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WRC/CAM sliding switch WRC rotary switch 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-L.
3 1. Contents 2. Safety Instructions .......................................... 7 Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual ....... 7 Product specifications ................................................. 7 3. Introduction ..............
4 5. Operation ....................................................... 25 5.1 Operating modes ...................................... 25 5.1.1 CAM mode ............................................... 25 5.1.2 WRC mode ..................................
5 5.6 Controlling the mirr or 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 .
6 7. Quick guide ................................................. 171 7.1 Connecting the devices ............................ 171 System components required for wireless operation .............................. 171 System components required for cable operation .
7 2. Safety Instr uctions • The WRC-1 has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factor y . • T o ensure optimal performance, it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this instruction manual and that you follow the operating instructions described.
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9 3. Introduction The Wireless Remote Control WRC-1 is a handy remote control unit for use with all of the latest generation of ARRIFLEX camera models: ARRIFLEX 16SR 3/Advanced, 16SR 3 HS/Advanced, 53.
10 3.1 Some typical applications Exposure compensation Differences in exposure, such as occur when moving from outdoor to indoor in one take, can be easily , accurately and repeatedly compensated for using the WRC-1.
11 Speed ramps Altering the camera speed also changes the film exposure time. In order to hold the film exposure constant when changing the camera speed, either the shutter angle of the mirror shutter or the aper ture of the lens must be adjusted accordingly .
12 3.2 Functions The WRC/CAM sliding switch is used to select the operating mode ➪ photo . 3.2.1 CAM mode In CAM mode, the operator can access the same settings and modes that are directly available on the camera itself. The display on the WRC-1 shows the same information as the camera display .
13 3.2.2 WRC mode The WRC mode offers convenient programming and easy adjusting of the camera speed, the shutter angle and the iris of the lens. If the iris control is not activated (IRIS sliding switch ‘OFF’), the OPEN button ser ves as the PHASE button on the camera ➪ photo .
14 3.2.2.1 Overview of the settings available with the WRC rotary switch • fps In the ‘FPS’ mode the camera speed can be adjusted by turning the handwheel. The end-stops of the handwheel can be defined by the user within the limits of the attached camera model.
15 3.2.2.2 Overview of the settings available with the COMPENSA TION rotary switch •o f f In the ‘OFF’ position there is no exposure compensation for the programmed ramp functions or the handwheel adjustments.
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.
17 4. Setup 4.1 WRC-1 in wireless mode In order to be able to use the WRC-1 in wireless mode, it must be mounted on a Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1). The Wireless Main Unit supplies the WRC-1 with power and establishes the radio link with the camera.
18 ON button RELEASE button radio channel RF-LED CAL-LED CAL button READY-LED BAT-LED RUN-LED RUN button 4.1.1 Mounting the WRC-1 on the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1) • Switch off the Wireless Main Unit WMU-1 by pressing the ON/OFF button ➪ photo . • If an operating unit is already attached, remove it by pressing the RELEASE button ➪ photo .
19 antenna allen screw allen screw pin 4.1.2 Attaching 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 .
20 • Place the URM-1 onto the UMC-1, align both plugs ➪ photo with each other and do not tilt them while attaching. • Screw 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.
21 • Connect the CCU socket on the camera with the CCU socket on the UMC-1 using the UC-R1 cable. • Select the same radio channel on the UMC-1 as is set on the WMU-1 ➪ photo (see LCS Instruction Manual, chapter 5.
22 Setup with Iris control A CLM-2 motor must be mounted if the iris of the lens is to be controlled by the WRC-1. Mounting the CLM-2 motor with/without console Console order number: K2.52035.0 • Flip up the locking lever ➪ photo and screw back the ballcatch ➪ photo with a screwdriver until it disappears completely in the bracket.
23 • Fasten the console to the support rods so that the motor unit ’ s drive gear engages with the gear of the lens ring. Ensure as little play as possible! The motor unit CLM-2 can also be mounted directly onto the support rods without the console.
24 4. 2 WRC-1 in cable mode Connected with a cable to the camera only those fuctions of the WRC-1 are available which relate to the camera speed and the shutter angle. The iris of the lens cannot be controlled in the cable mode because the iris motor cannot be accessed.
