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IRIS sliding switch RUN-LED WRC/CAM sliding switch RELEASE button READY-LED radio channel ON button SEL button MODE button SET button OPEN/PHASE RAMP button button WRC rotary switch RF-LED CAL-LED CAL button COMPENSATION rotary switch READY-LED BAT-LED RUN-LED RUN button handwheel
2. Safety Instructions .......................................... 7 Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual ....... 7 Product specifications ................................................. 7 4. Setup ............................................................... 17 4.1 4.1.1 3. Introduction ...................................................... 9 4.1.2 3.1 Some typical applications .......................... 10 Exposure compensation .............................
Contents 5. Operation ....................................................... 25 5.5 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 Operating modes ...................................... 25 CAM mode ............................................... 25 WRC mode ............................................... 26 5.5.1 5.5.1.1 5.2 Switching on ............................................. 27 5.3 Important instructions ................................ 28 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.2.1 5.4.2.2 Using the menus ...............................
.6.1 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.6.4 5.6.5 5.6.6 Controlling the mirror shutter angle (master value: Shutter angle) ...................... 77 Shutter angle / compensation off ............... 78 Shutter angle / compensation iris ............... 80 Shutter angle / compensation user ............. 84 Ramp shutter angle / compensation off ....... 88 Ramp shutter angle / compensation iris ...... 92 Ramp shutter angle / compensation user .... 96 5.7.8 5.7.9 5.7.10 5.7.11 5.7.12 5.7 5.7.1 5.7.2 5.7.3 5.7.4 5.7.5 5.7.6 5.7.
Contents 6 7. Quick guide ................................................. 171 7.1 Connecting the devices ............................ 171 System components required for wireless operation .............................. 171 System components required for cable operation .................................. 171 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 Basic operating modes ............................ 172 CAM mode ............................................. 172 WRC mode .............................................
• The WRC-1 has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factory. • To ensure optimal performance, it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this instruction manual and that you follow the operating instructions described. Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual ➪ photo indicates objects which are shown in the photographs or drawings.
The Wireless Remote Control WRC-1 is a handy remote control unit for use with all of the latest generation of ARRIFLEX camera models: ARRIFLEX 16SR 3/Advanced, 16SR 3 HS/Advanced, 535, 535B, 435, 435ES It enables the user to remotely control: • the camera speed, • the shutter angle of the mirror shutter, and • the aperture of the lens (iris), providing a wide range of compensation options for constant exposure.
Typical Applications 10 3.1 Some typical applications Exposure compensation Altering the depth of field Differences in exposure, such as occur when moving from outdoor to indoor in one take, can be easily, accurately and repeatedly compensated for using the WRC-1. A user defined program, which can be repeatedly activated, is used to control either the iris or the shutter angle of the mirror shutter – in this case the visible depth of field of the image does not change.
Altering the camera speed also changes the film exposure time. In order to hold the film exposure constant when changing the camera speed, either the shutter angle of the mirror shutter or the aperture of the lens must be adjusted accordingly. The WRC-1 allows the camera speed to be changed while simultaneously retaining a constant exposure. Several different compensation methods can be selected. Example: the camera ramps up from 24 fps to 48 fps.
Functions 3.2 Functions IRIS sliding switch The WRC/CAM sliding switch is used to select the operating mode ➪ photo. WRC/CAM sliding switch 3.2.1 CAM mode SEL button MODE button OPEN/PHASE- SET button RAMP button button WRC rotary switch handwheel In CAM mode, the operator can access the same settings and modes that are directly available on the camera itself. The display on the WRC-1 shows the same information as the camera display.
The WRC mode offers convenient programming and easy adjusting of the camera speed, the shutter angle and the iris of the lens. Depending on the chosen settings and the compensation method, different ramp times are possible. The minimum ramp time is calculated by the WRC-1. If the iris control is not activated (IRIS sliding switch ‘OFF’), the OPEN button serves as the PHASE button on the camera ➪ photo.
Functions 14 3.2.2.1 Overview of the settings available with the WRC rotary switch • fps In the ‘FPS’ mode the camera speed can be adjusted by turning the handwheel. The end-stops of the handwheel can be defined by the user within the limits of the attached camera model. (master value: camera speed) • ramp fps In the ‘RAMP FPS’ mode the camera speed is changed from one value to another over a pre-defined period time. The speed ramp is started by pressing the RAMP button.
• off In the ‘OFF’ position there is no exposure compensation for the programmed ramp functions or the handwheel adjustments. (no slave values) • Iris In the ‘IRIS’ position the handwheel adjustments or the programmed ramp functions are compensated for by automatically adjusting the iris of the lens for a constant exposure.
Setup CLM-2 535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3 RS RF CAL BAT RDY RUN UC-C1 LENS CONTROL SYSTEM WMU-1 + WRC-1 16 UMC-1 + URM-1 UC-R1 CCU
Setup 4. Setup 4.1 WRC-1 in wireless mode In order to be able to use the WRC-1 in wireless mode, it must be mounted on a Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1). The Wireless Main Unit supplies the WRC-1 with power and establishes the radio link with the camera. Please contact your nearest ARRI dealer or one of the service stations to update the EPROMs or to acquire the latest software version.
Setup 4.1.1 Mounting the WRC-1 on the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1) • Switch off the Wireless Main Unit WMU-1 by pressing the ON/OFF button ➪ photo. RELEASE button radio channel ON button RF-LED • If an operating unit is already attached, remove it by pressing the RELEASE button ➪ photo. Swing out the unit and then remove it by pulling it upwards. CAL-LED CAL button • With the wide black pin ➪ photo pointing forward, insert the WRC-1 into the free space on the Wireless Main Unit WMU-1.
Setup 4.1.2 Attaching the UMC-1 and URM-1 to the camera For wireless operation the UMC-1 must be equipped with an URM-1. • Screw the antenna ➪ photo into the threaded bushing on the URM-1. antenna • Unscrew the two allen screws ➪ photo from the cover of the UMC-1 and then remove the cover.
