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Software Update Packet 2.0
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M A N U A L
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Date: 31 March 2015
Date: 31 March 2015

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  • Page 1 AMIRA AMIRA Software Update Packet 2.0 Software Update Packet 2.0 U S E R U S E R M A N U A L M A N U A L Date: 31 March 2015 Date: 31 March 2015...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents For your safety / 为了您的安全..............8 Risk levels and alert symbols / 危险级别和警示标志......8 Vital precautions / 重要安全措施............9 General precautions / 般安全措施............10 Audience and intended use............... 12 Scope of delivery and warranty............13 New features and changes in SUP 2.0..........14 Camera layout..................
  • Page 4 Contents 10.2 AUDIO > 1/2..................40 10.3 AUDIO > 3/4..................42 10.4 AUDIO > SETUP.................42 10.4.1 Maximum line levels................43 10.4.2 Bluetooth....................44 Main controls and viewfinder.............46 11.1 EVF image/monitor................46 11.2 PK peaking button................48 11.3 EXP exposure tool button..............48 11.4 VF1 &...
  • Page 5 Contents 14.7.2 Setting Gamma..................88 14.7.3 Adding a LOOK file................90 14.7.4 Deleting a LOOK file................91 14.7.5 Exporting a LOOK file................. 93 14.7.6 Duplicating/renaming a LOOK file............95 14.7.7 LOOK editing..................96 14.7.8 LOOK parameters................99 14.7.8.1 ASC CDL Transforms................100 14.7.8.2 3D LUT and video look parameters............100 14.7.8.3...
  • Page 6 Contents 18.3.2 Deleting a frame line................. 127 18.3.3 User rectangle 1 & 2................. 128 18.4 Return in path config.................129 18.5 Color bars..................129 MENU > System.................130 19.1 Sensor....................131 19.2 Fan mode..................132 19.3 Power....................133 19.4 System time + date................133 19.5 Buttons + display................134 19.6...
  • Page 7 Contents Licensing and updating..............169 28.1 Camera update..................169 28.2 Licensing....................172 28.2.1 License bundles.................173 28.2.2 Extracting HW INFO from the camera..........175 28.2.3 Installing a license file............... 176 28.2.4 Downgrading to another license model/Deleting UHD license..177 Appendix.....................179 29.1 Dimensions and weight (with PL mount)...........179 29.2 Electrical data..................

  • Page 8: For Your Safety / 为了您的安全

    为了您的安全 For your safety / 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。 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...

  • Page 9: Vital Precautions / 重要安全措施

    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.

  • Page 10: General Precautions / 般安全措施

    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...
  • Page 11 为了您的安全 For your safety / 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。 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。...

  • Page 12: Audience And Intended Use

    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: •...

  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery And Warranty

    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.

  • Page 14: New Features And Changes In Sup 2.0

    Scope of delivery and warranty New features and changes in SUP 2.0 This list is valid for cameras upgraded from SUP 1.1. to SUP 2.0. See previous user manuals for a list of previous new features and changes. New features •...

  • Page 15: Camera Layout

    Camera layout Camera layout Right BAT power input RS connector I/O panel Bracket rosette Audio connector panel WPA-1 with quick release connectors Fan intake Fan outlet 12-pin Hirose for ENG type lenses...
  • Page 16 Camera layout Left Operator panel Media panel (behind lid) User buttons Battery adapter Power button & camera lock Fan intake Audio control panel Recording button Bracket rosette...
  • Page 17 Camera layout Viewfinder top buttons Adjustable beam Recording button Camera type label Viewfinder hinge with clamp Level Accessory shoe Accessory threads on camera handle Bottom Battery adapter Viewfinder type label Bracket rosettes WPA-1 quick-lock bracket PLAY button...
  • Page 18 Camera layout Front Clamps 15 mm rod receptacles Lens mount (here: PL) RS connector ND filter switch Back Fold-away monitor (viewfinder/GUI) I/O panel OLED eyepiece BAT power input Bluetooth antenna Battery adapter (here: Gold Mount) WiFi antenna Proximity sensor for OLED eyepiece...

  • Page 19: Product Identification

    Camera layout Product identification 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.

  • Page 20: 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 157). 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...

  • Page 21: Changing A V-Lock Battery

    Power supply Changing a V-Lock battery 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. BAT in NOTICE If the power supply to BAT is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera...

  • Page 22: Switching On/Off

    Switching on/off 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.

  • Page 23: Connectors

    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.

  • Page 24: Audio Connector Panel

    Connectors Audio connector panel NOTICE Rubber caps protect the XLR connectors from dirt and moisture. Always cap unused XLR connectors. Protective caps Headphone out & volume XLR 5-pin audio input XLR 3-pin audio input Preset options Headphone Headphone 3.5mm stereo TRS (“Mini-jack”) output for monitoring audio channels.
  • Page 25 Connectors Connecting audio devices 1. Uncap the needed connectors only (1). 2. Connect the headphone (2). 3. Set the headphone volume by turning the wheel (2). 4. Alternatively, you can use the SET wheel on the camera's left. See page 38. 5.

  • Page 26: I/O Panel

    Connectors I/O panel NOTICE If the power supply to BAT is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera will automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection. BAT main power in EXT in/out D-tap Aux power out HD-SDI image out 1 & 2 Return/sync in Timecode in/out 12V (4-pin Hirose)
  • Page 27 Connectors EXT (6-pin LEMO) A connector for external accessories, carrying two CAN bus- es and accessory power output at camera voltage level (2.0 A max.). BAT (8-pin LEMO) Via cables KC50-S (2 m, straight) and KC50-SP-S (coiled), this main power supply input accepts 10.5 to 34 V DC. SDI OUT 1 &...

  • Page 28: Media Panel

    Connectors Media panel Status LEDs CFast 2.0 card slots A & B USB in/out 1 & 2 RJ45 Ethernet Card A & B (CFast 2.0) Storage media slots for CFast 2.0 recording cards. USB 1 & 2 Interface for USB memory sticks with FAT file system. Can also be used to charge USB devices.

  • Page 29: Preparing A Usb Memory Stick

    Connectors 7.4.1 Preparing a USB memory stick USB memory sticks for the AMIRA must have a specific folder structure which can be created with the camera. 1. To prepare a USB memory stick: Open the media lid (1). 2. Connect a FAT-formatted USB stick (3) to the camera (2).

