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Contents 1. Contents 2. Safety Instructions................................................ 6 2.1 Specific Safety Instructions......................................... 7 3. Disclaimer.......................................................................... 8 4. Introduction........................................................................ 10 5. Setup................................................................................... 12 5.1 WRC-2 in wireless mode.....................................
12.8 Camera Control Options Sub-Menu........................ 33 Camera Direction.......................................................... 33 Beep Event................................................................... 33 Beep Volume................................................................ 33 Length Unit................................................................... 33 Time Code.................................................................... 33 12.9 Time Code Sub-Menu........................
Safety Instructions 2. Safety Instructions Always follow these instructions to ensure against injury to yourself and damage to the system or other objects. This safety information is in addition to the product specific operating in snstructions in general and must be strictly observed for safety reasons. Warning signs Possible risk of injury or damage to equipment This symbol indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or equipment damage.
Operate the system using only the type of power source indicated in the manual. Unplug the power or connection cable(s) by gripping the plug, not the cable. Never insert objects of any kind into any part of the system through openings, as the object may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
Disclaimer 3. Disclaimer Before using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all respective instructions. The Wireless Remote Control 2, WRC-2, is only availbale for commercial customers. The customer grants by utilization, that the WRC-2 or other components of the system are only deployed for commercial use. Otherwise the customer has the obligation to contact ARRI preceding the utilization.
damage to or replacement of equipment or property, any costs or recovering of any material or goods associated with the assembly or use of our products, or any other damages or injury of persons and so on or under any other legal theory. No license, express, implied or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others.
Introduction 4. Introduction General Description: The WRC-2 is a modern and user friendly remotecontrol and program unit for all new-generation ARRIFLEX and ARRICAM cameras. It combines the functionality of the RCU-1 and WRC-1. Beyond that, the WRC-2 provides unique new features and due to the touchscreen user interface, remote controlling a camera was never faster and easier. The range of functions is automatically adapted to the attached camera.
Introduction Ramp Compensation with and without LDS Lenses: The WRC-2 can automatically compensate speed and iris ramps. In order to compensate the ramps by the iris, a CLM-1 or CLM-2 motor has to be attached to the camera and the mounted lens has to be selected in the WRC-2. This is done automatically when using LDS lenses (Master Prime or LDS Ultra Prime). For other lenses an Iris Table can be easily created following a few steps in the Lens Manager.
Setup 5. Setup 5.1 WRC-2 in wireless mode Transmitting: In order to be able to use the WRC-2 in wireless mode, it must be mounted on a Wirless Main Unit (WMU-2 or WMU-3) as a transmitter. The Main Unit supplies the WRC-2 with power and establishes the radio link with the camera. Up to three WMU can be used simultaneously, therefore the WRC-2 can be controled by one operator while e.g. the focus unit can be controlled by another operator. Please refer to the LCS instruction manual for further details.
● Switch off the Wirless Main Unit WMU by pressing the ON/OFF button. ● With the wide black pin pointing forward, insert the WRC-2 into the free space on the WMU. Then press the WRC-2 onto the WMU until the module audibly snaps into position. ● Select the same radio channel on the WMU and on the receiver (e.g. Lens Data Box) Setup 5.2 Mounting the WRC-2 on the WMU-3 or WMU-2 Note: The WRC-2 can not be mounted on a WMU-3 together with other modules without using the Wireless Expansion Bracket (WEB-3).
Setup 5.3 Wireless Configurations 5.4 WRC-2 & ARRICAM Studio and Lite On the ARRICAM Lite and Studio a Lens Data Box (LDB) has to be mounted in order to be remotely controlled by the WRC-2 via the Wireless Main Unit WMU-3 or WMU-2. Functions: - Speed, Shutter, Cam Info, LDS Info - Ramp Control: Enter Speed and Shutter Compensation by Iris* and/or Shutter 5.5 WRC-2 & ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme / Advanced On the FEM-2 the Universal Remote Controller URM-3 has to be mounted.
Setup 5.6 WRC-2 & ARRIFLEX 416 On the ARRIFLEX 416 the 416 PLUS Electronics Side Cover has to be mounted (included in 416 PLUS). Functions: - Speed, Cam Info - Ramps: Speed Compensation by Iris if CLM-2 or CLM-1 motor is connected to the Electronics Side Cover. 5.7 WRC-2 & other ARRI Cameras In order to control cameras without a bulit in receiver (e.g.
