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  • Page 1 LOCPRO 35 Instruction Manual As of: March 1999 LL ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPY RIGHT CD-ROM HEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION DISKS OR NTERNET SITES OR USED IN THEIR ENTIRE FORM OR IN EXCERPTS WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS WRITTEN AGREEMENT...
  • Page 2 adjusting lever focus knob video setting knob “Mode“ key Master Control Knob “Lamp“ key optics‘ cover sliding switch lamp cover display IR-Receiver “Reset“ key “Film“ key...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Initial Operation Precautions for Shipping ... 11 Video-Option ... 12 Format masks ... 13 IR-Remote Control ... 15 Switching on the LOCPRO 35 ... 16 Switching on the HTI lamp ... 17 Film loading ... 18 Video ... 19 Functions Wall Projection ...
  • Page 4 Trouble-Shooting Table ARRI Service Index Annex Interfaces Service Instructions...

  • Page 5: Safety

    The electric installation of the room in which the LOCPRO 35 is being used must comply with the demands of the IEC commitments.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    • Make sure the LOCPRO 35 stands securely and do not block the air vents of the HTI lamp cooling fan on the bottom side! See photo • Keep all inflammable material away from the air vents of the HTI lamp cooling fan.

  • Page 7: General Product Information

    3. General Product Information The LOCPRO 35 is a lightweight mobile projector for on- location use. A switch-over mirror system allows either wall projection or the use of a 1/3” CCD Color High Resolution video camera. The LOCPRO 35 can synchronize DAT-re- corders or perfotape players for picture/sound synchronization.
  • Page 8 Best possible image brightness, excellent picture steadi- ness and image quality are the outstanding features of the LOCPRO 35. The 400 W HTI lamp allows optimum projection of more than 6 ft (2 m) image width and an average color temperature of 5.400 K.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Installation

    4. Unpacking and Installation In order to prevent condensation from forming on individual components, the LOCPRO 35 should be kept in its packing an additional day (before unpacking), if the temperatures during shipping (cold) vary extremely from those tempe- ratures in the installation area (warm).
  • Page 10 Lift the LOCPRO 35 out off its shipping case and set it up in such a way that the air vents on the bottom of the lamp cooling fan are not obstructed.

  • Page 11: Initial Operation

    5. Initial Operation 5.1 Precautions for Shipping In order to avoid shipping damage the safety screw must always be screwed in each time the unit is transported.. 1) Depress spring-loaded latches on lamp cover and lift off lamp cover. photo 2) Remove the shipping safety screw To store the screw for subsequent use, screw it into the bore-hole...

  • Page 12: Video-Option

    Note: BNC-socket 4) Switch on TV monitor. 5) Adjust monitor for optimum image quality. The LOCPRO 35 must be switched off before connecting it to an interface cable or DAT- recorder or perfotape player. on the LOCPRO 35. photo...

  • Page 13: Format Masks

    5.3 Format masks The standard aperture size of 18.6 x 24 mm can be adapted to the various projection formats by using format masks. The following masks are available: Type ... Ident No. Film Gate Mask Set (13 masks incl. case) . M2.81853.0 Mask 1:1.37 ACAD ...
  • Page 14 • Remove lens. See Chapter 7.2 (# 4) • Check that the film gate frame and the surface of the film track are clean. • Insert the format mask with the film gate frame facing the film gate (frameless side facing upward) by sliding the mask in from the right side into the spring-loaded support of the film track until the mask engages with the film gate.

  • Page 15: Ir-Remote Control

    LOCPRO 35. In order to guarantee trouble-free operation, there should be no partition walls or other obstacles between transmitter and receiver. • Unpack the remote control and insert the batteries making sure to observe the correct polarity.

  • Page 16: Switching On The Locpro 35

    5.5 Switching on master control knob the LOCPRO 35 1) Set the Master Control Knob photo to ”0” position. 2) Switch on the mains switch on the back of photo the unit. mains switch...

