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  • Page 1 p r o d X T R User’s Guide September 2002...
  • Page 2 fitness for a particular purpose, quality, or merchantability. Under no cir- cumstances shall Aaton or its licensors be liable to the user of this manual or any other person for any incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this manual or the operation of the equipment described therein, whether arising out of breach of warranty, breach of contract, or otherwise.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Motor Side LCD Control Panel - Quick Reference THE CAMERA BODY 2.1 Lenses ArriPL Lens Port Installing the Lens Aaton Lens Port 2.2 Viewing System Viewfinder Options Attaching the Extension Finder Viewfinder Tension Adjustments Adjusting the Diopter The Eyepiece Shutter...
  • Page 4 2.9 Lightmeter Display Operation Using the Lightmeter without Running Film Testing and Adjusting the Meter Turning the Lightmeter Off 2.10 LCD Control Panel and Jog The Aaton Jog Understanding the Control Panel Aatonite AatonCode ASA Setting Battery Voltage Camera Preset Speed Camera Specific Speed...
  • Page 5 Feed Side - In the Changing Bag Take-up Side - In Daylight 3.6 The GX 800 ft mag Feed side, loading Take-up side, loading Mag ID Footage THE AATON SYSTEM 4.1 Camera Configurations 15mm Front Rods Sliding Bridgeplate 4.2 Handgrip Mounting the Handgrip Handgrip On/Off Functions Handgrip Adjustments 4.3 Tripod Use...
  • Page 6 4.4 Shoulder Operation 4.5 Carrying Handle 3/8 Accessory Screw Mounting from the Carrying Handle Tape Measure Stud 4.6 Transport 4.7 Extreme Conditions Cold Weather Warm Weather CLEANING 5.1 Lens Lens Elements Lens Exterior Mounting Surface 5.2 Body Exterior Mounting Surfaces Camera Gate 5.3 Viewing System Viewing Screen...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Film Processing 6.3 Shooting Super16 Selecting a Film Stock Lenses Lighting Exposure 6.4 Super16 Field Conversions Before You Begin Procedure AATONCODE 7.1 Concept 7.2 The Internal Clock 7.3 OriginCplus 7.4 Initializing AatonCode in the Camera Using the OriginCplus - Recommended Method Using an External SMPTE Device 7.5 Monitoring and Maintaining AatonCode Monitoring AatonCode with OriginCplus...

  • Page 9: System Features And Controls

    SYSTEM FEATURES AND CONTROLS...

  • Page 10: Front View

    Beamsplitter Access Cap covers the port which accesses the beamsplitter adjustment screw. CCD Cover accesses the CCD head. PL Lens Port standard mounting system for XTRprod.XTRprod. Wooden Handgrip allows for comfortable handheld operation. Eyepiece Lock Ring fastens interchangeable standard and extension finders.

  • Page 11: General Overview

    GENERAL OVERVIEW 1.2 BACK VIEW Magnetic Drive provides magnetic magazine coupling. Mag Release Lever releases the magazine for removal. Amph9 accessory input provides +/-, Hz, and camera run functions. Manual Iris Lever controls CCD iris operation. Lemo14 connects CCD head to the CCD control unit. Battery Lock Screw fastens the on-board battery to the camera body.

  • Page 12: Battery Side

    1.3 BATTERY SIDE CCD Control Unit fastens to the body for CCD operation. CCD On/Off powers the CCD assist. Switch off to conserve battery life. Carrying handle includes tape measure stud, 3/8-16 accessory hole and adjusting tools. Diopter Set Ring adjusts the diopter setting of the viewfinder to the operator's eye.

  • Page 13: Motor Side

    Motor triphase salarium, low power consumption. 3-75 fps operation. Aaton Jog provides quick adjustment of Aatonite, ASA, speed, phasing, footage. AatonCode Led flashes each second if the timecode has been initialized in the camera.

