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ARRI WRC-1 User's Manual

1. 28 eue Me 25 single frame unit ER add 164 SINGLE FRANE 2 164 slave values em 13 173 183 sliding switch IRIS AE P dada teres 13 26 37 38 166 PS CCU NORM 26 171 WRC CAM PER 12 25 26 172 socket EM eek 21 24 171 IRIS 23 2 20 171 speed POM PS is escis 11 SPEED 29 167 speed settings 25 E oen 28 standard lenses e A1 175 standard t stop range sss 45 46 en Bici RR m 33 STORE e Aedes T A7 176 storing of programs and 28 stroboscopic effects 11 SWOR ESU aeee eee dette tet 164 submenu 32 33 178 iss MC DT 39 switch ON FOE Me C 27 173 symbol cun uL APA D I Cue 59 71 explanation of the symbols 7 M LE DE 7 t stop scale liie o conde t 46 Scns Sat 46 bstops c 45 168 169 ASSIGNING 38 45 174 42 46 175 CLO
2. 39 175 27 29 select standard lens press MODE key to leave menu adive lens table deleting adive lens table editing press SEL to confirm MODE valves can be checked VArP handwheel HS 35 Sid 35 USEr HS 16 Sid 16 v v v press SEL press SEL press SEL to confirm to confirm to confirm USEr 1 10 v press SEL y to confirm do CAL v press adjust F XX adjusted value CALkey with handwheel must be press SET within the tolerance to confirm donE 1 second handwheel press SEL fo confirm press SEL to confirm tabel is deleted 1 second MODE Edit press SH Coming from to confirm WRC 1 Iris Table Editing adive lens table storing edit F1 0 64 CLOSE MODE I means A valve is stored in this position v select with handwheel press SEL to confirm Adj 1 FXX v adjust with handwheel press SEL to confirm MODE select number with handwheel 1 second display blinking action
3. 17 universal radio module sees 17 UnimoUhflng ir opo cos Ae EH 24 17 19 37 171 tee ds 48 user mode 15 58 70 84 96 124 158 user defined A1 175 v values enteng EE E 177 Variable Primes 39 41 175 viewfinder checking sss 51 vignetting 2 53 57 60 63 67 72 88 93 98 107 114 117 121 126 133 137 147 153 160 AVAS E ut oA AN E E eM dra 164 Ww WAO T 17 171 29 163 WDBUSZ 17 171 5 24 171 EHE 24 171 wireless handgrip 24 Wireless main 17 wireless mode oS 17 wireless operation 19 d SERRE EL IMS 17 171 WRC mode eee 13 26 28 WRC rotary switch 4 22 13 14 25 173 testet e c ERE 17 24 171 WRC CAM sliding switch 12 25 26 172 7 Zeiss High speed 175 Zeiss standard lenses 175 Zeiss Ultra Primes 39 175 Zeiss Variable Primes
4. 25 Ipse euh c emi ee erasers RET 14 functions A M MS 12 ANa e pM 23 40 raaa le eerie a 40 adapter ring zc het aieo cedet o lia cee ees 40 relive ls Ae ERREUR EE 40 H handwheel enn 12 25 33 34 39 BHELSIDDS o 33 without function 31 High speed lenses 41 175 high speed lenses seen 41 n 27 29 inconsistent exposure 11 p c 14 defining end stops limit values 53 56 60 64 68 73 86 99 127 148 167 memory areas 39 uei ER CC 166 171 ON OFF switch e 26 37 open temporarily sss 51 FING sts M nen 45 NA s 38 Index Index IRIS RANGE 29 82 94 109 115 122 134 143 155 167 IRIS sliding switch 13 26 37 38 166 An 23 dI ES o e 38 166 174 CHECKING sites cette be teda 42 46 50 175 CLOSE position 46 51 deleting an old table 44 end stops programming
5. y Bujoru 36 5 5 Controlling the iris master value lris 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 Note iris can only be adjusted using CLM 2 motors If a CLM 1 motor is used the warning NO IRIS is displayed When switching on the WRC 1 the IRIS sliding switch is used to determine whether the WRC 1 IRIS ON or another unit e g a WFU 1 IRIS OFF controls the connected iris motor The IRIS sliding switch must be set to ON before turning on the WRC 1 If the IRIS sliding switch is not set to ON and an operating mode is selected which requires an iris motor the warning NO IRIS is displayed This warning is also displayed if the IRIS sliding switch is set to although a CLM 2 motor has not yet been connected In this case the CLM 2 motor must be connected to the IRIS socket on the UMC 1 A OPEN MODE ramp Iris 4 ramp lt ramp fps fps ER IRIS sliding switch SE SE a RAMP Y Iris ER lris 50 Y Ud d max Iris 37 First the end stops of the lens must be calibrated andthe 5 5 1 Assigning the T stops engraved T stops must be assigned in the WRC 1 as when the WRC 1 is switched on with the IRIS sliding switch set to the position ON Press the MODE
6. 172 ict e maia 40 48 174 175 programming 44 EAS Lae 51 standard iris scale eee 46 175 STOFING eiii deett m HH b s 47 176 t stop scale linear sx 215 51 t stop scale non 51 wrong memory area 49 Wrong selecl once utt enit 49 IRIS IBL re teretes 38 40 44 166 174 L lle GERE ERU EET 25 ICD eere e UR 27 ec TT 17 LED e 27 30 27 RUIN eM 12 25 lens control motor ee 17 37 LENS ERROR aeree eere rer tet 49 168 lenses factory defined suus 40 175 focal lengh sace nourrir isse ets ie et 41 Highspeed a 41 pre defined iae 40 selection REPE OS ET nee 40 several lenses remote controlled 21 Standard erase sp e mem etiain 41 Ultia PEIIGS oce RR Al user defined 41 44 175 Variable Pri SS 41 limit values 2 33 183 OS 163 master values 13 173 178 183 memory een 39 47 48 AUM DET c cte bt ioo 47 H OI
7. 48 mirror shutter angle on the camera sse 28 electronically adjustable 77 mode d IL e Cu Dee 12 163 prodr amisit tr DUO DU ues 164 WV RG S Er Ed 13 MODE button 12 25 32 34 172 177 motor eec e e PRESS 17 22 37 166 171 MOUNTING 24 NO ANGLE 77 165 NGO FUNG 30 163 ING IRIS S 28 2 reto e 23 37 166 phase amt t trek EDU e Ld 30 INCORM nuc URS 26 NOT toten epum 26 165 OFF AINGLE ir eterne 81 ON button 27 173 ONLY 25 ettet eee nde eiie 165 OPEN button 12 25 26 51 172 operating elements accende 25 P PHASE button 12 25 26 172 PRETI eM 164 pre defined lenses sss 40 PROG ve ie dnte tens 31 62 66 71 88 92 97 128 132 136 140 147 152 159 177 PROG ciate Aes 25 program modu edu dba tet LE 164 projection speed o ees esecttels 183 ES C CULO a oco cratere 25 PS CCU sliding switch ierat 26 171 R RA ettet 62 88 128 radio channel 21 21 SOMING a a 21 radio 0 00
8. 17 27 Index Index 192 PG 03 MTs uu etri ferite e eh 17 IIT D DEPT 13 183 ele DL l4 cesses 178 DIM RR 14 14 reversing 63 67 72 89 93 98 129 133 137 141 147 153 160 E 13 59 71 85 97 125 159 e e No 30 RAMP button 0000 0 12 25 31 range of functions 9 READY ien hebes etos toties 27 30 v ederent ewe ep Mr t 30 lighl updqed o s Dea ee ee UE 30 RELEASE b tOri oce 18 WE TUN PEE ETT 25 iIIa ts 27 rotary switch COMPENSATION 13 15 25 165 173 Ac eee 13 14 25 173 20 171 RUIN GED hia Beccles ee 12 25 5 safety Instructions o tete imas 7 screen TIME 74 100 131 135 139 145 151 157 162 178 183 oU ERE 164 SEGIRANGE ash ict D HR 167 SEL button 12 25 34 39 172 175 177 SET button 12 25 32 34 172 175 177 setting values on the 28 rl 17 shutter angle mechanically locked 165 setting on the camera
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10. 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 This defines the entire iris table DONE is shown on the display for one second The display then shows TBL in the first line and the letter F and a T stop value in the second line The individual T stops available for this lens must now be checked using the handwheel An l is shown in the first line of the display next to TBL for every T stop programmed for this lens Note full T stops are accessible for checking to speed up the process in this mode After loading the iris table all individual T stops on the lens must be checked by adjusting with the handwheel in order to avoid incorrect exposures Press the MODE button to go back to the table menu TBL LOAD TBL DEL TBL EDIT TBL STORE Togo back to the main menu press of the MODE button again Controlling the Iris 43 Controlling the Iris 44 r dont 5 5 1 2 Programming an iris table for other lenses TBL EDIT If IRIS TBE flashes on the display when the WRC 1 is switched on the MODE button must be pressed once to enter the TBL LOAD mode If a lens has already been selected and the T stops have been assigned previously the menu for selecting the lens can be entered in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS
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12. and the COMPENSATION rotary switch set to OFF by pressing the MODE button three times t The values for the last lens used may still be stored and active in the WRC 1 All settings and the active iris table should therefore always be checked in order to avoid incorrect exposures To delete an old assignement iris table turn the handwheel until DEL is shown in the second line of the display Then press the SEL button TBI flashes in the first line Press the SET button to finally delete the old assignement DONE is shown on the display for one second Press the CAL button on the WMU 1 to start the calibration process before entering any values Turn the handwheel until TBL EDIT is displayed Press the SEL button to go to the input mode Turn the handwheel to the left until the first T stop of the iris ring of the lens being used is shown in the second line of the display This must be a full T stop from the standard T stop range Then press the SEL button ADJ now flashes in the first line of the display Adjust the iris ring of the lens 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 TBI In case you need to delete this assignment press the SET button again The I next to TBL disappears again Turn the handwheel until the next T stop on the iris ring of the lens being u
13. If the iris control is not activated IRIS sliding switch OFF the OPEN button serves as the PHASE button on the camera The left rotary switch WRC the parameter which is to be changed master value for definition see Glossary camera speed e shutter angle or iris The right rotary switch COMPENSATION is for setting how the change in exposure caused by the adjustment is to be compensated for slave values for definition see Glossary is for selecting Example the WRC rotary switch is set to fps the COMPEN SATION rotary switch is set to Iris The camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel while the WRC 1 automatically keeps the film exposure constant adjusting the iris of the lens Depending on the chosen settings and the compensation method different ramp times are possible The minimum ramp time is calculated by the WRC 1 Note The term adjust as used in this instruction manual describes each direct adjustment of a parameter using the handwheel Parallel to this adjustment the WRC 1 can automatically compensate the resultant difference in exposure The term ramp describes adjustment actions which automatically take place over a predefined period of time i e these actions are not directly controlled using the handwheel They run con tinuously for a predefined period of time after pressing the RAMP button Resultant differences in exposure can also be compensated for 13 1
14. SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect 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 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed L Controlling the Camera Speed ramp fps 5 7 14 speed comp user compensation user IBUDF SPEEd The camera speed is continuously adjusted together with 5200 the iris if controlled by the WRC 1 and the mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 within the freely SEC definable limits over a pre defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run w on c5 9 f appropriate values are se
15. 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 This is indicated in the first line with an I next to TBL This defines the entire iris table DONE is displayed for one second The display then shows TBL in the first line and the letter F and a T stop value in the second line All individual T stops must be checked by adjusting with the handwheell An I is shown in the first line of the display next to TBL for every T stop assigned for this lens t After loading the iris table all individual T stops on the lens must be checked by adjusting with the handwheel in order to avoid incorrect exposures Press the MODE button to go back to the table menu TBL LOAD TBL DEL TBL EDIT TBL STORE To go back to the main menu press of the MODE button again Note previously programmed iris table is re edited the corresponding table must first be loaded from its memory 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 Confirm with the SEL button to return to the edit mode for this table 5 5 1 5 Important instructions for programming the iris of the lens If the lens has a CLOSE position this must also be defined as the iris table only applies up
16. WRC Wireless Remote Control Instruction Manual As of June 2000 ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPY RIGHT THEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION CD ROM pisks 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 IRIS sliding switch RUN LED WRC CAM sliding switch READY LED SEL button MODE button SET button OPEN PHASE RAMP button button WRC COMPENSATION rotary switch rotary switch handwheel RELEASE button radio channel ON button RUN LED 7j RUN button 1 Contents 2 Safety Instructions 7 Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual 7 Product specifications esse 7 3 Initr ducti n ec pegada get 9 3 1 Some typical applications 10 Exposure compensation 10 Altering the depth of field 10 Speed eec natant eet 11 2 2 12 Ge CCAM mode a 12 52 2
17. 5 3 Important instructions 28 TBE EDIE 44 5 5 1 3 Storing an iris table 5 4 Using the menus i eke rere 31 TBE STOREY ERE 47 pM 31 5 5 1 4 Loading a user defined iris table 542 Submenis teretes 33 TBE LOAD i 48 5 4 2 1 Limityalues MEER 33 5 5 1 5 Important instructions 5 4 2 2 Fixed Vales seu ud UR IUE 33 for programming the iris of the lens 51 5 5 2 compensation 52 5 5 3 Iris compensation shutter angle 55 5 5 4 lris compensation 58 5 5 5 Ramp iris compensation off 62 5 5 6 Ramp iris compensation shutter angle 66 5 57 Ramp iris compensation 70 5 7 1 5 7 2 5 7 3 5 7 4 5 7 5 5 7 6 5 7 7 Controlling the mirror shutter angle master value Shutter angle 77 Shutter angle compensation off 78 Shutter angle compensation iris 80 Shutter angle compensation user 84 Ramp shutter angle compensation off 88 Ramp shutter angle compensation iris 92 Ramp shutter angle compensation user 96 Controlling the camera speed master value Speed 104 Speed compensation 104 Speed compensation ir
18. 5 4 2 2 Fixed values The remaining parameters for the film exposure are defined in the following submenus Example If the camera speed has been selected as the parameter to be adjusted the shutter angle and the aperture of the lens must be defined in the next submenus if they are controlled by the WRC 1 If a ramp function has been selected the duration of the ramp must also be entered Note Multiple limit values are defined if changes in exposure are automatically compensated for example Iris compensated with the shutter angle the aperture of the lens alters during the adjust ment master value and the shutter angle is adjusted automatically as a compensation One of the two limit values for the shutter angle can be assigned the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 It must be ensured that the available adjustment range is not exceeded 33 34 SEL button EL SET button OPEN Y Ea PHASE ramp Iris ramped ramp fps 4 50 Y max Iris e max lt handwheel Press the MODE button to change from the main menu to a submenu Each further press of the MODE button takes the user to the next submenu until the main menu mode reappears n a submenu press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to activate the edit mode in which values can be defined The flashing digits can be edited using the handwheel By pressing the SE
19. Controlling the Shutter Angle 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 The visible depth of field can be altered with this function If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The main menu shows in the first display line the currently adjusted mirror shutter angle The second display line shows the currently adjusted T stop of the lens which is automatically calculated within the pre defined limit values 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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
