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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    ARRIFLEX 416 Instruction Manual As of: Dezember 2006 ll Artwork pictures And texts Are covered by our copyright cd-rom, hey must not be copied disks or internet sites or used in their entire form or in excerpts without our previous written Agreement pdf- f you Are downloAding files from our internet homepAge for your personAl use...
  • Page 2 adjustment knob for lock for telecoping friction adjustment manual image finder arm for finder arm compensation locking button for manual image compensation mini monitor sockets finder arm tape release button hook for on board battery power supply socket fibre screen adjustable mirror shutter PL-mount cover on magazine opening...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.Contents 1. Contents ............3 4.6 Grip System ........... 22 2. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer ....7 416 Standard Camera Handle SCH-2 ....22 2.1 Safety Instructions ..........7 416 Riser ............23 Warning signs ..........7 Low Mode Support Set LMS-2 ......24 General safety instructions ........
  • Page 4 7. Camera Body ..........43 Shifting phase ..........64 7.1 Mechanically Adjustable Mirror Shutter .... 43 Displaying Power Supply Voltage Setting the Mirror Shutter Angle ....... 43 (Mode 3) ............64 Shutter Angle Measurement ......44 Displaying On-board Battery information Filming with HMI Light ........
  • Page 5 10. Video Assist System ........73 10.4.8 System, LDS and Status Menu ..... 136 10.1 General Description of the IVS ....... 73 10.4.9 User Text Menu ........144 New Features ..........73 10.4.10 Timecode Menu ....... 150 Main Features ..........74 10.4.11 USER BITS Menu ......
  • Page 6 17. Order Numbers ......... 225 WRC-1 with WHA-2 via cable ...... 198 WRC-1 with WHA-1 ........199 RCU-1 ............200 18. ARRI Service ..........227 12.5 Lens Data Display ........201 Compatibility ..........201 19. Index ............229 Lens Data Archive ........201...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions And Legal Disclaimer

    Possible risk of injury or damage to equipment. Do not use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by ARRI, as they may cause hazards and invalidate the warranty. This symbol indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or Do not attempt to repair any part of the system.
  • Page 8 Do not operate the system in high humidity Clean optical surfaces only with a lens brush or areas or expose it to water or moisture. a clean lens cloth! In case of solid dirt moisten a lens cloth with pure alcohol. Do not place the system on an unstable trolley, Discard contaminated lens cloth after use.

  • Page 9: Specific Safety Instructions

    ARRIMACRO lenses must not be used with aphoto the ARRI Wireless Remote System (WRS) or the illustration. Lens Control System (LCS). Product Identification There is danger of injury with rotating drive...

  • Page 10: Disclaimer

    ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated of such products. No license, express, implied or otherwise, entirely.
  • Page 11 In the case one or all of the forgoing clauses are not allowed by applicable law, the fullest extent permissible clauses by applicable law are validated. ARRI is a registered trademark of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co Betriebs KG.

  • Page 13: General Description Of The Arriflex 416

    .GeneralDescriptionoftheARRIFLEX1 The ARRIFLEX 416 is a lightweight, modern Super 16 film • A sound level of less than 20dBA makes the 416 the camera with a 35-style viewfinder and a very low sound quietest 16 mm camera available. level. A completely new lightweight ergonomic design, •...
  • Page 14 magazine opening cover loop protector...

  • Page 15: Installation Of The Camera

    • ARRIHEAD • ARRIHEAD 2 • ARRIHEAD 2 with integrated encoders When the ARRIFLEX 416 is transported or • ARRI fluid heads stored without a magazine, the magazine opening cover should be in place. • Sachtler Studio 7, 150 H aphoto •...

  • Page 16: Split Bridge Plates Bp-10 & Bp-11

    4.3 Split Bridge Plates BP-10 & BP-11 The Split Bridge Plates facilitate balancing of the camera on the tripod and elevate the 416 to proper height for the mounting of accessories. They separate into two pieces to allow you to quickly change between tripod and hand-held operation.
  • Page 17 • Slide the Sled into the dovetail-guide of the Base Plate until the spring-loaded stop pin snaps back aphoto audibly. The Sled‘s position can then be fixed with the clamping lever. • Fit the camera onto the short dovetail-guide on the Sled.

  • Page 18: Removing The Split Bridge Plate From The Base Plate

    Removing the Split Bridge Plate from the Base Plate • Before removing the camera, make sure that all cables are disconnected and that the eyepiece levelling rod is detached. • For fast removal of the bridge plate from the base plate, loosen the sled clamping lever aphoto, push in the stop pin and then pull the camera with...

  • Page 19: Accessory Carrier

    4.4 Accessory Carrier The Accessory Carrier is a part of the BP-10 & BP-11 Split Bridge Plates. It must be fitted to the camera to work with a split bridge plate but, as its name suggests, it is also needed for mounting the following accessories: The 416 Shoulder Pad - SP-2 The SP-2 shoulder pad is a comfortable...

  • Page 20: The 416 Left Rod Bracket - Lrb-2

    The 416 Left Rod Bracket – LRB-2 attaches to the left side of the Accessory Carrier aphoto to allow the mounting of single 19 mm support rod. It is also fitted with an Accessory Rosette. left rod bracket LRB-2...

  • Page 21: Lens Support

    4.5 Lens Support Heavy or long lenses require support to avoid overstressing lens support lens support ring clamp screw base plate the camera‘s lens mount. Supporting a lens is achieved LS-10 by using either the Lens Support LS-9 (snapped onto 19 lens support mm support rods) or the Lens Support LS-10...

  • Page 22: Grip System

    4.6 Grip System standard camera handle SCH-2 screws The multipurpose grip system on the ARRIFLEX 416 guarantees high stability through its fixed connection to the camera body and provides numerous possibilities for attaching accessories. 3/8-16 inner threads allow attach- ment in various positions. 416 Standard Camera Handle SCH-2 The 416 Standard Camera Handle is a dual post handle.

  • Page 23: Riser

    The 416 Standard Camera Handle can be extended with block screw the Handle Extension Block HEB-1 aphoto. The Handle Extension Block can be mounted to any of the 3/8-16 holes by first placing the 2 pins into the corresponding aphoto pin holes on the handle and then fastening the extension block screw inside the extension block by using...

  • Page 24: Low Mode Support Set Lms-2

    Low Mode Support Set LMS-2 low mode support handle access holes for mounting screws The Low Mode Support Set LMS-2 is a sturdy aphoto low mode riser triple post camera handle with integrated Steadicam low low mode bracket mode plate that attaches to the 416 camera body. It consists of the Low Mode Bracket aphoto, the Low Mode Support Handle and Low Mode Riser...
  • Page 25 aphoto, one position approximately 50 mm (2“) forwards and a third approximately 100 mm (4“) forwards. The handle can be mounted in any of the positions facing forwards or backwards; in this way, the grip balance can be adapted to best fit the lens in use. low mode bracket The Low-Mode Bracket alone offers the lowest...

  • Page 26: Lightweight Support Lws-5

    416 Lightweight Support LWS-5 The 416 Lightweight Support LWS-5 is a sturdy, three point upper screw LWS-5 bracket for mounting 15 mm lightweight support rods. The LWS-5 is fitted with an Accessory Rosette to replace the front screw camera‘s rosette which is covered when the LWS-5 is clamp fitted aphoto.

  • Page 27: Operation From The Shoulder

    4.7 Operation from the Shoulder • Fit the Accessory Carrier to the camera base. • Attach the Shoulder Pad to the rear of the Accessory Carrier aphoto. • Position the handgrip on the rosette and fasten with the fastening screw aphoto. •...

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    • Connect the camera to the mains unit or to the battery. • Switch on the main switch of the camera. Do not open the batteries! OBB-2 with charger Charge batteries only with the proper ARRI chargers! Do not bypass the fuse or temperature switch! Do not heat NC-batteries!

  • Page 29: Battery Nc 24/7 R

    5.1 Battery NC 24/7 R 5.2 Charger NCL 24 R The battery NC 24/7 R has a capacity of 7 ampere-hours. Charge the NC 24/7 R battery with this charger. • Ensure that the main switch on the camera is off. •...

