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KINEFINITY INC.
MAVO LF
OPERATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 [TYPE HERE] KINEFINITY INC. MAVO LF OPERATION MANUAL For KineOS 5.0 For KineOS 6.4...

  • Page 2: Mavo Lf Brief Introduction

    The large format MAVO LF and MAVO S35 cameras are considered to be the flagship 6K cameras by Kinefinity. MAVO LF, as the full frame camera of Kinefinity, 6K wide records up to 75fps and 4K wide up to 150fps, can either shoot ProRes or RAW.

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

     Avoid touching the OLPF when attaching or detaching an adapter, as the optical element is fragile. MAVO LF is with changeable OLPF, please be careful when you change it;  The EF mounting adapter is a lever-locking (cine-type) EF mount. When mounting a lens to the camera, the position of red dot in the mount is DIFFERENT from a DSLR camera.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） CONTENTS MAVO LF 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 ......................10 1.4 Default Settings ..........................12 2.
  • Page 5 5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS ................... 50 5.1 Tech Parameters ........................... 50 5.1.1 MAVO LF SPEC ..............................50 5.1.2 MAVO LF Frame Rate and FPS ........................52 5.2 Connectors ............................ 54 5.2.1 DC IN .................................. 54 5.2.2 CTRL ..................................54 5.2.3 EXT ..................................

  • Page 6: Overview

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Interfaces and Buttons The native mount is KineMOUNT, which works together with Mounting Adapters to adapt different lenses. Only the lenses tailored for KineMOUNT can be mounted directly. Front View (KineMOUNT) Left View with KineBACK-W (KineMOUNT)
  • Page 7 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） CAUTION Camera has a new quick release port on the back, please be careful when installing/removing the KineBACK-W/KineBACK Lite to/from the camera body. Back View Right View of Body with KineBACK-W (KineMOUNT) Name Name Name KineBACK-W Screw Holes Optical Mark (M2.5)

  • Page 8: Functions Of Buttons

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 1.2 Functions of Buttons Under Liveview Mode, set the parameters by the buttons and the [Wheel]; under Playback Mode, quickly select and switch between clips by the [Wheel] and shortcut buttons [SH] [ISO] [ND] [WB].
  • Page 9 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Only on camera body, press once to choose “Yes”; press for 5 sec + to Power on/off power off compulsorily NOTE SSD Button is only on camera body; Sleep Mode Button is only on SideGrip. [Multifuction WheelUp] on SideGrip equals [SH];...

  • Page 10: Interface And Parameters

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 1.3 Interface and Parameters After the camera boots up, it enters into the Liveview mode: parameters of current scene display on the top and bottom. Press [WheelCentral Button] to show/hide Waveform. 名称 名称 Display Mode: Liveview/Playback/REC/SYNC...
  • Page 11 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） NOTE CMOS Imaging Sensor FPS is the actual capturing FPS of the sensor, set by shortcut button [ND] and [Wheel]; Project FPS is the playback FPS of the footage in post work, set by [ConfigShootingProject FPS].

  • Page 12: Default Settings

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 1.4 Default Settings The list below features the default settings of MAVO LF: Type Name Default Type Name Default Default Codec ProRes 422HQ Active Mount Enhanced Project FPS 25fps Wheel Control Iris/ND Project Blanking None...
  • Page 13 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） How to restore factory settings: [Configuration System Factory Reset] NOTE When the camera is powered with a USB storage device plugged in, it will automatically revert to factory settings while booting up. NOTE Before factory reset, user settings can be exported from the camera. After the reset done, user settings can be imported to the camera.

  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    The camera allows different types of power supplies:  GripBAT 4S 52Wh (compatible with BP-U30) fits MAVO LF with SideGrip. Single GripBAT 4S is able to power the camera for 100 mins. SideGrip connected to the "SideGrip Port" on camera body is by three M2.5 screws, which enables a kind of “DSLR”shooting style.
  • Page 15 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） NOTE If the voltage detected is too low to continue shooting, the camera will automatically stop recording to avoid damage on the clip. However, for sudden power failure due to accident during the recording, the last clip might be damaged, then please refer to Chapter 2.6 SSD MAG.

  • Page 16: Mount

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 2.2 Mount MAVO LF comes with a native KineMOUNT, which needs a Mounting Adapter to attach a lens to the camera. The available adapters include EF Mounting Adapter III, 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, SONY E Mounting Adapter, and also ARRI LPL Mounting Adapter.

  • Page 17: Lens

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 2.3 Lens No matter if you attach a DSLR still lens or PL cine lens, the camera employs a Lever-locking (Cine-style) mounting system, rather than a DSLR camera mount. Steps to attach EF lenses 1. Release: Rotate the locking ring of the EF mount clockwise, take off the cover and lens cover;...

  • Page 18: Monitoring

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 2.4 Monitoring Please choose a 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 19 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Function of Buttons on KineMON-5U/KineMON-7H  Button 1: Peaking focus with red line, on/off: Press Button 1, to show peaking or not, assist cameraman on image focus; Peaking focus sensitivity: Press Button 1 for three seconds to enable setting of sensitivity of peaking function.
  • Page 20 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Function of Buttons on KineEVF  Button one: Peaking focus with red line, on/off: Press Button 1, to show peaking or not, assist cameraman on image focus; Peaking focus sensitivity: Press Button 1 for three seconds to enable setting of sensitivity of peaking function.