20. With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed 117 Controlling the Camera Speed 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 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 other positions The first digits are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values the second display line can be set accordingly RaBLE r HnbE Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the aperture of the lens can be defined Both the aperture and the shutter angle if necessary are automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel The two limit values minimum and maximum T stop can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes This
21. if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning a However the exposure may be incorrect rAn6E Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling the Shutter Angle PROG 2400 50450 PROG 1onn 5 6 6 Ramp shutter angle compensation user The shutter angle is continuously adjusted simultaneously together with the aperture if controlled by the WRC 1 and the camera speed within the freely definable limits over a pre defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run If appropriate values are selected either the exposure can be kept at a constant level or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris lt or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined The ramp is started while the camera is running by pressing the RAMP button In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu Differences in exposure are not automatically
22. tions are set to O by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the aperture of the lens if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above The start value of the aperture is shown in the first display line and the end value is shown in the second line If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered during the ramp Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed N Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The r
23. 166 171 console teu cca 17 22 171 console mounting ca 22 CLOSE position 46 51 compensation ope deer UNE E 15 Qu E EE 15 Index 187 Index iris anale S0 25 cocto ode le te dee dede fads 15 15 C EE 15 pl conis unen etat eum Nc 15 rotary switch suus 13 15 25 165 173 E 15 CONST LIGHT 61 73 87 99 127 161 178 D dark Phase pb E 30 ea LEE Ed 34 delay adjusting ramps 022 44 30 depth of field 10 11 55 66 80 92 displays ueteres iiu I cp 25 NE IM E 42 45 50 175 ANGLE RANGE 29 56 68 112 115 118 138 143 149 167 CONST LIGHT 61 73 87 99 127 161 178 DO CAL C uror ceca e EE 41 48 166 po C EE 42 44 50 MEE 168 ettet m ts 169 IRIS RANGE 29 82 94 109 115 122 134 143 155 167 IRIS TBL e 38 40 44 166 174 LENS ERROR 2 rrr te etes 49 168 2 77 165 30 163 TIT 37 166 NOT Poy CGU 165 OFE ANGLE oie tol dont hae 81 165 PR imc 164 22222 000000 31 62 66 71 88 92 9
24. For this reason ramp durations may be different compared to those in the other WRC modes The main menu shows the symbol lt in the first display line for adjusting the shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the currently adjusted T stop if controlled by the WRC 1 By pressing the SET button the currently adjusted mirror shutter angle can be shown in the first line of the display The current camera speed is displayed in the second 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBI a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 user mode has been exceeded example the selected speed cannot be attained 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camer
25. RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera can be started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To 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 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 valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed Q Controlling the Camera Speed 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The first digits in the first dis
26. WRC oe a ain omi de reti 13 3 2 2 1 Overview of the settings available with the WRC rotary switch 14 3 2 2 2 Overview of the settings available with the COMPENSATION rotary switch 15 4 Set p ioo eene uel 17 4 1 WRC 1 in wireless mode 17 Required system components 17 4 1 1 Mounting the WRC 1 on the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 18 4 1 2 Attaching the UMC 1 and URM 1 to the camera uso ded ba adque 19 Setup with Iris control 22 Mounting the CLM 2 motor with without console 22 4 2 WRC 1 in cable mode 24 Required system components 24 4 2 1 Mounting the WRC 1 on the Wireless Handgrip Attachment WHA 1 24 Contents Contents 5 Operation 25 5 5 Controlling the iris master value Iris eee 37 5 1 Operating 25 5 5 1 Assigning the 38 Sod CAM BIOUe dS 25 5 5 1 1 Loading iris tables for Zeiss Ultra Primes 22 27 26 Variable Primes High speed Standard or user defined lenses 5 2 Switching Gs as anre en etes 27 TBE LOAD V EORR 40 5 5 1 2 Programming an iris table for other lenses
27. angle control and the current T stop which is automatically calculated The second line shows the current camera speed 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 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started by pressing t
28. button The full aperture smallest T stop number corresponds to the selected maximum camera speed Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed L N Q Controlling the Camera Speed fps comp user A e A cj c jc c3 cj je col c3 cj C2 C2 m ru ru J RabLE cRaBE tbL no Ir 15 15 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 If appropriate values are selected either the exposure can be kept at a constant level or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris lt or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel Ifa ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for In the user mode all adjustments are not carried
29. button once to enter the input mode e BE described below for each lens being used The adjustable T stops 1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 etc must be correctly assigned in WRC 1 to the various positions t As the end stops of the iris ring on the engraved on the iris ring of the lens The iris cannot be G ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed remotely controlled until the respective positions have been the ARRIMACROS not be used with the assigned This assignment is stored in the WRC 1 in a o LCS or the WRC 1 system table tbl t Before assigning the T stop values and calibrating lens has not yet been selected and the T stops have the end stops of the iris ring of the lens check not yet been assigned condition on delivery from the all the motors you want to use to be firmly factory or the active iris table has been deleted from 0 attached to the support rods of the bridge plate the memory a flashing warning appears IRIS TBL Sx e If a lens has already been selected and T stops have been assigned previously the menu for programming the T stops of the iris is always the last submenu before m returning to the main menu in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS Press the MODE button three times in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS and the COMPENSATION rotary L switch at OFF until TBL LOAD appears on the display 38 Note Depending on
30. button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Iris 75 5 Jao z cogc2o g TE V3 jad c3 4 o c3 o x cj Wa Wa jag j m o Ee jx y gt fou un wu o pee 2 E 8 Y c3 Fog c3 jn c3 co mi r nj gt e lun wi fw o jo ru fun Y Y E d E E E Vs c3 c3 C3 c3 ag u o o rm gt gt fu wi fw 8 v jj un Y Y E ju co Jo 5 4 fn cm Ts OA Va ww jag 0 jo y gt ro un i 9 Y a c3 c2 1 c3 co VT a foo vo LO gt co ui Sf uf foo fe Y A uw 9 C3 Wa jo c gt ru y ou X 5 6 Controlling the mirror shutter angle For cameras without an electronically adjustable mirror shutter the warning NO ANGLE is displayed i
31. camera example shutter angle of the 435 is set manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The limit values 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 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 digits The first digits are confirmed and the decimal posi
32. can be defined The ramp is started while the camera is running by pressing the RAMP button In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for 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 amp in the first line of the display for adjusting the shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the currently adjusted T stop The currently ad justed mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button The currently adjusted camera speed is displayed in the second 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 The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently user mode not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris m
33. can be started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To 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 By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be displayed in the first display line the currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line 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 valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Iris 63 Controlling the Iris 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 aperture and the second line the value at t
34. 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly The first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop If the compensation range available with the shutter 2 angle is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning ANGLE RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the iris the shutter angle or the camera speed must be corrected The 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 Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu To define the adjustment range for the mirror shutter angle use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle display flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is
35. compensated for 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 amp and the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first display line If the iris is controlled by the WRC 1 this is indicated by an F at the end of the first display line The currently adjusted T stop can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button The current camera speed is displayed in the second display line Note Note The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half T stop is shown as 2 8 5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions To 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 user mode The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected fun
36. function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first di
37. 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 An adjusted shutter angle value or the automatically calculated angle lies outside of the available range Set executable limit values for the shutter angle range The adjusted iris limit values or end stops lie outside of the adjustment range of the iris Define new iris limit values or end stops Warnings 167 Warnings 168 Warnings when programming iris tables rm 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 c0 4 lt jy um The adjustment range of iris is not compatible with the selected lens even though it has been re calibrated The selected lens is not compatible with the adjustment range of the choosen lens Use the correct lens or select the right lens when programming If the device is checked and found to be set properly either the end stops of the lens have probably been reset or another iris ring has been mounted In this case the lens can be programmed in the user mode see chapter 5 5 1 2 Programming iris tables for other lenses The T stop value set on the lens lies outside of the permitte
38. go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle 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 Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected shutter angle is confirmed and the decimal is set to O by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle corresponds to the selected minimum camera speed Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed m u o Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above A previously set ramp duration now exceed C L the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green 9 1 6 C and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warni
39. image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenv The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture can be defined The first display line shows the start value of the aperture and the second line the value at the end of the ramp Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds T stop value in the first display line flashes 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 first display line shows the start value of the shutter angle and the second line the value at the end of the ramp Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 start value of the camera speed and the second line the value at the end of the ramp If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONS
40. in the in the WRC 1 In order to avoid inconstant exposure all adjustment processes and ramps under 6 fps are started in the camera s dark phase At these speeds brief delays of up to 0 7 seconds at 1 fps may occur until the adjust ment or the ramp is started A non linar phase is integrated into those adjustment processes and ramps which run at speeds of under 4 fps to avoid inconstant exposures As a result the adjusted parameters do not move continuously In order to operate the WRC 1 the following EPROM versions must be used NVI le 01 50 or higher UMC S eee 01 50 or higher ARRIFLEX 435 2 4 or higher Please contact your nearest ARRI dealer or one of the service stations to update the EPROMs or to acquire the latest software version As the end stops of the iris ring on the ARRIMACROS are changed with the focusing action the ARRIMACROS may not be used with the LCS or the WRC 1 system 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 The currently adjusted value and the value of one of the two possible exposure compensations are shown in the display If PROG is also displayed a time controlled ramp function ramp Iris ramp lt ramp fps has been selected using the WRC rotary switch In this mode the handwheel is without function in the main menu as the ramp is started with the RAMP button
41. is set to O by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle corresponds to the selected minimum camera speed Controlling the Camera Speed If the compensation range available for the shutter fps 9 e angle is exceeded e g the start shutter angle is comp lris lt 50 at the beginning or end of the adjustment range the READY LED flashes green and the warning ANGLE RANGE flashes on the display after F 62 008 returning to the main menu mode The limits for the shutter angle range or the camera speed RnbLET must be corrected The camera can still be t 10000 AnbLE cAnbE started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect te T 0 Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed value for the aperture of the lens if Fab 5 15 7 controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons FH0 0 tbt and the handwheel as described above Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu tr 15 c RaBE Controlling the Camera Speed 112 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 If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO
42. manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started Controlling the Camera Speed 113 Controlling the Camera Speed 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots 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 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 The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined Both the mirror shutter angle and the aperture are automatically adjusted as
