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LDK 8300 User's Guide

1. 19 1 Pin Description Pin Description SS 1 TDMS Data 2 11 TDMS Clock shield z 2 TDMS Data 2 Shield 12 TDMS clock 19 pin HDMI connector 3 TDMS Data 2 13 CEC 4 TDMS Data 1 14 Not connected 5 TDMS Data 1 Shield 15 SCL 6 TDMS Data 1 16 SDA 7 TDMS Data 0 17 GND 8 TDMS Data O shield 18 5 VDC power 9 TDMS Data 0 19 Hot Plug Detect 10 TDMS Clock Lens interface connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 Ext Video On Off 7 Iris Follow 2 VTR Trigger Switch 8 Lens Servo 3 Batt 9 Range Extender 4 Momentary lris 10 Zoom follow 12 pin Hirose male 5 IrisControl 11 Focus follow AS 6 Batt 12 Not connected this is not a default function of all types of lenses LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 99 Chapter 7 Connectors 72 Connectors on the LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter Figure 7 2 Adapter connector location Microphone 1 connector Hybrid fiber connector Tex al S o Microphone 2 connector VF connector HD SDI B Intercom headset VF connector connector HD SDI A connector O 1W 15Amax Script Light QUAN 5A Breaker Power output Script light Power input connector connector connector AUX TRACK OQ Reference in Teleprompter Auxiliary Tracker out connector connector connector FA 100
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3. c BH U I 8 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Warnings N To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture If the unit is in a wet or damp environment a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers or panels Refer servicing to qualified personnel only In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating To prevent risk of overheating ventilate the camera correctly Do not block the hot airflow coming from the outlets on the right side of the camera head and camera adaptor gt Dbbb LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 9 Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration e Avoid damp places If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the unit e Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration e Do not expose the camera to extremes of temperature e Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods e Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder e Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the imagers e Avoid extreme highlights as these can cau
4. ae 48 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 8 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 e 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 Menu structure and contents on page 69 and further indicate the functions that are stored in the scene file and those functions that are stored in an operator file 4 8 1 Scene files Four scene files are stored in the camera itself SCAM1 SCAM2 SCAM3 and SCAMA Another four scene files can be stored on the camera card SCARD1 SCARD2 SCARD3 and SCARD4 A STANDARD scene file preselected as either factory or customer defined is stored in the camera IS 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 ca
5. 11 12 VDC return i I A 104 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 8 Specifications Chapter 8 Specifications 8 1 Specifications for LDK 8300 camerahead 8 1 1 Technical Item Value Power requirements supplied via adapter Power consumption 60 W LDK 8300 camera head LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter LDK 5302 60 2 inch viewfinder Operating temperatures 20 to 45 C 4 to 4113 F Storage temperatures 20 to 60 C 4 to 4140 F Weight approx 4 8 kg 10 6 Ibs incl LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter and LDK 5302 60 2 inch viewfinder Imagers 3 x 2 3 inch HD DPM CCDs supporting 1080i and 720p acquisition Picture elements 9 2 million pixels 1920 H x 4320 V effective Digital acquisition Highest performance A D conversion with 14 bit I O DSP Digital signal processing 74 25 111 375 148 5 222 75 MHz better than 34 bit accuracy Video performance 1080i50 1080i59 modes Sensitivity 2000 lux at F8 0 typical at 9096 reflection S N ratio typ 58 dB Modulation depth 4096 at 27 MHz Dynamic range 40096 Video performance 1080i100 1080i119 modes Sensitivity 2000 lux at F5 1 typical at 90 reflection S N ratio typ 56 dB Modulation depth 3896 at 27 MHz Dynamic range 20096 Video performance 1080i150 1080i179 modes Sensitivity 2000 lux at F4 typical at 9096 reflection S N ratio typ 54 dB LDK
6. Security menu Values Description Level File Installed level User O User 1 User 2 Selects the user level UserO User 3 Cur user level No Oper User 0 User 1 Displays the current user level UserO User 2 User 3 Serv 1 PIN Code 0000 Enter four digit PIN code to enable access UserO to the S level Customer files Store Cust Scene exec Stores the current scene settings to the UserO customer scene file Cust Scene attrib R W R Selects the attribute for the customer scene UserO file R W Read and write R Read only Store Cust Oper exec Stores the current operator settings tothe UserO customer operator file Green button Standard Fact Cust Selects file to be recalled when the green UserO button is pressed Fact factory defaults Cust Customer file Note this setting is valid for both the Scene file and the Operator file when selected Scene file Yes No Determines if the scene file should be UserO recalled when the Green button is pressed Operator file Yes No Determines if the operator file should be UserO recalled when the Green button is pressed Factory Defaults exec Resets the camera to the factory defaults Service LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 for all functions Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 7 Diagnostics menu Diagnostics menu Value s Description Level File Co
7. 4 7 Controls on the HD Fiber adapter Figure 4 2 HD Fiber adapter controls Headset production volume control selection Intercom Cy routing switch j yv N mi Headset volume Viewfinder display controls signal selection EJ Rear Call button Audio microphone atic INE Line Mic Line AS AES VF connector output Y EJ in switches A 48 i em Microphone phantom Mic2 signal selection switch VE power swich G HD SDI B VF Ce uw a N Microphone phantom m power switch HD SDI A o9 m Power On Poweron G indicator 12V 15A max Script Light LH 11 17V 5A Breaker 1 Circuit breaker Z7 Iu 9 button 4 71 Powering the camera The power supply for the camera and its adapter is normally supplied via the Hybrid fiber cable from the Base Station The Power On indicator lights when power is supplied and the camera power switch is set to the on position n When power is supplied via the Hybrid fiber cable an output power socket supplies 12 VDC 1 5 A maximum for powering accessories It is also possible to operate the camera without a Hybrid fiber cable by supplying a 12 VDC supply to the DC input socket The BATT indicator in the viewfinder lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11 5 VDC when using an external supply If excessive current flows in the camera or adapter the circuit b
8. degrees Width 22 50 360 00 101 213 Sets the color area hue width in degrees User3 337 Hue 180 00 180 00 112 112 Sets the hue shift in degrees for the User3 l 135 selected color area Sat 0 99 0 Sets the saturation level for the selected User3 color area Lum 0 99 0 Sets the luminance level for the selected User 3 color area Name MG MG MG R R Color area name read only 5 YL YL YL G G G B Blue CY CY B B B MG Magenta R Red YL Yellow G Green CY Cyan Smoothing Sharp Medium Smooth Selects method used for smoothing the User 3 Scene transition between affected and non affected area Reset CC Exec Resets the color corrector to its default User 3 values All sets are reset White limiter White Limit Off On Turns white limiter on or off Use to limit Service Scene highlight levels in the video signal Master 0 99 80 Sets the white limiter level This is the Service Scene luminance level at which white limiting occurs Shading White shading Off On Turns the white shading compensation on Service or off HSawRed 0 99 50 Sets the horizontal sawtooth value red Service HSawGreen 0 99 50 Sets the horizontal sawtooth value green Service HSawBlue 0 99 50 Sets the horizontal sawtooth value blue Service VSawRed 0 99 50 Sets the vertical sawtooth value red Service VSawGreen 0 99 50 Sets the vertical sawtooth value green Servi
9. Hybrid fiber powered or 12 VDC Operating temperatures 20 to 45 C 4 to 4113 F Storage temperatures 20 to 4 60 C 4 to 140 F Weight approx 2 3 kg 5 1 lbs Dimensions L x W x H 232 x 133 x 212 mm 9 1 x 5 2 x 8 3 in without handgrip Fiber connection Swiveling hybrid fiber connector type LEMO hybrid optical connector SMPTE 304M other versions available on request Fiber optical budget gt 14 dB Fiber cable 4 000 m 13 200 ft max using SMPTE 311M hybrid fiber cable Monitor Y BNC connector 1 0 Vpp 75 Q Teleprompter out or Reference in local mode BNC connector 1 0 Vpp 75 Q or 0 6 Vpp HD tri level reference signal Tracker 11 pins communication signalling connector Auxiliary Data 11 pins private data Rear microphone inputs 2x XLR 3 balanced 48 V phantom power Intercom XLR 5 with channels Engineering Production Program DC power input 12 VDC 11 5 to 170 VDC XLR 4 male Script light power output 12 VDC 0 25 A 3 pin Fischer DC power output 12 VDC 1 5 A 4 pin Hirose LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 8 Specifications 8 2 2 Dimensions Figure 8 2 Dimension sketch 133 mm 232 mm 212 mm eJ jg LOOO E P OO m
10. LDK 4583 High speed Base station the camera head forms a flexible camera system that is equally at home in the studio or out on location The camera system can capture and deliver HD images at single double or triple speed frame rates 1 1 1 About this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 8300 camera equipped with a dockable transmission adaptor It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments With this manual it is possible to discover all the operating features of the camera and so use it to its full potential This guide is so designed that it can be used as an introduction to those who are new to the camera as a simple procedural guide to those who wish to set up and start shooting immediately and as a reference work to be consulted as required during the long life of the camera 1 1 2 Related documents Before proceeding check the Grass valley website at www grassvalley com for the latest version of this user s guide and additional information e Online versions of documentation updated versions of user s guides data sheets brochures application notes in pdf format are available for download e Software downloads camera software updates release notes and installation instructions are available for download LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 13 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 Te
11. 4 6 3 Precision focus IS Note Set the Lens I F to digital in the LENS menu before using precision focus The camera supports the precision focus feature which is offered by some advanced digital lenses This system automatically focuses the image within a user defined focus frame on the screen When precision focus is enabled on the lens the focus frame is superimposed on the viewfinder image The frame can be moved and resized by the controls on the lens or on the focus handle oo a a auto focus frame focus indicator OMA E oo El An indicator in the bottom left corner of the viewfinder screen shows the current focus information Indication Focus information focus is behind focus is behind 0 area is in focus focus is in front focus is in front Refer to the documentation of the lens manufacturer for more information about the precision focus feature 4 6 4 Lens indicators in the viewfinder The ND RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when a lens Range Extender is selected The Iris indicator in the viewfinder shows the value of the iris opening when enabled in the VF menu The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in ranging from 0 wide angle to 99 telezoom It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 43 Chapter 4 Operating instructions
12. 7 inch viewfinder HDTV for use with SuperXpander 8 inch LCD viewfinder for use with SuperXpander Wide angle adapter for LDK 5302 60 2 inch viewfinder Left eye adapter for LDK 5302 60 2 inch viewfinder Sunhood for LDK 5305 5 inch viewfinder Raincover for camera with LDK 5305 5 inch viewfinder Tripod plate Headset dynamic XLR 5 double muff Headset dynamic XLR 5 single muff Scriptboard with light Universal transport case Carrying bag AC power supply 100 W AAA m A A eee 2 12 9 s LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 17 Chapter 1 Introduction 18 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Mounting a lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows 1 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 ex Or 2 9 am Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camera and clip 5 located at the side Figure 2 1 Lens mounting LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 19 Chapter 2 Installation N Caution Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5
13. FPGA Ver Firmw 12NC Firmw Status Firmw Version Softw 12NC Softw Status Softw Version System Camera Head HW Adaptor Basestation Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 10 Service menu structure Test Signal Test Input Test Select Test Select Test signal LPC BPC S 3200K Calibrations S 3200K Reset H Phase Front Leaking Pixel LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 77 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 Menu contents The user level user 0 1 2 3 or Service in the Level column indicates the user level at which this item is visible in the menu items with numbers higher than the user level that is set on the camera are not visible in the menu For example if user level 2 is set items marked with a 3 are not visible The Service level is the highest level If an item is not relevant it is not visible in the menu e n the Values column the default value of the item is shown in bold e The File column indicates that the value of this item is stored in the Scene Operator or Lens file IS Note The items available in the camera menu depend on the version of the software loaded in your camera The software version used to reproduce the menu items in this manual may differ from that of your camera 6 2 1 Viewfinder menu Viewfinder menu Values Description Level File VF Monitoring Y R G B G Selects type of signal to view in viewfinder User2 Oper VF
14. Off Turns soft detail on or off This function User2 Scene reduces the amount of detail added for large transitions Level 0 99 70 Sets the upper limit level of detail User2 Scene enhancement for soft detail Knee Detail 1 2 3 4 Off Selects a level of detail enhancement for User3 Scene the compressed signal above the knee Skin Skin Off 1 2 142 Turns skin detail off or on and selects the User2 Scene memory position Use skin detail to change the detail level within a selected color range Auto Skin On Off Turns auto skin detail mode on or off User2 View On Off Turn on to view the selected skin detail User2 Oper area Skin1 Level 0 99 50 Sets skin gate 1 detail level User2 Scene Skin2 Level 0 99 50 Sets skin gate 2 detail level User 2 Scene MORE Width1 Red 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 1 red User3 Scene Width1 Blue 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 1 blue User3 Scene LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Video menu Values Description Level File Color1 Red 0 99 50 Sets color level for skin gate 1 red User3 Scene Color1 Blue 0 99 50 Sets color level for skin gate 1 blue User3 Scene Width2 Red 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 2 red User3 Scene Width2 Blue 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 2 blue User 3 Scene Color2 Red 0 99 50 Sets color level for skin gate 2
