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Moviecam COMPACT Mk2 User Manual

Moviecam COMPACT Mk2
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WEB-EDITION 2007 V1.1
Compiled by Frédéric-Gérard Kaczek
Illustrated by Andreas Pauleschitz
THE USERS GUIDE TO THE
MOVIECAM COMPACT
UPGRADED VERSION

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Moviecam COMPACT Mk2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMoviecam
ModelCOMPACT Mk2
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER

Legal notices regarding copyright and liability for the document.

PREFACE AND SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Introduction to the camera, its history, and upgrades.

CARE, CLEANING, AND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

Guidelines for camera maintenance and safe operation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES

General notes and specifications for the camera.

CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM

THE CAMERA FRONT

Details about the camera's front panel and connectors.

THE CAMERA LEFT SIDE

Describes components and connectors on the camera's left side.

THE CAMERA REAR

Explains rear panel connectors, main switch, and magazine mounting.

THE CAMERA RIGHT SIDE

Covers accessory connectors, carrying handle attachments, and handgrip mounting.

THE CAMERA TOP AND BASE PLATE SYSTEMS

Details top plate, format adjustment, and base plate.

CHAPTER 2 THE COMPACT Mk2 VIEWFINDERS

OPTICAL VIEWFINDER OPERATION

Details the Mk2 Optical Viewfinder, its features, and capabilities.

VIEWFINDER ARM ADJUSTMENTS

Covers viewing filter, arm rotation, extension, and swiveling.

EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY AND DIOPTER CORRECTION

Mounting, diopter correction, and heater for the eyepiece.

THE Mk2 100% VIDEO ONLY VIEWFINDER

Details the video-only viewfinder and its direct camera mounting.

CHAPTER 3 THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES

MOVIELITE MODULES AND HANDLING

Introduces and explains LCD and Mask MOVIELITE modules.

ACCESSORY MOUNTING AND OPERATION

Covers mask exchange, alignment, and brightness adjustments.

Mk2 READOUT UNIT FUNCTIONS

Details the READOUT Unit, its displays, and mounting.

REMOTE CONTROL BOX CONNECTIVITY

Information on the Remote Control Box and its connectivity.

CHAPTER 4 THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM

VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPERATION

Overview of system components, mounting, and basic operation.

VIDEO SIGNAL AND CONNECTIONS

Selecting video output signals and cable connections.

SYNC AND CCD ADJUSTMENTS

Synchronization methods and CCD adjustments.

MENU AND DISPLAY OPERATION

Explains OSD, menu navigation, and display functions.

CHAPTER 5 THE COMPACT Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS

TOP MOUNT ADAPTER INSTALLATION

Instructions for mounting the Top Mount Adapter.

MAGAZINE SECURING MECHANISMS

Details latch mechanisms for securing magazines.

REAR MOUNT ADAPTER ATTACHMENT

Instructions for attaching the Rear Mount Adapter.

CAMERA COVER CAP USAGE

Information on using the camera cover cap instead of a magazine.

CHAPTER 6 THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES

MAGAZINE TYPES AND CLEANING

Lists magazine types and cleaning procedures.

LIGHT TRAP AND MAGAZINE FEATURES

Details light trap, label holder, and magazine latches.

CORE HOLDER AND FILM LOADING

Instructions for using the core holder and loading film.

FOOTAGE INDICATORS AND TIGHTENING WHEELS

Explains manual/digital counters and tightening wheels.

CHAPTER 7 THE MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES, HANDGRIPS and SHOULDER REST

CARRYING HANDLES AND HANDGRIPS OVERVIEW

Introduces various handles and handgrips for ergonomic handling.

SIDE HANDLE OPERATION AND POSITIONING

Describes the side handle's tilting device and positioning.

REAR CARRYING HANDLE AND HANDGRIP EXTENSION

Mounting rear handle and extending handgrip position.

RIGHT AND LEFT HANDGRIP USAGE

Ergonomic use of right and left handgrips.

PADDED SHOULDER REST APPLICATION

Attaching and using the padded shoulder rest.

CHAPTER 8 THE COMPACT Mk2 INTERIOR

CAMERA INTERIOR OVERVIEW AND MOVEMENTS

Explains interior components and movement block installation.

PITCH AND MOVEMENT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS

Adjusting movement for film transport using specific screws.

APERTURE PLATES AND FORMATS

Details aperture plates, film gates, and available formats.

HANDLING APERTURE AND PRESSURE PLATES

Procedures for mounting/removing aperture and pressure plates.

CHAPTER 9 THE MOVIECAM POWER SUPPLY

POWER SUPPLY UNIT DETAILS AND OPERATION

Explains the power supply unit, its connections, and charging.

BATTERY BLOCK AND CAMERA POWER SUPPLY

Details the battery block and connecting camera power.

ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE STABILIZER FUNCTION

Explains the DC-DC converter's role in stabilizing voltage.

CHAPTER 10 THREADING FILM in the COMPACT Mk2

FILM THREADING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for threading film into the camera.

FILM TRANSPORT AND LOOP ADJUSTMENT

Moving film loop, adjusting loop length, and checking transport.

CAMERA DOOR AND DUST CHECK

Procedures for closing the camera door and performing dust checks.

CHAPTER 11 OPERATING THE COMPACT Mk2

Mk2 CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW

Explains the camera control board, displays, and LEDs.

SPEED CONTROL AND SYNCHRONIZATION

Covers speed control, synchronization methods, and frame rates.

TIME CODE SYSTEMS AND OPERATION

Details AATONCODE and AATONCODER MK-4 operations.

CHAPTER 12 MISCELLANEOUS and APPENDIX

THE ASSISTANT WORK LIGHT

Mounting and using the assistant work light.

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES LIST

Lists various tools and their uses for camera operation.

CONNECTORS AND FINDER DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of various connectors and the directors finder.