PANASONIC HD CAMERA - HDC-SD800EB – SERVICE MADE – FACTORY RESET – ERROR CODES – CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM – CAMERA REPAIR AND SERVICE

Panasonic HD Camera - HDC-SD800EB – Service made – Factory reset – Error codes – Circuit Block Diagram – Camera repair and service

How to Discharge the Capacitor on Flash SD P.C.B.
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH SD P.C.B..
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH SD P.C.B. when servicing.
Before disassembling, perform "6.3. Forced full flash emission" for discharging capacitor.
The capacitor also can be discharged according to the following procedures.
Capacitor Discharging Procedure
1. Remove the necessary parts/unit.
2. Put the insulation tube onto the lead part of Resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ /5W).
(an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)
3. Put the resistor between both terminals of capacitor on FLASH SD P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.
4. After discharging confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.
How to Replace the Lithium Battery
1. Remove the MIC AMP P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B6401” at component side of MIC AMP P.C.B.) and then replace it into new one.
This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614S/ZTK )
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.
Service Mode
Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode.
While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side and “intelligent auto/Manual” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.
Screen display Contents Function
1 Factory settings Function to throw a product up in a factory shipment state
4 Lock search history indication Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved
in EEPROM
5 Power ON self check result display Power ON self check (function to diagnose correct function of
the device and interface between devices) result display
9 Forced full flash emission Forced full flash emission for discharging the capacitor on
FLASH SD P.C.B. and set to prohibit charge
10 Erasing the lock histories Erasing the error histories (working time is not erased)
12 Camera data indications while the
video playback Display the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value,
White balance and focal length) while playing recorded video
NOTE:
Do not using service mode except above table of Service mode menu.
3. End method of the top screen of the service mode menu
Touch the [ EXIT ] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
Lock Search History Indication
Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search history indication
Indication contents
Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM.
The error cord contents which are displayed
Error code Function
51 Focus control is abnormal
52 Zoom control is abnormal
53 OIS lens control is abnormal
71 Lens cover open/close is abnormal
72 Cooling fan is abnormal
73 High temperature is abnormal
33 Communication between IC2006 to IC3401 is abnormal
Power ON Self Check Result Display
Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display.
Operation specifications
Indication contents
Power ON self check result display
Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display.
Display the following commnucation test result.
CAM-PWR : Commnucation test between IC2006 to IC2304
CAM-UNI : Commnucation test between IC2006 to IC3401
Display other than “OK” are abnomalities of each lines.
Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.
Forced full flash emission
Touch the [ 9 ] of LCD, select Forced full flash execution
Indication contents
Discharging the capacitor without using register.
Forced full flash emission for charge capacitor completely discharge.
To prevent electric shock, we recommend enforcement before disassembling.
Press the power button and turn off.
Erasing the lock histories
Touch the [ 10 ] of LCD, select erasing the lock histories execution.
Indication contents
Erasing the error histories stored in EEPROM. (working time is not erased)
Press the power button and turn off.
Camera data indications while the video playback
Touch the [ 12 ] of LCD, select indicating the camera informations while playing back the recorded video.
Indication contents
While playing back the recorded videos, the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value, White balance and focal length) are superimposed on the LCD screen.
Press the power button and turn off.
Factory Setting
1. Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode.
2. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side and “intelligent auto/Manual” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.
3. Touch the [ 1 ] of LCD.
4. Touch the [ YES ] of LCD.
5. After few seconds “END” is displayed on LCD monitor. Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection as a completion of the “FACTORY SETTINGS”.
The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings.
1. MENU, MODE, ADJUSTMENT VALUE.
2. SD card format.
3. Reset the folder number and file number of still pictures.
(Setting the folder number is 100, and file number is 0.)
4. Clear the mechanism lock information.
5. Clear the service mode information contents.
6. Close the lens cover
7. Initialize the VIERA Link Physical Address

PANASONIC SDR-H90 PANASONIC SD CARD - HARD DISK VIDEO CAMERA – - HOW TO FORMAT THE HARD DISC – HOW TO SET THE DEFAULT SETTING – HOW TO ACCESS SERVICE MODE - HOW TO REPLACE THE LITHIUM BATTERY