15. User2 Adaptor temp F 67 262 Displays adapter temperature in E User2 Adaptor fan Off Var Displays adapter cooling fan status User2 Adaptor fan V n n Displays adapter fan voltage User2 PCB Status Board DVP SyncM PPG PPGsb Selects a board to display detailed User 2 SeDa LSP RCB PrePr information FSP DaCam FrDri DacOu FwDri Front Board PID id Displays Product Identification Code of the User 2 selected board Board 12NC HHH Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the User 2 selected board Board Status 0 99 Displays the hardware status of the User 2 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 92 selected board Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Diagnostics menu Value s Description Level File BootSw Ver 0 99 Displays the boot software version of the User 2 selected board FPGA Ver 0 99 Displays the FPGA version of the selected User 2 board Firmw 12NC HHHH Displays the last 4 digits of the firmware User 2 12NC of the selected board Firmw Status 0 99 Displays the firmware status of the selected User 2 board Firmw Version 0 99 Displays the firmware version of the Service selected board Softw 12NC HHH Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the User 2 selected board Softw Status 0 99 Displays the software status of the selected User 2 board Softw Version 0 99 Displays the software version of the Service selected board Syste
16. 1 I Li e JE v LOY Log Activate selected set Color wheel preview Use the Next button to go to the second page 1 Turn the CC View item on of off the view the color area selection 2 Selecta transition style using the Smoothing item 3 You can reset all six Color Correction sets with the Reset CC item 4 Leave this page by pressing the Prev button Figure 5 4 Color corrector setup on the OCP 400 page 2 64 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 8 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 Figure 5 5 Exposure time controls V shift Clean scan switch button Exp White Clean VTRstart shift Time Bal scan Exposure time switch IS Note Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera s sensitivity proportionally 5 8 1 Selecting the exposure time The momentary up down Exposure time switch gives a choice of exposure time settings If an exposure time other than nominal is selected the Non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights Value Function Shutter blade Nom nominal setting rotating Clean scan enables the exposure to be varied stopped or rotating 1 200 for fast moving objects rotating 1 500 for fast m
17. 1 Auto white balance switches V Exp White Clean VTR start shift Time Bal scan Color temperature Auto white balance selection switch switch 1 Use the Color temperature switch to select one of the memory positions FL50 FL60 AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured color temperature value 2 Pressonce on the White balance switch at the front of the camera to start the automatic white balance procedure The following appears in the viewfinder a a AWHITE window a d IS Note If you did not select one of the memory positions FL50 FL60 AW1 or AW2 the Precondition fail message appears in the viewfinder 3 Point the camera so that the reference white surface is between the two small black boxes 4 Press the White balance switch again to start the measurement procedure A message indicating that the process is runnning appears LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 61 Chapter 5 Video setup EN EN EX L3 oOo AWHITE running e 5 D C P P E 1 IS Note If there is insufficient light the Light level too low message appears in the viewfinder 5 When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message and the measured temperature appears in the viewfinder LE E a AWHITE OK 3700K EJ EE Ed EH EN L3 L3 NN The measured color temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required IS Note During the auto wh
18. 4 0 99 10 0 99 50 Off On 0 99 0 0 8 1 Auto On Off EXT1 EXT2 EXT3 EXT2 EXT3 Call EXT1 EXT2 Mom Alt Elris FocAst EXT1 EXT2 Mom Alt PROD ENG Zoom EXT1 EXT2 Selects gain value for preset Selects gain value for preset Selects gain value for preset Sets the speed for the auto white balance procedure Sets the gain value for the auto white balance procedure Sets the horizontal phase output signal Turns V shift on or off Used to synchronize the camera with DLP type projectors or to hide the horizontal bar of CRT monitors Only available for a limited number of video modes Sets the variable video delay from 0 to 1 frame Selects ID for external PC operation Selects VF text insert mode Auto inserts VF text at the Base Station video output when activated from the OCP MCP On always inserts VF text Off never inserts VF text Only for Fiber adaptor Only for HD Fiber adaptor Assigns Ext2 no change or Ext3 video input to the Ext2 input Assigns a function to Switch 1 Call activate call signal EXT1 switch to external signal 1 EXT2 switch to external signal 2 Selects behaviour of Switch 1 momentary or alternating Assigns a function to Switch 2 Elris Turns extended auto iris on or off FocAst Turns focus assist on or off EXT1 switch to external signal 1 EXT2 switch to external signal 2 Selects beh
19. 6 around the tube 5 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 6 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 7 Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front 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 21 mm can also be used however ensure that the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera INSTALL menu When a longer microphone is used it is not necessary to place it in the split tube Phantom power is always present on the front microphone socket Figure 2 6 Microphone mounting LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 23 Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 LDK 5301 10 Tripod adapter plate To mount the camera on a tripod the tripod plate 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
20. 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 105 Chapter 8 Specifications Item Value Modulation depth 3096 at 27 MHz Dynamic range 20096 Minimum illumination approx 12 Lux at F 1 4 and 12 dB gain Exposure control Down to 1 1000 s Clean scanning 50 6 to 125 Hz at 50 Hz or 61 to 150 Hz at 59 94 Hz Smear no vertical smear Optical system F1 4 prism system Optical filters Clear 1 4 ND 1 16 ND 1 64 ND Clear 4 point star 6 point star soft focus Registration 25 ns 0 0596 max in all zones without lens Gain 6 to 18 dB in 3 dB steps or continuously variable Colour matrices 6 standard 2 variable Colour temperature 4 standard 2 memories and continuously variable White balance range 2500 to 20000 K Highlight compression Pivoting knee digital True Colour knee Digital contrast Black stretch and black press detail enhancement Full amplitude RGB extended dynamic range circuit Skin tone memories 2 106 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 8 Specifications 8 12 Dimensions Figure 8 1 Dimension sketch Adjustinc Ps range ae AS LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 107 Chapter 8 Specifications 8 2 Specifications for LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter 8 2 1 Technical Item Value Power requirements
21. Advanced detail correction includes two automatic skin settings e Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels black shading and video levels no set up time required e Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press e International standard 2 3 inch broadcast lens interface e Optical servo controlled fourposition neutral density filter wheel e Optical servo controlled effect filter wheel with soft focus four point star and six point star filters e Electronic color filter can be used for creating a special look warm cold of a scene or for a smooth color temperature control around the white balance setting e Smart card for personal settings and security e Owner card for setting user levels and for copying and storing control settings e Protected easy to operate controls and switches with read out of all settings e Viewfinder status read out of primary camera functions e Clean scan and V shift features allow capture of monitor and projection screen pictures 16 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 1 4 Accessories LDK 4489 LDK 4488 LDK 6517 LDK 5302 60 LDK 5305 LDK 5308 LDK 4021 LDK 4025 LDK 5390 00 LDK 5390 10 LDK 6992 02 LDK 5021 05 LDK 5031 10 LDK 8111 37 LDK 8111 51 LDK 6985 21 LDK 5020 05 LDK 5020 01 LDK 5901 00 Chapter 1 Introduction Xpander SuperXpander 7 inch viewfinder support 2 inch viewfinder HDTV 5 inch viewfinder HDTV 8 4 inch EFP viewfinder
22. Exchanging the camera adaptor Caution Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adaptor Do not allow the metal guide pins to damage the pins of the connector Caution Follow the indicated steps in the order given below Tightening or loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera Caution Exchange the adaptor in a safe area preferably indoors Make sure your working area is clean and dust free To detach the adaptor from the camera head proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the vertical screw 5 in the handgrip of the camera head 2 Unscrew the two horizontal screws 4 at the front of the camera head 3 Unscrew the two horizontal screws 3 at the top of the camera head 4 Carefully disconnect the adaptor from the camera head Figure 2 9 Exchanging the camera adaptor 26 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 2 Installation To attach the adaptor to the camera head proceed as follows 1 Fitthe guide pin at the top rear of the camera head and the guide pins on either side of the camera connector into the corresponding slots 1 and 2 of the adaptor 2 First tighten the two horizontal screws 3 on the top of the camera head 3 Next tighten the two horizontal screws 4 at the front of the camera head 4 Lastly tighten the vertical screw 5 in the handgrip of the camera head 2 8 LDK 5020 05 Universa
23. RET2 Switch RET2 Control Handgrip Left Cl Scan Mode Value Units 74 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 7 Files menu structure 2 FileSelect 2 Store exec FileSelect Recall FileSelect Store Scenefile 1 Store exec Recall Scenefile Store Oper file 1 FileSelect Recall Oper file 1 Recall exec 2 Attributes Card FileSelect FileName Attribute Name Cardtype Free 96 2 Cardname Hitt Num Files 3 Format card exec Card Attr Files Select Delete Filename Attribute 6 1 8 Security menu structure Installed Level Store Cust Scene Cur User level Cust Scene attrib PIN code Store Cust Oper Customer Files Green button Standard Fact Filetype Scene File Operator File LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 75 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 9 Diagnostics menu structure Communication Cam config Camera ID Camera Number Adaptor type Sensor Voltage Shutter Run Front Power Y Carrier Cam 12NC Cam Version Cam Status Adap 12NC Adap Version Adap Status Cam Temp PCB Status System Status LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 76 BS Connected No C2IP Panels HHH Head temp C Head temp F Head fan Head fan V Adaptor temp C Adaptor temp F Adaptor fan Adaptor fan V Board Board PID Board Status BootSw Ver
24. User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 3 3 Leaving the System Menu If you are deep 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 2 Scroll upwards with the Rotary control 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 If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds This delay can 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 3 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 e a toggle value only two values e alist value more than two values e an analog value variable from 00 to 99 e unavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by th
25. and LDK 4489 Xpander The optional available SuperXpander together with the LDK 4021 7 inch CRT B W viewfinder or the LDK 4025 8 inch LCD color viewfinder turns the portable camera into a full featured studio camera for studio and EFP situations LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 15 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Main features e Ultimate flexibility with HD DPM TM CCD imagers offering native switchability between the interlaced 1080i and true progressive 720p high definition digital formats e The CCDs have 9 2 million pixels each with 1920 H x 4320 V effective picture elements e Frame Transfer technology ensures no smear e Highest performance A D conversion with 14 bit I O DSP and more than 34 bit internal digital processing with unique software programmable video path e Anylight high quality anti flicker system ensures constant video output levels at triple speed frame rates e Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range e Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Color Knee e Variable gain control and variable color temperature e Secondary color corrector with six sets for color hue saturation and luminance adjustment e Wide range of presets and variable 6 point digital matrix assure accurate color matching e Fluorescent light matrix e Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy e Digital detail with an extensive range of parameters e
26. kg 11 lbs to the camera without a proper lens 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 IS Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera 2 2 LDK 5302 60 2 inch viewfinder 2 2 1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 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 IS Note Always fit the microphone holder as it functions as a safety stop for the viewfinder 6 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 ordering number 3922 405 00461 are available via your Grass Valley representat
27. red User 3 Scene Color2 Blue 0 99 50 Sets color level for skin gate 2 blue User 3 Scene Flare Flare On Off Turns flare compensation on or off Service Scene Red 0 99 10 Sets flare compensation level red Service Scene Green 0 99 15 Sets flare compensation level green Service Scene Blue 0 99 25 Sets flare compensation level blue Service Scene Black Blackstretch 0 99 50 Sets black stretch level User3 Scene Master 0 99 50 Sets black level master User2 Scene MORE Red 0 99 50 Sets black level red User 3 Scene Green 0 99 50 Sets black level green User 3 Scene Blue 0 99 50 Sets black level blue User 3 Scene Master 0 99 50 Sets black level master User 3 Scene Gain Red 0 99 50 Sets gain level red User 2 Scene Green 0 99 50 Sets gain level gree User2 Scene Blue 0 99 50 Sets gain level blue User 2 Scene Range 3dB 6dB Selects gain control step size User 2 Scene Mastergain dB 6 00 12 00 Sets video gain in dB in steps of 0 5 dB User 2 Scene Knee Knee Off Var Auto Sets knee mode User 2 Scene Auto automatic Var variable manual Off no knee function Knee Type Y NAM Selects signal on which knee acts User 3 Scene Y luminance NAM non additive mix level of highest RGB component Slope M 0 99 50 Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve User 3 Scene when knee mode Var Point M 0 99 60 Sets the point where the knee g