Setup • Place the URM-1 onto the UMC-1, align both plugs ➪ photo with each other and do not tilt them while attaching. • Screw the URM-1 tight to the UMC-1 with the two allen screws. • Attach the Universal Motor Controller UMC-1 with the URM-1 to the camera using the dovetail adapter ➪ photo with a 3/8" threaded bolt (K2.52080.0). plug • Connect the RS socket on the camera with the RS socket on the UMC-1 using the UC-C1 cable.
Setup • Connect the CCU socket on the camera with the CCU socket on the UMC-1 using the UC-R1 cable. ON/OFF switch • Select the same radio channel on the UMC-1 as is set on the WMU-1 ➪ photo (see LCS Instruction Manual, chapter 5.1.2.1). If several lenses are to be remotely controlled independently of each other, the radio channels 0 and 5, 1 and 6, and 3 and 7 can not be used simultaneously. radio channel IRIS socket Due to local telecommunications regulations for the 2.
Setup Setup with Iris control locking lever tube A CLM-2 motor must be mounted if the iris of the lens is to be controlled by the WRC-1. Mounting the CLM-2 motor with/without console receptacle Console order number: K2.52035.0 ballcatch • Flip up the locking lever ➪ photo and screw back the ballcatch ➪ photo with a screwdriver until it disappears completely in the bracket. • Push the tube ➪ photo flush into the console receptacle, taking care that the slit in the tube points towards the ballcatch.
Setup • Fasten the console to the support rods so that the motor unit’s drive gear engages with the gear of the lens ring. Ensure as little play as possible! The motor unit CLM-2 can also be mounted directly onto the support rods without the console. • Connect the CLM-2 motor to the iris socket of the UMC-1. Note: All iris-related functions of the WRC-1 are not available if the CLM-2 motor is not connected. The WRC-1 then displays the ‘NO IRIS’ warning.
Setup 4.2 WRC-1 in cable mode Connected with a cable to the camera only those fuctions of the WRC-1 are available which relate to the camera speed and the shutter angle. The iris of the lens cannot be controlled in the cable mode because the iris motor cannot be accessed. 4.2.1 Mounting the WRC-1 on the Wireless Handgrip Attachment (WHA-1) • If a control unit is already attached remove it by pressing the release button. Swing out the unit and then remove it by pulling it upwards.
5.1 Operating modes 5.1.1 CAM mode Note: The operating elements of the WRC-1 control the same functions as the corresponding elements on the camera: MODE, SEL, SET, and the RUN LED. In CAM mode, the OPEN button corresponds to the PHASE button on the camera. The RAMP button corresponds to the PROG button on the camera. The handwheel and the WRC- and COMPENSATION rotary switches are without function in this operating mode.
Operation 5.1.2 WRC mode In this mode the WRC-1 offers convenient and quick access to camera functions and additional programming options. • Set the sliding switch on the camera from NORM to PS/CCU ➪ photo. The display of the WRC-1 flashes with the warning ‘not PSCCU’ until the camera’s sliding switch is set to PS/CCU. sliding switch NORM / PS/CCU • Set the WRC/CAM sliding switch to WRC ➪ photo.
The WRC-1 does not have its own ON/OFF switch. In wireless mode it is switched on by pressing the ON button on the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1) ➪ photo. In cable mode it is supplied with power via the cable from the camera as soon as this is switched on. When in use, the background of the LCD of the WRC-1 is illuminated as long as it is active. READY-LED ON/OFF button RF-LED Operation 5.
Important Instructions 28 5.3 Important instructions • The WRC-1 controls - the camera speed, - the mirror shutter angle, and - the iris of the lens. All three parameters directly influence the exposure of the film. In order to avoid unwanted results, and to prevent the likelihood of incorrect use, all those parameters controlled by the WRC-1 must be set and controlled by the user.
• The WRC-1 and ICU-1 may not be operated simultaneously. • All programs set using the WRC-1 are only stored in the WRC-1 itself, and not in the camera. The RAMP function of the WRC-1 therefore is not identical with the camera’s own program function. It is therfore also independent of a program which has been stored in the camera using the CCU or the LCC. These camera programs cannot be altered using the WRC-1.
Important Instructions 30 • If exposure compensation is not possible with the set options – e.g. adjusting the iris cannot be compensated for at the same time by the iris – the WRC-1 displays the message ‘NO FUNC’ (no function) in the main menu. The camera can still be run for test purposes even if the READY LED on the WRC-1 lights up red or flashes. In this case, however, the exposure may not comply with the values set in the in the WRC-1.
5.4.1 Main menu The main menu is indicated by a black bar in the top right corner of the display ➪ photo. The currently adjusted value and the value of one of the two possible exposure compensations are shown in the display. ON READY OFF IRIS WRC CAM RUN black bar PROG symbol PROG OPEN MODE SEL/ SET/ RAMP PHASE Note: ramp Iris ramp WRC If PROG is also displayed ➪ photo, a time-controlled ramp function (ramp Iris, ramp ) , ramp fps) has been selected using the WRC rotary switch.
ON READY WRC CAM OFF IRIS MODE button SET button OPEN MODE SEL/ SET/ RAMP PHASE WRC ramp Iris ramp Iris Iris ramp fps fps Iris 50% max Iris max WRC-1 fps, ,Iris If exposure compensation is not possible with the set options – e.g. adjusting the iris cannot be compensated at the same time by the iris – the WRC-1 displays the message ‘NO FUNC’ (no function) in the main menu.
The submenus are used to define the end-stops of the handwheel and all relevant limit and fixed values. The value in the first line of the display corresponds to the left handwheel end-stop or the start value of the ramp. The value in the second line of the display corresponds to the right handwheel end-stop or the end value of the ramp. 5.4.2.1 Limit values 5.4.2.
ON READY WRC CAM OFF IRIS SEL button SET button OPEN MODE SEL/ SET/ ramp Iris ramp ramp fps fps Iris 50% max Iris max • By pressing the SEL button the adjusted value is stored and the next digits are activated. After the last digit has been entered the edit mode is exited. off Iris Iris • The flashing digits can be edited using the handwheel.
