ARRI WRC-2 instruction manual Functions

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Functions

8. Functions

8.1 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 the „Main Menu“ in the WRC‑2.

Future software releases and menus can be uploaded to by connecting an USB memory stick to the WRC-2.

Depending on the number of Software Menus you have uploaded, the Main Menu will vary. For information about future releases, please refer to the manual updates that will be shipped with each Software.

8.1The Basic WRC-2 contains the following Menus:

Camera Control

Contains all camera related controls: - Edit camera speed and shutter.

- Set filmcounters and other options

- Edit time code settings.

- Edit camera speed/direction and shutter.

Ramp Control

- Enter Speed or Iris Ramps.

- Set Compensation (Iris, Shutter or Mix). - Calculate the actual exposure value .

- Calculate Screen Time.

Lens Manager

- Edit, save and load Lens Tables - Calibrate lenses

External Display

- Provides the Camera Menu on the WRC-2 display

WRC-2 Settings

- Set the backlight level.

- Calibrate the touchscreen. - Perform software updates.

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Contents WRC-2 Page Order Numbers Contents Change Ramp Direction Safety Instructions General Safety InstructionsSpecific safety instructions Disclaimer Disclaimer Introduction Introduction Transmitting SetupReceiving Mounting the WRC-2 on the WMU-3 or WMU-2 WRC-2 & Arricam Studio and Lite WRC-2 & Arriflex 435 Xtreme / AdvancedWRC-2 & Arriflex WRC-2 & other Arri CamerasWired Configurations Direct connection via the Camera ConnectorConnection via Universal Remote Controller URM-3 LCS CablesWRC-2 & Arricam Studio and Lite Possible Connections WRC-2 & Arriflex 435 Xtreme / Advanced Possible ConnectionsWRC-2 & Arriflex 416 Possible Connections Using the Stylus Powering Up The UnitIntroduction First Steps Key Navigation General Operation and NavigationTouchscreen Navigation Lock/UnlockFunctions Menu Structure „Exit and „Edit ButtonsMain Menu Starting a Software ModuleWRC-2 Settings Menu Camera Control MenuSettings Window Status Window LDS e.g mm T1.9 Following values and settings are displayed Battery VoltageStatus Window Message & Warnings FieldCamera Control Menu Changing Camera Speed Choose from a preset camera speedEnter a user defined camera speed Add all default speed values Editing Preset Speeds & Change Camera DirectionDelete items from the preset list Add a user defined speed valueChanging Camera Mirror Shutter Choose from a preset camera shutter angleEdit a specific camera shutter angle Add all default camera shutter values Editing Preset Camera Shutter AnglesAdd a user defined shutter angle value Camera Control Menu Filmcounter Sub-Menu Camera Control Options Sub-Menu Time Code on/off Camera Control Menu Time Code Sub-MenuTo enter the Time Code Sub-Menu TCS Time Code SensitivityTime / User Bits Lens Manager Menu Using a Lens with Lens Data SystemUsing a Lens without LDS Lens Manager Menu FunctionsRemove Iris Tables from the User Iris List Administer Iris Tables Create new Iris TablesLoad Iris Tables Add Iris Tables from the User Folder SystemCreating new Iris Tables with the Iris Table Wizard MenuLens Manager StepName the Iris Table Intentionally left blank Ramp Control Menu Ramp Control Menu Enabling the Iris Control Programming a Ramp Compensation via the iris Ramp Control Menu Exposure CompensationCompensation via the Mirror Shutter Mixed Compensation via Shutter and IrisExposure Calculation To Enable the Exposure CalculationUse the Exposure Calculation Enable „Compensation Free Style Ramp Control Menu Compensation Free StyleChange Ramp Direction Set to DefaultRamp Options Safe and Load a Ramp Save a RampRamp Control Menu Ramp Example External Display Menu Appendix Updating the WRC-2Cleaning Cleaning the Touchscreen Service Menu Exit from AppAdjusting the Knob Handwheel File DialogCommunication Problems Appendix TroubleshootingNo Speed setting available Intentionally left blank Power Supply Technical Data DimensionsWeight Operating Temperature RangeArri Service Index Index Page Index