ARRI ZMU-3 Manual
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1. ZMU 3 Instruction Manual As of September 2005 ALL ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPYRIGHT THEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION E G ON CD ROM DISKS OR INTERNET SITES OR USED IN THEIR ENTIRE FORM OR IN EXCERPTS WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS WRITTEN AGREEMENT IF YOU ARE DOWNLOADING PDF FILES FROM OUR INTERNET HOME PAGE FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR UPDATED VERSIONS WE CANNOT TAKE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR DOWNLOADED FILES AS TECHNICAL DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 1 Contents 1 Contents nennen 2 6 Special Functions Mode 18 6 1 Recall software version nenn 18 2 Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 4 6 2 Null balancing of analog video lenses 18 2 1 Safety instructions une 4 6 3 Selection of the Joystick pressure delay 18 2 2 KE 6 6 4 Selection of the joystick response mode 19 6 5 Reset to factory defaults 19 3 General Description 9 3 1 ARRI Order numbers nee 12 7 Specifications _ 20 SEUD saci onscreen 13 8 ARRI Service _ 21 5 Operation of the ZMU 3 13 5 1 Switching EE 13 5 2 Calibration anne 14 5 3 Bater CORIO ee hen 14 3A LICH NG eebe2. the and keys This delay smoothes the joystick pressure in respect to the rise in motor speed delay off e 1 6 delay 1 short 6 long The value will be saved when pressing the SET button The successful execution will be confirmed by rdly displayed The ZMU 3 will remember this setting even when powered down E gt x axis joystick pressure Note Display value rdy shows the actually saved smoothing value 6 4 Selection of the Joystick response mode Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then release the buttons and press RESET repeatedly until four bars will be displayed in the bargraph display The ZMU 3 provides four response modes selectable by the and buttons e HYP hyperbolic Ln logarithmic e PAr parabolic e Lin linear In the picture left the correlation between the joystick pressure and the motor speed is shown The selected mode will be saved when pressing the SET button The successful execution will be confirmed by rdy displayed The ZMU 3 will remember this setting even when powered down Note Display value rdy shows the active saved mode 6 5 Reset factory defaults Hold the LENS CAL and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 The display will show Then release the buttons After a short delay the ZMU 3 resets automatically to its default values Joystick r
3. 19 5 5 Camera een 17 5 6 Video lenses 17 This page is left intentionally blank 2 Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 2 1 Safety instructions The ZMU 3 has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factory To ensure optimal performance it is essential that you aquaint yourself with this instruction manual and that you follow the operating instructions described Warning signs Possible risk of injury or damage to equip ment This symbol indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or equipment damage General safety instructions A A A A A Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the system and in the safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system Follow all installa tion and operating instructions Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by ARRI as they may cause hazards and void the warranty Do not repair any part of the system Repairs must only be carried out by authorized ARRI repair shops Do not remove any safety measure of the system GP P Do not operate the system in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture Do not place the system on an unstable cart stand tr
4. e N N N N Gm connected with the following cables CLM 2 Motors Use KC 91 5 for the connection between ZMU 3 and a CLM 2 The power will be supplied through any ARRI RS socket Video Lenses analog controlled Use KC 90 S for the connection between ZMU 3 and an analog controlled Video Lens e g Fujinon ZMU 3 LC S1 LC S2 LC A1 LC A2 LC A3 LC C1 LC C2 power supply will be provided by the Video Camera WMU 3 Use 105 S for the connection between ZMU 3 and a WMU 3 Wireless System The WZB 3 bracket enables ergonomic mount of the ZMU 3 in this application WMU 3 Software version 1 02 or above is necessa ry for wireless operation of the ZMU 3 with all Note display functions WZU 3 WMU 3 Setup example using KC105 S and WZB 3 5 Operation of the ZMU 3 5 1 Switching on The ZMU 3 has no dedicated power switch Power on the ZMU 3 using the power switch of the connected supply source Camera UMC WMU 3 or connect the appropriate ZMU 3 cable to the unit 9 After connecting to the RS LCS socket three lines briefly flash up in the speed display gt image The zooming speed previously used is then shown on the display The status display indicates ready with the display gt image In case a zoom range was previousely stored this is now shown on the marking display gt image e The lens motors must be calibrated in case this had not been do