Panasonic SD Card - Hard Disk Video Camera – Panasonic SDR-H90 - How to format the hard disc – How to set the default setting – How to access service mode - How to replace the lithium battery

Panasonic SDR-H90
Formatting HDD
When HDD is exchanged, format HDD as the procedure below.
Without formatting, the error message appears on the LCD display when accessing HDD.
Formatting procedure
Rotate the mode dial to select PLAY.
Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
1. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]  > [FORMAT HDD] > [YES] and press the joystick.
2. When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
Note:
During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
When you format the HDD, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
During formatting, do not cause any vibrations or impacts to this unit.
Service Menu
To enter the Service Menu
1. Turn the Power on and set the Mode Dial to [VIDEO RECORDING MODE].
2. Push the [OIS], [JOYSTICK CONTROL LEFT] and [iA] simultaneously for 3 seconds (with no SD Card inserted)
Note:
If a SD Card is inserted, the above operation will not work.
To select the Item of Service Menu
1. Press [JOYSTICK CONTROL UP/DOWN] to select item [1], [2], [3], [4], [9], [10], [14] or [15].
2. Press [JOYSTICK CONTROL RIGHT] to display [YES/NO] screen.
3. Press [JOYSTICK CONTROL UP/DOWN] to select [YES].
4. Press [JOYSTICK CONTROL CENTER] to end.
How to set the Default Setting
1. Turn the Power on and set the Mode Dial to [VIDEO RECORDING MODE].
2. When pressing [OIS], [JOYSTICK CONTROL RIGHT] and [iA] for more than 3 minutes simultaneously (with no SD Card inserted), the items below are set to the Default Setting.
1. Menu, Mode, Adjusted Value
2. Card format
3. Reset of picture files and directory number (Set the picture record file number to 1)
4. Clear the information of Mechanism Lock
5. Set the time setting to no-setting
How to Replace the Lithium Battery (PROCEDURE)
1. Remove the LCD BL P.C.B..
2. Remove the Lithium Battery “ML-614S/ZTE” and then replace the new one.
Note:
The lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-614S/ZTE Manufactured by Panasonic.)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of the same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

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Panasonic AG-DVX100BP - AG-DVX102BEN to access service mode – How to replace the lithium battery

Panasonic AG-DVX100BP - AG-DVX102BEN - AG-DVC180BMC – How to access service mode – How to replace the lithium battery – How to activate diagnostic mode

Panasonic AG-DVX100BP - AG-DVX102BEN - AG-DVC180BMC

SERVICE MENU
The SERVICE(CAMERA mode), DIAGNOSTIC(VCR mode) and ADJUST(VCR mode) menu can be displayed as follows.
Press the button in order of “ADUB button” > “STOP button” > “MODE CHK button” > “MENU button”, SERVICE menu in CAMERA mode, DIAGNOSTIC and the ADJUST menu in VCR mode can be displayed in addition to a setup menus.
Next, Tilt the OPERATION lever in the UP( PLAY) or DOWN ( STOP) direction, select the DIAGNOSTIC or ADJUST menu, press SET(STILL) of the OPERATION lever to open the DIAGNOSTIC or ADJUST menu.

AUDIO FILTER

ON: The mechanism noise cancellation function operates by IC3001(DUO).
OFF: The mechanism noise cancellation function does not operates by IC3001(DUO).
Factory default setting is “ON”.

DIAGNOSTIC MENU
How to display the Error Rate.
This unit can be displayed Error Rate and it shows the playing condition of the VCR.
In case of the error rate is displayed, BER DISPLAY and SAMPLE SPEED mode is select on DIAGNOSTIC menu.

Setting item for LISTA Measurement
ATF GAIN
The speed of the tape changes if this item set to “ON” for the ATF sensitivity confirmation.
After selected “ON”, By pressing SET(STILL) of OPERATION LEVER, enter the adjustment mode and then exit the menu once. The VTR mode is operated when the menu mode is exited temporarily. The screen below is displayed.
NOW SERVO ADJUST
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
It will be returned to ADJUST MENU when the MENU button is pressed in this condition.

