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ARRI WCU-4 User Manual

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WCU-4
Wireless Compact Unit
U S E R
M A N U A L
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Date: June, 19th 2013
Date: 4
April 2013

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  • Page 1 WCU-4 Wireless Compact Unit U S E R M A N U A L Date: June, 19th 2013 Date: 4 April 2013...
  • Page 2 The information and intellectual property contained herein is confi dential between ARRI and the client and remains the exclusive property of ARRI. If you fi nd any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. ARRI does not warrant that this document is error-free.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Contents Disclaimer Introduction About this Manual Safety Guidelines General Safety Instructions Specifi c Safety Instructions General Precautions Power Supply Layout of the WCU-4 Control Scope Setup Wireless Operation Wired Operation Operation Display Description...

  • Page 4: Disclaimer

    ARRI or its subsidiaries do not assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products. No license, express, implied or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ALEXA Plus and ALEXA Studio type cameras, UMC-3A, ARRI cameras with white coded radio modem installed * full funcionality requires ALEXA SUP8.0 software packet and the optional WCU-4 ALEXA remote license The WCU-4 is an all-inclusive hand unit offering up to 3-axes lens control. It includes a newly designed, super-smooth focus knob with adjustable friction and backlit, focus rings that are well readable in the dark.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual About this Manual ARRI recommends that all users of the WCU-4 read the manual in its entirety prior to use. For experienced users, the manual‘s structure also provides quick access for reference. In this manual: •...

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    Follow all installation and operating instructions. • Do not use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by ARRI, as they may cause hazards and invalidate the warranty! • Do not attempt to repair any part of the system! Repairs must only be...

  • Page 8: Specifi C Safety Instructions

    Do not remove any stickers or paint-marked screws! General Precautions Storage and Transport • All cables have to be unplugged from the WCU-4 when it is transported or stored inside a case. • Do not store the WCU-4 in places where it is subject to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, high humidity or severe vibration, or near strong magnetic fi...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Note: Hardwired Operation The WCU-4 connects to the LCS bus connector on ALEXA cameras, ARRI fi lm cameras and the UMC-3A for power supply and control, using standard LCS cables with a cable length up to 80 m (260 ft).

  • Page 10: Layout Of The Wcu-4

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Layout of the WCU-4 Strap Eyelet Status LED Internal Antenna Zoom Control Record Button Power Button Ambient Light Sensor Display Upper Softbuttons Iris Control Focus Knob Re-writable Iris Scale Knob Friction Adjustment Display Area Detachable Scale Ring...
  • Page 11 SD Card Slot Protected by an undetachable rubber cap. Save/load user setups on an SD card (SD or SDHC up to 32GB). Install new fi rmware and license keys to the WCU-4. Strap Eyelet Install the hand strap here. Lanyard Connection Install the lanyard bolt here.

  • Page 12: Control Scope

    UDM/CTM ARRICAM + LDB-ST/LT ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme ARRIFLEX 416 Plus (HS) 04A To tap the full potential of the WCU-4‘s possibilities, be sure to have updated all Note: connected units to a software version equal or higher to those listed.

  • Page 13: Setup

    Example Confi guration: All WCU-4s are set to the same radio channel. On one WCU-4 iris as well as focus control is enabled, zoom control is disabled. On one WCU-4 iris and focus controls are disabled, zoom control is enabled.

  • Page 14: Wired Operation

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Distributed Control Simultaneous lens motor control of two cameras (or UMC-3A‘s) with one WCU-4 on the Note: same radio channel is NOT possible. 3D Operation For 3D operation For 3D operation use ALEXA 3D sync cable...
  • Page 15 ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Wired Setup Example Confi guration: Use the LCS socket and ARRI LCS cables to connect the WCU-4 to an ARRI camera with lens motor drive capability or to an UMC-3A. The LCS wiring provides power and control lines.

  • Page 16: Operation

    LDS or LDA lenses Green RUN signalization The WCU-4 can only display data that is provided by the connected camera or UMC-3A. Note: Therefore the appearance of the display will vary, depending on the type of camera/UMC-3A, lens, and accessory, linked to the system.
  • Page 17 CONTROL SETUP SLIDER BLANK SCREEN) Iris Value With some ARRI analog cameras, the iris value will be shown instead of the iris scale. Focus Scale*** Moving focus lens scale image, MARKER positions. Focus Value Numerical focal value in metric or imperial values.

  • Page 18: Main Screen Menus Description

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Main Screen Menus Press one of the following softbuttons on the main screen to enter a menu: CAM, MENU, IRIS, ZOOM, FOCUS To navigate through the menu items use the softbuttons: Return to the main screen.

