ARRI Amira User manual

AMIRA
Q U I C K G U I D E
30 May 2018
AMIRA
Q U I C K G U I D E
30 May 2018

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AMIRA, ALEXA, ALEXA XT, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini are trademarks
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NOTICE
This document is a Quick Guide only. For detailed operation instructions, please
refer to the User Manual.
For further assistance
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
Tuerkenstr. 89
D-80799 Munich, Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
www.arri.com/service
Document revision history
Document ID: K4.0001898
Version
1.0
Release
K08511
Date
02 Apr 2014
2.0 K08781 31 Mar 2015
3.0 K08941 02 Nov 2015
4.0 K09036 23 May 2016
4.1 K09090 07 June 2016
5.3 K09696 30 May 2018

Contents 3
Contents
1 For Your Safety / 为了您的安全............................................................. 5
1.1 Risk Levels and Alert Symbols / 危险级别和警示标志.......................... 5
1.2 Vital Precautions / 重要安全措施........................................................... 6
1.3 General Precautions / 般安全措施.........................................................7
2 Audience and Intended Use................................................................. 9
3 Scope of Delivery and Warranty........................................................ 10
4 Camera Layout.....................................................................................11
4.1 Front Connectors & Switches..............................................................14
4.2 I/O Panel..............................................................................................14
4.3 Audio Connector Panel....................................................................... 16
4.4 Media Panel.........................................................................................17
4.5 Operator Panel.................................................................................... 18
4.6 User Buttons Panel............................................................................. 19
4.7 Audio Control Panel............................................................................ 19
4.8 Rear Connectors................................................................................. 20
4.9 Product Identification........................................................................... 21
5 Basic Camera Operation.....................................................................22
5.1 Power Supply...................................................................................... 22
5.2 Powering Auxiliary Devices via the Camera....................................... 22
5.3 Switching On and Off.......................................................................... 22
5.4 Inserting and Removing a CFast 2.0 Card......................................... 23
5.5 Inserting and Removing USB Medium................................................ 23
5.6 Starting Recording via REC button..................................................... 24
5.7 Multi Viewfinder MVF-1....................................................................... 25
5.8 User Monitor........................................................................................ 27
5.9 Camera Control Panel CCP-1.............................................................27
5.10 Home Screen.......................................................................................28
5.11 Camera Menu......................................................................................29
5.12 Licensing..............................................................................................30
6 Camera Preparation.............................................................................31
6.1 Changing a Lens................................................................................. 31
6.2 Changing the Lens Mount................................................................... 32
6.3 Mounting the Camera to a Bridge Plate..............................................34
6.4 Mounting the Camera to a Wedge Plate.............................................34
6.5 Mounting and Unmounting a Base Adapter Plate............................... 35
6.6 Mounting and Unmounting the Camera Handle..................................35

4 Contents
6.7 Mounting and Unmounting a Battery Adapter..................................... 35
6.8 Connecting the MVF-1........................................................................ 36
6.9 Balancing the Camera.........................................................................37
6.10 Adjusting the Monitor...........................................................................37
6.11 Adjusting the Viewfinder......................................................................37
7 Appendix...............................................................................................38
7.1 Supported CFast 2.0 Cards................................................................ 38
7.2 Technical Data..................................................................................... 39
7.3 MPEG-2 Notice....................................................................................43
7.4 Declarations of Conformity.................................................................. 43
7.5 Dimensional Drawings.........................................................................44

For Your Safety / 为了您的安全 5
1 For Your Safety / 为了您的安全
Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand and follow the instructions
in this document fully. 使用前，请确保所有的用户都已经阅读、理解，并遵循本文档内
的操作说明。
1.1 Risk Levels and Alert Symbols / 危险级别和警示标
志
Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate
different risk levels:
DANGER!
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE explains practices not related to physical injury. No safety alert symbol
appears with this signal word.
Note: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure.
本文档内的安全警告、安全警示标志和标识词语指示不同的危险级别：
危险
危险表示危急、有危害的情景，若不防范，则会导致死亡或严重的伤害。
警告
警告表示有潜在危害的情景，若不防范，则可能会导致死亡或严重的伤害。
小心
小心表示有潜在危害的情景，若不防范，则可能会导致中等或较轻的伤害。
提示
注意表示此行为不会导致人身伤害。因此此标识词语中不含警告标志。
注：注意中会提供用于解释或简化工作的额外信息。

