User`s guide

Timecode setting
As a standard feature, the A-Minima is equipped with the capability of recording
Aatoncode in camera time. Timecode information is exposed onto the film by means of
seven micro diodes located into the gate of the camera, near the camera pulldown claw.
These diodes flash rapidly to form the code, as the film pass through the gate between
exposures.
Timecode can be quickly initialized from the camera internal clock or can be inputted
from an external device.
Initializing the camera from its internal clock
Pressing the DOWN arrow four times will take you to the timecode menu of the A-
Minima. Press YES to enter, select CAM TIME with the up or down arrow, press YES
again. The display will show you the camera internal time and date for few seconds, the
yellow LED will start flashing. The camera is now initialized and will keep accurate time
(within half a frame) for eight hours.
A-Minima - Control Panel
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24.000
200 ft
TIMECODE
CAM TIME
NEW TIME
09:53:00
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24.000
200 ft
Note: The Yellow blinking LED is the garanty that timecode has been initialized and that
the camera is running an accurate time. The camera internal clock is not accurate and
timecode will not be recorded onto the film if it has not been first initialized. The camera
internal clock does not need the camera to be powered to keep the time. The timecode
generator does. Get into the habit of having a fresh battery near by when replacing an
exhausted one. An internal camera capacitor allows a full minute for battery replacement
before timecode is lost.