  • Page 30: Mains Units Ng 12/24 R And Ng 12/26 R

    NG 12/26 R which outputs 12 & 26 volts. compatible with standard ARRI 24 volt power cables. The NG 12/24 R can easily be upgraded to NG 12/26 R specification at an ARRI Service The OBB-2 is for use with ARRIFLEX 416 Centre.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Obb-2

    Mounting the OBB-2 The OBB-2 contains Lithium-Ion cells. The • Fit the power plug of the OBB-2 into the camera power equivalent Lithium content is less than 8 grams. Tested according to UN manual of test and connector and slide the battery forward aphoto. criteria chapter 38.3.

  • Page 32: Charging The Obb-2

    Charging the OBB-2 OBB-2 with charger • Connect the battery to the charger aphoto. • Connect the mains supply. • The LED on the charger glows orange when the battery is empty • The LED on the charger glows yellow when the battery is partly full •...

  • Page 33: Accessory Power Supply

    5.5 Accessory Power Supply 24 V Accessories The RS sockets supply the same voltage as the camera power supply. Ensure that the accessories to be used are suited to the available voltage! 24 V accessories are normally attached to the RS sockets aphoto.

  • Page 35: Magazines

    loop protector safety catch locking grip .Magazines Only the SHM-3 416 Shoulder Magazine 120/400 can be used with the ARRIFLEX 416. Magazines from the 16 SR 1, 2 & 3 cameras are not compatible. 6.1 Loading the 416 Magazine Loading the magazine should be practised in daylight with a piece of waste film until the procedure can be carried out confidently in a darkroom or film changing tent.
  • Page 36 • Swing the footage counter roller arm away aphoto from the feed side core holder until it locks in place. • Remove the film from the film can and black bag. • Remove the tape from the film head. Ensure that the tape is completely removed and secured out of the way.
  • Page 37 The ARRI on the door will be upside down. sprocket roller • Open the take-up side magazine door and latch back the lay-on roller arm. Fit an empty film core to the take-up core holder making sure that the core holder key is engaged in the key slot of the film core.
  • Page 38 • Hold the film between thumb and middle finger of your film core slit lay-on roller arm film core left hand, while using your index finger to push the film head into the lower magazine throat slot. The angle at which the film enters is not as critical as it is on the old SR magazines.

  • Page 39: Checking The Loop Size

    6.2 Checking the Loop Size white line • Turn the magazine so the throat is pointing upwards with the feed side facing you. • Push the loop to the left so all the slack is below the pressure plate. • The end of the loop must fall within the white line marked in the lower throat chamber aphoto.

  • Page 40: Removing Exposed Film

    6.3 Removing Exposed Film lay-on roller arm If only part of the film roll has been exposed and you intend leaving a ‘short end‘ in the magazine, cut the film loop squarely through a perforation. The following steps should be carried out in total darkness in a darkroom or changing tent! •...

  • Page 41: Transport And Storage

    6.4 Transport and Storage Loaded or empty magazines should only be transported or stored with the loop protector attached to aphoto avoid damage to the film stock and the magazine throat assembly. loop protector It is recommended that when the ARRIFLEX 416 is transported without a magazine the magazine opening cover should be attached aphoto.

  • Page 43: Camera Body

    .CameraBody 7.1 Mechanically Adjustable Mirror Shutter The mirror shutter on the ARRIFLEX 416 can be mechanically adjusted while the camera is switched off. The shutter angle can be adjusted from 180° to 45°. The shutter locks in the following positions: 180°, 172.8°, 150°, 144°, 135°, 90° and 45°.

  • Page 44: Shutter Angle Measurement

    • Turn the shutter tool to set the shutter to the desired Shutter Angle Measurement shutter opening. The shutter is held in its preset • Holding the “PHASE” button pressed in Standby will positions by a sprung-ball, which can be felt as the make the camera inch forward.

  • Page 45: Filming With Hmi Light

    Filming with HMI Light When lighting scenes with HMI/CID discharge lamps, the Make sure you compensate exposure for any intensity of the light will pulse with the power supply frequency change in mirror shutter angle! unless a flicker-free ballast is used. To achieve constant exposure, the camera’s frame rate, the supply frequency of the lighting and the angle of the mirror shutter must all relate to each other.

  • Page 46: Exchanging The Fibre Screen

    7.2 Exchanging the Fibre Screen • In Standby, briefly press the “PHASE” button to position the shutter so the mirror surface is protected from damage as far as possible aphoto. • Before exchanging the fibre screen, switch the camera’s main switch off and disconnect the camera from the power supply! •...

  • Page 47: Attaching The Magazine

    7.4 Attaching the Magazine • Move the magazine release lever safety catch to the open position aphoto. • Press down the magazine release lever aphoto release lever remove the magazine opening cover. safety catch • Remove the loop protector from the magazine. •...

  • Page 48: Removing The Magazine

    7.5 Removing the Magazine • Stop the camera if it is running! • Move the magazine release lever safety catch to the open position aphoto. release lever • Push the magazine release lever down aphoto safety catch pull the magazine back and out of the camera. •...

  • Page 49: Optics

    .Optics 8.1 Lenses All ARRIFLEX lenses with a PL-mount can be used. Lenses with a Ø 41 mm standard or bayonet mount can be used with a suitable adapter. Heavy and long lenses, such as zoom lenses, must be supported at all times. Attaching Lenses •...

  • Page 50: Viewfinder System

    8.2 Viewfinder System The viewfinder system on the ARRIFLEX 416 can be swivelled in two axes. The viewfinder image is always upright and correct left-to-right when the viewfinder is swivelled within the main axes aphoto. eyepiece An 80/20 beamsplitter for the video assist is integrated into the camera body.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the Dioptre The dioptre compensation is fitted with a scale aphoto of 1 to 12. Position “6” is normal focus. • To adjust, turn the ring right/left until the fibre screen markings are totally in focus. Adjusting the Viewfinder Turning the Eyepiece unlocking key The eyepiece can be rotated 360°...
  • Page 52 Extending the Viewfinder Arm The viewfinder arm can be telescoped continuously by approx. 40 mm. • Turn the knurled ring towards the “LOOSE” aphoto position. • Pull the viewfinder arm out to the desired aphoto viewfinder arm length. • Retighten the knurled ring. knurled ring Image Orientation Compensation The viewfinder system is fitted with an automatic image...
  • Page 53 Note: The automatic image compensation locks in two positions 180° apart. This allows the image locking button compensation to be set to provide an upright adjustment knob image when using a finder extension. If the viewfinder image is inverted without the finder extension, the image compensation must be adjusted to the opposite locking position.
  • Page 54 ON/OFF button RUN button...

  • Page 55: Camera Operation

    .CameraOperation 9.1 Main Camera Switch • If using a mains unit, switch it on. • Connect the camera to the mains unit or battery. • Push the “ON/OFF” button to turn the aphoto camera on. Push the “ON/OFF” button for approx. 3 seconds to turn the camera off again.

  • Page 56: Running The Camera

    Running the Camera If the operation control indicator glows red while in Standby, the camera is not ready and will not run (see “Overview of Display Symbols”). • Briefly press the “RUN” button. While the camera is running up to speed, the operation control indicator glows red.

  • Page 57: Inching

    9.3 Displaying and Setting Inching Operational Parameters The camera can be inched by pressing the “PHASE” button while the camera is in Standby. If the “PHASE” button is only pressed briefly, the mirror shutter rotates a part revolution The currently set operational parameters on the ARRIFLEX 416 to enable an unrestricted view of the film gate (e.g.

  • Page 58: Overview Of Display Modes

    Overview of Display Modes Mode 1 is displayed: after switching on the camera, after pressing the “RUN” button or 30 seconds after the last operation. 1st Display Line 2nd Display Line Adjustment Possibility Mode 1 total exposed film counter (m/ft) or frame rate (fps) or setting/re-setting of total exposed film counter take counter (m/ft)

  • Page 59: Overview Of Display Symbols

    Overview of Display Symbols Symbol Meaning glows The display is in Mode 1. glows Battery voltage too low glows Asynchronous operation (camera is not running at set frame rate) glows display shows current frame rate blinks ESU is connected and no sync-frequency is available 7 6 5..

  • Page 60: Film Counter

    Film Counter Displaying the Film Counting Values (Modes 1 and 3) Film counting values are shown in Modes 1 and 3. Mode 1 Mode 3 Two different counting values are shown respectively: total exposed film or takelength take length or total exposed film •...
  • Page 61 Resetting the Film Counter (Modes 1 and 3) Displaying the Angle of the Mirror Shutter (Mode 1) • Change to the mode which shows the total exposed • Press and hold the “PHASE” button while in Standby. film counter (“MODE” button). The set angle of the mirror shutter appears in the upper •...

