Aaton Cam AMinima v232 Users Guide

Starting with the software version 2.32, the A-Minima allows you to
set and recall the footage of four different magazines.Second on the
Control panel menu, press the DOWN arrow twice to access the
magazine Afootage setting. Press again on the DOWN arrow if you
want to recall or set the mag B, C or D. The display showing the
desired mag ID and footage, pressing YES will allow you to vali-
date (press YES) or change the mag footage (UPor DOWN arrows
then YES)Chapter 5 - Accessories21To delete a specific...

Timecode
As a standard feature, the A-minima is equipped with the capability
of recording Aatoncode in camera time. Timecode information is
exposed onto the film by means of seven micro diodes located into
the gate of the camera, near the camera pulldown claw.These
diodes flash rapidly to form the code, as the film pass through the
gate between exposures.
Timecode can be quickly initialized from the camera internal clock
or can be inputted from an external device.
Initializing the camera from its...

Initializing the camera with an external device :
The preferred method is by means of the OriginCplus wich inputs
timecode in ASCII form. It is also possible for the camera to receive
information in SMPTE form, directly from a SMPTE device such as
aTC audio recorder.
• Using the OriginCplus :
(please refer to the OC+ manual in order to program it)Make sure
the camera is powered. Connect the OriginCplus to the lemo5 sock-
et located at the rear of the camera, above the lemo6 socket.Press *
on the...

The video connector installed on the Aaton power base accepts a
video composite signal.The video sync menu simply allows you to
film a monitor or computer screen with the roll bar set out of view.
Listed after the camera timecode options, press YES to set the cam-
era in video sync mode. Without a magazine installed, run the cam-
era. Look through the camera viewfinder at the monitor screen and
press the up or down arrows until the bar is set out of view. Stop the
camera and then install a magazine. The...

Chapter 5 - Accessories29YES to validate and enter the intervalometer control screen.
The upper line of the display shows the interval set and the total
footage available in your magazine.
The lower line displays frame burst chosen and the number of frame
already taken. You can reset the frame count to zero by pressing the
DOWN key.
You are now ready to start the camera with the camera on/off
switch.
To exit the INTERVALmenu, press the BLUE key for three second. 
The display will show the battery voltage...

shutter:
Go to the A-MINIMAOPTIONS menu, then press YES to enter.
COUNTER flashes, press the DOWN key to select SHUTTER,
press YES to access the SHUTTER MODE settings.
Use the UPor DOWN key to scroll through the five different 
choices.
Depending on the mode you are in, the camera shutter pulse out
located on pin 5 of the lemo 6 will be different.Normal mode:the camera default mode.Shutter long:When using the intervallometer function of the cam-
era,this mode will synchronize a capping shutter to the...

will run at one frame per second, the red LED flashes and a NO
EXTSYNC message is displayed.Camera master:to control another A-Minima speed and shutter.
Please contact your Aaton representative or rental house for further
information concerning cables wiring.Chapter 2 - The A-Minima Control Panel323magazine 

The Film
The  A-minima magazine is designed to accommodate the new
Aminima daylight spools designed by Aaton. Manufactured and
delivered by Eastman Kodak, the spools can handle 200ft of film. 
The magazine coaxial design utilizes two identical spools, one on
each side. 
The A-minima spools are daylight friendly. If you load and down-
load your magazine in daylight, you will exposed approximately 5 ft
of film during loading and 2 ft of film when taking the magazine off
the camera body.
The spool is made...

When engaging the mag onto the camera, the magazine shutter
opens,  allowing the two flexible spools to come in contact and be
driven by the camera take-up and feed sprockets. In this position,
both spools are spread apart to ensure a clean and silent passage for
the film.
Loading the maga z i n e
Check that the magazine shutter is in its open position, if not, move
the trigger towards the rear of the magazine to open it. 
Open the magazine by pushing on the spring loaded lock and turning
it clockwise....

Installing the loaded magazine and threading the
A-minima.
Before installing the magazine, adjust the loop length by pulling it to
the beginning of the magazine hinge.
Also, on the camera body, open the feed and take-up sprocket door
by simply pushing them away from the sprockets (fig 1).
Swing the gate pressure plate open by pulling it toward the rear of
the camera.
Before installing the magazine, you should power the camera body.
When powered without a magazine, the camera motor automatically
moves...