  • Page 30: Changing A Cfast 2.0 Card

    Connectors 7.4.2 Changing a CFast 2.0 card NOTICE Avoid damage to the contacts of both camera and card. Always insert cards as described in this document. Never change memory cards when recording - this may damage the recorded clip. 1. Open the lid (1). 2.

  • Page 31: Lens Mount/Filters

    Lens mount/filters Lens mount/filters Lens mount (here: PL) ND filter switch (clear - 0.6 - 1.2 - 2.1) ND filter switch The ND filter switch controls the internal ND filter module. Filter densities of 0.6, 1.2 and 2.1 allow quick exposure changes and compensation over a range of seven stops.

  • Page 32: Changing A Lens

    Lens mount/filters Changing a lens NOTICE Protect the sensor: Always keep a lens or protective cap on the empty lens mount. Change lenses in dry, dust-free environments only. Never exceed the maximum lens dimensions. Have every lens properly shimmed as prescribed by the manufacturer. Note: Please use a lens support system for EF lenses above 2 kg/4.4 lbs.

  • Page 33: Lens Control

    Lens mount/filters ° Align the dots of both lens and lens mount. ° Push the lens into the mount. ° Turn the lens clockwise (5) until the bayonet locks. ° Turn the lever clockwise (4) to tighten the lens to the lens mount. 8.

  • Page 34: Iris Control Via User Button

    Lens mount/filters Pressing the wheel (1) changes the step size between full and sub-stops (2). Note: Sub-stop precision depends on the lens type and is automatically set by the camera. 8.3.2 Iris control via user button MENU > User button > Button X For iris control, assign one user button each with Open Iris and Close Iris.

  • Page 35: Auto Iris

    Lens mount/filters 8.3.3 Auto iris HOME > EI > IRIS > OPTIONS Via jogwheel (1), you can define the auto iris behavior. Auto iris mode: Defines the iris calculation: • Integral: Iris is calculated based on full image content. • Center: Iris is calculated with higher priority on image center.

  • Page 36: Audio Control Panel

    Audio control panel Audio control panel Audio function switch Audio display Left/right gain controls Audio SET jogwheel Channel configuration NOTICE Audio is disabled if the sensor frame and project rates are not equal. With audio recording disabled or otherwise switched off, neither audio in/output nor audio processing is possible.
  • Page 37 Audio control panel Adjusting channel gain 1. Select 1/2 or 3/4 (1). 2. Adjust channel 1 (or 3) gain via left gain control (2). 3. Adjust channel 2 (or 4) gain via right gain control (2). 4. To change channel 1/2 (or 3/4) setup: Select the desired parameter via SET jogwheel (3).

  • Page 38: Headphone Volume

    Audio control panel Headphone volume Use the headphone volume wheel (see above). Or: Use the audio control panel (see below): 1. Switch to INFO (1). 2. The volume level shows next to the headphone icon in the display. 3. Turn the depressed SET jogwheel (2).

  • Page 39: Audio Menu

    Audio menu Audio menu Note: For line level input, the camera supports a maximum analog input level of 8 dBu by default. Higher levels will result in clipping. On the audio control panel, you can fully control, change, and edit the audio setup without the risk of camera parameter changes.

  • Page 40: Audio > 1/2

    Audio menu Camera status ALERT (!) status Headphone volume level BAT 1 & 2 power status CARD A & B remaining time or status BT level CHANNEL 3 & 4 input mapping and levels dB FS scale CHANNEL 1 & 2 input mapping and levels TC Timecode Clipping indicator...
  • Page 41 Audio menu 1. Turn the audio switch to 1/2 (1). 2. The left gain control (2) now addresses recording channel one. For channel two, use the right gain control (3). 3. Select and change parameters with the SET jogwheel (4). 4.

  • Page 42: Audio > 3/4

    Audio menu 10.3 AUDIO > 3/4 1. Turn the audio funtion switch to 3/4 (1). 2. The left gain control (2) now addresses recording channel three. For channel four, use the right gain control (3). 3. Select and change parameters with the SET jogwheel (4). 4.

  • Page 43: Maximum Line Levels

    Audio menu Audio recording: Switches audio recording on or off. Off deactivates audio inputs and all outputs; no audio channels are recorded. Test tone: Activates a 1 kHz test tone on all recording channels. Maximum line levels: Switches the maximum line level for Input A, B and C between +8 and +24 dBu.

  • Page 44: Bluetooth

    Audio menu 10.4.2 Bluetooth Audio > Setup > Bluetooth Allows you to monitor audio recording with a Bluetooth headset. Monitors the same channel configuration as the headphone out. Also allows you to record a talk-back track (e.g., for work instructions, comments etc.). •...
  • Page 45 Audio menu Connecting to a Bluetooth device 1. Open the Bluetooth menu. 2. Set Power to On. 3. Set the desired profile. 4. Via SET jogwheel, navigate to the device list: Audio > Setup > Bluetooth > Device list 5. Ensure the Bluetooth device is active and visible. 6.

  • Page 46: Main Controls And Viewfinder

    Main controls and viewfinder Main controls and viewfinder Monitor (Live & GUI) Peaking button Exposure tool button VF1 & VF2 user buttons Monitor button Proximity sensor Diopter control Recording button Screen buttons Jogwheel Proximity sensor This infrared sensor automatically deactivates the viewfinder's in- ternal OLED panel when you withdraw your eye.
  • Page 47 Main controls and viewfinder Note: In Overlay mode (see below), all status bars appear on the active viewfinder image. Sensor FPS BAT1 onboard battery status SHUTTER status ALERT (!) status TC Timecode (if enabled) Camera temperature warning (warning=red) EI Exposure index High humidity mode (if active) Internal ND filter (if active) Camera lock (if active)

  • Page 48: Pk Peaking Button

    Main controls and viewfinder Note: If surround view is active, the area is marked by a surround mask (3). See page 116 and page 119. 11.2 PK peaking button 1. To activate peaking on monitor (1) and viewfinder (3): Press PK (2). 2.

  • Page 49: Vf1 & Vf2 User Buttons

    Main controls and viewfinder 18 % medium gray 42 to 38 % Green Just above black clipping 4.0 to 2.5 % Blue Black clipping 2.5 to 0.0 % Purple 11.4 VF1 & VF2 user buttons 1. Via the camera menu (see page 105 and page 147), you can assign a function to both VF1 and VF2 buttons (1).

