Timecode – ARRI ARRIFLEX 416 User Manual
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TC Buffer
The ARRIFLEX 416 ensures not only high accuracy of the
Timecode 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 when the camera is switched off.
To allow the camera battery to be changed, a short-term
buffer of one minute is provided by charge stored in a
capacitor. In order for this buffer to function however it is
necessary that the camera be connected to a power
supply for at least 10 minutes to allow the capacitor to
charge prior to a battery change. Have a fresh battery
ready before disconnecting the old one.
To enable the camera to be used while mobile without
losing TC time, the use of an on-board battery is
recommended. An on-board battery can power 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 will need to be carried out again.
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