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USER GUIDE
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May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

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  • Page 1 AMIRA Live AMIRA Live USER GUIDE USER GUIDE May 3, 2022 May 3, 2022...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer

    In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or have a remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, lost savings, lost...
  • Page 3 The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between ARRI and the client and remains the exclusive property of ARRI. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. ARRI does not warrant that this document is flawless.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Disclaimer.......................... 2 About This Document...................... 6 About the System......................7 Introduction to the AMIRA Live System................7 Intended Use........................8 Technical Data Camera....................8 Technical Data 1810 Fibre Base Station................11 Technical Data 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter..............11 Technical Data Skaarhoj RCP..................12 Technical Data Video Monitor Multicam VMM-1............
  • Page 5 Contents List of Supported Commands..................59 13.1 Sony Simple Camera Protocol (SSCP) Commands............59 13.2 Camera Access Protocol (CAP) Commands..............60 13.3 Skaarhoj System Commands..................62 Appendix.......................... 65 14.1 Connector Pin-Outs (Camera)..................65 14.2 ARRI Service Contacts....................66...

  • Page 6: About This Document

    About This Document About This Document This document is aimed at everyone involved in using the AMIRA Live system and provides directions on how to operate it safely and as intended. To ensure safe and correct use, all users must read the operating manual before using the system for the first time.

  • Page 7: About The System

    AMIRA Live features a Super 35 format ARRI sensor. This unique combination of system camera efficiencies and truly cinematic images, with shallow depth of field, high dynamic range, rich textures and natural colors, puts AMIRA Live in a class of its own.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved. The ARRI AMIRA Live is a 35mm digital camera to be used solely and exclusively for live broadcast images, record in-camera for post, finishing, or slow motion effects while simultaneously transmitting live HD or UHD signals.
  • Page 9 1280 x 720 Viewfinder Diopter Adjustable from -5 to +5 diopters Color Output Rec 709, Rec 2020, Log C, Custom Look (ARRI Look File ALF-2) Look Control Import of custom 3D LUT ASC CDL parameters (slope, offset, power, saturation) Knee, gamma, saturation, black gamma, saturation by hue...
  • Page 10 1x Hirose 12pin (on PL lens mount) 2x USB 2.0 in media bay (for user setups, look files etc) Wireless Interfaces Built-in WiFi module (IEEE 802.11b/g) Built-in White Radio for ARRI lens and camera re- mote control Lens Mounts PL lens mount with Hirose connector and LDS...

  • Page 11: Technical Data 1810 Fibre Base Station

    About the System Technical Data 1810 Fibre Base Station LTC Timecode In/Out 1x BNC RS232 Accessories 1x 9W-D RS422 Control Data 1x 9W-D RS485 Lens Control 1x 15W-D Ethernet Cam Control 2x RJ45 Intercom PD/ENG (2 Channels) & Call 1x 15W-D Intercom Headset 1x XLR5-F Red &...

  • Page 12: Technical Data Skaarhoj Rcp

    About the System Mechanics / Power SMPTE 311M Cable Length 2000 m Fibre Adaptor Weight 1.1 kg Fibre Adaptor Dimensions (HxWxL) 190 x 100 x 88 mm (including interface) Camera Power 100 W Camera Power (150 W total internal power) Technical Data Skaarhoj RCP Dimensions (HxWxL) 72 x 355 x 102 mm...
  • Page 13 About the System Operating Temperature -20° C to +50° C / -4° F to +122° F @ 5% to 95% relative humidity, non condensing at 38° C wet bulb temperature Vibration MIL-STD 810 10-57Hz / 0.076mm 57-500Hz / 9.8m/s2 (BTM) Shock MIL-STD 810 ±...

  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery

    The packaging consists of recyclable materials. For the sake of the environment, dispose of the packaging material at a suitable disposal site. Always store, ship and dispose according to local regulations. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal.

