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Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit OPERATING MANUAL September 2024 • 1.0 • English D4510008682...
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Basic Operation Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX......................... 23 Switching On and Off .......................... 23 Menu Operation ..........................23 Cleaning and Repair........................... 24 Cleaning Instructions........................... 24 Repair..............................24 Transportation, Storage and Disposal ..................... 25 ARRI Service Contacts ..........................26 Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
Buttons are written in italic typeface capital letters, for example "PLAY button". Menu paths are written in italic typeface, with menu and home in capital letters, for example "MENU > Display Orientation > Normal". Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
2.1 Introduction Hi-5 The ARRI Hi-5 hand unit provides reliable wireless camera and multi-axis lens control in demanding situations on set. Weatherproof and solidly built, it features an exceptional radio link range and unique, swappable radio modules for different territories and shooting challenges.
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Ready to perform a variety of single-axis tasks on set, the Hi‑5 SX can also be easily upgraded to higher functionality via optional software licenses. Weather-proof and exceptionally hard-wearing, it brings ARRI dependability to the control of almost any lens on any camera. Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
You are not allowed to modify the device. 2.3 Identification The Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit serial number is located on the product label on the back of the hand unit.
@ 1 W: typ. 480 mA @ 7.4 V (with RF-900 radio module) Dimensions (L x W x H) 4.29 x 4.09 x 5.35"/ 109 x 104 x 136 mm (Hi-5 body) 4.29 x 4.09 x 6.22"/ 109 x 104 x 158 mm (Hi-5 body with RF-EMIP or RF-2400) 4.29 x 4.09 x 11.57"/ 109 x 104 x 294 mm (Hi-5...
Illustration 3: Hi-5 Front View Detail X Illustration 4: Hi-5 Front View Detail Y Illustration 5: Hi-5 Top View Illustration 6: Hi-5 Top View Detail Z Illustration 7: Hi-5 with RF-EMIP Antenna Illustration 8: Hi-5 with RF-900 Antenna Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
2 | About this Product 2.7 Pinouts and USB-C Interface Pinouts The Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit contains one LBUS connectors (Lemo 4 pin) and one SERIAL connector (Lemo 4 pin). LBUS Connector 1 GND 2 CAN-L 3 V-BAT...
About this Product | 2 2.8 Scope of Delivery and Warranty Warranty For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use or use of third-party products. NOTICE The packaging consists of recyclable materials.
Korean Declaration of Conformity Company Name: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co Betriebs KG Equipment Name: Hi-5 Hand Unit Model Name: Hi-5 Hand Unit Manufacturer: ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Ges.m.b.H./Austria R-REM-ARg-Hi-5-Hand-Unit Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
Always follow the recommended measures to avoid this situation. HINT Not relevant to safety, HINT provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure. Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
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Do not remove or deactivate any safety measures from the device (incl. warning stickers or paint marked screws). Do not try to repair the device. Repairs may only be carried out by an authorized ARRI service center. Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
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WARNING Falling System Parts Do not built up or assemble the Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit the wrong way. It can fall down and cause serious injuries and damage to the device or property. Installation and operation must only be carried out by approved persons who know the device.
Lower Screen Buttons Slider Touch Screen Black Force-Pad Hi-5 Blue Force-Pad Hi-5 SX Right Side Friction Adjustment Snaphook Eyelet Left Side Snaphook/Hand Strap Eyelet Radio Release Button Radio Module Interface Hand Strap Eyelet Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
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User Buttons 1-3 Top Side 27 28 Nato-Rail Security Pin Nato-Rail 3/8” – 16 UNC and ¼” – 20 UNC Mounting Interfaces USB-C Interface Bottom Side M4 Mounting Interfaces USB-A Interface Battery Compartment Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
5 Mounting and Assembly 5.1 Attachment of Accessories Attachment Points The Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit is equipped with six attachment points, four on the top side and two on the bottom side: • 3/8" UNC Mounting Point Use a hexagon socket head key with a wrench size of 3/4/5mm to attach the 3/8"...
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You always need the same type of radio module on the camera side! If you use an RF-2400 or RF-900 radio module with Hi-5 or Hi-5 SX, you need the same on the camera side, attached to the Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1.
5 | Mounting and Assembly 5.2 Power Supply The Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit accepts an input voltage range from DC 10.5 to 34 V DC and can be powered through the LBUS connector, USB-C or a 7.4V battery.
The Camera screen will display whenever a digital ARRI camera is connected. For RED and Sony cameras, an additional license is required. Menu Screen The Menu contains all parameters for setting up the Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit as well as connected accessories such as motors and distance measurers. Setting the Language The graphical user interface of the Hi-5 &...
Repairs carried out by untrained persons Risk of electric shock and fire hazard caused by short circuit. Do not try to repair the device yourself. Repairs may only be carried out by a certified ARRI service center. Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of June 4, 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE II). Accordingly, this product must not be disposed of with household waste. There are the respective country-specific disposal rules that must be observed. Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit Operating Manual...
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