  • Page 50: Play Button

    Main controls and viewfinder 4. Alternatively, press REC (1) on the viewfinder. NOTICE Never change memory cards when recording - this may damage the recorded clip. NOTICE Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the audio/image signal due to static electricity. 11.6 PLAY button 1.

  • Page 51: Playback Screen Controls

    Main controls and viewfinder 11.6.1 Playback screen controls • Playback loads the last active clip (paused on the first frame). • Press ARROW (7) to hide/show button info overlays • To toggle between PLAY/PAUSE: Press the lower mid screen button (5) or the jogwheel.
  • Page 52 Main controls and viewfinder 5. Additional information on the selected clip shows (4): ° Codec: ProRes codec of clip recording. ° HD/2K/3.2K*/4K* UHD: Clip format. ° Duration: Clip duration at playback speed. ° Rec FPS: Sensor frame rate of clip recording. °...

  • Page 53: Diopter Adjustment

    Main controls and viewfinder 11.7 Diopter adjustment 1. Twist the ring left or right for diopter adjustment (1). 11.8 Adjusting the monitor 1. Fold (1), swivel (2) and flip (3) the monitor according to your needs.

  • Page 54: Changing The Monitor Mode

    Main controls and viewfinder 11.9 Changing the monitor mode 1. To change the monitor mode between live view and user interface: Press M (1). 2. In live mode, toggle the status bar content (1) via the lower buttons. 3. Via the camera menu, you can activate a location sensor that automatically flips the user interface to match a left- or right-sided monitor position (3).

  • Page 55: Live Monitor

    Live monitor Live monitor Below the camera live image, the live screen shows image and camera status. You can toggle the bar's content via the left or right oval button below. The center oval button returns you to the main status bar. Surround mask Exposure index Camera temperature warning (warning=red) 7...

  • Page 56: User Monitor

    User monitor User monitor Screen buttons and jogwheel There are eight screen buttons, four above (2) and four below (3) the display (4). Their function depends on the screen content (4) and is labeled directly above or below each button. Unlabeled buttons have no function for that screen.
  • Page 57 User monitor Home screen The home screen gives access to essential camera parameters and statuses. Oval screen buttons and a jogwheel allow quick parameter editing. To return to the home screen from any other screen: Press HOME. MENU jogwheel WB button ALERT message button LOOK button FPS button...
  • Page 58 Shows the current EI rating and active ND filter value. Allows you to set the exposure index in ASA. Base sensitivity for the AMIRA is 800 ASA. The EI rating can be adjusted from 160 to 3200 ASA. Note: ASA and ISO ratings are identical.

  • Page 59: Status Section

    User monitor 13.1 Status section The status section on the home screen shows key data on recording, voltage, locking, etc.: Status icons Card A/B status Audio meters Recording status Codec/resolution Battery voltage Camera status BT and LDS icons BT: Camera Bluetooth is active. LDS: Indicates an error on the LDS interface.
  • Page 60 User monitor Lock and Camera icons Lock: Appears only if camera is locked. See page 146. Camera: Grab is active. GEN icon Visible if Genlock is activated via MENU > System > Genlock. Icon color shows the Genlock status. • White: Genlock active •...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness

    User monitor BAT 1 & 2 Current battery supply levels. 13.2 Adjusting the monitor brightness 1. Open the home screen. 2. Via jogwheel (1), open MENU > Monitoring > EVF/Monitor > Settings. 3. Scroll to Monitor brightness. 4. Press the jogwheel. 5.

  • Page 62: Message Popups

    User monitor 13.3 Message popups Message popups appear on the monitor to inform the user about occurences and potential problems requireing the user's attention. Messages of informative character have a blue frame, while messages of attentive character have a red frame. Popups disappear when any screen button or the wheel is pressed.

  • Page 63: Home Screen

    Home screen Home screen NOTICE Only EI and WB home screen labels show a permanent switch icon, as these functions have dedicated switches. FPS, SHUTTER, and LOOK bear a switch icon only if assigned to the US switch. You can change/edit only the value of an active switch position. 14.1 ALERT messages NOTICE ALERT messages communicate critical system states to the user.

  • Page 64: Info Screens

    Home screen 14.2 Info screens HOME > i Pressing the [i] button opens the INFO list that offers access to detailed information / subscreens: • Version info • System info • Card A/B info • USB info • Network info •...
  • Page 65 Home screen System info Card A/B info USB info...
  • Page 66 Home screen Network info Lens data User button info...

  • Page 67: Fps Settings

    Home screen Export logfiles 14.3 FPS settings NOTICE Maximum frame rate is 100 fps without an advanced or premium license. Advanced and premium licenses enable a maximum of 200 fps. Always use CFast 2.0 cards with maximum write rates. 60-GB cards are slower than 120-GB cards and may limit the fps (depending on the currently set codec).
  • Page 68 Home screen 3. Note: You can only change the frame rate for the current switch position. 4. Press the jogwheel (1) to open the FPS list. FPS list 1. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the required value. 2. Press the wheel (1) to activate the value. If the value is not listed: Press ADD (2).

  • Page 69: Deleting An Fps Value

    Home screen 3. Upon pressing ADD, an editor opens. 4. Create a value with the jogwheel (1): ° Scroll up or down to increase/decrease. ° Press the wheel to select the next digit (2). ° For the previous digit: Press ARROW (5). °...
  • Page 70 Home screen 7. Press CONFIRM (1). Cancel with BACK. 8. The entry is deleted.

  • Page 71: Tc Settings

    Home screen 14.4 TC settings 1. Press TC (1) on the home screen. 2. Current timecode and project rate show. 3. To change the active format: Press OPTIONS (2). 4. To change the project rate via the recording menu: Press PROJECT RATE (3). 5.
  • Page 72 Home screen 7. For TC = 00:00:00:00: Press RESET (3). 8. For TC = current system time: Press SET TO TIME (4). 9. Via jogwheel (1), you can change each value: ° Scroll up or down to increase/decrease. ° Press the wheel to select the next digit pair (5). 10.
  • Page 73 Home screen TC options Run mode Rec run: Timecode increases during recording only. Free run: Timecode increases with every new frame. Note: Only possible if sensor fps = project fps. Otherwise, the camera temporarily switches to Rec run. Mode Note: You can edit Timecode only in Preset mode. The Regen mode disables EDIT. Preset: The camera uses its internal counter.