43. max Iris comp lris comp off 0 w gc c3 c3 c3 o fu 77 0 IN 0 u c3 co y 0 C3 ru c3 Ia Ww C2 v 6 0 eco c c3 c3 7 uo 0 c3 c3 77 uo EN 0 C2 c3 N nu uw 3B PROG rA t 62000 5200 E 3 10 cgc co 20 PROG c3 c3 on c3 x C2 in ILL LL PROG n U c2 18 F56 PROG F55 0 1800 PROG PROG ConSt t PROG T J 7 SE 3 PROG Ls LO ws un co c ro 1 wu 0 c nu y re ru nu gc un co re ru d un co re ru g b up un co U Controlling the Camera Speed 5 7 Controlling the camera speed 5 7 1 Speed compensation off The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre defined end stops of the handwheel Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for The main menu shows SPEED in the first display line and the currently adjusted camera speed in the second display line By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line and the currently set T stop if control
44. 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 f the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling the Shutter Angle 5 6 4 Ramp shutter angle compensation o 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 Glossary Differences in exposure not automatically compensated for The main menu shows the current mirror shutter angle in the first display line and RA for the ramp function in the second line The PROG symbol indicates that the time controlled ramp function has been selected By pressing the SET button the currently set T stop can be shown in the first display line if controlled by the WRC 1 and the currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected
45. maximum ramp time is 100 seconds 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 SEL T rAnbE Controlling the Iris Controlling the Iris 70 ramp lris comp user F400 PROG 0 F 04000 m co c un C2 co zz x PES im x un En un w C c2 a 8 un co r ru rn LO ru iun co o d o 2 RaBLE D n EN Uu AnBLE rRaBE SPEEd SEL 5 5 7 Ramp iris compensation user The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted together with the shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the camera speed within the freely definable limits over a pre defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run If appropriate values are selected either the exposure can be kept at a constant level or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris lt or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel Ifa ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration
46. on the camera has 1800 been switched off the shutter angle has been set manually the warning OFF ANGLE flashes in the main menu Iris T Switch on the electronic shutter angle control on the tbt camera see camera instruction manual EA The first line of the main menu shows the mirror shutter angle ic 15 cAnbe which is automatically calculated within the per defined limits The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed using the handwheel By pressing the SET button the currently set T stop if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line Controlling the Camera Speed Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter th
47. set using the handwheel The automati cally calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected T stop is confirmed and the decimal set to 0 by pressing the SET button The full aperture smallest T stop number corresponds to the selected maximum camera speed 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 The setting for the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The 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 To 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 back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed fps i 5 7 3 Speed comp lt compensation shutter angle lt The camera speed be manually adjusted within the 52000 pre defined end stops of the handwheel master value Camera speed RnbLE The exposure is automatically compensated for with the 10000 RaBLE c RaBE mirror shutter angle If the electronic shutter angle control
48. 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 aperture of the lens are defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 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 Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected T stop value is confirmed and the deci mal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The full aperture smallest T stop number corresponds to the selected maximum camera speed Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed u Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above m A previously set ramp duration now exceed C L the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green o m 5 C and the warning
49. the camera example shutter angle of the 435 is set manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started Note 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 By pressing the SET button the currently set camera speed can be shown in the second display line Controlling the Iris 55 Controlling the Iris 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots RaBLE Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The left and right end stop of the handwheel minimum and maximum aperture 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be adjusted using the han
50. the Shutter Angle SEL rAnb_E Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Note Note A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds While the ramp duration is being set the display shows the automatically calculated screen time in the first display line which corresponds to the selected projection speed see the next two bullet points 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE
51. the UMC 1 Note All iris related functions of the WRC 1 are not available if the CLM 2 motor is not connected The WRC 1 then displays the NO IRIS warning assembly with console 23 4 2 WRC 1 in cable mode Connected with a cable to the camera only those fuctions of 4 2 1 Mounting the WRC 1 on the the WRC 1 are available which relate to the camera speed Wireless Handgrip Attachment and the shutter angle The iris of the lens cannot be controlled WHA 1 in the cable mode because the iris motor cannot be accessed Ifa control unit is already attached remove it by Required system components pressing the release button Swing out the unit and then remove it by pulling it upwards 2 52087 0 1 5 cable K2 52089 0 Insert the WRC 1 into the available free space on the Tm K2 52070 0 WHA 1 Wireless Handgrip Attachment with the wide black pin pointing forward Then press the WRC 1 onto the WHA 1 until the module WRC 1 audibly snaps into position RELEASE button we Connect the WHA 1 to the CCU socket of the camera using the WC W1 S cable WHA 1 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 The RAMP button corresponds to the PR
52. the displayed value using the handwheel The T stop value is programmed by pressing the SET button This is indicated in the first line by an I next to TBL In case you need to delete a wrong assignment press the SET button again The 1 next to disappears again Turn the handwheel again until the next value given on the iris ring of the lens being used is shown on the display Program this and the next values as described above If the iris scale of the lens being used is linear it is sufficient to enter just two T stop values which must Quick Guide 175 Quick Guide 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 If the created iris table should remain available for later use it must be stored This also applies when an iris table has been re edited Storing iris tables The handwheel must then be turned in the table menu TBL LOAD TBL DEL TBL EDIT TBL STORE until STORE is displayed in the second line Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button STORE is displayed in the first line and the number of the memory area is shown in the second line 10 memory areas are available Select the number of the required memory area u
53. the given end value the remaining rest will be compensated for by the iris of the lens In this case the aperture proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range slave value mirror shutter angle possibly the iris of the lens user With this function ramps can be created which do not result in constant exposure The iris of the lens the shutter angle and the camera speed can be combined as required 15 WMU 1 WRC 1 535 535B 435 16 SR3 RS CCU 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 An Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 with an Universal Radio Module URM 1 must be mounted on the camera The UMC 1 and the URM 1 establish the radio link outgoing from the camera A Lens Control Motor CLM 2 for controlling the iris can be connected to the Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 For details about setting up the LCS components refer also to the LCS instruction manual Note In order to operate the WRC 1 the following EPROM versions must be used WMU 1 01 50 or higher UMC 1 01 50 or higher ARRIFLEX 435 2 4 or higher Please contact your nearest ARRI dealer or one of the service station
54. the second 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 Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBI a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor has not yet been connected user mode readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling the Shutter Angle Note To 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 With most lenses t
55. to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed m Controlling the Camera Speed m ramp fps comp max lris 2c 2 ro ru n ru co c2 c2 c c2 2 co CG 7 ca On SEL T 5 7 12 Ramp 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 The aperture of the lens is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 within the pre defined limit values to compensate the exposure If the adjustment range of the aperture is not sufficient for the given end values the rest will be compensated for by the mirror shutter In this case the shutter angle proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the symbol lt to indicate the shutter
56. with the aperture is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the shutter angle the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect HnbLE Controlling the Camera Speed L Q Controlling the Camera Speed Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel t A previously set ramp duration may now exceed C L 2 the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green 9 1 6 C and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect 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 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds
57. 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly The first display line shows the value for the left handwheel end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop If the compensation range available with the aperture 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 The limit values for the shutter angle the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes 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 One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the T stop display 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 Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected T stop is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET
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59. 2 2 2 Overview of the settings available with the COMPENSATION rotary switch off In the OFF position there is no exposure compensation for the programmed ramp functions or the handwheel adjustments no slave values e Iris In the IRIS position the handwheel adjustments or the pro grammed ramp functions are compensated for by automati cally adjusting the iris of the lens for a constant exposure slave value iris of the lens In the t position the handwheel adjustments or the programmed ramp functions are compensated for by automatically adjusting the mirror shutter angle for a constant exposure slave value mirror shutter angle e Iris lt lt 50 In this mode the exposure compensation is divided equally between the shutter angle of the camera and the iris of the lens slave values iris of the lens mirror shutter angle max Iris In this mode the change in the exposure is compensated for by the iris of the lens If the adjustment range of the iris is not sufficient for the given end values the remaining rest will be compensated for by the mirror shutter angle In this case the shutter angle proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range slave values iris of the lens possibly mirror shutter angle max In this mode the change the exposure is compensated for by the mirror shutter angle If the adjustment range of the shutter angle is insufficient for
60. 4 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 master value camera speed lt In amp mode the mirror shutter angle can be adjusted by turning the handwheel The end stops of the handwheel can be defined by the user for the required shutter angle range master value mirror shutter angle e Iris In the IRIS mode the iris of the lens can be adjusted by turning the handwheel The end stops of the handwheel can be defined by the user for the required aperture range master value iris of the lens ramp fps In the RAMP FPS mode the camera speed is changed from one value to another over a pre defined period time The speed ramp is started by pressing the RAMP button master value camera speed ramp duration ramp lt In the RAMP lt mode the shutter angle is changed from one value to another over a pre defined period time The shutter angle ramp is started by pressing the RAMP button master value mirror shutter angle ramp duration ramp Iris In the RAMP IRIS mode the iris of the lens is changed from one value to another over a pre defined period time The iris ramp is started by pressing the RAMP button master value iris of the lens ramp duration 3
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62. Countries 0 USA Canada Mexico New Zealand Europe except France and Spain 1 USA Canada Mexico New Zealand Europe except France and Spain Europe except Spain USA Canada Mexico New Zealand France Japan Australia Australia Spain O R UOUN 9 see switch setting 0 Switch on the UMC 1 using the ON OFF switch radio channel 21 22 locking lever receptacle ballcatch Setup with lris 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 and screw back the ballcatch with a screwdriver until it disappears completely in the bracket Push the tube flush into the console recep tacle taking care that the slit in the tube points to wards the ballcatch Screw the ballcatch out of the bracket until the tube can no longer be pushed out of the bracket Turn the locking lever until a slight resistance can be felt then press the lever downwards Fasten the motor unit CLM 2 to the console tube Fasten the console to the support rods so that the motor units 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 Connect the CLM 2 motor to the iris socket of
63. E button to go back to the main menu SEE rAnb_E Controlling the Camera Speed Q w o e c5 ru co 2 ru c3 un m on 1 co Un B un em om rq c un ma zu o nu Controlling the Camera Speed i 5 7 11 Ramp speed compensation iris and shutter angle 50 SPEEJg The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre defined limit values over a pre defined period of time after SEL pressing the RAMP button in the camera run master value Camera speed The iris of the lens and the mirror shutter angle are auto no 7 matically adjusted by the WRC 1 to equal proportions within AnbLE the pre defined limit values to compensate the exposure OFF If the iris control is not available the flashing warning AnGLE NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens iri 7 and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 11 tbL The first line of the main menu shows the automatically no IC 1 calculated value of the shutter angle and the symbol F to ic 15 c RaBE indicate the iris control The second line shows the current camera speed The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected o By pressing the SET button the cur