25 5. Operation 5.1 Operating modes 5.1.1 CAM mode The operating elements of the WRC-1 control the same functions as the corresponding elements on the camera: MODE, SEL, SET , and the RUN LED. In CAM mode, the OPEN button corresponds to the PHASE button on the camera.
26 5.1.2 WRC mode In this mode the WRC-1 offers convenient and quick access to camera functions and additional programming options. • Set the sliding switch on the camera from NORM to PS/CCU ➪ photo . The display of the WRC-1 flashes with the warning ‘ not PSCCU ’ until the camera ’ s sliding switch is set to PS/CCU.
27 5.2 Switching on The WRC-1 does not have its own ON/OFF switch. In wireless mode it is switched on by pressing the ON button on the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1) ➪ photo . In cable mode it is supplied with power via the cable from the camera as soon as this is switched on.
28 5.3 Impor tant instructions • The WRC-1 controls - the camera speed, - the mirror shutter angle, and - the iris of the lens. All three parameters directly influence the exposure of the film.
29 In WRC mode the WRC-1 over writes the camera-internal settings for the camera speed and the mirror shutter angle. This can result in the following takes being in- correctly exposed if the set values are not checked.
30 • If exposure compensation is not possible with the set options – e.g. adjusting the iris cannot be compensated for at the same time by the iris – the WRC-1 displays the message ‘ NO FUNC ’ (no function) in the main menu. The camera can still be run for test purposes even if the READY LED on the WRC-1 lights up red or flashes.
31 OFF ON IRIS RAMP SET/ SEL/ MODE OPEN RUN CAM WRC READY PHASE ,Iris WRC-1 fps, Iris user max max Iris 50% Iris off Iris fps fps ramp ramp ramp Iris PROG compen sation WRC 5.4 Using the menus 5.4.1 Main menu The main menu is indicated by a black bar in the top right corner of the display ➪ photo .
32 OFF ON IRIS RAMP SET/ SEL/ MODE OPEN RUN CAM WRC READY PHASE ,Iris WRC-1 fps, Iris user max max Iris 50% Iris off Iris fps fps ramp ramp ramp Iris compen sation WRC Note: If exposure compensation is not possible with the set options – e.
33 5.4.2 Submenus The submenus are used to define the end-stops of the handwheel and all relevant limit and fixed values. 5.4.2.1 Limit values A so-called limit value is either the left or the right end-stop of the handwheel, or the start and end value of a time- controlled ramp.
34 OFF ON IRIS RAMP SET/ SEL/ MODE OPEN RUN CAM WRC READY PHASE ,Iris WRC-1 fps, Iris user max max Iris 50% Iris off Iris fps fps ramp ramp ramp Iris PROG compen sation WRC • Press the MODE button to change from the main menu to a submenu.
35 Using the menus.
36 fps PROG 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.
37 OFF ON IRIS RAMP SET/ SEL/ MODE OPEN RUN CAM WRC READY PHASE Iris max Iris 50% Iris off fps fps ramp ramp ramp Iris PROG compen sation WRC 5.5 Contr olling the iris (master value: Iris) If the aperture of the lens (iris) is to be controlled by the WRC-1, a lens motor CLM-2 must be mounted on the camera and connected to the UMC-1/URM-1.
38 First the end-stops of the lens must be calibrated and the engraved T -stops must be assigned in the WRC-1 (as described below) for each lens being used. As the end-stops of the iris ring on the ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed, the ARRIMACROS may not be used with the LCS or the WRC-1 system.
39 Note: Depending on the selected function and com- pensation, this input menu can also be found in other relevant positions by repeatedly pressing the MODE button.
40 5.5.1.1 Loading iris tables for Zeiss Ultra Primes, V ariable Primes, High-speed, Standard or user-defined lenses (‘TBL LOAD’) The iris tables for the factor y pre-defined lenses require that a standard gear ring is used on the l ens motor (50 teeth).
41 Pre-defined lens types are: Display: Lens set: UP ARRI Zeiss Ultra Primes V Ar P ARRI Zeiss V ariable Primes HS 35 ARRI Zeiss High-speed lenses for 35mm film Std35 ARRI Zeiss Standard lenses for 35.
42 •‘ ADJ ’ now flashes in the first line of the display . A T -stop value is shown in the second line. • Adjust the iris ring 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 ’ .