  • Page 74: Shutter Settings

    Home screen Off: Connector not in use. TC In: Camera samples TC signal from connector. TC Out: Camera outputs internal TC signal via connector. 14.5 SHUTTER settings You can select your preferred shutter unit: Shutter angle converts exposure time into the angle of a virtual rotating mirror shutter as in film cameras.
  • Page 75 Home screen SHUTTER list 1. Press SWITCH UNIT (1). 2. Confirm with OK (1). 3. The camera returns to the home screen. 4. The shutter unit has changed (e.g. from time to angle). Note: How to adjust the shutter for filming a monitor 1.

  • Page 76: Setting/Adding A Shutter Value

    Home screen 14.5.2 Setting/adding a SHUTTER value 1. Note: A switch icon next to SHUTTER (1) means: user switch is set to SHUTTER. 2. Press SHUTTER (1) to set the shutter rate: ° No switch icon: A list opens (skip forward to "SHUTTER list"). °...
  • Page 77 Home screen SHUTTER list 1. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the required value. 2. Press the wheel (1) to activate the value. If the value is not listed: Press ADD (2). Note: ADD is disabled on reaching the maximum number of 16 list entries. 3.

  • Page 78: Deleting A Shutter Value

    Home screen 14.5.3 Deleting a SHUTTER value 1. Open the SHUTTER list (here: angle). 2. Press DELETE (1). 3. The list turns red. 4. Via jogwheel (1), select the obsolete entry. 5. Note: You cannot select a currently active value. 6.
  • Page 79 Home screen 7. Press CONFIRM (1). Cancel with BACK. 8. The entry is deleted.

  • Page 80: Wb Settings

    Home screen 14.6 WB settings 14.6.1 Setting/adding a WB value 1. Press WB (1) on the home screen. 2. A switch screen shows the preset white balance values. 3. You can only add/change the value for the current switch position: °...
  • Page 81 Home screen WB list 1. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the required value. 2. Press the wheel (1) to activate the value. If the value is not listed: Press ADD (2). Note: ADD is disabled on reaching the maximum number of 16 list entries. 3.

  • Page 82: Renaming A Wb Value

    Home screen 14.6.2 Renaming a WB value 1. Open the WB list. 2. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the required file. 3. Confirm by pressing the jogwheel. 4. Press RENAME (2). 5. An editor opens: ° Aa (7) toggles between upper/lower case. °...

  • Page 83: Deleting A Wb Value

    Home screen 14.6.3 Deleting a WB value 1. Open the WB list. 2. Press DELETE (1). 3. The list turns red. 4. Via jogwheel (1), select the obsolete entry. 5. Note: You cannot select a currently active value. 6. Press DELETE (2).
  • Page 84 Home screen 7. Press CONFIRM (1). Cancel with BACK. 8. The entry is deleted.

  • Page 85: Wb Options

    Home screen 14.6.4 WB Options Press OPTIONS on the WB switch screen. Auto WB mode: Sets the calculation method of auto white balance. See page 151 . Matrix analyzes the full image and uses the image part best suited for WB calculation, while Center uses the image center area only.

  • Page 86: Look And Gamma Settings

    Vibrant (requires advanced license): Boosts color saturation except for red and yellow (skintone protection). X-2-ALEXA (requires premium license): Matches the color reproduction of AMIRA to the ARRI ALEXA. 14.7.1 Setting the LOOK file 1. Note: A switch icon next to LOOK (1) means: user switch is set to LOOK.
  • Page 87 Home screen 3. Note: You can only change the look file for the current switch position. 4. Press the jogwheel (1) to show the active look file: 5. Press the jogwheel (1).

  • Page 88: Setting Gamma

    Home screen LOOK list 1. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the required look. 2. Press the jogwheel (1) to activate the look. ° If the look is not listed: Press ADD (2). For details, see page 90. ° Note: ADD is disabled on reaching the maximum number of list entries. °...
  • Page 89 On standard broadcast monitors, LOG C images appear flat and desaturated. Proper display, dailies and editing proxies require a conversion look-up table (LUT). Create preview LUTs with the ARRI LUT Generator at www.arridigital.com. LOOK Applies a video display gamma to camera images. The default REC 709 look complies...

  • Page 90: Adding A Look File

    1. Save all look files to be added on a properly prepared USB memory stick, in the folder /ARRI/AMIRA/LOOKFILES. 2. Open the media lid (1). 3. Connect the USB memory (3) to the camera (2).

  • Page 91: Deleting A Look File

    7. A list of default look files appears. 8. If sufficiently licensed: Press USB (2) or DEFAULTS (3) to select a file source: ° DEFAULTS: ARRI default look files delivered with the camera. ° USB: User look files on the camera USB stick.
  • Page 92 Home screen 4. The list turns red. 5. Via jogwheel (1), select the obsolete entry. 6. Note: You cannot select a currently active value. This may apply to more than one look if the user switch is, or was previously, set to look. 7.

  • Page 93: Exporting A Look File

    Home screen 14.7.5 Exporting a LOOK file 1. Properly prepare a USB memory stick. 2. Open the media lid (1). 3. Connect the USB memory (3) to the camera (2). HOME > LOOK > SET LOOK 4. Open the list of installed looks. 5.
  • Page 94 Home screen 6. An export list appears. 7. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the file for export. 8. Confirm by pressing the jogwheel (1). 9. Note: Rename a file to avoid possible overwritings. For file naming, see page 96.

  • Page 95: Duplicating/Renaming A Look File

    Home screen 14.7.6 Duplicating/renaming a LOOK file NOTICE By duplication you can create a new look based on an existing one. For a new look from scratch, duplicate REC 709 and edit its parameters. Except for REC 709, you can rename all look files. 1.

  • Page 96: Look Editing

    Home screen 5. An editor opens: ° Aa (7) toggles between upper/lower case. ° ERASE (3) deletes the selected character. ° ARROW buttons move the cursor back (2) and forth (4). 6. Via jogwheel (1), select/confirm characters to form a name. 7.
  • Page 97 Home screen 3. In both cases: Press LOOK PARAM. (1). 4. All look parameters appear. Non-licensed ones (here: CDL) are grayed out. 5. For details, see page 99. 6. Look files with a 3D-LUT offer no VIDEO parameters. 7. Press EDIT (1).
  • Page 98 Home screen 8. A warning on file overwriting appears. 9. Press OK (1) to close the warning. 10. An editor opens. 11. Via jogwheel (1), scroll to the required parameter. 12. A black frame (2) marks your selection. 13. Pressing the lower right screen button (3) toggles the edit step size between 0.001, 0.01, and 0.1.