  • Page 15: Declarations Of Conformity

    Wedge Plate Adapter WPA-1 (K2.75000.0) or other accessories according to order. ARRI offers an increasing variety of product bundles and additional accessories. For details, please consult our website or your local ARRI Service Partner. Declarations of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 16 APPENDIX I - List of Primes Item Model Name PL-LDS Mount + ARRI Lenses with Lens Data System 1 ARRI LPL Mount ALEXA Mini/AMIRA + ARRI - Signatures Primes with Lens Data System 2 with focal lenght 18-125mm APPENDIX II - List of Antennas Item...
  • Page 17 About the System Bluetooth: FCC ID: QOQWT32AE Industry Canada Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class A specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil est conforme à...

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This safety information is in addition to the product specific operating instructions in general and must be strictly observed for safety reasons. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.

  • Page 19: General Safety Instructions

    Do not place the system on an unstable trolley or hand truck, stand, tripod, bracket, table or any other unstable support device. Always place the camera on dedicated support devices. Use only accessories approved by ARRI. The use of accessories not approved by ARRI is at your own risk. Please observe all relevant safety guidelines...
  • Page 20 Do not place any unauthorized objects on the camera system. Do not hang any unauthorized objects on the camera system. Use only accessories approved by ARRI. The use of accessories not approved by ARRI is at your own risk. Please observe all relevant safety guidelines...
  • Page 21 Safety Instructions CAUTION! Hot Surfaces on Recording Media During extended operation, high data rates and/or operation at high ambient temperatures, the recording media in the camera can get hot to the touch and can cause pain or even burns if held for too long directly after removal. Do not handle the recording media for longer than three seconds and remove it quickly but carefully.

  • Page 22: 1810 Fibre Base Station & 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter Safety Instructions

    Place the protective cap on the lens mount, when no lens is attached to the camera Contact ARRI Service to inspect the camera if undefined spots appear in the image. NOTICE Connection of Onboard Monitor Damage to the SDI driver chip caused by power surge.
  • Page 23 Safety Instructions WARNING! Risk of electric shock and fire hazard caused by short circuit. Do not use the system if electrical lines or housing are visibly damaged. Do not operate the system in areas with humidity above operating levels or expose it to water or moisture.

  • Page 24: Configuration Overview

    Multicam Monitor bundle VMM-1 & MYS-1, K0.0039106 includes: K2.0023813 1x VMM-1 Viewfinder Monitor Multicam K2.0037636 1x Monitor Yoke Support MYS-1 Lens Mount 1820 12G Amira Live FCA K2.0001237 K2.0039137 1810 HR30 6pin to 5pin XLR Headset Cable, K2.0013646 PL LDS Lens Mount K2.0001107...

  • Page 25: 1810 Fibre Base Station

    Base Station front panel. With a headset plugged into the headset connector, communication can be made to two headsets of the Amira Live connected to Incom 1 and Incom 2 and the two intercom channels (Engineering & Production) connected to the INTERCOM / CALL I/O connector on the rear of the FBS that are typically connected to the facility's intercom system.

  • Page 26: 1810 Connectors

    Typically, a Lemo connector is used. However, the system can also be used with ‘Tactical’ fibre cables. ‘Tactical’ fibre cables can be similar in appearance and construction but have only the fibre elements and so there is no power connection. When using a ‘Tactical’ fibre cable the Amira Live can be powered from an external PSU.
  • Page 27 When the Amira Live SDI 1 output is set to Single Link 6G UHD a Dual Link 3G 2Si Video signal will be present on VID 1 and VID 2 output. When operating in Dual Link 6G for UHD then four 2Si 3G signals are output for 12G 4K video.
  • Page 28 1810 Fibre Base Station SL 6G (Single Link 6G) Operation The outputs can be set for single link 6G operation. The Single Link 6G outputs are available simultaneously to the DL 3G 2Si outputs on VID 1 & VID 3. Please note that the structure of the Single Link 6G SDI video is different to that of the DL 6G SDI Video.
  • Page 29 When operating with SDI 1 set to HD-SDI (1.5G) no down conversion takes place and the output frame rate and format will be as set in the Amira Live menu. When operating in 3G HD or 12G UHD the down converter will produce an interlaced 1.5G Video output at the frame rate set in the menu. When operating in 6G UHD the down converter will produce a video signal in the Progressive format at the frame rate set in the menu.
  • Page 30 VBS Return Video 75 Ω AES AUDIO (BNC) The AES Audio output provides a program audio output. This program Audio is de-embedded from the program video transmitted down to the Fibre Base System from the Amira Live. AES Program Audio 75 Ω OPTION (BNC) The Option BNC provides an additional duplicate AES Output.
  • Page 31 Tally outputs of the Remote/RS422 connector will also react to illuminate the indicators on the RCP panel when a suitable cable is used. Tally outputs on the VF and Aux ports of the Amira Live Fibre Camera Adapter can be used for external indicators.
  • Page 32 The Camera Ethernet (RJ45) provides an Ethernet channel that can be used to connect the Remote Control Panel from Skaarhoj to perform shading and control of the Amira Live Camera. The Ethernet channel can also be used to simultaneously access the Amira Live Web Browser interface when connected via a network switch.
  • Page 33 1810 Fibre Base Station TX + not used TX - RX - RX + not used not used not used...

