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Hi-5 Hand Unit
Hi-5 SX Hand Unit
USER MANUAL
December 2024 • 2.0 • English

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  • Page 1 Hi-5 Hand Unit Hi-5 SX Hand Unit USER MANUAL December 2024 • 2.0 • English...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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 5 User Buttons ..........................29 5.3.5 User Setups ..........................31 5.3.6 System ............................31 Preparations & Basic Settings ........................38 Inserting the Battery Pack ........................38 Attaching Smart Rings ........................38 Attaching a Radio Module ........................38 Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 6 12.1 Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX Sets and Accessories ....................55 12.2 Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1 ......................56 12.3 ZMU - 4 and Accessories........................56 12.4 Hi-5 Force-Pad Replacement......................57 12.5 Advanced Service Training ECS......................57 13 ARRI Service Contacts ..........................58 Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 7 ARRI products. Keep all manuals and all other operating and assembly instructions belonging to the device in a safe place for future reference and possible subsequent owners...
  • Page 8 HINT Not relevant to safety, HINT provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure. Warning Symbols and Product Labels General warning sign Warning of electrical voltage Warning of hot surfaces Warning of sharp element Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 9 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 User Manual...
  • Page 10 When you move the device and accessories from a cool to a warm environment, wait for some time for the components to warm up. Find a warmer storage location to decrease the risk of condensation. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 11 3 Introduction 3.1 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.
  • Page 12 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 User Manual...
  • Page 13 Introduction | 3 3.3 Comparison Overview Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 14 Lower Screen Buttons Slider Touch Screen Black Force-Pad Hi-5 Blue Force-Pad Hi-5 SX *screws for Hi-5 SX Force-Pad replacement on top. Details see Chapter Hi-5 SX Force-Pad Replacement in the Appendix. Right Side Friction Adjustment Snaphook Eyelet Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 15 LBUS Connector 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 User Manual...
  • Page 16 It is set to control the focus motor by default. It features a friction adjustment mechanism and two pogo pins to detect ARRI smart rings. The integrated backlight allows the focus ring to either show the tally light status or glow in various colors like white, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and magenta.
  • Page 17 Display (LDD) showing lens data and camera info. Pressing PAGE button once switches the display to the Camera screen (if Hi-5 or Hi-5 SX are connected to a camera supporting camera control. A license is required to control non-ARRI cameras.).
  • Page 18 In MENU and Lens Programming mode, use User Button 3 to select an item and use User Button 2 to go one level back. HINT User Buttons 4-9 are included by default in the Hi-5 hand unit, but requires a license (Hi-5 SX Plus License) for the Hi-5 SX. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 19 The LBUS interface at the back of the hand unit communicates LBUS and LCS protocols. It can be used to hardwire the Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX to ARRI camera hosts, to control panels of ARRI’s Camera Stabilizing Systems and to other LBUS devices.
  • Page 20 4.5.6 Smart Ring Interface The Hi-5 knob contains two spring-loaded pins as an interface for ARRI’s Custom Smart Rings, Smart Focus Rings and Smart Iris Rings. They establish an electrical connection between the chip on the Smart Ring and the Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit.
  • Page 21 If they are hot, please wait until they have cooled down. 4.7 Batteries We recommend using ARRI’s LBP-3500 Li-Ion batteries for the Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX hand unit. The LBP-3500 batteries have a capacity of 3,500 mAh. They also contain a chip that communicates the battery capacity to the hand unit in real time.
  • Page 22 Radio channel Signal strength Iris indicator Distance value Focus value Multi Segment Iris value Bluetooth Hi-5 battery status 10 Camera status 11 Focus scale 12 Depth-of-field bar 13 Index line 14 Zoom value 15 Distance arrow Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 23 Such an offset is indicated by the focus and iris trails that are represented as a white line next to the focus and iris scale. 16 Motor Trails Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 24 ALEXA 35 SUP 2.0 Enhanced Sensitivity cannot be displayed on the Hi-5 or Hi-5 SX yet. Distance The readout of a second distance source (as configured in the Focusbug menu) can be displayed with numerical values in addition to the arrow on the focus scale. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 25 Timer will count down a predetermined interval whereas stopwatch will count up indefinitely. If desired, both options can be synced to a recording start and the stopwatch can reset when a new recording is started. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 26 The Camera screen shows the camera status and the name of the active lens file. It also allows changing basic camera parameters. The Camera screen will display whenever a digital ARRI camera is connected. For RED and Sony cameras, an additional license is required.
