ARRI Amira User manual

AMIRA
Q U I C K G U I D E
Date: 02 November 2015
AMIRA
Q U I C K G U I D E
Date: 02 November 2015

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© 2015 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All rights reserved.
No portions of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent of
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to
change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted.
AMIRA, ALEXA, and ALEXA XT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold
& Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated
as such.
Original version.
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
Version
1.0
ID
K4.0001898
Release
K08511
Date
02 April 2014
2.0 K4.0001898 K08781 31 March 2015
3.0 K4.0001898 K08941 02 November 2015

Contents 3
Contents
1 For your safety / 为了您的安全..............................................................6
1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols / 危险级别和警示标志.............................6
1.2 Vital precautions / 重要安全措施........................................................... 7
1.3 General precautions / 般安全措施......................................................... 8
2 Audience and intended use............................................................... 10
3 Scope of delivery and warranty.........................................................11
4 Camera layout......................................................................................12
4.1 Product identification........................................................................... 16
5 Power supply....................................................................................... 17
5.1 Changing a Gold Mount battery.......................................................... 17
5.2 Changing a V-Lock battery..................................................................18
5.3 BAT in.................................................................................................. 18
5.4 Powering auxiliary devices via camera............................................... 18
6 Switching on/off...................................................................................19
7 Connectors........................................................................................... 20
7.1 Front connectors..................................................................................20
7.2 Audio connector panel.........................................................................21
7.3 I/O panel.............................................................................................. 23
7.4 Media panel......................................................................................... 25
7.4.1 Preparing a USB memory stick...........................................................26
7.4.2 Changing a CFast 2.0 card.................................................................27
8 Lens mount/filters................................................................................28
8.1 ND filter switch.................................................................................... 28
8.2 Changing a lens.................................................................................. 29
8.3 Lens control......................................................................................... 29
8.3.1 Manual iris adjustment........................................................................ 29
8.3.2 Iris control via user button...................................................................30
8.3.3 Auto iris................................................................................................31
9 Audio control panel.............................................................................32
9.1 Channel configuration..........................................................................32
9.2 Headphone volume............................................................................. 34
10 Camera Controls..................................................................................35
10.1 Operator panel.....................................................................................35
10.1.1 Setting the US switch function............................................................ 35
10.1.2 Presetting the US / EI / WB switches..................................................36

4 Contents
10.1.3 AW auto white balance button............................................................ 37
10.2 User preset panel................................................................................ 37
10.2.1 Locking/unlocking................................................................................ 38
10.2.2 User buttons........................................................................................ 39
10.3 Recording.............................................................................................40
11 MVF-1 controls.....................................................................................41
11.1 EVF image/monitor.............................................................................. 41
11.2 MVF-1 buttons..................................................................................... 41
11.2.1 PK peaking button............................................................................... 41
11.2.2 EXP exposure tool button................................................................... 42
11.2.3 VF1 & VF2 user buttons..................................................................... 43
11.2.4 PLAY button.........................................................................................43
11.2.4.1 Playback screen controls........................................................................... 43
11.3 Diopter adjustment.............................................................................. 43
11.4 Adjusting the monitor...........................................................................44
11.5 Changing the monitor mode................................................................44
11.6 Menu access....................................................................................... 46
11.7 Live monitor......................................................................................... 46
11.8 User monitor........................................................................................ 47
11.8.1 Status section...................................................................................... 47
11.8.2 Message popups................................................................................. 48
12 Overlay menu.......................................................................................49
13 Web remote.......................................................................................... 51
14 Camera preparation.............................................................................53
14.1 Adjusting the viewfinder...................................................................... 53
14.2 Balancing the camera weight.............................................................. 54
14.3 Mounting to a wedge plate..................................................................55
14.4 Mounting to a bridge plate.................................................................. 56
15 Assembly and retrofits....................................................................... 57
15.1 Battery adapter.................................................................................... 57
15.2 Base adapter....................................................................................... 59
15.3 Camera handle.................................................................................... 61
15.4 Viewfinder and EVF cable...................................................................62
15.5 Antennas..............................................................................................65
16 Licensing and updating...................................................................... 66
16.1 Camera update....................................................................................66
16.2 Licensing..............................................................................................66
16.2.1 License bundles...................................................................................67

Contents 5
17 Appendix...............................................................................................68
17.1 Technical data......................................................................................68
17.2 Dimensional drawings......................................................................... 72
17.3 MPEG-2 Notice....................................................................................72
17.4 Declarations of conformity...................................................................72
18 ............................................................................................................... 74

6 For your safety / 为了您的安全
1 For your safety / 为了您的安全
Before use, please ensure that all users comprehensively read, understand, and
follow the instructions in this document. / 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。

For your safety / 为了您的安全 7
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。

8 For your safety / 为了您的安全
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.
Always unplug the camera from power sources before making changes to the setup
or system (in particular: changing cables).
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.
Only use the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For
the correct use of other equipment, see the manufacturer's instructions.

