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ARRI K2.47050.0 Instruction Manual

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HD- IVS for ARRICAM ST
K2.47050.0
Instruction Manual
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May, 18
2010
K5.40803.0
0035-64-00-00-01
K7601
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  • Page 1 HD- IVS for ARRICAM ST K2.47050.0 Instruction Manual May, 18 2010 K5.40803.0 0035-64-00-00-01 K7601...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Time Code ....................98 5.12 Meta Data .................... 106 5.13 SERVICE ....................108 5.14 Check....................114 Technical Data ....................115 Index......................116 ARRI Service Centers..................119...

  • Page 3: Quick Reference

    1 Quick Reference...
  • Page 4 MENU EDIT TEXT...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions And Legal Disclaimer

    Follow all installation 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 be carried out only by authorized ARRI repair shops.
  • Page 6 • Operate the system using only the type of power source indicated in the manual. Unplug the power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord. • Never insert objects of any kind into any part of the system through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short- circuit connections.

  • Page 7: Legal Disclaimer

    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...
  • Page 8 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 & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co Betriebs KG.

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    2.3 Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 10: General Description Of The Arricam St Hd -Ivs

    ARRICAM ST film cameras. Wide dynamic range, excellent color reproduction and low noise are combined with ARRI’s unique Ground Glass Cancellation (GGC) technology to create beautiful, high resolution preview images. The HD-IVS provides a superior image for the director and cinematographer on the set, allowing them to judge each take while shooting on 35mm film.
  • Page 11 manual gain control mode) a flicker-free video image from 1 fps to maximum speed; the video image is always taken at the ideal position of the mirror shutter. Flicker free can be switched off to bypass the digital frame store and to have minimal delay in the video system.

  • Page 12: Order Numbers

    K2.64201.0 IVS Lens for 16:9 Format K0.60096.0 Set HD-IVS ARRICAM ST plus IVS Lens for 4:3 Format K0.60096.A Set HD-IVS ARRICAM ST plus IVS Lens for 16:9 Format A 1.5 mm hex key for image adjustment is included in K2.47050.0...

  • Page 13: Installing The Hd-Ivs Lens

    Do not touch optical surfaces and do not use force. If you feel uncomfortable in changing the IVS Lens, please don’t hesitate to consult one of the authorized ARRI Service Centers. A Phillips PH 1, a 1.5 mm hex key, and a pair of tweezers are needed.
  • Page 14 Remove the cover by opening the screw S1 using a 1.5 mm hex → Photo key. The focus ring has to be in the correct position, to reassemble the lens: Turn the focus ring as shown → Photo until it reaches end stop – then turn it back a quarter of a revolution.
  • Page 15 Push the lens gently against IVS and turn the focus screw S1 counter clockwise by using a 1.5 mm hex key until the lens gets pulled in. → Photo Carefully feed the connector through the housing and connect it by using a pair of tweezers. →...

  • Page 16: Changing The Ivs Lens

    Make sure to mount the correct Lens Type Marker on the HD-IVS, so that the type of lens is visible from the outside. For this, unscrew the screws S1 and S2, attach the Lens Type Marker and screw the → Photo two screws on again.
  • Page 17 Remove the 5 screws S1 to S5 by using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver and open the back of the HD- IVS-ST. → Photo Remove the 3 screws S1 to S3 by using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver to open the top of the optics →...
  • Page 18 The focus ring has to be in the correct position, to reassemble the lens: Turn the focus ring as shown → Photo until the end stop – then turn it back a quarter of a revolution. Insert the connector through the hole and insert the lens into the →...
  • Page 19 Attach the cover by using a → Photo 1.5 mm hex key. Screw on the 3 screws S1 to S3 by using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver to open the top of the optics → Photo assembly. Screw on the 5 screws S1 to S5 by using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver and open the back of the HD-IVS- →...

  • Page 20: Installation Of The Arricam St

    3.4 Installation of the ARRICAM ST A 3 mm and a 1.5 mm hex key are used. Take the view finder cover off the camera. To take the view finder cover off, loosen the captive screw S1 with a 3 mm hex key and remove the →...
  • Page 21 Mounting the handle adapter to the handle To remove the handle from the camera, loosen the screws S1, S2 → Photo and S3 with a 3 mm hex key Take out the screws S1 and S2 with a 3 mm hex key and remove the old support.