  • Page 27 5.3.1 Radio The Radio screen contains all parameters for setting up a radio connection in the Hi-5 hand unit. The Region and Channel settings are saved independently for all radio module types. The Frequency Analyzer enables the Hi-5 to scan for activity in all EMIP channels at the Hi-5s location to select an open frequency band.
  • Page 28 5 | Menu Operation Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX 5.3.2 Control Setup Hi-5 The Control Setup screen contains all parameters for assigning lens axes to the Hi-5 hand unit control elements. The Single Axis Display option focuses the display on only the most important axis.
  • Page 29 User buttons 4-9 can be renamed by the user for ease of use. HINT User Buttons 4-9 are included by default in the Hi-5 hand unit, but requires a license (Hi-5 SX Plus License) for the Hi-5 SX. Menu Hi-5...
  • Page 30 5 | Menu Operation Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX Menu Hi-5 SX Categories Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX HINT Holding FUNC button while pressing a user button provides a shortcut to change the setting of that button Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 31 USB flash drive or the Sync App. 5.3.6 System The system screen contains all parameters for customizing the look and feel of the Hi-5 & Hi-5 -SX hand unit as well as options regarding software versions, logfiles and licensed features. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 32 5 | Menu Operation Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX Buttons + Display Select Buttons + Display to configurate buttons, display and multi segment settings Vibration Select Vibration to configurate the signal length of the vibration alert. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 33 Nudge is a new and unique feature to enable silent communication between members of the camera department. A Nudge can be triggered from several ARRI devices, while the receiving device can be set to vibrate or to show a display notification. At the date of this release, nudge can only be sent from and to wireless devices connected to the same radio receiver (e.g.
  • Page 34 Licensed Features Select Licensed Features for installing/handling all available licenses. For License deactivation proceed as follows: • Store the license file onto a USB drive under ARRI/Hi-5/LICENSES and connect it to your hand unit. • Go to MENU > Licensed Features.
  • Page 35 Menu Operation Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX | 5 Bluetooth Select Bluetooth to activate or deactivate Bluetooth. Time + Date Select Time + Date to set the system time and date. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 36 USB medium. 4. Unplug the USB drive from the Hi-5 and connect it to your computer. 5. Copy the Software Update Package file into the folder ARRI/Hi-5/SUP, created on the USB drive. 6. Eject the USB drive from your computer and insert it into the corresponding USB slot of the Hi-5/ Hi-5 SX.
  • Page 37 11. Please double check the software version under System/System Info. HINT Do not remove the USB drive while updating the Hi-5/Hi-5 SX! Logfiles Select Logfiles to export or clear logfiles. Language Select Language to set the system language between Englisch, Chines, Spanish and German. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 38 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. If you use the RF-EMIP module, you are compatible with the white-coded radio module built in ARRI cameras and motor controllers.
  • Page 39 Hi-5 system. Switch the radio off and use the device in hardwired mode if you are unsure of the correct region setting. 7.2 Camera Control The Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX hand unit provides remote camera setup capabilities for ARRI and third-party cameras. ARRI camera control is included by default, third-party camera control requires additional licenses.
  • Page 40 In case you use an LDS lens on an ARRI camera you will get lens data instantly. In case you use a non-LDS lens the encoder values are generated by the lens motors and you have to manually load the corresponding lens file.
  • Page 41 To transfer lens file with an external flash drive from Hi-5, do as follows: 1. Prepare an SD card with the following folder structure: ARRI/ALEXA/LDA. 2. Attach a card reader with the SD card into the USB-C port of the Hi-5 or Hi-5 SX.
  • Page 42 1. ECS Sync app (iOS) 2. USB A or USB C interface The file browser allows for folder creation and organization, as well as lens file copying, moving, importing, and exporting. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 43 Connect Hi-5 or Hi-5 SX with the ECS Sync App. Then do the following: 1. Open the ECS Sync App. 2. Go to the ARRI Device tab. 3. Tap on the icon of the connected Hi-5. 4. Go to Lens Files and mark the checkboxes of the lens files to be transferred 5.