5. end of your selected range and release the SET button The LENS and ANGLE symbol will now be illuminated The zoo ming range is indicated on the marker display gt image When one end stop is reached zooming lever not pressed the complete bar of the marker display flashes towards the end of the reached range gt image L If one of the defined end stops is reached while zooming zooming lever is pressed the LENS and ANGLE symbol and the position marker will be flashing image M 5 4 4 Erasing the zoom range Press the RESET key image and hold it briefly The LENS and ANGLE symbols will disappear 5 5 Camera RUN The camera can be started with the camera RUN switch This switch has three positions middle OFF a intermediate switching ON permanent switching ON 24V ARRI cameras are started with the intermediate switching on function In camera RUN this is indicated on the status display of the ZMU 3 Note The permanent switch on function is available on the ZMU 3 socket Please contact your ARRI Service Center for details 5 6 Video lenses The ZMU 3 can be connected to video lenses with the cable 107 K2 65041 0 In this mode the marker display indicates the zooming speed starting from the middle position 6 Special Functions Mode 6 1 Recall software version Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then relea
6. esponse mode HYP Joystick pressure delay 2 7 Specifications Operating temperature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Operating voltage 10 to 30 V DC in two ranges 12 24V nominal ARRICAM compatible Typ current consumption 0 05A 24V 0 07A 12V Dimensions h w d w o with connector 178 66 37 mm 3 8 2 6 3 3 8 8 in Weight 400 g 5 oz Date 2005 02 08 Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer ARRI CINE VIDEO GERATE GmbH Mariahilfer Strasse 136 A 1150 Wien declare that the product Zoom Main Unit ZMU 3 is in conformity with EN 55103 1 1997 06 EN 55103 2 1997 06 EN61000 4 2 2001 12 EN61000 4 3 2001 12 EN61000 3 2 2001 12 EN61000 3 3 2002 05 EN 60065 2003 01 s Ing Walter 8 ARRI Service Geri ZERFERERFFEFEFERERFFEFFFFFEFFFEFFRR Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik T rkenstra e 89 D 80799 M nchen phone 49 089 3809 0 fax 49 089 3809 1244 fax service 49 089 3809 1793 e mail service webmaster arri de Une ARRI Inc East Coast 617 Route 303 Blauvelt New York 10913 phone 845 353 14 00 fax 845 425 12 50 e mail arriflex arri com ARRI Inc West Coast 600 North Victory Blvd Burbank California 91502 phone 818 841 70 70 fax 818 848 40 28 e mail arriflex arri com ebe ARRI GB Ltd 2 Highbridge Oxford Road Uxbridge Middlesex 8 1LX phone 0 1895 457 000 fax 0 1895 457 001 e mail sales ar
7. gin any new takes The bat sign signals the following voltage levels Operating mode bat Symbol Voltage 24V illuminated lt 21V 12V illuminated lt 10V 7 2V wireless illuminated lt 6 8V flashes lt 6 3V zoom lever 5 4 Zooming e Press the zoom ever image in the desired direction The focal length will be altered The greater the force the faster the zoom will react 5 4 1 Setting zoom speed The sensitivity of the zoom lever zoom speed can be adjusted and is indicated on the speed display of the ZMU 3 The smaller the value the lower the maximum zoom speed will be e The and buttons on the ZMU 3 are used to set the zoom speed Pressing the or button briefly will change the speed setting in increments of 1 pressing the buttons longer will alter the speed in increments of 10 The zooming speed can be set within a range of 1 and 100 gt image G H Note Various modes of joystick responding behaviour are available Please see section 6 3 and 6 4 for details 5 4 2 ZAP function e The ZAP button image switches to maximum zoom speed independently of the speed setting The display indicates ZAP 5 4 3 Defining the zoom range For zooming a defined range can be selected and stored Drive the zoom to one end of the selected range Press the SET button image and keep it held down The LENS and ANGLE symbols are flashing gt image J Drive the zoom to the other
