Timecode operation – ARRI ARRIFLEX 416 User Manual
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ARRIFLEX 416 Quick Guide 04/2007, Page 18
Note: To write SMTPE timecode to film, ARRIFLEX 416 magazines must have the 416 Timecode Module fitted.
Note: Timecode recording is only possible at the 5 Standard Speeds of 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 & 30 fps.
Turning Timecode Recording On and Off.
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Press the MODE key until the display shows mode 4.
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Press and hold SET until the TC symbol appears (or disappears)
on the display.
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Alternatively, Timecode recording is automatically turned on when
the camera receives a valid Timecode signal (see Timecode Input).
Timecode Input (Jam Syncing)
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Connect the LTC signal from a Timecode generator (or motherclock) to the Timecode connector on the
camera’s right side.
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The last 2 digits on the display will show ‘EC’ (external code). When the Timecode is correctly transferred
they will change to ‘CC’ (correct code).
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After approximately 10 seconds the last 2 digits will change to the Timecode recording frame rate.
Note: If the motherclock used is an Ambient ClockIt and it is left connected for 10 minutes, the camera’s Timecode
clock will synchronize itself to the exact frequency of the motherclock leading to better accuracy and extend-
ed periods between jam syncing.
Userbit Input
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Userbits are automatically input with the Timecode, but they can
also be set by means of the camera display in mode 5.
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Use the SEL button to select the digit you wish to change, which will flash.
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The SET button changes the value of the flashing digit.
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Repeat the last two steps for all the digits that need to be changed.
Note: Userbit values are hexadecimal so available characters are 0 – 9 and A – F.
Magazine Timecode Sensitivity Switch
To ensure proper timecode exposure on film, the intensity of the exposure LED in the 416 Timecode Module is
adjustable. Magazines have a Timecode Sensitivity Switch in the top left corner of the feed side door for this
purpose. Different film stocks require the TCS Switch to be set to different TCS numbers. The table on the next
page shows the settings required by current film stocks.
Timecode Operation
Display in mode 4. TC is
on. Frame rate is 25 fps
Display in mode 5.
Showing Userbits
NORM
PS/CCU
LOCK
MODE
SEL/∆
SET/ V
DIMMER
—
+
Timecode sensitivity
switch