ARRI 416 Manuel D’Utilisation

The ARRIFLEX 416 is equipped with a TC generator which 

produces 80bit Timecode with a data structure conforming 

to SMPTE RP136, Format Type C. The TC generator is set 

using a master clock. The precision of the TC generator 

ensures that for 8 hours after the synchronization (at 0°C 

- 50°C) the difference remains less than one frame, if the 

time code generator of the audio machine is precise, too. 

Every frame is therefore clearly identifiable for synchro-

nization or editing lists. 

A new feature on the 416 further improves the accuracy 

of the synchronization between the 416 TC generator and 

the master clock. To exploit this feature the camera must 

be connected to an Ambient Clockit as the master clock.

Timecode is recorded in the magazine, its position on film 

conforming to SMPTE RP114, at standard speeds of 

23.976, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97 and 30.00 fps.

The TC information also includes speed of recording 

which is described in connection with Timecode as frame 

rate. For the ARRIFLEX 416 the valid frame rate is always 

the most recently set standard speed.

The TC generator integrated in the ARRIFLEX 416 can be 

synchronized to other equipment with a TC generator. A 

LTC signal (Longitudinal TimeCode) from any TC generator 

is plugged into the “TCC“ socket. The signal level must be 

higher than 500 mV p-p. The camera automatically takes 

on TC time and TC User Bits. If the LTC signal is correctly 

transferred the TC recording will be automatically 

switched on.