Using the menus
Controlling the Iris Iris Iris Iris ramp Iris ramp Iris ramp Iris comp. off comp. <) comp. user comp. off comp. <) comp.
If the aperture of the lens (iris) is to be controlled by the WRC-1, a lens motor CLM-2 must be mounted on the camera and connected to the UMC-1/URM-1. Note: The iris can only be adjusted using CLM-2 motors. If a CLM-1 motor is used the warning ‘NO IRIS’ is displayed. When switching on the WRC-1, the IRIS sliding switch ➪ photo is used to determine whether the WRC-1 (‘IRIS ON’) or another unit (e.g. a WFU-1) (‘IRIS OFF’) controls the connected iris motor.
Controlling the Iris 38 First the end-stops of the lens must be calibrated and the engraved T-stops must be assigned in the WRC-1 (as described below) for each lens being used. As the end-stops of the iris ring on the ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed, the ARRIMACROS may not be used with the LCS or the WRC-1 system.
Depending on the selected function and compensation, this input menu can also be found in other relevant positions by repeatedly pressing the MODE button. In the table submenu, it is possible to: • load factory- and user-defined iris tables, menu option ‘TBL LOAD’, • delete iris tables from the active memory (factory- or user-defined iris tables are not deleted), menu option ‘TBL DEL’, • edit iris tables, menu option ‘TBL EDIT’, or • store user-defined iris tables on one of the 10 available memory areas.
Controlling the Iris 5.5.1.1 Loading iris tables for Zeiss Ultra Primes, Variable Primes, High-speed, Standard or user-defined lenses (‘TBL LOAD’) The iris tables for the factory pre-defined lenses require that a standard gear ring is used on the lens motor (50 teeth). If other gear rings are used, the T-stop scale must be completely programmed from scratch. This also applies if a gear adapter ring is used with the lens.
Controlling the Iris Pre-defined lens types are: Display: UP VAr P HS 35 Std35 HS 16 User Lens set: ARRI Zeiss Ultra Primes ARRI Zeiss Variable Primes ARRI Zeiss High-speed lenses for 35mm film ARRI Zeiss Standard lenses for 35mm film ARRI Zeiss High-speed lenses for 16mm film lens previously defined by the user • Select the required lens set using the handwheel. Then press the SEL button. The focal length then appears in the second line of the display.
Controlling the Iris • ‘ADJ’ now flashes in the first line of the display. A T-stop value is shown in the second line. • Adjust the iris ring to the displayed value using the handwheel. • The T-stop is assigned by pressing the SET button. This is indicated in the first line with an ‘I’ next to ‘TBL’. This defines the entire iris table. ‘DONE’ is shown on the display for one second. • The display then shows ‘TBL’ in the first line, and the letter ‘F’ and a T-stop value in the second line.
• To go back to the main menu press of the MODE button again. Controlling the Iris • Press the MODE button to go back to the table menu (TBL LOAD, TBL DEL, TBL EDIT, TBL STORE).
Controlling the Iris 5.5.1.2 Programming an iris table for other lenses (‘TBL EDIT’) • If ‘IRIS TBL’ flashes on the display when the WRC-1 is switched on, the MODE button must be pressed once to enter the ‘TBL LOAD’ mode. If a lens has already been selected and the T-stops have been assigned previously, the menu for selecting the lens can be entered in the WRC rotary switch position ‘IRIS’ and the COMPENSATION rotary switch set to ‘OFF’ by pressing the MODE button three times.
• Turn the handwheel until ‘TBL EDIT’ is displayed. Press the SEL button to go to the input mode. • Turn the handwheel to the left until the first T-stop of the iris ring of the lens being used is shown in the second line of the display. This must be a full T-stop from the standard T-stop range. • Then press the SEL button. ‘ADJ’ now flashes in the first line of the display. • Adjust the iris ring of the lens to the displayed value using the handwheel.
Controlling the Iris 46 Note: If the T-stop scale of the lens being used is linear, it is sufficient to enter just two T-stops, which must be at least four T-stops apart, in order to define the iris table. If the T-stop scale is not linear, all the T-stops must be assigned individually.
After assigning the T-stops the resulting iris table can be stored for later use. • Press the MODE button in the submenu for assigning the T-stops to go back to the table menu (TBL LOAD, TBL DEL, TBL EDIT, TBL STORE). • Turn the handwheel until ‘STORE’ is shown in the second line. • Press the SEL button. ‘STORE’ is displayed in the first line, and the number of the memory area is shown in the second line. • Select the number of the required memory area using the handwheel. 10 memory areas are available.
Controlling the Iris 5.5.1.4 Loading a user-defined iris table (‘TBL LOAD’) • If ‘IRIS TBL’ flashes on the display when the WRC-1 is switched on, the MODE button must be pressed once to enter the ‘TBL LOAD’ mode. If a lens has already been selected and the T-stops have been assigned previously, the menu for selecting the lens can be entered in the WRC rotary switch position ‘IRIS’ and the COMPENSATION rotary switch set to ‘OFF’ by pressing the MODE button three times.
Controlling the Iris The WRC-1 is not able to check whether the selected user-defined iris table is actually compatible with the lens being used. An error message can only be displayed if the iris motor reaches the end-stops of the lens during calibration, and these had been positioned elsewhere while the lens was being programmed. CAL button • If the wrong iris table has been unintentionally selected (e.g.
Controlling the Iris • If the lens has been successfully calibrated, ‘ADJ’ flashes in the first line of the display. A T-stop value is shown in the second line. • Adjust the iris ring of the lens to the displayed value using the handwheel. • The T-stop is assigned by pressing the SET button. This is indicated in the first line with an ‘I’ next to ‘TBL’. This defines the entire iris table. ‘DONE’ is displayed for one second.
