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AMIRA
Q U I C K
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G U I D E
G U I D E
30 May 2018
30 May 2018

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  • Page 1 AMIRA AMIRA Q U I C K Q U I C K G U I D E G U I D E 30 May 2018 30 May 2018...
  • Page 2 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted. AMIRA, ALEXA, ALEXA XT, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents For Your Safety / 为了您的安全 ............. 5 Risk Levels and Alert Symbols / 危险级别和警示标志 ......5 Vital Precautions / 重要安全措施 ............6 General Precautions / 般安全措施 ............7 Audience and Intended Use..............9 Scope of Delivery and Warranty............10 Camera Layout..................11 Front Connectors &...
  • Page 4 Contents Mounting and Unmounting a Battery Adapter........35 Connecting the MVF-1................ 36 Balancing the Camera.................37 6.10 Adjusting the Monitor................37 6.11 Adjusting the Viewfinder..............37 Appendix....................38 Supported CFast 2.0 Cards..............38 Technical Data..................39 MPEG-2 Notice..................43 Declarations of Conformity..............43 Dimensional Drawings.................44...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety / 为了您的安全

    For Your Safety / 为了您的安全 For Your Safety / 为了您的安全 Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand and follow the instructions in this document fully. 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 6: 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 7: General Precautions / 般安全措施

    Change lenses in dry, dust-free environments only. Always clean the sensor cover glass according to ARRI instructions. Instructions can be downloaded from the ARRI website in the ALEXA download section. Only use the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For...
  • Page 8 For Your Safety / 为了您的安全 提示 即使本摄影机非常坚固，也是由敏感的组件所组成的，请谨慎使用。 当改变摄影机安装支撑设备或系统时（特别是更换电缆），请务必断开摄影机电源。 注意保护光学系统和影像传感器：切勿将摄影机或取景器直接面朝直射阳光。 避免对影像传感器造成永久性伤害：切勿让任何来自高能量光源（例如激光）的直射 光或反 射光进入摄影机的光路系统。 注意保护影像影像传感器：空镜头卡口上务必安装镜头或保护盖。更换镜头时，务必 在干燥、 无尘的环境中进行。 请完全并仅按照用户手册中所描述的方法来清洁影像传感器保护玻璃。若清洁不成 功，请咨 询 ARRI 维修中心。切勿尝试打开保护玻璃。 清洁影像传感器保护玻璃时，务必遵守 ARRI 说明书中描述的方法。 仅使用本文档中建议使用的工具、材料和操作方法。若要正确地使用其他设备，请参 阅其制 造商的说明书。...

  • Page 9: 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 35mm digital camera solely and exclusively for recording images at various resolutions suitable for a variety of distribution formats:...

  • Page 10: 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 any consequences of inadequate shipment, improper use or third-party products.

  • Page 11: Camera Layout

    Camera Layout Camera Layout Camera Right BAT Main Power Connector RS Connector I/O Panel WPA-1 Bracket Rosette Audio Connector Panel WPA-1 with Quick Release Connectors Fan Intake Fan Outlet 12-pin Hirose for ENG type lenses Camera Left Operator Panel Media Panel User Buttons 1-8 Battery Adapter Plate Power Button &...

  • Page 12: Camera Top

    Camera Layout Camera Top MVF-1 Top Buttons Adjustable Beam MVF-1 Recording Button Camera Type Label Viewfinder Hinge with Clamp Level Accessory Shoe 3/8" Accessory Threads on Camera Handle Camera Bottom Battery Adapter Plate MVF-1 Type Label Bracket Rosettes WPA-1 Quick-lock Bracket MVF-1 PLAY Button...

  • Page 13: Bat Main Power Connector

    Camera Layout Camera Front Clamps WPA-1 15mm Rod Receptacles Lens Mount (here: PL Mount with Hirose RS Connector Connector) ND Filter Switch Camera Back MVF-1 Fold-away Monitor I/O Panel Viewfinder OLED Eyepiece BAT Main Power Connector Bluetooth Antenna Battery Adapter Plate (here: Gold Mount) WiFi Antenna Proximity Sensor for OLED Eyepiece...

  • Page 14: Front Connectors & Switches

    This 3-pin Fischer socket supplies external accessories with 24 V power (2.0 A). It also carries a frame pulse output and accepts an ARRI remote start/stop trigger. ND Filter Switch The ND filter switch controls the internal ND filter module. Filter den- sities of CLEAR, 0.6, 1.2 and 2.1 allow quick exposure changes and...
  • Page 15 Camera Layout BAT (8-pin LEMO) The BAT connector is the main power input of the AMIRA and ac- cepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. EXT (6-pin LEMO) A multi-pin accessory connector for communication with various ac- cessories, carrying two CAN buses and accessory power output at camera voltage level (2.0 A max.).

