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1. Function Subfunction Menu path level Red VIDEO BLACK MORE Stretch level VIDEO BLACK C Camera 12nc DIAGNOSTICS Boot version DIAGNOSTICS FPGA DIAGNOSTICS Matching FILES STANDARD FILES Mic Gain INSTALL Mic Phantom INSTALL Software Status DIAGNOSTICS Version DIAGNOSTICS Communication DIAGNOSTICS Contour Auto Skin select VIDEO SKIN Coarse Fine level VIDEO CONTOUR MORE level VIDEO CONTOUR level Depend VIDEO CONTOUR MORE Knee Contour switch VIDEO Noise Slicer VIDEO CONTOUR MORE Skin Contour VIDEO SKIN Skin Contour level VIDEO SKIN Skin Contour param VIDEO SKIN MORE Skin Contour select VIDEO SKIN Skin Contour view VIDEO SKIN Soft Contour level VIDEO SOFT CONTOUR Soft Contour switch VIDEO SOFT CONTOUR Source select VIDEO CONTOUR Vertical level VIDEO CONTOUR MORE VF Contour VF VF CONTOUR Creative settings FILES STANDARD FILES Customer Standard file Menu structure Menu structure Table 5 7 System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path store Scene file SECURITY CUSTOMER FILES store Oper file SECURITY
2. Base Station z pum 5 Li Ethernet cable E EH Q Triax cable L1 E 1 1 1 1 1 rx pm ps Hub or router 5 lt 5 EH Camera head kd Two wire bus cable v 000 poo 088885 od OD 1 401 5 Es Series 9000 OCP Hub or router D pm ps ps Ethernet cable MCP 400 OCP 400 Cabling and connectors Configurations 3 4 3 1 3 Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander A camera head with an LDK 5430 Triax adapter can be mounted in the LDK 4482 SuperXpander This enables large box lenses to be used with the camera The Triax adapter connects to the SuperXpander via a flying lead A 7 inch viewfinder LDK 4016 is mounted on the SuperXpander The power supply for the camera is applied to the SuperXpander The SuperXpander is connected to an LDK 4501 Base Station using a Triax cable The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 3000m 10 000 ft for a 14mm Triax cable The Base Station is powered by a separate mains power supply An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a cross over Ethernet cable Figure 3 3 Camera with SuperXpander and Triax adapter 7 inch
3. 4 28 COMMUNICATION ahaa wed de p usn 4 29 Operating instructions Camera head controls 4 1 Camera head controls Figure 4 1 Camera head controls 4 3 1 Filter wheel switches 11 2 Filter wheel indicators 12 3 Camera card slot 13 4 SW1 assignable button 1 14 5 SW2 assignable button 2 15 6 Standard scene file button Std 16 7 Black stretch switch 17 8 Colour temp switch White bal 18 9 Colour bars switch Bars 19 10 Gain selection switch Power On Off switch Menu rotary control Menu select switch Clean Scan button White balance switch Exposure time switch Volume control Audio Level Vertical shift switch V Shift VTR Start assignable button 3 The digital zoom control on the front of the carrying handle varies the zoom on digital lenses only There are mini button controls for the VTR start stop and VTR Ret functions located under the front of the carrying handle Operating instructions Viewfinder controls 4 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Viewfinder controls Figure 4 2 Camera head controls 4 4 Tally switch Zebra switch Option assignable switch 4 Brightness control Contrast control Crispening control Dioptre Tally indicators red Gain indicators Top indicators 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
4. EN 4 Point two small white boxes at the intended surface 5 Press the Select button 13 to start the measurement procedure the iris is set to Auto The process running message appears ncc More ASKIN running 6 When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message appears in the viewfinder 7 Adjust the skin contour level with the VIDEO SKIN SKIN LEVEL item Decrease the value below 50 to s above 50 to add extra contour often the selected area Increase the value Repeat the steps for the other memory position if required Both skin contour settings can be used at the same time Set the menu item VIDEO SKIN VIEW to on to indicate the effected area Inverted skin The VIDEO SKIN menu allows you to in vert the effect of the skin contours Set this item to on to apply the contours set up for inside the selected area to the area outside and the contours set up outside the selected area to the area inside 4 8 9 Freeze frame To assist in setting up skin contours for example you can freeze the current frame by setting the Freeze frame item of the VID EO menu to On Operating instructions Managing files 4 23 4 8 10 Effects The VIDEO menu gives you access to three items that can be used to obtain several special effects the gradient filter the colour
5. Iris indication Zebra pattern Safe area marker Non standard indicator Colour temperature indicators Message box Centre marker Cadre marker Zoom indication Operating instructions Viewfinder controls 4 5 4 2 1 Assigning functions to buttons The camera head has three assignable buttons two on the side panel 4 and 5 and one on the lower front panel 19 The viewfinder has an assignable switch 22 These buttons can be assigned the following functions Table 4 1 Button Assignments Switch Assignment SW1 4 VTR Save Switch on external signal 1 Switch on external signal 2 SW2 5 Extended Iris Switch on external signal 1 Switch on external signal 2 VTR Start 19 VTR Start Stop Switch on external signal 2 Intercom Option 22 on VF None Disable camera The function and behaviour momentary or alternating of these buttons are set in the INSTALL BUTTONS menu Operating instructions Using the camera 4 6 4 3 Using the camera Attach lens viewfinder microphone and any other accessories to the camera Attach the triax cable or supply the adapter with power 4 3 1 Switching on the power Triax adapter 1 On the Base Station set the master power switch to the ON position The green power light lights 2 Set the Power switch 11 of the camera to the ON position LS Note The BATT indicator in the viewfinder lights if the
6. oo un AWHITE OK 3700K Be oo NN The measured colour temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required 3 Note During the auto white measurement process iris is set to Auto and 90 and the knee is turned off Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits 4 8 6 Exposure time The exposure time values of 1 200 1 500 and 1 1000 of a second are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion The value selected depends on the speed of the moving object Note Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera sensitivity proportionally Operating instructions Video preferences 4 19 Selecting the exposure time The momentary up down Exposure time switch 16 gives a choice of exposure time settings Table 4 5 Exposure time values Value Function Nom nominal setting CRT for shooting sync locked monitors 1 200 for fast moving objects 1 500 for fast moving objects 1 1000 for fast moving objects 1 2000 only with IT and ITW versions 50 Hz shooting with 50Hz lighting adjustable 60 Hz shooting with 60Hz lighting adjustable If an exposure time other than nominal is selected the Non standard indicator 33 in the viewfinder lights Lighting The exposure selection also includes light
7. a t ease opere ot Hal en denis 4 18 Black Stretchi ess GE EE RS ee 4 21 CONTOUR e Re S e e EE RC 4 21 Freeze frames is oce Deae be Text Ebo 4 22 AU BA CE ANT GS Cte d oos 4 23 Managing filesi we end etr tra ERECTAE de a 4 23 Scene files 4222344 che ann salles aie etd adie oe hho ASS ee 4 24 Operator files irae tote eee leet Ae etek dest 4 24 Standard files na erana lee le doe d A b Dt en 4 24 Customer standardi files erede den eme nb pue d 4 24 User levelse 24 3 he art Ed eer eco Mined see ue Rs 4 25 Selecting the 4 25 Smart Touch sn tec Gu va dr late eo Dew Sire eode ee atas 4 26 Triax adapter controls ce 4 27 Powering the 4 28 Selecting monitoring signals 4 28 sing audio insoles los eet dv ET 4 28 Intetcombu ges dires esed t beu ive INE 4 29 COmbtiubCatiOEic AE un ns eres Re SE east ut eae oho ins 4 30 Chapter 5 Menu structure A Ee enm aa Ee RE asa tut dd bed 5 2 Main top menus 9 s ob eto ace trek n oon ipee a b b De 5 2 Where to find a
8. Operating instructions Managing files 4 24 4 9 1 Scene files Four scene files are stored in the camera itself SCAM1 SCAM2 SCAM3 SCAMA Another four scene files can be stored on the camera SCARD1 SCARD2 SCARD3 and SCARD4 A STANDARD scene file preselected as either factory customer defined is stored in the camera LS Note The standard customer scene file is stored via the SECURITY menu not the FILES menu The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu The FILES menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system If the message NOK is displayed then the old values are restored If the camera is on air when a scene file is recalled then the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air 49 2 Operator files The FILES menu also allows the recall of the operator file stored in the camera 1 or one of the two operator files OCARD1 and OCARD2 stored on the camera card These files contain information for setting up the non video configuration of the camera A STANDARD operator files factory or customer defined is stored in the camera Note The standard customer operator file is stored via the SECURITY menu not the FILES menu The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the sta
9. Din DES ME PhS 2 4 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder 2 4 Positioning the viewfinder 2 5 1 5 inch Viewfinder 2 5 Wide angle 2 5 Lett eye adapter iso ap RU RR RUE aes RES 2 6 Mounting a sos isse tre dp de Dera Peer ec 2 7 Tripodsadapter istis tee Re EI bp e ae ROS Dh aa se 2 8 Adjusting the shoulder pad 2 9 MOUNTING top ligit esee tae tie sans AU argo 2 9 ZOOMCONUOS ces ee stad eee Re e Se ut eel to tare er s 2 10 Attaching an adapter t eve E eri eet 2 11 2 1 Packing unpacking Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the units have been checked mechanically and electrically The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top Remove the cushioning material and lift out the contents The contents of the shipment should be checked against the packing list If the contents are incomplete if there is mechanical damage or defect or if the units do not perform correctly when unpacked notify your
10. gt Menu off exec VF Lens gt gt Video gt gt Install gt gt MENU MAIN Operating instructions System Menu 4 10 The MAIN menu screen shows five items The name of the menu is shown below these Four more items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the Rotary control 12 A cursor shows your position in the menu The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down 4 5 2 Finding your way Use the Rotary control 12 to move the cursor through the menu items If a double arrow gt gt is visible then pressing the Select button 13 brings you one level lower in the menu system Only five items are visible in each menu Scroll up or down to see any additional items When you first enter a menu other than the MAIN menu the cursor is positioned next to the first item The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu e Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one The LENS menu for example shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu The other items are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control Figure 4 6 Lens menu gt Lens type Std Auto Iris On Peak Average 65 Auto iris setp 35 Mom iris setp 50 MENU LENS 4 5 3 Leaving the System Menu If you are deep