For your safety / 为了您的安全 9
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。

10 Audience and intended use
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 35 mm digital camera solely and exclusively for recording HD 1080,
2K, 3.2K* or 4K UHD* images suitable for a variety of distribution formats:
•ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 HQ*, ProRes 4444* and ProRes
4444 XQ* codecs
•REC 709 encoding (through use of look files) or Log C* encoding
•CFast 2.0 card recording
•Up to 200 fps* in HD/2K with full image quality
•35 mm 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.

Scope of delivery and warranty 11
3 Scope of delivery and warranty
NOTICE
Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship, and
dispose of according to local regulations.
ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal.
Delivery
On delivery, please check if package and content 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 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 (remove before use)
•WPA-1 or BPA-3 base adapter (if ordered)
•WiFi antenna
•Bluetooth antenna
•USB memory stick
•3 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 57 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 consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.

12 Camera layout
4 Camera layout
Right
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1BAT power input 6RS connector
2I/O panel 7Bracket rosette
3Audio connector panel 8WPA-1 with quick release connectors
4Fan intake 9Fan outlet
512-pin Hirose for ENG type lenses

Camera layout 13
Left
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1Operator panel 6Media panel (behind lid)
2User buttons 7Battery adapter
3Power button & camera lock 8Fan intake
4Audio control panel 9Recording button
5Lid 10 Bracket rosette

14 Camera layout
Top
1
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
1Viewfinder top buttons 5Adjustable beam
2Recording button 6Camera type label
3Viewfinder hinge with clamp 7Level
4Accessory shoe 8Accessory threads on camera handle
Bottom
1
2
5
3
4
1Battery adapter 4Viewfinder type label
2Bracket rosettes 5WPA-1 quick-lock bracket
3PLAY button

Camera layout 15
Front
1
2
3
4
5
1Clamps 415 mm rod receptacles
2Lens mount (here: PL) 5RS connector
3ND filter switch
Back
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1Fold-away monitor (viewfinder/GUI) 5I/O panel
2OLED eyepiece 6BAT power input
3Bluetooth antenna 7Battery adapter (here: Gold Mount)
4WiFi antenna 8Proximity sensor for OLED eyepiece

16 Camera layout
4.1 Product identification
1
2
CE type labels with serial number are on the camera top (1) and under the viewfinder
(2). An FCC conformity label is on the camera bottom.

Power supply 17
5 Power supply
Depending on your battery demand, the camera offers either a Gold Mount or a V-
Lock adapter. You can change both by yourself (see page 57). For further details,
see our website or ask your local ARRI Service Partner.
NOTICE
For maximum operation time, always use fully charged batteries with 10.5 to 34 V
DC (50 W minimum).
5.1 Changing a Gold Mount battery
1
2
3
1. Place the battery pins in the mount receptors (1).
2. Slide the battery (2) to the right until the adapter audibly locks (1).
3. To release: With the lever pushed (3), slide the battery (2) to the left and
backwards.

18 Power supply
5.2 Changing a V-Lock battery
1
2
3
1. Place the battery's wedge into the V-shaped lock (1).
2. Slide the battery (2) downwards until the adapter audibly locks (1).
3. To release: With the pin pushed (3), slide the battery (2) up- and backwards.
5.3 BAT in
NOTICE
If the power supply to BAT is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera
will automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
Use the BAT connector, and a KC50-S or KC50-SP-S cable, to
supply the camera with 10.5 to 34 V DC.
5.4 Powering auxiliary devices via camera
You can supply auxiliary devices from the camera via several connectors (2.0 A max):
•12 V via 2-pin LEMO, 4-pin Hirose, or via D-tap on battery adapter
•24 V via RS
•Camera voltage via EXT
Note: For connector pin-out information, see the User Manual. With a critical power
supply level, the camera switches off all auxiliary power supplies first.

Switching on/off 19
6 Switching on/off
1
2
3
1. To switch on: Press the power button (1).
2. The ARRI and AMIRA logos appear in the audio display (2) and monitor (3).
3. To switch off: Press and hold the power button (1).
4. A countdown appears in the audio display, monitor, and viewfinder.
5. On reaching zero, the camera powers off.
1
6. Note: The STBY icon (1) signals that the camera is ready to record.
7. If not: Insert a CFast 2.0 card. See page 53.
8. Format the card for recording.

20 Connectors
7 Connectors
NOTICE
Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the
audio/image signal due to static electricity.
7.1 Front connectors
1
2
112-pin Hirose for ENG type
lenses
23-pin Fischer RS
ENG (12-pin Hirose)
Supplies lens servos with power and provides access to lens ser-
vo functions.
RS (3-pin Fischer)
This 3-pin Fischer socket for RS input supplies external acces-
sories with 24 V power (2.0 A). It also carries a frame pulse out-
put and accepts an ARRI remote start/stop trigger.