User`s guide

ARRICAM Accessories Quick Guide 01/2004, Page 15 of 24
Compatibility
The Studio Lens Data Box can only be connected to the ARRICAM Studio, just as the Lite Lens Data Box can
only be connected to the ARRICAM Lite. The Lite Lens Data Box is necessary to mount the In-camera Slate Box
(ISB) or the Accessory Power Box (APB) on the ARRICAM Lite.
All ARRI wireless hand control units and lens motors (CLM-1, CLM-2 and CFM-1) are compatible with the Lens
Data Box. The hand control units may be used with the Wired Handgrip Attachment (WHA-2) to connect to the LDB
with cables. The following hand control components can be attached to the WMU-1 and/or WHA-2: the Wire-
less Focus Unit (WFU-1), the Wireless Zoom Unit (WZU-1) and the Wireless Remote Control (WRC-1).
To connect a WHA-2, plug the Cable LC-M1-SP-S (1m/3ft) or LC-Z1-S (2m/6ft) either into the LDB (LCS con-
nectors) or to a CLM-1 motor, if it is connected to the LDB. It is also possible to connect a second WHA-2 to the
camera. This however, must be into the CAC connector by means of a WHA-2 CAC Cable; KC 70 (3m/9ft)
and not into the LDB’s other LCS port.
Mount the WHA-2 to the Support Rods with the Rod Clamp, or to the ARRIHEAD with the Rosette Bracket.
Note: Components from the wired Lens Control System (LCS) like the Zoom Main Unit (ZMU-1), the Focus Iris Unit
(FIU-1) and the Iris Control Unit (ICU-1) can also be used with the LDB. When using the FIU-1, it is always recom-
mended to not use a Wireless Main Unit or WHA-2 at the same time.
LDS READY LED
Off: No LDS lens present.
Green: LDS lens detected and all is working correctly.
Red: LDS lens detected but there is a problem. Clean the contacts carefully or try another LDS lens.
Wireless operation
• Before switching on the camera, set the LDB’s RF CHANNEL selector to the desired channel. (See table below).
• Before switching on the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1), set its RF CHANNEL selector to match that of the LDB.
The choice of RF channel should be made according to which channels are legal in your part of the world:
0, 1, USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Europe except France and Spain
2 Europe except Spain
3 USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, France
4 Japan
5, 6 Australia
7 Spain
8 Not assigned
Note: If the RF LED flashes red, there is another LDB (or UMC-1) nearby set to the same channel.
Note: If the RF LED glows red, the RF CHANNEL was altered while the radio was on. To remedy this, turn the RF
CHANNEL selector to 9 (RF off) and then to the Wireless Main Unit’s RF channel.
Note: When wireless operation is not needed, save power by setting the LDB’s RF CHANNEL selector to 9 (RF off).
Lens Data Box
Adapter
Plate
Camera
Plate
Studio LDB Adapter
The Studio LDB Adapter enables the use of the Studio Lens Data
Box away from the Studio camera body, e.g. for use on the
Steadicam. Fit the Camera Plate on the camera body in place
of the LDB. Attach the LDB to the Adapter Plate and connect the
two plates with the LDB Adapter Cable; KC-75 (1m/3ft). The
Adapter Plate has three 3/8” threaded holes to assist mounting
by means of a support device like the ARRI Dovetail Shoe.