  • Page 21: Darktower

    DarkTower wireless platform, integrating wireless video and lens control system, is jontly developed by Movcam and Kinefinity. It could turn the cine camera into a true wireless camera and make the whole system more concise, stable and reliable. The KineBACK-W is the new module designed for DarkTower on Kinefinity cameras, and Movcam also provides DarkTower-based extension modules for cine cameras such as Venice, Alexa-MINI and RED DSMC2.

  • Page 22: Record Media Ssd

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 2.6 Record Media SSD Please insert the KineMAG 500G/1T SSD or other 2.5" 7mm SSD to SSD slot before powering the camera. The SSD slot has a secure latch: push the latch upwards before inserting or pulling out the KineMAG. The button under the slot controls the operation of the SSD, and the LED indicator beneath the button shows the status of the SSD.
  • Page 23 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） NOTE We only recommend KineMAG. Performances of 3 -partyon data spec are not guaranteed. No technical support or help on recording issues such as frame drop or data loss for 3 -party SSD. NOTE Please prepare backup SSD cards in case of emergency on the set.

  • Page 24: Audio

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 2.7 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: suited for 3.5mm MIC; ...

  • Page 25: Playback

    MAVO LF can in-camera record compressed RAW as well with cDNG format, and the compression ratio is configurable, from 3:1 to 5:1. DaVinci Resolve and SCRATCH V9.0 natively supports cDNG, so that you can...
  • Page 26 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） NOTE The camera only supports ProRes4444XQ recording to 4K up to 48fps, ProRes4444 to 6K up to 40fps due to maximum write speed of SATA interface. Duration Reference Duration Duration Settings @KineMAG 500GB @KineMAG 1TB...

  • Page 27: Downscale And Crop Mode

    2.10 Downscale and Crop Mode In comparison with the discontinued TERRA 6K, MAVO LF doesn't need the 'HiSpeed' mode to enable high fps record. Due to the native, super fast sensor readout time, the camera has a very low jello/skew effect, even with fast pans its rolling effect is hardly noticeable and the readout time of this camera is comparable to the best and most awarded cameras in this industry.

  • Page 28: Access Clips On Pc/Mac

     MAC platform (MacOS Sierra or higher version) can access SSD with either NTFS or HFS file format;  Windows platform can only access SSD with NTFS file format (format must be set as NTFS in camera). NOTE Only the reader by Kinefinity is recommended to access SSD as some 3 -party reader may not work.
  • Page 29 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） NOTE When importing mov files into editing software, enter and search *.mov by the dialog box, all mov files will be listed automatically, then press CTRL+A / ⌘+A to select all mov files and drag them inside your NLE.

  • Page 30: Settings And Advanced Operations

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED Menu Operation Change Project FPS OPERATIONS [ConfigurationShooting Project FPS] 3.1 Footages and Slate When starting a new project, please make sure:  Project FPS: the fps used by playback clips, editing clips or delivery Menu Operation matches up with the project FPS of the camera.

  • Page 31: Exposure And White Balance

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） KineOS 6.4, the roll number is changeable when formatting SSD. NOTE Project Blanking only acts as a reference for monitoring, camera records the full active image. 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.

  • Page 32: Waveforms

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 1. Put a gray/white card in front of the camera; 2. You may Zoom to make the gray/white card cover the whole display; 3. Choose: [ConfigurationLiveview Custom White Balance] The camera corrects the white balance parameters, and writes the color temperature value to the UserWB.

  • Page 33: Zebra

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 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 Kine cameras, the zebra calculation is based on RAW data: RAW data is LiveviewZebra Pattern]...
  • Page 34 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Menu Operation In-camera Digital Horizon calibration: after firmware update, the camera should be calibrated the digital horizon in a horizontal place Open Digital Horizon [MenuSystemDigital Horizon Calibrate] [ConfigLiveview Digital Horizon: on】 ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 34 / 70...

  • Page 35: Slow-Mo And Quick-Mo

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 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 shortcut button twice [ND].

  • Page 36: Custom Lut

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3.4 Custom LUT The camera supports custom LUT perfectly: from shooting to post with custom LUT. There is one in-camera preset LUT: KC_NeutM. KC_NeutM has more accurate highlight and details in shadow than Kine709 and covers balanced tone with normal saturation and contrast.

  • Page 37: Firmware Update

    CAUTION Do NOT take any other operation and never lose power when update firmware, else it may lead to failure of firmware update, even camera has to be sent to Kinefinity for repair. CAUTION Remove any lenses before updating the firmware.

  • Page 38: Calibration Mode

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3.6 Calibration Mode Camera can do the black balancing, deep format, downgrade the firmware under this mode. Please reboot the camera after the foregoing operations are done. 3.6.1 Black Balancing Every Kine camera has calibrated black balancing under Calibration Mode before shipping.
  • Page 39 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） CAUTION This function doesn't support third-party SSD. 3.6.3 Update/Downgrade Firmware If the camera is powered down during firmware update, it may be not powered on because of damaged system. Please try to turn on the camera under Calibration Mode before send it to factory: 1.