  • Page 62: Frame Rates

    Frame Rates PS/CCU button LOCK button The ARRIFLEX 416 offers the possibility to set and store NORM button two frame rates. It is possible to select and store: • a standard frame rate (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps) •...
  • Page 63 Setting a Programmed Frame Rate (Mode 2) Standby Operation • Change from Mode 1 to Mode 2 by pressing the “MODE” button once. • Press the “SEL” button repeatedly until the digit to be Changing the Frame Rate while the Camera is running set blinks.

  • Page 64: Shifting Phase

    Shifting phase After the camera has run up, the frame rate can be temporarily increased by 0.2 fps while the button the “PHASE” is held pressed aphoto. This is normally used when synchronizing to an interlaced video signal – look through the viewfinder and hold the “PHASE“...

  • Page 65: Displaying On-Board Battery Information (Mode 3)

    Displaying On-board Battery information (Mode 3) The options in this section are only available when an OBB-2 on-board battery is attached. • Change from Mode 1 to Mode 3 by pressing the “MODE” button twice. The display shows the battery voltage. •...

  • Page 66: Setting The Low Battery Warning Level (Mode 3)

    Setting the Low Battery warning level (Mode 3) When the 416 is not powered by an OBB-2, it is possible to set the threshold at which the Low Battery warning is triggered. It can be set anywhere between 20.0 and 29.9 volts.

  • Page 67: Displaying The Timecode Time And Frame Rate (Mode 4)

    Displaying the Timecode Time and Frame Rate (Mode 4) • Press the “MODE“ button until the display shows Mode 4. The display shows the current timecode value. The top line shows “Hours:Minutes“. The bottom line shows “Seconds:TC generator frame rate“. Note: The timecode generator frame rate matches the camera‘s frame rate.

  • Page 68: Displaying And Setting The Timecode User Bits (Mode 5)

    Displaying and Setting the Timecode User Bits (Mode 5) User Bits are automatically input with the timecode signal but they may also be set manually in Mode 5. • Press the “MODE“ button until the display shows Mode 5. • Use the “SEL” button to select the digit you wish to change. The selected digit will flash.

  • Page 69: Switching The Beeper On And Off (Mode 6)

    Switching the Beeper On and Off (Mode 6) Display Beep on start Beep on stop Standby Operation LS _ _ • Press the “MODE“ button until the display shows Mode 6. LS – _ • By pressing the “SEL” button once, activate the display LS _ –...

  • Page 70: Selecting A Preset Arriglow Color (Mode 7)

    Selecting a Preset ARRIGLOW Color (Mode 7) DIMMER + button • Push the “+“ DIMMER button on the camera left side so you can see the ARRIGLOW in the viewfinder. • Press the “MODE“ button until the display shows Mode 7. •...

  • Page 71: Setting A User-Adjustable Arriglow Color (Mode 7)

    Setting a User-Adjustable ARRIGLOW Color (Mode 7) • Push the “+“ DIMMER button on the camera left side so you can see the ARRIGLOW in the viewfinder. • Press the “MODE“ button until the display shows Mode 7. • Press the “SEL” button to make the ARRIGLOW color number flash.
  • Page 72 mini-monitor flicker-free on/off white balance gain control activate on screen program mode or store position connector automatic, indoor, oudoor, of inserted windows or store user text manual, one-push-white or push for white increase gain or cursor up or move inserted window up or increase blue increase format numbers or go to submenu or increase...

  • Page 73: Video Assist System

    10.VideoAssistSystem 10.1 General Description of the IVS New Features • Electronic image sharpening The Integrated Video Assist System (IVS) for the ARRIFLEX The 416 IVS has an electronic sharpness control which 416 brings the highly praised video assist systems from can be adjusted to optimize the look of the video the ARRIFLEX 435, ARRICAMS and ARRIFLEX 235 to the output.

  • Page 74: Main Features

    Main Features • Integrated into the camera body • Full white balance control Instead of a bulky add-on, the video assist is integrated In addition to the standard indoor white balance setting into the camera without additional cabling. of 3200 K, an outdoor setting of 5600 K and an •...
  • Page 75 • Camera status display • On-Screen programming Camera status information, e.g. camera speed and All functions, which do not directly affect the image film counter data are passed on a bus interface from appearance, such as frame lines, can be conveniently the camera to the video assist and can be displayed in programmed with an on-screen programming menu a camera status line on the monitor.

  • Page 76: Setup

    10.2 Setup screws for transport cover 10.2.1 Installation A 3 mm Allen key is used for installation. • Undo the two screws holding the transport cover and remove it. aphoto • Remove the IVS transport cover from the video assist by undoing the two screws on the IVS aphoto.
  • Page 77 • Attach the video assist to the ARRIFLEX 416 by fitting it to the camera right side in the direction marked aphoto. • Tighten the two screws on the camera right side of the IVS first and then tighten the third screw into aphoto 3rd screw the top of the camera aphoto.

  • Page 78: Cabling

    10.2.2 Cabling É/Y È/C Outputs If it is intended to use composite outputs but it is not known whether the BNC connectors are switched to composite or to Y/C, connect the cable expecting the composite signal to the É/Y connector first and check the settings (BNC OUT VBS or Y/C) in the menu video/text adjust.
  • Page 79 MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE Composite Video Outputs - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS -> - BNC OUT Y/C DATA Composite video is only available when the - GENLOCK output is switched to VBS out. - MINI MON DATA - TXT WHITE LEV. 2 - TXT INVERS •...
  • Page 80 Y/C Output MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE Y/C output offers even better, S VHS quality, compared to - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS the composite video output. There are also clean video -> - BNC OUT - Y/C DATA and video with data signals available in Y/C mode. - GENLOCK - MINI MON DATA Y/C video is only available when the output is...
  • Page 81 MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE • To switch between clean video and video with data, - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS use the on-screen program mode. Enter the main menu - BNC OUT -> - Y/C DATA by pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than 3 - GENLOCK seconds.
  • Page 82 Black and White Output MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE The Y part of the Y/C output is a standard black and white - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS signal. To get black and white, use a standard BNC cable -> - BNC OUT - Y/C DATA with 75 Ω...
  • Page 83 MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE • To switch between clean video and video with data, - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS use the on-screen program mode. Enter the main menu - BNC OUT -> - Y/C DATA by pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than 3 - GENLOCK seconds.
  • Page 84 Mini-Monitor Outputs MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE The IVS has two mini-monitor connectors. Typically one - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS might be used for a standard mini-monitor and the other - BNC OUT - Y/C DATA for a video transmitter. - GENLOCK ->...

  • Page 85: Standard Video Controls

    10.3 Standard Video Controls switch The IVS can be used as a standard video assist if no inserter features are used. Note: All currently used settings are stored even when the IVS or the camera is switched off. After restarting the IVS the settings are unchanged, except for the image stored mode, which will always come up in live mode and the color bars, which will always be switched off.

  • Page 86: Mechanical Iris

    Hide Menu iris If the on-screen program mode is on because the settings are changed, the Menu (M) position clears the screen. For example, if color is to be changed with the on-screen program tool, the on-screen program window overlays the image.

  • Page 87: Alignment Of The Image Position (X, Y And Rotation) And Focus

    Check all settings on a correctly adjusted monitor. Ò alignment Ó alignment Ô alignment If the mechanical iris is closed more than necessary, the F alignment IVS will compensate by increasing the gain and restore the image brightness electronically. This creates additional electronic noise.

