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Page 4 - . Safety Instructions; Contents
. Safety Instructions ................................................ 6 2.1 Specific Safety Instructions......................................... 7 . Disclaimer .......................................................................... 8 . Introduction .................................................
Page 6 - Saf
6 Always follow these instructions to ensure against injury to yourself and damage to the system or other objects. This safety information is in addition to the product specific operating in snstructions in general and must be strictly observed for safety reasons. Warning signs Possible risk of inju...
Page 7 - Specific safety instructions
7 Saf ety Instr uctions Do not place the system on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The system may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the system or other objects. Operate the system using only the type of power source indicated in the manual. Unplug the power or...
Page 11 - created following a few steps in the Lens Manager.
Intr oduction Ramp Compensation with and without LDS Lenses: The WRC-2 can automatically compensate speed and iris ramps. In order to compensate the ramps by the iris, a CLM-1 or CLM-2 motor has to be attached to the camera and the mounted lens has to be selected in the WRC-2. This is done automatic...
Page 12 - Setup
5.1 WRC-2 in wireless mode Transmitting: In order to be able to use the WRC-2 in wireless mode, it must be mounted on a Wirless Main Unit (WMU-2 or WMU-3) as a transmitter. The Main Unit supplies the WRC-2 with power and establishes the radio link with the camera. Up to three WMU can be used simulta...
Page 14 - Wireless Configurations; On the ARRICAM Lite and Studio a Lens Data Box
5.3 Wireless Configurations 5. WRC- & ARRICAM Studio and Lite On the ARRICAM Lite and Studio a Lens Data Box (LDB) has to be mounted in order to be remotely controlled by the WRC-2 via the Wireless Main Unit WMU-3 or WMU-2. Functions: - Speed, Shutter, Cam Info, LDS Info - Ramp Control: Enter Sp...
Page 15 - Electronics Side Cover has to be mounted
5 Setup 5.6 WRC- & ARRIFLEX 6 On the ARRIFLEX 416 the 416 PLUS Electronics Side Cover has to be mounted (included in 416 PLUS). Functions: - Speed, Cam Info - Ramps: Speed Compensation by Iris if CLM-2 or CLM-1 motor is connected to the Electronics Side Cover. 5.7 WRC- & other ARRI Cameras I...
Page 16 - Wired Configurations; Direct connection via the; plugs. See next page for a list of LCS cables.
6 Setup 5.10 Wired Configurations The WRC-2 can be wired to a camera or to a Universal Motor Controller UMC-3 in three different ways: 5. Direct connection via the Camera Connector to ARRICAM Studio and Lite: KC-5 to ARRIFLEX 235, 416, 435, 535, SR3 (HS): KC-9 (1,5m/5ft) or KC- (20m/60ft): 5. Connec...
Page 17 - The UMC-3 can be connected to the WRC-2 either; LCS Cables
7 5. Connection via the Universal Remote Controller URM- The UMC-3 can be connected to the WRC-2 either directly via the WRC-2 Cam Cable or via the mounted Wireless Handgrip Attachment WHA-2 or WHA-3 and an Lens Control Cable (e.g. LC-Z1/Z2 or LC-M1/M2). Both cables are pluged into the „LCS“ socket ...
Page 19 - Possible Connections:
9 Setup 5.6 WRC- & ARRIFLEX 6 Possible Connections: 1.) Via KC-39 or -41 direct to 416. KC-39 =1,5m/5ft, KC-41 =20m/60ft 2.) With WHA-2/3 attached to WRC-2 via LCS cables. (416 Plus only) Functions: - Speed, Cam Info - Ramps: Speed, Iris (needs CLM-1 or -2) 5.7 WRC- & other ARRI Cameras In o...
Page 20 - Powering Up The Unit; After connecting the WRC-2 to a camera the WRC2; Intr
0 6. First Steps: 6. Powering Up The Unit After connecting the WRC-2 to a camera the WRC2 will power up automatically and the last used menu will be displayed. To go back from any menu to the Main Menu, click „Exit“ or „Cancel“ until the Main Menu appears. 6. Using the Stylus Just as you use a mouse...