If a previously programmed iris table is re-edited, the corresponding table must first be loaded from its memory area as described above. The handwheel must then be turned in the table menu (TBL LOAD, TBL DEL, TBL EDIT, TBL STORE) until ‘EDIT’ is displayed in the second line. Confirm with the SEL button to return to the edit mode for this table. 5.5.1.
Controlling the Iris 52 Iris 5.5.2 Iris / compensation off comp. off The iris can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel. Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for. The main menu shows ‘IRIS’ in the first display line, and the currently adjusted T-stop in the second line. fps The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Note: To check the image in the viewfinder, the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button. The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again. This does not alter the programmed settings. The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running. By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) can be shown in the first display line. The currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line.
Controlling the Iris 54 • Press the MODE button to enter the next submenu. The table menu has already been described under 5.5.1. Iris comp. <) • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu.
camera does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed cannot be attained with this camera); readings with ‘OFF’ in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on the camera (example: shutter angle of the 435 is set manually = ‘OFF ANGLE’).
Controlling the Iris 56 With most lenses, the T-stops before the end-stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved. In order to avoid incorrect exposure, the adjusted iris range should not contain these values. With the iris wide open a lens-related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur, looking like an incorrect exposure. The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. Depending on the definable limit value, the first digits flash in the first or second display line. These can now be adjusted using the handwheel. The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit. The first digits are confirmed, and the decimal is set to ‘0’, by pressing the SET button.
Controlling the Iris Iris 5.5.4 Iris / compensation user comp. user fps Using the handwheel, the iris can be manually adjusted within the user-defined end-stops, simultaneously together with the values for the shutter angle and the camera speed. If appropriate values are selected, either the exposure can be kept at a constant level, or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required (e.g. fading in or out).
The main menu shows the symbol ’ ) ’ in the first display line for adjusting the shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the currently adjusted T-stop (if controlled by the WRC-1). By pressing the SET button the currently adjusted mirror shutter angle can be shown in the first line of the display. The current camera speed is displayed in the second line. The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Iris 60 Note: To check the image in the viewfinder, the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button. The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again. This does not alter the programmed settings. The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running. By pressing the SET button the currently adjusted shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) can be shown in the first display line.
• If the defined values result in a constant exposure, the display shows ‘CONST LIGHT’ when the MODE button is pressed. If this reading is not shown, the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The table menu has already been described under 5.5.1. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Iris • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu.
Controlling the Iris ramp Iris 5.5.5 Ramp iris / compensation off comp. off PROG The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button (ramp, definition see Glossary). Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for. PROG PROG fps The main menu shows ‘RA’ in the first line to indicate the ramp function, and the currently adjusted T-stop of the lens in the second line.
Note: To check the image in the viewfinder, the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button. The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again. This does not alter the programmed settings. The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running. By pressing the SET button the currently set shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) can be displayed in the first display line, the currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line.
Controlling the Iris • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture of the lens can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the aperture, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu.
• Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Iris • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The table menu has already been described under 5.5.1.
Controlling the Iris ramp Iris comp. <) PROG PROG PROG PROG fps 5.5.6 Ramp iris / compensation shutter angle The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted within the pre-set limit values (master value: Iris) over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button (ramp, definition see Glossary). The mirror shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC-1 within the pre-defined limit values, to compensate the exposure. The visible depth of field can be altered with this function.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Iris 68 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum aperture can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the aperture, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The T-stop value in the first display line flashes. The required value can now be set using the handwheel. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. Note: The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end-stop. The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The table menu has already been described under 5.5.1. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu.
Controlling the Iris ramp Iris 5.5.7 Ramp iris / compensation user comp. user PROG fps PROG PROG The iris of the lens is continuously adjusted, together with the shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the camera speed, within the freely definable limits over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run. If appropriate values are selected, either the exposure can be kept at a constant level, or a ramp can be defined to change the exposure as required (e.g.
The main menu shows the symbol ’ ) ’ in the first line of the display for adjusting the shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the currently adjusted T-stop. The currently adjusted mirror shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button. The currently adjusted camera speed is displayed in the second line. The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Iris 72 The handwheel is without function in the main menu. Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp. The camera can be started, by pressing the RUN button on the WMU-1. With most lenses, the T-stops before the end-stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved. In order to avoid incorrect exposure, the adjusted iris range should not contain these values.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The T-stop value in the first display line flashes. The required value can now be set using the handwheel. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit. The first digits are confirmed, and the decimal is set to ‘0’ by pressing the SET button. The values in the second display line can be set accordingly. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu.
Controlling the Iris 74 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed. Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values. The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Iris • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 76 <) <) <) ramp <) ramp <) ramp <) comp. off comp. Iris comp. User comp. off comp. Iris comp.
For cameras without an electronically adjustable mirror shutter, the warning ‘NO ANGLE’ is displayed in the main menu when selecting a function for the shutter angle. The READY LED flashes green. If the iris of the lens is not controlled by the WRC-1, the warning ‘NO IRIS’ appears in the main menu when selecting a WRC function or compensation which requires the iris ring to be controlled. Controlling the Shutter Angle 5.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 78 <) comp. off 5.6.1 Shutter angle / compensation off The mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel. Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for. fps The main menu shows the currently adjusted mirror shutter angle in the first display line, and ‘ANGLE’ in the second line.
By pressing the SET button, the currently set T-stop (if controlled by the WRC-1) can be displayed in the first display line, and the currently set camera speed is shown in the second display line. • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the left and right end-stop of the handwheel (minimum and maximum mirror shutter angle) can be defined.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 80 <) comp. Iris 5.6.2 Shutter angle / compensation iris The mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Shutter angle). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the iris of the lens. The visible depth of field can be altered with this function. fps If the iris control is not available, the flashing warning ‘NO IRIS’ is displayed in the main menu. Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Shutter Angle 82 Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. Depending on the definable limit value, the T-stop value flashes in the first or second display line. This can now be set using the handwheel. The automatically calculated other limit value is shown in the other display line. Press the SEL button again to switch to the decimal. The selected T-stop is confirmed and the decimal set to ‘0’ by pressing the SET button.
• Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Shutter Angle • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the fixed value for the camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 84 <) comp. User fps 5.6.3 Shutter angle / compensation user Using the handwheel, the mirror shutter angle can be manually adjusted within the user-defined end-stops, simultaneously together with the values for the camera speed and the iris (if controlled by the WRC-1). If appropriate values are selected, either the exposure can be kept at a constant level, or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required (e.g. fading in or out).
The main menu shows the symbol ’ ) ‘ and the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first display line. If the iris is also controlled by the WRC-1, this is indicated by an ‘F’ at the end of the first display line. The currently adjusted T-stop can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button. The currently adjusted camera speed is shown in the second display line. The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 86 Note: To check the image in the viewfinder, the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button (if controlled by the WRC-1). The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again. This does not alter the programmed settings. The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running. With most lenses, the T-stops before the end-stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved.
• If the defined values result in a constant exposure, the display shows ‘CONST LIGHT’ when the MODE button is pressed. If this reading is not shown, the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Shutter Angle • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the values for the minimum and maximum camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 88 ramp <) comp. off PROG PROG PROG 5.6.4 Ramp shutter angle / compensation off The mirror shutter angle is continuously adjusted within the pre-defined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (ramp, definition see Glossary). Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Shutter Angle 90 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the fixed values for the aperture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5. The tenths of a T-stop are linearly divided between the two full T-stop positions.
The shortest possible ramp time is adjusted by turning the handwheel to the left end-stop. The maximum ramp time is 100 seconds. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 92 ramp <) comp. Iris PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG 5.6.5 Ramp shutter angle / compensation iris The shutter angle is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Shutter angle). The iris of the lens is automatically adjusted by the WRC-1 within the pre-defined limit values to compensate the exposure. The visible depth of field can be altered with this function.
Note The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera)
Controlling the Shutter Angle 94 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum shutter angle can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the shutter angle, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes. The required value can now be set using the handwheel.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the fixed value for the camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 96 ramp <) comp. User PROG fps PROG PROG PROG fps PROG PROG PROG 5.6.6 Ramp shutter angle / compensation user The shutter angle is continuously adjusted, simultaneously together with the aperture (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the camera speed, within the freely definable limits over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run.
The main menu shows the symbol ’ ) ‘ and the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first display line. If the iris is controlled by the WRC-1, this is indicated by an ‘F’ at the end of the first display line. The currently adjusted T-stop can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button. The current camera speed is displayed in the second display line. Note: Note: The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 98 parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); readings with ‘OFF’ in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on the camera (example: shutter angle of the 435 is set manually = ‘OFF ANGLE’). Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started! The handwheel is without function in the main menu. Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the values for the minimum and maximum camera speed, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes. The required value can now be set using the handwheel. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit.
Controlling the Shutter Angle 100 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed. Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values. The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Shutter Angle • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed.
Controlling the Camera Speed 102 fps fps fps fps fps fps fps comp. off comp. Iris comp. <) comp.Iris <) 50% comp.max. Iris comp.max. <) comp.
ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps comp.off comp.Iris comp.<) comp.Iris/<)50% comp.max. Iris comp.max.<) comp.
Controlling the Camera Speed 104 5.7 Controlling the camera speed 5.7.1 Speed / compensation off The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel. Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for. The main menu shows ‘SPEED’ in the first display line, and the currently adjusted camera speed in the second display line.
fps comp. off fps fps • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the aperture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. If the aperture of the lens is controlled by the WRC-1, the display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Camera Speed 106 fps 5.7.2 Speed / compensation iris comp. Iris fps fps The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the iris of the lens while the camera speed is adjusted with the handwheel. If the iris control is not available, the flashing warning ‘NO IRIS’ is displayed in the main menu. Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4.1.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Camera Speed 108 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The end-stops for the handwheel (minimum and maximum camera speed) can be defined. The first display line shows the value for the left handwheel end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The first digits in the first display line flash. The required value can now be set using the handwheel.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the fixed value for the mirror shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed If the compensation range available for the iris ring is exceeded (e.g.
Controlling the Camera Speed 110 fps comp. <) fps fps 5.7.3 Speed / compensation shutter angle The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the mirror shutter angle. If the electronic shutter angle control on the camera has been switched off (the shutter angle has been set manually), the warning ‘OFF ANGLE’ flashes in the main menu.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Camera Speed 112 If the compensation range available for the shutter angle is exceeded (e.g. the start shutter angle is at the beginning or end of the adjustment range), the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘ANGLE RANGE’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu mode. The limits for the shutter angle range or the camera speed must be corrected! The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning.
The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for with the iris and the shutter angle at equal proportions. If the iris control is not available, the flashing warning ‘NO IRIS’ is displayed in the main menu. Connect the iris control as described in chapter 4.1.2, calibrate the lens and assign the T-stops as described in chapter 5.5.
Controlling the Camera Speed 114 With most lenses, the T-stops before the end-stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved. In order to avoid incorrect exposure, the adjusted iris range should not contain these values. With the iris wide open a lens-related reduction in brightness towards the edge of the image may occur, looking like an incorrect exposure. The exact values are dependent on the lens type and must be determined with test shots.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the adjustment range for the aperture of the lens, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. If the compensation range available with the aperture is exceeded, the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘IRIS RANGE’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu.
Controlling the Camera Speed 116 fps comp.max. Iris fps fps 5.7.5 Speed / compensation max. iris The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for by adjusting the aperture of the lens. If the adjustment range of the iris is not sufficient for the given end values, the rest will be compensated for by the mirror shutter.
The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5. The tenths of a T-stop are linearly divided between the two full T-stop positions. By pressing the SET button, the automatically adjusted mirror shutter angle can be shown in the first display line.
Controlling the Camera Speed 118 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the left and right end-stop of the handwheel (minimum and maximum camera speed) can be defined. The first display line shows the value for the left end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The first digits in the first display line flash. The required value can now be set using the handwheel.
• Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the adjustment range for the mirror shutter angle, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. One of the two limit values (minimum or maximum shutter angle, depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed) can be defined; the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC-1. Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds.
Controlling the Camera Speed 120 fps comp.max. <) fps fps 5.7.6 Speed / compensation max. shutter angle The camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops of the handwheel (master value: Camera speed). The exposure is automatically compensated for by adjusting the mirror shutter angle. If the adjustment range of the shutter angle is insufficient for the given end value, the rest will be compensated for by the aperture of the lens.
Note The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera)
Controlling the Camera Speed 122 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the left and right end-stop of the handwheel (minimum and maximum camera speed) can be defined. The first display line shows the value for the left end-stop, the second line shows the value for the right end-stop. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The first digits in the first display line flash. The required value can now be set using the handwheel.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The limit values for the iris can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. One of the two limit values (minimum or maximum aperture, depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed) can be defined; the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC-1. Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. Depending on the definable limit value, the T-stop display flashes in the first or second display line.
Controlling the Camera Speed 124 fps comp.user fps fps 5.7.7 Speed / compensation user Using the handwheel, the camera speed can be manually adjusted within the pre-defined end-stops, simultaneously together with the values for the shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the iris (if controlled by the WRC-1). If appropriate values are selected, either the exposure can be kept at a constant level, or an adjustment process can be defined to change the exposure as required (e.g. fading in or out).
The first line of the main menu shows the currently adjusted shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1). If the iris is controlled by the WRC-1, this is indicated by an ‘F’ at the end of the first display line. By pressing the SET button, the currently adjusted aperture can be shown in the first display. The second line shows the currently adjusted camera speed. Note: Note The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Camera Speed 126 Note: To check the image in the viewfinder, the iris can be opened completely by pressing the OPEN button (if controlled by the WRC-1). The iris remains open until the OPEN button is released again. This does not alter the programmed settings. The OPEN button is without function while the camera is running. With most lenses, the T-stops before the end-stops are not exact due to the tolerances involved.
• If the defined values result in a constant exposure, the display shows ‘CONST LIGHT’ when the MODE button is pressed. If this reading is not shown, the exposure is altered while the handwheel is adjusted. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the values for the minimum and maximum aperture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above.
Controlling the Camera Speed 128 ramp fps comp.off PROG fps PROG 5.7.8 Ramp speed / compensation off The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (ramp, definition see Glossary). fps PROG PROG PROG Differences in exposure are not automatically compensated for. The first line of the main menu shows ‘RA’ to indicate the ramp function, and the active camera speed in the second line.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Camera Speed 130 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the fixed values for the mirror shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the aperture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed. Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values. The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed.
Controlling the Camera Speed 132 ramp fps comp.Iris PROG fps PROG fps 5.7.9 Ramp speed / compensation iris The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Camera speed). The iris is automatically adjusted by the WRC-1 within the pre-defined limit values to compensate the exposure.
Note The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera)
Controlling the Camera Speed 134 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The first digits in the first display line flash. The required value can now be set using the handwheel. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digit.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected. The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning.
Controlling the Camera Speed 136 ramp fps comp.<) PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG 5.7.10 Ramp speed / compensation shutter angle The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Camera speed). The mirror shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC-1 within the pre-defined limit values, to compensate the exposure.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Camera Speed 138 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The first digits in the first display line flash. The required value can now be set using the handwheel. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digits.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected. The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning.
Controlling the Camera Speed 140 ramp fps comp.Iris/<)50% 5.7.11 Ramp speed / compensation iris and shutter angle 50% PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run (master value: Camera speed).
Note The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera)
Controlling the Camera Speed 142 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes. The required value can now be set using the handwheel.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The limit values of the aperture can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. If the compensation range available with the aperture is exceeded, the READY LED flashes green and the warning ‘IRIS RANGE’ flashes on the display after returning to the main menu. The limit values for the shutter angle, the iris or the camera speed must be corrected! The camera can still be started for test purposes in spite of the flashing warning.
Controlling the Camera Speed 144 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed. Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values. The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed.
Controlling the Camera Speed 146 ramp fps comp.max. Iris PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG 5.7.12 Ramp speed / compensation max. iris The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after the RAMP button is pressed in the camera run (master value: Camera speed). The aperture of the lens is automatically adjusted by the WRC-1 within the pre-defined limit values, to compensate the exposure.
By pressing the SET button, the currently adjusted shutter angle can be shown in the first display line.
Controlling the Camera Speed 148 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The shutter angle value in the first display line flashes. The required value can now be set using the handwheel.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The limit values for the mirror shutter angle can be defined using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. One of the two limit values (minimum or maximum shutter angle, depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed) can be defined; the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC-1. Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds.
Controlling the Camera Speed 150 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed. Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values. The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed.
Controlling the Camera Speed 152 ramp fps comp.max.<) PROG fps PROG fps PROG 5.7.13 Ramp speed / compensation max. shutter angle The camera speed is continuously adjusted within the predefined limit values over a pre-defined period of time after the RAMP button is pressed in the camera run (master value: Camera speed). The mirror shutter angle is automatically adjusted by the WRC-1 to compensate the exposure.
The following warnings may be displayed: ‘IRIS TBL’ – a valid iris table has not yet been activated; readings with ‘NO’ in the first display line indicate that the selected function is currently not available (example: ‘NO IRIS’ although the iris control is activated on the WRC-1, the iris motor has not yet been connected); readings with ‘RANGE’ in the second display line indicate that the adjustment range of a parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); read
Controlling the Camera Speed 154 • Press the MODE button in the main menu to enter the first submenu. The limit values for the minimum and maximum camera speed can be defined. The first display line shows the start value of the camera speed, and the second line the value at the end of the ramp. • Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. The first digits in the first display line flash. The required value can now be set using the handwheel. Press the SEL button again to switch to the next digits.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The limit values for the aperture of the lens are defined, using the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel. One of the two limit values (minimum or maximum aperture, depending on the adjustment direction of the camera speed) can be defined; the other limit value is automatically calculated by the WRC-1. Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds. Depending on the definable limit value, the T-stop value flashes in the first or second display line.
