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TERRA 4K
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  • Page 1 [TYPE HERE] KINEFINITY INC. TERRA 4K OPERATION MANUAL For KineOS 5.0 For KineOS 6.2...

  • Page 2: Terra 4K Brief Introduction

    TERRA 4K is the entry-level cinema camera but as easy as DSLR for video shooting. Employing sub S35 frame CMOS imaging sensor, TERRA 4K records up to 4K+ resolution, with 4K wide up to 100fps and 2K wide up to 240fps, can shoot either ProRes or RAW.

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    Please turn off the camera when you try to attach or detach a lens Mount, KineBACK-W or HDMI  monitor; Avoid touching the OLPF when attach or detach an adapter, as the optical element is fragile. TERRA 4K  delivered after May 2018 is with new structure, and OLPF can be changed by customers;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） CONTENTS TERRA 4K BRIEF INTRODUCTION ..........................2 SAFETY TIPS ..................................3 1. OVERVIEW ..................................6 1.1 Interfaces and Buttons ............................6 1.2 Functions of Buttons ............................... 8 1.3 Interface and Parameters ............................9 1.4 Default Settings ..............................10 2.
  • Page 5 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5 Firmware Update and Option Upgrade ......................28 3.5.1 Firmware Update ............................28 3.5.2 Black Balancing ............................... 29 3.6 TimeCode and SYNC ............................30 3.6.1 TC port and TC cord ............................. 30 3.6.2 External TC ............................... 31 3.7 Configure Camera ..............................

  • Page 6: Overview

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Interfaces and Buttons The native mount is KineMOUNT, which works together with Mounting Adapters for different lenses, but only the lenses that are tailored for KineMOUNT can be mounted directly. Front View (KineMOUNT)
  • Page 7 Battery Release Button (KineBACK-W) For the definition of ports, please refer to 5.2 Connectors. SYNC and Video Ports are proprietary. NOTE TERRA 4K cameras shipped before Dev. 2018 only have one Video port. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 7 / 60...

  • Page 8: Functions Of Buttons

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.2 Functions of Buttons Under Liveview Mode, set the parameters by [Multifunction Wheel]; under Playback Mode, select and switch between clips by [Multifunction Wheel]. Detailed instructions as follows: Operation Function Note Iris Rotate Only for Lenses in White List Control/Select Display with core parameters ->...

  • Page 9: Interface And Parameters

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.3 Interface and Parameters Once the camera is powered on, it enters into the Liveview mode right away: parameters of current scene are displayed on the top and bottom. Press [Multifunction WheelCentral Button] to show/hide Waveform.

  • Page 10: Default Settings

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.4 Default Settings The list below is the default setting of TERRA: Type Name Default Type Name Default Image Format sub S35 SSD System Format Resolution 4K 4096*2160 Time Code Free Run Sensor FPS 25fps ND set 0.03...

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2. QUICK GUIDE 2.1 Power Supply The camera allows different types of power supplies: DC IN GripBAT 45Wh (compatible with BP-U30) fits TERRA with SideGrip.  Single GripBAT 45Wh is able to power TERRA for 100 mins. SideGrip is connected to the "SideGrip Port"...

  • Page 12: Mount

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.2 Mount TERRA is designed with original KineMOUNT, which needss a Mounting Adapter II before attaching a lens. The adapters include EF Mounting Adapter II, EF Mounting Adapter II with KineEnhancer, EF Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, PL Mounting Adapter II, PL Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, and also SONY E Mounting Adapter.

  • Page 13: Lens

    [ConfigurationSettingsActive MountDisable]. KineEnhancer TERRA 4K can use adapters with KineEnhancer and turns sub S35 into a larger format than S35 (crop factor is 1.3) with shallower depth of field, and even one more stop on max aperture. NOTE EF-S lens can NOT be used on KineEnhancer as it has longer rear end than EF lens and will touch and damage the optical glass.

  • Page 14: Monitoring

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.4 Monitoring Please choose recommended EVF or Field Monitor with Video, 3G-SDI (Not HD-SDI) or HD digital input, and connect the input port of EVF or monitor to output port of the camera body with a high quality cable.

  • Page 15: Record Media Ssd

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.5 Record Media SSD Please insert the KineMAG 500G/1T SSD or other 2.5" 7mm SSD to SSD slot before powering the camera. SSD slot has a secure latch: push the latch upwards before inserting or pulling out the KineMAG. Button under the slot controls the operation of KineMAG, and the LED indicator beneath the button shows the status of KineMAG.
  • Page 16 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） SSD File System Formats: NTFS & HFS TERRA supports both NTFS and HFS format for SSD. The default format is HFS, but for Windows platform, you can set to NTFS by: [ConfigurationSettingsSSD File System] choose NTFS Then reboot the camera and rebuild the SSD in camera, the file system of the SSD will be NTFS.

  • Page 17: Audio

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.6 Audio There are three audio recording methods:  In-camera MIC: record audio using the in-camera MIC even if there is no KineAudio or 3.5mm MIC;  3.5mm Plug-in-power port: suit for 3.5mm MIC; KineAudio dual XLR ports with Phantom 48V: KineAudio is a high quality pre-amp audio module with ...