  • Page 22: Outputs

    3.5 Outputs The HD-IVS has three HD-SDI outputs, one for video with text and graphic overlay and one for video without text and graphic and one output switchable between the two. The output is HD-SDI with 4:2:2 color sampling. The HD-Link speed is selectable between 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 FPS, the mode can be progressive, interlaced or segmented.

  • Page 23: Mini Monitor Output

    In order to ensure appropriate image quality, make sure to use cables which are capable to handle the 1.5 GB/s data rate of the HD-SDI signal. We recommend cables according to RG 59 standard. 3.8 Mini Monitor Output The HD-IVS has a BNC connector for a standard mini-monitor.
  • Page 24 As there is only one mini monitor connector, it is possible to switch between signals without graphic overlay and signals with graphic overlay on this output. To switch between normal video and video with data on the mini monitor output, use the on-screen program mode.

  • Page 25: Standard Video Controls

    4 Standard Video Controls The HD-IVS can be used like a standard video system if no inserter features are used. Note: All currently used settings are stored, even if the HD-IVS or the camera is switched off. After restarting the HD-IVS the settings are unchanged, except for the image stored mode, which will always come up in live mode and color bars, which will not be visible after power up.

  • Page 26: Iris

    4.2 Iris The HD-IVS has an iris inside the IVS lens. It is automated in such a way, that the CCD sensor receives just the right amount of light in order not to be overexposed. By this, the electronic amplification of the image (gain) can be minimized.

  • Page 27: Focus

    All settings can be made by using a 1.5 mm hex key, which is delivered with the HD-IVS. Do not use force! Screw S 1 Ò moves the video image on the monitor horizontally. Screw S 2 rotates the image around a point which is located in the middle of the right image border and screw S 3 rotates the image...

  • Page 28: White Balance (Wb)

    4.5 White Balance (WB) The HD-IVS offers a choice for: • White Balance between an automatic control (AWB) and manual settings. • a fixed setting of indoor (IND) • a fixed setting for outdoor (OTD) • the so called one-push white procedure which takes a white object such as a piece of paper as a white reference and sets color balance accordingly.
  • Page 29 If automatic White Balance (AWB) is selected, the HD-IVS will automatically set White Balance. For this no manual steps are necessary → Photo. → Photo If indoor (IND) is selected white balance is optimized for tungsten lighting with 3200 K. The outdoor (OTD) setting →...
  • Page 30 If white balance is on manual, the display will change. Dashes will appear left of ONE PUSH WHITE; RED and BLUE indicating that the ONE PUSH WHITE procedure can be activated or red and blue saturation of the video image can now be changed. One-push white Note: ONE PUSH WHITE is only available, when...
  • Page 31 Manual White Balance red increase/decrease Note: Manual white balance red increase/decrease is only available if WHITE BALANCE control is on manual. If WHITE BALANCE is on MAN, it is possible to adjust the red and blue saturation of the video image manually. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê...

  • Page 32: Gain Control

    will decrease it. The range for this is from 0 (lowest) to 63 (highest). If the key Í or Ì is pressed briefly, the value is changes by one increment, if the keys are pressed longer, the value will continue to change. The LED in the keyboard will follow the changes which are made in the menu and vice versa, if this setting is changed via the keyboard, the on- screen menu will follow.
  • Page 33 4.6.2 Using the On-Screen Menu Please see chapter 5 Inserter Facilities for basics on the On-Screen display. Parallel to the control via the keyboard, the manual gain control can also be programmed via the on-screen menu. Manual gain control can be switched on or off.

  • Page 34: Changing Format Marking Number

    Manual Gain increase/decrease Note: MANUAL GAIN increase/decrease is only available if manual gain control is Move the cursor by using keys Ê and Ë to the line – VALUE → Photo. Pressing the key Í will increase the gain; the key Ì...
  • Page 35 However, it is possible to select which format markings are displayed via the keyboard. The FORMAT MARKING selection is only available, when the WHITE BALANCE manual mode is not active (when the WB MAN LED is not flashing). If WHITE BALANCE manual mode is active, please wait for more than 5 seconds without pressing any key to leave this mode.