11. 3 Activate the file of your choice by pressing the Select button at the front of the camera The new values only take effect when the camera is not on air The Smart Touch files can also be selected by navigating to the FILES menu using the System Menu The files of the Smart Touch library are divided into three categories Lighting Creative and Matching which complement the standard setting scene file The Lighting category provides three different files for various lighting conditions Night optimises the transfer characteristic to enhance the visibility of detail in very dark scenes without the undesirable consequence of excessive noise associated with simply increasing gain Fluorescent establishes matrix and colourmetric parameters to reduce the green tinge and give a more acceptable picture when the scene is lit with uncorrected fluorescent lighting Extreme contrast uses the full dynamic range of the FT CCD sensor to obtain better handling of highlights and more detail in the shadows The Creative category provides seven files for different effects Sports warm colour delivers warm and rich contrasts bringing out team colours Sports interview incorporates the dual skin tone control into the sports setting for interviews HI film gives a high contrast film like look which is ideal for outdoor location production HI film skin is the HI film setting with dual skin tone control incorporated for natural flattering c
12. 4 3 Area aspect ratio guides Indicator White display text intensity Indicator Black display text contrast Display viewfinder display duration Menu Time menu display duration Info Time information display duration Rotary Speed rotary control sensitivity Box downleft information box SuperXpander Overscan on off and blanking bar style Table 5 2 Lens menu items Main menu items Lens Type Purpose standard or wide angle lens Auto Iris on off Peak Average auto iris values Auto Iris Setpoint auto iris setpoint value Mom Iris Setpoint momentary iris setpoint value Manufacturer Angenieux Canon Fuji other RE iris comp set range extender iris compensation on or off Extended iris gain exposure iris values VTR Switch select toggle or momentary Handgrip zoom select speed and curve for zoom control Menu structure Menu structure Table 5 3 Video menu Main menu items Purpose Colour filter adjust filter level Detail level set detail level Skin set skin contour values Flare set flare values Black set values for black functions Gain set values for R G B gain Knee set knee values Gamma set gamma values Matrix select matrix type and value White Limit set white limiter values Shading set white shading values Sk
13. CUSTOMER FILES store VTR file SECURITY CUSTOMER FILES Green Button select SECURITY GREEN BUTTON D Disable Camera INSTALL Dynamic black VIDEO BLACK E Exposure time lighting INSTALL EXPOSURE Exposure time var INSTALL EXPOSURE Extended Iris param LENS EXTENDED IRIS F File Attributes FILES Filter Settings Colour VIDEO COLOUR FILTER Flare switch VIDEO FLARE Flare parameters VIDEO FLARE Front Power DIAGNOSTICS G Gain Blue VIDEO GAIN Green VIDEO GAIN Red VIDEO GAIN level presets INSTALL GAIN PRESET Gamma Curve select VIDEO GAMMA MORE level Blue VIDEO GAMMA level Green VIDEO GAMMA level Master VIDEO GAMMA level Red VIDEO GAMMA switch VIDEO GAMMA MORE Green Button settings SECURITY Menu structure Menu structure Table 5 7 System menu functions 5 9 Function Subfunction Menu path Installed User Level SECURITY Intercom side tone INSTALL Iris Peak Average level ENS Set Point level ENS IR receiver switch INSTALL Knee Contour switch VIDEO KNEE CONTOUR Master point VIDEO KNEE Master slope VIDEO KNEE select source VIDEO KNEE parameters VIDEO KNEE MORE switch VIDEO KNEE Lens Extended iris ENS Time speed ENS Auto Iris switch ENS Auto Iris Setpoint ENS Extended
14. Installed Level Purpose set user level Run Hours set time and date PIN code set PIN code Menu structure Menu structure 5 6 Table 5 6 Security menu Main menu items Purpose Customer files store customer files Green Button choose button function 5 1 2 Where to find a function The following table contains an alphabetical list of the functions and points to their location in the system menu structure Table 5 7 System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path A Adapter 12nc DIAGNOSTICS Type DIAGNOSTICS Version DIAGNOSTICS Software Status DIAGNOSTICS Aspect Ratio Select INSTALL ASP RATIO Local remote switching INSTALL ASP RATIO Audio Gain INSTALL AUDIO HP filter INSTALL AUDIO Bar switch VE Auto Iris switch ENS Auto Iris setpoint ENS Auto White speed INSTALL AUTO WHITE Auto White gain INSTALL AUTO WHITE B Base Station DIAGNOSTICS COMMUNICATION Black Dynamic Black VIDEO BLACK level VIDEO BLACK MASTER level Blue VIDEO BLACK MORE level Green VIDEO BLACK MORE Menu structure Menu structure Table 5 7 System menu functions 5 7
15. OV grass valley AfA THOMSON BRAND User s Guide 3922 496 30081 version 2 LDK 500 CAMERA SYSTEM LDK 500 User s Guide iii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction T chriology x ove ERBEN RIETI 1 1 Frame Transfer DPM sensor 1 1 Digital Processio a ete et pee gee NUES t s 1 2 Film like characteristicsz zi ERR ee ine RC E C REX 1 2 FGat les um soc ere eS EEUU Cup DOES T OPE d Bas Que dus 1 2 Sp cifications a petro Macer pedea da aer dede Sal 1 4 DIMENSIONS 8 oderit eka Nene tg ate ect line A EE viu dps 1 6 ACC SSOTI S omo aber eet Spas baa Sh torte cin ne 1 7 Chapter 2 Installation Packifig tibipacklliga sus e dace dtes mate A RR dU b doe OA 2 1 Transport casen D v ea RR ECT ba ee doen 2 2 MOUNTING aderns un tose eO dere dtd ee ee edam 2 3 VIEWINGS sist cS ee em Pd o ah 2 4 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder 2 4 Positioning the viewfinder 2 2 5 1 5 inch Viewfinder 2 5 Wide angle 2 5 Left eye adapters ose ab tee noe deed Snc 2 6 Mounting a Microphone essei cas eens ae Red
16. To attach an adapter to the camera proceed as follow 1 Using the rail 1 on the bottom of the camera head as a guide fit the guide pins 2 on either side of the connector and the guide pin 3 at the top rear of the camera head into the corresponding slots of the adapter 2 First tighten the two horizontal screws 4 on the top of camera 3 Next tighten the two horizontal screws 5 at the front of the camera 4 Lastly tighten the vertical screw 6 in the handle of the camera To detach an adapter from the camera head follow the steps for attaching it in the reverse order Figure 2 12 Attaching an adapter Cabling and connectors 3 1 Chapter 3 Cabling and connectors This section describes how to integrate the camera system into your studio system Information is also provided on the connectors used in the camera and adapter Contents Configurations ee 3 2 Camera with Triax 3 2 Multiple Triax cameras with C2IP network 3 2 Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander 3 4 seated hene Ee ASH OS EISE s 3 5 Viewfitidercohtectol 82 stent pire feto eL Meee de 3 5 Eens coninectora cons REL vie ee PI iet sp inte ta i EG s 3
17. Viewfinder Triax adapter Ethernet cable Camera head Base Station Triax cable Ors i e lel Power supply OCP 400 Cabling and connectors Camera connectors 3 2 Camera connectors Figure 3 4 Camera connector location 3 5 Lens connector Audio microphone connector RS232 connector 3 2 1 Viewfinder connector Figure 3 5 Camera viewfinder connector 1 80V 2 NG 3 GND 4 INTN D 9 5 vf ext video 3 6 7 vf video ret 8 SDA D 9 SCL D 10 vf ext video ret 20 pole female panel view Panel part number X14 5322 214 12544 Cable part number male 5322 320 12159 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 GND vf video Pb vf ret Pr vf ret GND batt batt Pb vf Pr vf shield Cabling and connectors Camera connectors 3 6 3 2 2 Lens connector Figure 3 6 Camera lens connector 1 Ext Video On Off 8 Lens Servo 2 Trigger Switch 9 Range Extender 3 batt 10 Zoom Follow 4 Momentary Iris 11 TXD 5 IrisControl 12 RXD 6 batt 7 Iris Follow Hirose 12 pole female panel view Panel part number X15 5322 265 10389 Cable part number male 5322 265 41208 3 2 3 Audio microphone connector Figure 3 7 Audio microphone connector 1 Audio Screen 2 Audio In 3 Audio Return Microphone impedance gt 200 ohm Sensitivity range 70 to 28 dBm Signal at pin 2
18. for a 14mm Triax cable The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a cross over Ethernet cable Figure 3 1 Camera with Triax adapter Triax adapter Ethernet cable Camera head Base Station Triax cable Power supply OCP 400 3 1 2 Multiple Triax cameras with C2IP network Each camera head with an LDK 5430 Triax adapter can be connected to an LDK 4501 Base Station using a Triax cable The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 3000m 10 000 ft for a 14mm Triax cable The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera The Base Stations are each connected to a network hub or router via an Ethernet cable straight through not cross over The OCP 400 operational control panels and if required the MCP 400 Master Control Panel are also connected to the Ethernet network via a hub or router Optionally a Series 9000 OCP can be connected directly to a Base Station using a two wire bus cable In this situation no loop through is available and the camera number must be set to 1 Cabling and connectors Configurations 3 3 Figure 3 2 Multiple cameras with C2IP network control Triax adapter
19. 5 Viewfinder wide angle eyepiece 2 5 2 Left eye adapter A left eye adapter is optionally available LDK 5390 10 to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera attach the left eye adapter 1 to the viewfinder and secure it using the screw 2 Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket 3 at the end of the left eye adapter Figure 2 6 Viewfinder left eye adapter Installation Mounting a microphone 2 7 2 6 Mounting a microphone To attach the optional microphone AJ MC700 to the camera proceed as follows T Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw 2 of the microphone support bracket 1 on the viewfinder and open Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark 5 in the tube Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards Mount the microphone as straight as possible Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder fit into the rims 6 around the tube Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top Don t allow the wind hood to touch the holder 7 as this reduces the damping effect Connect the microphone cable to the MIC audio connector 3 on the right side of the camera To avoid mechanical pick up do not let the microphone cable touch the holder Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the f