  • Page 40: 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, the camera can output timecode to other devices: connect the 2.

  • Page 41: External Tc

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3.7.2 External TC There are three kinds of frame rates when using external TC: Project FPS, Sensor FPS and External FPS of TC generator. From KineOS 6.1, just make sure that the Sensor FPS is an integral multiple of the External FPS.

  • Page 42: Configure Camera

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3.8 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. 3.8.1 Preset Menu Operation...

  • Page 43: Camera Fan And Core Temperature

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3.8.3 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. If the core temperature reaches up to 80 [Configuration...

  • Page 44: Iso And Ei

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 3.8.4 ISO and EI EI / ISO is a group of settings to capture light on the Sensor. MAVO LF supports ISO and EI mode, and the EI / ISO value displays at the upper right corner of the main interface.
  • Page 45 Suggest shooting at ISO mode if you are not completely understand the EI and ISO mode. Dual ISO MAVO LF's sensor has a Dual Native ISO: 5120/800, which allows it to capture low-noise image 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 1280 is on 800 base, and 5120 for range from 1600 to higher ISO.

  • Page 46: 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 also good choices for anamorphic shooting, as the CMOS imaging sensors are all 3:2. For MAVO LF, the full frame 36x24mm sensor allows: ...

  • Page 47: 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 send email to sales@kinefinity.com. We will contact you within one working day. The issues below are mostly due to improper operation of accessories or camera settings.
  • Page 48 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4）  Reconnect the KineBACK-W;  Change the V-Mount Battery or use an AC Power Adapter to power the camera, then test the SDI signal. 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 49 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 calibration mode, please contact us by sales@kinefinity.com, or contact your local dealer.

  • Page 50: Tech & Spec And Connectors

    5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS 5.1 Tech Parameters 5.1.1 MAVO LF SPEC The following are typical settings, for latest complete list, please refer to SPEC of MAVO LF on the website. Camera Type Large Format Digital Cinema Camera Imaging...
  • Page 51 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Shutter Angle 0.7°~358° Rolling Shutter Monitoring Video Port x2 HD Port x1 SDI x2* *Applicable on KineBACK-W Sync Function Tally, AutoSlate, Beeper, Trigger, SMPTE LTC*, 3D/Multi-cam Sync* *Applicable on KineBACK-W Preset: Neutral，Support Custom 3D LUT In-camera MIC;...

  • Page 52: Mavo Lf Frame Rate And Fps

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 5.1.2 MAVO LF Frame Rate and FPS The following chart contains resolution, frame rate and codecs: Image Format Format Resolution Max FPS Codec 6K 2.4:1 6016x2520 ProRes or RAW 6K 17:9 6016x3172 ProRes or RAW 6K HD 2.4:1...
  • Page 53 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） NOTE Oversampling/Downscale is only for ProRes. The downscaled images are sharper and have less noise. NOTE Any frame rate can be defined between minimum fps (0.2fps, in current firmware) and the maximum sensor fps of current resolution. Accuracy can be 0.001fps.

  • Page 54: Connectors

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 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. DC IN 5.2.1 DC IN DC IN is on the lower right of camera body, a 1B 2-pin MOCO socket. The voltage of power supply recommends as 11V~19V.
  • Page 55 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 5.2.4 TC TC port is on KineBACK-W, a 0B 5-pin MOCO socket for timecode in or out. For different timecode generators, such as Ambient timecode generator Nano Lockit, or SoundDevice recorder which has TC system, the physical spec and definition is the same.

  • Page 56: Mechanical Drawings

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 5.3 Mechanical Drawings 5.3.1 Physical Parameters for Body with KineMOUNT Front View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 56 / 70...
  • Page 57 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Front View of Body with KineMOUNT (with SideGrip) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 57 / 70...
  • Page 58 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 58 / 70...
  • Page 59 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 59 / 70...

  • Page 60: Body With Kinemount And Ef Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 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. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 60 / 70...
  • Page 61 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 61 / 70...
  • Page 62 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 62 / 70...

  • Page 63: Body With Kinemount And E Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 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. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 63 / 70...
  • Page 64 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 64 / 70...
  • Page 65 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 65 / 70...

  • Page 66: Body With Kinemount And Pl Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） 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. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 66 / 70...
  • Page 67 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 67 / 70...
  • Page 68 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 68 / 70...
  • Page 69 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.4） Back View Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 69 / 70...
  • Page 70 Address: Bldg #1, Enji West Park, No.1, Fuwailiangjiadian, Haidian District Beijing, 100142, China Phone: 0086-10-51243411 Email: support@kinefinity.com, sales@kinefinity.com Copyright 2020 Kinefinity Inc. ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN ARE PRELIMINARY AND JECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. MAVO LF™, KineMAG™, KineKIT™ are trademarks of Kinefinity™. ©2020 Kinefinity Inc. Page 70 / 70...

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