  • Page 14: Lcd Control Panel - Quick Reference

    1.5 LCD CONTROL PANEL - QUICK REFERENCE SYNC EX/VAR Fps/Ft Show time batt/iso Elapse IN SHOW MODE 24’ - 080 Camera speed and Remaining footage (default mode) ISO = 100 Film ASA (1 x Batt/Iso) Batt = 10’4 Battery voltage (2 x Batt/Iso) Ela = 042 Elapsed footage during last take...
  • Page 15 GENERAL OVERVIEW...

  • Page 17: The Camera Body

    THE CAMERA BODY...

  • Page 18: Lenses

    2.1 LENSES The XTRprod’s flexible lens mounting system allows for the use of a wide variety of 16mm, 35mm and still-photographic lenses. Flange focal distance Refers to the critical distance 2.1.1 ArriPL Lens Port from the lens seat to the film The ArriPL lens port is the standard mounting system delivered wi- plane.

  • Page 19: Aaton Lens Port

    2.1.3 Aaton Lens Port The XTRprod can also be equipped with an Aaton lens port. In or- der to install the Aaton port, the ArriPL lens seat and locking ring must first be removed.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Extension Finder

    (neutral, + 3 or - 3 diopters) and the corresponding cable. 2.2.2 Attaching the Extension Finder In order to use an extension finder on the XTRprod, the standard eyepiece must first be removed. To remove the eyepiece, locate the eyepiece lock ring, marked A in the photo below.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Diopter

    THE CAMERA BODY clockwise; to decrease the tension, rotate the adjusting ring counter- clockwise. 2.2.4 Adjusting the Diopter Before shooting, the diopter setting of the viewfinder should be ad- justed to the operator’s eye. To set the diopter (d) look through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter set ring until the edge of the cross-hair is at its sharpest point.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Viewing Horizon

    2.2.7 Viewing Screen Checking your Viewing Horizon The unique concave design of the Aaton fiber optic viewing screen here is a simple means of deter- gives it its superior sharpness and lucid quality. If your viewing mining whether adjustment of the horizon needs to be made.

  • Page 23: Changing The Viewing Screen

    THE CAMERA BODY 2.2.8 Changing the Viewing Screen The viewing screen is designed to be easily removed by the user for the purposes of interchanging or for cleaning. To remove the screen, unscrew the black tool marked Vw located in the hollow at the rear of the camera’s carrying handle.

  • Page 24: Aatonite Illumination

    2.2.10 Aatonite Illumination The XTRprod features illuminated viewing screen markings referred to as Aatonite. The level of illumination is adjustable by the user via the Jog wheel, which is located to the right of the motor. To operate Aatonite, power the body and switch the run/test switch to test posi- tion and off again to turn on the camera electronics.

  • Page 25: Mirror Shutter

    THE CAMERA BODY running. The configuration of illuminated markings will differ slightly bet- ween screen types. Refer to the screen illustration on page 21 for a specific description of each screen type along with its corresponding Aatonite markings. 2.3 MIRROR SHUTTER 2.3.1 Concept The reflex mirror shutter is designed to provide an optical path to the viewfinder while the claw movement advances the film to the...

  • Page 26: Film Gate And Pulldown Claw

    All Aaton cameras incorporate a patented means of advancing the film called a co-planar claw movement. By utilizing this technique, Aaton is able to achieve an ultra-precise pulldown with a minimal number of moving parts. The co-planar concept is the key to the ca- mera’s low-noise operation.

  • Page 27: Flange Focal Distance Adjustment

    The result could be a visible hair in the pictu- re area and an unuseable shot. Aaton has taken steps in the design of their magazines and gate as- sembly to ensure hair and dust-free images. The Aaton magazine features a twistless film path with little sprocket contact, which mi-...

  • Page 28: Polishing A Spacer

    FFD of your camera. 2.5.2 Polishing a Spacer In order to fine-adjust the thickness of a specific spacer, Aaton car- ries a specific tool (ref 09 202 92) designed to hold the spacer firmly and evenly against Emery paper. When polishing a spacer, always work on a perfectly flat worktable or stone, and be sure to hold the...