  • Page 99: Look Parameters

    Black Gamma, Gamma, Knee, Saturation, Saturation by Hue affect VIDEO images. ASC CDL parameters are applied to the image before VIDEO parameters. Please refer to the ARRI white paper on color parameters (for download at www.arri.com). Note: All look transforms, including ASC CDL, are applied in the conversion from Log C to Video color space.

  • Page 100: Asc Cdl Transforms

    CDL), they offer an exchange format for basic look transformations between color correction systems and editing tools by different manufacturers. The AMIRA image processing applies ASC CDL transforms to the Log C encoded image. This allows manipulations such as exposure correction or bringing down highlights, before the picture is converted to the display color space with its steeper contrast curve.

  • Page 101: Custom 3D Lut

    This parameter set allows you to control the saturation for six color vectors (red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta) independently. 14.7.8.3 Custom 3D LUT For AMIRA Premium look files, you can create and export custom 3D LUTs from a color grading tool. You must store them in the AMIRA look file format: •...

  • Page 102: Ei Settings

    Home screen 14.8 EI settings 1. Press EI (1) on the home screen. 2. A switch screen shows the preset exposure indexes. 3. You can only change the value for the current switch position. 4. Press the jogwheel (1) to open an editor:...

  • Page 103: Ei Technical Details

    Press the jogwheel (1) to confirm. Cancel with BACK. 14.8.1 EI technical details The Exposure Index (EI) is the applied sensitivity of the camera. The AMIRA has a base sensitivity of 800 ASA. This means that the dynamic range is almost evenly distributed above and below neutral gray with low noise in the shadows and clean, smooth clipping behavior in the highlights.
  • Page 104 Home screen...

  • Page 105: Camera Menu

    Camera menu Camera menu The camera menu on the monitor gives access to all camera functionalities not on the home screen. 1. To access the menu: Press the jogwheel (1) while on the home screen. 1. Via jogwheel (1), scroll up or down to the required entry (3). 2.

  • Page 106: Menu > Recording

    MENU > Recording MENU > Recording Available menu items (codecs, resolution/frame rates, etc.) depend on the installed camera license. 16.1 ProRes Codec MENU > Recording > ProRes Codec Allows you to select one of the following recording codecs: Recording codec Color coding Bit rate *** ProRes 422 LT...

  • Page 107: Project Settings

    MENU > Recording 16.3 Project settings 16.3.1 Project rate MENU > Recording > Project settings > Project rate Offers the following options for setting a Timecode time base and playback frame rate: Project rate Scan format Sensor real-time recording 23.976p Progressive 23.976 fps Progressive...

  • Page 108: Next Reel Count

    MENU > Recording > Project settings > Next reel count Sets the reel number assigned to the next new internal recording medium. A new medium is either a blank card or a card with reels of other AMIRA cameras. 16.3.3 Camera Index MENU >...

  • Page 109: Pre-Recording

    MENU > Recording Tally front: Sets the tally light on the viewfinder front end. Tally rear: Sets the tally light on the upper end of the IO panel. Note: On recording, the tally light turns red. 16.5 Pre-recording NOTICE Pre-recording requires an advanced license and the assignation of a user button. Pre-recording buffers images for up to 20 seconds of real-time instead of recording them to the CFast cards.

  • Page 110: Pre-Recording Maximum Duration

    MENU > Recording 16.5.2 Pre-recording maximum duration MENU > Recording > Prerecord max. duration Requires an advanced license. Sets the maximum duration of buffering used for pre- recording, in a range from one to twenty seconds. The actual buffer duration is shown below the menu entry.

  • Page 111: Menu > Media

    MENU > Media MENU > Media In the media menu, you can erase CFast cards, delete footage, and prepare correct AMIRA folders on USB memory sticks. Note: A triangle marks the active card. 17.1 Erase CARD A & B NOTICE Irreversibly erases all data from CFast 2.0 cards in slot A or B.
  • Page 112 MENU > Media 4. Wait for card to erase (here: in slot A). 5. Successful erasure creates a green message. 6. Failures create a red message.

  • Page 113: Delete Last Clip Card A & B

    MENU > Media 17.2 Delete last clip CARD A & B MENU > Media > Delete last clip CARD A MENU > Media > Delete last clip CARD B Deletes the last recorded (not always the last listed) clip on the CFast 2.0 card in slot A or B.

  • Page 114: Prepare Usb Medium

    MENU > Media 5. If required: Delete another clip. 17.3 Prepare USB medium NOTICE You can add all user-defined files only from a correctly prepared USB memory stick with a proper folder structure. This action will not alter existing folders and files. Before use with the camera, prepare all USB memory sticks as described in this document.
  • Page 115 MENU > Media 5. A message asks for your confirmation. 6. Press CONFIRM (1) to create the required AMIRA folder structure: ARRI / AMIRA / FRAMELINES: for frame line imports to camera GRABS: for grabbed still frames LICENSES: for license file installation...

  • Page 116: Menu > Monitoring

    MENU > Monitoring MENU > Monitoring The monitoring menu covers all settings related to EVF, Monitor and SDI, as well as frame lines and other overlays on these outputs. Return in path config: Sets the image paths on which return in is active between EVF and Monitor, SDI or both.

  • Page 117: Zoom Position

    MENU > Monitoring 18.1.2 Zoom position MENU > Monitoring > EVF/Monitor > Zoom position Sets the sensor image area to be magnified by zoom. Activation by user button. Centered: For zooms into the image center. Eye level: For zooms into the upper image which, e.g. in a close-up, typically contains a person's eyes.

  • Page 118: Peaking

    MENU > Monitoring MENU > Monitoring > Exposure tools > Zebra setup Zebra mode: Sets the zebra mode to High, Mid, or both. High zebra level: Sets the exposure level (in %) above which high zebra is active. High zebra color: Sets the pattern color. Mid zebra range: Sets the active range (in %) around a mid zebra level.