20. Iris ENS Manufacturer ENS mom Iris Setpoint ENS Iris Peak Average ENS Type ENS Lighting conditions Files Standard Files Marker VE Marker Type VF Matrix select VIDEO RIX Matrix parameters VIDEO RIX Master black VIDEO BLACK Menu structure Menu structure 5 10 Table 5 7 System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path MCP DIAGNOSTICS COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS COMMUNICATION On Air lamp switch INSTALL ON AIR LAMP Operator file recall FILES RECALL OPER FILE Operator file store FILES OPER FILE PIN code SECURITY Q Quick Smart Touch INSTALL QUICK SMART TOUCH R Recall Scene file FILES Recall Oper file FILES Run Hours settings SECURITY Rotary speed VF 5 Scene file recall switch FILES RECALL SCENEFILE Scene file store switch FILES STORE SCENEFILE Skin Contour VIDEO SKIN Sensor Type DIAGNOSTICS Sensor Voltage DIAGNOSTICS Shading parameters VIDEO SHADING Shading switch VIDEO SHADING Shutter Run DIAGNOSTICS Standard files FILES Standard Settings FILES STANDARD FILES Store Scene file FILES Store oper file FILES Soft Contour VIDEO SOFT CONTOUR Sof
21. On If excessive current flows in the camera or adapter the circuit breaker 7 trips and shuts off power to all the units If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power It is also possible to operate the camera without a triax cable by supplying a 12 Vdc supply to the DC input socket When power is supplied via the triax cable an output power socket supplies 12 Vdc 1 5A maximum for powering accessories 4 12 2 Selecting monitoring signals Viewfinder display signal The viewfinder can display local or external video signals Two switches 11 determine the signal that is displayed in the viewfinder Set the first switch to LOC to display the local camera Y signal in the viewfinder The Ret button on the lens also selects this signal in parallel with this switch If set to the other position then the second switch determines the signal displayed in the viewfinder The second switch selects the signal displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder signal selection switch is not in the LOC position The signal then displayed is e EXT Base Station external input 1 or 2 e Base Station external input 1 or 2 and camera Y signal mixed External signal selection The External signal selection switch 9 selects either the EXT1 or EXT 2 signal from the Base Station In addition to this switch other switches on the camer
22. Power consumption 35 W Head VF Operating temperatures 20 to 45 C 4 to 113 F Storage temperatures 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Weight approx 4 8 kg incl 1 5 inch VF and adapter Pick up device 3 x 2 3 inch DPM Frame Transfer CCDs Aspect ratio switchable 4 3 and 16 9 Picture elements NTSC 1000 h x 498 v PAL 1000 h x 594 v Digital quantization 14 bit A to D Digital signal processing 18 MHz and 36 MHz 24 bit accuracy Sensitivity 2000 lux at F9 0 reflectance 90 Minimum illumination Approx 2 lux at F 1 4 and 30 dB gain Exposure control Down to 1 1000 Clean scanning NTSC between 61 1 and 151 0 Hz PAL between 51 0 and 103 0 Hz Optical system F1 4 with quartz filter Optical filters Clear 1 4 ND 1 16 ND 1 64 ND Clear 4 point star 6 point star soft focus Modulation depth 70 at 5Mhz 65 at 5Mhz with Hires Digital Noise Slicer S N ratio Typical 63 dB NTSC Typical 61 dB PAL Registration lt 25 ns 0 05 in all zones without lens Dynamic range gt 600 Gain 6dB to 30dB in steps user defined presets Viewfinder type 1 5 inch BAV Viewfinder resolution gt 600 TV lines Introduction Specifications Table 1 2 LDK 5430 Triax Adapter Item Power requirements Value Triax powered or 12 Vdc Operating temperatures 20
23. camera supply voltage is less than 11V 3 Allow a few moments for the camera to perform a self test and for the system to establish communications 4 3 2 Controlling the camera There are several ways of controlling the camera e Using an OCP connected to the Base Station e Using the switches on the camera itself e Using the menu system to select functions The following paragraphs describe using the switches on the camera and the menu system Operating instructions Access and Security 4 7 4 4 Access and Security 4 4 1 Camera cards Three camera cards are delivered with each camera These comprise of two user s cards and one owner s card Figure 4 3 Camera cards THOMSON made in Holland TYPE OWNER CARD FACT NC 3922 407 24981 CE ERIAL NB 0000 Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY DATE CAMERA CARD User Card Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY DATE Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions Owner s Card User s Card The owner s card has three functions e Asan access control device to the security settings of the camera e Asa storage device for four scene files e Asa storage device for two operator files The owner s card is unique to every camera Owner s card and camera must have the same serial number An owner s card is linked to the serial number of the camera and cannot be used as an owner s card for another camera The user s c
24. corrector and the soft focus filter Note These effects are not retained when the power to the camera is switched off Gradient filter There are five different types of gradient filter that can be selected e NDO 3 e ND 0 6 e NDO 9 e Sunset Blue sky For each of these filters a range of values can be selected to determine position size and colour Colour corrector The VIDEO COLOUR CORRECTOR menu allows the saturation hue and Y gain to be separately adjusted for selected colour vectors The view mode item allows you to select the manner in which the area affected is displayed Soft focus filter There are five preset positions that can be set up to contain five different types of soft focus filtering For each of these preset positions a range of values can be selected to determine the centre position shape size and transparency of the effect 4 9 Managing files You can have access to 15 different files This number can be extended by using additional scene file camera cards The Files menu is used to recall and store these files There are two types of file e scene files operator files A scene file contains values related to the picture performance The operator file contains values related to the set up of the camera viewfinder lens and installation parameters The tables in the Appendix indicate the functions that are stored in the scene file and those functions that are stored in an operator file
25. disturbing line pairing effects between monitor and camera lines select the CRT option with the Exposure time switch 16 Operating instructions Video preferences 4 21 4 8 7 Black stretch The black stretch function gives more detail in the dark areas of the picture without effecting the rest of the picture Set the Black stretch switch 7 to the On position to switch on the black stretch function When black stretch is switched on the Non standard indicator 33 in the viewfinder lights The Video menu allows you to adjust the black stretch parameters 4 8 8 Auto skin contour Use skin contour to change the contour level in a selected colour range Decreasing the contour level of a persons skin colour softens only the skin tones But not only skin colours can be selected for example decrease the contour level of a soccer field to accentuate the soccer players or increase the skin contour level to accentuate a rough surface Carry out the Auto skin contour procedure as follows 1 In the VIDEO SKIN SKIn menu select the memory position skin 1 or 2 not 1 2 ooo Be ooo 2 Place the cursor in front of the VIDEO SKIN AUTO item ooo 3 Press the Select button 13 The following appears in the viewfinder Operating instructions Video preferences rare enr opere ASKIN window
26. f hctlOD 2 e rrr oae e ae 5 6 LDK 500 User s Guide vi Introduction 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the camera system and describes how this translates into a practical useable camera It lists the main features of the camera Contents T chnology eee RUNS EE 1 1 Frame Transfer DPM sensor 1 1 Digital Processing See LA ARE Gob eet Ae ee 1 2 Filmslike characteristics UD aes 1 2 Features RAE e pedes e RETO qus 1 2 Specilicatiorisu 9er SRE tratar co ure Ms 1 4 4 aou ih teres te uel e bead Ere du a mes 1 6 ACCESSOS Od aco ra Eta 1 7 1 1 Technology The camera head uses three 2 3 inch CCD sensors It is available with DPM FT IT or ITW type sensors A range of adapters can be connected to the head making a flexible camera system that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an OB environment 1 1 1 Frame Transfer DPM sensor The Frame Transfer CCD DPM sensor offers superior performance and can handle highlights of up to 60096 The 2 3 inch sensors have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures Frame Transfer technology ensures that there is no lag
27. items in the viewfinder are displayed Lens menu The functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the lens Video menu This menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality Install menu This menu contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of the camera It also contains controls to customize those switches that are directly operated on the camera Files menu This menu allows values to be stored in scene and operator files and allows these files to be recalled as required Security menu The security menu is used by the camera owner to set user levels and to control access to the camera or to store the customer scene and operator default files Diagnostic menu The diagnostic menu provides information on the current status of the camera No values can be changed in this menu Menu structure Menu structure The main functions avalable in these menus are shown in the following tables The functions available depend on user level and camera configuration Table 5 1 Viewfinder menu Main menu items Purpose VF mon video signal in viewfinder VF Contour contours in viewfinder signal Zebra overexposure indication Centre Cross indication on or off Safe Area indication on or off Audio Bar indicator on or off Iris Indicator on off Focus Indicator on off Zoom Indicator on off Box downright information box