  • Page 36: Ground Glass Cancellation (Ggc) On/Off

    4.8 Ground Glass Cancellation (GGC) On/Off All video assists capture the image they see on the ground glass of the film camera; this ensures that the framing and the impression of depth of field are identical between the film and the video assist image. The ground glass is an integral part of the optical viewfinder, a feature of 35 mm film cameras much loved by camera operators.

  • Page 37: Ground Glass Cancellation Iris Setting

    4.8.2 Using the On-Screen Menu Although all settings are done on the HD- IVS, please always check all the changes on the connected monitor as well. Parallel to the control via keyboard, the GGC software can be switched on and off via the on screen menu.
  • Page 38 4.9.1 Using the Keyboard Note: The setup of the GGC can be done only in the on-screen menu as descirbed in chapter 5.10 CCG Control If this mode can not be selected, please check the setting of IRIS VALUE BY. See chapter 5.10.2 Iris.
  • Page 39 Using the on-screen menu Check all settings on the connected monitor. Parallel to the control via the keyboard, the GGC value for the iris can be switched on and off via the on screen menu. Note: The IRIS setting is only available if lenses without the Lens Data System are used as...

  • Page 40: Hd Link Speed

    4.10 HD Link Speed The HD-IVS allows to set the HD-link speed to 23.976 FPS, 24 FPS, 25 FPS, 29.97 FPS and 30 FPS. Please make sure that the selected HD link speed is supported by your recording device and monitor. 4.10.1 Using the Keyboard Pressing the key will switch...

  • Page 41: Hd-Link Mode

    4.11 HD-Link Mode The HD-IVS allows to use either progressive, interlaced or segmented image transfer mode. Please make sure that the selected HD link speed is supported by your recording device and monitor. 4.11.1 Using the Keyboard Pressing key will witch from interlaced (I) to segmented (S) and to progressive (P) link →...

  • Page 42: Storing A Video Image To Internal Memory

    4.12 Storing a Video Image to Internal Memory The HD-IVS can store an image, display it or overlay it against the live image in front of the camera to compare both images. Although the functions to display a stored image and to compare a stored image against a live image are only available in the on-screen program mode, it is possible to store an image any time using the Enter/Insert key Ñ.

  • Page 43: Inserter Facilities

    5 Inserter Facilities In addition to the usual video assist functions, the HD-IVS offers a variety of inserter facilities. There are three different groups of information: • Format markings Format markings, which are inserted electronically, are often more visible than format markings on the ground glass or on the ARRIGLOW. •...
  • Page 44 Once the on-screen display is activated by pressing the Enter and Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds, the following procedure is used to select and set all functions within the main menu and the sub menus: Pressing the key Ê or Ë will move the cursor up or down. Pressing the key Í...

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    5.2 Main Menu The inserter’s main menu is displayed on the monitor screen when the on- screen programming is activated by pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds. An illuminated LED indicates that the on-screen programming is activated. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ...

  • Page 46: Load/Store Menu

    5.3 Load/Store Menu The HD-IVS can store up to 6 sets of settings and recall them. Thus it is for example possible to make all settings indoor shooting and store them as setting 1. Shooting continues with some exterior scenes and the operator adjusts all settings and stores them as setting 2.
  • Page 47 5.3.1 Load Settings It is possible to load one out of six settings. Those new settings will influence all adjustments which can be made electronically. Note: The new settings will immediately replace the previous settings. If the old settings might be needed, store them first as described in the next chapter 5.3.2 Store...
  • Page 48 5.3.3 Default Note: After the function SET ALL SETTINGS TO DEFAULT was selected, all settings are cleared. They cannot be recalled. This menu recalls a default setting of all values. Here it is possible to change back to factory settings for the HD-IVS. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê...
  • Page 49 5.3.4 Exit Use exit to return to the main menu. Move the cursor with the keys Ê and Ë to the line – EXIT → Photo and press the key Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 50: White Balance, Manual Gain Control And Color Bars Menu