Controlling the Camera Speed 156 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected.
• Press the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to select the required projection speed. Press the SEL button repeatedly to switch between the three available values. The selected projection speed is confirmed by pressing the SET button. • Press the MODE button to go back to the main menu. Controlling the Camera Speed • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. The screen time for the selected ramp duration can be displayed.
Controlling the Camera Speed 158 ramp fps comp.user PROG fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG 5.7.14 Ramp speed / compensation user The camera speed is continuously adjusted, together with the iris (if controlled by the WRC-1) and the mirror shutter angle (if controlled by the WRC-1) within the freely definable limits over a pre-defined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run.
The main menu shows the currently adjusted shutter angle in the first line. If the aperture is being controlled by the WRC-1, this is indicated by an ‘F’ at the end of the first display line. The currently adjusted T-stop can be shown in the first display line by pressing the SET button. The current camera speed is displayed in the second line. Note: Note: The display shows full T-stops followed by the tenth of a T-stop. Example: T-stop 2.8 plus half a T-stop is shown as 2.8_5.
Controlling the Camera Speed 160 parameter has been exceeded (example: the selected speed is not available with this camera); readings with ‘OFF’ in the first display line indicate that this function is deactivated on the camera (example: shutter angle of the 435 is set manually = ‘OFF ANGLE’). Correct parameters must be set before the camera is started! The handwheel is without function in the main menu. Press the RAMP button when the camera is running to start the ramp.
• Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To define the values for the aperture of the lens (if controlled by the WRC-1), use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. The start value of the aperture is shown in the first display line, and the end value is shown in the second line. • If the defined values result in a constant exposure, the display shows ‘CONST LIGHT’ when the MODE button is pressed. If this reading is not shown, the exposure is altered during the ramp.
Controlling the Camera Speed 162 • Press the MODE button to go to the next submenu. To enter the ramp duration, use the SEL and SET buttons and the handwheel, as described above. A previously set ramp duration may now exceed the technically fastest possible adjustment, if the ramp duration is simply kept from an old program. The READY LED then flashes green and the warning ‘SEC RANGE’ is shown in the main menu. The ramp duration must be corrected.
Warnings are only displayed in the WRC mode, and only in the main menu ➪ photo (indicated by a black bar in the top right of the display). In CAM mode, only warnings are displayed, which also appear on the camera display. All flashing displays (including LEDs) indicate a warning. Note: black indicator bar for main menu Warnings 6. Warnings All warnings displayed on the WMU-1 are described in the LCS Manual A function has been selected which cannot technically be realised.
Warnings The connected camera is in the program mode; the program activated in the camera has priority. The camera program must be deactivated if the WRC-1 is to be used for controlling (see Camera instruction manual). A single frame unit is attached to the camera. The single frame unit controls the mirror shutter and the camera speed. The single frame unit must be deactivated if the WRC-1 is to be used for controlling. (see Single Frame/Capping Shutter instruction manual).
Warnings The selector switch on the camera is not set to PS/CCU (or to CCU on the ARRIFLEX 535A). Set the camera selector switch to PS/CCU. With the ARRIFLEX 535A only a fixed reverse speed of 25 fps is available via the WRC-1. The connected camera does not have an electronically adjustable mirror shutter. The exposure cannot be compensated for using the mirror shutter. Another kind of compensation must be selected using the COMPENSATION rotary switch.
Warnings No iris motor is connected to the UMC-1, a CLM-1 is connected as the iris motor, or the IRIS sliding switch is set to OFF and a function has been selected which requires the iris to be controlled or the calibration process is running. Connect a CLM-2 iris motor, or set the IRIS sliding switch to ON and then switch the WRC-1 (and WMU-1) off and on again to reset the units, or select a WRC function which does not require an iris control. Command to calibrate the lens.
The ramp time cannot be executed for technical reasons. Set an executable (longer) ramp time. Warnings The programmed camera speed values lie outside of the available range (e.g. the WRC-1 has been programmed for a highspeed camera, but a standard model is now connected). An adjusted shutter angle value, or the automatically calculated angle, lies outside of the available range. Set executable limit values for the shutter angle range.
Warnings Warnings when programming iris tables A T-stop has been programmed which cannot be correct, e.g. T-stop 2.0 cannot lie between 2.8 and 4. The incorrectly positioned value must be deleted and reset. ft m h:min TC UB fpsR sec:f 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 filter jam PROG asy end bat The adjustment range of the iris ring is not compatible with the selected lens even though it has been re-calibrated. The selected lens is not compatible with the adjustment range of the choosen lens.
The loaded table contains an error, or it is not compatible with the lens mounted on the camera. Re-program the T-stops. Warnings The T-stop value set on the lens lies outside of the permitted range. Reset the T-stop on the lens.
Quick Guide CLM-2 535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3 RS RF CAL BAT RDY RUN UC-C1 LENS CONTROL SYSTEM WMU-1 + WRC-1 170 UMC-1 + URM-1 UC-R1 CCU
This quick guide is aimed at users who have already read the instruction manual, and who are very familiar with the system. Warning: no reference is made in this chapter to possible operating errors – this chapter therefore does not include any warnings! 7.1 Connecting the devices System components required for wireless operation WRC-1 .................................................... K2.52087.0 WMU-1 ................................................... K2.52052.0 with WBU-2 battery .....................
7.2.1 CAM mode IRIS sliding switch Set the WRC/CAM sliding switch to CAM. In this operating mode the display on the WRC-1 is identical to the camera display. The settings on the camera can be adjusted by pressing the MODE, SEL and SET buttons. The OPEN button serves as the PHASE button on the camera. WRC/CAM sliding switch ON READY WRC CAM OFF IRIS RUN PROG SEL button MODE button SET button OPEN/PHASE OPEN button PHASE WRC rotary switch MODE SEL/ SET/ ramp Iris ramp W RC Quick Guide 7.