6 For Your Safety / 为了您的安全
1.2 Vital Precautions / 重要安全措施
DANGER!
High voltage! Risk of electric shock and fire!
Short-circuits may entail lethal damage!
Before use, read and follow all valid instructions.
Use solely and exclusively as described in the instructions.
Never open. Never insert objects.
For operation, always use a power source as indicated in the instructions.
Always unplug the power cable by gripping the power plug, not the cable.
Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualified ARRI Service
Center.
Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paint-
marked screws).
Always protect from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or aggressive
substances.
Never cover any fan openings.
危险
高电压！有触电或起火风险！
短路将引起致命危险。
使用之前，请仔细阅读所有未过期的使用说明，并严格遵循。
切勿打开机身。切入插入任何物体。
操作时，请务必使用说明中指出的电源。
断开电源时请握住电源插头，而不是电线。
切勿尝试自行维修。所有的维修工作必须由具备资质的ARRI 维修中心进行。
切勿移除或毁坏任何安全设施（例如警告贴纸或涂漆标示的螺丝）。
务必避免潮湿、寒冷、炎热、多尘、震动、冲击或严酷的使用环境。
切勿覆盖任何风扇开口。

For Your Safety / 为了您的安全 7
CAUTION!
Condensation! Risk of electric shock and fire!
Condensation may form on the sensor and electrical connections when exposing
the camera to sudden changes of temperature or humidity!
To avoid injury and damage, never operate the camera when condensation occurs.
小心
冷凝！有触电或火灾风险！
当将摄影机暴露于温度或湿度迅速变化的环境中时，影像传感器和电子部件连接处可
能会产 为了您的安全 6 生的冷凝。
为了避免受伤或设备损坏，在冷凝发生时切勿操作摄影机。
CAUTION!
Heavy weight! Risk of injury and damage!
If placed on an unstable surface, the camera can fall and cause serious harm!
Always place the camera on proper support devices. Safely attach it as described
in the instructions.
小心
设备重量较大！有受伤或设备损坏风险！
若安置于不稳定的位置，则摄影机可能会掉落，并造成严重的伤害。
务必将摄影机安装于适当的支撑设备上。请按照说明中所描述的方法来安全地安装摄
影机。
1.3 General Precautions / 般安全措施
NOTICE
Even rugged cameras use components sensitive to improper use.
Direct sunlight can result in camera housing temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F). At
ambient temperatures above 25 °C (77 °F), protect the camera from direct sunlight.
Protect the optical system and sensor: Never point the camera or viewfinder into
direct sunlight.
Avoid permanent sensor damage: Never let any direct light or reflections from high-
energy light sources (e.g. laser beams) enter the camera's optical path.
Protect the sensor: Always keep a lens or protective cap on the empty lens mount.
Change lenses in dry, dust-free environments only.
Always clean the sensor cover glass according to ARRI instructions. Instructions
can be downloaded from the ARRI website in the ALEXA download section.
Only use the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For
the correct use of other equipment, see the manufacturer's instructions.

8 For Your Safety / 为了您的安全
提示
即使本摄影机非常坚固，也是由敏感的组件所组成的，请谨慎使用。
当改变摄影机安装支撑设备或系统时（特别是更换电缆），请务必断开摄影机电源。
注意保护光学系统和影像传感器：切勿将摄影机或取景器直接面朝直射阳光。
避免对影像传感器造成永久性伤害：切勿让任何来自高能量光源（例如激光）的直射
光或反 射光进入摄影机的光路系统。
注意保护影像影像传感器：空镜头卡口上务必安装镜头或保护盖。更换镜头时，务必
在干燥、 无尘的环境中进行。
请完全并仅按照用户手册中所描述的方法来清洁影像传感器保护玻璃。若清洁不成
功，请咨 询ARRI 维修中心。切勿尝试打开保护玻璃。
清洁影像传感器保护玻璃时，务必遵守ARRI说明书中描述的方法。
仅使用本文档中建议使用的工具、材料和操作方法。若要正确地使用其他设备，请参
阅其制 造商的说明书。

Audience and Intended Use 9
2 Audience and Intended Use
NOTICE
The product is solely and exclusively available for commercial costumers and shall
be used by skilled personnel only. Every user should be trained according to ARRI
guidelines.
Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the
valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved.
The AMIRA is a 35mm digital camera solely and exclusively for recording images at
various resolutions suitable for a variety of distribution formats:
ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ*, ProRes 4444*, ProRes 4444 XQ*,
MPEG-2 HD 422 and ARRIRAW* codecs
Rec 709 and Rec 2020 encoding (through use of look files), Log C or ARRIRAW*
encoding
CFast 2.0 card recording
Up to 200 fps* in HD/2K with full image quality
35mm CMOS sensor
EVF with OLED eyepiece
Fold-away monitor for both live view and user interface access
Ready out-of-the-box for single-user-centric workflow
Slim, ruggedly built for high mobility
* Feature requires licensing.