8. ipod 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 cord by gripping the power plug not the cord Do not use solvents to clean Any violation of these safety instructions or the non observance of personal care could cause serious injuries including death and damages on the system or other objects Note Notes are used to indicate further informations or informations from other instruction manuals image indicates objects which are shown in the illustration Product Identification When ordering parts or accessories or if any questions should arise please advise your type of product and serial number 2 2 Disclaimer Before using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all respective instructions The ARRI Wireless Lens Control System is only available for com mercial customers The customer grants by utilization that the ARRI Zoom Control Unit ZMU 3 or other components of the system are only deployed for commer cial use Otherwise the customer has the obligation to contact ARRI preceding the utilization While ARRI endeavors to enhance the quality reliability and safety of their products customers agree and ack nowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely To minimize risks of da
9. it display 001 100 lens motor Wireless Zoom Bracket WZB 3 rosette mount camera RUN button zoom knob marker area 3 1 ARRI Order Numbers K2 65003 0 K2 65008 0 K2 65009 0 K2 65010 0 K2 65059 0 K2 65036 0 K2 65007 0 Zoom Main Unit ZMU 3 Supply Cable ZMU 3 CLM 2 1 3m 4 3ft K2 65017 0 91 5 connects ZMU 3 to CLM 2 and camera RS connectors K2 65006 0 Cable ZMU 3 LCS 0 8m 2 6ft 92 5 connects ZMU 3 to LCS Bus Cable ZMU 3 LCS 10m 33ft KC 93 S connects ZMU 3 to LCS Bus Cable ZMU 3 LCS 30m 100ft KC 112 5 connects ZMU 3 to LCS Bus Cable ZMU 3 WRS 0 3m 1ft 105 5 Connects ZMU 3 to WMU 3 Cable ZMU 3 Video 1 3 KC 90 S Connects ZMU 3 to Video 12V Wireless Zoom Bracket WZB 3 for mounting the ZMU 3 to WMU 3 ZMU 3 Pan Handle cradle to attach the ZMU 3 to tripod pan handle 18mm diameter or smaller 4 Setup Prior to the operation of the ZMU 3 make sure that the support rods are securely fastened to the camera the motor units are securely fastened to the support rods and the motor drive gear engages the lens gear ring with as little play as possible LCS Bus Use cables KC 92 S 0 8m KC 93 S 10m or KC 112 S for the connection between ZMU 3 and LCS bus devices like CLM 1 UMC 1 UMC 3 ARRICAM Lens Data Boxes LT ST or 435 FEM 2 Power will be provided through the LCS bus A The ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced Xtreme must not b
10. mage to property or injury including death to persons arising from defects in the products customers must incorpo rate sufficient safety measures in their work with the system and have to heed the statuted canonic use No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of ARRI ARRI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document The information is subject to change without notice For actual design in refer to the latest publications of ARRI data sheets or data books etc for the most up to date specifications Not all products and or types are available in every country Please check with an ARRI sales representative for availability and additional information ARRI or its subsidiaries does not assume any liability for infringement of patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products No license express implied or otherwise is granted under any patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others ARRI or its subsidiaries expressly excludes any liability warranty demand or other obligation for any claim representation or cause or action or whatsoever express or implied whether in contract or tort including negli gence or incorporated in terms and conditions whether by statue law o
11. ne before or the lens settings have been changed while switched off Press the LENS CAL button on the ZMU 3 image to calibrate the end stops e Select the desired drive direction with the drive direction switch on the ZMU 3 image Note If operated together with a FEM 2 UMC LDB the drive direction can also be changed on these units 5 2 Calibration The end stops of the zoom ring are defined and stored during the automated calibration process in order to prevent driving the lens ring up against the lens end stops Previously set values are thereby erased Calibration must be carried out during initial set up after a lens change after the lens ring has been manually moved while the units were disconnected from the power e g after an extended break after the motor drive gear has been removed from the lens control ring e Press the LENS CAL button gt image the ZMU 3 to start the calibration process During calibration the eall symbol is illuminated on the display gt image The symbol flashes Lens end stops are not yet defined or the lens has been moved while the LCS was switched off and then driven against the end stops Recalibrate gt image D C D 5 3 Battery control BAT An illuminated or flashing bat symbol on the status display of the ZMU 3 indicates that the battery must exchanged or recharged gt image E Do not be