43 • Press the MODE button to go back to the table menu (TBL LOAD, TBL DEL, TBL EDIT , TBL STORE). • T o go back to the main menu press of the MODE button again.
44 5.5.1.2 Programming an iris table for other lenses (‘TBL EDIT’) • 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.
45 • Press the CAL button on the WMU-1 to start the calibration process before entering any values. • T urn the handwheel until ‘ TBL EDIT ’ is displayed.
46 Not e: If the T -stop scale of the lens being used is linear , it is sufficient to enter just two T -stops, which must be 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 .
47 5.5.1.3 Storing an iris table (‘TBL STORE’) After assigning the T -stops the resulting iris table can be stored for later use. • Press the MODE button in the submenu for assigning the T -stops to go back to the table menu (TBL LOAD, TBL DEL, TBL EDIT , TBL STORE).
48 5.5.1.4 Loading a user-defined iris table (‘TBL LOAD’) • 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.
49 m ft h:min TC U B fps e n d sec:f b a t 3 12 4 8 7 6 5 PROG asy j am filter R The WRC-1 is not able to check whether the selected user-defined iris table is actually compatible with the lens being used.
50 • If the lens has been successfully calibrated, ‘ ADJ ’ flashes in the first line of the display . A T -stop value is shown in the second line. • Adjust the iris ring of the lens to the displayed value using the handwheel. • The T -stop is assigned by pressing the SET button.
51 No te : If a previously programmed iris table is re-edited, the corresponding table must first be loaded from its memor y area as described above. The handwheel must then be turned in the table menu (TBL LOAD, TBL DEL, TBL EDIT , TBL STORE) until ‘ EDIT ’ is displayed in the second line.
52 fps Iris comp. off 5.5.2 Iris / compensation of f The iris can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel. Dif ferences in exposure are not automatically compensated for . The main menu shows ‘ IRIS ’ in the first display line, and the currently adjusted T -stop in the second line.
53 selected speed cannot be attained with this camera). Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started! Note: T o 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.
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.
55 5.5.3 Iris / compensation shutter angle The iris can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Iris). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the mirror shutter angle. The visible depth of field can be altered with this function.
56 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 the iris wide open a lens-related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur , looking like an incorrect exposure.
57 • 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 to compen- sate the exposure while the iris is adjusted with the handwheel.
58 fps fps Iris comp. user 5.5.4 Iris / compensation user Using the handwheel, the iris can be manually adjusted within the user-defined end-stops, simultaneously together with the values for the shutter angle and the camera speed.
59 In the user mode, all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time, as in the other WRC modes. For this reason, ramp durations may be different, compared to those in the other WRC modes.
60 Note: T o 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.
61 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the values for the minimum and maximum camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. The first display line shows the value for the left end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop.
62 PROG PROG fps PROG PROG ramp Iris comp. off 5.5.5 Ramp iris / compensation of f The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button (ramp, definition see Glossar y).
63 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.
64 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture of the lens can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the aper ture, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
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.
66 PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG ramp Iris comp. < ) 5.5.6 Ramp iris / compensation shutter angle The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted within the pre-set limit values (master value: Iris) over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button (ramp, definition see Glossar y).
67 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 funct.
68 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the aper ture, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
69 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The fixed value for the camera speed is defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o enter the the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above.
70 fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG ramp Iris comp. user PROG 5.5.7 Ramp iris / compensation user The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted, together with the shutter angle (if controlled by .
71 In the user mode, all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time, as in the other WRC modes. For this reason, ramp durations may be different, compared to those in the other WRC modes.
72 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 star ted, 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.
73 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the aper ture, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
74 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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.
75 • 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 seconds) needed for a projection at a selected standard projection speed: 24, 25 and 30 fps are available.
76 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.
77 5.6 Contr olling the mirr or shutter angle For cameras without an electronically adjustable mirror shutter , the warning ‘ NO ANGLE ’ is displayed in the main menu when selecting a function for the shutter angle.
78 fps < ) comp. off 5.6.1 Shutter angle / compensation of f The mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel.
79 set manually = ‘ OFF ANGLE ’ ). Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started! By pressing the SET button, the currently set T -stop (if con- trolled by the WRC-1) can be displayed in the first display line, and the currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line.