  • Page 29: Flange Focal Distances

    -8 / -17 microns 2.6 THE MAGAZINE The Aaton magazine holds 400 ft (122m) of standard 16mm or Su- per16 film. Shooting at 24 fps, a 400 ft roll will run for 10.5 mi- nutes; shooting 30 fps, the same roll will run for approximately 9 minutes.

  • Page 30: Removing The Magazine

    Pull the magazine straight off the camera with your right hand. 2.7 POWER XTRprod body requires only 12 volts for all aspects of operation. One standard Aaton on-board (12V 3,2 ah rechargeable Nimh) will power the camera, CCD and any accessories which are connected to the body’s accessory inputs (such as zoom controls, speed controls...

  • Page 31: Installing The Battery On The Camera

    Nimh cells of today. 2.7.3 Other Power Options Since the XTRprod power input is a standard 4pin XLR type, a great variety of 12-14 volt sources can be used to power the camera. This includes AC power supplies, battery blocks, lithium cells and...

  • Page 32: Motor

    • If your batteries will not be used for long periods of time, always store them in a cool, The tri-phase samarium motor design of the XTRprod provides low po- dry environment fully charged. wer consumption and improved stability at high speeds. The body is ca- pable of speeds between 3 and 75 fps with a standard 12V battery.

  • Page 33: Using External Speed Devices

    Overcranking in such a way, however, will increa- se mechanism wear, increase noise and compromise image registra- tion. Aaton urges to avoid such usage at all cost and will not be res- ponsible for the resulting damage that may occur. This top speed...

  • Page 34: Lightmeter

    2.9 LIGHTMETER The XTRprod is equipped with an internal lightmeter that is desi- gned to read the quantity of light reflected off the film itself. For ad- ded accuracy, the meter measures the light by means of two photo- cells.

  • Page 35: Using The Lightmeter Without Running Film

    But you need to know that the rotate 180° allowing light from the lens to reach the film and a rea- XTRprod chamber is still not ding to be taken by the meter. Adjust the lens iris until the center...

  • Page 36: Turning The Lightmeter Off

    2.10 LCD CONTROL PANEL AND JOG 2.10.1 The Aaton Jog Located to the immediate right of the motor, the Aaton jog is a small wheel designed to simplify many user functions. When used in conjunction with the control panel, the jog allows quick adjust- ment of some of the otherwise time-consuming parameters (such as the setting of a precise 5-digit speed or a film short end)

  • Page 37: Aatonite

    2.10.4 AatonCode As a standard feature, the XTRprod is equipped with the capability of recording AatonCode in-camera time. Timecode information is exposed onto the film by means of seven micro-diodes, which are re- layed, by means of fiber optics, into the gate above the claw to the...

  • Page 38: Asa Setting

    duction ID, then the camera’s equipment #, in that order. 2.10.5 ASA Setting When using the internal lightmeter and/or AatonCode in the XTR- prod, the ASA (ISO) setting must be adjusted to the exposure index of the film stock being used. The ISO selector on the LCD control panel provides settings between 25 and 1000 ASA.

  • Page 39: Speed Phasing

    THE CAMERA BODY lection of any .001 incremented crystal speed between 3.000 and 75.000 fps via the jog. To set the camera to be driven from an external source (such as film/video synchronizer or external speed control), press SET, then EX/VAR twice.

  • Page 40: Mag Id

    10 seconds. 2.10.13 Mag ID The XTRprod will recall the footage according to the mag ID, whi- ch distinguishes seven magazines (A through G). To check the ID of a particular mag, as read from the control panel, press button MAG twice;...

  • Page 41: Led Indicators

    THE CAMERA BODY 2.11 LED INDICATORS The XTRprod utilizes LED indicators in three locations to convey infor- mation: in the viewfinder and on both left and right outsides of the ca- mera body. Displaying a 5 Digit Speed If the XTRprod is set to a 2.11.1 Position and Meaning of the Diodes...