  • Page 17: Switching On The Hti Lamp

    5.6 Switching on the HTI lamp Before switching on the HTI lamp, please ensure that • The Master Control Knob photo • Film is not running in the projector. 1) Depress ”lamp” key for approx. 1 second to ignite the lamp.

  • Page 18: Film Loading

    5.7 Film loading 1) Place the film roll with the neg. film on the left film plate so that the emulsion side is facing the operator. If a print film is projected, the emulsion side must be on the opposite side. 2) Open the film channel by depressing ”film”...

  • Page 19: Video

    5.8 Video As an option, the LOCPRO 35 can be equipped with a video system. 5.8.1 Video camera The LOCPRO 35 TV is available with two video camera versions. 50 Hz unit: 50 Hz shutter (open sector 79 ) with PAL video camera.
  • Page 20 5.8.2 Video outputs TV Video output sockets provide FBAS (BNC) photo S-VHS (Y/C) signals from the color CCD video photo S-VHS (Y/C) FBAS (BNC) camera. A monitor, video recorder, video printer can be connected to the LOCPRO.In addition the video images can be transferred to an image processing computer.

  • Page 21: Functions

    6. Functions 6.1 Wall Projection The LOCPRO 35 must stand on a solid, flat surface and should be completely disconnected from the mains before it is moved. See also notes in chapter 4. Optimum wall projection of approx. 2.3 m (7 ft) width is reached at a distance of 4 m (12 ft), measured from the back of the unit to the projection wall.
  • Page 22 adjusting lever focus knob 6.1.2 Image Position and Focus • The projected image can be tilted upward up by 15 with the projection height adjusting lever • Focus is adjusted with the rotary focus knob photo. photo.
  • Page 23 6.1.3 Frame Rate The frame rate can only be set after the mains has been switched on and the film channel is closed. Ensure that the Master Control Knob photo is reset to ”0” each time after the film channel has closed. 1) Select the requested frame rate (visible on the display) by turning the Master Control Knob film now runs at the selected speed.
  • Page 24 Note: The reduced running speeds (1 per thousand with switched on NTSC video operation) are displayed as the non-reduced speeds, e.g. 59.94 fps is displayed as 60 fps. 2) In ”0” position (center position) the film transport is stopped. 3) The ”autostop” stops the film run approx. 2 m (6 ft) before the film end.

  • Page 25: Highspeed Shuttle/Rewinding

    6.1.5 Autostop Function In order to prevent the film from unintentionally running out to the end, the auto-stop feature automatically stops the film approx. 2 m (6 ft) before the end. This applies to both film plates. Note: The auto-stop function is only ensured if the film core used coincides with the value selected in mode 4 (”more config”...

  • Page 26: Sprocket Projection

    6.3 Sprocket Projection A slide on the film gate allows for a sprocket photo projection. slide For the evaluation of image steadiness and sprocket quality, there are ports in the film gate photo, which make it possible to check the sprockets both horizontally and vertically.

  • Page 27: Loop Forming Position A/B

    6.4 Loop Forming snap locks lamp cover Position A/B Positive and negative perforation films are projected in optimum quality in the loop former – Position A. Only in exceptional cases when special films have negative perforations, it does become necessary to set the loop former to position B in order to obtain an optimum image quality.
  • Page 28 position “A“ position “B“ • Slightly loosen both fixing screws on the loop former and turn the loop former in the direction of photo the user panel to position B. • Tighten screws again. • Replace lamp cover and secure.

  • Page 29: Video

    6.5 Video 6.5.1 Masking of Video Images It is only possible to mask a video image when the Master Control Knob is in the ”0” position (still projection). 1) Connect a monitor to one of the two video sockets. 2) Select ”Video” (mode 2) by depressing the ”Mode” photo.