  • Page 16: Audio Connector Panel

    Camera Layout TC I/O (BNC) The TC connector is a BNC socket. It accepts and distributes LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) signals. Audio Connector Panel Protective Caps Headphone Out & Volume Control IN A XLR 5-pin Audio Input IN B XLR 3-pin Audio Input IN C XLR 3-pin Audio Input Input Signal Selector Headphone Out...

  • Page 17: Media Panel

    Camera Layout Media Panel Media Lid Card Status LEDs CFast Card Slots A & B USB Connectors 1 & 2 Ethernet Connector Card Status LEDs The card status LEDs allow for a quick check of the card status: Status LED Card State No card inserted Green...

  • Page 18: Operator Panel

    Camera Layout Operator Panel US User Switch EI Exposure Index Switch WB White Balance Switch AW Auto White Balance Button REC Recording Button & LED The operator panel consists of the AW auto white balance button and three switches that offer quick adjustments to important camera parameters such as exposure index or white balance.

  • Page 19: User Buttons Panel

    Camera Layout User Buttons Panel Power Button Lock Button User Buttons SHIFT Button Lock Button Press and hold the lock button to lock camera and viewfinder buttons. The camera menu offers a lock configuration defining which buttons and switches are affected by the camera lock.

  • Page 20: Rear Connectors

    Camera Layout L & R Gain Controls Use the gain control dials to adjust the gain of the left and right audio channels. SET Jogwheel The jogwheel is used to modify settings within the audio display. Rotate the jogwheel to move through screen content, press the jogwheel to access settings and confirm changes.

  • Page 21: Product Identification

    Camera Layout Product Identification CE type labels with serial number are on the camera top (1) and on the bottom of the viewfinder (2). The serial number consists of the last 5 digits of the equipment number K1.71700.0-XXXXX. An FCC conformity label can be found on the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 22: Basic Camera Operation

    ► Press the power button (1). The camera starts booting. While the camera is booting up, the ARRI logo is shown in the monitor of the MVF-1 and the CCP-1 (if connected) and an AMIRA logo is shown on the audio display.

  • Page 23: Inserting And Removing A Cfast 2.0 Card

    Never change memory cards when recording - this may damage the recorded clip. Inserting and Removing USB Medium The AMIRA saves data such as user setups, frame grabs and system logs to an USB memory stick. Firmware, additional frame lines and ARRI Look File 2 files are loaded onto the camera from the USB memory stick.

  • Page 24: Starting Recording Via Rec Button

    Basic Camera Operation The USB icon in the status section on the HOME screen of the user interface reflects the USB medium status (useable, read/write, write-protected, invalid). 1. Open the media lid (1). 2. Connect a FAT-formatted USB stick (2) to the camera's USB slot (3).

  • Page 25: Multi Viewfinder Mvf-1

    Basic Camera Operation NOTICE Pressing the record button returns the MVF-1 user interface to the home screen and disables the menu access. Recording disables the US switch and the home screen buttons for FPS, TC, Shutter, and Look settings. Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the audio/image signal due to static electricity.

  • Page 26: Diopter Adjustment

    Basic Camera Operation VF-1 and VF-2 User Buttons The MVF-1 has two user buttons, VF1 and VF2 (4, 5). You can assign frequently used functions to each button. For more information on how to assign user buttons please refer to the user manual. REC Button The recording button starts and stops recording to the CFast 2.0 card.

  • Page 27: User Monitor

    Basic Camera Operation NOTICE Heated Eyecup HE-6 is not compatible with the MVF-1 viewfinder. When using the heated eyecup HE-6, the proximity sensor that activates the OLED display will always be covered. In this state, the OLED display will not switch off when not in use, this can cause an irreversible burn-in on the OLED display.

  • Page 28: Home Screen

    Activate the CCP-1 by pressing any button except the REC button on the CCP-1. 5.10 Home Screen The HOME screen is the AMIRA's default screen. It shows the most important camera parameters and gives quick access to changing them through the screen buttons: MENU Button/Access...

  • Page 29: Camera Menu

    EI Exposure Index Settings Shows the current EI rating and ND filter value. Base sensitivity for the AMIRA is 800 ASA. The EI rating can be adjusted from 160 to 3200 ASA.

  • Page 30: Licensing

    Visit the ARRI License Shop and follow the instructions for purchasing and downloading license keys. Following license keys are available for the AMIRA: AMIRA Advanced License Key AMIRA Premium License Key AMIRA 4K UHD License key ARRI Look Library License Key...

  • Page 31: Camera Preparation

    Camera Preparation Camera Preparation The following chapters provide information on how to attach commonly used accessories to the camera. ARRI offers a wide range of electronic and mechanical accessories, please see our Camera and Accessories Configuration Overviews. NOTICE To avoid damage while assembling and retrofitting, always place the camera on a padded, firm, flat and level surface.