  • Page 119: Settings

    MENU > Monitoring Peaking mode: Toggles between color peaking (to overlay in-focus areas with a color), and aperture peaking (to enhance object edges only). Peaking level: Sets a peaking strength from 1 (= minimum) to 20 (= maximum). Peaking offset shift: Adjusts the threshold for color peaking to set in, relative to the peaking level.
  • Page 120 MENU > Monitoring These almost identical menus overlay the monitor, the viewfinder, and the SDI with essential visual tools. Note: The illustration shows the menu for the viewfinder. Frame lines: Sets frame lines On or Off. Used as a framing reference tool with typically an image frame, a center mark, and aspect ratio.

  • Page 121: Sdi

    MENU > Monitoring 18.2 SDI MENU > Monitoring > SDI UHD mode: MENU > Monitoring > SDI * Configures the SDI outputs (based on 1920x1080 image raster). In 4K UHD and 3.2K modes, SDI 1 and 2 can be configured independently. SDI format: Toggles the SDI signal between different formats, sampling structures and color modes: •...
  • Page 122 MENU > Monitoring The following combinations of formats and frame rate are available: HD/2K Format 422 1.5G 23.976p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50i, 59.94i, 60i, 23.976 psf, 24 pfs, 25psf, 29.97psf, 30psf 422 3G 48p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p 444 3G 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p 3.2K/4K UHD Format...
  • Page 123 MENU > Monitoring • Peaking: Peaking highlights in-focus image sectors for better focus judgement. For more information, see "Peaking", page 118. • Overlays: Configures graphical overlays of processed SDI out. Almost identical to EVF overlay configuration. For more information, see "EVF overlays / Monitor overlays / SDI overlays", page 119.

  • Page 124: Frame Lines

    The camera contains a set of default frame lines with standard aspect ratios. You can also create import external frame lines in XML format. Try the frame line composer on the ARRI website. MENU > Monitoring > Frame lines Frame line: Sets the aspect ratio of a frame line.

  • Page 125: Setting/Adding A Frame Line

    1. Via jogwheel, open MENU > Monitoring > Frame lines > Frame line. 2. A list of installed frame lines appears. 3. Scroll to the required entry (here: ARRI 1.66). 4. Confirm by pressing the jogwheel (1). 5. If a required entry is not listed: Press ADD (2).
  • Page 126 MENU > Monitoring 10. For external frame files: Store the required file(s) into ARRI/AMIRA/ FRAMELINES on a properly prepared USB memory stick. See page 115. 11. Open the media lid (1). 12. Connect the memory stick (3) to the camera (2).

  • Page 127: Deleting A Frame Line

    MENU > Monitoring 18.3.2 Deleting a frame line MENU > Monitoring > Frame lines > Frame line 1. Via jogwheel, open MENU > Monitoring > Frame lines > Frame line. 2. Press DELETE (1). 3. The list turns red. 4. Via jogwheel (1), select the obsolete entry. 5.

  • Page 128: User Rectangle 1 & 2

    MENU > Monitoring 6. Press CONFIRM (1). Cancel with BACK. 7. The entry is deleted. 18.3.3 User rectangle 1 & 2 MENU > Monitoring > Frame lines > User Rectangle 1 & 2 Configures Width, Height and Offset (= position from left/right screen edge) in per mille.

  • Page 129: Return In Path Config

    MENU > Monitoring 18.4 Return in path config Selects the paths for return in routing. Return In is activated via user buttons. Return In requires a valid HD-SDI signal on the RET/SYNC IN BNC Connector. Works only in HD/2K modes. Supports progressive 422 1.5G HD-SDI signals in 1920x1080 resolution.

  • Page 130: Menu > System

    MENU > System MENU > System The system menu organizes the general camera setup. Sensor: Sets sensor related parameters. Fan mode: Adapts the camera cooling to several shooting situations. Power: Edits the thresholds for critical voltage levels and other warnings. System time + date: For synchronizing the system to timezones etc.

  • Page 131: Sensor

    Image denoising*: Sets the image denoising for 4K UHD to Off, Normal or Strong. Genlock: Sets external sync to Off, Master or Slave: • Select Master when AMIRA is used to sync other AMIRAs via HD-SDI. • When set to Slave, the camera requires a Black Burst, Tri-Level sync or 422 1.5G HD-SDI signal with sensor fps for the RET/SYNC IN BNC connector.

  • Page 132: Fan Mode

    MENU > System Sensor temperature: Toggles the sensor temperature between normal and high humidity: • Setting to High humidity increases the sensor temperature to reduce the risk of condensation on the sensor cover glass. • Note: Recommended only in environments > 40 °C (104 °F) and 80 % r.H. Entry is greyed out if camera is not calibrated for high humidity.

  • Page 133: Power

    MENU > System 19.3 Power MENU > System > Power Bat onboard (BAT1) warning: Sets the voltage/percentage level that triggers a power warning for onboard batteries. Note: Percentage setting is only used if Bat unit preference is set to Percent and battery transmits capacity in percent. BAT in (BAT2) warning: Sets the voltage level that triggers a power warning for external batteries on the BAT connector.

  • Page 134: Buttons + Display

    MENU > System 19.5 Buttons + display MENU > System > Buttons + display Display style: Changes the display style between Day and Night mode. Button brightness: Sets the brightness of the button illumination in a range of 0 to 3.
  • Page 135 MENU > System MENU > System > Buttons + display > Lock config Lock config: Sets which switches and buttons are affected by the camera lock. Cannot be changed while lock is active. Default lock config locks all buttons except REC and [M] buttons as well as lens buttons.

  • Page 136: Licensed Features

    MENU > System MENU > System > Buttons + display > Lock config > Lens buttons 19.6 Licensed features MENU > System > Licensed features Licensed features require the installation of a license to enable their use. Licenses are installed and removed as bundles. Two bundles are available: Advanced license bundle •...
  • Page 137 MENU > System Premium license bundle • All advanced license features • ProRes 4444 recording format • 2K (2048 x 1152) recording • Import of looks containing 3D LUTs To view the features contained in the active license bundle, press FEATURES screen button (1).

  • Page 138: Camera Update

    MENU > System 19.7 Camera update MENU > System > Camera update Allows the installation of SUP software update packages. Note: For update instructions, see page 169.