28. temperature changes This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without operator intervention The digital detail processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range detail 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 color in bright scenes The matrix and gamma sequence is software programmable for precise color matching 1 2 3 Focus assist With HDTV focusing is even more critical than before The LDK 8300 has special patented focusing aids A unique viewfinder zoom function enlarges the viewfinder image instantly with a simple press button action thus providing improved means for focusing Additionally a patented crawler circuitry adds motion in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus 14 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 4 Acquisition formats The LDK 8300 acquires signals in 1080i and 720p HD formats at single double and triple speed which are output from the high speed base station as normal or three phase signals At the same time the camera provides high quality SDTV outputs in either 50 Hz or 59 94 Hz The following acquisition formats are available 1080 at 59 94 Hz and 50 Hz 119 88 Hz and 100 Hz 179 82 H
29. the balance between peak and User3 Scene average video level Autolris SetPoint 0 99 35 Sets auto iris exposure level User 3 Scene Mom Iris SetPoint 0 99 50 Sets momentary iris setpoint level User 3 RE Iris Comp On Off Turns the iris compensation on or off Use UserO this setting to compensate for iris level when a range extender is used Auto Iris Const Autolris Gain 5 10 5 Sets auto iris response speed Lower values User3 give slower speeds Ext lris On Off Turns Extended Auto Iris on of off User 3 Ext lris Const Gain Speed 1 20 5 Sets the gain speed for extended auto iris Service ExpTime Speed 1 20 4 Sets the exposure time speed for extended Service auto iris Min Iris F5 6 F8 0 F11 0 F16 0 Sets the minimum iris value for extended User3 l auto iris Max Iris F1 4 F2 0 F2 8 F4 0 Sets the maximum iris value for extended User3 F5 6 auto iris Min ExpTime 1 100 1 200 1 500 Sets the minimum exposure time value for User3 extended auto iris Max Gain dB 0 15 15 Sets the maximum gain value for extended User3 auto iris Handgrip ZOOM On Off Enables or disables the zoom control on top User O Oper of the camera carrying handle Zoom speed 1 10 5 Selects the zoom control speed User3 Oper Zoom curve 0 3 0 Selects the zoom reaction curve User 3 Oper Zoom Focus Loc Rem Selects local or remote control of the Zoom User O Focus function Only when a SuperXpande
30. v4 0 86 Local set audio gain level in the camera Ext audio gain level is controlled by the base station external Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Install Values Description Level File Audio 1 Source Line Mic Mic48 Front Selects source for audio channel 1 Only User1 Oper when a Wireless adapter is installed Audio 1 Level 22dB 28dB 34dB Sets input gain level for audio channel 1 User 1 Oper 400B 46dB 520B when audio gain mode is set to local 58dB 64dB Audio 1 HPF Off On Turns high pass filter for audio channel 1 on User 1 Oper or off Use to reduce 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum or low frequency noise Audio 2 Source Line Mic Mic48 Front Selects source for audio channel 2 Only User1 Oper when a Wireless adapter is installed Audio 2 Level 22dB 28dB 34dB Sets input gain level for audio channel 2 User 1 Oper 400B 46dB 520B when audio gain mode is set to local 58dB 64dB Audio 2 HPF Off On Turns high pass filter for audio channel 2 on User 1 Oper or off Use to reduce 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum or low frequency noise Tally Onair Lamp Enable Disable Select enable when the tally light at the UserO Oper front of the 7 inch viewfinder has to follow the tally signal select disable if you never want it to light Tally Lock Off On Turns tally lock function on or off When tally User3 lock is on some camera controls are locked when camera is on a
31. whole viewfinder picture area This is the minimum area seen on a TV set Message box Displays information messages Centre cross Marks the centre of the picture LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 39 Chapter 4 Operating instructions Gain preset indicators The gain preset indicators at the top of the viewfinder light as follows Indicator Function m Gain is 6 dB or 3 dB off Gain is 0 dB Gain is 4 3 dB 6 dB or 9 dB Gain is 6 dB 9 dB or 12 dB and Gain is 12 dB Top indicators The top indicators provide status information about the camera Indicator Function REC lights when the camera is On Air MEDIA lights when studio ISO recording has started BATT lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11 5 V when using an external supply ND RE lights when an ND optical filter or the range extender is selected FOC lights when the focus assist function is on Color temperature indicators The color temperature indicators light as follows Indicator Function 3 2 lights when preset temperature of 3200 K is selected 5 6 lights when preset temperature of 5600 K is selected 75 lights when preset temperature of 7500 K is selected AWFL lights when a memory for fluorescent light FL5O or FL60 is selected AW1 lights when Auto white balance memory 1 is selected AW2 lights when Auto white balance memory
32. with signal at pin 2 of audio output j N Pin Description Microphone return s Sy o ARA Microphone Telephone return Telephone left c1 A O N XLR 5 pin female Telephone right Power output connector Microphone level 64 dBu 24 dBu switchable Microphone impedance gt 600 Q Output level 6 dBu nominal Output impedance lt 50 Q KEA Pin Description e 1 GND 33 NY 2 On Air 4 3 3 Not connected Hirose 4 pin female 4 12 VDC max 18 W Power input connector 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 contact between pen 1 and pen 2 1 Pin Description GND GND bridged to pin 1 11 5 17 VDC bridged to pin 4 i 2 e 9 e e B Ww N 11 5 17 VDC XLR 4 pin male This socket accepts a DC voltage of 15 VDC nominal gt LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 102 Chapter 7 Connectors Caution The input voltage must not exceed 17 VDC Script light connector 2 Reference input teleprompter output connector ii SX i Fischer 3 pin female Description 12 VDC max 3 W GND Shield C BNC connector Reference input Stand alone mode This connector is used to genlock the cam
33. 108 8 2 2 DIMENSIONS v ss oet t exe e esa de wx etel dte pte eap ere feti 109 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 5 6 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 End of life product recycling Grass Valley s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we ve established to manage the recycling of our products Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end of life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end of life products Our program meets the requirements of the European Union s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency individual state or local agencies Grass Valley s end of life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment Upon request a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction depending on the ultimate disposition of the product can be sent to the requester Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal including freight however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass Valley at 800 80 80 20 20 or 33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries In the US and Canada please call 800 547 8949 or 530 478 4148 Ask to b
34. 2 is selected Non standard indicator The non standard video settings indicator lights when one of the following conditions occur exposure time is not set to the nominal value black stretch is on extended auto iris is on AWC or FL color temperature is on LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 5 7 Focussing A focus assist function can be switched on or off in the vF menu This function adds motion in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus The FOC indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is on The viewfinder zoom function is another feature that helps you focus This function enlarges the centre of the viewfinder image Choose one of the following buttons and the way it operates momentary or toggle to control this function in the INSTALL menu e The VTR button on the camera e The VTR button on the lens e The RET switch on a zoom control when a large lens adapter is used When the viewfinder zoom function is in use many of the viewfinder markers are switched off to improve the clarity of the display The FOC indicator in the viewfinder flashes when the viewfinder zoom function is active LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 41 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 6 Lens operation 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 o
35. AES in 2 Select external video channel in INSTALL EXT 3 External video signals are applied to the Base Station ERN OUTPUT menu Ext1 Ext2 or Ext3 AAA m A A A LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 55 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 2 Video settings 5 2 1 Overview The means used to control the camera depends on your work methods A remote Operational Control Panel OCP 400 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 e Test signals e Gain selection e Optical filter selection e Color temperature and Auto white balance e Color correction e Exposure time including V shift and Clean scan e Black stretch e Auto skin detail Many other video functions such as detail black gain knee gamma matrix and white limiter functions are available in the VIDEO menu 5 2 2 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 chapter Menu structure and contents on page 69 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 Standard file button on the left front side of the cam
36. Detail User 0 VF Detail Off Boost Selects extra detail for the viewfinder User QO Oper signal Off No extra detail Boost Extra detail is added Level 0 99 50 Sets detail level for viewfinder signal UserO Oper Focus Assist On Off Adds a crawling effect in the focused areas UserO Oper in the viewfinder to assist focussing Zebra User 0 Zebra On Off Turns zebra indication on or off Zebra is UserO Oper a diagonal line pattern that indicates that the area affected has risen above a preset level of the full scale video exposure value Not available when the 2 inch viewfinder is used this viewfinder has a zebra button Zebra Mode Level Band Selects zebra mode User 3 Oper Level zebra indication appears in areas are brighter than the set level Band zebra indication appears in a 2 5 band around the set level Zebra Level 0 117 90 Sets the exposure level at which zebra User 3 Oper pattern is shown When level is higher than 100 the zebra indicates overexposed areas Zebra Contrast 0 99 15 Sets the zebra indication contrast User 3 Oper Center Cross On Off Turns the centre marker on or off UserO Oper 78 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Viewfinder menu Values Description Level File Focus ind Focus ind Iris ind Box downright Safe area Safe area type Marker Marker type Mar
37. K 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 45 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 73 Using audio On the camera adaptor two high quality analog audio channels and two AES EBU digital audio channels are available Analog audio channels 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 The channel 1 input socket selection switch selects either e the socket at the front right of the camera or e the Mic 1 audio channel 1 connector at the rear of the adapter as the input for channel 1 The rear input level switch selects either a line level input or a microphone level input for the channel 1 rear connector The line level input sensitivity is 32 dB lower than the microphone input sensitivity The switch under the Mic 1 socket selects a phantom power supply 48 V for the rear socket Phantom power 48 V is always present on the front right microphone socket Figure 4 7 Audio channel switches Channel 1 input socket selection switch Jm Front Rear input level selection Mic VIT Line switch channel Mic Channel 2 input level selection switch Mic 1 o o o Audio channel 1 ALL connector GR 48V Channel 1 phantom Mic 2 power switch o 23 i Audio channel 2 xX connector 48V N Ch
38. LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 7 Connectors Hybrid fiber connector 1 i AE Note various types of Hybrid fiber Pin Description connectors are available 1 Optic fiber channel A C e 4 CQ 2 2 Power supply return yy 3 Optic fiber channel B 4 Power supply VF connector Use the switch to select the function of the VF connector An AES iewfi i Vr DLE analog viewfinder signal Y only Av amd AS no function Av m ES AES EBU digital audio input In VF o EL VF connector HD SDI B connector This socket is used to output the camera HD SDI video signal Refer to Video e modes on page 57 for a description of the video output signal on this connector BNC connector HD SDI A connector This socket is used to output the camera HD SDI video signal Refer to Video modes on page 57 for a description of the video output signal on this connector BNC connector El LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 101 Chapter 7 Connectors Microphone 1 amp 2 connectors Pin Description Audio shield 2 Audio In 3 Audio Return XLR 3 pin female Intercom headset connector Microphone impedance gt 200 Q Phantom power 48V switchable Sensitivity range microphone 64 to 22 dBu Sensitivity range line 10 to 42 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase
39. User s Guide 3922 496 31001 June 2011 v4 0 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera Declaration of Conformity FCC Class A Statement Copyright Trademarks Website We Grass Valley Nederland B V Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards EN60065 Safety EN55103 1 EMC Emission EN55103 2 EMC Immunity following the provisions of a the Low Voltage directive 2006 95 EC b the EMC directive 2004 108 EC This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B V 2011 Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or communication of the contents thereof are forbidden without express authority Offenders are liable to the payment of damages All rights are reserved in the event of the grant
40. Y s e t tor gms leak dog ska ab dog ong ok aves 34 4 3 3 Leaving the System Menu liliis 35 43 4 Making ehanges i cass tax et de at dd o C e e RC Mea ae es 35 4 3 5 Undoing chahges epe dq A Bes aia is E 35 Assigning user buttons 0 lr nen 36 ZA Side Panel eese Ee p Oh Ares Bae SE a 36 44 2 PERO Manso sc brad sd mer eed amp uc rx oc eo ee ss 36 BAS AA i4 E ee eRe eite epe ve e i IE ee 36 AA CBardgripsbu ttors ss s cest ten ase ec da ok deas dea Cea ha dodo 37 Viewfinder preferencesS o ooooccoco e nn 38 ALB Tally on ott Switehiss cx aet o eae OA NE ADR EON We UE A e after 38 4 5 2 Zebra exposure indication llle 38 425 3 SVE ODTIODCGSWITGDI aeta ale etas n ho ee t a dc an aud ak OR Rc Gol ete e aoi deum 38 4 5 4 Viewfinder picture quality sse eee 38 45 5 Dioptre agjustment x virus rara er RADAR ELATI RE WS 39 4 5 6 Viewfinder markers and LED indicators liiis sess 39 ADT FOCUS coria beet pz sapete oe sane o dr a RO e up dui 41 Lensoperation nce eee 9e e RR Red E DI eee Rn ED Ea Re D GE eee 42 4 671 ATOMS 4 ce eles ae eet ore t e eR ANDA EN AW era td 42 4 6 2 Extended auto Iris i i Rp A GRE ad deiade dies sues 42 716 9 PrEcISIOnN TOCUS s st paalo e up tut us p ick a de tack do eek b dans 43 4 6 4 Lens indicators in the viewfinder n s aasa aaa aaaea e 43 Controls on the HD Fiber adapter 00 0 cece ete 44 4 7 1 Powering the camera iliis 44 47 2 Sel