Setup 5.10 Wired Configurations Camera Connector The WRC-2 can be wired to a camera or to a Universal Motor Controller UMC-3 in three different ways: 5.11 Direct connection via the Camera Connector to ARRICAM Studio and Lite: KC-125 to ARRIFLEX 235, 416, 435, 535, SR3 (HS): KC-39 (1,5m/5ft) or KC-41 (20m/60ft): KC-125 KC-39 or KC-41 5.
Setup 5.13 Connection via the Universal Remote Controller URM-3 The UMC-3 can be connected to the WRC-2 either directly via the WRC-2 Cam Cable or via the mounted Wireless Handgrip Attachment WHA-2 or WHA-3 and an Lens Control Cable (e.g. LC-Z1/Z2 or LC-M1/M2). Both cables are pluged into the „LCS“ socket of the UMC-3.
Setup 5.14 WRC-2 & ARRICAM Studio and Lite Possible Connections: 1.) Via KC 125 direct to ARRICAM Studio or Lite. 2.) With WHA-2/3 attached to WRC-2 via LCS cables. (A Lens Data Box has to be mounted) Functions: - Speed, Shutter, Cam Info, LDS Info - Ramp Control: Enter Speed and Shutter Compensation by Iris* and/or Shutter 5.15 WRC-2 & ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme / Advanced Possible Connections: 1.) Via KC-39 or -41 direct to 435 Xtreme/Adv. KC-39 (1,5m/5ft) or KC-41 (20m/60ft) 2.
Setup 5.16 WRC-2 & ARRIFLEX 416 Possible Connections: 1.) Via KC-39 or -41 direct to 416. KC-39 =1,5m/5ft, KC-41 =20m/60ft 2.) With WHA-2/3 attached to WRC-2 via LCS cables. (416 Plus only) Functions: - Speed, Cam Info - Ramps: Speed, Iris (needs CLM-1 or -2) 5.17 WRC-2 & other ARRI Cameras In order to control cameras without a bulit in receiver (e.g.
Introduction 6. First Steps: 6.1 Powering Up The Unit After connecting the WRC-2 to a camera the WRC2 will power up automatically and the last used menu will be displayed. KC-115 KC-39 / KC-41 ARRICAM Studio and ARRICAM Lite ARRIFLEX SR3, 416, 235, 435, 535B Main Menu To go back from any menu to the Main Menu, click „Exit“ or „Cancel“ until the Main Menu appears. 6.
The operating software can be controlled in two ways. PC and USB sockets Camera Connector 7.1 Touchscreen Navigation 1.) Direct control via the „Touch screen“. Simply click on the icons, sliders or other menu buttons with the on-board Stylus or your finger. To release the Stylus, press the „Stylus Release Button“ on the right side of the WRC–2. 7.2 Key Navigation 2.) Navigate through the menus with the „Arrow Buttons“ and use the „Function Keys“ to activate the buttons copied in the software.
Functions 8. Functions 8.1 Introduction The WRC-2 not only replaces camera control accessories like WRC-1, RCU-1 or the External Display EXD-1. By using special software modules for each task, it provides many other new features and possibilities. The Software Modules are called „Menus“ and can be started from the „Main Menu“ in the WRC‑2. Future software releases and menus can be uploaded to by connecting an USB memory stick to the WRC-2.
Functions 9. Menu Structure 9.1 Introduction From the Main Menu all other applications can be launched by clicking on the corresponding icons. Depending on the amount of functions, some Menus can contain Sub-Menus. To navigate back to the Main Menu, click on „Exit“ or „Cancel“ in the Menus or Sub-Menus until the Main Menu is displayed again.
Main Menu 10. Main Menu 10.1 Starting a Software Module In the „Main Menu“ all available software modules represented by a corresponding icon are displayed. If you have installed further applications, their icons may not be visible without using the slider on the right side. Alternatively you can always use the arrow keys to move from one icon to another. Start the application by using the left „Function Key“ or just click on the icon with the stylus or your finger.
In the Settings Menu the display backlight level and Auto Dim durations can be set. Also the display can be calibrated to asure a precise control with the stylus. 11.1 Adjusting the backlight level: ● In the Main Menu, click „WRC Settings“ ● Use slider to adjust the backlight level. 11.2 Auto Dim (Backlight level) Function ● Select a time from the Auto Dim Listbox . The screen will darken to the lowest possible setting after that time to save battery energy.