  • Page 139: Menu > Setup

    MENU > Setup Setups allow you to store/load full camera configurations. Save current setup to USB: Stores the configuration on the USB stick (ARRi/AMIRA/ SETUPS). You can rename this user setup file beforehand. Save current setup as default: Stores the current configuration on the camera.

  • Page 140: Menu > User Buttons

    Lens RET: RET button of ENG lens. Requires special lens. If not supported by lens, "(n/a)" is shown benhind menu entry. * Configuration valid for WCU-4 connected to AMIRA via UMC-4. WCU-4 with sw version 2.0 does not support smart behavior of buttons.
  • Page 141 MENU > User buttons MENU > User buttons > WCU user buttons User/VF button functions The following user and VF button functions are available: • Off: Disables the user button. • EVF Zoom: Switches the viewfinder zoom function on or off*. Supports smart behavior.
  • Page 142 MENU > User buttons • Flip monitor: Switches the monitor flip function on or off. • Prerecording: Switches pre-recording on or off. • Auto Iris: Triggers automatic iris compensation***. • Open iris: Opens the iris of a lens. Short press opens by 1/x stop (step size depending on lens), long press opens by 1 stop per 0.5 seconds***.

  • Page 143: Menu > Metadata

    MENU > Metadata MENU > Metadata Allows you to enter static production metadata to the recorded Quicktime files. • Production: Field for the name of the production • Prod. Company: Field for the name of the production company • Director: Field for the director’s name •...

  • Page 144: Web Remote

    Web remote Web remote AMIRA has a web remote function for full remote control of the camera with a web browser*. It requires a connection to the camera with a RJ-45 LAN cable. Note: Web remote requires an advanced or premium license.
  • Page 145 Web remote REC INFO: Contains info on the main recording relevant parameters, plus a REC button. Click the big circle icon to start/stop recording. Note: Rec status may respond with a little delay depending on network speed. USER: Shows configuration of user buttons and allows to trigger them. Press number icons to trigger user buttons.

  • Page 146: User Preset Panel

    User preset panel User preset panel Power button Camera lock User buttons SHIFT button 24.1 Locking/unlocking NOTICE Locking the camera disables, unlocking re-enables all camera controls configured for locking except audio controls. Changing the position of the US, EI, WB, or ND switch on a locked camera will result in parameter changes when unlocking.

  • Page 147: User Buttons

    User preset panel 24.2 User buttons In the camera menu (MENU > User buttons) you can assign individual functions to each user button. 1. Press a button (1) to trigger its function. 2. For buttons five to eight: Press and hold SHIFT (2); then press a button (1). 3.

  • Page 148: Operator Panel

    Operator panel Operator panel NOTICE The operator panel consists of switches that offer quick changes of important camera functions, such as exposure index or white balance. For all switch positions (except ND positions), you can assign an individual presetting. See the chapter on operator switches. The EI and WB switches are dedicated to exposure index and/or white balance.

  • Page 149: Setting The Us Switch Function

    Operator panel To the US switch (1) you can assign either an FPS frame rate, a SHUTTER rate/ angle, or a LOOK processing. All switches offer up to four positions. Except for ND (4), you can modify each by preset lists. Some lists are editable (depending on license). 25.2 Setting the US switch function 1.

  • Page 150: Presetting The Us / Ei / Wb Switches

    Operator panel 25.3 Presetting the US / EI / WB switches 1. On the home screen, select a switch function (here: FPS) by pressing the button (1). 2. Note: Active functions show a switch icon in the button label. 3. You can only change the preset of the active switch position. 4.

  • Page 151: Aw Auto White Balance Button

    Operator panel 25.4 AW auto white balance button The AW button triggers the auto white balance functionality: Based on the camera's live image, AW calculates an automatic white balance and overwrites the active WB settings. The AW result is stored as the preset value of the active WB position. AW triggering 1.
  • Page 152 Operator panel AW center mode Center: Calculates the white balance based on the center area of the image. Use Center with a gray card placed in the image center. For accurate results: Fill the entire area with the gray card. The camera displays an image overlay showing the center area used for calculation.

  • Page 153: Camera Preparation

    Camera preparation Camera preparation 26.1 Adjusting the viewfinder 1. Slightly loosen the clamp (1) to move the viewfinder (2) left/right and up/down. 2. Unclamp the hinge (3) to swivel the viewfinder horizontally. 3. Close all clamps (1, 3) when the viewfinder is in the desired position (2).

  • Page 154: Balancing The Camera Weight

    Camera preparation 26.2 Balancing the camera weight 1. Unlock (4) and slide the base adapter (3) until the camera is balanced. 2. Close the clamp (4). 3. Unclock (1) and slide the handle (2) until the camera is balanced. 4. Close the clamp (1).

  • Page 155: Mounting To A Wedge Plate

    Camera preparation 26.3 Mounting to a wedge plate 1. For mounting to a wedge plate, use the WPA-1 wedge plate adapter. 2. Open the quick-release base plate. 3. Place the adapter (1) into the quick-lock plate slighty behind the connection points. 4.

  • Page 156: Mounting To A Bridge Plate

    Camera preparation 26.4 Mounting to a bridge plate NOTICE Always use a flat screwdriver to connect the BPA-3 to a bridge plate. Never use a coin. A coin does not deliver enough force to ensure a proper lock. 1. For mounting to a bridge plate, use the BPA-3 bridge plate adapter. 2.

  • Page 157: Assembly And Retrofits

    Assembly and retrofits Assembly and retrofits NOTICE To avoid damage while assembling and retrofitting, always place the camera on a padded, firm, flat and level surface. Work on an unpowered camera only. 27.1 Battery adapter Tools needed • 2.5 mm Allen key Mounting 1.
  • Page 158 Assembly and retrofits Unmounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a Gold Mount adapter. 2. Switch off; interrupt the power supply. 3. With a 2.5 mm Allen key, unfasten all three screws (2). 4. Remove the battery adapter (1).

  • Page 159: Base Adapter

    Assembly and retrofits 27.2 Base adapter Mounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a WPA-1. 2. Open the clamp (1). 3. Slide the adapter under the camera (3). 4. Note: The safety pin (2) must audibly lock. 5. Close the clamp (1).
  • Page 160 Assembly and retrofits Unmounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a BPA-3. 2. Open the clamp (1). 3. With the safety pin pulled (2), slide the adapter off the camera (3).