With the WRC-1 the - cameral speed, - the mirror shutter angle and - the iris of the lens can be adjusted using the handwheel. Programs (ramps) can be created to automatically adjust the controlled operating functions for a pre-defined period of time. Changes in exposure can be compensated for by automatically adjusting one or two of the other controllable parameters. • The camera can be started by pressing the RUN button on the WMU-1.
Quick Guide factory pre-defined user defined 7.3.1 Iris control • Before using the iris control functions, the T-stops engraved on the lens being used must be assigned in the WRC-1 and the lens’ end-stops must be calibrated.
Display: UP VAr P HS 35 Std35 HS 16 User Lens set: ARRI Zeiss Ultra Primes ARRI Zeiss Variable Primes ARRI Zeiss High-speed set for 35mm film ARRI Zeiss Standard set for 35mm film ARRI Zeiss High-speed set for 16mm film lenses previously defined by the user Confirm the selection by pressing the SEL button. Choose the required focal length using the handwheel and confirm the selection by pressing the SET button.
Quick Guide 176 however be at least four T-stops apart, in order to define the iris table. If the iris scale is not linear, all the T-stops must be programmed. After programming the iris table, the T-stops on the iris ring of the lens must be controlled by adjusting with the handwheel and visually checking the lens. If the created iris table should remain available for later use, it must be stored. This also applies when an iris table has been re-edited.
black indicator bar for main menu The main menu is indicated by a black bar ➪ photo in the top right corner of the display. The currently adjusted value and the value of one of the two possible exposure compensation options are shown in the display. If ‘PROG’ is also shown, a time-controlled ramp function (ramp Iris, ramp ) , ramp fps) has been selected using the WRC rotary switch. In this case, the handwheel is without function in the main menu.
Quick Guide 178 The ramp duration is set, the screen time is displayed when a corresponding function is selected, and the reading ‘CONST LIGHT’ confirms a constant exposure resulting from the values set in the user-defined mode. The corresponding submenus for each adjustable combination of master values and compensations can be seen in the following illustrations or chapter 5 of this instruction manual. If technically executable limit values are exceeded when defining the different parameters (e.g.
Iris Iris ramp Iris ramp Iris ramp Iris comp. <) comp. user comp. off comp. <) comp. user PROG PROG fps fps PROG fps PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG PROG fps PROG fps fps PROG fps Quick Guide Iris comp.
Quick Guide <) <) <) ramp <) ramp <) ramp <) comp. off comp. Iris comp. User comp. off comp. Iris comp.
fps fps fps fps fps fps comp. Iris comp. <) comp.Iris <) 50% comp.max. Iris comp.max. <) comp.user fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps fps Quick Guide fps comp.
Quick Guide ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps ramp fps comp.off comp.Iris comp.<) comp.Iris/<)50% comp.max. Iris comp.max.<) comp.
Adjusting: The term ‘adjust’ as used in this instruction manual describes a manual alteration of one of the adjustable parameters using the handwheel. Limit value: A limit value is either the left and right handwheel end-stop, or the start and end value of an adjusted parameter in the case of a time-controlled ramp. Ramp: The term ‘ramp’ describes adjustment actions which run automatically over a predefined period of time after pressing the RAMP button in the camera run, i.e.
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Index
A ADJ ..................................................... 42, 45, 50, 175 adjustments ...................................................... 13, 183 under 6 fps .......................................................... 30 ANGLE RANGE ........................... 29, 56, 68, 112, 115, 118, 138, 143, 149, 167 angle symbol ................................................14, 59, 71 antenna ................................................................... 19 applications .....................................
Index iris / angle 50 % ................................................. 15 max. angle ..........................................................15 max. iris .............................................................. 15 off ......................................................................15 rotary switch............................ 13, 15, 25, 165, 173 user .................................................................... 15 CONST LIGHT ................
G electronically adjustable mirror shutter ................ 77, 165 elements for operating ............................................... 25 end value ................................................................. 33 end-stops ................................................................. 33 calibrating ................................................... 49, 174 entering values ....................................................... 177 EPROM versions .........................................
Index 190 IRIS RANGE ................................ 29, 82, 94, 109, 115, 122, 134, 143, 155, 167 IRIS sliding switch ........................... 13, 26, 37, 38, 166 iris socket ................................................................. 23 iris table ...................................................38, 166, 174 checking ......................................... 42, 46, 50, 175 CLOSE position ..............................................46, 51 deleting an old table ..............................
O main menu .............................................................163 master values ................................... 13, 173, 178, 183 memory area ................................................39, 47, 48 number ............................................................... 47 selection .............................................................. 48 mirror shutter angle on the camera ............................................ 28 electronically adjustable ....................................
Index 192 radio link ................................................................. 17 ramp ...............................................................13, 183 angle .................................................................. 14 duration ............................................................ 178 fps ......................................................................14 iris ......................................................................14 reversing ..............................
T t-stop scale linear .................................................................. 46 non-linear ........................................................... 46 t-stops ...................................................... 45, 168, 169 assigning .............................................. 38, 45, 174 checking ............................................... 42, 46, 175 CLOSE position .................................................... 46 delete an assignment ....................................
Index U W UC-C1 ....................................................... 17, 20, 171 UC-R1 ........................................................ 17, 21, 171 Ultra Primes ................................................ 39, 41, 175 UMC-1 ................................................17, 19, 37, 171 universal motor controller .......................................... 17 universal radio module .............................................. 17 unmounting .................................................
Main Main Main Menu Menu Menu press MODE-key to press MODE-key enter table-menu to leave menu select tbl standard-lens: LOAd values can be checked WRC-1: Iris Table Editing active lens-table active lens-table active lens-table deleting editing storing tbl tbL tbL deL Edit StorE load press SEL MODE to confirm select lens group: UP handwheel VAr P, HS 35, Std 35, HS 16 Std 16 press SEL press SEL coming from to confirm to confirm tbL "tbL" USEr dEL press SEL press S
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