User Manual

About This Manual 9
2 About This Manual
ARRI recommends that all users of the ALEXA read the manual in its entirety prior
to use. For experienced users, the manual's structure also provides quick access for
reference.
How to Use This Manual
All directions are given from a camera operator's point of view. For example, camera-
right side refers to the right side of the camera when standing behind the camera and
operating it in a normal fashion.
Connectors are written in all capital letters, for example, MON OUT. Menus and
screens on the Main Camera Controls are written in all capital letters, for example,
RECORDING menu and HOME screen. Buttons are written in italic typeface capital
letters, for example, PLAY button.
The appendix at the back of the manual contains useful reference material including
ALEXA specifications, connector pin-out diagrams, a false color display explanation,
error and warning message explanations, ALEXA dimensional drawings and a menu
structure tree.