LINEARITY
The ATF sensitivity changes if this item set to “ON” for the LINEARITY confirmation.
After selected “ON”, By pressing SET(STILL) of OPERATION LEVER, enter the adjustment mode and then exit the menu once. The VTR mode is operated when the menu mode is exited temporarily. The screen below is displayed.
NOW SERVO ADJUST
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
It will be returned to ADJUST MENU when the MENU button is pressed in this condition

LITHIUM BATTERY

Replacement Procedure
1. There is a Lithium battery on the BACK CONNECT C.B.A.
2. Unsolder the Lithium battery and then replace with the new one.

NOTE:

The lithium battery is a critical component.
It must never be subjected to excessive heat of discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of the same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

PANASONIC HC-X900 - HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO CAMERA - HOW TO ACCESS TO SERVICE MODE – HOW TO REPLACE THE BATTERY – FACTORY RESET

Panasonic HC-X900 - High Definition Video Camera - How to access to service mode – How to replace the battery – Factory reset

Panasonic HC-X900:  How to Discharge the Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH P.C.B..
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH P.C.B. when servicing.
Before disassembling, perform "6.4. Forced full flash emission" for discharging capacitor.
The capacitor also can be discharged according to the following procedures.
Discharging Procedure
1. Refer to the disassemble procedure and Remove the necessary parts/unit.
2. Put the insulation tube onto the lead part of Resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ /5W). (an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)
3. Put the resistor between both terminals of capacitor on FLASH P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.
4. After discharging confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.

How to Replace the Lithium Battery

1. Remove the SD OP P.C.B..
2. Remove the Lithium battery

NOTE:
This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614 Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

Service Mode

1. Indication method of the service menu
Set the mode switch "Motion Picture Recording" mode.
2. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the "POWER" button, "Zoom lever" to W side and "iA/Manual" button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

Service mode menu

Screen display	Contents	Function
1	Factory settings	Function to throw a product up in a factory shipment state
3	Built-in memory self check exection (HC-X900M only)	Function to check self as for the state of Built-in memory
4	Lock search history indication	Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM
5	Power ON self check result dis play	Power ON self check (function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices) result display
9	Forced full flash emission	Forced full flash emission for discharging the capacitor on FLASH P.C.B. and set to prohibit charge
10	Erasing the lock histories	Erasing the error histories (working time is not erased)
12	Camera data indications while the video playback	Display the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value, White balance and focal length) while playing recorded video

NOTE:

Do not using service mode except above table of Service mode menu.
3. End method of the top screen of the service mode menu
Touch the [ EXIT ] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

Built-in Memory Self Check Execution (HC-X900M only)
Touch the [ 3 ] of LCD, select Built-in memory self check execution. Operation specifications.

Indication contents
Built-in memory self check result display
Display the Built-in memory self check execution.
Displays other than "OK" are abnormalities of Built-in memory.
Touch the [BAK] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
Lock Search History Indication
Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search history indication.
Indication contents
Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM.
The error cord contents which are displayed.

51 - Focus control is abnormal
52 - Zoom control is abnormal
53 - OIS lens control is abnormal
71 - Lens cover open/close is abnormal
72 - Cooling fan is abnormal
73 - High temperature is abnormal

Touch the [BAK] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
Power ON Self Check Result Display
Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display.

Indication contents
Power ON self check result display
Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display.
Display the following communication test result.
CAM-PWR : Communication test between IC3401 to IC2304
CAM-UNI : IC3401 internal communication test.
Display other than "OK" are abnormalities of each lines.
Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.

Forced full flash emission
Touch the [ 9 ] of LCD, select Forced full flash execution.

Indication contents
Discharging the capacitor without using register.
Forced full flash emission for charge capacitor completely discharge.
To prevent electric shock, we recommend enforcement before disassembling.
Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.
Erasing the lock histories
Touch the [ 10 ] of LCD, select erasing the lock histories execution.

Indication contents
Erasing the error histories stored in EEPROM. (working time is not erased)
Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.