64. ET button The current camera speed is displayed in the second line Note Note The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half T stop is shown as 2 8 5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between the two full T stop positions To 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 user mode The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 Controlling the Camera Speed u Controlling the Camera Speed o 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
65. IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the mirror shutter angle which is automatically adjusted within the pre defined limit values The symbol F at the end of the first line indicates the additional control of the iris The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed using the handwheel 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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
66. IS sliding switch is used when switching on the WRC 1 to determine whether the WRC 1 should control the iris motor IRIS ON or not As the T stops on the ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed the ARRIMACROS may not be used with the LCS or the WRC 1 system 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 Changes in exposure can be compensated for by auto matically adjusting one or two of the other controllable parameters The WRC 1 does not have its own ON OFF switch It is activated via the devices to which it is connected e g the WMU 1 WRC rotary switch is used to select the master value which is to be adjusted camera speed shutter angle iris and determines whether the adjustment is to be made manually using handwheel iris lt fps or whether it is to be time controlled ramp Iris ramp lt ramp fps and started by pressing the RAMP button in the camera run The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The COMPENSATION rotary switch is for defining whether and how the difference in exposure resulting from adjusting the master value is to be compensated for The COMPENSATION rotary switch governs the slave values Please read the operat
67. In the three other WRC rotary switch positions fps lt Iris a parameter can be adjusted directly using the handwheel The display shows the respective value and an automatically generated compensation value Note All warnings such as when end stops or limit values are exceeded are only shown in the main menu The submenus are only used to define all relevant values black bar NH PROG symbol OPEN MODE SE Y SE A RAMP ramp Iris Iris e off 4 erom i lh e M ES ramp fps 5 8 Y max Iris e max lt J user handwheel 31 32 MODE button ramp Iris ramp lt 1 ramp fps Iris Y max Iris e ps 1015 Note If exposure compensation is not possible with the set options e g adjusting the iris cannot be compensated at the same time by the iris the WRC 1 displays the message NO FUNC no function in the main menu In the main menu limit values end stops for the handwheel definition see Glossary or 5 4 2 1 Limit values or fixed values definition see Glossary or 5 4 2 2 Fixed values below for the exposure cannot be pre set The main menu valid for each operating mode is explained later on with the respective mode By pressing the SET button values that are currently not displayed can be checked e g the current shutter angle and the camera speed can be checked in the iris main menu Press the MODE button t
68. L button the adjusted value is stored and the next digits are activated After the last digit has been entered the edit mode is exited If only plain figures are to be adjusted the decimal positions can easily be set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values for the next line can then be entered The submenus cannot be edited while the camera is running o 5 c gco c2gco2 H c2gco2 222 20 5 C3 c C2 c3 jaca c3 c3 c3 c3 C Ee 7 ro 8 uv ry w a c ro ro LJ L3 YE id Fr sco c2gco2 8 co 8 C3 co c3 c3 c3 c3 co Ls rmi Ir x T wi fw c2 w a c Pul In C3 v v ot 1 1 c cD amp c3 c c3 m 2 c le x o w C3 D C3 o UL uU w a un c3 v L2 E 5 c3 co wu a5 5 C3 E C3 un 2 g c3 c3 c3 c3 C uo Coe 3 7 gt ru w a c 77 ro ro t LJ Y a y co c3 1 1 2 c3 1 c3 c3 c gd gt O co uL LL u E co 1 1 e3 c3 7 15 ui r CO ufi o c3 cw LL u 77 fu JJ J Y SEE 0030 SEEdS 0008 EBL LOAd tbt
69. OG button on the camera The handwheel and the WRC and COMPENSATION rotary switches are without function in this operating mode All functions are comprehensively described in the camera instruction manuals and are not repeated The display of the WRC 1 shows the same information as the camera display in this operating mode Note If the WRC 1 is only to be used in this operating mode it is advisable to set the WRC CAM sliding switch to CAM before the WRC 1 is switched on This ensures that the set frame rate or a programmed shutter angle in the camera s PS CCU mode and the WRC 1 in WRC mode is not unintentionally altered In WRC mode the WRC 1 overwrites the camera s shutter angle and speed settings see Important instructions Camera programs which have been stored in the camera via the CCU or the LCC are not affected Forward or reverse run is set in the same way as on the camera itself Note With the ARRIFLEX 535 forward or reverse run is set in the same way as on the ARRIFLEX 535B 435 16SR 3 Advanced 25 26 sliding switch NORM PS CCU IRIS sliding switch WRC CAM sliding switch READY LED OPEN PHASE button 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 The display of the WRC 1 flashes with the warning not PSCCU u
70. P button again the ramp then reverses its direction until it reaches the start value again For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To 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 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 valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed Q N Controlling the Camera Speed Q 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 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 digits The first digits are confirmed and the
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72. T LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered during the ramp Controlling the Iris 73 Controlling the Iris 74 SEL rAnb_E Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Note Note A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds While the ramp duration is being set the display shows the automatically calculated screen time in the first display line which corresponds to the selected projection speed see the next two bullet points 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL
73. 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp 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 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 digits The first digits are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed Q o Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET if controlled by the WRC 1 and the aperture of the buttons and the handwheel as described above lens if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above A previously set ramp duration now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the The display shows full T stops
74. a 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started By pressing the SET button the currently set camera speed can be shown in the second display line Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The values for the left and right end stop of the handwheel minimum and maximum mirror shutter angle 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the iris can be defined The iris is automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the shutter angle is adjusted using the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the shutter angle can be defin
75. a is started Controlling the Iris 59 Controlling the Iris 60 Note To 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 By pressing the SET button the currently adjusted shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line 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 incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The left and right end stop for the hand wheel minimum and maximum aperture 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be adjusted using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is s
76. amp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect 7 rAnb_E Note shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Note While the ramp duration is being set the display shows the automatically calculated screen time in the first display line which corresponds to the selected projection speed see the next two bullet points 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu 6 Warnings Warnings are only displayed in the WRC mode and only in the main menu indicated by a black bar in the top right of the display CAM mode only warnings are displayed which also appear on the camera display All flashing displays including LEDs indicate a warning Note X All warnings displayed on the WMU 1 are described in the LCS Manual blac
77. an be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 If the aperture of the lens is controlled by the WRC 1 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 Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu fps comp off FE qim o L 0 ees M rn D Ili h d Controlling the Camera Spee L o Controlling the Camera Speed m o 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 If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the aperture of the lens which is automatically calculated within the pre defined limits The second line shows the c
78. an exposure compensation while the camera speed adjusted with the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle display flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The auto matically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected shutter angle is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle corresponds to the selected minimum camera speed 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 The limit values for the shutter range or the camera speed must be corrected The 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 To define the adjustment range for the aperture of the lens use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above If the c
79. 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 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 Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBI a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 exceeded example the Note selected speed cannot be attained with this camera Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started To 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 By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line The currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line With most lenses the T s
80. arning However the exposure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed value for the aperture 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 To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above previously set ramp duration now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note 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 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MOD
81. ated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note 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 With most lenses the T stops before the end stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved In order to avoid incorrect exposure
82. atically compensated for RaBE The first line of the main menu shows RA to indicate the ramp function and the active camera speed in the second line ir I The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp c RaBE function has been selected By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 can be shown in the first display line and the currently set aperture if controlled by the WRC 1 in the second display line N 9 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started by pressing the RUN button on the
83. 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the minimum and maximum aperture if controlled by the WRC 1 use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above The first display line shows the start value of the aperture and the second line the value at the end of the ramp Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 start value of the camera speed and the second line the value at the end of the ramp If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered during the ramp Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling
84. button to go back to the main menu 5 5 3 lris 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 The first line of the main menu shows the shutter angle which is automatically calculated within the pre defined limits The second line shows the currently adjusted T stop of the lens using the handwheel 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 Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available examples NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor has not yet been connected The connected camera does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded example the selected speed cannot be attained with this camera readings with OFF in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on
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86. cate that the adjustment range of a 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To 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 By pressing the SET button the currently set camera speed can be shown in the second display line With most lenses the T stops before 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 expo
87. controls camera speed the mirror shutter angle and the iris of the lens All three parameters directly influence the exposure of the film In order to avoid unwanted results and to prevent the likelihood of incorrect use all those parameters controlled by the WRC 1 must be set and controlled by the user This also applies when one of these parameters is not required for the currently selected remote control only when all three parameters have been set speed mirror shutter angle and the aperture the film exposure is fully defined These values are defined separately for each mode i e the parameters can and must be individually set for each mode Example first of all a speed ramp is programmed and shot Then only the shutter angle is remotely controlled for a transition from an outdoor take to an indoor take It would not be desirable to continue using those settings that had been active at the end of the speed ramp for the next take Instead the values set by the user for the respective modes are active after switching over to the other mode When operating in WRC mode the speed or mirror shutter angle should not be set on the camera itself as these are repeatedly written over by the WRC 1 The WRC 1 is an active unit and its settings have priority over those of the camera The camera retains the last settings sent by the WRC 1 in its memory This applies when switching from WRC mode back to CAM mode as well as
88. ction is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling the Shutter Angle 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE
89. d over the entire compensation range The first line of the main menu shows the automatically calculated value of the shutter angle and the symbol F to indicate the iris control The second line shows the current camera speed The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected 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 Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started The handwheel is without function in the main menu Press the
