System Settings 101
21.8 Reset of Electronic Horizon
1. Select MENU > System > Reset Electronic Horizon.
A screen showing the roll and tilt values is displayed.
2. Place the camera on a level surface and press RESET.
Note: A message is displayed if either the roll, the tilt or both values exceed the calibration range
and resetting is not possible.
21.9 Camera Update
21.9.1 Update of Camera Software
The camera software is updated with a USB memory stick. The Software Update Package (SUP) will
update the camera along with the Viewfinder MVF-2 and the lens mount – provided they are connected
to the camera.
The Software Update Package (SUP) can be found in the Software and Firmware Updates for Cameras
section on the ARRI website. You need to register your camera, along with your camera serial number,
to access the SUP download. Existing ALEXA customers with an active account for the download
section can use this account, unless otherwise requested.
Before update, create the folder structure on a FAT 32 USB memory stick. For more information, see
"Prepare User Storage for Use", page 47.
Preconditions
ALEXA Mini LF with MVF-2 connected
Fully charged camera battery or power supply
Computer with internet access and USB interface
USB memory stick (FAT 32 file format), prepared with the folder structure for the use with the
camera
Software Update Package Download
1. Download the software update package (SUP) from www.arri.com.
2. Double-click on the downloaded file (*.zip) to unpack it:
Update file (*.SUP)
Update key (*.lic)
Release notes
3. Carefully read the release notes.
4. Copy the update file (*.SUP) to the ARRI/A-MINI-LF/SUP folder on the USB stick.
5. Copy the update key (*.lic) to the ARRI/A-MINI-LF/LICENSES folder on the USB stick.
6. Safely remove the USB memory stick from the computer.
Camera Update
1. Open the media lid and connect the USB memory stick to the camera.
2. If inserted, remove the recording media from the camera.
3. Switch on the camera with a full battery or use a mains power supply.
4. Select MENU > Setup > Factory Reset to perform a factory reset.
5. Select MENU > System > Update > Update Camera.
6. Select the required update file and press CONFIRM to start the update.
Press CANCEL to exit.
7. Check the MVF-2 monitor for the update progress.
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