Camera data indications while the video playback
Touch the [ 12 ] of LCD, select indicating the camera informations while playing back the recorded video.

Indication contents
While playing back the recorded videos, the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value, White balance and focal length) are superimposed on the LCD screen.
Press the power button and turn off.

Factory Setting
1. Set the mode switch "Motion Picture Recording" mode.
2. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the "POWER" button, "Zoom lever" to W side and "iA/Manual" button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

3. Touch the [ 1 ] of LCD.
4. Touch the [ YES ] of LCD.
5. After few seconds "END" is displayed or "ESD NODATA" as "NG" is displayed on LCD monitor. Cutting of battery connection
or AC power supply connection as a completion of the "FACTORY SETTINGS".
(After recording at least once, even if the physical format of the build-in memory will be performed, "ESD NODATA" as "NG" is
indicated, but "FACTORY SETTINGS" is completed.)

SONY DIGITAL MOTION PICTURE CAMERA - SONY F65 – ERROR INDICATION AND FAULT – HOW TO MOUNT SR-R4 – HOW TO ATTACH FILTER

Sony Digital Motion Picture Camera - Sony F65 – Error indication and fault – How to mount SR-R4 – How to attach filter

Sony F65:  Error Messages and causes 
If the battery voltage drops or an error is detected when power is applied or during operation, the corresponding indicator lights up/flashes and a message appears on the subdisplay. The error details are displayed in the selfdiagnostics on settings page 3 on the subdisplay and in the viewfinder.
Warnings and error messages occurring on the SR-R4 are also displayed in the self-diagnostics field.

A message prompt is also displayed in the viewfinder/ monitor to execute the APR function if a defect is detected in the image sensor when the camera powers on or if the APR function is not executed regularly. If prompted, execute Automatic Pixel Noise Reduction

Indicator	Subdisplay	Self diagnostics field indication	Meaning
REC: Flashing red	12 V power supply voltage indicator flashing	12V Battery (Near End)	The voltage of the 12 V power supply has fallen to the Near End value setting.
REC: Flashing red rapidly	12 V power supply voltage indicator flashing   rapidly	12V Battery (End)	The voltage of the 12 V power supply has fallen to the End value setting.
REC: Flashing red	24 V power supply voltage indicator flashing	24V Battery (Near End)	The voltage of the 24 V power supply has fallen to the Near End value setting.
REC: Flashing red rapidly	24 V power supply voltage indicator flashing   rapidly	24V Battery (End)	The voltage of the 24 V power supply has fallen to the End value setting.
REC: Flashing when synced with SR-R4.	Media remaining indicator flashing	Media Remain (Near End)	The remaining media on the SR-R4 has reduced to the Near End value setting.
REC: Flashing when synced with SR-R4.	Media remaining indicator flashing   rapidly	Media Remain (End)	The remaining media on the SR-R4 has reduced to the End value setting.
DIAGNOSIS: Flashing red rapidly	Displays same message as self diagnostics field in a dialog.	Temperature NG! Shutdown Camera	The internal camera temperature has reached its limit. Turn off the camera power supply.
DIAGNOSIS: Flashing red rapidly	Fan1 NG!	Fan1 NG!	Fan 1 near the top panel stopped.
DIAGNOSIS: Flashing red rapidly	Fan2 NG!	Fan2 NG!	Fan 2 near the top panel stopped.
DIAGNOSIS: Flashing red	Sync Error	Sync Error	A sync error occurred.
DIAGNOSIS: Lit red DOCK: Lit yellow	Optical Level Care	Optical Level Care	The optical level of the Recorder connector has reduced to caution level. Clean the Recorder connector or replace the optical module.
DIAGNOSIS: Lit red DOCK: Lit red	Optical Level NG	Optical Level NG	A light reception error occurred with the Recorder connector. Immediately, clean the Recorder connector or replace the optical module.
DIAGNOSIS: Lit red DOCK: Not lit	Optical Level No Input	Optical Level No Input	No signal is input on the Recorder connector.
DIAGNOSIS: Lit red	CRCC Error occurred	CRCC Error occurred	A Cyclic Redundancy Check Code (CRCC) error occurred with the Recorder connector. Clean the recorder connector.