    5.4 White Balance, Manual Gain Control and Color Bars Menu WHTE BALANCE and MANUAL GAIN control allow to change the color appearance and brightness of the video image. All changes are immediately active. Check all settings on the connected monitor. •...
  • Page 51 5.4.1 White Balance (Indoor/Outdoor/Automatic/Manual) Parallel to the control via keyboard, the WHITE BALANCE can also be programmed via the on-screen menu. It switches from Indoor, Outdoor and Automatic to Manual. Move the cursor with the keys Ê and Ë to the line →...
  • Page 52 to start the one push white facility, thus adjusting the white balance to the white in front of the camera. 5.4.2 Manual White Balance Red Increase/Decrease Note: Manual WHITE BALANCE red increase/decrease is only available if WHITE BALANCE control is on manual.
  • Page 53 5.4.3 Manual White Balance Blue Increase/Decrease Note: MANUAL WHITE BALANCE blue increase/decrease is only available if white balance control is on manual. If setting WHITE BALANCE is on MAN, it is possible to adjust the red and blue saturation of the video image manually.
  • Page 54 5.4.4 Manual Gain Control ON/OFF Parallel to the control via the keyboard, the MANUAL GAIN control can also be programmed via the on-screen menu. MANUAL GAIN control can be switched ON or OFF. If it is on, values between 0 (low gain) and 63 (high gain) can be set.
  • Page 55 5.4.5 Manual Gain Increase/Decrease Note: MANUAL GAIN increase/decrease is only available if MANUAL GAIN control is on. If MANUAL GAIN is on, it is possible to adjust the gain manually. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line →...
  • Page 56 5.4.6 Color Bars COLOR BARS can be displayed instead of the video image. The bars are helpful to set up or check monitors, which are connected to the HD-IVS. Note: If the IVS is switched off and on again, it will always start in the mode COLOR BARS OFF to avoid accidental use of this mode.
  • Page 57 5.4.7 Exit Use EXIT to return to the main menu. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – EXIT and press the key Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 58: Video Adjustment Menu

    5.5 Video Adjustment Menu This sub menu allows changing basic video settings as well as the appearance of the inserted readable text. All changes are immediately active. Check all settings on the connected monitor. • Enter the Video/Text Adjust submenu from the main menu. 5.5.1 Flicker Free On/Off Flicker free can be switched off in order to bypass the digital frame store and have the video assist output with no delay.
  • Page 59 Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → - FLICKERFREE Photo. Pressing the key Í or Ì will switch flicker free mode off and on. Note: The lowest camera speed for flicker free display is 5 FPS in automatic GAIN CONTROL mode and 1 FPS in manual GAIN...
  • Page 60 Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → - EXPOSURE Photo. Pressing the key Í or Ì will switch from 180° to FILM. While the camera is ramping up or down, the trigger for the exposure of the CCD- Chip in mode “EXPOSURE FILM”...
  • Page 61 5.5.4 HD Link Mode The HD-IVS allows using either a progressive, interlaced or segmented image transfer mode. Please make sure that the selected HD link speed is supported by your recording device and monitor. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê...
  • Page 62 Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line - ANAMORPH COMP → Photo. Pressing the key Í will switch from OFF to 2:1 to 1.3:1 and OFF again. The key Ì will switch in opposite direction. 5.5.6 Image Flip The HD-IVS can flip the image on the screen vertically and horizontally if necessary.
  • Page 63 5.5.7 Mini-Monitor Output as Normal Video or Video with Data The mini monitor output can be programmed to have normal video or video with data. If the on-screen menu control is on (green LED next to the Enter/Insert key Ñ is on), there will always be data in this output.
  • Page 64 5.5.8 White Level This setting is used to change the brightness of all manually readable windows but the frame lines. Value 1 means dark gray, value three corresponds to bright white characters. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line - TXT →...
  • Page 65 5.5.10 Exit Use exit to return to the main menu. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – EXIT and press the key Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 66: Format Marking Menu

    5.6 Format Marking Menu The HD-IVS can insert two different format markings electronically in the video image, either individually or simultaneously. The position of these format markings can be set anywhere on the screen, to line up exactly with the ground glass markings. The brightness is adjustable in four steps and the area outside of one format marking can be electronically darkened.
  • Page 67 It is possible to have no format marking (OFF), format marking number one (1), format-marking number two (2) or both format markings at the same time (1 & 2) on display. Move the cursor with the keys Ê and Ë to the line – FORMAT →...
  • Page 68 format 2 should get adjusted. The symbol š indicates that the bottom line and the right line can be moved. To move the bottom line up and down, use the keys Ê and Ë, to move the right line left and right use the keys Í...
  • Page 69 Move the cursor with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - OUTSIDE. Pressing > the key Í will switch from no shading (VID), light shading (LIGHT), dark shading (DARK) to BLACK and back to VID. Pressing the key Ì will switch the settings in the opposite direction.