Page 21 - Touchscreen Navigation
Intr oduction Camera Connector Stylus (Pen) Knob Lock/Unlock KeyRamp Button PC and USB sockets Marking Disk Function Key Run Button Function Key Arrow Button Touchscreen The operating software can be controlled in two ways. 7. Touchscreen Navigation 1.) Direct control via the „Touch screen“. Simply ...
Page 22 - Functions; The Basic WRC- contains the following
Functions 8. Introduction The WRC-2 not only replaces camera control accessories like WRC-1, RCU-1 or the External Display EXD-1. By using special software modules for each task, it provides many other new features and possibilities. The Software Modules are called „Menus“ and can be started from th...
Page 23 - Depending on the amount of; „Exit“ and „Edit“ Buttons; ● „Exit“ will safe your changes
Functions WRC S ettingS C hapteR 11 M ain M enu C hapteR 10 R aMp C ontRol C hapteR 14 e xteRnal D iSplay C hapteR 15 C aMeRa C ontRol C hapteR 12 9. Introduction From the Main Menu all other applications can be launched by clicking on the corresponding icons. Depending on the amount of functions, s...
Page 24 - Main Menu; Starting a Software Module
Main Menu 0. Starting a Software Module In the „Main Menu“ all available software modules represented by a corresponding icon are displayed. If you have installed further applications, their icons may not be visible without using the slider on the right side. Alternatively you can always use the arr...
Page 26 - remote control and status monitor. On the left; Status Window; . Camera Control Menu
6 Camer a Contr ol Menu . Introduction This menu represents a complete camera remote control and status monitor. On the left side in the „Settings Window“ you find editable values like speed, shutter and filmcounters. Also other camera related options can be set and edited via the „Options“ button. ...
Page 27 - On the right side of the screen, the actual camera; The following values and settings are displayed:
7 Camer a Contr ol Menu On the right side of the screen, the actual camera status is displayed. The color of the screen can alter: cyan = standby green = camera running orange = inching red = warning or not ready The following values and settings are displayed: Battery Voltage Displays the Voltage v...
Page 28 - Camer; . Changing Camera Speed
8 In the camera control menu, the camera speed can be edited. There are two ways to edit the camera speed. The fastest is to choose from preset values. But also specific values can be entered. Choose from a preset camera speed: ● In the Camera Control Menu, click on the arrow button in the „Speed“ s...
Page 29 - Delete items from the preset list:; Speed Menu, click on value you want to delete.; Add a user defined speed value:; „Add Item“, the new value will appear in the list.; Add all default speed values; Speed Menu, click on; Change Camera Direction; For reverse run, check the „Reverse“ button.; . Editing Preset Speeds & Change Camera Direction
9 Camer a Contr ol Menu Delete items from the preset list: ● In the Set Speed Menu, click on value you want to delete. ● Click on „Delete Item“ Add a user defined speed value: ● In the Set Speed Menu, click on „Edit“. ● Enter your speed value and click on „Set“. ● Click on „Add Item“, the new value ...
Page 30 - Before changing the mirror shutter values make sure; Choose from a preset camera shutter angle:
0 Camer a Contr ol Menu To choose from a preset camera speed To edit a specific camera speed From the camera control screen, the camera shutter angle can be edited. There are two ways to edit the shutter angle. The fastest is to choose from preset values. But also specific values can be entered. Not...
Page 31 - Shutter Menu, click on value you want to delete.; Add a user defined shutter angle value:; Add all default camera shutter values; Shutter Menu, click on; .6 Editing Preset Camera Shutter Angles
Camer a Contr ol Menu Delete items from the preset list: ● In the Set Shutter Menu, click on value you want to delete. ● Click on „Delete Item“ Add a user defined shutter angle value: ● In the Set Shutter Menu, click on „Edit“. ● Enter your shutter angle value and click on „Set“. ● Click on „Add Ite...
