ARRI Wireless Zoom Extension Unit WZE - 3 User's Manual
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3. WZE 3 onto the ZMU 3 and secure the connec tion using the ZMU 3 bracket gt photo 4 65860 0 ZMU 3 Bracket assy Slide the bracket over the ZMU 3 rosette rotate it until the lug hides under the WZE 3 s knurled screw Fasten the bracket on the WZE 3 and use a 3mm hex wrench to secure the bracket on the ZMU 3 s rosette edge Selecting the radio channel The radio modem in the WZE 3 utilises a specific scheme of constantly changing frequencies making the connection between the different radio units very robust against interference The even channels on the radio channel selector switch numbers O 2 4 6 utilize the upper half of the bandwidth 2444 2472 MHz while the odd numbers 1 3 5 7 use the lower frequencies 2406 2435 MHz To establish a connection between one or more Wireless Main Units a maximum of three per radio channel is possible the WZE 3 must be set to the same radio channel as the receiving URM 2 3 UMC 3 LDB 2 or ARRIFLEX 416 plus HS It is not possible to control two receiving units with one WZE 3 Note In case two remote systems with the 2 or 3 series modems yellow antenna washer are on the same set it is recommended to set one of the systems to an upper even channel and one system to a lower odd channel number Due to local telecommunications regulations only certain channels are allowed in some countries The WZE 3 must be used odd numbered ch
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5. into its compartment Switch on the WZE 3 using the blue on off button The unit tries to connect to a corresponding radio unit If ok both the ready and RF active LEDs glow green after a few moments If not check the following table LED signal description rdy green RF connection disturbed or interrupted RF red rdy red Radio connection ok but no or bad RF green connection to ZMU 3 rdy red no radio connection RF dark UMC 3 URM 2 3 ARRIFLEX 416 PLUS HS The antenna on the WZE 3 is not user replacable solution remove other radio controlled devices from the set change radio channel from odd to even numbers or vice versa check connectors on WZE 3 and ZMU 3 check if the corrsponding radio unit is active check radio units for corresponding channels replace antenna on corresponding radio units Battery maintenance The following batteries are recommended for use with the WZE 3 SONY NP FM Series e g NP FM 500H Recommended Charger SONY BC VM50 For safety purposes do not use other than the recom mended charger and battery types Please also take note of the following directives for battery handling JIN Do not incinerate AN Do not expose to temperatures beyond 20 to 50 4 to 122 F IN Do not disassemble Re charge the battery if the LED on the WZE 3 lights up The charger must be used indoor only Do not expose it to humidy or high temperatures
6. ARRI WZE 3 Instruction Manual As of July 2008 ALL ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPYRIGHT THEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION ON CD ROM DISKS OR INTERNET SITES OR USED IN THEIR ENTIRE FORM OR IN EXCERPTS WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS WRITTEN AGREEMENT IF YOU ARE DOWNLOADING PDF FILES FROM OUR INTERNET HOME PAGE FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR UPDATED VERSIONS WE CANNOT TAKE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR DOWNLOADED FILES AS TECHNICAL DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 1 Contents 1 2 2 Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 4 2 1 Safety instructions 4 2 2 ee eee 6 3 General Description 9 3 1 ARRI Order numbers 11 4 Setup 2 eg cs as We eee 12 5 Operation of the WZE 3 14 6 Specifications 16 This page is left intentionally blank 2 Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 2 1 Safety instructions The WZE has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factory To ensure optimal performance it is essential that you aquaint yourself with this instruction manual and that you follow the operating instructions described Warning signs o Possible risk of injury or da
7. al theory In the case one or all of the forgoing clauses are not allowed by applicable law the fullest extent permissible clauses by applicable law are validated ARRI is a registered trademark of Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik GmbH amp Co Betriebs KG This page is left intentionally blank 3 General Description The WZE 3 is the Wireless Zoom Extension unit for the ZMU 3 This unit can be easily attached to the ZMU 3 thus enabling light weight wireless zoom control in combination with any member of the 3rd generation ARRI Wireless Remote System Yellow Radio Main features Light weight 1 channel radio unit Fits perfectly to the ZMU 3 no cabling Battery power supply for both the WZE 3 and ZMU 3 fully integrated in the ARRI Wireless Remote Ssytem antenna attaching the WZE 3 to the ZMU 3 on off low battery active radio connection WZE 3 ready radio channel selector switch battery release button ZMU 3 connector WZE top view WZE bottom view without battery 4 65860 0 ZMU 3 Bracket assy 05 21430 0 Battery Charger 05 21208 0 Li lon Battery 3 1 ARRI Order Numbers K2 65150 0 K4 65860 0 05 21208 0 05 21430 0 05 20368 0 05 20369 0 05 20370 0 Wireless Zoom Extension Unit WZE 3 ZMU 3 Bracket assy Li lon Battery 7 2V 11 8Wh Battery Charger Power Cord EU Power Cord UK Power Cord US 4 Setup Attaching the WZE 3 to the ZMU 3 Plug the