  • Page 19: Menu Menu

    When selecting a radio channel, please consider potential local legal restrictions of Note: transmission bands usage. A list of the WCU-4 transmission frequencies as well as the general FCC certifi cation can be found in the Electrical Specifi cations section of this manual. Sub-Menu CONTROL SETUP This screen shows an overview of the current WCU-4 control confi...
  • Page 20 ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Sub-Menu CONTROL SETUP > SLIDER SETUP Select lens motor control and direction, enable/disable blank screen in the Iris scale area. UP or DOWN Select the sub-menu item. CHANGE Change the function. BACK Return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen and keep changes.
  • Page 21 Focus: Torque level 4 (1-4 available). Iris: No torque setting possible (CLM-2 motor). Zoom: Not connected to the WCU-4. CLM-3 lens motors provide very high torque for high speed lens drive. Be sure that lens, lens motors and rods are correctly adjusted and fastened.
  • Page 22 Best fi t: Focus ring with 0.5 m - Select the lens from the ALEXA LDA menu. - Select the focus ring from the WCU-4 menu. - The focus lens scale on the WCU-4 will now map to the lens on the camera. UP or DOWN Select the attached focus ring.
  • Page 23 KNOB marker Set new marker on knob scale. Sub-Menu BACKLIGHT The WCU-4 display and knob scale illumination may be dimmed to operational needs. The backlight intensity may be set to a fi xed value or automatically up to a pre-set maximum value, ambient light dependent.
  • Page 24 WCU-4 software licenses are bound to the WCU-4’s serial number and cannot be transferred to another WCU-4. For a WCU-4 update you need to prepare a standard FAT-32 formatted SD or SDHC memory card up to 32 Gb (not enclosed).
  • Page 25 ARRI WCU-4 User Manual LICENSES INSTALL a license A licensed feature is bound to the WCU-4’s hardware serial number. Before purchasing a license key, you must save the WCU-4’s hardware info fi le for upload during the purchasing process. Select LICENSED FEATURES from the FIRMWARE menu.

  • Page 26: Menu Iris

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Sub-Menu SYSTEM INFO This screen shows the installed WCU-4 fi rmware version, network (MAC) address and fi rmware version of the installed radio module, and the MAC address(es) of the connected device(s). Shown settings: WCU-4: Software version and date Internal radio module: Radio network address and fi...

  • Page 27: Menu Zoom

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Menu ZOOM The ZOOM sub-menu allows the setting of LIMITs, LOCKing the zoom to a set value and limiting the maximum zoom speed. Symbols next to the LIMIT softbutton item indicate that LIMIT or LOCK is active.

  • Page 28: Menu Focus

    Press to enter the MARKER menu. MARK** Press to set a marker at the current knob position. - A colored line occurs next to the Focus scale - Passing the Focus mark activates the WCU-4’s vibration indicator REMOVE Press to clear the actual marker position.
  • Page 29 ARRI WCU-4 User Manual How to use the OFFSET function: In some cases the lens scale and the WCU-4 scale may diverge slightly or lenses have to be synchronised, eg. for 3D shooting. Using the WCU-4 OFFSET, one can align scales easily.

  • Page 30: A Appendix

    K-LC-M1-Sp-S LCS Spiral Cable K2.41389.0 LC-E1 LCS Cable Drum Extension 75 m (250 ft) Licensed software keys: K2.72145.0 ALEXA Remote License Key for WCU-4 Available from ARRI License Shop http://alshop.arri.de Pre-marked focus rings: K2.72129.0 WCU-4 Pre-marked Focus Ring 0.25 m K2.72130.0...

  • Page 31: Connector Pinout

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Connector Pinout LCS Connector: 1 GND 2 NC 3 CAN-L 4 CAN-H 5 Battery +10.4 to 34 V DC Socket View Dimensions and Weight Width 161 mm Height 151 mm Depth 90 mm Accessory Threads Dimensions: Weight: 730 g/25.8 oz.

  • Page 32: Electrical Specifi Cations

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Electrical Specifications Power Supply: Battery 7.2 V Li-Ion battery Via LCS socket 10.4 to 34 V DC (camera supply) Power Consumption 220 mA@7.6 V 70 mA@24 V Operating Temperature: -20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122°F ) RF Transmission: ISM 2.4 GHz / one of eight channels selectable...

  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Pottendorferstrasse 25-27 A-1120 Wien declare that the product Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 is in conformity with DIN EN 55103-1: 2009 DIN EN 55022: 2010 DIN EN 55103-2: 2009...

  • Page 34: Symbols Descriptions And Screen Messages

    Symbols and Screen Messages Main Screen Symbols IRIS motor not connected, equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor. IRIS motor connected, but not available for the WCU-4, e.g. control through another remote unit, equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor. IRIS motor status unknown, e.g. during system startup, equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor.

  • Page 35: Menu Tree

    ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Menu Tree...

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