Page 32 - corresponding screen time.; Exposed Film Counter:; Click „Reset“ to set counter to zero.; Take Counter; th camera (ARRIFLEX 416) or via the magazine; Screen Time Display
Camer a Contr ol Menu .7 Filmcounter Sub-Menu: The WRC-2 provides three film counters and calculates the corresponding screen time. Exposed Film Counter: Displays the total amount of exposed film. Click „Reset“ to set counter to zero. Take Counter Counts only the take length and resets itself to zer...
Page 33 - To enter the Options Menu click „Options“ in the Camera; Camera Direction; Enables the change between forward and reverse run; Beep Event; Defines when the beep signal should occur.; Beep Volume; Sets the volume of the beep signal.; Length Unit; Sets the general lenght unit to meter or; Time Code; Refer to the Chapter
Camer a Contr ol Menu To enter the Options Menu click „Options“ in the Camera Control Menu Camera Direction Enables the change between forward and reverse run Beep Event Defines when the beep signal should occur. Beep Volume Sets the volume of the beep signal. Length Unit Sets the general lenght uni...
Page 35 - Shows and sets the time code clock and user bits to the; Warnings; Displays warnings in text form by clicking on the down arrow
5 Time / User Bits Shows and sets the time code clock and user bits to the desired values. Warnings Displays warnings in text form by clicking on the down arrow button on the keypad. t iMe C oDe S ub -M enu
Page 36 - Lens Mana; . Lens Manager Menu Functions
6 . Lens Manager Menu l enS M anageR M enu Lens Mana ger Menu Camera Status Line Calibration Button loaded into the LDB or Universal Remote Controller (UMC-3). See Chapter 13.2. All created Iris Tables will be stored permanently in the internal flash-memory of the WRC-2 and simultaneously displayed ...
Page 38 - . Creating new Iris Tables with the Iris Table Wizard; ● Click on the headword „“ in the; Enter the range of your iris; Step; ● Attach a Controlled Lens Motor; Step; ● Click Toggle if the iris is not on
8 Lens Mana ger Menu . Creating new Iris Tables with the Iris Table Wizard ● Click on the headword „<new>“ in the User Iris List and click „Edit Iris Table“. This will start the Iris Table Wizard. Step Enter the range of your iris Some lenses may have a „CLOSE“ position where the iris is shut ...
Page 39 - position. Alternatively you can use the slider on the bottom
9 Lens Mana ger Menu Step Define the T-Stop positions ● Make sure the iris is set to the T-Stop marked by the yellow arrow (e.g. f1.9). Use the knob of the WRC-2 to adjust the position. Alternatively you can use the slider on the bottom of the screen. ● Click „Set“ to assign the postions to the iris...
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Page 42 - .) The Iris Table is activated in the Lens Manager; Manager. Please refer to chapter 13.; To enable the Iris Conrol:; ● In the Set; . Enabling the Iris Control
Ramp Contr ol Menu In order to compensate ramps via the iris or to program an iris ramp, please check if: .) The Iris Table is activated in the Lens Manager To activate an Iris Table navigate to the Lens Manager. Please refer to chapter 13. .) The Iris Control is enabled. To enable the Iris Conrol: ...
Page 44 - iris table must be activated; . Exposure Compensation; In this case the value will be displayed in red
Ramp Contr ol Menu Via the Ramp Menu three different exposure compensation methods can be selected: .) Compensation via the Mirror Shutter The camera has to be outfitted with an electronic adjustable mirror shutter. ● Check the compensation box of the shutter ramp display. The shutter values will be...
Page 45 - To Enable the Exposure Calculation:; . Exposure Calculation
5 Ramp Contr ol Menu The exposure calculation is a very powerful feature of the WRC-2. It reduces the workload of a ramp exposure calculation to a simple transfer of the exposure value from a light meter to the WRC-2. Once the working f-stop for a shot is determined by the DP and entered in the WRC-...
Page 46 - Enable „Compensation Free Style“; .5 Compensation Free Style
6 Ramp Contr ol Menu After selecting a compensation method for a desired ramp (e.g. 100-25fps) the WRC-2 will compute the necessary compensation values (e.g. 180°-90° and T2.8-T4). The „Compensation Free Style“ mode enables the user to edit all values of a ramp independently, regardless of the expos...
