Aaton Cam AMinima v229 Users Guide

Connectors
The A-minima uses three connectors for power and accessory input
and output.
Following is a detailed list, location and main function of each.
The Lemo 6 connector located at the rear of the camera is the main
accessory connection  of the A-minima. It provides remote on/off
control and power output as well a s a connection for accessory
such as a capping shutter.
The lemo 6 connector located at the bottom of the camera body pro-
vides remote on/off, power input and a connection for accessory...

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accessories 

A-Minima Power Base
When used in conjunction with the A-minima camera body, the
Aaton small power base extends the camera functions.without com-
promising its size, weight and ease of use.
The power base is multi functional: as a tripod intermediary plate, it
accepts a standard 15mm or 19mm sliding bridgeplate for building
the camera system for studio work. This configuration can accept
Arri, Chrosziel or other manufacturer's mattebox, follow-focus and
support equipment designed for bridgeplate use....

Use the 3/8" screw to attach the Aaton power base to the bottom of
the camera body. A 5mm locating pin insures the correct lateral
positioning of the camera. 
- The XLR4 connector located on the operator side is the main 12
volts power input. It is designed to accept a standard XLR4 power
cable. (Do not forget to move the switch, located in the disposable
battery compartment, to the "ext" position).
- The two Lemo 6 connectors located on the opposite side are the
two main accessory...

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The A-minima Clip-on Batter y
Compact, lightweight and recellable, the A-minima Clip-On battery
provides 1,7 Ah of power at 12 V, running approximately 30 x 200ft
magazines at 24 fps.
The NiMH technology is superior to NiCad : about twice the capac-
ity in smaller cells, abscence of memory effect eliminates the need
to deplete the battery prior to recharging. The battery can be fast
charged whatever its state.
The Clip-On battery can be charged...

The A-minima Top Handle
The A-minima top handle has been design to accommodate new
ways of carrying, operating or mounting the camera.
Safely attached to the camera 3/8" top insert, the orientable top han-
dle also provides camera on/off capability, LCD monitor mounting
or an extra 3/8"insert to receive accessories such as french flags or
assistant lights.
As standard, a camera run function is available from the Top
Handle. The On/Off cable delivered with the handle must be con-
nected to the...

The A-minima video assist
This on-board flicker less video assist has been designed to integrate
a reliable B & W CCD video camera without compromising the A-
minima size, flexibility and ease of use.
Powered internally from the A-minima camera body, it does not
need an outside power cable. Nevertheless, it is recommended to
power it using the Aaton power base installed on the A-minima
body, not from the internal disposable batteries.
The A-minima video assist has two separate video outputs. One is a...

The video housing is made of two "half shell".
The back one holds the video on/off switch, led and mini monitor
connector, the front one integrates the manual iris and threaded ring
used to secure the video assist onto the camera.
Unscrew the three allen screws holding both part together (see dia-
gram)
Carefully feed the camera wire and its Molex white connector in
between the video lens and video front housing. 
Install the video head assembly into the tubular holder located
inside the camera...

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