28. located on the carrying handle or the screw hole 3 on the top of the microphone holder 2 Power the top light according to the instructions delivered with the light Figure 2 10 Top light Installation Zoom controls 2 11 2 10 Zoom controls The camera has a zoom control on the carrying handle for lenses with a digital interface If you wish to control a lens with an analog interface an optional zoom control unit 1 can be mounted on the carrying handle instead The three available versions for different types of lens are LDK 6113 16 for Fujinon DK 6113 26 for Canon DK 6113 36 for Angenieux This control unit not only controls the zoom but also has mini button controls for the VTR start stop function and the VTR Ret function These are located under the front of the carrying handle 2 The instructions for mounting the zoom control unit and the function of the controls are supplied with the unit Figure 2 11 Zoom controls Installation Attaching an adapter 2 12 2 11 Attaching an adapter The LDK 500 camera head is a multi role camera head that can be used with various adapters A N Caution Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adapter Do not allow the guide pins to damage the pins of the connector Follow these steps in the order given Tightening or loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera
29. nor smear The Frame Transfer DPM sensor uses Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format of the sensors to be switched between 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of horizontal or vertical resolution The 1000 pixels per line in both formats ensures that there is no loss in the horizontal viewing angle but also ensures high resolution in the red green and blue channels Introduction Features 1 2 1 1 2 Digital Processing The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 14 bit A D converters and more than 20 bit internal processing Two DSPs combine all major camera functions in the digital domain including knee gamma contour matrix and colour correction The intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels and black shading Each sensor provides black reference signals that are used to monitor temperature changes This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without operator intervention The digital contour processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range contour circuit Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6 point digital matrix or via preset matrices Digital gamma circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma curves and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be enhanced together with hard contrast and saturated colour in bright scenes The matrix and gamma sequence is software programma
30. receive all of the channels from the Base Station and the camera operator s microphone signal as well The 5 microphone signal is passed to the camera operator and to the Base Station The Intercom section of the Install menu contains various settings for all these channels Signals for left and right headset muffs and sidetone levels can be selected Intercom microphone amplification levels phantom power supply and microphone on off switches are also available in this menu Additional controls are found on the back of the adapter Intercom microphone routing switch This 3 position switch 1 routes the camera operator s intercom microphone signal to engineering Eng or production Prod or turns off the intercom Use the VTR Start button at the front of the camera or the VTR button on the lens to send the camera operator s intercom microphone signal to production regardless of the position of this switch Production volume control selection Use this 2 position switch 2 to control the volume of the production signal in the intercom either at the front of the camera or at the rear of the adapter Intercom headset volume controls e Prod adjusts the volume of the production signal to the camera operator s headset when selection switch 2 is in the REAR position e Prog adjusts the volume of the programme signal to the camera operator s headset e Eng adjusts the volume of the engineering intercom signal to
31. the camera operator s headset Operating instructions Triax adapter controls 4 30 4 12 5 Communication Call button Press this momentary button 4 to send a signal to the control panels calling for attention The ND RE indicator in the 1 5 inch viewfinder shows when a call signal is sent or received Data channel The Aux connector on the side of the adapter provides analogue control signals and facilities for the connection of a two way private data channel between camera and Base Station In the Install menu the tracker microphone and engineering intercom channels can be selected to carry the private data instead of their normal function On air signal The tracker connector on the side of the adapter as well as providing full intercom facilities for the dolly or crane driver also carries a tally signal and a 12 Vdc power supply This allows an external on air lamp to be used 5 1 Chapter 5 Menu structure This section shows the menu structure and lists the location of the functions in the menus Contents Me nUu Str ct le LS ARR Bate RE Ge AR AE 5 2 Maitt top MEn MR Re Re 5 2 5 6 Where to find a function Menu structure Menu structure Menu structure Main top menu The top menu gives access to the following submenus Viewfinder VF menu This menu contains the functions which determine how
32. to 45 C 4 to 113 F Storage temperatures 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Weight approx 2 3 kg Dimensions 220 L x 120 W x 205 H without handgrip Triax in out Swivel connector Fischer ARD Lemo or Trilock Triax cable length 2 400m 7 875 ft max with 16mm 0 63 cable 3000m with RGB long triax modification optional Intercom XLR5 Tuchel with channels ENG PROD PROG Video CVBS out Optional 1 Vpp 75 Ohm BNC Video telepromter out 1 Vpp 75 Ohm BNC Monitor Y 1 Vpp 75 Ohm BNC Reference in 1 Vpp 75 Ohm BNC Tracker 11 pins Communication Signalling Auxilary Data 11 pins private data Rear microphone in 2x XLR 3 balanced 48V DC12Volts in XLR 4 male Scriptlight power 12 Volts 0 25A 3 pin Fisher DC12Volts out 4 pin Fisher 1 5 Amp 1 6 Figure 1 1 Dimensions Introduction Specifications Dimensions 1 3 1 En P 2 we ae A osz ok a PN E Pr LN cal _ eBuei iw Buysnipy P d Ss bu E 8502 6607 abue Buysnipy oBuei 7 Buysnipy Introduction Accessories 1 4 Accessories SuperXpander 5 inch viewfinder 50Hz 5 inch viewfinder 60Hz 7 inch viewfinder 50Hz 7 inch viewfinder 60Hz 7 inch viewfinder support Wide Angle adapter 1 5 vf Sunhood for 5 VF Raincover DVCPRO camcorder Raincover ca
33. used to set up and check the camera before use Operating instructions Video preferences 4 15 When the colour bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to Off e Black stretch White limiter e Zebra Safe area VF Cadre VF The lens iris closes automatically when the colour bars are switched on 4 8 3 Gain selection Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera The gain is selected via the up down scroll Gain switch 10 on the left front side of the camera When this switch is pressed initially the current value of the gain in dB is displayed in the viewfinder The up down scroll Gain switch 10 gives a choice of five master gain settings 0 and The actual value of the gain in dB is assigned to these symbols in the INSTALL menu Table 4 2 Gain values Symbol Gain can be set to 6dB or 3dB is always OdB can be set to 6 9 12 or 18dB can be set to 9 12 18 or 24dB can be set to 30 or 36dB or 42dB IT ITW The Gain indicators 28 in the viewfinder light to indicate the value selected The and indicators light when the gain is 4 8 4 Optical filter selection A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the incoming light The filters are selected via the Filter switches 1 at the top front of the camera Th
34. viewfinder picture reduce the crispening when the gain is set to The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the Dioptre ring 26 The range of the dioptre is 1 to 3 4 6 2 Video level indication Switch on the zebra function so that you are alerted in the viewfinder by a Zebra pattern 31 in areas where high video levels occur This diagonal line pattern warns you that the area affected has risen above a predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value Go to the vF menu to set the video levels at which the zebra function works 4 6 3 Tally indicators The red Tally indicators 27 at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle light to indicate that the camera is on air The Tally switch 20 is used to control the Tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder When this switch is set to the OFF position the Tally indicator does not light when the camera is on air The Tally switch does not control the tally indicator at the rear of the carrying handle When the camera is on air the REC indicator 29 in the viewfinder lights When the studio ISO signal is received the TAPE indicator 29 lights 4 6 4 Viewfinder markers Go to the VF menu to select the markers you wish to see in the viewfinder The following markers can be set up e The Safe area marker 32 indicates an area that represents 80 of the whole viewfinder picture area This is the minimum a
35. 6 Audio microphone connector 0 3 6 RS232 serial COnilectOr i ses llis NE doc ped uS 3 7 Triax adapter connectors 3 8 Triax Connector Dar eb thes RP ies 3 9 CVBS output connector 3 9 Viewfinder External video output Connector 3 9 Script light power supply socket 3 10 Teleprompter video output 3 10 DC power and tally output socket 3 10 Audio microphone 2 connector 3 11 DC power input 3 11 Audio microphone 1 connector 3 12 Intercom headset 3 12 Reference input aan Poe Mtoe Bros estie d tors 3 13 Tracker communications connector 3 13 Auxiliary eae Sea D pd AS 3 14 Cabling and connectors Configurations 3 2 3 1 Configurations 3 1 1 Camera with Triax adapter A camera head with an LDK 5430 Triax adapter can be connected to an LDK 4501 Base Station using a Triax cable The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 3000m 10 000 ft
36. 922 040 02463 Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 14 3 3 13 Auxiliary connector Figure 3 23 Auxiliary connector 5VL OVL ANO AN1 Spare On air Private Data Camera Base Station Ground 10 00 E Private Data Base Station Camera Ground 11 Shield Private data input signals 0 lt 0 8 Volt 1 gt 2 4 Volt max level 12 Volt input impedance gt 100 kOhm baud rate 2400 bits s nom 4800 bits s max Private data output signals C MOS levels 5V output impedance 1 kOhm Analogue outputs ANO and AN1 output level O 5 Volt Fischer 11 pole female panel view output impedance 100 Ohm Panel part number X109 3922 040 02512 Operating instructions 4 1 Chapter 4 Operating instructions This section shows the physical location of the controls on the camera A description is given of how to navigate through the menu system and set up your preferences Contents Camera head controls 4 3 Viewfinder controls natale ET te ae ERE 4 4 Assigning functions to buttons 4 5 Using the camela sna nts ad at 4 6 Switching on the power se Seay i waders 4 6 Controlling the 4 6 5 Secur