Page 47 - Change Ramp Direction:; ramp to provide a basic setting.; Safe and Load a Ramp; Ramp Contr
7 In the Ramp Options Menu the Exposure Calculation and Iris Control can be enabled. Also the Ramp Direction can be changed and ramps can be saved and loaded. ● In the Ramp Menu click on „Options“ to enter the Ramp Options Menu. Change Ramp Direction: ● Click on „Change Ramp Direction“ in the Ramp W...
Page 49 - External Display Menu; Exter
9 The External Display Menu remote controls the camera menu and shows the same information as screened on the camera display. Note: The External Display Menu can only be used with cameras provided with an LCD display. (e.g. ARRIFLEX 435, 535, 16SR-3, 416). Thus the External Display Menu can neither ...
Page 50 - ppendix; ● Connect an USB Stick with the update software to
50 A ppendix 6. Appendix 6. Updating the WRC- ● Connect an USB Stick with the update software to the mini-USB connector „MEM“ of the WRC-2. Use the provided adapter cable to adapt from an USB stick to the Mini-USB connector. ● Open the WRC-2 Settings Menu. ● Click „Service“. ● Click „SW Update“. ● C...
Page 51 - ● Turn the knob to the left end stop and press „Adjust; File Dialog; ● Any standard glass cleaner can be used to clean
5 A ppendix 6. Service Menu Exit from App. For service personnel only. Adjusting the Knob (Handwheel) For service personnel only : ● Turn the knob to the left end stop and press „Adjust left“, then turn the knob to the right end stop and press „Adjust right“. ● Turn the knob from end stop to end sto...
Page 52 - Communication Problems:; In the event of a communication failure between the; No Speed setting available:; Check if the camera is set to „PS/CCU“ and not to
5 A ppendix 6. Troubleshooting Communication Problems: In the event of a communication failure between the WRC-2 and the LCS Device or the Camera, the EDIT button will turn red and a dot will run across the text. To solve the problem, check all cable connections and restart the unit. When using the ...
Page 54 - Dimensions
5 A ppendix 6.5 Technical Data Dimensions Length 200mm (7.87“) Width 76.6mm (3.02“) Height 27.3mm (1.07“) Weight approx. 460g with knob mounted Power Supply Acceptable Voltage Range 7-35V Power Consumption 1.2W-1.8W (depending on Backlight Settings) Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +50°C (-4°F t...
Page 55 - Cine Technik
55 A ppendix Germany ......Arnold & Richter Cine Technik Türkenstraße 89 D-80799 München phone: +49 (089) 3809-0 fax: +49 (089) 3809-1244 E-mail: [email protected] USA ............. ARRI Inc. (East Coast) 617, Route 303 Blauvelt, New York 10913 phone: (914) 353 14 00 fax: (914) 425 12 50 E-mail:...
Page 56 - Inde
56 Camera Speed 4, 28Camera Status Line 36Cam Info 14, 15, 18, 19Changing Camera Mirror Shutter 4, 30Cleaning 51CLM-1 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 44CLM-2 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 44Compensation 11, 14, 15, 18, 22, 41, 44Compensation Free Style 46Compensation via the iris 44Compensation via the Mirror Shutter 5, ...
Page 59 - Voltage Range 54
59 Status Window 26, 27, 41Stylus 20, 21Stylus ReleaseButton 21 T T-stop 41, 44Take Counter 32Technical Data 54Temperature Range 54Time Code 33, 34, 35Time min 43touchscreen 10, 25Touchscreen Navigation 21Transmitting 12Troubleshooting 52 U UMC-3 16, 17unit of measurement 32Universal Remote Controll...
Page 60 - Technical data are subject to change without notice.
60 Technical data are subject to change without notice. © ARRI 2007 Ident-No. K5.67651.0 Türkenstr. 89 • D-80799 München Phone +49 (89) 38 09 -0 • Fax +49 (89) 38 09-12 44 www.arri.com ARNOLD & RICHTER CINE TECHNIK