  • Page 42: End-Of-Film Warning Sequence

    PBX housing and can be used with an on- board battery. 2.12.1 Installing the Control Unit The VSA control unit can be easily attached onto the XTRprod in a few seconds without the need for adjustment. Remove the two allen screws located on the PBX immediately below...

  • Page 43: The Internal Beamsplitter

    The control unit can remain permanently attached to the XTRprod without adding discernable bulk or weight. Simply keep the unit turned off and the beamsplitter retracted (see below) when video as- sist is not needed.

  • Page 44: The Beamsplitter Axis Adjustment

    one turn in the opposite direction to complete the adjustment. By backing the beamsplitter off its stop, fine centering of the CCD tar- get is maintained and the beamsplitter itself is less susceptive to resi- dual shocks caused by a drop or sudden jolt. Positioning the beamsplitter for video use - the adjusting screw should be rotated counter-clockwise to move the glass in place.

  • Page 45: The Manual Iris

    The VSA assist draws, because of its color, frame-store and timecode capabilities, 750ma when powered. This translates into approxima- tely 3 to 4 hours of operation (without the XTRprod running) from one 12V 3,2 ah on-board battery. For this reason, it is recommen- ded to use a battery block or AC power supply when using the VSA for long periods of time.
  • Page 46 If you own a VSA, however, and feel that you would need to remove the assembly frequently, this procedure can be demonsrated and taught to you by an Aaton technician. Contact your Aaton re- presentative for further details. • 1 - Unscrew the four allen screws as indicated in the diagram be- low and remove the PBX cover plate and rubber gasket.
  • Page 47 THE CAMERA BODY • 2 - Remove the four screws which hold the CCD cover onto the battery side of the camera and carefully remove the CCD cover. Vis de réglage de la • 3 - Check that the exposed lens of the CCD head assembly is free lame vidéo of dust particles.
  • Page 48 • 7 - Plug the control unit into the PBX and fasten it to the body with three allen screws. Connect a BNC cable to a monitor and po- wer the XTRprod. Turn on the toggle switch of the CCD assist; the yellow diode should light. You should also see an image of the vie- wing screen on the monitor.

  • Page 49: The Vsa Color Ccd Assist

    THE CAMERA BODY • 9 - If the CCD image is centered in the monitor, your adjustment is complete. However, if the image is off to one side, the beamsplit- ter axis adjustment needs to be reset. Follow the directions under 14.4 The Beamsplitter Axis Adjustment to recenter the image.

  • Page 50: Menu Operation

    a telecine, no need also to have developped the rushes you won't use. 2.12.9 Menu Operation (V5.00) The control unit contains seven operator buttons: up, down, left, right arrows, menu on and exit keys. - Press On to switch on the video assist - Press menu to the have the menu displayed.
  • Page 51 THE CAMERA BODY you can increase or decrease the gain from -155 to + 100 Use arrows to proceed. DATE - Date allows you to choose the position of the current date inser- Vitc lines • First line is the video timeco- tion inside the video image.
  • Page 52 10 to 60 minutes. Use arrows to proceed. - Vitc Position allows you to choose the position of the Vitc lines. Choose between line 10 and 19 in PAL (Aaton recommends line 19), between 13 and 19 in NTSC.
  • Page 53 THE CAMERA BODY...

  • Page 55: The Magazine

    THE MAGAZINE...

  • Page 56: Concept

    3.2.1 DX Magazines Since the introduction of the XTR in 1984, only DX magazines ha- ve been manufactured by Aaton, all of which can be used on today's XTRprod (approximate ser #3500 and above). The DX code distin- guishes this magazine from earlier designs. D refers to its emulsion- out Super16-safe coaxial roller (further explained below).

  • Page 57: Pressure Plate System

    THE MAGAZINE sitive high speed stocks, as is the case with the LTR and some other manufacturers' magazines, has been known to cause grain fracturing and a resulting abnormal exposure of the film in that area.) 3.3 PRESSURE PLATE SYSTEM The DX magazine features two pressure plates which are located at the front of the nose of the magazine.