90. d range Reset the T stop on the lens FALSE F 55 The loaded table contains an error or it is not compatible with the lens mounted on the camera Re program the T stops EOL errr Warnings 169 Quick Guide 170 WMU 1 WRC 1 UMC 1 URM 1 UC C1 1 535 535 435 16 SR3 RS 7 Quick guide This quick guide is aimed at users who have already read the instruction manual and who are very familiar with the system Warning no reference is made in this chapter to possible operating errors this chapter therefore does not include any warnings 7 1 System components required for wireless operation Connecting the devices WIR K2 52087 0 WMU Sik tie K2 52052 0 with WBU 2 K2 52088 0 WAC 1 charger ince e e tes K2 52072 0 MCA i 2 52040 0 with UC C1 cable K2 52047 0 as replacement dovetail adapter K2 52080 0 ici ge RR us K2 52048 0 2 52079 0 for iris control additionally 2 SR RRR ce K2 52036 0 possibly with K2 52035 0 Note CLM 1 motors cannot be used as iris motors for the WRC 1 In order to operate the WRC 1 the following EPROM
91. decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The full aperture smallest T stop number corresponds to the selected maximum camera speed If the compensation range available with the aperture is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The 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 submenv To 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 To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above previously set ramp duration now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note 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
92. decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the shutter angle can be defined RaBLE The shutter angle is automatically adjusted the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle value flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The auto matically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The shutter angle value is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle smallest shutter angle corresponds to the selected minimum camera speed If the compensation range available with the shutter 2 angle is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning ANGLE RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the shutter angle or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing w
93. dwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly If the compensation range available with the shutter angle is exceeded warning ANGLE RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The settings for the iris or the shutter angle must be corrected accordingly The 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 shutter angle can be defined The shutter angle is automatically adjusted to compen sate the exposure while the iris is adjusted with the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the iris can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the first digits flash in the first or second display line These can now be adjusted using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter a
94. e 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 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 The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined The shutter angle is automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle display flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The auto matically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected shutter angle is confirmed and the decimal
95. e 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 535 535B 435 A35ES It enables the user to remotely control the camera speed the shutter angle of the mirror shutter and the aperture of the lens iris providing a wide range of compensation options for constant exposure The range of functions offered by the WRC 1 is automatically adapted to the limits of the camera and the lens control motor to which it is connected The large handwheel permits sensitive adjustment of operational values and easy programming of end stops for user defined minimum and maximum values The illuminated LCD provides quick precise and compre hensive information about all the settings the status of the camera and the WRC 1 including all warnings WRC 1 is the perfect addition to the ARRI Wireless Lens Control System Connected to the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 of the Wireless LCS it enables all functions to be remotely controlled The WRC 1 can also be connected to the camera via cable using the Wireless Handgrip Attach ment WHA 1 of the Wireless LCS system However the lens remote control functions are not available in this mode Typical Applications 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 a
96. e first line to indicate the 25000 RnBLE ramp function and the currently adjusted T stop of the lens in the second line SEC SPEEd 0030 c RaBE The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a tbL The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted within the pre Ir d tbL no icd a 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 LOAd cAnbE the two full T stop positions The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBI a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started The handwheel is without function in the main menu Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp The camera
97. econd display line can be set accordingly compensate the exposure while the shutter angle is ramped One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the shutter angle can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 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 9 C can now be set using the handwheel The automatically f calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the decimal The T stop value is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button Controlling the Shutter Angle 9 The maximum aperture smallest T stop number Note shortest possible ramp time is adjusted corresponds to the selected minimum shutter angle turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the fixed value for the camera speed use the Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment
98. ed the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling the Shutter Angle N 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 set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the decimal The selected T stop is confirmed and the decimal set to 0 by pressing the SET button The maximum aperture smallest T stop number corresponds to the selected minimum shutter angle opening 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 The settings for the iris or the shutter angle must be corrected accordingly The 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 To define the fixed value for the camera speed use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle Q Controlling the Shutter Angle 5 6 3 Sh
99. ed for by the iris of the lens or by the shutter angle as required Limit value Fixed value Screen time A limit value is either the left and right handwheel end stop or the start and end value of an adjusted parameter in the case of a time controlled ramp Glossary After defining the limit values the remaining exposure related parameters which do not change when adjustments are being made must also be defined Example if the camera speed has been selected as the parameter to be adjusted the shutter angle and the aperture must be defined in the next submenus if these are controlled by the WRC 1 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 183 9 ARRI Service Germany Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik T rkenstraDe 89 D 80799 M nchen phone 089 3809 0 fax 089 3809 1244 fax service 089 3809 1793 E mail service KDenk arri de USA ARRI USA 617 Route 303 Blauvelt New York 10913 phone 914 353 14 00 fax 914 425 12 50 E mail arriflex arri com ARRI USA 600 North Victory Blvd Burbank California 91502 phone 818 841 70 70 fax 818 848 40 28 E mail arriflex arri com GB PEU ARRI GB Ltd The Movie House 1 3 Airlinks Spitfire Way phone 0208 848 88 81 fax 0208 561 13 12 E mail sales arri gb com ARRI ITALIA S R L Viale Edison 3
100. elector switch to PS CCU With the ARRIFLEX 535A only a fixed reverse speed of 25 fps is available via the WRC 1 c5 The connected camera does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter The exposure cannot be compensated for using the mirror shutter Another kind of compensation must be selected using the COMPENSATION rotary switch no HnBLE The electronic shutter angle adjustment on the camera is deactivated the shutter angle has been mechanically set Release the mechanical locking of the shutter angle and switch on the electronic shutter angle control on the camera E Warnings 165 Warnings 166 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 Connect a CLM 2 iris motor or set the IRIS sliding switch to ON and then switch the WRC 1 and WMU 1 off and on again to reset the units or select a WRC function which does not require an iris control Command to calibrate the lens Press the CAL button on the WMU 1 An iris table is not activated Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The programmed camera speed values lie outside of the available range e
101. es that a time controlled ramp tbi function has been selected a ir 15 pressing SET button currently set T stop if ir 15 controlled by the WRC 1 can shown 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 Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU 1 The ramp can be reversed by pressing the RAM
102. et to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 If the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted 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 Controlling the Iris 61 Controlling the Iris ramp lris i 5 5 5 Ramp iris compensation off comp off defined limit values over a pre defined period of time after fall F40 0 pressing the RAMP button ramp definition see Glossary 0 0 Differences in exposure not automatically F80 0 5 c RaBE compensated for BOO The main menu shows RA in th
103. followed by the tenth of a ramp duration is simply kept from an old T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half a T stop is shown as program The READY LED then flashes green 2 8_5 The tenths of a T stop are linearly divided between and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the the two full T stop positions main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by t m turning the handwheel to the left end stop The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds r HaBE 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed Q Controlling the Camera Speed SEL N 5 7 9 Ramp speed compensation iris The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre defined limit values over a
104. gits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Controlling the Shutter Angle Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed values for the aperture 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 5 L 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 cr 9 the two full T stop positions Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above t A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Controlling the Shutter Angle Note shortest possible ramp time is adjusted 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 Controlling the Shutter Angle C
105. he 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note 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 pro grammed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to swi
106. he 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The end stops for the handwheel minimum and maximum shutter angle 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the minimum and maximum aperture 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 Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the values for the minimum and
107. he depth of field A small shutter angle and a rapid camera movement or fast None 24 180 5 6 OK moving objects may result in stroboscopic effects 48 180 5 6 1 T stop under exposed a f Adjusting the shutter angle when using HMI Shutter Angle 24 90 5 6 48 180 5 6 light may result in inconsistent film exposure Aperture 24 180 5 6 48 180 4 Typical Applications 12 IRIS sliding switch WRC CAM sliding switch LJ E EA SEL button MODE button OPEN PHASE 2 RAMP button button COMPENSATION rotary switch handwheel 3 2 Functions The WRC CAM sliding switch is used to select the operating mode 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 The MODE SEL SET and RAMP buttons have the same functions as their respective counterparts on the camera A RUN LED is also integrated In the CAM mode the OPEN button on the WRC 1 serves as the PHASE button on the camera In CAM mode the WRC 1 serves purely as a camera remote control unit without any wider programming options The handwheel the WRC and the COMPENSATION rotary switches are without function in this operating mode 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
108. he end of the ramp Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be adjusted using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly SEL 7 rAnb_E Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the camera speed use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To enter the ramp duration use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Note A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the main menu The ramp duration must be cor rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect 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 to the next submenu table menu has already been described under 5 5 1 Press the MODE b
109. inder 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 pro grammed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digits The first digits are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the shutte
110. ing instructions in chapter 5 3 and chapter 5 5 1 5 Quick Guide 173 factory pre defined user defined 7 3 1 Iris control tbt tbt LOAd LUA Before using the iris control functions the T stops engraved on the lens being used must be assigned in tbt the WRC 1 and the lens end stops must be calibrated dEL If a lens has not yet been selected and assigned to the T stop values in the WRC 1 condition on delivery from the factory or the active iris table has been deleted from the memory a flashing warning IRIS appears when the WRC 1 is switched with the IRIS oe sliding switch set to the position IRIS ON Ed it Press the MODE button to switch to the input mode If a lens has already been selected and programmed the menu for selecting lenses or assigning T stops can be accessed in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS F40 The so called table menu is the last submenu before d on E R d J 3 h F88 0 returning to the main menu URc3 dont Quick Guide m gt ro co c Press the MODE button three times in the main menu in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS with the COMPENSATION rotary switch at OFF until TBL EBL LOAD is shown on the display Stort ro o co r ro o co Storct 174 Loading factory defined or previously programmed lenses Press the SEL button and select the required lens set usi
111. is 106 Speed compensation shutter angle 110 Speed compensation iris and shutter angle 50 113 Speed compensation max 116 Speed compensation max shutter angle 120 Speed compensation user 124 5 7 8 Ramp speed compensation off 128 5 79 Ramp speed compensation iris 132 5 7 10 Ramp speed compensation shutter angle 136 5 7 11 Ramp speed compensation iris and shutter angle 50 140 5 7 12 Ramp speed compensation max 146 5 7 13 Ramp speed compensation max shutter angle 152 5 7 14 Ramp speed compensation user 158 6 Warnings 163 Warnings when programming iris tables 168 Contents Contents 7 Quick 171 7 1 Connecting the devices 171 System components required for wireless operation 171 System components required for cable 171 7 2 Basic operating modes 172 TR 172 2422 WRC mode sannana eet 172 IRIS ON OFF Ls 172 7 3 O