  • Page 30: Video Operation

    The video camera can only be switched on and off when the film is not being transported. When the video camera in the LOCPRO 35 is switched on, the revolving shutter and consequently, film transport are automatically synchronized by the video signal of the video camera.
  • Page 31 NTSC Video Camera Menu Video filmtransport in fps (master control knob position) Standard 48/48 48/48 not to be used (asynchronous) 60/60 59.94 29.97 14.985 60/60 24/60 24/60 59.94 23.976 14.985 25/60 25/60 59.94 24.975 14.985 Note: The digits after the decimal point are not shown on the display.
  • Page 32 ”Mode” key. Telecine Mode If the LOCPRO 35 is equipped with a 50 Hz video camera (PAL) the 24 fps or 30 fps film projection speed is auto- matically synchronized to the scan rate of the video camera.

  • Page 33: Mode" Key (Unit Configuration)

    6.6 ”Mode” Key (Unit Configuration) The frame rates are directly selectable and fixable via the ”Mode” Key. The ”Mode” Key only functions when the Master Control Knob is in the ”0” position and the film is not being transported. Note: Those keys in the ”Mode”...
  • Page 34 Mode 3: Setup speed Press ”Mode” Key twice • Select desired speed by repeatedly pressing ”Reset” key (higher value) or ”Film” key (lower value). Frame Rate Selection 50 Hz projector: „Reset“- key Display 48/48 50/50 24/50 „Film“- key 30/50 Frame Rate Selection 60 Hz projector: Display 48/48 60/60...
  • Page 35 Mode 4: Select film type and film core diameter (Bobby size) – Press ”Mode” key three times Display left: More config. Display right: Y • Press ”Reset” Key 1 x Display left: Perfo Corr. Display right: Memory 1-5 Select requested memory (film type) by repeatedly pressing ”Reset”...

  • Page 36: Controls

    6.7 Controls 6.7.1 Mains switch The mains switch is located on the rear panel of the projector photo. 6.7.2 Master Control Knob mains switch The Master Control Knob photo is used to select the frame rate, forward (turning to the right) and reverse (turning to the left).
  • Page 37 6.7.3 ”Film” Key The ”Film” Key has six different functions: photo • Close the film channel: When the film channel is in the open position, it can be closed by pressing this key. • Open the film channel: When the film channel is in the closed position, and this key is depressed for more than 0.8 seconds, the film channel opens.
  • Page 38 6.7.4 ”Mode” key The ”Mode” key only functions, when the Master photo Control Knob is in the ”0” position. Each stroke of this key leads to the next lower menu level, i.e. from mode 1 to mode 2, etc. (see chapter 6.6). “Mode“- key Mode 1: Normal viewing The display shows the frame rate in fps on the...
  • Page 39 6.7.5 ”Lamp” Key • The HTI-Lamp is ignited by pressing the ”Lamp” key photo. • The HTI lamp is switched off by pressing the ”Lamp” key again (5 seconds waiting time after switch-on). 6.7.6 ”Reset” Key • The ”Reset” Key photo resets the frame counter to ”0”.
  • Page 40 6.7.7 Control Knob ”Focus” The control knob ”Focus” photo sharpness of the projected image. 6.7.8 Adjusting Knob ”Video” With the “Video“ adjusting knob to swing the mirror for video deflection in or out of the optical path of the projector. Adjusting knob “Video“...

  • Page 41: Infrared Remote Control

    6.8 Infrared Remote Control The following functions can be selected via remote control: • Start: To start, press the key for the required frame rate Note: This applies only to the standard settings 50/50 and 60/60. If these settings were changed in the ”Mode”...
  • Page 42 60 Hz-Version: Menu key: 6 fps 12 fps 25 fps 48/48 60/60 24/60 25/60 • Stop/Still Projection: Press key with the current frame rate. or press the ”Stop” key. • High speed winding, forwards or backwards « ». • Frame line shifting. •...