41. amera card is not required for normal operation of the camera Figure 4 10 Camera card slot amp Tip Only use an original camera card Store the owner s card in a safe place LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 53 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 54 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup Chapter 5 Video setup 5 1 Video acquisition modes Go to the INSTALL VIDEO MODE menu item and choose the video mode you wish to use for acquisition The tables below show the main video output signals available at the camera and the Base Station for each video mode Camera video output connectors Base Station video output connectors Video mode yr HD SDI B HD SDI A 2 HD SDI A HD SDI B HD SDI C Live Effect 1080i50 59 VF signal Y 1080i50 59 94 External video 1080i50 59 94 1080i50 59 94 1080i50 59 94 1080150 59 94 only or AES SMPTE 292M signal SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M audio input 1 5 Gbit s 1 5 Gbit s 1 5 Gbit s 1 5 Gbit s 1 5 Gbit s embedded audio embedded audio 1080i100 119 VF signal Y 1080i50 59 94 External video 1080i50 59 94 1080i50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 2 speed only or AES SMPTE 292M signal phase 1 phase 2 combined combined audio input Q 1 5 Gbit s SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s embedded audio em
42. amma User 3 Scene curve begins when knee mode Var MORE Knee Limit 0 99 99 Selects the level above which the knee Service Scene limiter is active when Knee mode is Var 82 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Video menu Values Description Level File Auto Point 0 30 30 Sets the point where the knee gamma Service Scene curve begins when knee mode is Auto Auto Ref 0 99 30 Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve Service Scene when knee mode is Auto Gamma Curve BBC04 BBCO5 BBCOG6 Selects a standard curve for gamma User3 Scene ARD 6xARD RAI CCIR correction 709 J 709 S Preset 1 2 Lin Var Selects gamma preset User2 Scene 1 Nominal curve 2 Low curve Lin Linearised curve Var variable manual curve Master 0 99 76 Sets gamma level master User3 Scene Red 0 99 76 Sets gamma level red User3 Scene Green 0 99 76 Sets gamma level green User3 Scene Blue 0 99 76 Sets gamma level blue User3 Scene Matrix Matrix EBU Skin B W RAI Selects a preset for color matrix User3 Scene BBC 1 1 CoolFL Var1 EBU color matrix according to EBU Var2 XGL Skin EBU optimised for skin tone reproduction B W monochrome picture RAI RAI TV optimisation BBC BBC optimisation 1 1 2 matrix is off CoolFL optimised for mixed fluorescent and incandescent lighting Var1 variable setting 1 Var2 va
43. and contents 6 1 3 Lens menu structure Lens type Autolris Peak Average Autolris Setpoin Mom lris Setpoin Autolris Gain RE Iris Comp Autolris Const Gain Speed Ext lris Const ExpTime Speed Handgrip Zoom Min Iris Zoom speed Max Iris Zoom curve Min Exp Time Zoom Focus Max Gain dB Lens I F Lens I F State 0 0 3 3 3 0 3 3 0 3 3 3 3 3 SuperXpander only LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 71 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 4 Video menu structure 2 Color Filter 50 2 Col Temp Level 3200 Detail On Level 30 3 Vert Detail Source Select R G 3 Coarse Fine MORE gt S Level S Level dep 2 Soft Detail On S Noise Slicer 2 Level 70 Skin Auto Skin View Skin1 Level width1 Blue Skin2 Level color1 Red width1 Red color1 Blue MORE width2 Red width2 Blue color2 Red Color Temp Detail Soft Detail Knee Detail Skin Flare Black Gain color2 Blue Knee 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 Knee Blackstretch Red Green Master MORE Blue W C CO CO Red 50 Green 50 Blue 50 Range 3dB Mastergain dB 0 00 Master Knee Knee Type Slope M Point M S Knee Limit MORE S Auto Point S Auto Ref Continued on next page 72 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 5 Video menu structure continued Gamma Matrix ColC
44. annel 2 phantom power switch The channel 2 rear input level switch selects either a line level input or a microphone level input for the channel 2 rear connector Mic 2 The switch under the Mic 2 socket selects a phantom power supply 48 V for the rear socket Audio channels 1 and 2 are available on the audio output 1 and 2 connectors XLR 3 at the Base Station Additionaly these channels are available as digital outputs on the digital audio output 142 connector BNC at the Base Station and as embedded audio channels 1 and 2 in the HD SDI video signal Digital audio channels Two AES EBU digital audio channels are available Set the VF connector signal selection switch to AES In and connect a digital audio source to the VF connector Digital audio channels 3 and 4 are available on the digital audio output 3 4 connector BNC at the Base Station and as embedded audio channels 3 and 4 in the HD SDI video signal 46 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 74 Intercom Three intercom channels production Prod programme 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 Routing and volume controls for the intercom are on the back of the adapter Figure 4 8 Intercom controls Production intercom volume control switch Production c
45. asis sor a ee de pee a e e da 19 LDK 5302 60 2 inch viewfinder o oooooccoococno eee 20 2 2 1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder o o oooooo ooo oo 20 2 2 2 Positioning the viewfinder 1 0 0 eee eee 21 2 inch viewfinder accessories llli eee 22 2 3 1 LDK 5390 00 Wide angle eyepiece 0 2 0 0 eee 22 2 3 2 LDK 5390 10 Left eye adapter 2 eee 22 AJ MC700 Microphone 000 cece 23 LDK 5301 10 Tripod adapter plate 00s cece 24 Adjusting the shoulder pad 0oooooccoocrr 25 Exchanging the camera adaptor 26 LDK 5020 05 Universal transport case 0 00 eee 27 Packing for retu ss sacs rclet ce Se Soe esd tes ob ed e 28 Chapter 3 Configurations 3 1 3 2 Introd ction 2s4secemtesu uo ttes reg ed eee ee ie Se eed a 5e eo 29 High speed configuration ooooooccoo en 29 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 1 4 2 Usingthe camera culo El A A A A mira PE CKe NEGRO 31 44 1 2Switching on the POW Er nai aieo Re em o vea UR URGE HR ROUES 31 43 2 Controlling the Camera cue amne Rr AAA UR RARE RS 31 Location of controls vraies Rp Iw xu sled lea UE pede rdc ur AS 32 4 2 1 Camera head controls 0000 0c les 32 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 System Menu zoe neni es salse eme e RE E OE RE 33 4 3 1 Entering the System menu 2 002 tee 34 453 2 Finding yOUE WA
46. aviour of Switch 2 momentary or alternating Assigns a function to VTR Start switch PROD Production intercom ENG Engineering intercom Zoom Viewfinder zoom function EXT1 switch to external signal 1 EXT2 switch to external signal 2 User 2 User 2 User 2 Service Service User 0 User 0 User 0 Service User 3 User 3 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 1 Oper Oper Oper Scene Scene Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 88 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Install Values Description Level File VTR St Control VTR Lens VTR L Control RET Lens RET Control RET2 Switch RET2 Control 2 VF Option Handgrip Left Mom Alt PROD ENG Zoom EXT1 EXT2 Mom Alt Zoom EXT FocAst Mom Alt Zoom EXT Mom Alt None Disab PROD ENG Selects behaviour of VTR Start switch momentary or alternating Assigns a function to VTR Lens switch PROD Production intercom ENG Engineering intercom Zoom Viewfinder zoom function EXT1 2 switch to external signal 1 EXT2 switch to external signal 2 Selects behaviour of VTR Lens switch momentary or alternating Assigns a function to RET Lens switch Zoom Viewfinder zoom function EXT switch to external signal select source with switch at the rear of the cam
47. bedded audio 1080i150 179 VF signal Y 1080i50 59 94 External video 1080i50 59 94 1080i50 59 94 1080i50 59 94 1080i50 59 94 3 speed only or AES SMPTE 292M signal phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 combined audio input Q 1 5 Gbit s SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s embedded audio embedded audio 720p50 59 VF signal Y 720p50 59 94 External video 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 only or AES SMPTE 292M signal SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M audio input Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s embedded audio embedded audio embedded audio embedded audio 720p100 119 VF signal Y 720p50 59 94 External video 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 2 speed only or AES SMPTE 292M signal phase 1 phase 2 combined combined audio input Q 1 5 Gbit s SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M Q 1 5 Gbit Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s embedded audio embedded audio 720p150 179 VF signal Y 720p50 59 94 External video 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 720p50 59 94 3 speed only or AES SMPTE 292M signal phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 combined audio input Q 1 5 Gbit s SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s Q 1 5 Gbit s embedded audio embedded audio 1 Select signal with the VF connector signal selection switch An VF or
48. ce VSawBlue 0 99 50 Sets the vertical sawtooth value blue Service HParRed 0 99 0 Sets the horizontal parameter red Service HParGreen 0 99 0 Sets the horizontal parameter green Service HParBlue 0 99 0 Sets the horizontal parameter blue Service LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 84 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Video menu Values Description Level File VParRed 0 99 0 Sets the vertical parameter red Service VParGreen 0 99 0 Sets the vertical parameter green Service VParBlue 0 99 0 Sets the vertical parameter blue Service AAA A A A LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 85 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 4 Install menu Install Values Description Level File Video Mode available modes Selects a video acquisition mode available User3 modes depend on your camera version Disable Camera Off On Turn disable camera function on or off UserO When on the camera s user panel is locked Intercom SideTone Level 0 99 50 Sets the sidetone level audio feedback to User 3 Oper the headphone in the camera operator s headphone Cam Mic Off Switch Track Prod Selects the camera operator s intercom mic User 1 Oper routing Off no routing Switch intercom route depends on switch at the rear of the adapter Track route signal to tracker channel Prod route signa
49. chnology 1 2 1 HD imagers The camera head uses HD DPM M CCD imagers which offer superior performance and ultimate flexibility Wide screen pictures in the high definition formats 1080i and 720p are produced at the touch of a button Progressive frame sampling is the native imaging mode providing complete frame samples The entire imager surface is used for image sampling there are no interline transfer channels which introduce aliasing artifacts The camera s native multi format capability is realized with innovative 9 2 million pixel Frame Transfer 2 3 inch CCD imagers These allow vertically grouping of different numbers of pixels on the imagers themselves There is no need for HDTV format conversion during digital signal processing which would lead to quality degradation These imagers have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity across all camera lens apertures Unique imager shuttering eliminates vertical smear there is no measurable vertical smear 1 2 2 Digital processing The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on highest performance A D conversion with 14 bit I O DSP and 34 bit accurate internal processing All major camera functions are processed in the digital domain including knee gamma detail matrix and color correction The intelligent continuous automatics function provides automatic control of black levels and black shading Each imager provides black reference signals that are used to monitor
50. completely flicker free picture but it introduces an increased level of motion blur Use this setting only in lighting conditions with extreme light amplitudes IS Note This Extreme preset uses a different internal flicker reduction algorithm than the Good Fair and Poor presets IS Note It is not recommended that 50 100 and 150 Hz video modes are used with 60 Hz lighting and similarly it is not recommended that 60 120 and 180 Hz video modes are used with 50 Hz lighting 5 10 Black stretch The black stretch function changes the level of detail in the shadow areas of the picture without effecting the rest of the picture Set the Black stretch switch at the front left side of the camera to the On position to switch on the black stretch function Go to the VIDEO BLACK BLACKSTRETCH item to adjust the black stretch level from O to 99 When black stretch is switched on the Non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 67 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 11 Auto skin detail Use skin detail to change the detail level in a selected color range Decreasing the detail level of a person s skin color softens only the skin tones But not only skin colors can be selected for example decrease the detail level of a soccer field to accentuate the soccer players or increase the skin detail level to accentuate a rough surface Carry out the Auto skin detail procedure as f
51. e Menu Menu switch volume time select rotary control Switch button control Power switch o VIN zi 32 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 3 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 and the Select button which are both located at the front of the camera Figure 4 1 Menu control buttons M Exp White Clean VTR start shift Time Bal scan Audio Level 02 Menu select Menu rotary button control The functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub menus There are seven different menus that are listed in the main menu as follows Viewfinder VF menu Lens menu Video menu Install menu Files menu Security menu Diagnostics menu Service menu 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 IS Note Some of the menu items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 33 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 3 1 Entering the System menu Press the Select button after the camera is switched on the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder Press the Select button again whil
52. e connected to the EH amp S Department In addition information concerning Grass Valley s environmental policy can be found at www grassvalley com about environmental policy nn i LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 7 Important information Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference Regularly check the Grass Valley website www grassvalley com for new updates of this and other user s guides During installation and operation of this equipment local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation The appropriate servicing authority must then be informed For example safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Cautions and Warnings Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property