37. Audio In 3 Audio Return Microphone impedance gt 200 ohm Sensitivity range 64 to 24 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output XLR 3 pole female panel view X107 3 3 8 DC power input socket N Caution The input voltage must not exceed 17 Vdc Figure 3 17 DC power input connector 1 Ground 2 No connection 3 No connection 4 410 5 17 This socket accepts a DC voltage of 12V nominal Maximum power consumption 23W XLR 4 pin male panel view X101 Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 12 3 3 9 Audio microphone 1 connector Figure 3 18 Audio microphone 1 connector 1 Audio Screen 2 Audio In 3 Audio Return Microphone impedance gt 200 ohm Sensitivity range 64 to 24 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output XLR 3 pole female panel view X107 3 3 10 Intercom headset connector Figure 3 19 XLR intercom headset connector 1 Microphone return 2 Microphone 3 Telephone return 4 Telephone left 5 Telephone right Microphone level 64 dBu 24 dBu switchable Microphone impedance gt 600 Ohm Telephone level 6 dBu nominal Telephone output impedance lt 50 Ohm XLR 5 pole female panel view X104 Figure 3 20 Tuchel intercom headset connector 1 Telephone left 2 Not connected 3 Microphone 4 Microphone return 5 Telep
38. This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport Turn the 1 5 inch viewfinder downwards so that it does not protrude above the top of the camera Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be packed securely These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera Make sure you use the correct foam insert for your particular configuration Installation Mounting a lens 2 3 2 3 Mounting a lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows Ur WN Ensure that the lens locking ring 1 is in the unlocked position turned counterclockwise Remove the dust protection cap 2 Slot the lens into the lens mount 3 Turn the lens locking ring 1 clockwise to lock the lens in place Connect the lens cable to the lens connector 4 at the right side of the camera Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camera and clip 5 located at the side Pull and twist clip to open it Figure 2 2 Lens mounting N Caution Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg to the camera without a support When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use for example back focus or shading For more information about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer s documentation Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to t
39. Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions sales or service centre within eight days If the shipping container shows signs of damage or stress notify the carrier as well Installation Transport case 2 2 If a unit is being returned to Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions for servicing try to use the containers and materials of the original packaging Attach a tag indicating the type of service required return address model number full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions service centre If the original packing can no longer be used the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials 1 Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic 2 Use strong shipping container 3 Use a layer of shock absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide firm cushioning and prevent movement inside container 4 Seal shipping container securely 5 Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling 2 2 Transport case It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it To do this a transport case LDK 5020 00 is optionally available for the camera lens viewfinder and some accessories Figure 2 1 Transport case Documentation Packing inserts we Top light Tripod plate Battery Additional supplies The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above
40. a VTR start can be set up in the Install menu to switch this function Output monitoring signal The monitoring output selection switch 10 determines whether the viewfinder signal from the camera or the external video signal from the Base Station is available at the output connector 4 12 3 Using audio Two high quality audio channels are available in the triax mode Set the gain levels 22 to 64 dB for these channels in the Audio section of the Install menu A high pass filter for each channel can also be switched on via this menu Operating instructions Triax adapter controls 4 29 Audio channel 1 The microphone for channel 1 is connected either to the socket at the front right of the camera or to the Mic 1 socket on the triax adapter A 3 position switch 5 activates the socket at the front right or the connector at the rear The third position selects the rear socket with a phantom power supply 48V Audio channel 2 The microphone for the second audio channel is connected to the Mic 2 socket on the triax adapter A 2 position switch 8 selects a phantom power supply 48V for the second audio microphone 4 12 4 Intercom Three intercom channels production Prod program sound Prog and engineering Eng are sent from the Base Station to the camera operator s headset The camera operator s intercom microphone signal is sent to the Base Station A tracker can also connect a headset to the intercom system to
41. ard has two functions e Asa storage device for four scene files e Asa storage device for two operator files Scene files Both the user s card and the owner s card allow four different scene files to be stored on the card The recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system A scene file contains information relating to the video settings Operating instructions Access and Security 4 8 Operator files Both the user s card and the owner s card allow two different operator files to be stored on the card The recall and storage of a operator file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system An operator file contains information relating to the set up of general camera preferences 4 4 2 Access control The owner s card or the PIN code is used to access special set up and security features of the camera Inserting the owner s card into the camera gives direct access to the Security menu If you select the Security menu without this card inserted you must enter the correct PIN code to gain access to this menu PIN code The PIN code of the camera can be viewed and changed in the Security menu The camera s PIN code when it leaves the factory is set to 0000 It is strongly advised that this code be changed by the owner on receipt of the camera This ensures added protection against unaurthorised access to the Security menu 4 4 3 Camera card slot Insert your camera card into this sl
42. ble for precise colour matching 1 1 3 Film like characteristics The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point and the compression ratio according to the highlight content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting S shaped transfer characteristics of film Digital True Colour Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for compressed highlights reproducing colours faithfully even overexposed skin tones Digital contrast circuitry provides a black stretch function for more detail in black areas and a black press function for improving the contrast impression by simulating the S curve of film 1 2 Features e Three 2 3 inch switchable DPM FT sensors ensure no vertical smear DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal pixels in 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios and the same number of vertical lines in both formats No change in horizontal viewing angle so no optical wide angle convertors required e 14 bit digital processing with unique software programmable video path e Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range e Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour Knee Wide range of presets and variable 6 point digital matrix assure accurate colour matching e Fluorescent light matrix Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy e Digital contour with an extensive range of parameters e Advanced contour correction includes two automatic skin settings Introductio
43. camera is used in the stand alone mode and is not active when the camera is genlocked or on air Clean scan When shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan function to avoid horizontal bars in the picture Carry out the Clean Scan function as follows 1 Press the Clean Scan button 14 at the front of the camera for about two seconds to directly access the variable exposure clean scan function The CLEAN SCAN submenu appears in the viewfinder 2 Use the Rotary control 12 to change the value and so remove the noise bar 3 Ifa more accurate adjustment is required set the CL SCAN item to EXTENDED Set the mode to NORMAL if a smear effect occurs 4 Setthe UNIT item to the prefered read out Hz or mSec When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button 14 for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function Exposure time returns to its previous non variable setting Note Do not shoot highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect The Clean Scan function cannot be used with IT cameras When the Clean Scan function is on the Non standard indicator 33 in the viewfinder lights CRT exposure A third possibility can arise when shooting a monitor whose synchronisation is locked to the camera s Stripes might be visible in the monitor picture This is more usual with 16 9 cameras To remove these
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45. e eh Pho gau Le 4 14 Galli sel ctlon si iu some VR a 4 15 Optical filter selections ex aw ecu Ge ah whe Peano eas 4 15 Colour temperature selection 4 16 Exposure TIME uu dy ORR gei e fat 4 18 Black xc loses dee te ode SUD wr ans 4 21 AUtO SKIN CONTOUR uus dug rad n fub E E A TENOR Gag ehe 4 21 Glassie MOIE Js liue aloe ede efe o wade sr de b a dios 4 22 Operating instructions 4 2 Managitig flles athlete Eb NR 4 22 SCENE MICS YA a NS 4 22 Operator 4 23 Standard tiles 235 ane arat owner ND tisane dada Reape 4 23 Customer standard files 44 442 eae due Re drag SPENT 4 23 User levels e cem ted erect ses Sem un RA dedo ta Mek ded 4 23 Selecting the user 4 24 sman das ados AD 4 24 Triax adapter Controls s essi Ga yea LEE pr es 4 26 Powering the 4 27 Selecting monitoring signals 4 27 USING adio S 2 5 E as cate E Ei 4 27
46. ese filters can be used for example to control depth of field or exposure levels The camera does not need colour optical filters to be able to white balance correctly The range of the auto white balance is so wide from 2 5K to 20K that there is never any need to use colour filters to obtain the correct white Rotate the switches to move the optical filter wheels Operating instructions Video preferences 4 16 The outer bigger filter switch has four positions Table 4 3 Filter wheel 1 values Position Filter Clear ND 1 4 filter 2 stops ND 1 16 filter 4 stops ND 1 64 filter 6 stops Awi Ni The inner smaller filter switch also has four positions Table 4 4 Filter wheel 2 values Position Filter 1 Clear 2 4 point star 3 6 point star 4 Soft focus The status of the filter wheels is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds The ND RE indicator 29 in the viewfinder lights when an ND Neutral Density filter is selected 4 8 5 Colour temperature selection For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the colour temperature The standard file setting is 3200K normally used for tungsten light Two other reference colour temperatures are available 5600K for outdoors clouded conditions and 7500K for outdoors clear blue skies Three memory positions FL AW1 and AW2 are available t