  • Page 70: Compare/Store Menu

    5.7 Compare/Store Menu The HD-IVS can store one particular image to its internal memory or up to 9 images to an USB stick, display them or overlay them against the live image in front of the camera to compare both images. All changes are immediately active.
  • Page 71 see chapter 5.7.4 for a description on how to transfer images from the USB stick into the internal memory. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line - VIEW MODE → Photo. Pressing the key Í will switch from LIVE to STORED to COMP and back to LIVE.
  • Page 72 5.7.3 Write Image to USB Stick The HD-IVS can write up to 10 images to an USB stick either as JPG or TIF files. This way, they can be transferred to a computer. To write an image onto the USB stick it is necessary to store it onto the internal memory first and transfer it to the USB stick in a second step.
  • Page 73 Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line – WRITE AS → Photo. If the image number and file format is OK, press the key Í or Ì. This will transfer the image from the internal memory onto the USB stick which will take several seconds.
  • Page 74 EXIT This setting will cause the software to return the menu compare/store. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – EXIT and press the key Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming mode completely, regardless of which menu is activated, with the exception of the positioning mode and the color bars.
  • Page 75 READ Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – READ and press the key Í or Ì. This will transfer the YUV image from the USB stick to the internal memory which will take several seconds.
  • Page 76 5.7.5 Exit Use EXIT to return to the main menu. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line – EXIT → Photo and press the key Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 77: System, Lds And Status Info

    5.8 System, LDS and Status Info The HD-IVS can insert the camera system, Lens Data (LDS) and status information into the video image. The setting SYSTEM INFO inserts information from the film camera such as • Movement open • Async •...
  • Page 78 The Lens Data Info will insert information regarding the lens and the lens settings such as: UP65MM 65MM 12+0 7.17M[ 4.20M- 22.10M] Additionally, it is possible to insert camera status information in a separate line. A line similar to this will appear: The film counter gets its data from the film camera.
  • Page 79 System info, LDS info and Status info are displayed together as a package. If all three lines are on, the upper line will always be status, the center LDS and the lower line system. Positioning always affects all lines. Like all readable information, the data is inserted as a window on the monitor image.
  • Page 80 5.8.2 LDS Info This sub menu setting switches the insertion of Lens Data Information (LDS) ON and OFF independently of other inserted data. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line - LDS → Photo. The keys Í or LINE Ì...
  • Page 81 A line similar to the one below will appear: -25.7V RUN FWD 24.000/24.000fps 180.0 T 123FT- Placement, Position and Background is only available if at least one of the three lines in on, Film Counter only if Status Line is on. 5.8.4 Placement The system, LDS and status window can be positioned...
  • Page 82 5.8.5 Position Note: POSITION is only available if at least one of the three lines is on and PLACEMENT is in mode LINE (see last chapter 5.8.4 Placement) The info window can be positioned anywhere on the monitor screen. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê...
  • Page 83 5.8.7 Film Counter FILM COUNTER is tied to the footage counter of the film camera. It always displays the values which are in the camera. Therefore there is no set or reset of film counter data on the HD-IVS. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê...

  • Page 84: User Text Menu

    5.9 User Text Menu The HD-IVS can insert additional text into the video image, for example the production name or a scene number. The text can be entered on the HD-IVS using the EDIT TEXT facility. If information is stored in the text memory, it will remain there until the memory is cleared or it is overwritten by new information, even if the HD- IVS or the camera is switched off or disconnected from the power supply.
  • Page 85 All changes are immediately active. Check all settings on the connected monitor. • Enter the User Text submenu from the main menu. 5.9.1 User Text Line This sub menu setting switches the insertion of additional text ON and OFF independently of other inserted data.
  • Page 86 The following menu is displayed on the screen: The X-Symbol shows, which position in the user text line is to be changed. To move this text inserter cursor X left and right, use the keys Í and Ì. To change the character on the position of the text inserter cursor X, use the keys Ê...
  • Page 87 5.9.4 Placement The user text window can be positioned either as lines on the screen (mode LINE) or on the right hand side of the screen (mode BLOCK), which is particularly helpful if a 4:3 image is used. POSITION is only available if at least one of the three lines is on.
  • Page 88 5.9.5 Position Note: POSITION is only available if Placement is in mode LINE (see last chapter 5.9.4 Placement) The user text window can be positioned anywhere on the monitor screen. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line →...
  • Page 89 5.9.7 Exit Use EXIT to return to the main menu. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – EXIT and press the keys Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 90: Ggc