53. e eyepiece 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 4 Viewfinder wide angle eyepiece 2 3 2 LDK 5390 10 Left eye adapter A left eye adapter is optionally available 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 5 Viewfinder left eye adapter 22 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 2 Installation 2 4 AJ MC700 Microphone To attach the optional microphone to the camera proceed as follows 1 Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw 2 of the microphone support bracket 1 on the viewfinder and open 2 Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark 5b in the tube 3 Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards Mount the microphone as straight as possible 4 Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder fit into the rims
54. e this text is showing the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder Figure 4 2 Main menu gt Menu off exec VF Lens Video Install MENU MAIN 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 A cursor shows your position in the menu The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down 4 3 2 Finding your way Use the Rotary control to move the cursor through the menu items If a double arrow gt gt is visible then pressing the Select button 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 e 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 3 Lens menu gt Lens type Std Auto lris On Peak Average 65 Auto iris setp 35 Mom iris setp 50 MENU LENS 34 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera
55. ecting monitoring signal iiis sad ak ada id RR ERG 45 AS USING a dioussz sido ir er e SR er d 46 ad MALCOM 2 se eb t Mt a cron oe et I Ro e Ru qu ROS OA NUS 47 44 5 COMMUNICATION 22 5 iid e e CASS RES S 48 M naging files rel eek Jeane Arnage A EE 49 ALBA Scene TSS co isos at eec em MY p V PENES 49 4 8 2 Operators Re ers etes etui o aet V LA RE 49 7 8 3 Standard files i scs oe uere aga 49 484 Customer standard files s sx uou RR du Rb dg os 50 Access and sec rity ics sss s RR b ERR LR x Rey Ie ken 51 aga Useril vel isi s stat SERRA ERA ARENA XA de we S 51 4 9 2 Selecting the user level 00 0 0c es 51 4 9 3 Disable Camera sse doen tip e de mt s Rh RR a s doa sk ER o 51 4 9 4 Camera CMS ss deeem eee Pep E e peer eee Pg e 51 4 9 5 ACCESS CONO a ied amp td ent Peta t ra n etd 52 4 9 6 Camera card Slot use ic ute A lo b ime Es 53 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 Video acquisition MOAeS ooooocccoo ne 55 VISO SENOS a e A Gy cages RI ELI 56 BZ COVE ici ida Peed Sk gees Sag teased oda ter E 56 5 227 Standard SCttinGs vta au A REN DAD RANA Ws TAO NUS 56 5 2 8 Non standard IndICator iai i sucus ren eta datada Pa ERES 56 Test signals er SO pete Minera teet se dE i E cats 57 Cr pP EEUU 58 BAT Gan Selection aoo d emnt d Rc at ee c dte de CR Sd 58 5 4 2 Malal AN ii enr tA Wa pP IA ra 58 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 bib Optical filters e uero A exte ER ERE pau
56. eletllte oles tte teet to b ence s rt er stp 75 6 1 9 Security Menu str cture verser Ea e pr OY eG A ee iw aw aes 75 6 1 9 Diagnostics Menu Str ctUIG cuc wd eee rates oe edo A A A AA 76 61 10 Servicemen Strt En exuere rete reu ee be Sa es 77 6 22 MentconteniS ies it ss Seem uude deme npe Sa etre Be ides 78 6 21 Viewfinder miens loas data P REPIN Y Idee EE IM PRESA URN Ree ants 78 6 22 eris tenue e eer etes M Oe E Gace Seat Ros b e RR DAR d 80 02 33 Videodnenus sx oux rue ou ueri te ks 81 6 24 instalimet age ate ty a ln ets Mr eet at eto cic al tb oorr ata 86 62 5 JElles meri a rnt EE 90 6 2 0 SECURITY menu icr A REA RIP P ERU A ERE I A Tana 91 6 2 7 Di gnostics menu sse ae de lb re pia red pP A GP NY PW 92 6 2 8 SOCIE Ue cc cp ordures ek pci Pd lara hos de dd 94 Chapter 7 Connectors 7 1 Cameras head xe e i dcus ste ig x tex QR RARE Beetle dar a da alt 97 7 1 1 Connectors on the LDK 8300 camera head oana aaan aaa aaa aaa aaa auaa 97 7 2 Connectors on the LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter o ocoooccoocoonocooo 100 Chapter 8 Specifications 8 1 Specifications for LDK 8300 camerahead 0 0 eee eee 105 Sell Technical tact d ded we teet e utere t Reto ene Late wx play Banke tras m8 105 831 2 DIMENSIONS Es GER us Senter Ge eG hee ce Beet ns S c 107 8 2 Specifications for LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter oooocooococoocrnocn noo 108 S21 Technical aos rue eut Ihe t uec BEE I Sr E E eC n d st
57. er switch of the camera to the on position n 3 Allow a few moments for the camera to perform a self test and for the system to establish communications IS Note To switch the camera to stand by set the Power switch of the camera to the position 4 1 2 Controlling the camera There are several ways of controlling the camera e Using a Master Control Panel MCP 400 connected to the C2IP network or Base Station e Using an Operational Control Panel OCP 400 connected to the C2IP network or Base Station e Using the switches on the camera itself e Using the menu system to select functions IS Note If you cannot access some camera functions or you wish to restrict access refer to Access and security on page 51 2 22 m HQ HETe C C HXG Ht LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 31 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 2 Location of controls 4 2 1 Camera head controls Figure 4 1 Camera head controls Zoom contro Tally indicator ED Tally indicator AUS isa Gain Assignable Standard B Assignable V shift balah scan switch buttons file button button switch switch button ZA N WA A SV Exp Whitg Clean d 1 HN hift Time B scan 77 SET M INEA Black stretch switch Color temp witch Color bars Audio Exposur
58. era FocAst Focus assist function Selects behaviour of RET Lens switch momentary or alternating Assigns a function to RET Lens switch Zoom Viewfinder zoom function EXT switch to external signal select source with switch at the rear of the camera Selects behaviour of RET2 Lens switch momentary or alternating Selects behaviour of the Option switch on the control panel of the 2 inch viewfinder Selects channel to use with the left button under the handgrip User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 89 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 5 Files menu Files menu Values Description Level File Store scenefile FileSelect Standard SCam1 4 Selects a standard camera stored or card User2 SCard1 20 new file stored scene file to be restored Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the User2 Selected scenefile Recall scenefile FileSelect Standard SCam1 4 Selects a standard camera stored or card User1 SCard1 20 new file stored scene file to recall Recall exec Recalls the selected scene file to the User camera Overwrites current scene settings Store oper file FileSelect Standard OCam1 4 Selects a standard camera stored or card User1 OCard1 20 new file gt s
59. era 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 5 2 3 Non standard indicator The non standard indicator in the viewfinder the lights when one of the following conditions occur Exposure time is not set to the nominal value Black stretch is on Extended auto iris is on AWC or FL50 FL60 color temperature is on 56 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 3 Test signals The left front side panel of the camera has a Color bars switch for switching on a color bar test signal The color bar is the standard test signal that is used to set up and check the camera before use When the color bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to Off e Black stretch e White limiter e Zebra e Safe area VF e Cadre VF The lens iris closes automatically when the color bar is switched on LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 57 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 4 Gain 5 4 1 Gain selection Depending on the available light level it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera Setting the gain level higher may introduce more noise into the image The gain is selected via the Gain switch on the left fro
60. era to a 0 6 Vpp HD tri level reference input signal Teleprompter output Base Station connected This socket supplies the 1 0 Vpp teleprompter video signal coming from the Base Station Auxiliary connector Fischer 11 pin female Pin Description 5 VL 0 VL ANO AN1 Not connected On Air Not connected Private Data Cam to BS GND o o Oo of C N Private Data BS to Cam o GND Shield Private data input signals 0 0 8 VDC 1 gt 2 4 VDC max level 12 VDC input impedance gt 100 kQ baud rate 2400 bits s nom 4800 bits s max Private data output signals CMOS levels 5 VDC output impedance lt 1 kQ Analog outputs ANO and AN1 output level O to 5 VDC output impedance 100 Q LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 103 Chapter 7 Connectors Tracker connector Mic level 64 dBu 24 dBu switchable Pin Description Mic impedance 600 O E Or Air return Intercom output level 0 dBu nom Tracker microphone return 6 dBu max Intercom output impedance lt 200 Q Tracker microphone input Production tracker Fischer 11 pin female Sidetone engineering tracker Intercom return Program sound tracker Cameraman microphone o MO N OD Aaj A J N Tally control tracker CMOS level Rout 1 KQ 10 12 VDC Imax 100 mA
61. f these buttons are set in the INSTALL gt BUTTONS menu 4 4 1 Side panel Location Control Possible assignments SW1 SW2 Std ecall Sw1 Intercom Call Call Switch to external video signal 1 Ext1 Switch to external video signal 2 Ext2 Sw2 Extended Auto Iris Elris Focus Assist FocAst Switch to external video signal 1 Ext1 Switch to external video signal 2 Ext2 4 4 2 Front Location Control Possible assignments VTR Start V Exp WhiteClean VTR startshift Time Bal scan mE Audio Level Select U 7 5 U VTR Start e Production intercom Prod Engineering intercom Eng Viewfinder zoom Zoom Switch to external signal 1 Ext1 Switch to external signal 2 Ext2 4 4 3 Lens Location Control Possible assignments VTR RET button button VTR button Production intercom Prod Engineering intercom Eng e Viewfinder zoom function Zoom Switch to external video signal 1 Ext1 Switch to external video signal 2 Ext2 RET button Viewfinder zoom function Zoom Switch to external video signal Ext 36 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 4 4 Handgrip button Location Control Possible assignments Left button Production intercom Prod Engineering intercom Eng the right handgrip button is always assigned to switch to external v
62. hannel volume control only active when the A adjacent control switch is set to Rear Intercom microphone routing switch Prod Program channel Vw volume control o 2 a Engineering channel volume control c En Production intercom volume control switch Use this 2 position switch 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 microphone routing switch This 3 position switch routes the camera operator s intercom microphone signal to Engineering Eng position latched or production Prod position momentary or turns it off middle position The VTR Start button at the front of the camera or the VTR button on the lens can be assigned to send this intercom signal to production regardless of the position of this switch Intercom headset volume controls e Prod adjusts the volume of the production signal to the camera headset when selection Switch is in the REAR position e Prog adjusts the volume of the programme signal to the camera headset e Eng adjusts the volume of the engineering intercom signal to the camera headset 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
63. iber connection local power and hybrid to single mode optical converters needed 3 2 High speed configuration Portable camera To obtain a high speed output the camera must be connected to the LDK 4583 High Speed HD Fiber Base Station A hybrid or single mode fiber connection is used between the camera and the base station while operational control uses the C2IP network and units The Base Station supplies a triple phase high speed HD signal for a recording system Note When the camera is locally powered the LDK 5308 EFP and LDK 5305 5 inch viewfinders cannot be used LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 29 SuperXpander Chapter 3 Configurations A camera head with an LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter can be mounted in the LDK 4488 SuperXpander using the SuperXpander s fiber configuration This enables large box lenses to be used with the camera The LDK 4021 7 inch HDTV or LDK 4025 LCD viewfinder can be mounted on the SuperXpander The camera with the HD Fiber adapter connects to the SuperXpander via a flying lead The power supply for the camera is supplied via this lead IS Note Refer to the user s guide of the LDK 4488 SuperXpander for the installation of a SuperXpander configuration Figure 3 1 High speed configuration gt HD SDI out A gt HD SDI out B gt Viewfinder out HDMI out AES EBU Audio in 2 ch Audio mic 1 in Audio mic 2 in lt Front mic i
64. iber optic cable precautions Fiberoptic cables and connectors are easily damaged take the following precautions into account Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the cable Avoid kinks in the cable Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force even momentarily Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets n fiberoptic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors immediately after disconnecting a cable Keep the dust caps clean m _ m tr LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 11 Cleaning fiber optic connectors N WARNING Always switch off power before cleaning the connectors A N WARNING Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber optic transmission Fiberoptic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated and unmated it is essential that fiberoptic users develop the necessary discipline to always clean the connectors before they are mated Use a commerially available cleaning kit specifically de
65. ical filters to be able to white balance correctly The range of the auto white balance is so wide from 2500 K to 20000 K that there is never any need to use color filters to obtain the correct white Rotate the switches to move the optical filter wheels The lower large filter switch has four positions 58 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup Position Filter 1 Clear 2 ND 1 4 filter 2 stops 3 ND 1 16 filter 4 stops 4 ND 1 64 filter 6 stops The higher smaller filter switch also has four positions 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 in the viewfinder lights when an ND Neutral Density filter is selected 5 6 Color temperature For true color reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the color temperature The standard file setting is 3200 K normally used for tungsten and indoor lighting Two other reference color temperatures are available 5600 K for outdoors clouded conditions and 7500 K for outdoors clear blue skies The memory positions FL50 FL60 AW1 and AW2 are available to store the results of the auto white measurement process The memory positions store measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front The FL position
66. ideo signal Left handgrip button mmm m A A A 5 M LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 37 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 5 Viewfinder preferences Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences adjust viewing parameters select markers message boxes and on screen display times in the vF menu Figure 4 4 Viewfinder controls a N Tally on off Zebra on off VF Option Switch switch switch Tally Zellra Option Dioptre Crispening Contrast Brightness adjustment ring C control control control pe 4 5 1 Tally on off switch The red Tally indicator 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 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 in the viewfinder lights When the studio ISO signal is received the MEDIA indicator lights 4 5 2 Zebra exposure indication The Zebra function displays a zebra pattern in the viewfinder in areas where highlights occur This diagonal line pattern warns you that the area affected has risen above a preset le