Mounting the SR-R4

Always turn off the camera power supply when mounting the SR-R4.

The recorder connector for connecting the SR-R4 is an optical connector. Attach the connector cap on the optical connector when not connected to an SR-R4 to protect the connector. After removing the cap, store it in the position shown in the following figure for safekeeping.

When mounting the SR-R4, fix the camera head on a tripod in advance to keep the camera head stable.

When the camera is used with the SR-R4 docked, make sure that the camera is securely fixed and stable so that it will not fall over.

Attaching a Filter
1. Place the filter template (metallic disc) on the gel filter, then trim the filter around the edge of the filter template.
2. Remove the ring from the filter holder, place the filter on the ring, and then attach the holder.

3. Align the protrusion on the mounting tool with the notch on the filter holder, then insert the holder into the tool.

4. Align the notch on the filter mount with the protrusion on the filter holder, insert the mounting tool onto the filter mount, and then turn clockwise until it clicks into place.

5. Pull the mounting tool straight off. The mounting tool separates from the camera, and the filter is mounted in place.

To remove the filter
1. Align the protrusion on the mounting tool with the notch on the filter holder, then press the tool onto the filter mount. Press the tool until it clicks into place.

2. Rotate the mounting tool counterclockwise, then lift the tool off the camera.

The filter holder is removed with the mounting tool.

ARRI ALEXA – DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA – HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE

ARRI ALEXA – Digital movie camera – How to update the firmware

ARRI ALEXA – Digital movie camera – How to update the firmware - Power management – Battery types – battery installation – Battery voltage specifications

ARRI ALEXA:  Power Management

When using the BAT connector and one or more onboard battery adapters simultaneously, the camera’s power management system ensures that the power source with the highest voltage level is used. When the voltage level of one power source drops below the level of the other, or a power source is disconnected from the camera, the power management system automatically switches to the other power source, avoiding shutdown of the camera.
For example, a 12 V onboard battery can be used as backup for the main 24 V battery. Using a 12 V onboard battery in addition to the main 24 V battery also allows for quick switchover to handheld mode - the power cable can simply be disconnected from the BAT connector.
When using two onboard battery adapters (with batteries in parallel - one on top and one on the back), the camera will treat them as a single source. When used this way, the load is spread across two batteries, creating a strong power source.

BAT Connector
The BAT connector is the primary power input on the ALEXA. It is a Fischer 2-pin socket located at the back of the camera on the cameraright side.

The socket accepts power cables KC-20S and KC-29S. The cables can either be connected to the mains unit NG 12/26R or to 24 V cine-style batteries with three-pin XLR outputs.

Mains Unit NG 12/26 R

Use of the mains unit is recommended for shooting in the studio and when using electronic accessories with high power consumption.
To power the ALEXA using the Mains Unit NG 12/26 R:
1. Set the correct mains voltage on the mains unit using the fuse on the back of the unit. For example, set it to 220 V if the AC mains power source is 220 V.
2. Connect the mains unit to AC mains power.
3. Ensure that the camera power is turned off.
4. Set the voltage switch on the mains unit to 26 V.
5. Connect the battery cable KC-20S or KC-29S (spiral cable) to the power supply socket on the camera and the 26 V socket on the mains unit.

Cine-Style Batteries
Any 24 V cine-style battery with a three-pin XLR output can be used to power the camera through a KC-20S or a KC-29S battery cable.
To connect the battery to the camera:
1. Ensure that the main switch on the camera is off.

2. Connect the battery cable KC-20S or KC-29S (spiral cable) to the power supply socket on the camera and the 28V output on the battery.