    5.10 GGC All video assists capture the image they see on the ground glass of the film camera; this ensures that framing and the impression of depth of field are identical between the film and the video assist image. The ground glass is an integral part of the optical viewfinder, a feature of 35 mm film cameras much loved by camera operators.
  • Page 91 evenly illuminated with sufficient light (eg. 4,500 Lux or 400 Foot-candles which equals f-stop 5.6 for a 100 ASA film at 24 FPS and 180° shutter). Furthermore, if the GGC mode is on and the camera is in standby mode, the HD-IVS will optimize the position of the ground glass automatically every 30 seconds to compensate for misalignment of the ground glass due to vibration or temperature effects.
  • Page 92 Note: Iris data is only available in mode IRIS VALUE BY USER as described in the next chapter. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line – IRIS → Photo. Pressing the key Í will increase the iris value by one f-stop. Pressing the key Ì...
  • Page 93 Basic mode In order to save some time in producing the calibration images, it is also possible to select the basic mode. In this mode only one calibration image is used. It works best, if this calibration image is taken at the same T-stop that is used for the live operation mode.
  • Page 94 5.10.4 ADJUST In order to use the Ground Class Cancellation (GGC) software, it is necessary to grab either three calibration images in advanced mode or one calibration image in basic mode. For this, point the camera to a white surface, e. g. a piece of paper. Make sure it is evenly illuminated with sufficient light.
  • Page 95 Basic Mode The setting GGC allows switching between mode BASIC and ADVANCED as long as the wizard is not active. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line – → GGC MODE Photo. Pressing the keys Í or Ì will switch between BASIC and ADVANCED (ADV.).
  • Page 96 Advanced Mode The setting GGC allows switching between BASIC and ADVANCED mode as long as the wizard is not active. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line – GGC MODE → Photo. Pressing the key Í or Ì will switch between BASIC and ADVANCED (ADV.).
  • Page 97 5.10.5 Exit Use EXIT to return to the main menu. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – EXIT and press the keys Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 98: Time Code

    5.11 Time Code The HD-IVS can insert the film cameras time code, the user bits and pull down information into the video assist image to create a direct link to the post production. It is possible to insert a time code, which is related to the film camera speed, e.g.
  • Page 99 All changes are immediately active. Check all settings on the connected monitor. It is recommended to check the requirements of all facilities involved in post-production prior to shooting. • Enter the Time Code submenu from the main menu. 5.11.1 Time Code Time ON/OFF Time Code is a method of identifying individual film frames.
  • Page 100 This setting switches the insertion of USER BIT information ON and OFF independently of other inserted data. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → – TIME CODE UBIT Photo. The keys Í or Ì switch the insertion on and off.
  • Page 101 That creates a situation shown in this drawing. Film Film Film Film A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 From the first film frame, two video fields are derived. From the second film frame, three video fields are obtained. From the next film frame, two video fields are derived and so on.
  • Page 102 This setting switches the insertion of PULL DOWN information ON and OFF independently of other inserted data. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line – PULL → Photo. The keys Í or DOWN Ì switch the insertion on and off.
  • Page 103 The text layout in BLOCK mode is designed so that the readability is best. Therefore, the order of information is different than in the LINE mode. 5.11.5 Position Note: POSITION is only available if PLACEMENT is in mode LINE (see last chapter 5.11.4 Placement) The Time Code window can be...
  • Page 104 5.11.6 Background Note: BACKGROUND is only available if at least one of the three items Time Code, User Bits or Pull Down is on. The background of the window can be set electronically to black in normal display mode or to white in inverse mode (BOXED) to improve the readability.
  • Page 105 At every full second, both time counts are identical. The FRAME COUNTER can either be FILM or VIDEO. Note: FRAME COUNTER is only available if Time Code is Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line →...