  • Page 43: Interfaces

    Via serial interface (X1) photo the operational status of the LOCPRO 35 can be checked and changed from a computer. Chapter 8 ”Serial Interfaces X1” contains listings of technical data as well as listings of computer commands. Plug – Pin configuration: See Annex ”Interfaces”...
  • Page 44 A frame counter reset on the LOCPRO 35 therefore also resets the timecode to zero. The projection frame rate of the LOCPRO 35 has to be matched to the DAT speed. This is possible via ”Mode” Key (see chapter 6.4.2).

  • Page 45: Service And Maintenance

    LOCPRO 35 should be adjusted to meet factory quality standards.(see ”Service Manual”). Make sure that the LOCPRO 35 is switched off and completely disconnected from the mains before starting service or maintenance work.
  • Page 46 control knobs 4 screws loop box deflection runner 1 2) Pull off the control knobs optic cover 3) Remove all four screws SW3 and lift off optics’ cover completely. Attention: Do not damage BNC and S-VHS plug and make sure that there is no cable connected to the BNC or S-VHS plug! 4) Remove emulsion deposits and possible adhesive residues from film track...

  • Page 47: Cleaning Mirror And Lens

    7.2 Cleaning Mirror and Lens Note: Mirror surfaces should only be cleaned if necessary, as too frequent cleaning reduces the life of the mirrors (surface silvering). Slight dust does not visibly affect image quality. 1) Pull off the control knobs photo.

  • Page 48: Shipping And Storage

    1) Put shipping safety label onto right film plate and screw in shipping safety screw while the film channel is open. 2) The LOCPRO 35 should only be stored or transported in the upright position and in its original packing. screw driver 7.4 Replacing the Fuses...
  • Page 49 • Open down the hinged flap photo using a small screwdriver, and remove the fuse holder photo. Fuses Primary Circuit (Mains) • 2 fuses in main power socket 115 V ... Type 5x20, 2 x T 12.5 A 230 V ... Type 5x20, 2 x T 6.3 A Note: When replacing 230 V fuses, make sure (glass tube 5 x 20 mm EURO) to slide the fuses all the...

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    8. Technical Data Projector type ... LOCPRO 35 St/ LOCPRO 35 TV CE certificate ... Guideline 89/336 EEC of 3. May 1989 “Guideline of the Council of 3. May 1989 for bring- ing into line the statutory regulations of the member countries about electromagnetic side-effects.”...
  • Page 52 Power consumption: ... 230 V, 3.5 A / 115 V, 7 A Computer interface: ... RS 232, 8 Bit, no parity, one start and one stop bit Digital display: ... Frame counter, 5 digits Projection speed Set up Mode (selectable by “Mode” key), unit configuration, filmcore diam.

  • Page 53: Serial Interface (X1)

    Serial Interface (X1) An ASCII terminal or a personal computer with terminal emulation program can be connected to the serial interface. This makes it possible to check and change the operating parameters. Some image processing programs allow the integration of control commands which are transmitted to the serial interface.
  • Page 54 SR ... Single Frame Reverse Function: Reverse one frame OC ... Output Counter-Value Function: The frame counter value of the LOCPRO 35 is displayed on screen. OF ... Output whether a film is loaded Function: Inquiry to the LOCPRO 35 whether a film is loaded in the unit.