47. est signal Gain selection Optical filter selection Colour temperature e Auto white balance Exposure time e Black stretch e Auto skin contour Many other video functions such as contour black gain knee gamma matrix and white limit functions are available in the VIDEO menu 4 8 1 Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions The table in the Appendix lists the values that are set when the standard file is recalled To recall the standard values for the various video functions press the green STD button 6 on the left front side of the camera and hold it for two seconds The standard values only take effect when the camera is not on air The standard file can be selected as either a factory or a customer standard file Changing the standard file can only be done in the System security menu if the owner card or the PIN code is used The Non standard indicator 33 lights when the video settings are not set to their standard value for example when exposure is not set to nominal It also lights when black stretch or extended iris is on and if AWC or FL is selected with the colour temperature selector 4 8 2 Test signal The left front side panel of the camera has a Colour bar switch 9 for switching on a colour bar test signal The colour bar is the standard test signal that is
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49. he camera Installation 1 5 inch Viewfinder 2 4 2 4 1 5 inch Viewfinder 2 4 1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1 5 inch viewfinder proceed as follows 1 Loosen locking ring 1 of viewfinder support bracket 2 at the front of the camera handle As seen from the rear of the camera turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle 2 Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket 3 Tighten the locking ring 1 by turning it clockwise as seen from rear so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support 4 Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket 6 at the top right of the camera 5 Slide the microphone holder 4 onto the viewfinder and secure with the knurled screw 5 Caution Always fit the microphone holder as it functions as a safety stop for the viewfinder To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder fit the eye piece cover 3 to the rubber eyepiece Spare eye piece covers 3922 405 00461 are available at your Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions representative Figure 2 3 Viewfinder mounting Installation 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 5 2 4 2 Positioning the viewfinder The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements 1 Loosen the locking ring 1 As seen from the rear of the camera turning the locking ring co
50. hen a function is switched off The analogue values associated with that function are then unavailable If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the Select button 13 toggles between these two values If a value is displayed next to a function that is one of several possible values then pressing the Select button places the cursor in a list menu indicating the value currently selected Use the Rotary control 12 to point to a new value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list If an analogue value is displayed next to a function name then pressing the Select button places the cursor in front of the value and the Rotary control is used to change the analogue value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list 4 5 5 Undoing changes If you make changes to the video settings in the Systems menu and you decide not to keep them use the Std button 6 at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters Operating instructions Viewfinder preferences 4 12 4 6 Viewfinder preferences Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences adjust viewing parameters select markers message boxes and on screen display times 4 6 1 Viewfinder picture quality Adjust the Brightness 23 and Contrast 24 controls according to your preferences If you wish use the Crispening peaking control 25 to adjust the sharpness of the
51. hone right 6 Telephone return Microphone level 64 dBu 24 dBu switchable Microphone impedance gt 600 Ohm Telephone level 6 dBu nominal Telephone output impedance 50 Ohm Tuchel 6 pole female panel view X104 Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 13 3 3 11 Reference input connector Figure 3 21 Reference input connector This conector is used to supply a 1 Vpp reference signal to the camera for genlocking when the optional encoder is fitted This connector can be used as an input socket for a 1 Vpp CVBS signal which is output on the TP out connector of the Base Station This is only possible with Base Station LDK 4501 and when the optional encoder is fitted Select the function of this socket in the camera Install menu or the Base Station System menu BNC connector panel view X111 3 3 12 Tracker communications connector Figure 3 22 Tracker communications connector On air signal return Tracker microphone return Tracker microphone input Production tracker Sidetone engineering tracker Intercom return Program sound tracker Cameraman microphone Mor 7007 542 Ov OL EUR Tally control tracker Cmos level R out 1k 12V max 100mA 11 12V return gt Microphone level 58dBu 20dBu switchable Microphone impedance 200 ohm Telephone level 6dBu Fischer 11 pole female panel view Telephone output impedance lt 10 ohm Panel part number X108 3
52. in invert set inverted skin colours Gradient filter set parameters for gradient filter effects Colour corrector set parameters for colour correction Freeze switch freeze frame on off Sepia filter switch sepia filter on off Soft focus set soft focus presets and parameters Menu structure Menu structure Table 5 4 Install menu Triax camera Main menu items Purpose Disable Camera on off IR receiver on off OnAir Lamp on off Intercom set intercom values Audio set gain and filter Timing set subcarrier and h phase Notch on off Chroma on off Aspect ratio select aspect ratio values Exposure set lighting and clear scan values Gain preset set gain preset values Autowhite set autowhite speed and gain Quick Smart Touch on off Private Data select data for intercom channels Heater on off switch for SuperXpander heater Classic Mode set on for classic control Text insert Switches text insert on off Buttons assign functions to buttons Table 5 5 Files menu Main menu items Store scenefile Purpose select and store scene file Recall scenefile select and recall scene file Store oper file select and store operator file Recall oper file select and recall operator file Attributes set name and read write value Standard files recall standard files Table 5 6 Security menu Main menu items
53. ing control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting that is operating at a different frequency to the camera There are two positions 50 Hz and 60 Hz Each of these positions can be varied further in a range from 10 to 10 To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the INSTALL menu to obtain the best result Shooting screens Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal bar can be seen across these screens in the viewfinder There are two ways of removing the noise bar from the picture depending on the frame frequency of the display For displays with the same frame frequency as the camera for example TV sets use the V shift facility For displays with a higher frame frequency for example computer monitors use the Clean Scan facility Operating instructions Video preferences 4 20 Vertical shift V Shift Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors with the same display frequency as the camera for example TV sets a horizontal black bar is seen in the viewfinder because the camera is blanking while the TV is not The V Shift switch 18 shifts the camera blanking The V Shift switch 18 at the front of the camera is spring loaded with a central rest position Holding the switch in the or position moves the bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in the viewfinder This function is only available when the
54. iris function automatically regulates the video signal level by adjusting the iris opening the gain level and the exposure time to suit the ambient lighting conditions To switch on the extended iris function use the Extended iris button 5 at the left front side of the camera When this button is pressed once the current value of the automatic extended iris function is displayed Press the button twice in quick succession to switch between on and off When extended iris is on the Non standard indicator 33 in the viewfinder lights and gain and exposure controls are blocked The parameters for the extended iris function are set in the LENS menu 4 7 4 Lens indicators The ND RE indicator 29 in the viewfinder lights when a lens range extender is selected The Iris indication 30 in the viewfinder shows the value of the iris opening when enabled in the VF menu The Zoom indicator 38 in the viewfinder shows the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in or out if this feature is supported by the lens It shows 50 if not supported Operating instructions Video preferences 4 14 4 8 Video preferences The means used to control the camera depends on your work methods A remote OCP can be used and a low user level can be selected to restrict the available camera functions Alternatively video functions can be controlled on the camera itself The following functions are available on the camera e Standard settings T
55. itical functions while shooting is reduced User level 0 is a special protection level which locks most of the operational controls of the camera Use this level to ensure that a camera that has been set up is not tampered with User level O is not normally used for operational purposes as it is too restrictive for normal circumstances The recommended minimum user level is 1 For full control set the level to 3 When you switch off the power the access rights that were obtained by the use of the PIN code are disabled and the camera starts at the assigned user level when switched on again Disable camera The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unathorised interference with the camera and provides an additional level of security Setting disable camera to ON is similar to using User level O to protect the settings of the camera The Option switch on the 1 5 inch viewfinder can be assigned this function in the Install menu Operating instructions Smart Touch 4 26 4 11 Smart Touch Smart Touch is an optional software module that gives immediate access to 14 pre defined scene files This library allows you to quickly set up the camera for different shooting conditions To choose a particular file proceed as follows 1 Press the green STD button for 2 seconds the viewfinder shows the library of available shooting conditions 2 Select a file by turning the Rotary control at the front of the camera