Onboard Batteries
The camera can be equipped with adapters for either V-Lock or Gold
Mount video-style batteries. When a battery equipped with the TIprotocol for battery communication is used, the ALEXA will display remaining capacity as a percentage on the Home screen. For these batteries, the user does not need to set the battery warning level.
Four different adapters are available:
BAB-G: Battery Adapter Back for Gold Mount batteries
BAB-V: Battery Adapter Back for V-Lock batteries
BAT-G: Battery Adapter Top for Gold Mount batteries
BAT-V: Battery Adapter Top for V-Lock batteries

V-Lock Batteries
V-Lock batteries from different manufacturers may be used on the ALEXA. When batteries from manufacturers such as ID-X and Bebop, are used, their remaining capacity will be displayed as a percentage on the Home screen.
To attach a V-Lock battery:
1. Align the v-shaped wedge on the battery with the v-shaped notch on the battery plate.
2. Press the battery downwards until you hear a click.
3. Check that the battery is securely mounted on the battery plate.
To release a V-Lock battery:
1. Press the release button on the camera-left side or top of the battery (manufacturer dependent)

2. While pressing the release button, slide the battery upwards.

ALEXA with BAB-V and V-Mount battery

Gold Mount Batteries

If the ALEXA is equipped with a Gold Mount, Anton/Bauer batteries can be used. Their remaining capacity will be displayed as a percentage on the Home screen.
To attach a Gold Mount battery:
1. Align the three pins on the back of the battery to the three corresponding holes on the battery plate.
2. Press the battery to camera-right until you hear a click.
3. Check that the battery is securely mounted on the battery plate.
To release a Gold Mount battery:
1. Press the release button on the camera-left side of the battery plate.

2. While pressing the release button, slide the battery camera-left, and
pull it straight out.

ALEXA with BAB-G and a Gold Mount battery

Power Outputs

The ALEXA, ALEXA M, ALEXA XT, ALEXA HD and ALEXA XT M have two 24 V power outputs and one 12 V power output for accessories. ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA HD Plus, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA Studio and ALEXA XT Studio models have three 24 V power outputs and one 12V power output.

Powering 12 V Accessories

One 12 V output with a 2-pin LEMO connector is located on the right side of the camera. It is limited to 12 V and can supply a device with a current of up to 2.2 A, depending on the camera power supply.
Powering 24 V Accessories
Two 24 V remote start/stop (RS) outputs with 3-pin Fischer connectors are located on the right side of the camera. They can supply two devices with a combined load of up to 2.2 A (shared with the EXT connector power out), depending on the camera power supply. When the camera is powered from a source with a voltage below 24 V, they output 24 V. If the camera's power source supplies more than 24 V, this voltage level is also present on the RS outputs. Besides powering accessories, the RS outputs can also be used to send a remote start/stop signal to the camera.

Firmware - Software Update Packets (SUPs)

To update the camera to a new SUP:
1. Copy the new SUP into the Firmware folder on an SD card formatted in the ALEXA.
2. Load the SD card into the camera.
3. In the System menu, select Firmware.
4. Select Select update file.
5. Select the new SUP from the list on the FIRMWARE (SD CARD) screen.
6. Press both UPDATE buttons simultaneously to update the camera's firmware

Note: Update duration may differ between camera models. Do not interrupt the update once it has started. Make sure the camera power supply will remain sufficient for the duration of the update (approx. 15 minutes).

Select update file:  Select to update the camera’s firmware. If an SD card containing update files is loaded in the camera, you can select an update file from the list and perform an update.

Current version: Select to display the release code of current installed firmware.

Licensed features: Select to manage licensed features on the INSTALLED LICENSES screen.

To save the hardware info file:
1. In the System menu, select Firmware.
2. Select Licensed features.

3. On the INSTALLED LICENSES screen, press the HW INFO button.
4. Press the SAVE button. The hardware info file will be saved on the SD card in the root directory. It will look like sn####-AlexaHardware.ipkg. The INSTALLED LICENSES screen displays a list of installed licenses.
New license can be installed from the SD card.
To install new licenses after purchase:
1. Copy the license key - it will have the suffix .lic - into the Licenses folder on an SD card formatted on the ALEXA. Load the SD card into the camera.
2. In the System menu, select Firmware.
3. Select Licensed features.
4. Press the INSTALL button.
5. On the LICENSE FILES (SD CARD) screen, select the license to be installed. The licensed feature enabled by the license key is described at the bottom of the screen for each license selected.
6. Press the jog.