should not be interchanged with it Place the camera without the magazine upside down on a soft surface Unscrew the 6 screws SW 2 key width 2 mm in the bottom of the camera Turn the camera around again Pull up the camera shaft Replace the electronic housing Remount the camera taking care that the intermediate metal plate is placed on the new electronic housing before mounting hex sc...

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Page 98: ...er optic screen is in place Check the cleanliness of the fiber optic screen with the ARRIGLOW Fluff Check Remove the lens and magazine Turn the mirror shutter forwards with the inching knob and check the film gate for fluff on both sides Film Track Carefully examine the film track and film gate for deposit or scratches Optics Check the cleanliness of the optic surfaces of the lens and viewfinder F...

Page 99: ...c brush and an optic cloth Use no solvents Under no circumstances remove film deposit with metal tools use only the ARRI plastic film track cleaning rod Film End Sensor Check the lens on the camera body and the glass window of the film end sensor on the mgazine for dirt Finder Friction Check finder friction and if necessary readjust See chapter 13 Magazine Gear Examine the magazine drive gear fo d...

Page 100: ...hutter Mechnically adjustable Fixed settings for shutter angles of 45 90 135 144 172 8 180 Film Movement Jointed pull down film transport claw with registration pin Variable Speed Standard 5 75 fps HS camera 5 150 fps Noise Level Standard 20 dB A 2 dB A HS camera 27 dB A 2 dB A Exposure Control Manual exposure control 13 31 DIN 16 1000 ASA ARRIGLOW Illuminated frame viewfinder with continuously ad...

Page 101: ...handle video optic 1 2 color video camera CCD 2 anti flicker processor AFP 2 Beamsplitter Color 50 video50 viewfinder SW 20 video80 viewfinder without video 100 viewfinder Time Code Intergrated TC generator produces 80 bit time code corresponding to SMPTE RP136 format type C Recording in the TC magazine corresponding to SMPTE RP114 Can be set through the camera control unit CCU or through external...

Page 102: ...2 0 On board battery NC 24 1 2 K2 46550 0 Attachable adapter K4 45285 0 Charger adapter cable KC 38 for NC 24 1 2 K2 43196 0 Battery NC 24 7 R K2 41950 0 Connector cable KC 20 K2 41966 0 Connector cable KC 29 spiral K2 44693 0 Charger NCL 24 R K2 42010 0 Couble charger NCL 24 1 2 K2 47014 0 Mains unit NG 12 24 R K2 44481 0 DC DC converter 24V 12V 22W K2 46884 0 Magazines Magazine without TC K2 451...

Page 103: ...45865 0 video camera CCD 2 FR NTSC K2 45866 0 Anti flicker processor AFP 2 PAL K2 43194 0 Anti flicker processor AFP 2 NTSC K2 43195 0 Cable KC 34 replacement K4 45827 0 Cable KC 37 replacement K4 42752 0 Maintenance Magazine drive gear K5 15090 0 Depth gauge A 16 SR 18 K4 26370 0 Depth gauge for 54mm PL mount K4 26637 0 Gauge cylinder A 16 SR 19 K5 26270 0 Gauge base A 16 SR 20 K5 26277 0 Gauge p...

Page 104: ...r processor AFP 2 75 ARRI bayonet for 41 mm mounting flange 35 ARRI MACRO lenses 33 ARRIGLOW 67 checking 97 ARRIHEAD 2 7 Asynchronousrunning 56 Attaching compensationadapter 35 lens 41 mm bayonet mount 35 lens 54mm PL mount 34 magazine to the camera 30 Automaticimagesteadiness 38 Automaticstop 26 B Balancing with the bridge plate 9 Batteries camera control unit 69 Battery NC 24 7 R 14 Battery cabl...

Page 105: ...aging with film perforation 25 timecoderecording 86 Circularpolarizingfilter 66 Clampcore 18 Cleaning fiber optic screen 29 film end sensor 18 film track 31 magazine 18 magazinethroatassembly 87 pressure plate and stone 24 timecodemagazine 18 Collapsiblecoreholder 18 Color video camera CCD 2 FR 75 Compensationadapter 32 installing 35 removing 36 Connector cable KC 27 for heated eyecup 48 Conversio...

Page 106: ...trol unit 70 Exposurecontrol 66 External synchronization unit ESU 1 74 using with time code 83 Eyecup 39 folding 48 heated 48 Eyepiece 39 F Feet meters switchingbetween on the camera 58 on the camera control unit 73 Fiberopticscreens changing 29 checking 96 overview 29 Film attaching to the clamp core 22 attaching to the core holder 22 threading feedside 20 threading take up side 21 Film core 18 F...

Page 107: ...ing on the video optic 79 Focussingknob 43 Foldingeyecup 48 Followfocusdevice light weight 44 Universal 43 Frame finder illuminated 67 Frame rate 80 Frame speed fine tuning when synchr on video 68 Frenchflags 45 Friction on the viewfinder setting maintenance 92 variable 38 Fuses changing 13 G Gears replacing 87 Glass window in the magazine replacing 89 Graduatedfilter 45 H Handgrip 11 Heated eyecu...

Page 108: ...ft eye viewing 38 Lensalignment adjusting 49 Lens Control System LCS 44 Lenspossibilities 32 withautomaticdiaphragm 33 Lens support LS 7 36 Lenses attaching 41 mm bayonet mount 35 54mm PL mount 34 Lenses removing 41 mm bayonet mount 36 54mm PL mount 34 Levelling rod for viewfinder EL 3 47 Light weight follow focus device 44 Light weight matte boxes LMB 2 LMB 3 45 Light weight support LWS 2 41 conv...

Page 109: ...ea exposuremeter 66 Meters feet switching on the camera 58 on the camera 58 Mirror shutter 26 checkingsetting 27 68 setting 26 Modefordisplay selecting 55 Mounting bridgeplat 9 camerahandgrip 11 heatedeyecup 48 levelling rod for finder 47 light weight support 41 shoulderset 11 Universalfollowfocusdevice 43 video assist system 76 videooptic 77 viewfinderextension 46 N Noise 98 Normal16 Super16conve...

Page 110: ...ver for lens opening 33 Protective cover for video optic 78 Q Quietness optimization through pitch adjustment 25 R Reflex protection ring 45 Remote control through the camera control unit 69 Remote ON OFF switches RS 3 RS 4 74 Removing compensationadapter 36 lens 41 mm bayonet mount 36 lens 54mm PL mount 34 magazine from camera 31 Replacing beamsplitter 76 electronichousing 94 fiberopticscreens 29...

Page 111: ...ort ring 36 Support rods 7 Symbols in the handbook 6 Synchronization on a video monitor 68 on several video cameras 75 through the external synchronization unit 74 Synchronousrunning 56 T Take totalexposedfilmcounter switching on the camera 58 on the camera control unit 73 TCsymbol 81 TCS value time code sensitivity 84 Technicaldata 98 Temperaturerange 99 Threading film feed side 20 film take up s...

Page 112: ...SONNAR 33 support ring 41 Video Assist System 75 aligning the optic 78 conversionNormal16 Super16 54 mounting 76 mounting the optic 77 wiring 78 Video camera color CCD 2 FR 75 Video carrying handle 75 Videomonitor synchronizing 68 Video set 75 Viewfinder 38 changingalignment 52 extension FE 2 46 settingfriction 92 Viewing height setting with levelling rods 47 W Warninginstructions 1 Warning signs ...

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