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WCU-4
Wireless Compact Unit
USER MANUAL
2nd May 2016
WCU-4
Wireless Compact Unit
USER MANUAL
2nd May 2016
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Imprint
Copyright © 2015 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co.
Betriebs KG. All rights reserved. No parts of this document may
be reproduced without prior written consent of Arnold & Richter
Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject
to change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications
excepted.
ARRI, ALEXA, AMIRA, LDS and LENS DATA SYSTEM are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold & Richter Cine
Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and
should be treated as such. Original version.
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Scope
This User Manual applies to the following product:
K2.72103.0 WCU-4 with Software Update Packet SUP 2.2
Revision history
Version ID Order # Release Date
01 10000445 K5.74422.0 FG1156 17.06.2013
02 10000445 K5.74422.0 W01003 27.11.2013
03 10000445 K5.74422.0 W01004 15.01.2014
04 10001397 K5.74422.0 W01071 09.02.2015
05 10001397 K5.74422.0 W01077 28.09.2015
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06 10001397 K5.74422.0 W01107 02.05.2016
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Disclaimer
Before using the products described in this manual, be sure to read
and understand all the respective instructions.
The ARRI Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 is only available to
commercial customers. By utilization, the customer agrees that
the WCU-4 or other components of the system are deployed for
commercial use only. Otherwise the customer must contact ARRI
before utilization.
While ARRI endeavors to enhance the quality, reliability and
safety of their products, customers agree and acknowledge that
the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely. To
minimize the risk of damage to property or injury (including death)
to persons arising from defects in the products, customers must
incorporate sufficient safety measures in their work with the system
and heed the stated canonic use.
ARRI or its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses
incurred due to improper handling or configuration of the WCU-4 or
other system components.
ARRI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this document. The information is subject to change without notice.
For product specification changes after this manual was published,
refer to the latest published ARRI data sheets or release notes, 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.
Neither ARRI nor its subsidiaries 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 right of ARRI or others.
ARRI or its subsidiaries expressly exclude any liability, warranty,
demand or other obligation for any claim, representation, cause,
action, or whatsoever, express or implied, whether in contract or
not, including negligence, or incorporated in terms and conditions,
whether by statue, law or otherwise. In no event shall ARRI or its
subsidiaries be liable for or 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
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or economic loss of any kind or for any claim by a third party,
downtime, good-will, damage to or replacement of equipment or
property, any cost or recovery of any material or goods associated
with the assembly or use of our products, or any other damages or
injury of the persons and so on or under any other legal theory.
In the event that one or all of the foregoing clauses are not
allowed by applicable law, the fullest extent permissible clauses by
applicable law are validated.
6 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 ................................................................................................1
2 For your safety..................................................................... 8
3 Audience and intended use.............................................. 10
4 Scope of delivery and warranty........................................11
5 Introduction.........................................................................12
6 Getting started....................................................................14
7 Overview..............................................................................16
7.1 Wireless and wired operation.................................... 16
7.2 Control functionalities.................................................16
7.3 LDS - Lens Data System...........................................16
7.4 Hardware combinations............................................. 18
8 Layout..................................................................................19
9 Control Panel...................................................................... 22
10 Home Screen...................................................................... 24
10.1 Motor calibration.........................................................25
10.2 Camera remote.......................................................... 26
10.3 FOCUS setup.............................................................30
10.4 IRIS setup.................................................................. 32
10.5 ZOOM setup.............................................................. 34
11 Menu.................................................................................... 36
11.1 Radio Channel........................................................... 37
11.2 Control Setup............................................................. 38
11.3 Motor Setup............................................................... 41
11.4 Pre-marked Focus Ring............................................. 43
11.5 Lens Data...................................................................44
11.5.1 Lens programming.........................................44
Table of Contents 7
11.5.2 Circle of confusion......................................... 54
11.6 User Buttons.............................................................. 55
11.7 Backlight.....................................................................56
11.8 User Settings............................................................. 57
11.9 Firmware.................................................................... 58
11.10 System Info................................................................ 61
11.10.1 Region settings.............................................. 62
12 Appendix............................................................................. 63
12.1 Screen Icons.............................................................. 63
12.2 Screen Messages...................................................... 65
12.3 Part numbers............................................................. 66
12.4 Compatibility...............................................................68
12.5 Pinouts....................................................................... 70
12.6 Dimensions and weight..............................................71
12.7 Radio system............................................................. 72
12.8 Service Mode............................................................. 73
12.9 Service contacts.........................................................77
12.10 International declarations........................................... 78
8 For your safety
2 For your safety
Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand, and
follow the instructions comprehensively in this document.
Risk levels and alert symbols
Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these
instructions indicate different risk levels:
DANGER!
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE explains practices not related to physical injury. No
safety alert symbol appears with this signal word.
Note: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a
procedure.
For your safety 9
Vital precautions
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock and fire!
Short-circuits may entail lethal damage!
Before use, read and follow all valid instructions.
Use solely and exclusively as described in the instructions.
Never open. Never insert objects.
For operation, always use a power source as indicated in the
instructions.
Always unplug the cable by gripping the plug, not the cable.
Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualified
ARRI Service Center.
Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning
stickers or paint marked screws).
Always protect from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or
aggressive substances.
General precautions
Use only the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this
document. Unplug all cables during transport.
Do not store the WCU-4 in places where it may be subject to
temperature extremes, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe
vibration, or strong magnetic fields.
10 Audience and intended use
3 Audience and intended use
NOTICE
The product is solely and exclusively available for commercial
costumers and shall be used by skilled personnel only. Every
user should be trained according to ARRI guidelines. Use the
product only for the purpose described in this document. Always
follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all
equipment involved.
The WCU-4 is solely and exclusively for use on professional
camera setups.
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