Indiecam indieASSIST 435 User manual

indieASSIST 435
HD video assist for ARRIFLEX 435
User Manual
FW 1.0.9
27.9.2020!
INDIECAM GmbH
Seidengasse 26/4-5!
1070 Vienna – Austria
www.indiecam.com

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 5
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Legal Disclaimer ................................................................................... 6
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Introduction ........................................................................................... 7
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Technical Data ...................................................................................... 8
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General......................................................................................................... 8!
Image Sensor............................................................................................. 8!
Image Processing Features.................................................................. 8!
Video Output............................................................................................. 9!
System Functions .................................................................................... 9!
Compatible ARRIFLEX 435 versions ............................................. 9
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Connectors............................................................................................10
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Back............................................................................................................. 10!
435 connector ......................................................................................11!
CCU connector .....................................................................................11!
CTRL connector ...................................................................................11!
Power Out connector ........................................................................11!
SDI 1 connector ....................................................................................11!
SDI 2 connector ...................................................................................11!
Side...............................................................................................................12!
USB-Connector ...................................................................................12!
Setting up the indieASSIST 435 ..................................................... 13
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On/Off switch...........................................................................................13!
Status LED.................................................................................................14!
Focus ...........................................................................................................14!
Iris..................................................................................................................14!
Alignment of the image position ......................................................15!
X-Axis......................................................................................................15!
Y-Axis......................................................................................................16!
Rotation..................................................................................................16!
Lock Image Position..........................................................................17!
Installation.............................................................................................18
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Preparation before mounting ............................................................19!
Removal of pre-installed view finder system..........................19!

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Removal carrying handle.................................................................19!
Removal Side-Cover and RS double-socket.......................... 20!
Removal Viewfinder ........................................................................ 20!
Removal original IVS.........................................................................21!
Removal original IVS-CCD from Viewfinder ............................21!
Removal original IVS-flange..........................................................22!
Re-Attach Viewfinder ......................................................................22!
Mounting the indieASSIST 435.........................................................23!
Mount the indieASSIST 435 Flange............................................23!
Mount the indieASSIST 435 L-Bracket .....................................23!
Connecting the indieASSIST 435 ....................................................24!
CAM-Cable ...........................................................................................24!
SDI-Cable(s) ........................................................................................24!
CCU-Cable............................................................................................25!
Limitations when using the RCU / CCU....................................25!
Conversion to 4 perf ......................................................................... 25
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Disassembly .............................................................................................26!
Assembly with 4perf Step-Ring .......................................................27!
Mount step-ring on section 2 (back) .........................................28!
Mount section 1 (front) on step-ring/section 2 assembly .28!
Re-Assembly without 4perf Step-Ring for 3perf ..................... 30!
Menu navigation .................................................................................. 31
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HOME Menu ..............................................................................................31!
Auto-Exposure........................................................................................32!
ISO ...............................................................................................................32!
FPS ..............................................................................................................33!
Auto-FPS ..............................................................................................33!
White Balance .........................................................................................33!
One shot................................................................................................33!
WB Preset ............................................................................................33!
RGB Gain...............................................................................................33!
Auto WB ...............................................................................................34!
SDI2 Mode.................................................................................................34!
LUT ..............................................................................................................34!
Image Flip .................................................................................................35!
Hue ..............................................................................................................35!
Saturation .................................................................................................35!
Brightness.................................................................................................35!
Contrast.....................................................................................................35!
Denoise ......................................................................................................36!
Detail...........................................................................................................36!
Framelines ................................................................................................36!
Frameline 1/2.......................................................................................37!
Vertical Lines.......................................................................................37!
Centre Mark .........................................................................................37!
Colour.....................................................................................................38!

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REC-Indicator..........................................................................................38!
Settings......................................................................................................38!
Autosave...............................................................................................38!
Save Settgs..........................................................................................38!
Load Settgs..........................................................................................38!
Read Settgs .........................................................................................39!
Fact. Preset..........................................................................................39!
Exposure Shutter-Compensation................................................39!
Timecode Trigger............................................................................. 40!
Timecode Footage Counter (SDI) ............................................. 40!
CCU Connection .................................................................................41!
Info................................................................................................................41!

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Important Safety Instructions
Note: Operational Error possible!
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Read all of these instructions carefully.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions to ensure against injury to yourself and
damage to the system or other devices objects.
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Avoid operational errors!
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Assembly and initial operation should be carried out only by persons
who are familiar with the equipment! 
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Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Only install this unit on the film-camera model it is intended for.
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Closely follow the safety instructions for the film-camera model that
this unit is intended for.
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Operate the system using only the type of power source indicated in
the manual.
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In wet weather the normal safety precautions for handling electrical
equipment should be taken.
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Do not operate the system in high humidity areas or expose it to
water or moisture.
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Clean optical surfaces only with a lens brush or a clean lens cloth! In
cases of solid dirt moisten a lens cloth with pure alcohol or an
adequate, professional lens cleaning solution.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not cover surfaces with cloth or other insulating material.
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Do not install near any heat sources as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Protect all cables from being walked on or pinched.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Repairs should be carried out only by authorized service personnel!
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Operate the unit only in the advised temperature range from
0° to +40° Celsius / 32°-104° Fahrenheit
Before using the indieASSIST 435 be sure to read and understand all relevant
instructions. If there are any questions please contact Indiecam for technical
support at [email protected].