  • Page 55: Trouble-Shooting Table

    This trouble-shooting table serves the user and the service engineer as an aid for locating and correcting possible faults. The following must be strictly observed: • The LOCPRO 35 must be disconnected from the main power before starting any service or repair jobs, and all interface connections must be removed.
  • Page 56 Check mains voltage setting on name plate. If different from actual mains, have service engineer make necessary change. Important: Change name plate! Inform ARRI-Service-Workshop Attach lamp cover, and clean actuation opening for safety switch Switch on unit for cooling (without switching on HTI lamp).
  • Page 57 Call ARRI Service station. Remove foreign matter. Call ARRI Service station. Call ARRI Service station. Clean emulsion deposits from film gate using ARRI plastic scewer. Call ARRI Service station. Remove emulsion deposit from pressure pad, using ARRI film track cleaning scewer.
  • Page 58 Defective lamp Ballast not functioning Remedy Clean film guiding parts in accordance with maintenance instructions. Call ARRI Service station. Call ARRI Service station. Clean pressure pad and film gate in accordance with maintenance instructions. Call ARRI Service station. Check HTI Lamp plug for correct locking...
  • Page 59 Fault HTI lamp dark after ignition HTI-Lamp “ON” but not functioning Keyboard illumination and/or display dark Control voltage failure Cause Thermofuse in ballast or in lamp housing has reacted Ventilation fans not operating Master Control Knob not in “0” position Electronics disturbed HTI lamp defective Fuse defective...
  • Page 60 If sluggish, replace and lock lamp cover with film channel open. If this fails, call Service Engineer. Clean with ARRI maintenance tools. Call ARRI Service station Open and close film channel. Repeat film transport. In case of stapled film remove staples and replace by splicing.
  • Page 61 Clean with ARRI maintenance tools. Remove emulsion build-up from film pressure stage, film track, deflection runner 1 and 2 and from film pressure plate, using ARRI maintenance tools. Open film channel and slightly tension film loop manually by turning the two winding plates.
  • Page 62 Video camera defective Remedy Shift slide switch “Video” to TV position. Swing mirror out of optical path with video knob. Connect unit with monitor. Set correct channel selection on monitor. Close film channel. Ignite HTI lamp. Call ARRI service station.
  • Page 63 Film winding plate jamming. Motor or electronics defective Remedy Take off lamp cover and remove foreign matter. Call ARRI Service station. Call ARRI Service station. Take off lamp cover and remove foreign matter. Check mechanism of film track 2 and of deflection runner 2 for movability.
  • Page 64 See E-No. 102. See E-No. 102. Remove chips, clean film guide parts and remove emulsion deposits. See E-No. 102. See E-No. 114. Repeat procedure several times. If fault still exists after several attempts (indicated by E-No. 124) call ARRI Service station.
  • Page 65 Splice film properly and reinsert film. Take out film. Switch off mains switch. Take off lamp cover and carefully turn film sprocket roller by hand. If it doesn’t turn, call ARRI Service station. Call ARRI Service station. See E-No. 142 See E-No. 142...
  • Page 66 Remove obstacle. Call ARRI Service station. See E-No. 148 Attach lamp cover or clean actuation opening for safety switch. Remove foreign matter or call ARRI Service station. Call ARRI Service station. Test function with video “off”. Otherwise call ARRI Service Station.
  • Page 67 Fault E-No. 154 > Faulty location correcting data. E-No. 156 > Frame counter data lost when LOCPRO 35 is switched off. Cause Electronic board defective. Battery-RAM defective. Remedy Switch LOCPRO 35 on and off. If location correcting data still faulty call ARRI Service station.

  • Page 68: Arri Service

    ARRI USA 600 North Victory Blvd. Burbank, California 91502 Phone (818) 841 70 70 Fax (818) 848 40 28 GB ... ARRI (GB) Ltd. The Movie House 1-3 Airlinks, Spitfire Way Heston TW5 9 NR Phone (0208) 848 88 81 Fax (0208) 561 13 12 Italy ...