  • Page 58: Mag Identification System

    Install the appropriate receivers as necessa- ry. Remember to change the letter decal on the outside of the feed side door to match the new ID. For spare decals, contact your Aaton representative. 3.5 LOADING...

  • Page 59: Feed Side - In The Changing Bag

    THE MAGAZINE The straightforward design of the DX magazine allows for quick, easy loading and an absolute minimum amount of threading in the dark. The film does not need to be cut in preparation for loading. 3.5.1 Feed Side - In the Changing Bag Care for your Changing •...

  • Page 60: Take-Up Side - In Daylight

    • Remove the magazine from the changing bag. 3.5.2 Take-up Side - In Daylight • Unfasten the take-up door lock by rotating downward and open the door. • Release the doors of the upper and lower pinch rollers by pressing the white buttons and gently pulling open.
  • Page 61 THE MAGAZINE • Hold the lower sprocket with your right thumb and rotate the ta- ke-up core counter-clockwise to remove any slack. • Thread the film around the upper sprocket and adjust the loop until its taut length is 14 to 15 frames long outside of the nose. The Two-Finger Rule When loading the take-up side When the proper length is achieved, close the upper pinch roller un-...

  • Page 62: Feed Side, Loading

    If you need these cores you can ask your Kodak dealer. The 2 inch core can be used but Aaton ad- vises against it. The loop has to be adjusted to 14-15 perfs. Do not...

  • Page 63: Mag Identification System

    C 2127 ) allows to adjust the LCD display of the camera indicate the remaining on 800 ft. With the earlier XTRprod, you must install this new footage in the 800 ft software ( delivered with the magazine ).

  • Page 65: The Aaton System

    THE AATON SYSTEM...

  • Page 66: Camera Configurations

    Aaton manufactures 60mm and 120mm length rods that screw di- rectly into the front housing of XTRprod underneath the lens port. The 15mm front rod system is recommended when standard size lenses and accessories are to be used or when quick conversion bet- ween tripod and handheld modes is necessary.

  • Page 67: Handgrip

    THE AATON SYSTEM Standard bridgeplates from Aaton, Arri and other manufacturers can be attached to the XTRprod by means of the 3/8-16 tripod recep- ticle on the underside of the camera. The sliding bridgeplate system is recommended when large 35mm lenses and accessories are to be used, when using a geared head or when the highest possible production value is neccessary.

  • Page 68: Handgrip Adjustments

    4.3 TRIPOD USE In order to use the XTRprod on a standard tripod, the tripod's quick release plate must be fastened to the underside of the camera body with its standard 3/8-16 screw. Make sure to use only a quick release plate screw provided by the manufacturer;...

  • Page 69: Carrying Handle

    THE AATON SYSTEM shoulder to tripod operating modes. 4.5 CARRYING HANDLE The carrying handle of the XTRprod is reinforced to safely accommodate any carrying, operating or mounting situation. 4.5.1 3/8 Accessory Screw The handle features a 3/8-16 insert to receive accessories such as french flags and lightweight monitors.

  • Page 70: Transport

    which is positioned between the rods directly behind the 3/8 insert. To use this stud, pull it up and fasten the ring of a standard assis- tant's tape measure around it; the stud holds the tape measure zero point precisely at the film plane. 4.6 TRANSPORT One often overlooked, yet vital factor in the proper functioning and lon- gevity of your camera equipment is your transportation practices.

  • Page 71: Extreme Conditions

    Choose a case design that, not only meets your shipping and travel requirements, but allows you maximum flexibility and comfort out in the field. Check with your Aaton agent to determine the case configuration that best suits your needs. 4.7 EXTREME CONDITIONS Certain precautions should be taken in order to achieve maximum per- formance when operating the XTRprod in extreme or adverse conditions.

  • Page 72: Warm Weather

    temperatures at all times during a cold weather shoot. 7.2 Warm Weather To keep the temperature of the camera body down, avoid having the camera exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time by using a barney, all-weather cover, or some form of shading, like an umbrella. Most importantly, keep raw stock and magazines in a dry cooler or in the coolest location available.
  • Page 73 THE AATON SYSTEM...