80 fps < ) comp. Iris 5.6.2 Shutter angle / compensation iris The mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Shutter angle). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the iris of the lens.
81 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 funct.
82 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 is shown in the other display line.
83 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the fixed value for the camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above.
84 fps fps < ) comp. User 5.6.3 Shutter angle / compensation user Using the handwheel, the mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the user-defined end-stops, simultaneously together with the values for the camera speed and the iris (if controlled by the WRC-1).
85 In the user mode, all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time, as in the other WRC modes. For this reason, ramp durations may be different, compared to those in the other WRC modes. The main menu shows the symbol ’ ) ‘ and the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first display line.
86 Note: T o 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 pro- grammed settings. The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running.
87 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the values for the minimum and maximum camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. The first display line shows the value for the left end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop.
88 PROG PROG fps PROG PROG ramp < ) comp. off 5.6.4 Ramp shutter angle / compensation of f The mirror shutter angle is continuously adjusted within the pre-defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (ramp, definition see Glossar y).
89 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 funct.
90 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the fixed values for the aper ture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. The display shows full T -stops followed by the tenth of a T -stop.
91 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 back to the main menu.
92 ramp < ) comp. Iris PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG 5.6.5 Ramp shutter angle / compensation iris The shutter angle is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Shutter angle).
93 By pressing the SET button, the currently set camera speed can be shown in the second display line. Note The following warnings may be displayed: ‘ IRIS TBL ’ – a valid iris table has not yet.
94 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum shutter angle can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the shutter angle, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
95 The maximum aperture (smallest T -stop number) corresponds to the selected minimum shutter angle. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o enter the fixed value for the camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu.
96 ramp < ) comp. User PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG 5.6.6 Ramp shutter angle / compensation user The shutter angle is continuously adjusted, simultaneously together with the aperture .
97 In the user mode, all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time, as in the other WRC modes. For this reason, ramp durations may be different, compared to those in the other WRC modes. The main menu shows the symbol ’ ) ‘ and the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first display line.
98 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 ’ ).
99 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values (minimum and maximum shutter angle) can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the shutter angle, the second line shows the value at the end of the ramp.
100 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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.
101 • 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 seconds) needed for a projection at a selected standard projection speed: 24, 25 and 30 fps are available.
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.
103 ramp fps comp.off fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG ramp fps comp.Iris PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG 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.
104 5.7 Contr olling the camera speed 5.7.1 Speed / compensation of f The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel.
105 fps comp. off fps fps • 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 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.
106 fps comp. Iris fps fps 5.7.2 Speed / compensation iris The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the iris of the lens while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel.
107 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 func.
108 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The end-stops for the handwheel (mini- mum and maximum camera speed) can be defined. The first display line shows the value for the left handwheel end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop.
109 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.
110 fps comp. < ) fps fps 5.7.3 Speed / compensation shutter angle The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the mirror shutter angle.
111 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 func.
112 fps comp.Iris < ) 50% fps fps If the compensation range available for the shutter angle is exceeded (e.g. the start shutter angle is at the beginning or end of the adjustment range), the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘ ANGLE RANGE ’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu mode.
113 5.7.4 Speed / compensation iris and shutter angle 50% The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the iris and the shutter angle at equal proportions.
114 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 the iris wide open a lens-related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur , looking like an incorrect exposure.
115 If the compensation range available for the shutter angle is exceeded (e.g. the start shutter angle is at the beginning or end of the adjustment range), the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘ ANGLE RANGE ’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu.
116 fps comp.max. Iris fps fps 5.7.5 Speed / compensation max. iris The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for by adjusting the aperture of the lens.
117 Note: 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. By pressing the SET button, the automatically adjusted mirror shutter angle can be shown in the first display line.
118 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the left and right end-stop 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.
119 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the adjustment range for the mirror shutter angle, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above.
120 fps comp.max. < ) fps fps 5.7.6 Speed / compensation max. shutter angle The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for by adjusting the mirror shutter angle.
121 By pressing the SET button, 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.
122 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the left and right end-stop 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.
123 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 iris can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel.