  • Page 88: White Balance (Wb)

    10.3.4 White Balance (WB) The IVS offers a choice of White Balance methods between • automatic control (AWB) • fixed setting of indoor (IND) • fixed setting for outdoor (OTD) • a one push white setting procedure • and a full manual control of white balance (MAN). White balance can be manually adjusted in two different ways: Either with the keypad on the IVS or by using the on-screen control menu.
  • Page 89 • By pressing the WB key Ï aphoto, the setting will Note: With the MAN LED constantly on, no color be changed from AWB, IND, OTD to MAN. The LED settings can be made to avoid accidental corresponding to the selected setting will light. After adjustment.
  • Page 90 Using the on-screen menu MENU WB/GAIN/BARS -> - WHITE BALANCE Please see chapter 10.4 Inserter Facilities for basics on AUTOADJUST the On-screen display. BLUE - MANUAL GAIN As well as control by the keypad, white balance can also VALUE be programmed via the on-screen menu. - COLOR BARS •...
  • Page 91 One push white MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE One push white is only available when white -> - AUTOADJUST balance control is set to manual. - RED - BLUE If manual white balance is set to MAN, it is possible to - MANUAL GAIN VALUE use the one push white facility or to adjust the red and...
  • Page 92 Manual White Balance red increase/decrease MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Manual white balance red increase/decrease is - AUTOADJUST only available if white balance control is set to -> - RED - BLUE manual. - MANUAL GAIN VALUE When manual white balance is on MAN, it is possible to - COLOR BARS use the one push white facility or to adjust the red and - EXIT...
  • Page 93 Manual White Balance blue increase/decrease MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Manual white balance blue increase/decrease - AUTOADJUST is only available if white balance control is on - RED -> - BLUE manual. - MANUAL GAIN VALUE If manual white balance is on MAN, it is possible to use - COLOR BARS the one push white facility or to adjust the red and blue - EXIT...

  • Page 94: Gain Control

    Using the Keypad Check all settings on a correctly adjusted monitor. • By pressing the MGC key Ï the setting alters between manual and automatic control. An LED above the MGC key lights when manual gain control (MGC) is selected aphoto. •...
  • Page 95 Using the on-screen menu MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Please see chapter 10.4 Inserter Facilities for basics on - AUTOADJUST the On-Screen display. - RED - BLUE The manual gain control can be programmed via the on- -> - MANUAL GAIN VALUE screen menu as well as control via keypad,.
  • Page 96 Manual Gain increase/decrease MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Manual gain increase/decrease is only available - AUTOADJUST when manual gain control is on. - RED - BLUE • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - MANUAL GAIN –...

  • Page 97: Flicker Free On/Off

    10.3.6 Flicker free on/off Flicker free can be switched off to bypass the digital frame store and have the video assist output with no delay. The typical running speed for the film camera is different to that of the video assist. e.g. the film camera runs at 24 fps and the video assist at 25 fps for PAL or 30 fps for NTSC.
  • Page 98 Using the on-screen menu MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST -> - FLICKERFREE Please see chapter 10.4 Inserter Facilities for basics on - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS the On-Screen display. - BNC OUT Y/C DATA - GENLOCK - MINI MON DATA Flicker free off can also be programmed via the on-screen menu as well as via the keypad.

  • Page 99: Changing Format Marking Number

    10.3.7 Changing Format marking number The IVS can insert different format markings. It is possible to have • no format marking (OFF), • format marking number one (1), • format marking number two (2) • or both format markings at the same time (1 & 2) on display. Using the Keypad The adjustment of the different format markings can only be done via the on-screen display as...
  • Page 100 Using the on-screen menu MENU FORMAT MARKING -> - FORMAT Please see chapter 10.4 Inserter Facilities for basics on POSITION 1 Ö POSITION 1 Ü the On-Screen display. POSITION 2 Ö POSITION 2 Ü WHITE LEVEL OUTSIDE The format marking number can be programmed via the on-screen menu as well as via the keypad.

  • Page 101: Storing A Video Image

    10.3.8 Storing a video image The IVS can grab and store a selected image, display that or overlay it against the live image in front of the camera to compare both images. Although the options to display the stored image and to compare the stored image against the live image are only available in the on-screen program mode, it is possible to store an image any time using the Enter/Insert key Ñ.
  • Page 102 Using the on-screen menu MENU COMPARE/STORE - VIEW MODE LIVE Please see chapter 10.4 Inserter Facilities for basics on -> - STORE IMAGE the On-Screen display. - CLEAR IMAGE • Enter the main menu by pressing the Enter/Insert key - EXIT Ñ...

  • Page 103: Wrong Cable Warning Led

    10.3.9 Wrong Cable Warning LED The main reason for damage to the IVS is incorrectly wired cables connected to any of the IVS outputs. Even if some cable warning LED faults do not cause immediate destruction, they put the IVS at risk and may eventually cause failures of the IVS unit.

  • Page 105: Inserter Facilities

    10.4 Inserter Facilities In addition to the usual video assist functions, the IVS offers a variety of inserter facilities. They fall into three different groups of information: • Format markings Format markings, which are inserted electronically, are often more visible than the format markings on the fibre screen.

  • Page 106: Setting The On-Screen Displays

    10.4.1 Setting the On-Screen Displays • Active lines are marked with a dash symbol –. During programming, inserted data is not fully They can be reached with the cursor > within a menu updated (e.g. Frame Counter Information). To get updated information, leave the on-screen using the keys Ê...

  • Page 107: Main Menu

    10.4.2 Main Menu The inserter’s main menu is displayed on the monitor screen MAIN MENU when the on-screen programming is activated by pressing -> - LOAD/STORE - WB/GAIN/BARS the Enter/Insert key Ñ for more than three aphoto - VIDEO/TEXT ADJ - FORMAT MARKING seconds.

  • Page 108: Load/Store Menu

    A set of settings consists of all set-ups in the IVS. Everything which can be set electronically, will be stored and recalled. All video adjustments such as manual gain control, white balance, flicker free, outputs with or without data and line MENU LOAD/STORE ->...
  • Page 109 • When the required number is reached, press the MENU LOAD/STORE Enter/Insert key Ñ to store this setting under the given -> - STORE SET number. The word will appear for 3 seconds DONE (CONFIRM BY ENTER) to indicate that the setting was stored. After this, the - LOAD SET display will return to its normal mode.
  • Page 110 All Settings to Default MENU LOAD/STORE - STORE SET When the function set all settings to default is (CONFIRM BY ENTER) called, all settings are cleared. They cannot be - LOAD SET recalled. (NO UNDO) -> - SET ALL This menu recalls default setting for all values. This makes SETTINGS TO DEFAULT it possible to obtain basic setting throughout the IVS.
  • Page 111 Y/C data = ON MENU LOAD/STORE BNC OUT = VBS - STORE SET MINI-MONITOR DATA = ON (CONFIRM BY ENTER) GENLOCK = OFF - LOAD SET FORMAT 1 = ON (NO UNDO) FORMAT 2 = OFF - SET ALL WHITE LEVEL frame lines = 2 SETTINGS TO DEFAULT COLOR BARS = OFF...

  • Page 112: White Balance (Wb), Manual Gain Control (Mgc) And Bars Menu

    10.4.4 White Balance (WB), Manual Gain Control (MGC) and Bars Menu White balance and manual gain control allows the user to MENU WB/GAIN/BARS -> - WHITE BALANCE change the color appearance and brightness of the video AUTOADJUST image. Color Bars help to set up and test connected monitors. BLUE - MANUAL GAIN VALUE...
  • Page 113 White Balance (Indoor/Outdoor/Automatic/Manual) MENU WB/GAIN/BARS -> - WHITE BALANCE White balance can be programmed via the on-screen menu AUTOADJUST as well as via the keypad. It toggles through Indoor, Outdoor BLUE and Automatic and Manual. • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - MANUAL GAIN VALUE –...
  • Page 114 One push white MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE One push white is only available when the -> - AUTOADJUST white balance control is on manual. - RED - BLUE - MANUAL GAIN If manual white balance is on MAN, it is possible to use VALUE the one push white facility or to adjust the red and blue - COLOR BARS...
  • Page 115 Manual White Balance red increase/decrease MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Manual white balance red increase/decrease is - AUTOADJUST only available if white balance control is on -> - RED - BLUE manual. - MANUAL GAIN VALUE If manual white balance is on MAN, it is possible to use - COLOR BARS the one push white facility or to adjust the red and blue - EXIT...
  • Page 116 Manual White Balance blue increase/decrease MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Manual white balance blue increase/decrease - AUTOADJUST is only available if white balance control is on - RED -> - BLUE manual. - MANUAL GAIN VALUE If manual white balance is on MAN, it is possible to use - COLOR BARS the one push white facility or to adjust the red and blue - EXIT...
  • Page 117 Manual Gain Control ON/OFF MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE The manual gain control can be programmed via the on- - AUTOADJUST screen menu as well as via the keypad. Manual gain - RED - BLUE control can be switched on or off. If it is on, specific values can be set between 0 (low gain) and 63 (high ->...
  • Page 118 Manual Gain increase/decrease MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Manual gain increase/decrease is only - AUTOADJUST available when manual gain control is on. - RED - BLUE - MANUAL GAIN If manual gain is on, it is possible to adjust the gain manually. ->...
  • Page 119 Color Bars ON/OFF MENU WB/GAIN/BARS - WHITE BALANCE Color bars can be displayed instead of the video image. - AUTOADJUST The bars are helpful to set up or check monitors, which - RED - BLUE are connected to the IVS. - MANUAL GAIN VALUE Note:...