  • Page 34: 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter

    1820 Fibre Camera Adapter 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter RET VID Return Video Button Display Navigation Buttons PTT ENG Intercom Engineer Button PTT PD Intercom Production Button PROG Intercom Program Audio Button Power Switch Power LED Power Switch & Power LED The power switch (7) has three positions and the LED shows the power status.

  • Page 35: 1820 Connectors

    1820 Fibre Camera Adapter RET VID Return Video Button The function of the RET VID Button can be set in the Fibre Camera Adapter menu. Please see setting Ret SW in the Fibre Camera Adapter's Set-up Menu for more information. Intercom Buttons (PTT ENG, PT PD, PROG) The FCA intercom buttons only operate Intercom 1.
  • Page 36 The output is derived from the SDI 1 output of the Amira Live and so the video format will follow the camera settings for that output. When the SDI 1 output is set to 1.5G or 3G then the video output on the SDI MON BNC will be an exact duplicate of the program video output.
  • Page 37 PWR IN Connector (LEMO EGG.1B.302.CLL) The two pin Lemo Power Input connector allows for the Amira Live to be powered from an external mains AC/DC Power Adapter or battery pack supplying a maximum of 17V. This is useful when using the system with tactical fibre that does not include power conductors.

  • Page 38: 1820 Attachment To Camera

    1. Switch off the camera and unplug the power supply. 2. Unscrew Bluetooth and WiFi antennas (1). 3. Using a 3.0 mm Allen key, attach the 1800 AMIRA Live Frame Mount (2) with four screws to the camera back. Hand-tighten screws crosswise.

  • Page 39: 1830 Cord Control Pod

    1830 Cord Control Pod 1830 Cord Control Pod The 1830 Cord Control Pod (K2.0016149) provides convenient access to intercom control for the camera operator. It is equipped with controls for Intercom (PD & ENG), volume, program audio monitor and return video switching. The controls mirror the functions available on the side panel of the 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter.
  • Page 40 1830 Cord Control Pod Connection of the Cord Control Pod 1. Connect the Hirose connector of the Cord Control Pod to either INCOM 1 or INCOM 2 connector of the 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter. 2. Connect your headphones to the XLR5S Headphones Connector of the 1830 Cord Control Pod Note: For headphones with a HR30 6pin connector, please use the optional HR30 6pin to 5pin XLR Headset Adapter Cable (K2.0013646).

  • Page 41: Skaarhoj Rcp

    The Skaarhoj RCP is a user configurable RCP, it supports the Sony Simple Protocol (SSCP) as well as the ARRI Camera Access Protocol (CAP) at the same time. All buttons are assignable. The description below explains the preset of the factory configuration.
  • Page 42 Skaarhoj RCP Camera ID Display The camera ID display shows the camera number assigned to the RCP as set with the rotary switch on the front panel. Tally Light The tally light lights up when the contact (pin 8 and 9) on the EXT I/O connector is closed (dry contact). Iris Display The Iris display shows the current value of the iris from the lens as an F number.