124 fps fps comp.user fps 5.7.7 Speed / compensation user Using the handwheel, the camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops, simultaneously together with the values for the shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the iris (if controlled by the WRC-1).
125 In the user mode, all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time, as in the other WRC modes. For this reason, ramp durations may be different, compared to those in the other WRC modes. The first line of the main menu shows the currently adjusted shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1).
126 Not e: T o 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.
127 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the values for the minimum and maximum aperture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. The first display line shows the value for the left end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop.
128 ramp fps comp.off fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG 5.7.8 Ramp speed / compensation of f The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (ramp, definition see Glossar y).
129 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 func.
130 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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.
131 • 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 seconds) needed for a projection at a selected standard projection speed: 24, 25 and 30 fps are available.
132 ramp fps comp.Iris PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG 5.7.9 Ramp speed / compensation iris The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Camera speed).
133 By pressing the SET button, the currently set shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) can be shown in the first display line. Note The following warnings may be displayed: ‘ IRIS TBL ’ – .
134 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
135 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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 to go to the next submenu.
136 ramp fps comp. < ) PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG 5.7.10 R a m p speed / compensation shutter angle The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Camera speed).
137 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 func.
138 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
139 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o define the fixed value for the aper ture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu.
140 ramp fps comp.Iris/ < ) 50% PROG PROG fps PROG PROG fps PROG PROG 5.7.11 Ramp speed / compensation iris and shutter angle 50% The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Camera speed).
141 By pressing the SET button, the currently 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.
142 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
143 If the compensation range available with the shutter angle is exceeded, the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘ ANGLE RANGE ’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu.
144 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program.
145 • 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 seconds) needed for a projection at a selected standard projection speed: 24, 25 and 30 fps are available.
146 ramp fps comp.max. Iris PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps 5.7.12 R a m p speed / compensation max. iris The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after the RAMP button is pressed in the camera run (master value: Camera speed).
147 The ‘ PROG ’ symbol indicates that a time-controlled ramp function has been selected. By pressing the SET button, the currently adjusted shutter angle can be shown in the first display line.
148 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
149 If the compensation range available with the shutter angle is exceeded, the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘ ANGLE RANGE ’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu.
150 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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.
151 • 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 seconds) needed for a projection at a selected standard projection speed: 24, 25 and 30 fps are available.
152 ramp fps comp.max. < ) PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps 5.7.13 R a m p speed / compensation max. shutter angle The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre- defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after the RAMP button is pressed in the camera run (master value: Camera speed).
153 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 func.
154 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp.
155 If the compensation range available with the iris is exceeded (e.g. the start value 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.
156 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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.
157 • 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 seconds) needed for a projection at a selected standard projection speed: 24, 25 and 30 fps are available.
158 ramp fps comp.user PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG 5.7.14 R a m p speed / compensation user The camera speed is continuously adjusted, together with the iris (if controlled by the WRC-1) and.
159 In the user mode, all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time, as in the other WRC modes. For this reason, ramp durations may be different, compared to those in the other WRC modes. The main menu shows the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first line.
160 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 ’ ).
161 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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 start value of the shutter angle is shown in the first display line, and the end value is shown in the second line.
162 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. T o 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.
163 6. W arnings W arnings ar e only displayed in the WRC mode, and only in the main menu ➪ photo (indicated by a black bar in the top right of the display). In CAM mode, only warnings are displayed, which also appear on the camera display . All flashing displays (including LEDs) indicate a warning.
164 The connected camera is in the program mode; the program activated in the camera has priority . The camera program must be deactivated if the WRC-1 is to be used for controlling (see Camera instruction manual). A single frame unit is attached to the camera.
165 m ft h:min TC U B fps e n d sec:f b a t 3 12 4 8 7 6 5 PROG asy j am filter R The selector switch on the camera is not set to PS/CCU (or to CCU on the ARRIFLEX 535A). Set the camera selector switch to PS/CCU. With the ARRIFLEX 535A only a fixed reverse speed of 25 fps is available via the WRC-1.
166 No iris motor is connected to the UMC-1, a CLM-1 is connected as the iris motor , or the IRIS sliding switch is set to OFF and a function has been selected which requires the iris to be controlled or the calibration process is running.