  • Page 120: Video And Text Adjustment Menu

    10.4.5 Video and Text Adjustment Menu This sub menu allows the user to change basic video settings as well as the appearance of the inserted man readable text. MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST -> - FLICKERFREE - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS Changes made to settings are immediately activated. - BNC OUT Y/C DATA Check all settings on a correctly adjusted monitor.
  • Page 121 Flicker free ON/OFF MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST -> - FLICKERFREE Flicker free can be switched off to bypass the digital frame - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS store and have the video assist output with no delay. - BNC OUT Y/C DATA - GENLOCK The typical running speed for the film camera is different to - MINI MON DATA...
  • Page 122 Line interpolation on/off MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE Due to the rotating mirror shutter of the film camera, the -> - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS CCD chip of the IVS gets light only for 50 % of the time. All - BNC OUT Y/C DATA video assists will therefore have only one true video field...
  • Page 123 Note: Sharpness 1 corresponds to the settings of older MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST IVS types e.g. the IVS 235. - FLICKERFREE - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS Composite or Y/C signal at the BNC Connectors -> - BNC OUT - Y/C DATA - GENLOCK The IVS has two BNC sockets which can be switched to - MINI MON DATA...
  • Page 124 GENLOCK on/off MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE It is possible to synchronize the IVS to an external video - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS signal, thus allowing the user to switch between different - BNC OUT Y/C DATA video signals without synchronizing problems. ->...
  • Page 125 Mini-Monitor Output as clean video or video with data MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE The mini monitor output can be programmed to have either - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS clean video or video with data. Both mini monitor outputs are - BNC OUT - Y/C DATA in parallel, so there are either no data, or data on both outputs.
  • Page 126 Inverse MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE This menu changes the appearance of all man readable - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS windows. The format markings are not changed. If inverse - BNC OUT Y/C DATA OFF is selected, the characters will appear white. If the - GENLOCK - MINI MON DATA background is BOXED it will appear black in this case.
  • Page 127 Exit MENU VIDEO/TEXT ADJUST - FLICKERFREE Use exit to return to the main menu. - LINE INTERP. - SHARPNESS • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - BNC OUT Y/C DATA –EXIT and press the key Í or Ì. - GENLOCK - MINI MON DATA Note:...

  • Page 128: Format Marking Menu

    10.4.6 Format Marking Menu The IVS can insert two different format markings electronically into the video image, either individually or simultaneously. MENU FORMAT MARKING -> - FORMAT The position of these format markings can be set anywhere POSITION 1 Ö POSITION 1 Ü...
  • Page 129 Activate Format Markings MENU FORMAT MARKING - FORMAT 1&2 If the electronic format markings are not parallel to the fibre -> - POSITION 1 Ö - POSITION 1 Ü screen format markings, readjust the CCD chip with the - POSITION 2 Ö - POSITION 2 Ü...
  • Page 130 To match the electronic format markings with the fibre MENU FORMAT MARKING screen markings proceed as follows: - FORMAT 1&2 • Point the film camera towards a bright object so that the -> - POSITION 1 Ö - POSITION 1 Ü format markings on the fibre screen are clearly visible.
  • Page 131 White Level – Setting the Brightness of the Format Markings MENU FORMAT MARKING - FORMAT 1&2 The brightness of the format markings can be set to black - POSITION 1 Ö - POSITION 1 Ü (0), dark grey (1), and light grey (2) or white (3). - POSITION 2 Ö...
  • Page 132 Exit MENU FORMAT MARKING - FORMAT 1&2 Use exit to return to the main menu. - POSITION 1 Ö - POSITION 1 Ü • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - POSITION 2 Ö - POSITION 2 Ü...

  • Page 133: Compare/Store Menu

    10.4.7 Compare/Store Menu The IVS can grab and store a selected image, display it or overlay it against the live image in front of the camera MENU COMPARE/STORE to compare both images. -> - VIEW MODE LIVE - STORE IMAGE - CLEAR IMAGE Changes made to settings are immediately activated.
  • Page 134 Store image MENU COMPARE/STORE - VIEW MODE LIVE The IVS can grab and store a selected image, display it -> - STORE IMAGE or overlay it against the live image in front of the camera - CLEAR IMAGE to compare both images. Although the options to display - EXIT the stored image and to compare the stored image against the live image are only available in the on-screen program...
  • Page 135 Exit MENU COMPARE/STORE - VIEW MODE LIVE Use exit to return to the main menu. - STORE IMAGE • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - CLEAR IMAGE – EXIT and press the key Í or Ì. ->...

  • Page 136: System, Lds And Status Menu

    When the System line is switched on, an additional line of MAGAZINE FILM LOOP TOO LONG UP65 65MM 11+9/10 7.17M( 4.20M- 22.1M) information will appear when required, similar to this: 26.2V RUN FWD 24.000/24.000fps 180.0 F 12OFT MENU SYSTEM/LDS/STATUS MAGAZINE FILM LOOP TOO LONG ->...
  • Page 137 26.2V RUN FWD 24.000/24.000fps 180.0 120FT The film counter gets its data from the film camera. So the data on the IVS is identical to the data in the film camera. If the film counter is in the take mode, the data in meters, feet or seconds of the last take is displayed.
  • Page 138 System Line MENU SYSTEM/LDS/STATUS -> - SYSTEM LINE This sub menu line switches the insertion of camera system - LENS DATA LINE - STATUS LINE data on (ON) and off (OFF) independently of other inserted - POSITION data. - BACKGROUND BOXED - FILM COUNTER FTGE...
  • Page 139 LDS Line MENU SYSTEM/LDS/STATUS - SYSTEM LINE This sub menu line switches the insertion of Lens Data -> - LENS DATA LINE - STATUS LINE (LDS) information on (ON) and off (OFF) independently - POSITION of other inserted data. - BACKGROUND BOXED •...
  • Page 140 Status Line MENU SYSTEM/LDS/STATUS - SYSTEM LINE This sub menu line switches the insertion of camera status - LENS DATA LINE -> - STATUS LINE data on (ON) and off (OFF) independently of other - POSITION inserted data. - BACKGROUND BOXED - FILM COUNTER FTGE...
  • Page 141 Position MENU SYSTEM/LDS/STATUS - SYSTEM LINE The window can be positioned anywhere on the monitor - LENS DATA LINE - STATUS LINE screen. -> - POSITION - BACKGROUND BOXED The menu option Position is only available if at - FILM COUNTER FTGE least one of the three information lines is on.
  • Page 142 Background MENU SYSTEM/LDS/STATUS - SYSTEM LINE The background of the window can be set electronically to - LENS DATA LINE - STATUS LINE black in normal display mode or to white in inverse mode - POSITION (BOXED) to improve the readability. If this is not activated, ->...
  • Page 143 • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line – FILM COUNTER. The Í key will switch from TAKE (M/FT), TAKE (SEC) to FTGE and back to TAKE (M/FT). The Ì key will step through the options in the reverse order. Note: The unit of measurement meters or feet is taken from the setting of the camera.

