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1. lntercom routing switch A 3 position switch that routes the camera operator intercom microphone signal to engineering ENG or production PROD or turns off the intercom The momentary VTR switch at the front of the camera or on the lens can be used to route the cameraman s intercom microphone signalto production regardless ofthe position of this switch Headset Production vol control selection A 2 position switch for the production intercom which selects control of the volume at the front of the camera 7 or control of the volume at the rear 3 Headset Production volume control This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the camera operator s headset when the selection switch 2 is in the REAR position Headset Programme volume control This control varies the volume of the programme intercom signal to the cameraman s headset Headset Engineering volume control This control varies the volume of the engineering intercom signal to the cameraman s headset Cameraman intercom connector Headsets with dynamic or electrete type microphones can be connected to this socket Headset Production volume control This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the camera operator s headset when the selection switch 2 is in the FRONT position Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 11 __Co
2. Gain preset gt gt Gain 5 SE 6 9 12 18 operator 6dB Gain S operator 12dB Gain S operator 18dB Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 A 11 INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter continued Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Autowhite gt gt Coltemp lt gt AW Awb speed Su 0 99 1 4 Awb gain Su 0 99 operator 10 Quick Smart Touch MOn notnstaled On meme D ee mms Basestation Tracker Channel 0 1 EI Inter Priva Lo m mem eS Prog Channel 0 1 2 Inter Priva operator Inter If a LDK 4500 Basestation is used this item is only an indication of the Basestation settings 12 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix FILES Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Store scenefile I pu File select SE SCAM1 4 SCARD 1 4 Recall scenefile gt gt File select 2 MEER NE EC ae od i NE RAT Soe i 2 084 Recall oper file gt gt i i peo x eet File select E not installed nocard Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 13 Menu text Installed Level Daysago 5 ago PIN code Customer files Store cust Scene Store cust Oper Store cust VTR Green Button gt gt level Run Hours
3. Master Scene 50 more gt gt Red scene 50 Green scene 50 Blue scene 50 Master scene 50 A 6 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix Menu text Gain Red Green Blue Knee Knee Knee Type Slope M Point M lt more gt Knee Limit Desaturation Desat Level Auto Point Auto Ref Gamma Gamma Master Red Green Blue User level VIDEO Menu continued Values Blocked if File Default Off gt E lt g knee var knee var knee lt gt var knee off desat off knee auto off knee auto off Off On w 22 2225095 42 29092929 009909 mm Nom Low Pre gamma lt gt Pre gamma lt gt Pre gamma lt gt Pre gamma lt gt Pre M oo z NIN olor gt W 9 55 lt 2 gt DEG lt CD D 5 5 gt lt gt Curve 4 4 ARD Gamma Matrix EBU RAI BBC B W Matrix SKIN 1 1 CFL VAR1 Skin VAR2 R G Matrix lt gt Var G R Matrix lt gt Var ps Matrix lt gt Var Matrix lt gt Var _ G B Matrix lt gt Var B G Matrix lt gt Var Matrix Gamma White Limit 1 White Limit scene Master m 0 99 Wh Limit scene 80 Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 A 7 Menu text Shading Shad
4. 1 64 stal star or position Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use the automatic white balance Note Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits Exposure Time switch This up down momentary switch gives a choice of eight exposure time settings These are Nom nominal setting Scan for shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera for shooting sync locked monitors 1 200 for fast moving objects 1 500 for fast moving objects 1 1000 for fast moving objects 50 Hz shooting with 50Hz lighting adjustable 60 Hz shooting with 60Hz lighting adjustable If an exposure time other than nominal is selected the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights Vertical Shift switch V Shift Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors with the same display frequency as the camera a horizontal black bar is seen in the viewfinder because the camerais blanking while the TV is not The V Shift switch shifts the camera blanking It is spring loaded with acentral rest position Holding the switch in the or position moves the bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in the viewfinder This function is only available when the camera is used in the stand allone mode and is not active when the camerais genlocked oron air VTR Start button In the triax mode this butto
5. Section 6 Operating the Menu System Because the LDK 200 offers such a wide range of functions this section describes the structure of the control system Appendix The appendix contains a list of the menu functions available on the camera ii Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 02 14 5 Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 Triax camera and how this translates into a practical useable camera It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it __Contents Technology 1 2 Features 1 4 Smart 1 3 Important Precaution S 1 5 Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 1 1 __Technology The LDK 200 Triax camera combines a multi role digital camera head using 2 3 inch CCD sensors with a triax adapter The result is a flexible camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an OB environment Camera Head The Frame Transfer CCD DPM sensor offers superior performance handle highlights of up to 600 The 2 3 inch sensors have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures Frame Transfer technology ensures that there is no lagnorsmear The Frame Transfer DPM sensor uses Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format of the sensors to be switched b