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Legal Disclaimer
Be aware that the indieASSIST 435 is a system of assistance. indieASSIST
435 records the image of the ground glass. Indiecam is not responsible for
any errors on film stock like wrong colours, focus, focal depth, ground glass
settings etc.
The modification from 3 to 4 perf has to be done by an experienced
technician in an appropriate environment. Please be aware that the
modification takes some time and should not be done on set.

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Introduction
indieASSIST 435
is an HD video assist for ARRIFLEX 435
35mm film cameras. It provides exceptional image quality for
all crew on set, allowing to judge images far better than before.
The high-resolution Full-HD images show true colours and
have sharp, high contrast.
The system mounts on the original mounting positions for
video systems of the ARRIFLEX 435 camera.
The indieASSIST 435 is powered by the ARRIFLEX 435 camera.
Settings can be changed on the integrated controls display.
The menu is navigated with a rotary-push-button (“select”)
and a second push-button (“back”).
indieASSIST 435 has an integrated iris and focus control and
the image position can be adjusted as well. Furthermore, the
system can be set up for output of 16:9 or 4:3 images by
inserting a step-ring without the need to change optical
components inside.

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Additional accessories such as monitors or wireless HDSDI
transmission systems can be powered by the integrated
12V(2A) power output. When the ARRIFLEX 435 camera is
operated out of reach, indieASSIST 435 can be remote-
controlled with indieREMOTE through the CTRL-port. Original
ARRI RCU/CCU units can be used for controlling the ARRIFLEX
435 by connecting them directly to the indieASSIST 435 and
enabling their use in the menu (menu setting is obligatory!).
Technical Data
General
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Dimensions: 216 x 119 x 51mm (8.5” x 4.7” x 2”)
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Weight: Approx. 800g (1.76lb)
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Power: by connection to ARRIFLEX 435 camera (24-
30V depending on camera battery/PSU)
Image Sensor
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Size: 1/1.2”
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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Readout: progressive
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Shutter: global
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Pixel size: 5.86 µm
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Sensitivity: ISO 125-12800
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Dynamic range: 12 stops
Image Processing Features
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Flicker free
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White balance presets, Auto, RGB-gains
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Automatic and manual exposure control
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LUT
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Image Flip
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Hue
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Saturation
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Brightness
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Contrast
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Denoise
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Detail
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Framelines
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REC-indicator (automatic change of frameline colour)
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Timecode-trigger external recorder
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Exposure shutter compensation

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Video Output
§ YUV 4:2:2, 10 bit
§ 1080p23.98
§ 1080p24
§ 1080p25
§ 1080p29.97
§ 1080p30
System Functions
§ Auto start with last settings
§ Store and recall settings
§ Embedded time code
§ Remote control with
indieREMOTE
& RS485
§ Factory presets
§ Custom preset
Compatible ARRIFLEX 435 versions
indieASSIST 435 is compatible with the following cameras:
§ 435ES
§ 435 advanced
Furthermore, it is compatible with all 435 versions, when they
are fitted with the
§ FEM Module
§ FEM-1 Module
indieASSIST 435 is not compatible with very early versions of
the ARRIFLEX 435, when they only have the plain right cover
fitted, because these covers lack the CCU socket, that the
indieASSIST is connected to.
indieASSIST 435 is also not compatible with ARRIFLEX 435
EXTREME cameras, when they are fitted with the FEM-2 cover,
which has lens motor control sockets protruding. However,
these cameras can be retrofitted with the FEM-1 or FEM cover
and then they are compatible with the indieASSIST 435.
To sum up, indieASSIST 435 is compatible with the majority of
ARRIFLEX 435 cameras, except when cameras
§ are lacking a CCU-socket
§ have the FEM-2 cover installed with protruding lens
motor sockets

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Connectors
indieASSIST 435
has 6 connectors at the rear side and one on
the right side.
Back
indieASSIST 435 connectors on back-side