  • Page 75: Cleaning

    CLEANING...

  • Page 76: Lens

    5.1 LENS 5.1.1 Lens Elements The front and rear surfaces of your lenses should be inspected regu- larly and always kept clean of dust particles, smudges, fingerprints, Lens Cleaning Tips Avoid handling lens tissue on etc. First, blow off any large particles of debris using an air syringe. the surfaces which will contact Lens elements should then be cleaned using lens cleaning fluid with the lens.

  • Page 77: Camera Gate

    CLEANING port ring completely free of dirt and debris. Clean this surface, as well as the threads of the lens lock ring using alcohol or a multi-pur- pose cleaner applied to a Q-tip. 5.2.3 Camera Gate Warning ! Remember, the camera gate is The gate should be cleaned of film particles by means of a pointed a sensitive and high precision wooden or plastic orange stick.

  • Page 78: Eyepiece

    Finding the dirt There is a simple means of locating much of the dirt within your viewing system: Look through the viewfinder with no lens on the camera and adjust the diopter ring. If the dust particles remain in focus, they are most likely located on either side of the eyepiece.

  • Page 79: Viewfinder

    CLEANING 5.3.3 Viewfinder With the eyepiece off, look into the remaining viewfinder and clean the exposed element of the pechan prism using canned air or an air syringe. If dirt particles are still present, remove the viewfinder as- sembly from the camera by removing the four allen screws that hold the base of the viewfinder to the front housing.

  • Page 81: Super16

    SUPER16...

  • Page 82: The Format

    6.1 SUPER16 6.1.1 The Format Super16 is a means of utilizing the cost effectiveness of 16mm film for wide-screen applications. The 1.66 aspect of Super16 uses 20% more of the film surface by extending the picture into an area other- wise reserved for soundtrack or a second set of perforations.

  • Page 83: Maintaining High Quality

    film must be free from contact with transportation surfaces in all instances, whether it be in the camera, at the lab or on the telecine. The Aaton XTR camera series, since its debut in 1984, has been built for safe and trouble-free Super16 operation.

  • Page 84: Ordering Film

    6.2.3 Ordering Film When ordering raw stock from your distributor, make sure to speci- fy Super16 or single perf film. In the US, where 16mm double perf film is manufactured as standard, it is recommended to check stock of Super16 color negative 1-2 weeks prior to shooting. When orde- ring Super16 black &...

  • Page 85: Lighting

    35mm. 6.4 SUPER16 FIELD CONVERSIONS All XTR cameras, including the XTRprod are capable of both 16mm and Super16 operation. These cameras are designed to be field convertible; switchable between formats by the user in a few...

  • Page 86: Before You Begin

    • 1 loupe - approximately 5x magnification. • 1 standard metric Allen L-wrench set - sizes delivered with camera • 1 orange stick • 1 Port Alignment Tool * - part #09-100-62 for Aaton Port, #09- 100-61 for PL Port You'll also need the following equipment: •...

  • Page 87: Procedure

    4.2 Procedure • 1. Changing the Viewing Screen The XTRprod features an interchangeable viewing screen which al- lows the user to install a screen with the 16 or Super16 aspect mar- kings of his choice. See section Chnaging the viewing screen to pro- ceed.
  • Page 88 the aperture opening (indicated below in grey). Regardless of the screen or format, the entire full frame indicated on all screens, should be centered to the entire aperture opening of the camera gate. The tolerance for this alignment is approximately the thickness of a line of the screen.
  • Page 89 Fasten the screws, then loosen each 1/2 a turn in preparation for fine centering. • 4. (b) Shifting the Aaton Lens Port Follow the procedure below if your camera is equipped with an Aa- ton lens port.
  • Page 90 Shift the lens port by refastening the lens port ring utilizing the se- cond set of screw holes on both the lens port ring and the lens hol- der. The clockwise-side holes on both are for standard 16 positio- ning, the counter-clockwise holes are for Super16. Carefully replace the lens port ring and its shims, and install the three allen screws in the appropriate holes as detailed in the dia- gram.
  • Page 91 When the centering rod is aligned accordingly, firmly secure the screws of the lens port ring. On Aaton len ports, replace the lens lock ring by screwing it onto the lens port ring until it stops, then backing it off until the lock stop knob screw hole is at the 2 o'clock position.
  • Page 92 Position the camera body underneath the paper target with the lens port facing up towards the target. Use a block of wood or a spacer of sorts to position the camera so that the lens port is approximately parallel to the ceiling. Select the zoom lens that will be used most frequently with the ca- mera;...
  • Page 93 SUPER16...