  • Page 43: Rcp Connectors

    Skaarhoj RCP Master Black Control Ring Use the Master black control ring to manually adjust the master black value. The value is shown in the Master Black Display (7). Iris Control Lever Use the Iris control lever to manually adjust the iris of the lens. The value is shown in the Iris display (11).
  • Page 44 Skaarhoj RCP controller connects to all devices. The status LED should never be permanently on or off, this indicates a potential freeze in the system. In fact, in normal healthy operation the LED should blink with a steady 2 sec period, otherwise it could indicate trouble with connections or hardware. The LED will also light up red for a split second whenever an analog hardware component (such as a T-bar) is operated (this feature is helpful to determine if calibration is needed).

  • Page 45: Video Monitor Multicam Vmm-1

    Video Monitor Multicam VMM-1 Video Monitor Multicam VMM-1 Monitor Front 10" Display Operator Tally LED Tally Switch VF 1 User Button VF 2 User Button CONTRAST Dial COLOR Dial BACKLIGHT Dial PEAKING Dial Monitor Top OSD Keypad Moderator Tally LED Monitor Bottom PWR Power Connector TALLY In Connector...
  • Page 46 The 16-pin ODU connector transmits images as well as control data. Connect the monitor to the camera using the AMIRA to CCP-1 cable (K2.0012223). Alternatively, the monitor can be daisy-chained to the ARRI Camera Control Panel CCP-1 (K2.0008151) using the supplied ALEXA Mini to CCP-1 cable (K2.0009336).
  • Page 47 Video Monitor Multicam VMM-1 Attachment of Monitor Yoke Support MYS-1 To attach the monitor yoke to the camera handle, slide off the yoke from the rail and mount the rail using a 3.0 mm Allen Key. Then slide on the yoke again.

  • Page 48: Camera Control Panel Ccp-1

    Camera Control Panel CCP-1 Camera Control Panel CCP-1 The Camera Control Panel 1 (CCP-1) is a standalone control panel, containing the display and a subset of the buttons of the MVF-1 viewfinder. Like the MVF-1, it can display the camera's live image or the main user interface, and the buttons reflect the behavior of the equivalent buttons of the MVF-1.

  • Page 49: System Configuration

    1. Select HOME > LOOK and select the desired look NOTE: Please make sure you have a look loaded which is editable (e.g. ARRI 709 Multicam), some default looks included in the camera are write protected, these looks cannot be edited. Duplicate...
  • Page 50 Select to apply the look set in HOME > LOOK to the output path. Applies Look a video display processing to camera images. The default ARRI 709 look complies with the ITU.R-BT709 standard for display on standard broad- cast monitors.

  • Page 51: 1810 Fibre Base Station Settings

    System Configuration Synchronization 1. To synchronize the SDI outputs to the studio clock, select MENU > System > Sensor > Genlock sync Following options are available: Genlock Sync is disabled The camera uses the Return In PGM signal for synchronization SYNC IN TC IN The camera uses an external timecode signal for synchronization...
  • Page 52 System Configuration Intercom Menu Incom Right PD Vol. Volume level of the production channel in the right earpiece (0 to 15). Volume level of the engineering channel in the right earpiece (0 to 15). Eng Vol. Incom Left PD Vol. Volume level of the production channel in the left earpiece (0 to 15).
  • Page 53 Timecode Setting Fibre Base Station timecode to input automatically sets the Fibre Camera Adaptor to output timecode and vice versa. Please note that Amira Live supports timecode imput only. Option Gearbox Configures the Program Video SDI Outputs 12/6G 1 & 2 Bypass: Output signals as on the VID 1 to VID 4 program outputs.
  • Page 54 System Configuration Serial: Set RCP Control to Serial when using a Sony RCP connected with a serial RS422 da- RCP Ctrl ta cable. Ethernet: Set RCP Control to Ethernet when using a Sony RCP connected with an ethernet cable. Bypass: Set to Bypass when passing RS422 data through without conversion or protocol conversion.

  • Page 55: 1820 Fibre Camera Adapter Settings

    Return Video image input at the Fibre Base Station. This is the default setting when using the Amira Live VMM-1 Monitor since the video switching is per- formed with this unit combined with the Amira Live Camera head.

  • Page 56: Skaarhoj Rcp Setup

    System Configuration Set-up Menu HDSDI The internal down converter performs the video switching between the camera live image and the Return Video image input at the Fibre Base Station. This function may be used when a different monitor solution is required. However, please note that for correct operation of this function additional adjustments and configuration must be considered.