67. ir Reverse Scan Reverse Scan Off On Turns reverse scan on or off UserO Scene Mode Horiz Vert Both Selects reverse scan mode UserO Scene Horiz the image is flipped horizontally Vert the image is flipped vertically Both the image is flipped both horizontally and vertically Exposure Lighting 10 10 0 Sets the exposure correction to fine adjust User1 Scene for ambient lighting frequency when exposure mode is 50 Hz or 60 Hz Clean Scan Cl Scan Mode Extended Normal Selects clean scan mode User1 Normal VAR2 on OCP MCP shutter is running no smear Extended VAR1 on OCP MCP shutter is not running more accurate clean scan but possible vertical smear Value 50 8 125 0 Hz 50 Hz Select clean scan frequency User1 61 0 150 0 Hz 60 Hz or 19 6 79 ms 50 Hz 16 3 6 6 ms 60 Hz Units Hz mSec Selects display units for clean scan User1 Gain Preset Gain dB 3dB 6dB Selects gain value for preset User2 Oper LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 87 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Install Values Description Level File Gain dB Gain dB Gain dB AutoWhite Awb Speed Awb Gain Timing H Phase V Shift V Shift Level PCI id Main text insert Extern Output Buttons Ext2 Assign Sw1 SW1 Control Sw2 SW2 Control VTR Start 3dB 6dB 9dB 6dB 9dB 12dB 12dB 15dB 18dB 0 99
68. ite measurement process iris is set to Auto and 9096 and the knee is turned off IS Note Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits 62 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 7 Color correction 5 71 Use color correction to adjust hue saturation and luminance of partial areas of the color spectrum of the image Typical applications include live sports or news productions Up to six color areas can be set up and corrected at the same time Figure 5 2 Color correction shown on the color wheel Color hue shift 180 to 4180 Color hue width 22 5 to 360 Setup using the VF menu Carry out the following steps to set up the color corrector in the VF menu 1 In the VIDEO gt COLCORR menu set the item CORRECTOR to On Go to the item SET and select one of six Color Correction sets 2 3 Setthe item SET ONOFF to On to activate the selected set 4 Select a color area by changing the COLOR and WIDTH items The color can be selected in steps of 22 5 on the color wheel The color area width can be enlarged by setting the WIDTH item The color width can be varied between 22 5 and 360 5 You can view the selected color area set the item VIEW CC to On Make sure to turn it off before going on air 6 Now make adjustments of the selected color area by changing the HUE color hue SAT color sat
69. ive Gt 20 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2 2 Viewfinder mounting 2 2 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 counterclockwise 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 3 Viewfinder positioning LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 21 Chapter 2 Installation 2 3 2 inch viewfinder accessories 2 3 1 LDK 5390 00 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 angl
70. ker style Marker shading Ind white Ind black Display Menu time Rotary Speed Notch EXT On Off On Off On Off Off Fitr QoS On Off 16 9 15 9 14 9 4 3 On Off 15 9 14 9 4 3 Dot Shad Both Shad Black 0 99 70 0 99 30 On Time 3 30 10 1 10 5 On Off Turns the focus indicator in the viewfinder on or off This indicator shows the focus distance of the lens 0 close up 99 infinity Turns the focus indicator in the viewfinder on or off This indicator shows the focus distance of the lens O close up 99 infinity Note when the Focus indicator is turned on the Iris indicator is turned off Turns the iris indicator in the viewfinder on or off This indicator shows the F stop value of the iris opening of the lens Note when the Iris indicator is turned on the Focus indicator is turned off Selects information displayed at the bottom right of the viewfinder Off no indicator is shown Fitr selected optical filter is shown OoS Quality of service bar is shown only when a Wireless adapter is installed Turns the safe area marker on or off This marks the screen area that represents 80 of the whole viewfinder picture Selects the aspect ratio of the safe area marker Turns the cadre marker on or off Sets the aspect ratio of the cadre marker Sets the style of the cadre marker Dot dotted lines Shad shaded areas B
71. l to production channel Cam Mic Gain OdB 40dB Selects gain of camera operator s intercom User Oper mic Cam Mic Power Off On Turns 12V bias Tee power to camera User Oper operator s intercom mic on or off Prod volume Front Rear Selects volume control used to adjust User Oper Production channel volume Cam PROD Off Left Right Both Selects the camera operator s ear muff s User Oper for the production channel Cam ENG Off Left Right Both Selects the camera operator s ear muff s User Oper for the engineering channel Cam PROG Off Left Right Both Selects the camera operator s ear muff s User Oper for the program channel Cam TRACK Off Left Right Both Selects the camera operator s ear muff s User Oper for the tracker channel Cam TRACK Level 0 99 50 Sets tracker signal level in the camera User Oper operator s headphones Track Mic To Off Cam Eng Prod All Selects the tracker mic routing User Oper Track Mic Gain OdB 40dB Selects gain of camera Tracker s intercom User Oper mic Track Mic Power Off On Turns 12V bias Tee power Tracker s mic on User Oper or off Track Source Eng Side Selects engineering intercom or tracker s User Oper mic sidetone for tracker s headphone Audio Audio ip mode Ch1 Ch182 Selects audio input mode Channel 1 or User1 Oper Channel 1 and 2 Only when a Wireless adapter is installed Audio Gain Mode Loc Ext Selects audio gain mode User 1 Oper LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide
72. l transport case Both your camera and its accessories are sensitive equipment so it is important to protect these against damage when transporting it To do this a universal transport case is optionally available for the camera lens viewfinder and some accessories Figure 2 10 Universal transport case user s guide packing inserts Bh top light tripod plate additional power supplies supply unit The camera is packed in the case as shown in the figure above This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport Turn the LDK5302 60 2 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 inserts for your particular configuration P Caution To prevent damage always remove the lens from the camera head before transporting LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 27 Chapter 2 Installation 2 9 Packing for return If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley service centre If the original packing can no l
73. le 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 50 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 9 Access and security 4 9 1 User level 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 9 2 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 critical 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
74. m Status System Unknown HD HD HS Displays the system configuration User 2 SD Illegal Camera Unknown HD HD HS Displays the camera configuration User 2 SD Illegal Head HW Unknown HD HD HS Displays the camera head hardware User 2 SD Illegal configuration Adaptor Unknown HD HD HS Displays the adapter configuration User 2 SD Illegal Basestation Unknown HD HD HS Displays the base station configuration User 2 SD Illegal LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 93 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 8 Service menu Service menu Value s Description Level File Test Signal Test Signal Off On Turns video test signal on or off User3 Test Input DacO DVP Selects test input point Service Test Select SawT Step Selects test waveform type at DVP User3 Test Select SawT Bars Selects test waveform type at DAC O Service LPC Off On Turns Leaking Pixel Correction on or off Service BPC Off On Turns Black Pixel Correction on or off Service Calibrations 3200K Off On Runs 3200K calibration procedure Service 3200K Reset Fact Cust Selects reset mode for 3200K calibration Service H Phase Front 0 255 128 Sets horizontal phase for front Service 94 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 95 Chapter 6 Menu struc
75. menu Tracker intercom A tracker can connect a headset to the side of the adapter to receive the intercom channels from the Base Station and the camera operator s microphone signal The tracker s microphone signal is passed to the camera operator and to the Base Station LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 47 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 75 Communication Call button Press this momentary button to send a signal to the control panels calling for attention The ND RE indicator in the viewfinder shows when a call signal is sent or received The call button can also be used to playback a voice mail message that has been recorded in the Base Station Press once to start playback press again to stop Data channel The Aux connector on the side of the adapter provides analog control signals and allows 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 Tracker tally 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 im d ro M
76. mera is on air when a scene file is recalled then the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air 4 8 2 Operator files The FILES menu also allows the recall of the operator file stored in the camera OCAM1 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 file factory or customer defined is stored in the camera IS 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 standard file is also made in this menu 4 8 3 Standard files The green STD button 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 m A IM A HAR r nD LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 49 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 8 4 Customer standard files You can define a customer standard file for the standard scene file and for the standard operator s fi
77. mmunication BS Connected Yes No Displays base station connection status User2 C2IP Panels 0 99 Displays amount of C2IP control panels User2 connected to the camera Cam Config INVALID 4000MK2 Displays camera system configuration User2 5000 6000 6200 8000 Camera ID XXXXXXX Displays camera indentification code User2 Camera Number 0 99 Displays logical camera number in the User2 network Adaptor type None Triax Fiber Displays type of the attached camera User2 Wireless Non Triax adapter Sensor Voltage OK NotOK Displays sensor voltage status User2 Shutter Run Run Off Displays shutter run status User2 Front Power OK NotOK Displays front imager power status User2 Y Carrier OK NotOK Displays Y carrier status User2 Cam 12NC HHRHH Displays last 4 digits of the camera 12NC User2 Cam Version version Displays camera version Service Cam Status 0 99 Displays camera status User2 Adap 12NC HHH Displays last 4 digits of the adapter 12NC User2 Adap Version lt version gt Displays adapter version Service Adap Status 0 99 Displays adapter status User2 Cam Temp Head temp C 55 128 Displays camera head temperature in C User2 Head temp F 67 262 Displays camera head temperature in F User2 Head fan V n n Displays camera head fan voltage User2 Head fan Off Var Displays camera head cooling fan status User2 Adaptor temp C 55 128 Displays adapter temperature in C
78. n lt gt Intercom headset i o Reference in Teleprompter out lt 12 VDC in gt Scriptlight out 12 VDC 3 Utility out 12 VDC 1 54 gt Tracker out gt Aux out LDK 8300 HD LDK 5880 HD Fiber High Speed Camera Adapter camera head LDK 4021 7 inch viewinder LDK 8300 HD LDK 5880 HD High Speed Fibercamera camera head adapter LDK 4488 SuperXpander gt HD SDI out 3x gt CVBS viewing out Text out lt Tally signal lt gt Private data EXT SD video in SD RGB YUV SDI out uH in C2IP Camera Control gt Audio 2 out Ethernet Infrastructure lt gt Intercom i o eee gt Monitoring out LDK 4583 HD Fiber High Speed Base Station E OCP 400 Operational MCP 400 Master Control Panel Control Panel E Playback Controller Monitoring Standard PGM output output 1 5 Gb s for slow motion playback Harddisk recorder 30 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 1 Using the camera Attach a lens viewfinder microphone and any other accessories to the camera Attach the Hybrid fiber cable or supply the adapter with power 4 1 1 Switching on the power 1 On the Base Station set the master power switch to the on position I The green power light lights 2 Setthe camera Pow
79. ns it is recommended to examine the lighting conditions and set the camera s flicker reduction presets accordingly There are two locations were the lighting presets can be set Inthe Operational Control Panel OCP 400 and the Master Control Panel MCP 400 in the INSTALL gt EXPOSURE gt LIGHTING menu Inthe Base Station in the VIDEO gt LIGHTING menu There are five presets to adjust the camera to accommodate different lighting conditions Switching to Poor results in an almost flicker free picture In most cases this will be the preset to start with if flicker is visable in the Optimal preset Fine tune the light accommodation by switching to Poor or Fair presets if other artifacts become noticeable Optimal default For daylight and non alternating or high frequency artificial lighted environments Each field has the same video level and flicker reduction is not necessary Good For artificial lighting with minor amplitude changes Examples are environments lighted with incandescent or well balanced three phase lighting Use this preset also when daylight and artificial light with alternating effects are combined Fair For artificial lighting with significant amplitude changes for example fluorescent lighted environments Poor For artificial lighting with major amplitude changes Examples are environments lighted with HMI MHD gas discharge lamps or neon light Extreme Results in a
80. nt side of the camera 1 When this switch is pressed initially the current value of the gain in dB is displayed in the viewfinder 2 Holding the switch in the up or down position for a short moment selects one of the five master gain settings O and The actual value of the gain in dB is assigned to these symbols in the INSTALL menu The Gain indicators in the viewfinder light to indicate the value selected The and indicators light both when the gain is Preset Gain can be set to 6 or 3 dB 0 is always O dB can be set to 3 6 or 9 dB can be set to 6 9 or 12 dB is always 12 dB 5 4 2 Variable gain The gain switch can also be used to vary the gain continuously between ts minimum and maximum value 1 Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until you see the value in the viewfinder change in steps of 0 1 dB 2 Release the switch when you reached the value you want This exits the value selection mode 3 Using the switch momentarily again sets the gain to the nearest standard value 5 5 Optical filters 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 at the top front of the camera These filters can be used for example to control depth of field or exposure levels The camera does not need color opt
