Time Code

TC Buffer

The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 ensures not only high accuracy of the time code but also allows the TC clock to continue running while the camera is switched off as long as the camera is connected to a power supply. The TC generator needs a power supply of 10mA if the camera is switched off.

For changing the battery a short-term buffer of one minute is provided. In order for this buffer to function however it is necessary that the camera be connected to a power supply for at least 10 min. prior to this. If the buffer is exceeded, the TC time is lost and the TC symbol no longer appears when the camera is turned on again. Therefore a loaded battery should be kept ready before the battery change.

To enable the camera to be used while mobile without losing TC time, the use of an on-board battery is recom- mended. An on-board battery can receive the TC buffer for more than 100 hours. To reduce power consumption while working with the battery, the battery should be removed during lengthy breaks in filming (longer than a day). Before recommencing filming TC synchronization must be carried out again.

Testing the TC Recording

It is not possible to test the TC recording with an attached on-board battery. Therefore the camera must be powered through a cable.

•Set a TC-compatible speed on the camera.

•Turn on the TC recording (see above).

•Set the magazine without film with the cover on the take-up side on the camera completely open.

•Set to TCS level 9 and check in Mode 6 (see above).

•Start the camera function - the TC symbol blinks. After approx. 1 sec. the TC symbol must remain constant.

•Hold a narrow white strip of paper a few mm in the film exit - at the outer end of the film guide a small red dot must be visible.

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