12. om limits can be set A large bar graph shows the zoom ring position the zoom speed and various status messages and a ZAP button allows for a quick focus check A switch changes the running direction of the attached lens motor Of course the RUN switch can start film cameras but the ZMU 3 can also start stop some high end video camcorders and control the zoom motor on various video lenses If only zoom is required the ZMU 3 can be connected with a cable directly to an ARRI CLM 1 or CLM 2 lens motor and to the camera If focus and or iris are also to be used the ZMU 3 can become part of the cabled ARRI Lens Control System LCS or of the ARRI Wireless Remote System WRS by being connected to a Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller UMC 3 Lens Data Box or FEM 2 For wireless use the ZMU 3 becomes part of the ARRI Wireless Remote System Via the Wireless Zoom Bracket WZB 3 it attaches to the Wireless Main Unit WMU 3 The special shape of this bracket allows the assistant to position the ZMU 3 in relation to the WMU 3 to suit his her personal preference The ZMU 3 finally allows an ARRI LCS and WRS compatible zoom controller to be attached to the tripod handle This can be done either using the ZMU 3 Pan Handle K2 65006 0 or with the rosette on the right side of the ZMU 3 M6 thread CAL button RESET botton SET button ZAP button message display speed limit control zoom position display speed lim
13. r otherwise In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or you have a remedy for recovery of any special direct indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits lost savings lost revenues or economic loss of any kind or for any claim by third party downtime good will damage to or replacement of equipment or property any costs or recovering of any material or goods associated with the assembly or use of our products or any other damages or injury of persons and so on or under any other legal theory In the case one or all of the forgoing clauses are not allowed by applicable law the fullest extent permissible clauses by applicable law are validated ARRI is a registered trademark of Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik GmbH amp Co Betriebs KG This page is left intentionally blank 3 General Description The ZMU 3 is shaped like a classic handgrip zoom controller and has the classic zoom knob that assistants thumbs all over the world are familiar with Main features Classic shape zoom controller for ARRI Wireless Remote System Film and Video HD compatible Flexible usage options plugs directly into video lenses plugs directly into CLM motors plugs into UMC for wired use connects to WMU 3 for wireless use Contrary to its classic exterior under the hood it is equipped with the latest technology Zoom speed can be precisely adjusted and zo
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15. se the keys and press RESET once In the bargraph display one bar will be displayed The speed limit display then shows SW Version prefix e g and Version suffix e g 100 sequentially Note After entering the Special Functions Mode it is possible to step through the different functions by repeatedly pressing the RESET button To leave the Special Functions Mode disconnect the unit 6 2 Null balancing of analog video lenses This mode is only available with an analog video lens connected Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then release the buttons and press RESET twice In the bargraph display two bars will be displayed Leave the joystick in the center position and push the and buttons repeatedly until the lens ZOOM ring stops The respective offset value will be displayed The adjustment will be saved when pressing the SET button The successful execution will be confirmed by rdy displayed The ZMU 3 will remember this setting even when powered down Note Display value rdy shows the actually saved offset value 6 3 Selection of the joystick pressure delay Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then release the buttons and press RESET repeatedly until three bars will be displayed in the bargraph display The ZMU 3 provides several steps of joystick response delay selectable by
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