  • Page 18: Codec

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.8 Codec TERRA has two in-camera recording codecs in current firmware, set the default codec: [ConfigurationShootingDefault CODEC ProRes (.mov) /cDNG(.dng)] Recommend shooting ProRes as TERRA supports in-camera ProRes recording at all resolution and fps: 4K/3K/2K even 4K Wide 100fps. TERRA keeps all dynamic range of ProRes clips with KineLOG3, while the monitoring LUT will not be burned into the clips.

  • Page 19: Downscale And Crop Mode

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.9 Downscale and Crop Mode TERRA 4K doesn't have HiSpeed mode compared to TERRA 6K, but has lower rolling effect, which shows the feature of high speed and low noise. Oversampling/Downscale Oversampling/Downscale: recording (output) resolution is less than actual sampling resolution by COMS imaging sensor, while the image format of recording is the same with the image format of sampling.

  • Page 20: Access Clips On Pc/Mac

     Windows platform can only access SSD with NTFS file format (format must be set as NTFS in camera). NOTE Only the reader that supplied by Kinefinity is recommended to access SSD as some 3 -party reader may not work.
  • Page 21 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） NOTE If Project FPS is the same as Sensor FPS (shooting FPS), audio is embedded into ProRes mov file, else audio is not embedded into mov file. But the camera always records audio into two wav files at the same time, no matter slow-mo, quick-mo or regular speed.

  • Page 22: Settings And Advanced Operations

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3.1 Footages and Slate Menu Operation Change Project FPS When start a new project, please make sure:  Project FPS: the fps used by playback clips, editing clips or delivery [ConfigurationShooting...

  • Page 23: Exposure And White Balance

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2 Exposure and White Balance The color temperature is tuned by directly adjusting RGB channels of sensor to change original RAW data, rather than apply a digital LUT. Although you can modify white balance of RAW data or change color temperature by post processing, all the modifications are based on the data you shoot previously.

  • Page 24: Waveforms

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2.3 Waveforms Waveforms, zebra and histogram help cinematographers determine the exposure of images. Waveform indicates the brightness of images over the horizontal direction, while histogram right corner of UI shows the statistical information on the brightness of whole image.

  • Page 25: Zebra

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2.4 Zebra Menu Operation Zebra strip is a very straightforward way to show the overexposed area in an Set Zebra Threshold image. [Configuration For TERRA, the zebra calculation is based on RAW data: RAW data is LiveviewZebra Pattern]...

  • Page 26: Slow-Mo And Quick-Mo

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.3 Slow-Mo and Quick-Mo 3.3.1 Two Types of FPS Sensor fps: It is the capturing fps of the sensor. Shown on the up center on Shortcut List the UI as well as on the slate, it can be set by the [Multifunction Wheel].

  • Page 27: Custom Lut

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.4 Custom LUT TERRA supports custom LUT perfectly: from shooting to post with custom LUT. There is one in-camera preset LUT: KC_Neut. KC_Neut has more accurate highlight and details in shadow than Kine709 and covers balanced tone with normal saturation and contrast.

  • Page 28: Firmware Update And Option Upgrade

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5 Firmware Update and Option Upgrade Updating firmware is easy and quick: download firmware from Kinefinity website, prepare a USB thumb as FAT32. Besides, you can also downgrade to the previous firmware version. 3.5.1 Firmware Update The firmware version is shown at the bottom of Configuration menu, for example, firmware: KineOS V6.2 (02), means KineOS version is 6.2 with...

  • Page 29: Black Balancing

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5.2 Black Balancing Every Kine camera has calibrated black balancing before shipping, which is done under Calibration Mode. After a long period of usage, please do the balancing again, and factory reset would not change the balancing data.

  • Page 30: Timecode And Sync

    Port Definition with ARRI Alexa camera TC port for LTC IN and OUT. For timecode generator based on Ambient timecode system, such as NanoLockit, also a 0B 5-pin port; check the TC cord on Kinefinity website or contact sales@kinefinity.com. 1. GND In addition, camera can output timecode to other devices: connect the TC 2.

  • Page 31: External Tc

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.6.2 External TC There are three kinds of frame rates when using external TC: Project FPS of TERRA, Sensor FPS of TERRA and External FPS of TC generator. From KineOS 6.1, make sure that the Sensor FPS is an integral multiple of the External FPS.

  • Page 32: Configure Camera

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7 Configure Camera You can save settings to the camera: preset list, body fan speed, EI/ISO mode, shutter mode, etc. When power on with USB disk, the camera will do factory reset. 3.7.1 Preset Menu Operation...

  • Page 33: Camera Fan And Core Temperature

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7.3 Camera Fan and Core Temperature Menu Operation Core Temperature is the real-time temperature of core processor, not the body temperature. It is shown in the Liveview and bottom of Configuration Change Fan Speed menu, so that users can monitor it. For TERRA, if the core temperature [ConfigurationSystem...

