prod camera. The preferred method is by means of the OriginCplus,
which inputs timecode in ASCII form. It is also possible for the camera
to receive information in SMPTE form directly from a SMPTE timeco-
de device such as an TC audio recorder. Both methods are detailed be-
low.
7.4.1 Using the OriginCplus - Recommended Method
• • Pro-
gram the OriginCplus by inputting Prod ID, accurate date and time
of day. Press the # key to scroll through each field; after all fields are
set as desired, Press * to start the clock.
• Make sure the camera has a battery attached.
• Plug the Lemo5 cable of the OriginCplus into Lemo5 chassis
mount on the base of the camera. On the XTRprod, the Lemo5
connector is located on the motor side to the lower left of the mo-
tor.
• Press * on the OriginCplus to send the timecode information. The
OriginCplus will display
Good 00.0 after the timecode
has been accepted by the ca-
mera. Likewise, the small yel-
low diode on the camera base
will blink to indicate running
timecode. Also, the control
panel of the XTRprod will
display hours/minutes/se-
conds when the button mar-
ked time is selected. Toggling
this button will also display
year/month/day, then the
production ID, then the
equipment #.
• Make sure to adjust the
ASA selection to the exposure index of the film stock being used.
• Disconnect the OriginCplus from the body and proceed to the
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AATON CODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
#
8
7
*
0
AATON
OriginC+