Camera Control Menu 12. Camera Control Menu 12.1 Introduction This menu represents a complete camera remote control and status monitor. On the left side in the „Settings Window“ you find editable values like speed, shutter and filmcounters. Also other camera related options can be set and edited via the „Options“ button. The „Status Window“ is on the right side. It offers an overview about the actual camera status and can display error or warning messages in detailed text form.
On the right side of the screen, the actual camera status is displayed. The color of the screen can alter: cyan = standby green = camera running orange = inching red = warning or not ready The following values and settings are displayed: Battery Voltage Displays the Voltage value. PS/CCU Displays the camera setting PS/CCU or NORM. In order to be able to change the speed settings, the camera has to be set to PS/CCU.
Camera Control Menu 28 12.3 Changing Camera Speed In the camera control menu, the camera speed can be edited. There are two ways to edit the camera speed. The fastest is to choose from preset values. But also specific values can be entered. To choose from a preset camera speed Choose from a preset camera speed: ● In the Camera Control Menu, click on the arrow button in the „Speed“ section, the Set Speed(fps) Menu will appear.
Delete items from the preset list: ● In the Set Speed Menu, click on value you want to delete. ● Click on „Delete Item“ Add a user defined speed value: ● In the Set Speed Menu, click on „Edit“. ● Enter your speed value and click on „Set“. ● Click on „Add Item“, the new value will appear in the list. Add all default speed values ● In the Set Speed Menu, click on „Add Defaults“. All preset values will be added to the list. Change Camera Direction For forward run, check the „Forward“ button.
Camera Control Menu 12.5 Changing Camera Mirror Shutter: From the camera control screen, the camera shutter angle can be edited. There are two ways to edit the shutter angle. The fastest is to choose from preset values. But also specific values can be entered. Note: Before changing the mirror shutter values make sure the locking mechanism is set to the LOOSE (unlocked) position. Please refer to the corresponding camera manual.
Delete items from the preset list: ● In the Set Shutter Menu, click on value you want to delete. ● Click on „Delete Item“ Add a user defined shutter angle value: ● In the Set Shutter Menu, click on „Edit“. ● Enter your shutter angle value and click on „Set“. ● Click on „Add Item“, the new value will appear in the list. Add all default camera shutter values ● In the Set Shutter Menu, click on „Add Defaults“. All preset values will be added to the list. Camera Control Menu 12.
Camera Control Menu 12.7 Filmcounter Sub-Menu: The WRC-2 provides three film counters and calculates the corresponding screen time. Exposed Film Counter: Displays the total amount of exposed film. Click „Reset“ to set counter to zero. Take Counter Counts only the take length and resets itself to zero after running the camera.
To enter the Options Menu click „Options“ in the Camera Control Menu Camera Direction Enables the change between forward and reverse run Beep Event Defines when the beep signal should occur. Beep Volume Sets the volume of the beep signal. Camera Control Menu Options Sub-Menu Length Unit Sets the general lenght unit to meter or feet. Camera Control Menu 12.
Camera Control Menu 12.9 Time Code Sub-Menu Since the WRC-2 only remote controls the time code settings of a particular ARRI camera, please refer to the individual camera manual for detailed information about time code recording. To enter the Time Code Sub-Menu: - In the Camera Control Menu click „Options“ - In the „Options Sub-Menu“ click „Time Code“ Time Code on/off Enables time code recording.
Time / User Bits Shows and sets the time code clock and user bits to the desired values. Warnings Displays warnings in text form by clicking on the down arrow button on the keypad.
Lens Manager Menu 13. Lens Manager Menu 13.1 Lens Manager Menu Functions In order to compensate ramps via the iris or to display iris values in the Camera Control Menu, one of the following two requirements must be fulfilled: 1.) Using a Lens with Lens Data System: In this case the iris information will be transfered via a Lens Control System (LCS) Unit to the camera. LCS Units are e.g.: Lens Data Box, FEM-2, UMC-3 or ARRIFLEX 416 Plus (electronics side cover).
Create new Iris Tables ● Click on the headword „“ in the User Iris List and click „Edit Iris Table“. This will start the Iris Table Wizard. See chapter 13.3 to use the Wizard. Load Iris Tables ● Click on the Iris Table in the User Iris List. ● Click „Load Table“. ● Insert the lens into the camera lens mount. ● Connect the lens motor to the LDB or UMC-3 ● Click on „CAL“ to calibrate the lens. Remove Iris Tables from the User Iris List ● Click on the Iris Table in the User Iris List. ● Click „Remove“.