10 Scope of Delivery and Warranty
3 Scope of Delivery and Warranty
NOTICE
Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship and
dispose according to local regulations.
ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal.
Delivery
On delivery, please check if package and contents are intact. Never accept a
damaged/incomplete delivery. A complete delivery includes:
AMIRA camera with lens mount according to order: PL, EF, B4
Multi-viewfinder MVF-1 with AMIRA EVF cable
Gold Mount or V-Lock battery adapter (if ordered)
Camera handle with viewfinder adapter
Four XLR connector caps (one spare; keep all four for later use)
Four BNC connector caps
WPA-1 or BPA-3 base adapter (if ordered)
WiFi antenna
Bluetooth antenna
USB memory stick
3.0 mm Allen key
Quick Guide
Original packaging incl. drying agent
Usually, the camera comes fully assembled. In the unlikely case that a handle,
viewfinder, adapter or antenna (etc.) is not assembled, see page 31 for
instructions.
NOTICE
ARRI offers an increasing variety of product bundles and additional accessories.
For details, please consult our website or your local ARRI Service Partner.
Warranty
For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable
for any consequences of inadequate shipment, improper use or third-party products.

Camera Layout 11
4 Camera Layout
Camera Right
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1BAT Main Power Connector 6RS Connector
2I/O Panel 7WPA-1 Bracket Rosette
3Audio Connector Panel 8WPA-1 with Quick Release Connectors
4Fan Intake 9Fan Outlet
512-pin Hirose for ENG type lenses
Camera Left
12
3
4
5
6
7
89
10
1Operator Panel 6Media Panel
2User Buttons 1-8 7Battery Adapter Plate
3Power Button & Camera Lock 8Fan Intake
4Audio Control Panel 9Recording Button
5Media Lid 10 WPA-1 Bracket Rosette

12 Camera Layout
Camera Top
1MVF-1 Top Buttons 5Adjustable Beam
2MVF-1 Recording Button 6Camera Type Label
3Viewfinder Hinge with Clamp 7Level
4Accessory Shoe 83/8" Accessory Threads on Camera Handle
Camera Bottom
1Battery Adapter Plate 4MVF-1 Type Label
2Bracket Rosettes 5WPA-1 Quick-lock Bracket
3MVF-1 PLAY Button

Camera Layout 13
Camera Front
1Clamps 4WPA-1 15mm Rod Receptacles
2Lens Mount (here: PL Mount with Hirose
Connector)
5RS Connector
3ND Filter Switch
Camera Back
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1MVF-1 Fold-away Monitor 5I/O Panel
2Viewfinder OLED Eyepiece 6BAT Main Power Connector
3Bluetooth Antenna 7Battery Adapter Plate (here: Gold Mount)
4WiFi Antenna 8Proximity Sensor for OLED Eyepiece

14 Camera Layout
4.1 Front Connectors & Switches
3
4
1
2
1ENG 12-pin Hirose Connector
23-pin Fischer RS Connector
3Lens Mount (PL mount with Hirose)
4ND Filter Switch
ENG (12-pin Hirose)
Supplies lens servos with power and provides access to lens servo
functions.
RS (3-pin Fischer)
This 3-pin Fischer socket supplies external accessories with 24 V
power (2.0 A). It also carries a frame pulse output and accepts an
ARRI remote start/stop trigger.
ND Filter Switch
The ND filter switch controls the internal ND filter module. Filter den-
sities of CLEAR, 0.6, 1.2 and 2.1 allow quick exposure changes and
compensation over a range of seven stops.
4.2 I/O Panel
3
7
6
5
1
2
4
1BAT Main Power Connector
2EXT External Connector
3D-Tap (optional)
4AUX 12V Power Out
5SDI 1&2 SDI Outputs
6RET / SYNC IN Connector
7TC I/O Timecode Connector

Camera Layout 15
BAT (8-pin LEMO)
The BAT connector is the main power input of the AMIRA and ac-
cepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC.
EXT (6-pin LEMO)
A multi-pin accessory connector for communication with various ac-
cessories, carrying two CAN buses and accessory power output at
camera voltage level (2.0 A max.).
D-Tap
A D-tap on the battery adapter supplies accessories with 12 V DC
from the camera.
12V (4-pin Hirose)
Supplies 12 V auxiliary power with a maximum power of 2.0 A (com-
bined output of 4-pin Hirose and 2-pin LEMO).
12V (2-pin LEMO)
Supplies 12 V auxiliary power with a maximum power of 2.0 A (com-
bined output of 4-pin Hirose and 2-pin LEMO).
SDI 1 & 2 (BNC)
Both SDI BNC connectors are carrying SDI signals in 1920 x 1080
(422 1.5G, 422 3G, 444 3G) as well as 3840 x 2160 (DL 422 3G, 422
6G, DL 422 6G).
RET/SYNC IN (BNC)
A BNC socket for Genlock input, or HD-SDI return image signal (con-
figurable). Supports Black Burst signals, Tri-Level signals and HD-
SDI genlock signals.