  • Page 44 4. Press mode and select folder or the lens files you want to export. 5. Press cut/copy to select whether to move or copy the selected lens files and decide whether to cut/copy the lens files to the ARRI/Hi-5/LDA folder or a new sub folder which can be created by pressing add dir.
  • Page 45 The compensation is only applied to the current FIZ values (numerical values), but not the lens scales. These are not altered and represent the values of the lens barrel. Therefore, focus tracking is deactivated when diopter compensation is active. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 46 8 | Smart Rings 8 Smart Rings ARRI's Smart Rings provide a versatile solution for precise focus and iris control. These rings, pre- marked with scales or blank, are equipped with an integrated chip that stores the corresponding scale information, enabling seamless integration with ARRI's systems.
  • Page 47 HINT All standard ARRI premarked focus and iris rings are available in the default section. HINT Focus or iris rings require correct lens data to work. Simply use a LDS lens or load a lens file.
  • Page 48 HINT Custom Smart Ring creation is included by default in the Hi-5 hand unit but requires a license (SX Plus License) for the Hi-5 SX. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 49 • Save the custom ring design file (*.svg vector graphics) to a USB drive connected to the Hi-5. The file will be stored under: ARRI\Hi-5\RINGS. • Open the file on your PC and go as crazy as you like with the design – it might make sense to remove lines, modify font sizes and add coloring for day-to-day use.
  • Page 50 The focus knob is still offset (see motor trail at the currently set motor position). Pull the motor trail towards the index line by turning the focus knob until the trail disappears. The Hi-5 re-engages with the lens motor. Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 51 ECS Sync App | 10 10 ECS Sync App The ARRI ECS Sync App runs on iOS devices and can be downloaded from the App Store for free. It provides the following functions: • Managing, visualizing and sharing lens files.
  • Page 52 This License supports the following features: • Frame Rate • Shutter Speed • ISO • White Balance • ND Filter • Playback (clip list handling) • Playback (next clip/previous clip) • Playback (Fast Forward) • Camera User Buttons Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 53 Licenses | 11 11.4 Focusbug License for Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX The Focusbug License Key activates remote Cine RT control capabilities via the Hi-5 hand unit. It is mandatory to set the ARRI Hi-Speed serial protocol in the Focusbug Cine RT system.
  • Page 54 • Rotapola control via Hi-5/Hi-5 SX force pad or user buttons • Cinefade Effect trigger on/off and control • Optical safe range on/off. Limits the range of usable ND filter from 0.4 to 1.9 (5 T-Stops) Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 55 KK.0041791 Hi-5 Hand Unit Basic Set KK.0041793 Hi-5 RX-TX 2400 Set KK.0041792 Hi-5 RX-TX 900 Set KK.0042529 Hi-5 Hand Unit Basic Set w/o Batteries, Charger KK.0039973 Hi-5 Hand Unit Body Kit Hi-5 SX Sets KK.0051704 Hi-5 SX Body Kit KK.0051708 Hi-5 SX Basic Set KK.0051705...
  • Page 56 Smart Focus Ring Set Meter 12.3 ZMU - 4 and Accessories KK.0043770 ZMU-4 Zoom Main Unit Basic Set K2.0039926 ZMU-4 Zoom Main Unit Body K2.0041744 Rosette Adapter RA-7 K2.0044203 Rosette Adapter RA-8 K2.0044543 ZMU-4 ARRI Rosette Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...
  • Page 57 12.5 Advanced Service Training ECS This pre-recorded online training is designed to transfer detailed knowledge about the service and maintenance of ARRI's Electronic Control System Participants will get step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble the ECS products, learning every action they might be confronted with on set or in the workshop.
  • Page 58 13 ARRI Service Contacts Please see the current list of service partners at service contacts. Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Ges. m. b. H. Betriebs KG Pottendorferstraße 23-25/3/2/1 Herbert-Bayer-Str. 10 1120 Vienna...
  • Page 59 CINEOM Broadcast India Pvt. Ltd. C-4, Goldline Business Centre, Link Rd. Malad West 400 064 Mumbai India +91 (0)22 42 10 9000 Business hours: Mo. - Sa. 10:00 am - 06:00 pm (IST) arrisupportindia@cineom.in Hi-5 Hand Unit User Manual...

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