112. k indicator bar for main menu A function has been selected which cannot technically be realised Example the iris adjustment cannot be compensated for a constant exposure at the same time by the iris or a function in combination with the iris e g iris lt 50 Set a permitted combination using the WRC and COMPENSATION rotary switches Warnings 163 Warnings 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 The single frame unit controls the mirror shutter and the camera speed The single frame unit must be deactivated if the WRC 1 is to be used for controlling see Single Frame Capping Shutter instruction manual An ESU 1 or VSU is connected to the camera These units control the corresponding camera functions The ESU 1 or VSU must be disconnected from the camera if the WRC 1 is to be used for controlling Warning risk of improper use A SCU is connected to the camera This unit controls the corresponding camera functions The SCU must be disconnected from the camera if the WRC 1 is to be used for controlling Warning risk of improper use The selector switch the camera is not set to PS CCU or to CCU on the ARRIFLEX 535A Set the camera s
113. lected either exposure AnbLE be kept at a constant level or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out PA Note function of the user mode always remains bL the same irrespective of the position of the o 15 Lo co co TN CO WRC rotary switch Iris lt or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is i c RobE controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined The ramp is started while the camera is running by pressing the RAMP button In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu cr C 0 m Un 1 un m ea om 2 c2 oun 8 8 co un en A CU nu Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for LJ 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 If the aperture is being controlled by the WRC 1 this is indicated by an F at the end of the first display line The currently adjusted T stop can be shown in the first display line by pressing the S
114. led by the WRC 1 is shown in the second display line Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBI a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 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 The values in the second display line c
115. lling the Camera Speed Q 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 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 The values the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the aperture can be defined The aperture is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped One of the two limit values minimum or maxi mum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 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 set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The T stop value is confirmed and the
116. looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed m o N Controlling the Camera Speed 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 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 The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the aperture of the lens can be defined The aperture is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 for a constant exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel One of the two limit values minimum or maximum aperture depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the T stop display flashes in the first or second display line This can now be
117. med and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 first display line shows the value for the left end stop the second line shows the value for the right end stop Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To 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 f the defined values result in a constant exposure the display shows CONST LIGHT when the MODE button is pressed If this reading is not shown the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed 5 7 8 Ramp speed compensation off SPEEd The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the pre defined limit values over pre defined period time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run ramp SEC definition see Glossary n 5 Differences in exposure are not autom
118. n the nao main menu when selecting a function for the shutter angle The READY LED flashes green m L If the iris of the lens is not controlled by the WRC 1 warning NO IRIS appears in the main menu when selecting a WRC function or compensation which requires the iris ring to be controlled Controlling the Shutter Angle Controlling the Shutter Angle 5 6 1 Shutter angle compensation off The mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the pre defined end stops of the handwheel Differences in exposure not automatically compensated for The main menu shows the currently adjusted mirror shutter angle in the first display line and in the second line Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS TBI a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters m
119. n the pre defined limit values The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed using the handwheel Controlling the Camera Speed 116 Note The display shows full T stops followed by the tenth of a T stop Example T stop 2 8 plus half 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 valves
120. nd repeatedly compensated for using the WRC 1 A user defined program which can be repeatedly activated is used to control either the iris or the shutter angle of the mirror shutter in this case the visible depth of field of the image does not change Altering the depth of field Intentional adjustment of the depth of field at a constant camera speed is another option available with the WRC 1 In this case the mirror shutter angle is adjusted using the WRC 1 and the resulting difference in exposure is automatically compensated with the iris of the lens Speed ramps Altering the camera speed also changes the film exposure required compensation type can be simply selected time In order to hold the film exposure constant when using the COMPENSATION rotary switch on the WRC 1 changing the camera speed either the shutter angle of the mirror shutter or the aperture of the lens must be adjusted camera speed can either be adjusted using the accordingly The WRC 1 allows the camera speed to be handwheel or it can be pre set by programming a speed changed while simultaneously retaining a constant exposure ramp which is activated by pressing the RAMP button Several different compensation methods can be selected Example the camera ramps up from 24 fps to 48 fps Note Adjusting the iris alters the depth of field Two compensation options are available Adjusting the shutter angle on the other hand does not alter t
121. ndwheel 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on
122. ng However the exposure may be incorrect 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 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed N ramp fps comp max SEL sn 5 7 13 peed compensation max 5 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 The mirror shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure If the adjustment range of the shutter angle is insufficient for the given end value the rest will be compensated for by the aperture of the lens In this case the aperture proportion is evenly distribute
123. ng the handwheel Display Lens set UP ARRI Zeiss Ultra Primes VAr P ARRI Zeiss Variable Primes HS 35 ARRI Zeiss High speed set for 35mm film Std35 ARRI Zeiss Standard set for 35mm film HS 16 ARRI Zeiss High speed set for 16mm film User lenses previously defined by the user Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button Choose the required focal length using the handwheel and confirm the selection by pressing the SET button Then calibrate the lens by pressing the CAL button on the WMU 1 and set the displayed T stop value ADJ is shown in the first display line using the handwheel Check the T stop on the lens Confirm by pressing the SET button Check the other available T stops by adjusting them with the handwheel Defining iris tables for other lenses To avoid operational errors turn the handwheel until TBL DEL appears in order to delete an iris table which may already have been set Press the SEL button DEL flashes on the display Press the SET button to confirm DONE is displayed for a second Then turn the handwheel until TBL EDIT is displayed and confirm by pressing the SEL button Turn the handwheel to the left until the first T stop given on the iris ring of the lens being used is shown in the second line of the display This must be a full T stop from the standard T stop range Then press the SEL button ADJ now flashes in the first line of the display Set the iris ring to
124. ngle corresponds to the selected maximum aperture smallest T stop number 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 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 Controlling the Iris 57 58 Controlling the Iris lris comp user SEQ Fou C2 co 5 5 4 lris 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 If appropriate values are selected either the exposure can be kept at a constant level or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris lt or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel If a ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp lt or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for In the user mode all adjustments are not carried out linearly within the adjustment time as in the other WRC modes
125. ntil the camera s sliding switch is set to PS CCU Set the WRC CAM sliding switch to WRC The IRIS sliding switch governs whether the WRC 1 activates its control over the iris motor IRIS ON or whether a connected iris motor is controlled by another unit IRIS OFF This must be set before switching on the WRC 1 If the iris control is not activated IRIS sliding switch OFF the OPEN button serves as the PHASE button on the camera Forward or reverse run is set in CAM mode and in the same way as on the camera itself 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 In cable mode it is supplied with power via the cable from the camera as soon as this is switched on When in use the background of the LCD of the WRC 1 is illuminated as long as it is active The READY LED of the WRC 1 changes from flashing red to a steady green once the communication has been established with the camera The WRC 1 is now ready for use In wireless mode the quality of the radio connection must be read from the RF LED of the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 Note ZMU must always be switched on first if cable and wireless units are used together The WRC 1 and ICU 1 may not be operated e simultaneously READY LED ON OFF button RF LED 27 5 3 Important instructions e WRC 1
126. o change from the main menu to the submenus Press the MODE button again to enter the next submenu until the main menu mode reappears The submenu sequence can vary according to the operat ing modes selected using the WRC and COMPENSATION rotary switches 5 4 2 Submenus 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 The limit values for the master value are always defined in the first submenu Defining the handwheel s end stops If a function has been selected using the WRC rotary switch which provides remote control with the handwheel Iris lt fps the two values for the left and the right handwheel end stop are defined in the first submenu Defining the start and end values of a ramp If a function has been selected using the WRC rotary switch which controls a program over a pre defined period of time ramp Iris ramp lt ramp fps the start and end values of the ramp are defined in the first submenu e g the start and end speed in the case of a speed ramp The value in the first line of the display corresponds to the left handwheel end stop or the start value of the ramp The value in the second line of the display corresponds to the right handwheel end stop or the end value of the ramp
127. ompensation range available with the aperture is exceeded the READY LED flashes green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The limit values for the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warn ing However the exposure may be incorrect Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Camera Speed 115 fps i 5 7 5 Speed compensation max iris SPEEd The camera speed be manually adjusted within the cAnbE pre defined end stops of the handwheel master value Camera speed comp max Iris BnbLE The exposure is automatically compensated for by F 15000 AnGLE cAnbE adjusting the aperture of the lens If the adjustment range of the iris is not sufficient for given end values rest will be compensated for by the mirror shutter In this case Fe8 0 RnBLE the shutter angle proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range 1892 tbi If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris EA control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens ic 15 cAnbE and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the symbol lt for the adjustment of the mirror shutter angle and the T stop of the lens which is automatically adjusted withi
128. on the adjustment direction of the iris can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the first digits flash in the first or second display line These can now be set using the handwheel The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is automatically set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle corresponds to the selected full aperture smallest T stop number Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu t A previously set ramp duration may now exceed The fixed value for the camera speed is defined using the technically fastest possible adjustment if the the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel ramp duration is simply kept from an old program The READY LED then flashes green Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu and the warning SEC RANGE is shown in the To enter the the ramp duration use the SEL and SET main menu The ramp duration must be cor buttons and the handwheel as described above rected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect Note shortest possible ramp time is adjusted turning the handwheel to the left end stop The
129. ontrolling the Shutter Angle N ramp comp Iris 2 Un L Uu U 4 F280 50450 d 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 The iris of the lens is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 within the pre defined limit values to compensate the exposure The visible depth of field can be altered with this function If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 In the main menu the current shutter angle is shown in the first display line The automatically calculated T stop is shown in the second 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 The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected 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 a valid iris table has not yet been activ
130. otor has not yet been connected readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started Controlling the Iris 71 Controlling the Iris 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note check the image 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 pro grammed settings The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running 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
