Aaton Cam Xter Users Guide

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GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.2 BACK VIEW
11    Magnetic Drive   provides magnetic magazine coupling.
12    Mag Release Lever   releases the magazine for removal.
13    Amph9     accessory input provides +/-, Hz, and camera run functions.
14    Manual Iris Lever   controls CCD iris operation.
15    Lemo14     connects CCD head to the CCD control unit.
16    Battery Lock Screw   fastens the on-board battery to the camera body.
17    Camera Fuse   protects the body from excessive current and reverse polarity....

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1.3 BATTERY SIDE
21    VHR Control Unit   fastens to the body for video operation.
22    VHR On/Off   powers the VHR assist (see VHR user's guide). 
23    Carrying handle   includes 3/8-16 accessory hole and adjusting tools.
24    Viewfinder Locking Ring locks left/right orientation
25    Run/Test Switch   provides camera run and full frame inching from the handgrip.
26    Take-up Latch   locks the magazine take-up door.
27    On-board Batteries    2 x 12V NiMh for handheld operation.
28    LED...

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1.4 MOTOR SIDE 
31    LCD Control Panel  displays AatonCode, ASA, speed, voltage, remaining footage.
32   Diopter Set Ring   adjusts the diopter setting to the operator's eye.
33    Lemo5     AatonCode and SMPTE timecode communication.
34    Lightmeter On/Off   activates the lightmeter display in the viewfinder.
35    On/Off Rotating Switch for Run/Stop/Test fonctions. Includes LED Indicators motor side   
          indicators for camera run, camera test and low battery.
36...

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1.5  LCD CONTROL PANEL - QUICK REFERENCE
IN SHOW MODE
24’  -  080    Camera speed and Remaining footage  (default mode)
ISO  = 100    Film ASA   (1 x Batt/Iso)
Batt = 10’4    Battery voltage (2 x Batt/Iso)
Ela = 042     Elapsed footage during last take   (2 x Speed)
22=32=54    Hours=minutes=seconds in AatonCode   (1 x Time)
95-03-25      Year-Month-Day in AatonCode  (2 x Time)
123456      Production ID in AatonCode   (3 x Time)
2321      Equipment number in AatonCode  (4 x Time)
IN SET MODE
 
Sp =2...

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THE CAMERA BODY
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2.1 LENSES 
The Xterà's flexible lens mounting system allows for the use of  a 
wide variety of  16mm, 35mm and still-photographic lenses. 
2.1.1 ArriPL Lens Port
The ArriPL lens port is the standard mounting system delivered 
with the Xterà and allows the use of  all 16 and 35mm ArriPL 
mounted motion picture lenses. PL lens adaptors are available for 
Arri standard and Arri bayonet mounted lenses. This mount is ideal 
for rental facilities, where a mounting system compatible with other...

secured in place and the lock ring is firmly set. Make sure the lock 
ring is tight enough so that it cannot be inadvertantly unlocked.
2.1.3 Aaton Lens Port
The Xterà can also be equipped with an Aaton lens port. In order 
to install the Aaton port, the ArriPL lens seat and locking ring must 
first be removed.
Because the FFD of  the Aaton lens port is shorter than most pro-
fessional cameras (40mm), the Xterà, equipped with this mount, can 
accommodate most motion picture and still camera lens mounts....

finder can be fitted in place of  the short eyepiece. With an Elemak 
or Mitchell type dolly, or in situations requiring additional reach, the 
hyperlong finder can be used.
Note that standard short eyepiece can be equipped with a heating 
system, as well as 250mm eyepiece extension in order to avoid any 
condensation on the eyepiece lens. Aaton can provide you a heating 
lens (neutral, + 3 or - 3 diopters) and the corresponding cable.
2.2.2 Attaching the Extension Finder
In order to use an extension finder...