  • Page 32: Changing The Lens Mount

    Heavy lenses (above 3kg/6.6lbs) require additional lens support. Using a lens support guarantees that the weight of the lens will not influence the flange focal depth and reduces stress on the lens mount. ARRI offers a wide range of lens supports for 15mm and 19mm studio rods.
  • Page 33 After each lens mount change, always check the back focus of the camera. Have the back focus always corrected by properly skilled personnel. Back focus correction requires special tools and training that meet ARRI guidelines. For all back focus issues, contact a qualified ARRI Service Center.

  • Page 34: Mounting The Camera To A Bridge Plate

    Camera Preparation Mounting the Camera to a Bridge Plate Required Tools Flat screwdriver 1. For mounting to a bridge plate, use the BPA-3 bridge plate adapter. 2. Place the bridge plate unter the adapter (1). 3. Adjust the bridge plate's nose (3) to the adapter's aperture.

  • Page 35: Mounting And Unmounting A Base Adapter Plate

    Camera Preparation Mounting and Unmounting a Base Adapter Plate Mounting (here: Wedge Plate Adapter WPA-1) 1. Open the clamp (1). 2. Slide the adapter under the cam- era (3). 3. Note: The safety pin (2) must au- dibly lock. 4. Close the clamp (1). Unmounting (here: Bridge Plate Adapter BPA-3) 1.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Mvf-1

    Camera Preparation Mounting (here: V-Lock Battery Adapter) 1. Switch off; interrupt the power supply. 2. Pin the battery adapter (1) to the camera. 3. With a 2.5 mm Allen key, fasten all three screws (2) handtight until the adapter fits tightly.

  • Page 37: Balancing The Camera

    Camera Preparation Balancing the Camera 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). 6.10 Adjusting the Monitor The 3.2"...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    (LC256Cxxxx3600G2) 20160507 1 GB = 10 Byte SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 512GB card with custom ARRI firmware CF1502AR will be available in 2018 NOTICE Due to the lower write speed on the SanDisk Extreme Pro 60GB cards, the max.

  • Page 39: Technical Data

    Height: 149 mm Width: 139 mm Weight 4.1 kg / 9 lbs (camera body with PL mount) Sensor 35 mm format ARRI ALEV III CMOS with Bayer pattern color filter ar- Active Photo Sites (with ProRes S16 HD 1760x980 surround view)
  • Page 40 MPEG-2 HD 422P@HL, 50 Mbps GOP structure: 12 (23,976, 25 and 50i FPS) or 15 (29,97, 59,94i FPS) frames/GOP, M = 3, closed GOP ARRIRAW requires AMIRA Premium license key requires AMIRA Advanced license key requires ARRIRAW license key Color Output...
  • Page 41 Appendix S16 HD ProRes 422 LT ProRes 422 ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 4444 ProRes 4444 XQ ProRes 422 LT ProRes 422 ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 4444 ProRes 4444 XQ MPEG-2 HD 59.940 59.940 ProRes 422 LT ProRes 422 ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 4444 ProRes 4444 XQ 2.8K...
  • Page 42 Appendix Metering From -50 to 0 dBFS Markers at -20, -18 and -9 dBFS Warnings from -5 dBFS (yellow) and -2 dBFS (red) to 0 dBFS Input clipping indication through red frame around audio meter Internal Test Tone Gener- 1 kHz sine @ -9 dBFS / -18 dBFS / -20 dBFS ator...

  • Page 43: Mpeg-2 Notice

    400, DENVER, CO 80237. Declarations of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity The product AMIRA 1 conforms to the specifications of the following European directives: For cameras delivered before 13 June 2016: DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE...

  • Page 44: Dimensional Drawings

    Bluetooth: IC ID: 5123A-BGTWT32AE China WiFi Module: 2A 0219 AMIRA: South Korea WiFi Module: Certification No: KCC-CRM-ATH-AR5B22 Dimensional Drawings Dimensional drawings of the camera are attached to the end of this document. They can also be downloaded from the ARRI website: https://www.arri.com/camera/amira/downloads/...
  • Page 45 AMIRA CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2015-01 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Camera Right Camera Front Image Plane Optical Center 213 mm 73 mm 268 mm min. max. max. 8.12” 4.06” 9.1” 173 mm 144 mm max. min.
  • Page 46 AMIRA CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2015-01 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Camera Left Camera Back Image Plane Optical Center 46 mm 102 mm 36 mm 1.83” 4.00” 1.42” UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep) UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)
  • Page 47 AMIRA CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2015-01 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Camera Top Camera Bottom Image Plane Image Plane 173 mm 6.81” 20 mm 80 mm 60 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 23 mm 1,0”...

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