  • Page 106: Meta Data

    5.12 Meta Data Meta Data refers to a set of machine readable information, which are included in the HD-SDI signal, such as Time Code and a Variframe Flag. Time Code and Variframe Flag are standardized in SMPTE RP 188. They will be inserted in the video line 6.
  • Page 107 This setting switches the insertion of Time Code information as metadata in the HD-SDI signal ON and OFF independently of other inserted data. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → – TIME CODE Photo.

  • Page 108: Service

    HD-IVS and to compensate defect pixels on the CCD- Sensor. When software updates become available, they will be sent by ARRI. It is then necessary to transfer the software onto an USB stick prior to update of the HD-IVS.
  • Page 109 5.13.1 Get SW Version This setting allows to identify the current software version on the USB stick. If no USB stick is attached to the HD-IVS or if no HD-IVS software is on the stick, the information NONE is displayed. The line ACTUAL VERS always displays the current software version currently on the HD-...
  • Page 110 To clear everything, move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo. Pressing the key Í or Ì sets all settings to default. – YES If the cursor is in position EXIT and the key Í or Ì is pressed, the HD-IVS will return to the Load/Store menu without setting everything to default.
  • Page 111 Pixel Correction Menu SHOW PIXELS This line shows how many defect pixels are covered currently by the HD-IVS software and to mark them on the HD-IVS monitor. To mark the defect pixels move the cursor with the keys Ê and Ë...
  • Page 112 STORE PIXELS After the AUTODETECT procedure is completed, it is necessary to store the result. Move the cursor with the keys Ê and Ë to the line – STORE → PIXELS Photo. The keys Í or Ì will store them permanently.
  • Page 113 5.13.4 Exit Use EXIT to return to the main menu. Move the cursor by using the keys Ê and Ë to the line → Photo – EXIT and press the keys Í or Ì. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three seconds will cause the system to exit the on-screen programming...

  • Page 114: Check

    5.14 Check Parallel to the use of the position M in the on/off switch (see chapter 4.1) it is possible to get a summary of the settings in use. Check all settings on the connected monitor. • Enter the Check information from the main menu. An overview similar to this →...

  • Page 115: Technical Data

    6 Technical Data Weight 1060 g/2.3 lbs Power Consumption approx. 19 W Output resolution 1920x1080 BNC 1 output HD-SDI without graphic overlay BNC 2 output HD-SDI with graphic overlay BNC 3 output HD-SDI switchable with or without graphic overlay Internal processing bit depth Output bit depth Color sampling 4:2.2...

  • Page 116: Index

    Index Advanced Mode Film Counter Alignment Film Related Time Code Focus Flicker Free On/Off Screws Focus Adjustment ANAMORPH COMP Format Marking Anamorphic De-squeeze Format Marking Menu Autodetect Activate Automatic Brightness Gain Control Darkening the outside Area White Balance Exit Positioning White Level Frame Information Frame Store and Compare...
  • Page 117 HD-IVS One push white HD-SDI Outputs with overlay One-Push-White 28, 30 HD-SDI Outputs with overlay On-Screen HD-SDI Outputs without overlay Displays HD-SDI Outputs without overlay Program Menu Hide Menue Order Numbers Outdoor Outputs 22, 115 General Image HD-SDI Outputs with overlay Position HD-SDI Outputs without overlay Image Flip...
  • Page 118 Image Video Image to internal memory Standard Controls Image to USB stick Video Adjust Menu Settings Anamorphic De-Squeeze Store Pixels Exit Symbols, Meaning of the Exposure System Info 77, 79, 80 Flicker Free On/Off System/LDS/Status Info HD Link Speed System/LDS/Status Menu Image FlipMini Status Info Invers...

  • Page 119: Arri Service Centers

    8 ARRI Service Centers Germany: Italy: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik ARRI ITALIA S.R.L. Türkenstrasse 89 Viale Edison 318 D-80799 München 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (Milano) phone: (089) 3809-0 phone: (02) 26 22 71 75 fax: (089) 3809-1244 fax: (02) 242 1692 e-mail: webmaster@arri.de...

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