  • Page 144: User Text Menu

    The text can be MENU USER TEXT -> - USER TEXT LINE ON entered on the IVS using the text edit facility or the ARRI - EDIT TEXT software User Text Line IVS (downloadable from the ARRI...
  • Page 145 The adjustment of the white level of the inserted data, an MENU USER TEXT inverse display and a fine adjustment of the vertical position -> - USER TEXT LINE ON is described in chapters 10.4.5 White Level, Inverse and - EDIT TEXT Fine Positioning.
  • Page 146 • To leave the text edit mode, press the Enter/Insert key Ñ. This will lead back to the user text menu. Edit Text using the ARRI software User Text Line IVS • Connect a computer to the ARRIFLEX 416 camera using a cable KC 89-S (K2.65002.0).
  • Page 147 Clear Text using the internal text editing facility MENU USER TEXT - USER TEXT LINE ON The user text line can be cleared on the IVS without an - EDIT TEXT external device. When the text is cleared, the default line, ->...
  • Page 148 Size MENU USER TEXT - USER TEXT LINE ON The size of the window can be changed independently - EDIT TEXT from other inserts. - CLEAR TEXT (NO UNDO) • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line - POSITION –...
  • Page 149 Exit MENU USER TEXT - USER TEXT LINE ON Use exit to return to the main menu. - EDIT TEXT • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line - CLEAR TEXT (NO UNDO) – EXIT and press the Í or Ì keys. - POSITION - SIZE SMALL...

  • Page 150: Timecode Menu

    10.4.10 Timecode Menu 11:24:30/03 The IVS can burn the film camera‘s timecode into the video assist image to create a direct link to the post production. MENU TIME CODE TIME -> - TIME CODE TIME ON - POSITION It is possible to insert either timecode, which is related to - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND...
  • Page 151 MENU TIME CODE TIME -> - TIME CODE TIME ON Note: The frame information (the last two digits of the - POSITION timecode display) is only active if timecode is - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED actually recorded on film. If there is no time- - FRAME COUNTER VIDEO code recording on film, because for example...
  • Page 152 Position MENU TIME CODE TIME - TIME CODE TIME ON The window can be positioned anywhere on the monitor -> - POSITION screen. - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line - FRAME COUNTER VIDEO –...
  • Page 153 Background MENU TIME CODE TIME - TIME CODE TIME ON The background of the window can be set electronically - POSITION to black in normal display mode or to white in inverse - SIZE SMALL -> - BACKGROUND BOXED mode (BOXED) to improve the readability. If this is not - FRAME COUNTER VIDEO activated, the area around the text is the normal video...
  • Page 154 To have the timecode count related to the film camera, select In case of “Frame counter Film“ there will be a / before the the mode “Frame counter Film“ which is often referred to frame count (the last two digits of the timecode display), in as “film related timecode“.
  • Page 155 Exit MENU TIME CODE TIME - TIME CODE TIME ON Return to the main menu using Exit. - POSITION • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë to the line - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED – EXIT and press the key Í or Ì. - FRAME COUNTER VIDEO ->...

  • Page 156: User Bits Menu

    10.4.11 USER BITS Menu 100297C1 The IVS can insert the User Bits of the film camera’s timecode into the video assist image to create a direct link to the MENU TIME CODE UB -> - TIME CODE UB post production. - POSITION - SIZE SMALL...
  • Page 157 TC Ubit MENU TIME CODE UB -> - TIME CODE UB This sub menu line switches the insertion of User Bit data - POSITION on (ON) and off (OFF) independently of other inserted data. - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED •...
  • Page 158 Size MENU TIME CODE UB - TIME CODE UB The size of the window can be changed independently from - POSITION other inserts. -> - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED • Move the cursor > with the keys Ê and Ë keys to the - EXIT line –...
  • Page 159 Exit MENU TIME CODE UB - TIME CODE UB Return to the main menu using Exit. - POSITION • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED – EXIT and press the Í or Ì keys. ->...

  • Page 160: Pull-Down Menu

    10.4.12 Pull-Down Menu The IVS can generate information on whether the current video image corresponds to a new film frame or whether MENU PULL DOWN -> - PULL DOWN it is a repeated video image. The Pull-Down information - POSITION displays that in man readable form.
  • Page 161 In practice the most important case is a film camera speed of 23.976 fps and a NTSC video assist. This creates the situation described in the drawing. Film Film Film Film From the first film frame, two video fields are derived, the second film frame, three video fields are derived, from the next film frame, two video fields and so on.
  • Page 162 Pull-Down MENU PULL DOWN -> - PULL DOWN This sub menu line switches the insertion of pull down - POSITION information on (ON) and off (OFF) independently of other - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED inserted data. - EXIT • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line –...
  • Page 163 Size MENU PULL DOWN - PULL DOWN The size of the window can be changed independently - POSITION from other inserts. -> - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line –...
  • Page 164 Exit MENU PULL DOWN - PULL DOWN Return to the main menu using Exit. - POSITION • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line - SIZE SMALL - BACKGROUND BOXED – EXIT and press the Í or Ì keys. ->...

  • Page 165: Vitc Line Menu

    10.4.13 VITC Line Menu The IVS can convert the timecode, which can also be displayed man-readable in the video image, into machine MENU VITC LINE readable VITC (Vertical Interval Time-Code) and place it -> - VITC LINE - POSITION 1 in non visible video lines.
  • Page 166 VITC MENU VITC LINE -> - VITC LINE This sub menu line switches the insertion of VITC on (ON) - POSITION 1 and off (OFF). - POSITION 2 • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line - EXIT –...
  • Page 167 Position 2 MENU VITC LINE - VITC LINE The insertion of VITC can be on single or multiple lines - POSITION 1 between lines 6 and 22. If the same line number is -> - POSITION 2 selected on both position 1 and position 2, the insertion - EXIT will be single line;...

  • Page 168: White Line Menu

    10.4.14 White Line Menu The IVS can generate information on whether the current video image corresponds to a new film frame or whether MENU WHITE LINE -> - WHITE LINE it is a repeated video image. The White Line flag displays - POSITION this in machine readable form.
  • Page 169 From the first film frame, two video fields are derived, the Note: The insertion of White Line flags is only done, second film frame, three video fields are derived, from the when timecode is actually recorded on film. If next film frame, two video fields and so on. there is no timecode recording, for example because the camera is not running on a time- The White Line flag works as follows:...
  • Page 170 White Line MENU WHITE LINE -> - WHITE INE This sub menu line switches the insertion of White Lines - POSITION on (ON) and off (OFF). - EXIT • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line –...
  • Page 171 Exit MENU WHITE LINE - WHITE INE Return to the main menu using Exit. - POSITION • Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line -> - EXIT – EXIT and press the Í or Ì keys. Note: Pressing the Enter/Insert key Ñ...

  • Page 173: Timecode

    11.Timecode The ARRIFLEX 416 is equipped with a TC generator which For Timecode operation, please make sure that produces 80bit Timecode with a data structure conforming the magazine is equipped with a Timecode to SMPTE RP136, Format Type C. The TC generator is set exposure module K2.55034.0.

  • Page 174: Increased Accuracy Of The Tc Generator

    • Using the “MODE“ key switch to Mode 4 aphoto (Timecode time) • Plug the cable with the TC signal into the “TCC“ socket aphoto. The last two entries on the indicator show a blinking “EC“ (external code). If the LTC signal is correctly transferred the indication “CC“...

  • Page 175: Tc Output

    TC Output Timecode and ESU-1 TC information is constantly available as 80bit LTC on the When using the external synchronization unit ESU-1 for “TCC“ socket. Output signal is in the LTC format. synchronizing the camera to other equipment, Timecode can still be recorded. The difference between the external From the TC output TC compatible equipment can be synchronization and the TC frame rate must be less than synchronized on the set once (for 8 hours) on the camera’s...

  • Page 176: Using Timecode

    Using Timecode For Timecode operation, please make sure that the magazine is equipped with a Timecode exposure module K2.55034.0. Turning on and off the TC Recording • Using the “MODE“ key aphoto, switch to Mode 4 (Timecode time). • Depress the “SET“ key for approx.

  • Page 177: Indicating Timecode Or User Bits

    Indicating Timecode or User Bits When TC is set at a Real Time frame rate (24 fps, 25 fps • Using the “MODE“ key switch to Mode 4 (Timecode & 30 fps) and the camera speed is changed to a Non time) or Mode 5 (Timecode User Bits).