167 The programmed camera speed values lie outside of the available range (e.g. the WRC-1 has been programmed for a high- speed camera, but a standard model is now connected). The ramp time cannot be executed for technical reasons. Set an executable (longer) ramp time.
168 m ft h:min TC U B fps e n d sec:f b a t 3 12 4 8 7 6 5 PROG asy j am filter R W arnings when programming iris tables A T -stop has been programmed which cannot be correct, e.g. T -stop 2.0 cannot lie between 2.8 and 4. The incorrectly positioned value must be deleted and reset.
169 The T -stop 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.
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.
171 7. Quick guide This quick guide is aimed at users who have already read the instruction manual, and who are ver y familiar with the system. W arning: no reference is made in this chapter to possible operating errors – this chapter therefore does not include any warnings! for iris control additionally CLM-2 .
172 OFF ON IRIS RAMP SET/ SEL/ MODE OPEN RUN CAM WRC READY PHASE ,Iris WRC-1 fps, Iris user max max Iris 50% Iris off Iris fps fps ramp ramp ramp Iris PROG compen sation W RC 7.2 Basic operating modes 7.2.1 CAM mode Set the WRC/CAM sliding switch to CAM.
173 7.3 Operation With the WRC-1 the - cameral speed, - the mirror shutter angle and - the iris of the lens can be adjusted using the handwheel. Programs (ramps) can be created to automatically adjust the controlled operating functions for a pre-defined period of time.
174 7.3.1 Iris control • Before using the iris control functions, the T -stops engraved on the lens being used must be assigned in the WRC-1 and the lens ’ end-stops must be calibrated.
175 • Loading factor y-defined or previously programmed lenses: Press the SEL button and select the required lens set using the handwheel. Display: Lens set: UP ARRI Zeiss Ultra Primes V Ar P ARRI Z.
176 however be at least four T -stops apart, in order to define the iris table. If the iris scale is not linear , all the T -stops must be programmed. After programming the iris table, the T -stops on the iris ring of the lens must be controlled by adjusting with the handwheel and visually checking the lens.
177 7.3.2 Entering values The main menu is indicated by a black bar ➪ photo in the top right corner of the display . The currently adjusted value and the value of one of the two possible exposure compensation options are shown in the display .
178 The ramp duration is set, the screen time is displayed when a corresponding function is selected, and the reading ‘ CONST LIGHT ’ confirms a constant exposure resulting from the values set in the user-defined mode.
179 fps PROG 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.
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.
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.
182 ramp fps comp.off fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG ramp fps comp.Iris PROG PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG 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.
183 8. Glossar y Adjusting: The ter m ‘ adjust ’ as used in this instruction manual describes a manual alteration of one of the adjustable parameters using the handwheel. Ram p: The term ‘ ramp ’ describes adjustment actions which run automatically over a predefined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run, i.
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186 Index.
187 10. Index Index A ADJ ..................................................... 42, 45, 50, 175 adjustments ...................................................... 13, 183 under 6 fps .......................................................... 30 ANGLE RANGE .
188 Index iris / angle 50 % ................................................. 15 max. angle .......................................................... 15 max. iris .............................................................. 15 off .................
189 Index E electronically adjustable mirror shutter ................ 77, 165 elements for operating ............................................... 25 end value ................................................................. 33 end-stops ..........
190 Index IRIS RANGE ................................ 29, 82, 94, 109, 115, 122, 134, 143, 155, 167 IRIS sliding switch ........................... 13, 26, 37, 38, 166 iris socket ................................................................. 23 iris table .
191 Index M main menu ............................................................. 163 master values ................................... 13, 173, 178, 183 memor y area ................................................ 39, 47, 48 number ...............
192 Index radio link ................................................................. 17 ramp ............................................................... 13, 183 angle .................................................................. 14 duration .
193 Index speed settings ........................................................... 25 on the camera ..................................................... 28 standard lenses ................................................. 41, 175 standard t-stop range .
194 Index U UC-C1 ....................................................... 17, 20, 171 UC-R1 ........................................................ 17, 21, 171 Ultra Primes ................................................ 39, 41, 175 UMC-1 ..........
195 WRC-1: Iris Table Editing select standard-lens: select lens group: select focal length: tbl LOAd press SEL to confirm press SEL to confirm UP UP 10, 14, 16 … dO CAL Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu.
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