  • Page 34: Iso

    3.3~5.6 stops. Dual ISO TERRA 4K is with Dual Native ISO: 3200/800, which allows it to capture low- noise images with high dynamic range in regular scenes or low-light environment very easily. When highlight level is 4.3, the native ISO for range from 320 to 1000 is on 800 base, and on 3200 base for range from 1280 to higher ISO.

  • Page 35: Control Cameras With Ipad (Kineremote)

    TERRA. Menu Operation Current KineRemote APP is only available in App Store (New APP might be Turn on WIFI launched in later 2019), search Kinefinity or KineRemote, then download and install. [ConfigurationSystem Turn on WIFI: [ConfigurationSettingsWIFI Power: On].

  • Page 36: And Sync

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.9 3D and SYNC Two TERRA with KineBACK-W can implement real 3D shooting; you can shoot multiple cameras in total sync with more TERRAs and KineSYNC box. For TERRA cameras in sync state, the sensors are almost completely synchronized: time code synchronization, frame synchronization and scanning synchronization with less than 5us mismatch.

  • Page 37: Playback And Change Parameters

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.9.2 Playback and Change Parameters In current firmware version, playback is yet not supported in 3D, and you can only playback in 2D mode. Therefore, you have to exit 3D settings firstly: Menu Operation If you want to change parameters, please exit from SYNC mode and set the parameters before you SYNC the camera again when in Liveview mode.

  • Page 38: Anamorphic Lens Support And 4:3 Recording

    3.10 Anamorphic Lens Support And 4:3 Recording Anamorphic was a technical choice for filming, but now an aesthetic preference. Echo to more affordable anamorphic lenses, TERRA 4K, MAVO and MAVO LF are now also good choices for anamorphic shooting, as the CMOS imaging sensors are all 3:2.

  • Page 39: Faq

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 4. FAQ If there is an issue about the camera or accessory, please check the related chapter in this manual. If the issue still exists, please make a short video and fill in the issue report on issue report page. We will contact you within one working day.
  • Page 40 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2）  Restore to factory reset: [ConfigurationSystem Factory Reset], or power on the camera with a USB thumb connected to USB port. 7. No audio when playback the clip Please check if the project fps is the same with sensor fps, if not, the audio will not be packed into ProRes mov, but be saved as two wave files to the clip folder.
  • Page 41 Please try to enter into Calibration Mode: hold configuration button when press and release power button, after three seconds, release configuration button. You can also upgrade the firmware under this mode. But if you can not enter into calibrtation mode, please contact us by sales@kinefinity.com, or contact your local dealer.

  • Page 42: Tech & Spec And Connectors

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS 5.1 Tech Parameters The following are typical settings, for latest complete list, please refer to SPEC of TERRA 4K on the website. Camera Type Film-Style Digital Cinema Camera Imaging Sensor 4K 3:2 sub-S35 Format CMOS Crop factor over FF: 1.85...
  • Page 43 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） The following chart contains resolution, frame rate and codecs: Image Format Format Resolution Max FPS Codec 4K Wide 4096x1720 ProRes or RAW 4096x2160 ProRes or RAW 4K HD Wide 3840x1600 ProRes or RAW 4K HD...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.2 Connectors This chapter introduces specification and pin-out of some connector/ports on camera body and KineBACK- W including DC IN, CTRL, EXT and TC. 5.2.1 DC IN DC IN is on the lower right of camera body, a 1B 2-pin MOCO socket. The voltage...

  • Page 45: Ext

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.2.3 EXT EXT port is on KineBACK-W, a 1B 6-pin MOCO socket. It outputs 12V, max current 1A, or even outputs power from V-lock battery plate when a battery is attached. Meanwhile, EXT port is also used to provide power and control to Movcam motor 1.

  • Page 46: Mechnaical Drawings

    5.3 Mechnaical Drawings 5.3.1 Physical Parameters for Body with KineMOUNT Front View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. NOTE TERRA 4K cameras shipped before Dev. 2018 only have one Video port. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 46 / 60...
  • Page 47 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Front View of Body with KineMOUNT (with SideGrip) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 47 / 60...
  • Page 48 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 48 / 60...
  • Page 49 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 49 / 60...

  • Page 50: Body With Kinemount And Ef Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.2 Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 50 / 60...
  • Page 51 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 51 / 60...
  • Page 52 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 52 / 60...

  • Page 53: Body With Kinemount And E Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.3 Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 53 / 60...
  • Page 54 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 54 / 60...
  • Page 55 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 55 / 60...

  • Page 56: Body With Kinemount And Pl Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.4 Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 56 / 60...
  • Page 57 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 57 / 60...
  • Page 58 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 58 / 60...
  • Page 59 TERRA 4K Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Back View Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 59 / 60...
  • Page 60 Email: support@kinefinity.com, sales@kinefinity.com Copyright 2019 Kinefinity Inc. www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN ARE PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. TERRA 4K™, KineMAG™, KineKIT™ are trademarks of Kinefinity™. Other trademarks belong to respective owners. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 60 / 60...

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