Lens Manager Menu 38 13.3 Creating new Iris Tables with the Iris Table Wizard ● Click on the headword „“ in the User Iris List and click „Edit Iris Table“. This will start the Iris Table Wizard. Step 1 Enter the range of your iris Step 2 Mount Lens Motor and Calibrate Step 3 Toggle stop position Some lenses may have a „CLOSE“ position where the iris is shut completely. If so, check „Yes“ in the box. ● Enter open and close iris values of your lens.
Step 5 Name the Iris Table ● Make sure the iris is set to the T‑Stop marked by the yellow arrow (e.g. f1.9). Use the knob of the WRC-2 to adjust the position. Alternatively you can use the slider on the bottom of the screen. ● Click „Set“ to assign the postions to the iris. ● Go ahead like this until all T‑Stops are assigned. If necessary, click on „Back“ or „Next“ to reassign the positions. ● Set at least five T-Stops. When the yellow arrow is at the last position, click next to finish the process.
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In the Ramp Control Menu speed and shutter ramps can be programmed. After enabling the Iris Control, also iris ramps can be performed. If a speed ramp is to be compensated by iris and shutter simultaneously, the ratio of both values can be mixed via the Compensation Mix Slider. The actual status and position of the ramp is shown in the Ramp Display by the yellow arrows.
Ramp Control Menu 14.1 Enabling the Iris Control In order to compensate ramps via the iris or to program an iris ramp, please check if: 1.) The Iris Table is activated in the Lens Manager To activate an Iris Table navigate to the Lens Manager. Please refer to chapter 13. 2.) The Iris Control is enabled. To enable the Iris Conrol: ● In the Set Ramp Menu, click on „Options“. Ramp Control Menu ● In the Options Menu, click on „Enable Iris Control“. If you can not activate the checkbox, no lens is mounted.
● Select the desired speed ramp function by clicking on the corresponding control button. (e.g. „Speed“) ● Click on the start and end values of the ramp display to edit the values. (e.g. 6fps and 96fps) The ramp will always be perfomed from top to bottom. Therefore in this example the upper value will be the initial camera speed (6fps). The yellow marker displays the current camera speed.
Ramp Control Menu 14.3 Exposure Compensation Via the Ramp Menu three different compensation methods can be selected: exposure 1.) Compensation via the Mirror Shutter The camera has to be outfitted with an electronic adjustable mirror shutter. ● Check the compensation box of the shutter ramp display. The shutter values will be computed by the WRC-2. (e.g. 11,25 to 180 degrees) 2.) Compensation via the iris A CLM-1 or CLM-2 motor needs to be mounted to the camera and an iris table must be activated.
The exposure calculation is a very powerful feature of the WRC-2. It reduces the workload of a ramp exposure calculation to a simple transfer of the exposure value from a light meter to the WRC-2. Once the working f-stop for a shot is determined by the DP and entered in the WRC-2, all exposure compensations will be calculated automatically.
Ramp Control Menu 14.5 Compensation Free Style After selecting a compensation method for a desired ramp (e.g. 100-25fps) the WRC-2 will compute the necessary compensation values (e.g. 180°-90° and T2.8-T4). The „Compensation Free Style“ mode enables the user to edit all values of a ramp independently, regardless of the exposure compensation. With the „Exposure Meter“ on, the ramp entry values (e.g. 100fps, 180°, T2.8) will still be computed but they can now also be changed.
In the Ramp Options Menu the Exposure Calculation and Iris Control can be enabled. Also the Ramp Direction can be changed and ramps can be saved and loaded. ● In the Ramp Menu click on „Options“ to enter the Ramp Options Menu. Change Ramp Direction: ● Click on „Change Ramp Direction“ in the Ramp Window and confirm the safety message. Ramp Control Menu Set to Default ● Will reset all ramp parameters to a standard speed ramp to provide a basic setting. Ramp Control Menu 14.
Ramp Control Menu 48 14.7 Ramp Example Even though the WRC-2 can compute the correct exposure values, a proper planning of the ramp is recommended to understand and follow the calculations. For this example we assume the following: - The director wants to change the camera speed between 3 and 24 fps manually. - The exposure should be compensated by iris and shutter simultaneously. - Set up the WRC-2 and acquire the correct f-stop. The WRC-2 could be set up as follows: 1.
