User Manual ARRI RCU-4 Remote Control Unit for ARRI ALEXA Printed on 7 January, 2013
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ARRI RCU-4 User Manual 1 Disclaimer Before using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all respective instruction. The ARRI ALEXA is only available to commercial customers. The customer grants by utilization that the ARRI ALEXA or other components of the system are deployed for commercial use. Otherwise the customer has the obligation to contact ARRI preceding the utilization.
ARRI RCU-4 User Manual This product contains licensed technology from Linotype. This product meets CE regulations.
ARRI RCU-4 User Manual 2 5 Safety Instructions Any violation of these safety instructions or non-observance of personal care could cause serious injuries (including death) to users and affiliates and damage to the equipment or other objects. 2.1 Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications Indicates a possible risk of injury or damage to the equipment Indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or damage to the equipment.
Safety InstructionsSpecific Safety Instructions 2.3 Specific Safety Instructions Do not remove any safety measures from the system! Do not operate the system in areas with humidity above operating levels or expose it to water or moisture! Do not subject the system to severe shocks! Do not place the system on an unstable trolley/hand truck, stand, tripod, bracket, table or any other unstable support device! The system may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the system or other objects.
General Precautions Storage and Transport 7 3 General Precautions 3.1 Storage and Transport All cables have to be unplugged from the RCU-4 when it is transported or stored inside a case. Do not store the RCU-4 in places where it is subject to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe vibration, or near strong magnetic fields. 3.2 Electromagnetic Interference The RCU-4 meets EC regulations by fulfilling the specifications of the European Directive 2004/108/EC (15th December 2004).
ARRI RCU-4 User Manual 5 ARRI RCU-4 RCU-4 Image Figure 1: RCU-4 Introduction The RCU-4 is a compact and robust remote control unit for the ARRI ALEXA camera. It mirrors the controls of the camera’s right side. For information on how to control the camera, please refer to the current ARRI ALEXA User Manual, which can be downloaded from the ARRI website: www.arri.com Part List Order numbers Parts K2.72036.
ARRI RCU-4 User Manual 9 Additional accessories (separately available) K2.72041.0 KC 158-S ALEXA Ethernet Remote Cable 1m (3.25’) K2.72043.0 KC 159-S ALEXA Ethernet Extension Cable 15m (50’) K2.72045.0 ARRI Shoulder Strap K2.65020.0 UMA-120 Universal Mounting Arm 120mm length K2.41100.0 UMA-240 Universal Mounting Arm 240mm length Connecting the RCU-4 to an ALEXA The RCU-4 is connected to the camera by cable. Two different cable lengths are available: Type Length Order number KC 157-S 2m (6.
ARRI RCU-4 User Manual Operation RCU-4 Power on: After connecting the RCU-4 to the camera, make sure the camera is powered on, then press the RCU-4 power button. The RCU-4 will take approx. 25 seconds to boot. RCU-4 Power off: Press the power button. The power off screen will appear. Then press the lower right screen button to switch off the power. Note: The RCU-4 must be connected to a camera to be powered.
ARRI RCU-4 User Manual 11 Firmware update: When powering the RCU-4, it will automatically compare its firmware version to the one installed on the camera. When the two versions do not match, the RCU-4 will receive the matching version from the camera via the Ethernet cable. This can take some time. When the firmware update is complete, the RCU-4 can be used normally with the camera. Note: The RCU-4 cannot be used with cameras that have a firmware version prior to SUP 3.1 installed.