  • Page 178: Overview Of The Display Indications Used In Timecode Operation

    Overview of the Display Indications used in Timecode Operation TC-Indication on the Display The “TC“ symbol has the following meanings: Timecode symbol (TC) solid Timecode is set and will be recorded when the camera is running No timecode symbol (TC) Timecode recording is turned off Timecode symbol (TC) Any TC Warning (see next section)
  • Page 179 TC Warnings A TC warning is displayed firstly as a blinking “TC“ symbol The four digits in the upper line display hexadecimal in the camera display. If the beeper volume is set to 1 or values (0 - 9 & A - F). Their meaning can be looked up in higher, a warning beep will sound in time with the blinking the following tables.
  • Page 180 Upper Line 1st Digit for TC Warnings Warning Remedy 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A b C d E F • • • • • • • • no valid TC frame rate set correct TC frame rate or switch off TC •...
  • Page 181 LTC-signal • • • • • • • • TC switched on but not set set TC • • • • • • • • TC not ready functional error have the camera checked at an authorised ARRI Service Centre...
  • Page 182 Kodak 7217 (Color Negative) The TCS levels of the most frequently used film types are Kodak 7218 (Color Negative) listed in the table or are availabe from the ARRI website. Kodak 7222 (B/W Negative) Kodak 7229 (Color Negative) Kodak 7231...
  • Page 183 Indicating Clock Adjustment If the 416 TC generator has been adjusted to an Ambient Clockit the capital letter “A” is displayed next to the TCS value in the second line of Mode 4 by pressing the “SEL“ key. A manual reset to default clock can be initiated by •...
  • Page 184 TC Buffer The ARRIFLEX 416 ensures not only high accuracy of the Timecode but also allows the TC clock to continue running while the camera is switched off as long as the camera is connected to a power supply. The TC generator needs a power supply of 10mA when the camera is switched off.

  • Page 185: Arriflex 416 Plus

    The ARRIFLEX 416 electronic side cover is easily exchanged with the extended version to convert it into an ARRIFLEX 416 Plus and vice versa. This is a workshop procedure and should be carried out at your rental facility or local ARRI Service Centre.

  • Page 186: Radio System

    This enables wireless communication of lens control and lens data information as well as remote control of the camera functions. The 416 Plus uses the latest ARRI WRS protocol which is denoted be a yellow rubber washer on the antenna aphoto. All ARRI WRS products can be upgraded to the new protocol –...
  • Page 187 To change the radio channel: send the camera for service. • With the camera off, set the channel and then turn the Red blinking rapidly Radio fault: another ARRI wireless system camera on. Or, is on the same channel nearby. Select another channel.

  • Page 188: Wireless Remote System

    12.3 Wireless Remote System status LED Zoom direction switch Focus Lens Motors Iris Both CLM-1 and CLM-2 motors can be used with the ARRIFLEX 416 Plus. • CLM-1 motors should be daisy-chained in series with one of the end motors connected to either (but not both) of the 416 Plus LCS bus connectors aphoto.
  • Page 189 Cables LC-M1, LC-M2, LC-Z1 and LC-Z2 are inter- changeable and differ only in appearance and length. The status LEDs indicate the following: Color Status Cable Appearance no motor connected LC-M1 Coiled, 1 m long outstretched motor connected but no control unit found LC-M2 Straight, 0.5 m long Green...

  • Page 190: And Clm-2 Motors

    CLM-2 Iris CLM-2 Focus WMU-3, WBU-3, WFU-3 and CLM-2 Motors WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 – Iris & Focus LC-F1...

  • Page 191: Wmu-3, Wbu-3, Wfu-3 And Clm-2 Motors

    CLM-2 Iris CLM-2 Focus 2 x WMU-3, WBU-3, WFU-3 and CLM-2 Motors WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 – Focus LC-F1 WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 – Iris...

  • Page 192: Zmu-3

    CLM-2 Iris CLM-2 Focus CLM-2 Zoom ZMU-3, WMU-3, WBU-3, WFU-3 and CLM-2 Motors WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 ZMU-3 Focus & Iris Zoom...

  • Page 193: And Wfu-3

    CLM-2 Iris CLM-2 Focus CLM-2 Zoom ZMU-3, WZB-3, WBU-3, WMU-3 and WFU-3 with CLM-2 Motors ZMU-3, WZB-3, WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 Zoom, Focus & Iris...

  • Page 194: Wha-2

    CLM-2 Iris CLM-2 Focus CLM-2 Zoom WHA-2, WFU-3, WZB-3, ZMU-3 and CLM-2 Motors WHA-2 + WFU-3 ZMU-3 Focus & Iris Zoom...

  • Page 195: Zmu-3, Wzb-3, Wbu-3, Wmu-3, Ldd-Fp

    CLM-2 Iris CLM-2 Focus CLM-2 Zoom ZMU-3, WZB-3, WBU-3, WMU-3, LDD-FP, WEB-3, WFU-3 and CLM-2 Motors ZMU-3, WZB-3, WBU-3, WMU-3, LDD-FP, WEB-3, WFU-3 Zoom, Focus, Iris and LDD-FP...

  • Page 196: Camera Remote Control

    12.4 Camera Remote Control Note: For details of how to use the RCU-1, WRC-1 and ESU-1, please see the instruction manuals supplied with these units. The 416 Plus can be remotely controlled by cable and via wireless remote control. Only one camera control unit may be used with the 416 Plus at any one time.

  • Page 197: Via Wireless Remote Control

    WRC-1 via wireless remote control WRC-1 + WMU-3...

  • Page 198: With Wha-2 Via Cable

    WRC-1 with WHA-2 via cable LC-M1 WRC-1 + WHA-2...

  • Page 199: With Wha-1

    WRC-1 with WHA-1 WRC-1 + WHA-1...

  • Page 200: 200

    RCU-1 KC39 RCU-1...

  • Page 201: Lens Data Display

    12.5 Lens Data Display Compatibility Lens Data Archive The ARRIFLEX 416 Plus can be used with the Lens Data The Lens Data Archive provides the key LDS features for Display for Focus Puller (LDD-FP) to display lens information any camera with any lens, as long as the LDD-FP, UMC-3 using the Lens Data Archive.
  • Page 202 accessory mounting points...

  • Page 203: Accessories

    1.Accessories Accessory Mounting Points On the camera body and on the electronic cover there are accessory mounting points. Various accessories can be mounted to them by using 3/8-16 screws. Check that the screws do not reach more than 9mm into the camera body from the contact surface aphoto, otherwise the camera may accessory mounting points be damaged.

  • Page 204: Work Light Wl-3

    Work Light WL-3 • Screw the work light into the Accessory Rosette. • Connect the plug to an “RS” socket. • Bend the flexible arm, to bring the work light into the desired position. The work light can be turned on and off with the ring on the lamp head aphoto.

  • Page 205: Remote "Run" Switch Rs-4

    Remote “RUN” Switch RS-4 • Attach the remote “RUN” switch with the spring clamp (e.g. to the pan handle). aphoto • Plug the RS-4 plug into an “RS” socket. The RS-4 cable can be extended by 3m/9ft by use of the KC-40 Extension Cable (K2.47207.0) RS-4...

  • Page 206: External Synchronization Unit Esu-1

    External Synchronization Unit ESU-1 The external synchronization unit ESU-1 can be aphoto used with the ARRIFLEX 416 as well as with the 235, the 435 models, 535, 535B and 16SR 3/Advanced. It allows the camera to be synchronised to other equipment such as TV monitors.

  • Page 207: Remote Control Unit Rcu-1

    Remote Control Unit RCU-1 The RCU-1 is a practical remote control unit for aphoto use with all of the latest generation ARRIFLEX camera models. It can be used in all applications that call for an uncompli- cated, quick, sturdy and yet still comprehensive remote control. Complete programs can easily be created to control changing of frame rate over a certain period of time.

  • Page 208: Wireless Remote Control Wrc-1

    Wireless Remote Control WRC-1 IRIS sliding switch The Wireless Remote Control WRC-1 is a handy remote control unit for use with all of the latest generation of WRC/CAM sliding switch ARRIFLEX camera models: ARRIFLEX 16SR 3/Advanced, 16SR 3 HS/Advanced, 535, 535B, 235, 435ES, 435 READY-LED Advanced, 435 Xtreme and the ARRIFLEX 416.
  • Page 209 The WRC-1 is the perfect addition to the ARRI Wireless Remote System. Connected to the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-2, WMU-3) it enables all functions to be remotely controlled. The WRC-1 can also be connected to the camera via cable using the Wireless Handgrip Attachment WHA-2.

  • Page 211: Maintenance

    1.Maintenance When maintaining and cleaning the camera and accessories, pay careful attention to the following notes and tips: • Always disconnect the camera from the power supply. • When cleaning the film movement, do not exert too • Clean the camera and accessories only on a clean and much pressure.

