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ARRIFLEX 16SR 3
Instruction Manual
As of: December 1992
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eyecup iris lever magazine safety latch friction adjustment release knob for correct mechanical film counter image position ARRIGLOW mne release latch film speed 400ft magazine selector on-board battery viewfinder prism rotating knob PL-mount receptable for inching knob heated eyecup cable electronic inching/ phase button run LED display on-board battery adapter on/off push button push button SET accessory shoe ACC-receptable CCU-receptable power input receptable push button SEL running light pu
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• Do not use HS magazines (High Speed) on the Safety Specifications standard camera, nor standard magazines on the HS • Warning Notes: camera! Operational error or camera error • Never blow air into the lens opening! If the fiber optic possible! screen is removed the indicator on the light meter can be damaged. • In order to ensure optimal performance, it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this instruction manual • Do not unscrew any screws which are painted over! and that you follow t
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Contents Cleaning the Magazines ............................... 18 Loading the Magazine .................................. 19 Unloading the magazine ............................... 24 Safety Specifications ....................................... 1 Product Specifications ..................................... 1 5. Camera Body ............................................25 Movement ................................................... 25 1. The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 - Mirror shutter .......................
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12. Time Code ................................................80 Finder extension FE-2 .................................... 46 TC-Indication on the display........................... 80 Levelling rod for finder extension EL-3 ............. 47 TC-Input ...................................................... 82 Heated eyecup HE-3 ..................................... 48 TC-Output .................................................... 82 8. Conversion from Normal 16 Time code and ESU-1 ...............
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4 Introduction
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1. The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 - System-Camera The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 is a 16mm/Super 16 camera • As with the ARRIFLEX 535, the new bright viewfinder designed to handle all modern production demands. It can be swung three-dimensionally. An automatic utilizes the full range of ARRIFLEX 535 mechanical, image compensator ensures that the frame remains optical and electronic accessories. upright and correct left-to-right regardless of the positon in which the viewfinder is used. The horizon- • The format chang
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status and functions of the camera. The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 provides for on-board speed selection and speed changes while the camera is running up to 1/1000 of a frame accuracy,. without additional electronic accessoriesw. Instant on-the-fly-changes between preselected standard on-board and pro- grammed variable speeds are possible, as well as on- board phase shifting for filming of monitors. • Accessory-interfaces enable the use of well-known ARRIFLEX system components such as - the camera control
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2. Installation Packing and Transport Bridge Plate BP-6 The camera should be stored in the sturdy ARRI The bridge plate allows quick mounting and balancing transport case with the magazine attached, without of the fully-equipped ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 system on the the lens, the viewfinder extension, or the on-board tripod. battery. The video camera and the anti flicker The bridge plate consists of the base plate , processor should be removed for transport or shipping sliding upper plate and support r
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base plate springloaded stop pin adjustable top plate lock lever lock levers support rods 8 Installation
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Mounting Bridge Plate BP-7 with •Press in the spring-loaded stop pin and pull the 15 mm Support Rods upper sliding backplate off the base plate . •Attach upper sliding plate with the central tie-down The bridge plate BP-7 with 15mm support rods can be screw (3/8" thread) to the camera base, ensuring that transferred from Normal 16 to Super 16 optical positions. the locating pins align with the holes in the camera Old bridge plates with 15mm support rods for the 16 base. SR can subsequently be r
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remote switch receptables 24V DC out handgrip adjustment positions 10 Installation
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Shoulder Set S-3 Camera Handgrip The shoulder set S-3 has adjustable grips and an The anatomically-shaped camera handgrip with the integrated shoulder pad which allows comfortable RUN push button is intended for shoulder operation. hand-held camera operation. The shoulder pad can be used for more comfortable use of the camera on the shoulder. Mounting Mounting • Attach the shoulder set with the central clamp screw into the tripod thread (3/8") on the camera base • By turning the intermediate rat
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12 Power Supply
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3. Power Supply camera front accessory fuse The camera is intended for use with 24 V DC. The acceptable voltage ranges are from 20 to 32 V DC. If the voltage trops below 18 V or rises above 34 V, a protective device prevents the camera from being turned on. Changing the Fuses Main fuse: 10 A Picofuse Accessory fuse: 2,5 A Picofuse main fuse • Remove the on-board battery or the power supply cable. • Remove the magazine. • Unscrew the cover FUSE on the electronic housing with a coin. • Take a new
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On-Board Battery NC 24/1,2 Charger NCL 24 R Capacity 1,2 Ah. For mobile operation. For all 24 V batteries. • Plug the on-board adapter into the BAT-socket and To charge the on-board batteries NC 24/1,2 the secure it with the knurled screw. charger-adapter cable KC 38 is required. • Slide the on-board battery onto the on-board adapter For use see product description NCL 24 R. and clip onto the magazine - the magnet holder keeps it securely in place. Double Charger NCL 24/1,2 Battery NC 24/7 R To
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DC/DC Converter 24V/12V-22W Mounting • Plug DC/DC converter with both plugs into the RS- The DC/DC converter 24V/12V-22W provides DC sockets on the right side of the camera and secure voltage for 12V accessories through the camera’s with the knurled screw. power supply. The output voltage of the DC/DC con- verter is 12V +/- 1V, maximum power is 1,8 A. The output plugs on the converter are wired as follows: 11-PIN Fischer Plug PIN 9 GND PIN 11 +12 V RS-sockets: Two 3-pin Fischer plugs, parallel s
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4. Magazines Coaxial magazines with or without TC recording unit guide pin (time code) are available. They are designed as quick-change magazines and use the same mechanical drive interface as previous 16SR systems. For the HS camera (high speed) special HS magazines are available with or without the TC-recording unit. Do not use HS magazines on the normal camera or standard magazines on the HS camera! 16 SR II-magazines can still be used (without TC- recording). Loop Protector The loop protect
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Removing the Loop Protector • Using slight pressure push the loop protector upwards. • Swing out the lower side and remove the loop protector. Attaching the Loop Protector • Engage the upper side of the loop protector from below into the pilot pin on the magazine. • Swing the loop protector into the magazine, and with slight pressure push in to lock. Magazine Door safety push button magazine cover lock The magazine door can only be opened or closed if the magazine has been removed from the came
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Film Core, Core Holder and Clamp Core A film core adapter and a collapsible core retaining levers standard are supplied with the camera; these are placed core on the supply and take-up film spindles. adapter The film is normally delivered on a core. The film core is attaches to the core adapter on the feed side. The core adapter is secured on the shaft with two clamp levers film spindle which automatically unlock when it is pulled off supply-side the shaft. On the take-up side the collapsible