56. ity ues eee eae On de NE me 4 7 er tet dt ne on a 4 7 ACCESS CONTON a 4 8 5102 t 4 8 System Meri E PAR a e 4 9 Entering the System menu x sese oe QT MENS 4 9 Finding your Way et ve eer veces 4 10 Leaving the System 4 10 Making changes oeste eme ees di Xo UR E endef een 4 11 Undoing Changes 1a ae ei ore and S Ma eoa 4 11 Viewrinder pretereriees facie cise edis erg eec E oe C Ue oa 4 12 Viewfinder picture quality en eG Ra RENS 4 12 Video level tBidicatiOn ux suse Send eas ae ARR Ri ANE Se 4 12 Tally indicatorsac a get ease kaa ae ed debe 4 12 Viewfinder Markers oet dg th eR he DES EM 4 12 Lens preferences uc sas ne ne dion dna eda meer WU DIS MER Ves ances 4 13 Lens eee Sig ele AS Died a ER 4 13 ne 4 13 Extended INS inter cor sth qv one eee ME 4 13 Lens indiCatOrs Leps ket 4 13 Video prefefences oue etm Me ding 4 14 Standard settings scs Halte e anaes 4 14 TES SiGniall ss sd r
57. lose ups LO film gives a low contrast film like look for studio production LO film skin is the LO film setting with dual skin tone control incorporated for natural flattering close ups Sepia creates a sepia tone look for atmosphere rich production The Matching category provides three files for camera matching LDK 9x LDK 10 for matching to Philips LDK 9 LDK 10 LDK 90 and LDK 91 cameras DVW xxx for matching to Sony cameras HL xxx for matching to Ikegami cameras Each of these settings can be personalised and stored on a smart card Operating instructions Triax adapter controls 4 27 4 12 Triax adapter controls Figure 4 7 Triax adapter LDK 5430 controls 6 Eng AFront Off Prod Rear ae T 1 Intercom routing switch 7 Circuit breaker button BREAKER 2 Headset production vol control 8 Microphone 2 phantom power selection switch 3 Headset volume controls 9 External signal selection 4 Call button 10 Viewfinder display signal 5 Audio microphone switch 11 Video output selection switch 6 Power on indicator Operating instructions Triax adapter controls 4 28 4 12 1 Powering the camera The power supply for the camera and Triax adapter is normally supplied via the triax cable from the Base Station The power on indicator 6 lights when power is supplied and the camera power switch is
58. mera with 5 VF Raincover camera with SuperXpander Tripod plate Headset dynamic XLR 5 double muff Headset dynamic XLR 5 single muff Scriptboard with light Transport flightcase Carrying bag Camera light 20W AC power supply Camera IR remote control Zoombox for Angenieux lenses Zoomcontrol for Canon lenses Zoombox for Fujinon lenses Camera cable triax 8mm Fischer Camera cable triax 11mm Fischer Camera cable triax 14mm Fischer Camera cable triax 8mm ARD Camera cable triax 11mm ARD Camera cable triax 8mm LEMO LDK 4482 00 LDK 5310 00 LDK 5310 50 LDK4016 00 LDK 4016 50 LDK 6517 00 LDK 5390 00 LDK 6992 02 LDK 5021 01 LDK 5021 05 LDK 6989 00 LDK 5031 00 LDK 8111 37 LDK 8111 51 LDK 6985 21 LDK 5020 00 LDK 5020 01 LDK 5950 00 LDK 4377 40 LDK 5200 00 LDK 6113 16 LDK 6113 26 LDK 6113 36 LDK 8107 LDK 8109 LDK 8112 yy LDK 8116 yy LDK 8117 yy LDK 8119 yy 012 10 102 100m 99 990m Introduction Accessories Installation 2 1 Chapter 2 Installation This section describes how to physically set up the camera system and how to attach asccessories Information is also provided on the connectors used in the camera and adapter Contents Packing unpacking us xul ee ee ce EA es 2 1 Transport Case ioca ree de ORE vivet e heel rst A AE 2 2 MOUnDEBIBDO aeris sat ero Use ok en eite ep idees d recie rd 2 3
59. n Features 1 3 Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels black shading and video levels no set up time required Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press International standard 2 3 inch lens interface Optical servo controlled four position neutral density filter wheel Optical servo controlled effect filter wheel Electronic colour filter for creating a special look warm cold for a scene or for a smooth colour temperature control around the white balance setting Camera card for personal settings and security Owner s card for setting user levels and for copying and storing control settings Protected easy to operate controls and switches with read out of all settings Viewfinder status read out of primary camera functions Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and other monitor pictures Digital RS232 serial interface to PC Colour corrector for special effects Digital effect filters for gradient and soft focus Freeze frame for easier configuration Digital zoom control for digital lenses Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy Options Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy Transport case Smart Touch gives the operator instant one button access to 14 pre defined shooting characteristics Introduction Specifications 1 3 Specifications Table 1 1 LDK 300 Camera Head DPM FT version Item Power requirements Value supplied via adapter
60. ndard file is also made in this menu 4 9 3 Standard files The green STD button 6 on the left front side of the camera recalls the standard scene file This file contains standard parameters for the picture performance A standard operator s file can be recalled via the FILES menu This file contains parameters for the set up of the camera 4 9 4 Customer standard files You can define a customer standard file for the standard scene file and for the standard operator s file The contents of the customer files for both these standard files is stored via the SECURITY menu The selection of a factory defined or a customer defined file for use as a standard file is also made in this menu You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu with an owner s card or the PIN code of the camera Operating instructions User levels 4 25 4 10 User levels The user level function in the SECURITY menu restricts access in varying degrees to the operational controls of the camera You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu with an owner s card or the PIN code of the camera 4 10 1 Selecting the user level There are four user levels userO user1 user2 and user3 The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of functions which can be changed by whoever is using the camera In this way a more centralized and uniform control can be achieved and the danger of the camera operator accidentally changing cr
61. o store the results of the auto white measurement process The memory positions are filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front The FL position is recommended for shooting with fluorescent light A continuous automatic white balance position AWC is also available This function continuously measures the white balance and adjusts accordingly It can be used when a constant colour balance is required under changing lighting temperatures sunsets indoors outdoors use In the auto white positions an electronic colour filter can be adjusted in the VIDEO menu This varies the colour balance to obtain warmer or colder colour effects When an automatic white balance process is performed the electronic colour filter is reset to its default value Operating instructions Video preferences 4 17 Selecting the colour temperature The up down Colour temperature White bal switch 8 on the left front side of the camera allows a choice between Three preset colour temperatures e 3200K 3 2K for studio lighting conditions e 5600K 5 6K for outdoors clouded conditions 7500K 7 5K for outdoors clear blue skies Three memory positions e FL memory position for fluorescent light e AWT memory position 1 e AW2 memory position 2 An automatic continuous white position e AWC continuous measurement 2 5K to 20K When the switch is first pressed the viewfinder displays the current val
62. of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output XLR 3 pole female panel view Panel part number X13 5322 267 40523 Cabling and connectors Camera connectors 3 2 4 RS232 serial connector Figure 3 8 RS232 serial connector 3 7 SubD 9 pin male panel view X12 Be SPARE RS RXD RS TXD RS DTR RS DGND 59 Em RS DSR RS RTS RS CTS 12V Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 8 3 3 Triax adapter connectors Figure 3 9 Triax adapter connector location Triax connector Eng A Front or 0 Prod Rear Q9 QOO 1 Eng CVBS output Intercom headset Viewfinder Ext video output Audio microphone 1 input Script light power supply DC power supply input Breaker Power on Teleprompter output Audio microphone 2 input DC power and tally output Reference signal input Auxiliary Tracker connector communication connector Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 9 3 3 1 Triax connector Figure 3 10 Triax connector 1 Centre pin Power and signals 2 Inner shield Return 3 Outer shield Camera housing GND P 5 Outer shield Centre pin Inner shield Panel view X100 3 3 2 CVBS output connector Figure 3 11 CVBS output connector This socket provides a 1 0 Vpp CVBS output video signal if the op
63. om the tripod as follows 1 Press the red locking lever 3 against release handle 4 on the tripod adapter plate and hold Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera Pull the release handle 4 forward Move the camera backwards and up The camera is now free from the tripod adapter plate Figure 2 8 Tripod adapter plate Installation Adjusting the shoulder pad 2 9 When a 5 inch viewfinder is used with the camera it is recommended that the optionally available tripod adapter plate LDK 5030 be used This tripod plate has an extra locking lever 5 at the rear which provides an additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra stability to the mount When the camera is mounted on the tripod tighten this locking lever 5 to ensure that the stud 2 at the rear of the plate is locked firmly in place When removing the camera first open the locking lever 5 to free the rear stud 2 2 8 Adjusting the shoulder pad To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold lever 1 The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted so that the best balanced position can be obtained Figure 2 9 Shoulder pad Installation Mounting a top light 2 10 2 9 Mounting a top light To mount a top light 1 onto the camera proceed as follows 1 Screw the top light into either the 1 4 20 screw hole 2
