User`s guide

ARRICAM Accessories Quick Guide 01/2004, Page 21 of 24
The In-camera Slate System is intended as a replacement for smart slates (TC slates). It exposes man and
machine readable characters in the image area on film before a take is exposed, at any camera speed. The
system is capable of exposing slate information (date, scene number, etc) and timecode. This information can
either be extracted automatically during telecine with the In-camera Slate Reader or afterwards by reading the
man-readable information off the screen.
The In-camera Slate System comprises the In-camera Slate Box (ISB), a Recording Module, a Handheld PC and
the In-camera Slate Reader.
Compatibility
The ISB fits on both the ARRICAM Studio and Lite. On the Lite, the Lite Lens Data Box must be present. Both
cameras accept the same Recording Module, which is installed inside the camera by authorised ARRI Service
Centers only.
Mounting
Studio: Use a 3mm metric hex wrench to remove the lower accessory port cover from the camera right side
(fixed with two screws). Then place the ISB and fasten it with the two mounting screws.
Lite: Use a 3mm metric hex wrench to remove the In-camera Slate Box port cover from the Lens Data Box
(fixed with a single screw). Then place the ISB on the Lens Data Box and fasten it with the mounting screws.
Operation
A head slate uses 20 empty frames and 18 frames of data when the camera is started, and 26 when it is
stopped. This will result in a noticeable delay when the camera is started and stopped. An end slate takes up
no frames when the camera is started, but 40 when it is stopped.
While the In-camera Slate information is exposed, the camera’s shutter will be set to 0°, and the shutter display
will show ISB0.
When the In-camera Slate System is used, the sensitivity (ASA) of the film must be entered into each magazine.
This ensures correct exposure even when changing between fast and slow filmstocks.
A label on the ISB explains the various states of the two status LEDs.
In-camera Slate System
TC I/0 connector (for jamming)
Label
TC LED
SLATE EXPOSURE LED
TEST button
In-camera Slate (ON/OFF) switch
Mounting screws
In-Camera Slate Box (ISB)
BATTERY Cover
Mounting screws