131. 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 If the iris is controlled by the WRC 1 this is indicated by an F at the end of the first display line By pressing the SET button the currently adjusted aperture can be shown in the first display The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed Note 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 The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris user mode motor has not yet been connected readings with RANGE in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a 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
132. peration 173 ZA LAPIS contol RU OR Eds 174 7 3222 Entering values i e tnis aie 177 8 Glossary 9 ARRI Service 10 Index 2 Safety Instructions The WRC 1 has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factory To ensure optimal performance it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this instruction manual and that you follow the operating instructions described Assembly and initial operation should only be carried out by qualified personnel already familiar with the equipment and the assembly procedures In wet weather the normal safety precautions for handling electrical equipment should be taken Do not use solvents for cleaning Do not loosen any screws which are secured with paint Use only original ARRI spare parts and accessories Always return the equipment to an authorised dealer for repairs Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual indicates objects which are shown in the photographs or drawings Warnings Caution means danger of injury Injury to the user possible Warning means damage the equipment possible Note Supplementary instructions or improper use is possible Product specifications When ordering parts or accessories or if any questions should arise please advise your type of product and serial number Safety Instructions 3 Introduction The Wireless Remot
133. play line flash The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digits The first digits are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined Both the mirror shutter angle and the iris of the lens if necessary are automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped The two limit values minimum and maximum shutter angle can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle shown in the first display line flashes This 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly The first display line shows the start value of the ramp and the second line the end value 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 The limit values for the shutter angle the iris or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can
134. pre defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run master value Camera speed The iris is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 within the pre defined limit values to compensate the exposure If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 1 The first line of the main menu shows the automatically calculated T stop The current camera speed is shown in the second 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 The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected 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 following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 ha
135. r angle can be defined The shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed can be defined the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC 1 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds Depending on the definable limit value the shutter angle value flashes in the first or second display line This can now be set using the handwheel The auto matically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The shutter angle value is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle smallest shutter angle corresponds to the selected minimum camera speed 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 menv The limit values for the shutter angle or the camera speed must be corrected The 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 of the aperture can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel If the compensation range available
136. rently 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 Note The following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before initating the camera run 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note check the image in the viewf
137. rom scratch This also applies if a gear adapter ring is used with the lens The pre defined iris tables are loaded as follows If IRIS TBE flashes on the display when the WRC 1 is switched on the MODE button must be pressed once to enter the TBL LOAD mode If a lens has already been selected and the T stops have been assigned previously the menu for selecting the lens can be entered in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS and the COMPENSATION rotary switch set to OFF by pressing the MODE button three times Then press the SEL button The lens type is shown in the first line of the display Pre defined lens types are Display Lens set ARRI Zeiss Ultra Primes VAr P ARRI Zeiss Variable Primes HS 35 ARRI Zeiss High speed lenses for 35mm film Std35 ARRI Zeiss Standard lenses for 35mm film HS 16 ARRI Zeiss High speed lenses for 16mm film User lens previously defined by the user Select the required lens set using the handwheel Then press the SEL button The focal length then appears in the second line of the display Select the focal length using the handwheel Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button The display now shows the command DO CAL Start the calibration by pressing the CAL button on the WMU 1 41 Controlling the Iris 42 t dont coL ADJ now flashes in the first line of the display A T stop value is shown in the second line
138. s 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 started 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 For best results wait until the end of the ramp Note To 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 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 valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed Q Q Contro
139. s to update the EPROMs or to acquire the latest software version Required system components ded K2 52087 0 WMUFT K2 52052 0 with WBU 2 battery K2 52088 0 WAC charger aurei octets K2 52072 0 SERIE K2 52040 0 with UC C1 cable K2 52046 0 as replacement dovetail adapter sida teet K2 52080 0 URM tees 2 52048 0 WC CGNs cones eese iei K2 52079 0 for iris control additionally AR MN IS K2 52036 0 possibly with K2 52035 0 Note motors cannot be used as iris motors for the WRC 1 17 RELEASE button radio channel ON button 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 e f an operating unit is already attached remove it by pressing the RELEASE button Swing out the unit and then remove it by pulling it upwards e With the wide black pin pointing forward insert the WRC 1 into the free space on the Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 Then press the WRC 1 onto the WMU 1 until the module audibly snaps into position Note WRC 1 cannot be mounted WMU 1 together with other modules Note Do not separate the hand control units from one another when they are switched on as this can resul
140. s when an iris table has been re edited Err FoU 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 e Turn the handwheel until STORE is shown in the second line Press the SEL button STORE is displayed in the first line and the number of the memory area is shown in the second line Select the number of the required memory area using the handwheel 10 memory areas are available When storing existing table data in this memory area overwritten without warning c bL Store Store mm The iris table is stored by pressing the SEL button DONE is displayed for one second Note down the number of the memory area together with the programmed lens to simplify activating lenses at a later time Controlling the Iris 47 Controlling the Iris 48 5 5 1 4 Loading a user defined iris table TBL LOAD If IRIS TBI flashes on the display when the WRC 1 is switched on the MODE button must be pressed once to enter the TBL LOAD mode If a lens has already been selected and the T stops have been assigned previously the menu for selecting the lens can be entered in the WRC rotary switch position IRIS and the COMPENSATION rotary switch set
141. sed is shown on the display Assign this and the next T stops as described above di Controlling the Iris toL FoU 45 Controlling the Iris 46 Note Note Note 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 After programming the iris table all individual T stops on the lens must be checked by adjusting with the handwheel in order to avoid incorrect exposures If the lens has a CLOSE position this must also be defined as the iris table only applies up to the last value before the CLOSE position When assigning the CLOSE position is programmed after the highest possible T stop setting For compensating the exposure only the range between full T stops may be used Example the iris scale of the lens reaches from T2 2 to 22 The values for T4 and T16 are assigned The resulting usable range reaches from T2 8 to 22 as 2 2 is not a T stop from the standard T stop range T2 0 Note If a T stop value has been assigned which cannot be correct a warning is displayed e g T stop 11 cannot lie between 5 6 and 8 The incorrectly positioned value must be deleted If the iris table should remain available after using another lens it must be stored as described below This also applie
142. set manually OFF ANGLE Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started Controlling the Camera Speed N Controlling the Camera Speed N Note To 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 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The limit values for the left and right end stops 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 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 confir
143. shown in the other display line Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The selected shutter angle is confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The minimum shutter angle corresponds to the selected minimum camera speed Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed L N Q fps comp max c RaBE RaBLE RaBLE 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 If the adjustment range of the shutter angle is insufficient for the given end value the rest will be compensated for by the aperture of the lens In this case the iris proportion is evenly distributed over the entire compensation range If the iris control is not available the flashing warning NO IRIS is displayed in the main menu Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4 1 2 calibrate the lens and assign the T stops as described in chapter 5 5 11 The first line of the main menu shows the mirror shutter angle which is automatically adjusted within the the pre defined limit values The symbol F indicates the additional adjustment of the iris at the end of the first display line The second display line shows the currently adjusted camera speed using the ha
144. sing the handwheel and store the iris table by pressing the SEL button Note down the number of the memory area together with the programmed lens to simplify activating lenses at a later time 7 3 2 Entering values The main menu is indicated by a black bar 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 If PROG is also shown a time controlled ramp function ramp Iris ramp lt ramp fps has been selected using the WRC rotary switch In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu In the three other WRC rotary switch positions fps iris a parameter can be adjusted manually using the handwheel The display shows the adjusted value and an automatically calculated and adjusted compensation value Press the MODE button to go to the first submenu to define the end stops of the handwheel or the limit values of the master value of a ramp Press the MODE button again to go to the next submenu Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds in order to activate the input mode in a submenu The adjustable digits flash These can now be set by turning the handwheel Press the SEL button again to activate the next digits black indicator bar for main menu This procedure is repeated until all the positions have been set The first digits are confirmed and the decimal posi
145. sure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Iris 67 Controlling the Iris 68 Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenv The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture can be defined The first display line shows the start value of the aperture and the second line the value at the end of the ramp Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes 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 is set to by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly RaBLE t If the compensation range available with the shutter angle is exceeded the warning ANGLE RANGE flashes on the display after returning to the main menu The settings for the iris or the shutter angle must be corrected accordingly The 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 shutter angle can be defined The shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the iris is being adjusted One of the two limit values minimum or maximum shutter angle depending
146. t in randomly set lens limits 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 into the threaded bushing on the URM 1 e Unscrew the two allen screws from the cover of the UMC 1 and then remove the cover antenna allen screw allen screw 20 plug Place the URM 1 onto the UMC 1 align both plugs 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 with a 3 8 threaded bolt K2 52080 0 Connect the RS socket on the camera with the RS socket on the UMC 1 using the UC C1 cable dovetail adapter 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 see LCS Instruction Manual chapter 5 1 2 1 If several lenses are to be remotely controlled independently of each other the radio channels O and 5 1 and 6 and 3 and 7 can not be used simultaneously Due to local telecommunications regulations for the 2 4 GHz band only certain channels are available sometimes Only allowed radio channels must be used ON OFF switch radio channel IRIS socket Switch setting
147. tch to the next digits The first digits are confirmed and the decimal positions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the aperture of the lens can be defined Both the iris and the shutter angle only if necessary are automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is ramped The two limit values minimum and maximum aperture can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes This 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly The first display line shows the start value of the aperture and the second line the value at the end of the ramp 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 menv The limit values for the iris the shutter angle or the camera speed must be corrected The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning However the exposure may be incorrect RHaBLE rAnbe Press the MODE button to
148. te ramp fps comp PROG 090 ifs d ramp fps comp lris UU ramp fps comp off cf 62080 20 U coc CO CO LL u us c3 ru LL uL PROG ca onSt T L PROG mm T J SE 31 PROG gt 3 d SEC dd co PROG 5 J co co SE PROG 5 J co co SE PROG 5 J gt SE 0 5tted n U ax PROG PROG 5 5E PROG SLEeY 116 4 PROG S5tteu tiie 5tted 116 Uu 5tted 116 uU 5tted 146 182 8 Glossary Adjusting Ramp Master value Slave value The term adjust as used in this instruction manual describes a manual alteration of one of the adjustable parameters using the handwheel 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 e these adjustments are not controlled using the handwheel The parameter which is to be primarily adjusted i e the iris of the lens the mirror shutter angle or the camera speed Adjusting the master value alters the film exposure This difference in exposure can be automatically compensated for by the WRC 1 To do this the WRC 1 adjusts the other parameters e g altering the camera speed can be compensat