64. ot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera Push the card home until it fits snugly A camera card is not required for normal operation of the camera Figure 4 4 Camera card slot LS Note Only use an original camera card Store the owner s card in a safe place Operating instructions System Menu 4 9 4 5 System Menu The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system menu switches The systems menu is viewed in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the Rotary control 12 and the Select button 13 which are both located at the front of the camera The functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub menus There are eight different menus that are listed in the main menu as follows VE gt gt Lens gt gt Video gt gt Install gt gt Files gt gt Security gt gt Diagnostics gt gt Each of these menus gives you access to a particular group of functions Spend some time using the controls and menus to discover the various functions You will quickly learn to operate the camera intuitively Note Some of the menu items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3 4 5 1 Entering the System menu Press the Select button 13 after the camera is switched on the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder Press the Select button again while this text is showing the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder Figure 4 5 Main menu
65. pter video output 3 10 DC power and tally output 5 1 3 10 Audio microphone 2 connector 3 11 DC power input socket 3 11 Audio microphone 1 connector 3 12 Intercom headset 3 12 Reference input Connector ue ee GE ar ee 3 13 Tracker communications connector 3 13 Auxiliaty conriector den IA eX E ate aera ae 3 14 Chapter 4 Operating instructions Gamera hedd controls e cr ect eine Ee o Eurer qu 4 3 Viewfinder CONOS s zc adottate pensa ERIGI aded 4 4 Assigning functions to buttons 4 5 USING the calTiera oes eme LED OO ee E 4 6 Switching on the 4 6 Controlling the 4 6 Access arid Security iue on A EA de Reb bee re 4 7 sent oh Tan bn a 4 7 ACCESS cOntrol uen E nie SR pes east rire 4 8 Camera slot bad obl eei 4 8 System MF ELA UR es i v 4 9 Enterin
66. rea seen on a TV set The Message box 35 displays information messages The length of time this box remains on the screen is set by the Info time item of the VF menu The Centre marker cross 36 marks the centre of the picture The Cadre marker 37 is a dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 16 9 area in a 4 3 picture or the limits of a 4 3 area in a 16 9 picture Operating instructions Lens preferences 4 13 4 7 4 7 1 4 7 2 4 7 3 The Overscan item of the VF menu allows you to see the full captured sensor signal in the viewfinder when the output signal is 16 11 16 10 or 16 9 The blanking bars can be set to either transparent gray or black Lens preferences When you fit a lens to the camera you may need to adjust the back focus Refer to the lens manufacturer s instructions to find out how to do this The LENS menu allows you to choose and if necessary adjust parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences Lens type In the LENS menu select the lens type from two predefined settings standard Std or wide angle WA This gives you the optimum shading settings for either a standard or wide angle lens The lens manufacturer is also selected in this menu Auto iris If required switch on the auto iris function in the LENS menu You can also select the parameters associated with the auto and the momentary iris in this menu Extended Iris The extended
67. ront of the camera and into clip 4 at the side of the camera Pull and twist clip to open it Other microphones with a diameter of 21mm can also be used however ensure that the phantom power and the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera systems menu When a longer microphone is used it is not necessary to place it in the split tube Figure 2 7 Microphone mounting Installation Tripod adapter plate 2 8 2 7 Tripod adapter plate To mount the camera on a tripod the tripod plate LDK 5031 00 is delivered as standard must first be attached to the tripod Follow the tripod manufacturer s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod Attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate as follows 1 Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the front of the camera engages the V slot 1 at the front of the tripod adapter plate and that the slot on the bottom of the camera engages the stud 2 at the rear of the tripod adapter plate Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place A N Caution Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate in the correct manner could result in an unsecured camera Ensure that the rear stud 2 is engaged and that the camera clicks into place Remove the camera fr
68. tional encoder board is fitted BNC connector panel view X105 3 3 3 Viewfinder External video output connector Figure 3 12 Viewfinder External video output connector This socket provides a 1 0 Vpp VBS output viewfinder signal or the external video signal from the Base Station BNC connector panel view X106 Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 10 3 3 4 Script light power supply socket Figure 3 13 Script light power supply output connector 1 412 Vdc maximum dissipation 3W 2 Power return 3 Shield Fischer 3 pole female panel view X102 3 3 5 Teleprompter video output connector Figure 3 14 Teleprompter video output connector This socket supplies the 1Vpp teleprompter signal applied to the Base Station This socket has no output if the reference input socket is used as a return video channel BNC connector panel view X112 3 3 6 DC power and tally output socket Figure 3 15 DC power and tally output connector 1 Ground 2 Onair 3 No connection 4 12 Vdc max 18W Shield of cable directly to the connector housing The socket provides access to an internal tally switch When the camera is on air the contact of the internal relay is closed Hirose 4 pole female panel view X110 Cabling and connectors Triax adapter connectors 3 11 3 3 7 Audio microphone 2 connector Figure 3 16 Audio microphone 2 connector 1 Audio Screen 2
69. tware status DIAGNOSTICS T Tally Light switch INSTALL Menu structure Menu structure Table 5 7 System menu functions 5 11 Function Subfunction Menu path U User level select SECURITY INSTALLED LEVEL V VF 4 3 Area type VE Audio Bar switch VE Contour level VF VF CONTOUR Contour switch VF VF CONTOUR Centre Cross switch VE Focus ind switch VF Iris Indicator switch VE Info time VF Menu time VE Rotary speed VF Safe Area switch VE Text Display time VF Zebra switch VF Zebra parameters VF Zoom ind switch VE Video mode INSTALL WwW White Limit switch VIDEO WHITE LIMIT White Limit Master VIDEO WHITE LIMIT 2 Zebra Contrast VF ZEBRA level VF ZEBRA mode VF ZEBRA switch VF ZEBRA Zoom INSTALL Menu structure Menu structure
70. ue A new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the available values The Colour temperature indicators 34 in the viewfinder light to show which position is selected None of these indicators light when AWC is selected but the Non standard indicator 33 lights The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured colour temperature The range of the auto white balance is from 2 5K to 20K Auto white balance If the reference colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto white procedure as follows 1 Use the Colour temperature switch 8 to select one of the memory positions FL AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value 2 Press once on the White balance switch 15 at the front of the camera to start the automatic white balance procedure The following appears in the viewfinder 15 err ore AWHITE window 3 Point the camera so that the reference white surface is between the two small white boxes Operating instructions Video preferences 4 18 4 Press the White balance switch 15 again to start the measurement procedure A message indicating that the process is runnning appears rare fore AWHITE running oo 5 When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message and the measured temperature appear in the viewfinder
71. unterclockwise moves it towards the handle 2 Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position 3 Tighten the locking ring 1 by turning clockwise The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be rotated vertically The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis Loosen the support bracket round bar retaining lever 2 and slide the round bar 3 forwards or backwards When the desired position is reached tighten the support bracket round bar retaining lever 2 again To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button 4 below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the associated clip 5 The display can now be seen from further away Figure 2 4 Viewfinder positioning 2 5 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 5 1 Wide angle eyepiece If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance for example when you use the camera in the hand held position it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece LDK 5390 00 Installation 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 6 To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows 1 Hold the eyepiece 1 securely 2 Press the button 2 below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button clip 3 3 Press the button 4 above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece 4 Fit the wide angle eyepiece 1 to the two clips 3 ensuring that they both click into place Figure 2
72. within the menu structure the recommended way of leaving the System menu is 1 If necessary move the cursor to the left column with the Select button 13 2 Scroll upwards with the Rotary control 12 until the cursor points to TOP this is the MAIN menu 3 Press the Select button The cursor now points to the MENU OFF item of the MAIN menu 4 Press the Select button to leave the System menu Operating instructions System Menu 4 11 If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds This delay be programmed in the VF menu However when you press the Select button again you enter the System menu at the last position of the cursor and not at the top of MAIN menu To prevent confusion the next time you enter the System menu it is advisable to leave the menu by returning to the MAIN menu TOP and selecting MENU OFF 4 5 4 Making changes To find out where you have to go to change a function consult the appendix to discover under which menu group or sub group the function you want to change is located If the cursor points to an item and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub menu then the item pointed to has a value The value can be atoggle value only two values alist value more than two values ananalogue value variable from 00 to 99 e unavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by three dashes This can occur for example w

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