ARRICAM Studio Quick Guide 01/2004, Page 9 of 20
The FPS, SHUTTER and EXPOSED FILM displays will show messages and warnings. See the ARRICAM Sys-
tem User’s Guide for a complete list. The Lens Data Displays (LDD, LDD-FP) and the System Line of the
Integrated Video Systems will show similar information. Messages and warnings are as of Software Packet 03E.
FPS display
Bat
During run: Input voltage is too low. Camera continues to run. Change battery once the camera is
stopped! During standby: Input voltage is too low. The camera is not ready. Change the battery!
Bukl
A film guide or buckle trip (upper, lower or rear) has been tripped. The camera is not ready.
Cal
Lens calibration in progress. The camera is in Standby.
Covr
The Dual Port Adapter cover is not fitted.
Attention:
This does not prevent the camera from running.
DC
The DUST CHECK or PHASE button has been pushed while the camera was in Standby to move the
shutter 1/2 rotation, so the film is now visible through the lens port for a dust check.
End
Less than 6m/20 ft of unexposed film remain in the magazine.
FPS!
A speed below or above the permissible fps range has been preset.
Heat
The camera and magazine heaters are on. During camera run, heaters are automatically powered down.
Jam
A discrepancy between the amount of film leaving and returning to the magazine has been detected,
indicating a film jam. Take the magazine off or turn the camera power switch off then on to reset.
Lock
While the camera is in Standby, press the UNLOCK button to allow the FPS setting to be changed.
m/ft
A magazine with a different unit of measurement to its predecessor has been attached to the camera.
The warning will disappear when the camera is running but will reappear when the camera stops.
Press the PHASE button to reset the warning. See Loading Lite Magazines section of this Quick Guide
for details of how to change the unit of measurement.
MCB
The Manual Control Box controls fps.
-MCB
is shown when a reverse frame rate is set.
Movm
The movement block is not fully locked in its forward (shooting) position. The camera is not ready.
SCB
The Speed Control Box controls fps.
-SCB
is shown when a reverse frame rate is set.
SW
Minor software incompatibility. At least one component has old software. Camera run still possible
with minor operational restrictions. Press PHASE button to reset the warning; update the software.
!SW!
Major software incompatibility. At least one component has old software. The camera is not ready.
Remove accessories and restart the camera to see where the incompatibility resides.
Time
The camera has stopped after 350m/1150ft of continuous running to prevent it running indefinitely.
TkUp
The magazine feed side has tension, but the take-up side runs free. To reset, take the magazine off or
turn the camera power switch OFF and ON again.
Wind
The magazine is winding up loose film. The camera is not ready until that is finished. This message will
also appear for about 25 seconds when an empty magazine has been mounted
SHUTTER display
ChkS
During RUN only: The secondary shutter signal is not present. The primary shutter signal shows the
shutter angle as correct. During RUN and STANDBY: The secondary shutter signal and preset shutter
angle differ. The camera will continue to run until cut, then cannot be restarted. This can be reset
temporarily by pushing the PHASE button. In either condition, check the shutter angle manually and
proceed with caution as exposure may be incorrect. Consult an ARRI Service Center.
Err
The primary shutter signal and preset shutter angle differ. If running, the camera stops and will not
restart. Consult an ARRI Service Center.
ISB0
The camera is running up or down, and the shutter has been set to 0° for In-camera Slate exposure.
Lock
Press UNLOCK button to change the shutter setting – only possible while camera is in Standby.
RUN
The camera is running, and no adjustment of the shutter can be done by the Camera Control Panel.
SCB
Speed Control Box controls the shutter, so the Camera Control Panel is unable to adjust the shutter.
WRC
Wireless Remote Control controls the shutter, so the Camera Control Panel is unable to adjust the shutter.
Messages & Warnings