8. annels in France In all other countries radio channels from 0 7 may be programmed if there are no local telecommunication restrictions for the 2 4 GHz ISM band Set the desired channel with the rotary selection knob gt photo on the WZE 3 e Using the selection knob the LDB Lens Data Box the FEM 2 the UMC 3 or ARRIFLEX 416 plus HS select the same channel as on the WZE 3 Selector switch number 9 switches the radio modem off number 8 is reserved for special purposes Quality of the radio connection The RF LED photo page 10 shows whether the quality of the radio transmission is sufficient As long as the RF LED is green the radio connection is perfect If the LED is illuminated briefly red this means that a data packet has been lost The packet is cyclically transmitted and the lens adjustment is still correct If the LED lights up red several times briefly or continuous ly it must be assumed that lens adjustment is no longer being performed correctly If the LED flashes red the radio connection has been interrupted for longer than a second The radio connection is best when there is visual contact between the antennas of the LDB UMC 3 URM 2 3 or ARRIFLEX 416 Plus HS and the WZE 3 is as small as possible The maximum range inside buildings depends on the particular building and is typically approx 30m Outdoors the range is approx 100m 5 Operation of the WZE 3 Slide in the battery
9. mage to equip ment This symbol indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or equipment damage General safety instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the system and in the safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system Follow all installa tion and operating instructions Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by ARRI as they may cause hazards and void the warranty Do not repair any part of the system Repairs must only be carried out by authorized ARRI repair shops Do not remove any safety measure of the system Do not operate the system in high humidity areas or expose It to water or moisture Do not place the system on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The system may fall causing serious personal injury and damage to the system or other objects Operate the system using only the type of battery indicated in the manual Do not use solvents to clean Any violation of these safety instructions or the non observance of personal care could cause serious injuries including death and damages on the system or other objects Note Notes are used to indicate further informations or informations from other instructio
10. n manuals image indicates objects which are shown in the illustration Product Identification When ordering parts or accessories or if any questions should arise please advise your type of product and serial number 2 2 Disclaimer Before using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all respective instructions The ARRI Wireless Lens Control System is only available for com mercial customers The customer grants by utilization that the ARRI Wireless Zoom Extension Unit WZE 3 or other components of the system are only deployed for commercial use Otherwise the customer has the obligati on to contact ARRI preceding the utilization While ARRI endeavors to enhance the quality reliability and safety of their products customers agree and ack nowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely To minimize risks of damage to property or injury including death to persons arising from defects in the products customers must incorpo rate sufficient safety measures in their work with the system and have to heed the statuted canonic use No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of ARRI ARRI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document The information is subject to change without notice For actual design in refer to the latest publications of ARRI data sheets or da
11. ta books etc for the most up to date specifications Not all products and or types are available in every country Please check with an ARRI sales representative for availability and additional information ARRI or its subsidiaries does not assume any liability for infringement of patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products No license express implied or otherwise is granted under any patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others ARRI or its subsidiaries expressly excludes any liability warranty demand or other obligation for any claim representation or cause or action or whatsoever express or implied whether in contract or tort including negli gence or incorporated in terms and conditions whether by statue law or otherwise In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or you have a remedy for recovery of any special direct indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits lost savings lost revenues or economic loss of any kind or for any claim third party downtime good will damage to or replacement of equipment or property any costs or recovering of any material or goods associated with the assembly or use of our products or any other damages or injury of persons and so on or under any other leg
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