  • Page 69: Index

    Additional Items... 9 Adjusting Knob Video ... 40 Adjusting Lever ... 22 Aperture Size ... 13 ARRI Service Workshops ... 68 ASU ... 7, 44 Audio Sync Unit ... 7, 44 Auto Winding Recognition ... 7, 52 Automatic End Stop ... 37 Autostop ...
  • Page 70 Color Temperature ... 8 Command Outline ... 53 Computer for Image Processing ... 20 Interface ... 52 Contamination ... 6 Control Commands Integrating ... 53 Control Knob Focus ... 40 Cooling Fan ... 10 Core Diameter Selecting ... 35 Crossline ... 21 DAT-Recorder ...
  • Page 71 Film Core ... 18, 51 Diameters ... 51 Film Format ... 51 Film Gate Format Mask Exchanging ... 13 Film Gate Mask Set ... 13 Film Key ... 18, 21, 24, 29, 37 Film Loop ... 18 Automatic ... 18 Film Plate ...
  • Page 72 H/V Resolution ... 52 Highspeed Shuttle ... 23 Highspeed Winding ... 42 HTI Lamp ... 51 Average Life ... 17 Ignition ... 17, 39 Replacing ... 80 Runup Time ... 17 Spare Lamp ... 17 Switching Off ... 17 Switching On... 17 Working Temperature ...
  • Page 73 Lamp ... 51 Cooling Fan ... 10 Cover ... 45 Lamp Key ... 17, 39 Lens ... 51 Cleaning ... 47 Lever Image Position... 40 Loop Box ... 46 Loop Forming ... 27 LTC ... 44 Main Fuses ... 48 Main Power Socket ...
  • Page 74 Operation Single Frame ... 24 Operation Conditions ... 51 Operation Modes ... 32 Optics Cover ... 46 Output Video ... 52 Outside Winding ... 18 Packing Straps ... 9 PAL Video Camera ... 19, 30 Parameter ... 53 PC Connection ... 53 Perfotape Player ...
  • Page 75 S-VHS Socket ... 20 S/N Ratio ... 52 Safety Label ... 48 Safety Screw ... 11, 48 Safety Specifications Attention ... 5 Caution ... 5 Note ... 5 Scanning Area ... 52 Scanning System ... 52 Screws paint secured ... 6 Selection Knob ...
  • Page 76 TV Symbol ... 12, 19 TV-Monitor ... 12 Unit Configuration ... 38 Unpacking ... 9 Ventilation ... 6 Versions of LOCPRO 35 ... 8 Video ... 12 Camera ... 19, 52 Camera H/V Resolution ... 52 Camera NTSC ... 19, 31 Camera PAL ...
  • Page 77 S/N Ratio ... 52 Slide Switch ... 12, 19, 40 Sockets ... 20 Synchronization ... 30 Video Selection Knob ... 19 Video-Option ... 12 Viewing Mode Normal ... 38 Wall Projection ... 9, 51 Distance ... 21 Warnings ... 5 Weight ...

  • Page 79: Annex Interfaces

    Ext. Sync. Interface X2-3 F-ext. 100 n FIP = Frequency Input positiv FOP= Frequency Output positiv Protecting Earth Bridge for LOCPRO 35 Potential FON= Frequency Output negativ A/B u. LTC-Interface + 24 V X3ON + 5 V + 5 V...

  • Page 80: Service Instructions

    Note: Cooling blower is only active when projector is switched on. 1) Disconnect LOCPRO 35 completely from mains. 2) Remove lamp hood. Caution: Danger of injury After operation the metal plate hood covering of the lamp housing is hot. To avoid burns allow for cooling.
  • Page 81 4) Depress both locking brackets on plug pull off plug photo. 5) Unhinge both spring levers photo. Attention: To avoid fingersprints HTI lamp should only be touched with appropriate gloves. 6) Pull out defective HTI lamp upwards 7) Insert new HTI lamp (Id.No. M5.81802.0) so that it snaps-in with its twist protector at the bottom right and sits flat on the lamp carrier (within the four centering pins).
  • Page 82 Technical data are subject to change without notice. © ARRI 1999 Ident. No. M5.81929.0 available languages Deutsch English ARNOLD & RICHTER CINE TECHNIK TÜRKENSTR. 89 D-80799 MÜNCHEN TEL. (089) 3809-0 • • FAX (089) 3809 - 1244 • http://www.arri.com...

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