16 Camera Layout
TC I/O (BNC)
The TC connector is a BNC socket. It accepts and distributes LTC
(Longitudinal Time Code) signals.
4.3 Audio Connector Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
1Protective Caps
2Headphone Out & Volume Control
3IN A XLR 5-pin Audio Input
4IN B XLR 3-pin Audio Input
5IN C XLR 3-pin Audio Input
6Input Signal Selector
Headphone Out
Headphone 3.5 mm stereo TRS (“Mini-jack”) output for monitoring au-
dio channels.
IN A (5-pin XLR)
XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power sup-
ply) and line level signals.
IN B & C (3-pin XLR)
XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power sup-
ply), line level signals and AES3 digital signals.
NOTICE
Rubber caps protect the XLR connectors from dirt and moisture. Always cap
unused XLR connectors.

Camera Layout 17
4.4 Media Panel
1
2
3
4
5
1Media Lid
2Card Status LEDs
3CFast Card Slots A & B
4USB Connectors 1 & 2
5Ethernet Connector
Card Status LEDs
The card status LEDs allow for a quick check of the card status:
Status LED Card State
Off No card inserted
Green Ready to record
Flashing red Recording
Solid red Not ready to record, card full or card invalid
CFast Card Slots A & B
Storage media slots for CFast 2.0 recording cards.
USB Connectors 1 & 2
Interface for USB memory sticks with FAT file system. The camera
saves data such as user setups, frame grabs and system logs to the
USB memory sticks. The USB ports can also be used to charge USB
devices and supplies 5V with a maximum current of 500mA.
Ethernet Connector
RJ45 LAN interface for remote control of the camera, for multicam
control and for service access.

18 Camera Layout
4.5 Operator Panel
1
5
4
3
2
1US User Switch
2EI Exposure Index Switch
3WB White Balance Switch
4AW Auto White Balance Button
5REC Recording Button & LED
The operator panel consists of the AW auto white balance button and three switches
that offer quick adjustments to important camera parameters such as exposure index
or white balance.
Each switch position can be assigned with an individual preset. See the User Manual
for full instructions.
US Switch
The user switch can be assigned to control either FPS, SHUTTER or LOOK presets.
Per factory default the user switch is not assigned (setting NONE).
EI Switch
The exposure index switch offers quick access to three exposure index presets. The
factory default presets for the three positions are 400, 800 and 1600 ASA.
WB Switch
The WB switch offers quick access to four white balance presets. The factory default
presets for the four positions are 3200K, 4300K, 5600K and 7000K.
AW Button
Press the AW button twice in one second to trigger automatic white balance
calculation. Based on the camera's live image, AW calculates an automatic white
balance and overwrites the active WB setting. The result is also stored as the preset
value of the active WB switch position and in the first entry of the WB preset list.

Camera Layout 19
4.6 User Buttons Panel
1
2
4
3
1Power Button
2Lock Button
3User Buttons
4SHIFT Button
Lock Button
Press and hold the lock button to lock camera and viewfinder buttons. The camera
menu offers a lock configuration defining which buttons and switches are affected by
the camera lock.
User Buttons & SHIFT button
Eight configurable user buttons offer quick access to frequently used functions. A
blue LED indicates an active button function. Each button can be assigned with two
functions, e.g. user button 1 becomes user button 5 when pressed in combination with
the SHIFT button.
4.7 Audio Control Panel
1
2
3
4
1Audio Function Switch
2Audio Display
3L & R Gain Controls
4SET Jogwheel
Audio Function Switch
The audio function switch toggles the audio display between the INFO screen, the
configuration screen for channels 1/2, the configuration screen for channels 3/4 and
the SETUP menu.
Audio Display
A second display to the user monitor, the audio display offers full control over all audio
settings. The content of the display depends on the position of the audio function
switch.

20 Camera Layout
L & R Gain Controls
Use the gain control dials to adjust the gain of the left and right audio channels.
SET Jogwheel
The jogwheel is used to modify settings within the audio display. Rotate the jogwheel
to move through screen content, press the jogwheel to access settings and confirm
changes.
4.8 Rear Connectors
1
2
3
1WiFi
2Bluetooth
3Battery Adapter Mount
WiFi
Connector for antenna for WiFi signal according to 802.11g. Used for
remote camera access.
Bluetooth
Connector for antenna for Bluetooth signal. Used for wireless audio
monitoring and comment channel return with Bluetooth headset. Sup-
ports Handsfree and A2DP protocols.
NOTICE
Bluetooth usage has been disabled for all cameras sold to and used in mainland
China due to certification issues of the Bluetooth module.
Battery Adapter Mount
The camera can be equipped with an adapter plate for either V-Lock
or Gold Mount batteries.