User Manual

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Contents

1 Disclaimer...............................................................................................7

2 About This Manual................................................................................ 9

3 Scope.................................................................................................... 10

4 Introduction to the ALEXA SXT Camera System............................. 11

5 Layout of the ALEXA.......................................................................... 19

6 Safety Guidelines.................................................................................21

6.1 Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications....................................21

6.2 General Safety Guidelines.................................................................. 21

6.3 Specific Safety Instructions................................................................. 21

7 General Precautions............................................................................23

7.1 Storage and Transport........................................................................ 23

7.2 Condensation.......................................................................................23

8 Power Supply.......................................................................................24

8.1 Power Management............................................................................ 24

8.2 BAT Connector.................................................................................... 24

8.3 Mains Unit NG 12/26 R.......................................................................25

8.4 Cine-Style Batteries.............................................................................25

8.5 Onboard Batteries............................................................................... 26

8.5.1 V-Lock Batteries................................................................................ 26

8.5.2 Gold Mount Batteries.........................................................................27

8.6 Power Outputs.....................................................................................28

8.6.1 Powering 12 V Accessories.............................................................. 28

8.6.2 Powering 24 V Accessories.............................................................. 29

9 Camera Support...................................................................................30

9.1 Minimum Equipment Recommended For Operation........................... 30

9.2 Tripod and Remote Heads.................................................................. 30

9.3 Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1................................................................30

9.3.1 Viewfinder Cables..............................................................................31

9.3.2 Viewfinder Mounting Bracket.............................................................32

9.4 Center Camera Handle CCH-1........................................................... 34

9.5 Side Camera Handle SCH-1............................................................... 35

9.6 Bridge Plates BP-12/BP-13................................................................. 35

9.7 Bridge Plate adapter BPA-1................................................................ 36

9.8 Wedge Adapter WA-1 and Quick-Release Plate QR-HD-1................. 36

9.9 Levelling Block LB-1............................................................................36