81. of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Grass Valley and Infinity are trademarks of Grass Valley Inc All other tradenames referenced are service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user s guide updates and additional information about your broadcast product www grassvalley com Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Welcome ot OHNE RI 13 1 151 About this mantual tostada ia dE Sn 13 11 2 Helated doc rments oe tet ENDE ERAT MN 13 Technology i ple ge ela a EN dea P I4 abe d ilg 14 ded S ED IBIagOeES oui sott tbe Ida fth et do et don a 14 1 2 2 Digital processing ue e ped Ry eroe e tese Ya Vea uen A 14 15 2 3 EO6usiassiSte d eee e dete etre pec a ERR e er EA 14 12 4 Acquisition formats xus reuera kre ep med A xa i 15 12 5 Anylight M antiflicker System ios ous d st oc ded pei dua 15 1 2 6 HD Fiber tFanSMiISSIOMs sauer autero re OE ere OI e IP E GRE Set 15 12 7 LDKA4583 BD Fiber Base Statlon x cene kommen Red 15 1 2 8 LDK 4488 SuperXpander and LDK 4489 Xpander o oooooccocccoococ o 15 Main feat less x lid a dass de AO RP ADAE RS E E EE 16 AGCCESSOMES st osa li a NLERERTG GARE AXE NEN IM NEM 17 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 1 2 8 2 9 Mounting a lens e osor
82. ollows 1 2 3 In the VIDEO gt SKIN gt SKIN menu select the memory position skin 1 or skin 2 not 1 2 Place the cursor in front of the VIDEO gt SKIN gt AUTO item Press the Select button The following appears in the viewfinder 8 4 Neon ec ASKIN window 55 Point two small black boxes at the intended surface Press the Select button to start the measurement procedure the iris is set to Auto The process running message appears C o o oc ASKIN running 5 When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message appears in the viewfinder Adjust the skin detail level with the VIDEO gt SKIN gt SKIN LEVEL item Decrease the value below 50 to soften the selected area Increase the value above 50 to add extra detail 68 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 Menu structure The structure of the main menus and their submenus are shown on the following pages The first column shows the user level 0 to 3 You only see menu functions whose user level is equal to or less than the user level set on your camera Where appropriate the default value of the function in the standard factory file is shown after the function 6 1 1 Top menu structure Viewfinder menu Lens menu Video menu Install menu Files menu Security menu Diagnostics menu Service men
83. onger be used the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials 1 Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic 2 Useastrong 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 Sealshipping container securely 5 Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling 28 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 3 Configurations Chapter 3 Configurations 3 1 Introduction To obtain a high speed output the camera must be connected to an LDK 4583 High speed Base Station A hybrid or single mode fiber connection is used between the camera and the base station while operational control uses the C2IP network and units The High speed Base Station supplies a triple phase high speed HD signal for a recording system To control the configuration an OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected via the C2IP camera control network or directly to the Base Station using a cross over Ethernet cable Additionally an MCP 400 master control panel can be connected to the C2IP network The configuration can be powered either from the Base Station via the hybrid fiber cable or locally with the mains power supply connected directly to the SuperXpander Optical transmission options are using a hybrid fiber connection or Using a single mode f
84. ontal bar disappears IS Note This function is only available when the camera is used in the stand alone mode It is not active when the camera is genlocked or on air amp Tip You can also use V shift to remove any color shifts that might occur when shooting pictures produced by DLP type devices 5 8 4 Clean scan When shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera s use the Clean Scan function to avoid horizontal bars in the picture 1 Press the Clean Scan button 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 to change the value and so remove the noise bar 3 If amore accurate adjustment is required set the CL SCAN item to EXTENDED Set the mode to NORMAL if a smear effect occurs 4 Set the UNIT item to the preferred read out Hz or mSec When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function The Exposure time returns to its previous non variable setting When Clean Scan is on the Non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights IS Note Avoid shooting highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect 66 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 9 Anylight Under artificial light conditio
85. orr White Limiter Shading Nn o M M WU C U Y CO CQ C0 COO QOO C0 COO COO n DANnNnNnNNANHDANAHAANnNHDAAVN COD Curve Preset Master Red Green Blue Matrix Saturation R gt G B gt G Mat Gam Corrector CC view Set Set OnOff Color Width Hue Sat Lum Name Smoothing Reset CC White Limit On Master 80 White shading On HSawRed 50 HSawGreen 50 HSawBlue VSawRed VSawGreen VSawBlue HParRed HParGreen HParBlue VParRed VParGreen VParBlue LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 73 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 6 Install menu structure 3 Video mode Disable camera Intercom Audio Tally Exposure Gain preset AutoWhite Timing Private Data Buttons n SideTone Level Cam Mic Cam Mic Gain Cam Mic power Prod volume Cam PROD Cam ENG Cam PROG Cam TRACK Cam TRACK level Track Mic to Track Mic Gain Track Mic Power Track Source Onair Lamp Tally Lock Lighting Clean Scan Gain dB Gain dB Gain dB Awb Speed Awb Gain H Phase V Shift V Shift Level 50 Swt 40dB Off Front Both Both Both Both 50 O 40dB O 3dB 3dB 6dB 10 Audio Gain Mode Audio 1 Source Audio 1 Gain Audio 1 HPF Audio 2 Source Audio 2 Gain Audio 2 HPF Ext2 Assign Sw1 SW1 Control SW2 SW2 Control VTR Start VTR St Control VTR Lens VTR L Control RET Lens RET Control
86. oth dotted lines and shaded areas Sets shading style for the cadre marker when cadre marker style is set to Shad or Both Shading transparent area Black black area Sets the white level of the characters 0 low intensity 99 high intensity Sets the black shading level of the characters O black 99 no shading Selects the menu display to be permanently on or to disappear after a set time Sets the length of time the menu is displayed when the OSD mode is set to Time Adjust the sensitivity of the rotary control wheel Turns external notch filter on or off User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 0 User 2 User 2 User 2 User 3 User 3 User 0 Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper _ EE Um A A SSS LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 79 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Viewfinder menu Values Description Level File EXT AspectRatio 16 9 4 3 Aspect ratio converter for external video User QO Oper displayed in the viewfinder 6 2 2 Lens menu Lens menu Value s Description Level File Lens type Std WA Select a standard Std or wide angle WA UserO Oper type lens This setting affects the white shading compensation for the lens Autolris On Off Turns auto iris on or off UserO Peak Average 0 99 64 Sets
87. oving objects rotating 1 1000 for fast moving objects rotating 50 Hz shooting under 50 Hz lighting adjustable rotating 60 Hz shooting under 60 Hz lighting adjustable rotating 5 8 2 Lighting The exposure selection also includes lighting 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 Hz 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 m _ _ __ LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 65 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 8 3 Vertical shift V shift When monitors with almost the same display frequency as the camera s for example TV sets a horizontal black bar can be seen in the viewfinder This phenomenon occurs because the camera is blanking while the monitor is not The V shift switch shifts the camera blanking to sync it with the blanking of the monitor The V shift switch at the front of the camera is a momentary switch with a central rest position Hold the switch in the or position to until the horiz
88. r is installed Lens I F Analog Digital Select an analog or digital lens interface UserO l Lens I F State OK NotOK Displays the status of the lens interface UserO when a digital lens interface is used LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 80 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 3 Video menu Video menu Values Description Level File Colour temp Colour filter 0 99 50 This electronic colour filter varies the color User2 balance to obtain warmer or colder effects for the auto white memory positions It resets to 50 when the next automatic white balance process is carried out Col Temp Level 2500 20000 3200 Shows current variable colour temperature User2 Scene Detail Detail On Off Turns detail enhancement on or off Service Scene Level 0 99 30 Sets detail enhancement level User2 Scene Source Select R G R G Y Selects the source to be used for detail User3 Scene generation MORE Vert Detail 0 99 50 Sets the level of the vertical component in User3 Scene the detail signal Coarse Fine 0 99 5 Sets the coarseness of the detail User3 Scene enhancement 0 very fine Level 0 99 30 Sets detail enhancement level Service Scene Level dep 0 99 40 Sets the level above dark where the detail Service Scene function starts to work Noise Slicer 0 99 10 Sets the level of the noise slicer Service Scene Soft Detail Soft Detail On
89. ra WEE a 58 5 6 Colortemperature oooocoooc hr ren 59 5 6 1 Selecting the color temperature ooooccoccoo 60 5 6 2 Variable color temperature iliis es 60 5 6 3 Auto white balance aci os cy as e E a RO RACER DAC 61 5 7 Colorcorrection celi ek ee lcg depre p gum da d gna eaa da 63 bu Setup using the VEXSnBU s ea oat ot aah dd E cere d s dta o ad 63 5 7 2 Setup using the Operational Control Panel o o o o ooooooooo oo 64 5 8 Exposure time oi da tad Bae ERR RAE LI adi x 65 5 8 1 Selecting the exposure time liliis ses 65 5 9 2 HSIGhitlig s iet dct ged cud Sete dea fe da tent dde ot torial obtenir den dabo Acad aborto ted 65 5 8 3 Vertical shift Vsshift ooo soe deer ree ede er a qe exin 66 TA x oaa RO acr ROS e RO RR ROS NEC SUE REC RON DA AER ORC TRAGE 66 59 AnylightTM ecciesie rg eux dE E eii 67 5 10 Black Stretches o oreet ere e oed ee cte Rue e ld 67 5 11 Auto skin detail 22 22 nol ns 3G x GER XR eee is 68 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 Men str ct re ora Ree tue ere ED Id ES ues 69 6 11 Topsmenu structure oo sand Re CUORE S en d 69 6 1 2 Vi wfiridercmen Structure sica 70 6 1 9 lEens rmenusstElletuti s xus ete se epa Be ect da ebd bd oth ag dun 71 6 1 4 Video menu structure sls essa ae eae c e ey sc xq er 72 6 1 5 Video menu structure continued iles 73 6 1 6 Install iMenu structute oa scr Seer etr EC edes 74 6 1 7 Files mienust
90. reaker trips and shuts off power to all the units If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective actions before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power 44 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 72 Selecting monitoring signals Viewfinder display signal The viewfinder can display local from camera or external from Base Station video Two switches at the back of the adapter determine the signal that is displayed in the viewfinder Figure 4 6 Viewfinder signal display switches selection switch a en VF External signal Extl e Viewfinder display x switch The viewfinder display switch determines how the local and external signals are displayed in the viewfinder Loc displays the local signal Y only in the viewfinder Mix displays a mix 2A Y B of the local Y only and external signal or Ext displays the external signal When the viewfinder display switch is set to Mix or Ext the external signal selection switch determines which external signal from the Base Station is displayed in the viewfinder Ext displays external signal Ext1 or Ext2 displays external signal Ext2 or Ext3 see note below IS Note With HD fiber camera systems an extra external video channel Ext3 can be used Go to the INSTALL BUTTONS EXT2 ASSIGN menu and select Ext3 to use the Ext3 channel instead of Ext2 LD
91. ree dashes This can occur for example when a function is switched off The analog values associated with that function are then unavailable If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the Select button 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 to point to a new value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list If an analog 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 analog value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list 4 3 5 Undoing changes If you make changes to the video settings in the Systems menu and you decide not to keep them use the Standard button at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 35 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 4 Assigning user buttons The camera head has four assignable buttons two on the side panel SW1 and SW2 one on the lower front panel VTR start and one under the handgrip The operation of the RET and the VTR button on the lens can also be assigned The function and behaviour momentary or alternating o
92. rent 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 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 9 5 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 associated camera always gives direct access to the Security menu PIN code is not required 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 52 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 9 6 Camera card slot Insert your camera card into the slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera Slide the card in until it fits snugly A c
93. riable setting 2 XGL Asian and Sony reproduction advised to combine with M G setting Saturation 0 99 50 Sets saturation level for color matrix User2 Scene R gt G 0 99 50 Sets the red to green ratio Service Scene G gt R 0 99 50 Sets the green to red ratio Service Scene R gt B 0 99 50 Sets the red to blue ratio Service Scene B gt R 0 99 50 Sets the blue to red ratio Service Scene G gt B 0 99 50 Sets the green to blue ratio Service Scene B gt G 0 99 50 Sets the blue to green ratio Service Scene Mat Gam G M M G Selects the order of the matrix and gamma Service Scene functions G M first gamma correction then matrix M G first matrix then gamma correction advised to use when matching to cameras of other manufacturers ColCorr Corrector Off On Turns color corrector on or off All active User3 Scene sets are used when corrector is on LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents Video menu Values Description Level File CC view Off On Turn on to view the selected color area User 3 When CC view is on Skin detail view is turned off Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selects a color correction set User3 Set OnOff Off On Turns the selected color corrector set on or User3 off When turned off parameters can not be changed Color 0 359 99 0 Sets the color area by hue in steps of 22 5 User3