The External Display Menu remote controls the camera menu and shows the same information as screened on the camera display. Note: The External Display Menu can only be used with cameras provided with an LCD display. (e.g. ARRIFLEX 435, 535, 16SR-3, 416). Thus the External Display Menu can neither be used with ARRICAM Studio or ARRICAM Lite, nor with older ARRIFLEX cameras without an LCD display (e.g. SR-2, SR-1, BL-4 etc.) Main Menu ● In the Main Menu click on the ikon „External Display“ to open the Menu.
Appendix 16. Appendix 16.1 Updating the WRC-2 ● Connect an USB Stick with the update software to the mini-USB connector „MEM“ of the WRC‑2. Use the provided adapter cable to adapt from an USB stick to the Mini-USB connector. Main Menu WRC Settings Menu Update Menu Service Menu ● Open the WRC-2 Settings Menu. ● Click „Service“. ● Click „SW Update“. ● Check if version from memory stick is displayed. If not, check USB stick connection. ● Click „Update“ to upload the new software. ● Click „OK“.
16.3 Cleaning Exit from App. For service personnel only. Cleaning the Touchscreen ● Any standard glass cleaner can be used to clean the touchscreen, but avoid products containing ammonia. Always spray the glass cleaner on the cloth or towel and then clean the touchscreen. Glass cleaner sprayed directly on the unit could possibly leak inside and cause damage.
Appendix 16.4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems: In the event of a communication failure between the WRC-2 and the LCS Device or the Camera, the EDIT button will turn red and a dot will run across the text. To solve the problem, check all cable connections and restart the unit. When using the WRC-2 wireless via a WMU-3 or WMU‑2, try the following: 1.) Connect both units, receiver (e.g. Lens Data Box) and transmitter (e.g. WMU-3) via the WC–A3 antenna cable to eliminate possible transmitting errors. 2.
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Appendix 16.5 Technical Data Dimensions Length 200mm (7.87“) Width 76.6mm (3.02“) Height 27.3mm (1.07“) Weight approx. 460g with knob mounted Power Supply Acceptable Voltage Range 7-35V Power Consumption 1.2W-1.8W (depending on Backlight Settings) Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F) 54 15.
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F feet 32, 33 FEM-2 12, 14 Filmcounter 26, 32 Focus 27 Forward 29 Function Keys 21 H Handwheel 43, 51 I Iris Table 26, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42 Iris Table Status Line 36 Iris Table Wizard 37, 38 K KC-97 15, 17, 19 KC-99 15, 17, 19 Key Navigation 21 Knob 43, 48, 51 Index Exposed Film Counter 32 Exposure Calculation 45, 47 Exposure Calculator 41 Exposure Compensation 44 External Display 49 L LCS 12, 16, 17 LCS Bus 16 LCS Unit 36, 37 LDS Info 14, 18 Length Unit 5, 33 Lens Data Box 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 Lens M
M R Marking Disk 21 MEM 50 Menu Structure 23 Message Area 27 Meter 32, 33, 41, 45 Mini-USB 50 Mirror Shutter 44 Mixed Compensation via Shutter and Iris 44 ON/OFF button 13 Operating Temperature Range 54 Order Numbers 3 override 46 radio channel 13 radio link 12 Ramp Button 21 Ramp Compensation 11 Ramp Control 41 Ramp Time Window 43 ratio 41, 44 Raw Stock Counter 32 RCU-1 10, 22 Receiving 12 Red values 44 Remove Iris Tables 37 Reverse 29 Run Button 21 P S PC and USB sockets 21 Phase Button 26 Powering
user defined camera speed 28 User Folder System 36, 37 User Iris List 36, 37, 38 T V T-stop 41, 44 Take Counter 32 Technical Data 54 Temperature Range 54 Time Code 33, 34, 35 Time min 43 touchscreen 10, 25 Touchscreen Navigation 21 Transmitting 12 Troubleshooting 52 Voltage Range 54 U UMC-3 16, 17 unit of measurement 32 Universal Remote Controller 14, 15, 17, 19, 36 unlock 43 Updating 25, 50 upload 50 URM-3 12, 14, 17 USB connector 50 USB Stick 50 Index Status Window 26, 27, 41 Stylus 20, 21 Stylus R
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