149. the adjusted iris range should not contain these valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur looking like an incorrect exposure The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Shutter Angle 9 Q Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the t If the compensation range available with the first submenu The limit values for the minimum and iris ring is exceeded the READY LED flashes maximum shutter angle can be defined green and the warning IRIS RANGE flashes on The first display line shows the start value of the shutter the display after returning to the main menv angle and the second line the value at the end of the The settings for the iris or the shutter angle must ramp be corrected accordingly The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds flashing warning However the exposure may The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes be incorrect The required value can now be set using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to The limit values for the aperture can be defined 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the The iris is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 to s
150. the lens type and must be determined with test shots Controlling the Camera Speed Controlling the Camera Speed 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 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 The values in the second display line can be set accordingly ir iS T rAnbe Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined Both the mirror shutter angle and the aperture of the lens if necessary are automatically adjusted to compensate the exposure while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel The two limit values minimum and maximum shutter angle can be selected as required Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle shown in the first display line flashes This 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 is set to
151. the selected function and com pensation this input menu can also be found in other relevant positions by repeatedly pressing the MODE button In the table submenu it is possible to load factory and user defined iris tables menu option TBL LOAD delete iris tables from the active memory factory or user defined iris tables are not deleted menu option TBL DEL edit iris tables menu option TBL EDIT or store user defined iris tables on one of the 10 available memory areas menu option TBL STORE The required function is selected using the handwheel and then activated by pressing the SEL button For the Zeiss Ultra Primes the Variable Primes the High speed set and the Standard set iris tables are already programmed in the WRC 1 For other lenses iris tables can be stored 10 memory areas are available The values of the last lens used may still be active and stored in the WRC 1 All settings and the active iris table should therefore always be checked in order to avoid incorrect exposures Controlling the Iris 39 Controlling the Iris 40 5 5 1 1 Loading iris tables for Zeiss Ultra Primes Variable Primes High speed Standard or user defined lenses TBL LOAD t The iris tables for the factory pre defined lenses require that a standard gear ring is used on the lens motor 50 teeth If other gear rings are used the T stop scale must be completely programmed f
152. tions are set to 0 by pressing the SET button The end stops of the handwheel or the limit values of the master value of a ramp are always defined in the first submenu i e selected master value camera speed the limit values for the camera speed are defined in the first submenu The remaining exposure related parameters are defined in the following submenus if the corresponding functions are controlled by the WRC 1 Quick Guide 177 Quick Guide 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 The corresponding submenus for each adjustable combination of master values and compensations can be seen in the following illustrations or chapter 5 of this instruction manual If technically executable limit values are exceeded when defining the different parameters e g settings are entered for a high speed camera model then a normal production camera is used a warning is displayed in the main menu exceeded parameter RANGE and the READY LED flashes green in all submenus The set values must then be corrected If a function is not available e g the camera being used does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter the reading NO function designation is displayed Another compensation option or control function m
153. to OFF by pressing the MODE button three times Turn the handwheel until LOAD is displayed in the second line confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button Select USER with the handwheel Then press the SEL button The required memory area can be selected in the second line using the handwheel see Chapter 5 5 1 2 Storing an iris table directly preceding this chapter Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button The display now shows the command DO CAL Start the calibration process by pressing the CAL button on the WMU 1 WRC 1 is not able to check whether the selected user defined iris table is actually compatible with the lens being used An error message can only be displayed if the iris motor reaches the end stops of the lens during cali bration and these had been positioned else where while the lens was being programmed Ifthe wrong iris table has been unintentionally selected e g by choosing the wrong memory area and the iris motor strikes unexpected end stops during the calibration process the warning LENS ERROR is displayed Press the SEL or SET button to go to the mode for assigning the T stops The current T stops can be reassigned 4 4 um 49 Controlling the Iris 50 Lc T f ES um dont If the lens has been successfully calibrated ADJ flashes in the first line of the display
154. 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu SEE rAnb_E Controlling the Camera Speed L Q w co A Lo co co co en un io oc un cen NE e ru Controlling the Camera Speed ramp fps 5 7 10 speed comp lt compensation shutter angle n SPEEd 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 SEC master value Camera speed cRaBE The mirror shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 within the pre defined limit values to compensate no i the exposure AnBbLE 2 The first line main menu shows automatically 9 calculated value of the shutter angle The current camera AnbLE speed is shown in the second line i iri 7 The PROG symbol indicat
155. to the last value before the CLOSE position When assigning the CLOSE position is programmed after the highest possible T stop setting If the T stop scale of the lens being used is lineor 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 For compensating the exposure only the range between full T stops may be used Example the iris scale of the lens reaches from T2 2 to 22 The values for T4 and 16 are assigned The resulting usable range rechaes from T2 8 to T22 as T2 2 is not a T stop from the standard T stop range this would be T2 0 for example 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 To 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 Controlling the Iris 51 Controlling the Iris 52 tbL te 15 cAnBbE BaBLE 5 5 2 lris compensation off The iris can be manually adjusted within the pre defined end stops of the handwheel Differences in exposure
156. tops 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 The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu The left and right end stop for the hand wheel minimum and maximum aperture 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The T stop value in the first display line flashes The required value can now be adjusted using the handwheel Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit The first digits are confirmed and the decimal is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle if controlled by the WRC 1 and the camera speed use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above Controlling the Iris 53 Controlling the Iris 54 Press the MODE button to enter the next submenu The table menu has already been described under 5 5 1 Press the MODE
157. ttons close to the camera display The ZMU must always be switched on first if cable and wireless units are used together The WRC 1 and ICU 1 may not be operated simulta neously WRC 1 continuously sends values to the camera when adjustments are carried out using the handwheel or during ramp functions The radio connection must therefore function perfectly otherwise the correct exposure is not ensured The user must check that the RF LED is always on green while the ramp function is running If a warning is displayed that the compensation limit values cannot be adhered to readings ANGLE RANGE IRIS RANGE SPEED RANGE while switching over the WRC or the COMPENSATION rotary switches the end stops or limit values are still programmed as described The exceeded values can then be corrected in the relevant submenus All warnings such as when end stops or limit values are exceeded are only shown in the main menu The submenus on the other hand are only used to define all relevant values f 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 FUNC no function in the main menu camera can still be run for test purposes even if the READY LED on the WRC 1 lights up red or flashes In this case however the exposure may not comply with the values set
158. urrently adjusted camera speed using the handwheel 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 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 a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the 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 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 Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started 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 valves With the iris wide open a lens related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur
159. ust be selected 2 lris Iris Iris ramp Iris ramp Iris comp ramp Iris comp user comp off comp user comp off 50 n UU 04 FuD 0 n nm 000 SEQ 2 n U U 30452 Fug F55 0 c2 co2 c3 c3 T LL LL 0 0 FB80 0 F4D U F88 0 3 C U U F40 0 0 F88 0 PROG c c3 c3 T Y c3 C3 T c v eco c3 un E c c3 C3 T m c3 C3 T Y c3 c3 un T j cgc co gt 2400 P ou 24000 9 tbL 0884 J T 5 PROG C3 3 gt tbt tL ORd n5t BHE Lo i T tbt 988 0038 LORAJ tbt 179 ramp ramp lt comp User comp lris ramp comp off comp User comp Iris comp off PROG DuSDE 24000 n Uu PROG n OU 1045 F28 PROG 30450 cA 000 C c 8 gu F55 0 RaBLE PROG c3 ui c3 T cii c3 c3 ui c3 T x c3 c3 ui c3 T S c3 c3 ui c3 gt a m c3 c3 ui c3 T m c3 c3 ui c3 T E m FeB 0 F55 0 n 3g n D U F556 n U PROG Feb t 065000 n U n Ke u
160. ust 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 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 mirror shutter angle 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 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes 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 is set to 0 by pressing the SET button The values in the second display line can be set accordingly Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu To define the fixed values for the aperture 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 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 Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu Controlling the Shutter Angle 3
161. utter 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 If appropriate values are selected either the exposure can be kept at a constant level or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required e g fading in or out Note function of the user mode always remains the same irrespective of the position of the WRC rotary switch Iris lt or fps The timing of the simultaneous adjustment processes is controlled using the handwheel ramp function is selected ramp Iris ramp or ramp fps a ramp duration can be defined In this case the handwheel is without function in the main menu Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for 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 If the iris is also controlled by the WRC 1 this is indicated by an F at the end of the first display line The currently adjusted T stop can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button The currently adjusted camera speed is shown in
162. utton to go back to the main menu Controlling the Iris 66 ramp Iris comp Fu0 0 uU no RaBLE AnBLE rRaBE SPEEd SEL 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 Glossary The mirror shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC 1 within the pre defined limit values to compensate the exposure The visible depth of field can be altered with this function In the main menu the automatically calculated shutter angle is shown in the first display line and the current T stop is shown in the second 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 The PROG symbol indicates that a time controlled ramp function has been selected Note following warnings may be displayed IRIS a valid iris table has not yet been activated readings with NO in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available example NO IRIS although the iris control is activated on the WRC 1 the iris motor has not yet been connected readings with RANGE in the second display line indi
163. versions must be used NNUS dei etian 01 50 or higher 01 50 or higher ARRIFLEX 435 2 4 or higher The dovetail adapter K2 52080 0 can be used to firmly attach the UMC 1 to the camera The UC C1 cable links the UMC 1 and the RS socket on the camera while the UC R1 cable connects the UMC 1 and the CCU socket Set the PS CCU NORM switch on the camera to PS CCU System components required for cable operation WRG K2 52087 0 WEW DS cable ee NEN K2 52089 0 biduo pom Rr K2 52070 0 Quick Guide 171 Quick Guide 172 7 2 Basic operating modes IRIS sliding switch WRC CAM sliding switch 71 OT gt READY WRC CAM MODE button SET button OPEN PHASE RAMP button button lt T WRC COMPENSATION Y max Iris e 8090 rotary switch user handwheel 7 2 1 CAM mode Set the WRC CAM sliding switch to CAM In this operating mode the display on the WRC 1 is identical to the camera display The settings on the camera can be adjusted by pressing the MODE SEL and SET buttons The OPEN button serves as the PHASE button on the camera 7 2 2 WRC mode Set the WRC CAM sliding switch to WRC This mode provides access to advanced remote control options which allow different ramps to be programmed with the corresponding exposure compensation options IRIS ON OFF The IR
164. when disconnecting the WRC 1 from the camera All programmed end stops and parameters set on the WRC 1 are stored for as long as required even when the unit has been switched off It is therefore possible that end stops for the handwheel had been pro grammed which are not available when using this WRC 1 with another camera model e g high speed settings The WRC 1 recognizes the connected camera model but does not independently change the stored values If these stored values should lie outside of the range available for the connected camera model a warning is displayed WRC mode the WRC 1 overwrites 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 In practice this means for instance that the angle of the mirror shutter set by the WRC 1 is retained this also applies when switching back from PS CCU to NORM The shutter angle is not automatically reset to 1802 All programs set using the WRC 1 are only stored the WRC 1 itself and not in the camera The RAMP function of the WRC 1 therefore is not identical with the camera s own program function It is therfore also independent of a program which has been stored in the camera using the CCU or the LCC These camera programs cannot be altered using the WRC 1 They can only be activated and started in CAM mode like using the operating bu

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