  • Page 212: Camera

    To clean the film gate • Remove the layer of emulsion from the film gate with a plastic rod (e.g. the ARRI film gate cleaner). Under no circumstances use hard or metal objects. • When cleaning, pay particular attention to the area of...
  • Page 213 Cleaning the Field Lens field lens • Briefly press the “PHASE” button, to position the shutter fibre screen to protect the mirror surface from damage as far as possible. • Before cleaning the field lens, switch the camera’s main tongue switch off and disconnect from the power supply! •...

  • Page 214: Magazine

    Magazine Cleaning the Throat Assembly The magazine throat assembly can be aphoto screw sprockets disassembled for cleaning. • Remove the two screws beside the top and bottom corners of the pressure plate aphoto. • Open the take-up side door and fully loosen the screw between the two sprocket rollers aphoto.
  • Page 215 pressure plate assembly from the back guide rollers in magazine screw guide rollers in magazine film running surfaces film running surfaces...
  • Page 216 Timecode Exposure Module For Timecode operation, make sure that the lens of the exposure mode is clean. • To clean the lens, swing it out as shown aphoto clean it. • Make sure that there are no foreign objects, e.g. film dust beneath the flap aphoto.

  • Page 217: Appendix

    1.Appendix The frame rate of the camera is constantly monitored while Fuses it is running. If the actual frame rate deviates from the set frame rate, the operation control indicator glows red, a The ARRIFLEX 416 is equipped with self-resetting red LED is seen in the viewfinder and the camera display automatic fuses.
  • Page 218 Error text in display Error text in IVS Problem Error LooP.S Magazine film loop too short magazine film loop too short Error LooP.L Magazine film loop too long magazine film loop too long Error CntL Controller Error internal controller limits have been exceeded, check if camera is jammed Error CASS Magazine error...
  • Page 219 Problem Cause Remedy Scratches on the emulsion side of the negative In the image area, Dirty or damaged cross bars Clean or, if defective, replace the film gate over several frames on the film gate In the image area, Upper or lower film loop too long, Check the loop length of the magazine short and periodically recurring film touches inside of magazine throat...
  • Page 220 Take magazine to ARRI Service Centre (image problem confined to one magazine)
  • Page 221 Problem Cause Remedy Problems at extremely low temperatures Damage to the film Greatly reduced tensile strength and increased The camera, battery and particularly the film stock brittleness of raw stock In temperatures must be protected from extreme cold. under -15°C (5° F) especially, When a cold camera is brought into a warmer and a change in the film’s friction properties occurs.

  • Page 223: Technical Data

    1.TechnicalData Film Format Movement Super 16 mm, conforming to DIN 15602 and ISO-5768-1998 Silent precision movement, single pull down claw, Magazine single registration pin. Pull down pitch adjustable 416 Shoulder Magazine 120/400 (SHM-3) forward only, up to 75 fps Speed Range Lens Mount 1-75 fps forwards only (quartz stabilized) 54mm PL-mount (positive locking)
  • Page 224 Operating Temperature Range Dimensions -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F) Length with magazine & viewfinder, without lens: ......405mm (16”) Power Supply Width with viewfinder on the left: (w/o handgrip) ............220mm (8 5/8”) 24 V DC (with handgrip) ............282mm (11 1/8”) Acceptable voltage range: ............

  • Page 225: Order Numbers

    1.OrderNumbers ARRIFLEX 416 Camera Body & SV-2 viewfinder ........ K0.60038.0 Support rods 240mm, ø 19mm ............K2.43046.0 ARRIFLEX 416 Plus Camera Body & SV-2 viewfinder ......K0.60037.0 Support rods 240mm, ø 15mm ............K2.21958.0 ARRIFLEX 416 Camera Body only ............. K1.66000.0 Support rods 340mm, ø...
  • Page 226 Magazines Accessories 416 Shoulder Magazine 120/400 (SHM-3) ........K2.55026.0 Accessory Power Box APB ............... K2.54177.0 Timecode exposure module .............. K2.55034.0 External Display EXD-1 ..............K2.55013.0 External synchronization unit ESU-1 ..........K2.46006.0 Optical Accessories Remote switch RS-4 ................. K2.46942.0 4“ x 4“ light-weight matte box LMB-3 ..........K2.44471.0 Remote control unit RCU-1 ...............

  • Page 227: Arri Service

    1.ARRIService GB ....ARRI (GB) Ltd. 2 Highbridge Oxford Road Germany ..Arnold & Richter Uxbridge Cine Technik Middlesex, UB8 1LX Türkenstraße 89 phone: (0) 1895 457 000 D-80799 München fax: (0) 1895 457 001 phone: +49 (089) 3809-0 E-mail: sales@arri-gb.com fax: +49 (089) 3809-1244 Italy ....

  • Page 229: Index

    1.Index 24 V accessories ............ 33 416 riser ............23, 26 BACKGROUND ........... 153 50 Hz ..............45 ballast ..............45 60 Hz ..............45 bars, color ............119 BAT ............29, 53, 59 battery ............28, 29, 30 accessories ............203 cable ..............
  • Page 230 cable warning ............103 DIMMER ............70, 71 camera dioptre running .............. 55 adjusting ............51 stopping ............. 55 discharge lamps ............. 45 camera body ............43 display camera operation ........... 55 display modes ............. 58 camera remote control .......... 196 display symbols ...........
  • Page 231 feed side ............... 35 forward guide roller ..........37 fibre screen ............213 fps ................ 59 exchanging ............46 frame counter ............153 field lens cleaning ..........213 film ..............154 film core ..............36 video ..............154 film core slit ............38 frame rate ............
  • Page 232 image KC-20-S ............29, 30 inverting ............. 53 KC-29-S ............29, 30 image orientation compensation ......52 keypad manually ............52 brightness ............58 reactivating ............52 inching ..............57 IND ............... 88 lay-on roller arm ............ 38 indoor ..............89 LDB ..............
  • Page 233 lightweight support rods ......... 26 magazine ............35, 214 line interpolation ..........122 attaching ............47 LMS-2 ..............24 cover ..............35 load/store menu ..........108 feed side............. 35 LOAD SET ............109 loading .............. 35 load settings ............109 opening cover .............
  • Page 234 mode 2 ............58, 63 one push white ..........73, 91 mode 3 ............64, 65 operation............... 55 mode 4 ............58, 67 operational parameters mode 5 ............58, 68 displaying ............57 mode 6 ............68, 69 setting ..............57 mode 7 ............
  • Page 235 PS/CCU ............59, 63 PS mode ..............63 safety catch............35 pull-down menu ........... 160 safety instructions ............. 7 SCH-2 ..............22 SEL ............57, 62, 63 radio channel ............187 sensitivity setting ........... 182 radio system ............186 sensitivity switch ............. 38 RCU-1 ..........
  • Page 236 stopping camera ............ 55 timecode exposure module ........226 STORD ..............133 cleaning ............216 STORE SET ............108 timecode menu ............. 150 Super 16 ............... 49 timecode recording support handle ............24 switching on off ........... 67 support rods ............26 turning on/off ...........
  • Page 237 VBS mode ............. 79 sharpening ............122 VBS out ..............79 standard controls ..........85 video ..............153 status line ............136 adjustment ............120 store ..............133 aligning image ............ 87 storing images ..........134 background for additional lines ......142 switching on / off ..........
  • Page 238 viewfinder manual, blue ..........93, 116 adjusting ............51 manual, red ..........92, 115 viewfinder arm ............51 one push white ..........91, 114 extending ............52 outdoor ............89, 113 swivelling............51 white level ........... 125, 131 viewfinder system ........... 50 white line menu ............
  • Page 239 IVS Quick Reference mini-monitor flicker-free on/off white balance gain control activate on screen program mode or store position connector outdoor/indoor of inserted window or store user text outdoor/manual increase gain or cursor up or move inserted window up or increase blue increase format numbers or go to submenu or increase values or increase red...
  • Page 240 © ARRI 2006 Ident-No. K5.66324.0 available languages: English ARNOLD & RICHTER CINE TECHNIK Türkenstr. 89 • D-80799 München Phone +49 – 089 – 38 09 – 0 • Fax +49 – 089 – 38 09 – 12 44...

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