94. rom 2500 K to 20000 K When the switch is first pressed the viewfinder displays the current value Select a new value by scrolling up or down through the available values The Color temperature indicators in the viewfinder light to show which position is selected None of these indicators light when AWC is selected but the Non standard indicator lights The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured color temperature The range of the auto white balance is from 2500K to 20000 K 5 6 2 Variable color temperature The Color temperature switch on the left front side of the camera can also be used to vary the color temperature continuously between its minimum and maximum value 2500 K to 20000 K 1 Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until you see the value in the viewfinder change in steps of 10 K 2 Release the switch when you reach the value you want This exits the value selection mode 3 Using the switch momentarily again sets the color temperature to the nearest standard value E X c e RED 60 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 6 3 Auto white balance If the reference color temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto white procedure as follows Figure 5
95. s are 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 color balance is required under changing lighting temperatures sunsets indoors outdoors use In the auto white positions an electronic color filter can be adjusted in the VIDEO menu This varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects When an automatic white balance process is performed the electronic color filter is reset to its default value mmc m SS 9 M LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 59 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 6 1 Selecting the color temperature The up down Color temperature switch on the left front side of the camera allows a choice between Three preset color temperatures 3200 K 3 2 K for indoor lighting conditions 6600 K 5 6 K for outdoors clouded conditions 7500 K 75 K for outdoors clear blue skies Four memory positions FL50 memory position for 50 Hz fluorescent light matrix is set to CoolFL and exposure to 50 Hz FL60 memory position for 60 Hz fluorescent light matrix is set to CoolFL and exposure to 60 Hz AW1 memory position 1 AW2 memory position 2 An automatic continuous white position AWC continuous measurement f
96. se various kinds of optical reflections e Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Fiber cables Do not mix units from different types of camera systems Do connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer s camera system parts e Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages H M M M i 10 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Fiber optic transmission units CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Laser safety statement Europe Fiberoptic transmission units are classified as a CLASS 1 Laser Product according to EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser products Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions Laser safety statement US Fiberoptic transmission units are classified as a CLASS 1 Laser Product according to 21CFR 1040 10 of the US Food and Drug Administration FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health N WARNING Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location F
97. signed for fiberoptic connectors and follow the manufacturer s instructions carefully e The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules the interior walls of alignment sleeves and the interior and exterior of connector shells e For plugs the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid Cleaning sticks with a slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to detach them e For jacks it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding ferrules e Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles so it is important to clean both the insides and outsides e The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a transmitter or receiver e Mate the connector immediately Don t let the connector lie around and collect dust before mating e Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be mated with the connector Never insert any liquid into the ports 12 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 11 Welcome The LDK 8300 is a high speed HD multi format digital camera head using three 2 3 inch HD DPM sensors Combined with the Grass Valley LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter and the
98. 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 4 9 3 Disable camera The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unauthorised interference with the camera and provides an additional level of security Setting disable camera to ON is similar to using User level 0 to protect the settings of the camera 4 9 4 Camera cards Three camera cards are delivered with each camera There are two user s cards and one owner s card Figure 4 9 Camera cards TYPE OWNER CARD CAMERA CARD FACT NC 3922 407 24981 User Card Use waterproof marker or fill in COMPANY Owner s card User s card LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 51 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 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 card 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 diffe
99. 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 2 Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place 3 When the camera is mounted firmly the locking lever 5 swings around fully to the rear of the plate If the lever does not travel the full distance you should manually lock it into place 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 Figure 2 7 Tripod adapter plate Remove the camera from the tripod as follows 1 Open the locking lever 5 to free the rear stud 2 2 Press and hold the red locking lever 3 against the release handle 4 3 Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera 4 Pull the release handle 4 forward 5 Move the camera backwards and up 24 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 2 Installation 2 6 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 to get the best balanced shoulder position Figure 2 8 Shoulder pad LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 25 Chapter 2 Installation 2 7
100. tored operator file to be restored Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the User l selected operator file Recall oper file FileSelect Standard OCam1 4 Selects a standard camera stored or card User1 OCard1 20 new file stored operator file to recall Recall exec Recalls the selected operator file to the User camera Overwrites current operator settings Attributes FileSelect available files Selects a file to change its attributes User2 FileName file name Displays the selected file name User2 Attribute R W R Selects the attribute for the selected file User2 R W Read and write R Read only Card Name card name Displays the card name User2 Cardtype None Storage Owner Displays the type of inserted card User2 Serv 1 Serv 2 Unknown Free 96 0 99 0 Displays free space left on the card User2 Num Files 0 255 0 Displays number of files on the card User2 l Card Attr Cardname card name Changes name of the card User2 Format card exec Format card User3 Files Select SCard1 SCard2 Selects a file on the card User2 OCard1 OCard10 Delete exec Deletes the selected file User2 Filename name Changes name of the selected file User2 Attribute R W R Sets file attribute of the selected file User2 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 90 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 2 6 Security menu
101. ture and contents 96 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 7 Connectors Chapter 7 Connectors 71 Camera head 71 1 Connectors on the LDK 8300 camera head Figure 7 1 Camera connector location Viewfinder connector Lens interface connector VF Mon connector connector Front microphone connector LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 97 Chapter 7 Connectors VF connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 80 VDC 11 GND 2 Not connected 12 VF video 3 GND 13 Pb VF return 4 INTN D 14 Pr VF return 20 pin female VF 5 VF Ext video 15 GND connector 6 Not connected 16 Batt 7 VF video return 17 Batt 8 SDA D 18 Pb VF 9 SCL D 19 Pr VF 10 VF Ext video return 20 Shield RS 232 connector 1 5 Pin Description y 1 Not connected 00 0 6 9000 2 RxD N 3 TxD 6 9 4 DTR SubD 9 pin male connector 5 DGND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 12 VDC Front microphone connector 5 PE Microphone impedance 200 Q Pin Description B 1 itivi D 28 dB N 1 Audio shield Sensitivity range 70 to 28 dBm oN Aude ins Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase o with signal at pin 2 of audio output j Audio Return J 2 XLR 3 pin female connector N wo 98 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 7 Connectors VF Mon connector
102. u Viewfinder menu contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed Lens menu controls various aspects of the lens Video menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality Install menu contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of the camera Files menu allows values to be stored in scene and operator files and allows these files to be recalled as required Security menu 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 Diagnostics menu provides information on the current status of the camera No values can be changed in this menu Service menu contains service item for advanced camera configuration LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 69 Chapter 6 Menu structure and contents 6 1 2 Viewfinder menu structure Function name e VF Detail VF Monitoring H Level VF Detail Focus assist Zebra Zebra Center Cross Zebra mode Iris ind Zebra level 96 Focus Ind Zebra contrast Zoom Ind Box downright Safe area Safe area type Marker Marker type Marker style Marker shading Ind White Ind Black Display Menu Time Rotary speed Notch EXT EXT AspectRatio U 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 3 0 0 70 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 6 Menu structure
103. uration and LUM luminance items The transition between the corrected and uncorrected color area can be set to sharp medium or smooth using the the SMOOTING item Tip You can reset the color corrector by running the RESET CC item All color correction sets are reset to their nominal values LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 63 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 72 Setup using the Operational Control Panel Follow these steps to set up the color corrector on the OCP 400 1 With the control panel connected to the camera press the Color button on the panel in the video parameter section The Color menu is shown 2 Use the Next button to scroll to the Color Corrector menu Push the selection button to turn on the Corrector 3 The Color Corrector submenu appears There are two pages that can be accessed by using the Next and Prev buttons The first page contains the setup items Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the different setup items 1 Select the Color Correction set at the top left of the screen 2 Activate the selected set using the top left selection button When the set is not activated all items are blocked 3 Select a color area by changing the Color and Width parameters A preview of the color selection is shown on the bottom left of the screen 4 Adjust the Hue Saturation an Luminance of the selected color range Figure 5 3 Color corrector setup on the OCP 400 page
104. ut how to do this The LENS menu allows you to choose and if necessary adjust other parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences 4 6 1 Auto iris If required switch on the auto iris function in the LENS menu You can also select the parameters associated with Auto and Momentary iris in this menu IS Note When your lens has an auto iris switch make sure it is set to the On position 4 6 2 Extended auto iris The extended auto 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 IS Note Make sure that the SW2 button is assigned to Elris Extended Auto Iris in the INSTALL BUTTONS SW2 menu To switch on the extended auto iris function use the assignable button SW2 at the left front side of the camera When this button is pressed once the current value of the automatic extended auto iris function is displayed Press the button twice in quick succession to toggle between on and off When extended auto iris is on the Non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights and gain and exposure controls are blocked The parameters for the extended auto iris function can be set in the LENS menu QR Tip Use Extended Auto Iris to keep a constant depth of field while shooting ETE eee 42 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions
105. vel of the full scale video exposure Go to the VF ZEBRA menu to turn Zebra on or off and to set the video levels at which the Zebra function works 4 5 3 VF Option switch Not used 4 5 4 Viewfinder picture quality Adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls according to your preferences If you wish use the Crispening peaking control to adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder picture reduce the crispening when the gain is set to 38 LDK 8300 High speed HD camera User s Guide v4 0 Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4 5 5 Dioptre adjustment The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the Dioptre adjustment ring The range of the dioptre is 1 to 3 4 5 6 Viewfinder markers and LED indicators Figure 4 5 Viewfinder markers and indicators Gain preset indicators Top indicators Iris indicator or Focus indicator Zoom indicator A NM Y 45 Safe area 23 Cadre marker o marker Centre cross Message box Box downright Filter indicator or Quality of service indicator Color temperature Non standard indicators indicator Markers Go to the VF menu to select the markers you wish to see in the viewfinder The following markers can be set up Marker Description Cadre marker A dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 4 3 15 9 or 14 9 picture Safe area marker Encloses an area that represents 80 of the
106. z and 150 Hz 720p at 59 94 Hz and 50 Hz 119 88 Hz and 100 Hz 179 82 Hz and 150 Hz 1 2 5 Anylight anti flicker system The LDK 8300 incorporates Grass Valley s Anylight high quality anti flicker system which eliminates any perceived changes in light levels due to the uneven ratio between the camera scanning frequency and the alternating amplitude of artificial lights powered by mains frequency The system ensures constant video output levels at triple speed frame rates even under difficult artificial lighting conditions 1 2 6 HD Fiber transmission The LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 4 000 m 13 000 ft and beyond using industry standard fiber optic cable The communication facilities provide for two wire or fourwire high quality intercom signals Full camera control is provided via the Grass Valley C2lP Ethernet based control network 1 2 7 LDK 4583 HD Fiber Base Station The HD Fiber Base Station as well as providing high definition outputs optionally offers simultaneous high end SDTV outputs This facilitates a gradual and managed transition from SDTV to HDTV Together with LDK 4583 High speed Base Station the LDK 8300 provides a digital high speed output to the studio environment This 3x HD SDI connection can be supplied to an external disk recorder or recording system to obtain exceptional slow motion playback performance 1 2 8 LDK 4488 SuperXpander

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