  • Page 57: Iris Control With Cforce Mini Rf Motor

    System Configuration and set the desired LAN Static IP address. 3. Select MENU > System > Network/WiFi > LAN static subnet and set the desired LAN Static subnet. Camera Access Protocol (CAP) Settings The Camera Access Protocol (CAP) is the communication protocol for camera and Skaarhoj RCP. The protocol incorporates functions to perform color grading, query and set values like exposure index or sensor frame rate, start and stop recording and many more.
  • Page 58 How To create Lens Table please see ARRI Tech Tip: How to program a lens file Uploading Lens Table to Lens Motor ► Use the WCU-4 hand unit to create and/or upload the lens table file of the used lens to the lens motor The lens table file must be loaded onto the cforce mini RF lens motor.

  • Page 59: List Of Supported Commands

    2nd Sub Display Possible Selection Description Used in Command Command Indication current programing ✓ ARRI Amira: Iris Controls the iris of the lens Iris ARRI Amira: Auto Iris On/Off Enables the auto iris function ✓ Auto Iris ARRI Amira: Iris Limit F1.0 to F29.0...

  • Page 60: Camera Access Protocol (Cap) Commands

    13.2 Camera Access Protocol (CAP) Commands The Camera Access Protocol (CAP) is an IP based API used to control and monitor ARRI cameras via a network connection. The protocol incorporates functions to perform color grading, query and set values like exposure index or sensor frame rate, start and stop recording and many more.
  • Page 61 (0.500 to 2.000) Blue POW.B Default 1.000 Adjust the blue power level (CDL parameter) (0.500 to 2.000) ARRI Amira CAP: C.SAT Default 1.000 Set the level of CDL color saturation CDL Saturation (0.500 to 2.000) ARRI Amira CAP: C.TEMP...

  • Page 62: Skaarhoj System Commands

    List of Supported Commands Command 1st Sub 2nd Sub Display Possible Selection Description Command Comand Indication Playback Speed P.SPEED 4x Changing playback speed and direction while the clip is running Fastforward x4 P.SPEED 8x Changing playback speed and direction while the clip is running Fastforward x8 P.SPEED Changing playback speed and direction while the clip is running Fastforward x16...
  • Page 63 List of Supported Commands Command 1st Sub 2nd Sub Display Possible Selection Description Used in Command Command Indication current programing System: Please reffer to the Skaarhoj UniSketch documentation: System Actions Local Display Font System: Please reffer to the Skaarhoj UniSketch documentation: System Actions Transform 4-way Be- havior System:...
  • Page 64 List of Supported Commands Command 1st Sub 2nd Sub Display Possible Selection Description Used in Command Command Indication current programing Panel - Static/DHCP Dyn/Stat Switching between DHCP and × Static IP Mode Panel - All IPcfg(All) Static/DHCP / Panel IP / Setting and configuration of all ×...

  • Page 65: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 14.1 Connector Pin-Outs (Camera) Note: All pin-outs for camera interfaces appear as seen by the user. 12 V (LEMO EEG.0B.302.CLN.A365) 12 V Hirose (Hirose HR10-7R-4S) GP Out 12 V Aux GP In 12 V Aux RS (Fischer DPB102A052-130) EXT (LEMO EEG.1B.306.CLN) Can1 H Can1 L...

  • Page 66: Arri Service Contacts

    Appendix 14.2 ARRI Service Contacts Arnold & Richter Cine Technik ARRI CT Limited / London GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG 2 Highbridge, Oxford Road Herbert-Bayer-Str. 10 UB8 1LX Uxbridge 80807 Munich United Kingdom Germany +44 1895 457 000 +49 89 3809 2121...
  • Page 67 Appendix CINEOM Broadcast DMCC. CINEOM Broadcast India Pvt. Ltd. Unit No. 2109, Jumeirah Bay Tower X2 Cluster X C-4, Goldline Business Centre Jumeirah Lakes Towers Link Rd. Malad West P.O Box 414659 400 064 Mumbai Dubai, UAE India +971 (0) 45570477 +91 (0)22 42 10 9000 Business hours: Business hours:...

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