  • Page 95: Aatoncode

    AATONCODE...

  • Page 96: Concept

    7.1 CONCEPT AatonCode, Aaton's proprietary in-camera timecode system, is re- corded in the XTRprod on the edge of the film between the perfora- tions in both matrix and man-readable form. As recorded in the ca- mera, AatonCode contains a six digit production ID, a SMPTE- compatible real time address (full date and time), a camera equip- ment ID and the running speed of the body.

  • Page 97: Origincplus

    AATON CODE me) for 8 hours. After 8 hours of keeping time, the yellow diode on the base of the XTRprod will flash once every four seconds, indica- ting that accurate time is no longer guaranteed. In order for the internal clock to operate, the camera must be powe- red before initialization.

  • Page 98: Using The Origincplus - Recommended Method

    • Make sure the camera has a battery attached. • Plug the Lemo5 cable of the OriginCplus into Lemo5 chassis mount on the base of the camera. On the XTRprod, the Lemo5 connector is located on the motor side to the lower left of the mo- tor.

  • Page 99: Using An External Smpte Device

    7.4.2 Using an External SMPTE Device • Make sure the XTRprod has a battery attached and is not running. • Choose the SMPTE timecode device that will be supplying the ti- mecode (such as a Fostex PD2 or a Nagra IVS-TC). Set the time of day and date, and set its clock to free run mode.

  • Page 100: Monitoring Aatoncode With Origincplus

    • Press * to monitor AatonCode drift. OriginCplus will compare its own timecode to that of XTRprod. OriginCplus will display Good, fair, bad or dif-time (different time) followed by the amount of drift in tenths of a frame.

  • Page 101: The Camera Assistant's Duties

    But OriginCplus may be too big and too powerful for such an usa- ge. So Aaton decided to built the GMT1, a mini SMPTE generator also designed to provide a timecode track for any sound recorder. The GMT1 is smaller than the OriginCplus, and it can work conti- nuously for 150 hours with just a standard 9V battery.

  • Page 102: Setting The Asa

    of the normal gate cleaning procedure, clean this area with a Q-tip and lens cleaning fluid to assure that no dust particles cover the LED array. The seven diodes will illuminate in test position whether or not ti- mecode is running in the camera. 8.7.2 Setting the ASA When changing magazines, make sure the ASA/ISO setting of the camera matches the film stock being used.
  • Page 103 AATON CODE...

  • Page 105: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 106 Viewing screen Interchangeable fiber optical screens available in 1.33, 1.66, 1.78 (16/9) and 1.85 aspect ratios and combinations thereof. Aatonite illuminated markings. Lens port Interchangeable hard fronts: ArriPL as standard. Aaton univer- sal and Panavision on option. Shutter Reflex mirror - multi-position 180°, 172.8°, 150°, 144°.

  • Page 107: Connector - Pin Attributions

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8.2 CONNECTOR - PIN ATTRIBUTIONS Fonctions Diagram Localisation Pin Attributions Lemo2 On/Off/Test Between the 1 Ground two motors. 2 Start Looking down. Lemo5 TimeCode Under 1 Ground Interface jog wheel. 2 Smpte In 3 ASCII In/Out 4 et 5l Not used Lemo6 Power Zoom Above the right...

  • Page 108: Available Viewing Screens

    AVAILABLE VIEWING SCREENS...
  • Page 109 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

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