  • Page 161: Camera Handle

    Assembly and retrofits 27.3 Camera handle 1. Open the clamp (1). 2. Slide the handle onto the camera (2). 3. Note: The safety pin (3) must audibly lock. 4. Close the clamp (1). 5. To unmount: Open the clamp (1). 6.

  • Page 162: Viewfinder And Evf Cable

    27.4 Viewfinder and EVF cable Tools needed • 2 mm Allen key EVF port Via original AMIRA EVF cable, this port connects the camera to the multi-viewfinder. Changing the EVF cable 1. Note: Use original AMIRA EVF cables only. 2. Place the camera bottom-down.
  • Page 163 Changing the viewfinder 1. Switch off; interrupt the power supply. 2. Note: Use original AMIRA EVF cables only. 3. Connect a EVF cable to the camera. See page 162. 4. With your fingers, unscrew and remove the viewfinder’s lid (1).
  • Page 164 Assembly and retrofits 8. Open the clamp (1). 9. Either: Dovetail the viewfinder to the bracket (2). 10. Or: Unbracket (2) and remove the viewfinder. 11. Close the clamp (1).

  • Page 165: Antennas

    Assembly and retrofits 27.5 Antennas 1. With your fingers, thread the antennas for WiFi (1) and Bluetooth (2) onto the camera. 2. To unmount: Unthread the antennas (1, 2) with your fingers. WiFi Antenna for WiFi signal according 802.11g. Used for remote camera access.** ** Feature not yet available.

  • Page 166: Microphone Bracket

    DANGER! High voltage! Risk of electric shock and fire! Short circuits may entail lethal injury and damage! Use original AMIRA lens mounts only. Before each lens mount change, always switch the camera off and disconnect all power sources. Changing the lens mount while the camera is powered may permanently damage the camera and lens mount.
  • Page 167 2. Crosswise, loosen all four screws (2) with an Allen key. 3. Carefully remove the mount (1). 4. Store the mount in a case for dust protection. 5. Note: To protect the sensor (3), immediately install another original AMIRA lens mount. Installation (here: a PL mount)
  • Page 168 Assembly and retrofits 1. Properly align the two guiding pins (1) for correct lens mount fit (2). 2. Note: Never apply force, align the guiding pins instead. 3. Crosswise, hand-tighten all four screws (1). 4. Only then, tighten all screws crosswise with an Allen key. 5.

  • Page 169: Licensing And Updating

    Release notes 3. Read the release notes carefully. 4. Copy the update file (*.SUP) to the ARRI/AMIRA/SUP folder on the USB stick. 5. Copy the update key (*.lic) to ARRI/AMIRA/LICENSES on the USB stick. 6. Safely remove the USB stick from the computer.
  • Page 170 Licensing and updating 7. Open the media lid (1) and connect the USB stick (3) to the camera (2). 8. Remove all CFast cards from the camera. 9. Switch on the camera with a full battery. 10. From the home screen, navigate to MENU > System > Camera update: MENU >...
  • Page 171 Licensing and updating 3. NEVER shut down the camera or unplug power during the update. 4. Check the audio screen for the update progress. 5. Wait for the update process to finish and the camera to reboot. 6. After a sucessful update and reboot, the camera monitor displays a blue success message.

  • Page 172: Licensing

    License keys are linked to each camera's serial number and cannot be transferred from one camera to another. The ARRI license webshop requires a hardware info file (*.json) to identify the individual camera. Before ordering a license key, you must export the HW INFO file from the camera to a USB memory stick for upload during purchase.

  • Page 173: License Bundles

    Licensing and updating 28.2.1 License bundles Licensed features require the installation of a license to enable their use. Licenses are installed and removed as bundles. Two bundles are available: Advanced license bundle • Frame rates 100-200 fps • ProRes 422 HQ recording format •...
  • Page 174 Licensing and updating To view the features contained in the active license bundle, press FEATURES screen button (1). Temporary licenses Licenses are also available as temporary real-time licenses. After installation, the license is valid for a defined period past the installation time. After this period, the license becomes invalid.

  • Page 175: Extracting Hw Info From The Camera

    4. Press HW INFO (1). 1. Press CONFIRM (1) to generate the hardware info file. 2. The file is saved in the USB folder ARRI/AMIRA/LICENSES. 3. File name is AMIRA-HW-#####-YYMMDD-HHMM.json* 4. Copy the file from USB to a computer, easily accessible when ordering licenses.

  • Page 176: Installing A License File

    All installed licenses are displayed at MENU >System > Licensed features > FEATURES. Menu > System > Licensed features 1. Copy the license file into the ARRI/AMIRA/LICENSES folder on a correctly prepared USB stick. See page 29. 2. Connect the USB stick to the camera.

  • Page 177: Downgrading To Another License Model/Deleting Uhd License

    Licensing and updating 9. Reboot the camera afterwards. 10. If required: Repeate for other files. 28.2.4 Downgrading to another license model/Deleting UHD license NOTICE After a downgrade, you must reboot the camera for the new license model to become active. Menu >...
  • Page 178 Licensing and updating 3. Confirm (1) the downgrade (here: to Eco). Cancel with BACK. 4. After completion, reboot the camera for the downgrade to take effect.

  • Page 179: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 29.1 Dimensions and weight (with PL mount) Length 309 mm Height 149 mm Width 139 mm Weight 4.1 kg/9 lbs 29.2 Electrical data DC power input 10.5 to 34 V DC power output 10.5 to 12 V (RS: 24 V) / 2.0 A Operation temperature -20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122 °F)

  • Page 180: Pin-Outs

    Appendix 29.3 Pin-outs Note: All pin-outs for camera interfaces appear as seen by the user. 12 V 12 V Aux 12 V Hirose GP Out GP In 12 V Aux Batcom Powergnd Powergnd Powergnd Batcom Gnd Batplus Batplus Batplus 12 V Can1 H Can1 L Can2 H...
  • Page 181 Appendix L Out 24 V Aux XLR 3-pin In (+) In (-) XLR 5-pin L In (+) L In (-) R In (+) R In (-)

  • Page 182: Declarations Of Conformity

    Appendix 29.4 Declarations of conformity EC Declaration of Conformity The product AMIRA 1 conforms with the specifications of following European directives: • Directive 2014/30/EU Community directive for the adaptation of legal regulations of member countries regarding electromagnetic compatibility • Directive 1999/5/EC Radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity •...

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