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435 connector
This connector (LEMO 7pin) powers the indieASSIST 435
through the ARRIFLEX 435 camera with a special included
cable from the ARRIFLEX 435 CCU socket. All communication
with the ARRIFLEX 435 passes through this connection.
CCU connector
Enables CCU operation of the ARRIFLEX 435 camera through
the indieASSIST 435 with a special included cable (LEMO 7pin
to Fischer). For remote operation an additional long cable can
be ordered. When using a RCU/CCU with the indieASSIST 435,
menu item
“CCU CON”
needs to be set to
ON
(see
page 25
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CTRL connector
The control connector is a (Lemo 9) pin connector. By
connecting the remote control-unit
indieREMOTE
the settings
of the indieASSIST 435 can be adjusted even when operated
out of reach.
Power Out connector
The power out connector is a standard Lemo 2 pin power
connector and outputs 12V@2A max (Pin1: GND, Pin2: 12V). It
can be used for powering accessories like an external onboard
monitor.
SDI 1 connector
SDI 1 is the main video port providing an HDSDI-signal with
4:2:2 colour sampling and framerates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 or
30fps. The mode is progressive.
SDI 2 connector
SDI 2 is the secondary video port. It outputs the same signal as
SDI 1. Frameline-overlays can be deactivated for this port
separately and an individual LUT can be selected.

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Side
USB-Connector
indieASSIST 435 has 1 x USB-Connector on the right side. The
USB-Connector is a type USB2.0 Micro-B socket. It can be used
to update the firmware of indieASSIST 435

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Setting up the indieASSIST 435
indieAssist 435 can be used in 3perf or 4perf setup. You can
read how to do the conversion on
page 25
of this manual.
On/Off switch
The indieASSIST 435 can be switched on and off
independently from the film camera, as long as the film camera
is powered on. Turning off the ARRIFLEX 435 will also shut
down the video assist. The switch actuator is illuminated green,
when in ON position.
When powered on, the indieASSIST 435 will automatically start
in its last saved configuration.

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Status LED
§ Blue: idle / ready
§ Green-blinking: loading / saving adjustments
§ Red blinking: firmware update running or error
Focus
The focus of the indieASSIST 435 can be manually adjusted by
turning the focus screw located on the right-hand side using a
hex-screwdriver (tip size 2mm).
Caution: Do not use excessive force!
Iris
The Iris can be manually adjusted by turning the thumb wheel
on the right hand side.
Caution: Do not use excessive force!

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Alignment of the image position
The position of the image on the CMOS chip and its focus can
vary slightly from film camera to film camera. The video image
on the monitor may appear not centred or rotated. It can be
adjusted using a hex-screwdriver (tip size 2mm).
First, remove the protection caps inside the openings for the
adjustment screws. Be sure to re-install them after you have
finished adjustments.
Caution: Do not use excessive force when turning the
adjustment screws!
X-Axis
The adjustment-screw “X-axis” located on the top side of the
indieASSIST 435 moves the video image on the monitor
horizontally.

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Y-Axis
Adjustment-screw “right-swing” located on the right-hand side
of the indieASSIST 435 shifts the right side of the image up
and down and rotates the image around a point, which is
located in the middle of the left side of the image.
Adjustment-screw “left-swing” located on the right-hand side
of the indieASSIST 435 shifts the left side of the image up and
down and rotates the image around a point, which is located in
the middle of the right side of the image.
Rotation
Therefore, screws “right-swing” and “left-swing” work as a Y
adjustment as well as an adjustment for rotation.

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Lock Image Position
Caution: Do not use excessive force when tightening the
locking screw!
First, remove the protection cap inside the opening for the
locking screw. Be sure to re-install it after you have finished
locking/unlocking.
With the locking-screw on the top back side image alignment
can be locked. Do not use excessive force as it might damage
the internals of your indieASSIST 435. Do not try to adjust the
image position while the lock screw is tightened!

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Installation
The indieASSIST 435 system mounts onto the original
mounting positions of the ARRIFLEX 435 with the adapter
flange and mounting L-bracket provided.
L-Bracket mounted on indieASSIST adapter flange
To do so, it is necessary to remove any other IVS System that
might be pre-installed and to remove the viewfinder, top
handle as well as the right-side cover of the ARRIFLEX 435, as
described below.
Caution: It is advised to install the IndieAssist435 in a
controlled service environment. Do not do this on set!
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Caution: Do not touch any glass surfaces during installation!
The indieASSIST 435 is powered directly from the ARRIFLEX
435 camera CCU socket with the “CAM” cable that is included.
L-Bracket

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Preparation before mounting
Removal of pre-installed view finder system
To install the indieASSIST-435 any kind of IVS-system that is
installed needs to be removed.
Tools required:!
§ hex-screwdriver tip size 3mm
§ hex-screwdriver tip size 2,5mm
§ hex-screwdriver tip size 1,5mm
§ slot-screw driver tip-size 0,3x2,5mm max
Removal carrying handle
First, remove the carrying handle from the ARRIFLEX 435
camera by loosening both mounting screws (hex 3mm).