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ARRI ALEXA Plus 4:3 - User Manual

ARRI ALEXA Plus 4:3
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ALEXA Family of Cameras
Software Update Packet 9.0 (ALEXA XT/XR)
Software Update Packet 9.0
(ALEXA Classic)
Date: 25
th
November 2013
USER MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Summary

5 Safety Guidelines

5.2 General Safety Guidelines

Provides essential safety rules for operating and installing the system.

5.3 Specific Safety Instructions

Lists detailed safety precautions for system operation and handling.

7 Power Supply

7.1 Power Management

Describes how the camera manages multiple power sources simultaneously.

8 Camera Support

8.3 Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1

Introduces the ALEXA's electronic viewfinder and its features.

9 Connectors

9.13 SD Card slot

Explains the SD card slot for data storage and firmware loading.

9.14 SxS Slots

Details the SxS module and its card slots for recording.

9.15 XR (Xtended Recording) Module

Describes the XR module for extended recording capabilities.

11 Camera Controls

Main controls

Location and interface of the primary camera controls on the right side.

Operator controls

Location and interface of the operator controls on the left side.

EVF controls

Controls for the Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1.

11.1 Main Controls

11.1.3 HOME screen

Describes the ALEXA's default screen for viewing parameters and access.

11.1.3.2 FPS

Setting the sensor frame rate and available frame rates per codec/media.

11.1.3.3 AUDIO

Explains how to adjust and monitor audio levels and parameters.

11.1.3.4 SHUTTER

Setting the shutter angle and its effect on exposure time.

11.1.3.5 EI

Details the Exposure Index (EI) and its impact on sensitivity.

11.1.3.6 COLOR

Explains color management settings, gamma, and ARRI Look Files.

11.1.3.7 WB

Covers white balance settings, presets, and automatic adjustment.

11.1.4 Function Buttons

Describes the assignment and function of the main control buttons.

11.1.4.1 TC (Timecode)

Setting and managing timecode sources, modes, and generators.

11.1.4.3 USER

Assigning functions to user buttons for quick access to settings.

11.1.5.1 Recording

Adjusting parameters for internal and external recording.

11.1.5.2 Monitoring

Setting up monitoring parameters for EVF and MON OUT.

11.3 EVF-1 Controls

CAM menu controls

Accessing and using the EVF-1's CAM menu for camera parameters.

EVF menu controls

Adjusting viewfinder parameters via the EVF-1's EVF menu.

12 Operation of the Camera

12.1 Recording

Information and recommendations for internal recording.

12.1.1.1 SxS Module

Covers the use of Sony SxS PRO cards for internal recording.

12.1.1.2 XR Module

Details the XR module for internal recording with XR Capture Drives.

12.1.1.3 Internal Recording Formats

Explains available internal recording formats like ProRes, DNxHD, and ARRIRAW.

12.1.2 External recording

Describes outputting uncompressed HD and ARRIRAW data to external recorders.

12.1.3 Parallel recording

How to record internally and externally simultaneously for workflow options.

12.1.4 High Speed recording

Details high-speed recording capabilities and requirements.

12.2 Monitoring

12.2.1 Frame Lines

How to use frame lines for framing and composition reference.

12.3 Using Timecode

External TC, Time of day

Using external timecode for multi-camera productions and sync-sound.

Internal TC, Rec Run

Using internal timecode for single-camera productions or MOS.

12.4 Syncing the Sensors of Two Cameras

Synchronizing Image Output

How to sync REC OUTs and MON OUTs of two ALEXA cameras.

12.5 Syncing the Settings of Two Cameras

Camera connection and setup

Steps to synchronize camera settings over Ethernet using two ALEXAs.

13 ALEXA Plus

13.1 Lens Adapter PL-Mount LA-PL-2 (with LDS)

Details the PL mount with Lens Data System support.

13.2 Radio System

Explains the built-in radio unit for wireless control.

13.3 Wireless Remote System

Overview of the wireless remote system and lens motors.

15 ALEXA Studio

16 ALEXA M

17 ALEXA XT Cameras

17.1 In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1

Standard in-camera filter module for ALEXA XT models.

17.1.1 Safety instructions for in-camera filtration

Crucial safety instructions for using and shimming in-camera filters.

17.1.1.3 Required shimming and maximum lens mounting depth

Importance of shimming for flange focal depth and lens mounting.

17.2 Open Gate sensor mode

19 Remote Control Unit RCU-4

Appendix

A.2 Connector Pin Outs

Detailed pin-out diagrams for various camera connectors.

A.4 Warning and Error Messages

Lists and explains warning and error messages encountered during operation.

ARRI ALEXA Plus 4:3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Aspect Ratio4:3
Dynamic Range14 stops
ISO Range160 to 3200
Lens MountPL mount
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Size23.76 mm x 17.82 mm
Resolution2880 x 2160
Recording FormatsARRIRAW, Apple ProRes
Frame Rates0.75 to 60 fps

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