6. b The standard settings must be recalled c Adjustments must be made for ambient lighting Physical set up and power supply Attach lens viewfinder microphone and any other accessories to the camera as described in Section 2 Assembling the Units Connect the cable to the triax connector and the camera operator s headset to the headset socket on the rear panel of the camera Connect the audio microphone to either the audio socket on the right side of the camera or the socket on the rear The camera is powered by the base station via the triax cable Set the power switch on the left side of the camera to the on position Operator preferences With the owner card or the PIN code the user level The recommended minimum user level is 1 Setting the camcorder to level 0 is too restrictive for normal circumstances For full control set the level to 3 Viewfinder preferences Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences select markers message boxes and on screen display times Lens preferences Set up the lens according to the manufacturer s instructions Select the lens type from two predefined settings standard or wide angle Choose and if necessary adjust the iris parameters to suit the lens and your personal preferences Video preferences The camera is now ready for use however the ambient conditions must now be taken into account and the appropriate adjustments made on the camera Recall the
7. HI film gives a high contrast film like look which is ideal for outdoor location production HI film skin is the HI film setting with dual skin tone control incorporated for natural flattering close ups e LO film gives a low contrast film like look for studio production e LOfilm skin is the LO film setting with dual skin tone control incorporated for natural flattering close ups e Sepia creates a sepia tone look for atmosphere rich production The Matching category provides three files for camera matching e LDK 9x LDK 10 for matching to Philips LDK 9 LDK 10 LDK 90 and LDK 91 cameras e DVW xxx for matching to Sony camcorders e HL xxx for matching to Ikegami camcorders Each of these settings can be personalised and stored on a smart card Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 5 3 __ Bar The left side panel also contains a button for switching on the colour bar test signal The colour bar is a standard test signal which is used to set up and check the camera before use When the colour bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to the values listed below Black stretch Off White limiter Off Zebra Off Safe area VF Cadre Off __Gain selection Optical filter selection A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the incoming light The filters are selected via the filt
8. gt gt SECURITY Menu Values userO user3 0 30 Factory Customer Blocked if no owner card no PIN no owner card no PIN File Default BS Off no owner card no PIN no owner card no PIN no DVCPR no owner card no PIN pras ume Pe EC EPI no DVCPRO On Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix DIAGNOSTICS Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File ShutterRun FrontPower d Ok NotOk Triax DVCPRO IT ITW FT DPM 0 0 Camerahead Software Status 37 A 15 SERVICE Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Sawtooth _ Sawt Select PrPr Asic o o Prr ViPr Test ffOn Chroma ofi Off On On Calibrations gt gt E 2 Video ADC m Of Run 1 Sawtooth Off Run PreProc Off Run 3200K Off Run 3200 m CustFat gt Pulse comp mon 0 White shading Calib Params gt gt cr Tolerance 0 1 1 5 3 Shutter phase 30 30 7 ITSesocr 0 Log Data gt gt Dump Log Data 5 1 1 Clear log Data 16 Camerahead
9. 200 Triax Shooting Section 6 Using the Menu System Because the LDK 200 offers such a wide range of functions this section describes the structure of the control system It contains procedures for controlling the menu system and explains how to program the menu system for your personal preferences The menu structure and the methods of function selection are also explained __Contents 2 6 2 Systems 6 3 Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 6 1 Introduction Operationally the camerais very easy to use However because of the large number of functions available and the large number of set up options it may require some time for you to become familiar with them all We recommend that you spend time using the various controls and displays in order to discover the wide range of possibilities Read the instructions in this section carefully but also feel free to examine the various menus in detail In this way you will learn quickly to intuitively operate the camera System Menu On Off and selection button Rotary Control 6 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Operating the Menu System Systems Menu The system functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub menus 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
10. AC power supply AC power supply In this mode the camera is connected to a base station via a Triax adapter and cable Remote control of the camera is achieved by a remote control panel of the Series 9000 Control System This can be an operational control panel OCP connected to the base station The data communication between camera and base station is carried over the Triax cable 32 Operators Manual LDK 200 Triax Configurations Section 4 Location of Controls and Functions This section shows the physical location of the controls and connectors on the camera These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a quick reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect of the camera Contents PowerSupply inn eec mre 4 2 Viewfinder Indicators 4 9 Security and Access 4 3 PUNO eM EE 4 10 Video scrcas 4 4 oL Rm 4 11 Monitoring Functions 4 7 Control 4 12 2 2 4 8 Auxilary Functions 4 13 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 1 Power Supply sd jo soft oo Eng Progr Prod Power switch The power switch has two positions On Power to
11. Section 5 and to the lens manufacturer s documentation Note Always mountthe dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 2 3 1 5 inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1 5 inch viewfinder and microphone holder To mountthe 1 5 inch viewfinder proceed as follows a Loosen locking ring Q9 of viewfinder support bracket 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 b Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket c Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise as seen from rear so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support d Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket at the top right of the camera e Slide the microphone holder onto the viewfinder and secure with the knurled screw CAUTION Always fit the microphone holder as it functions as a safety stop for the viewfinder f To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder fit the eye piece cover to the rubber eyepiece Positioning the 1 5 inch viewfinder The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements a Loosen the locking ring As seen from the rear of the camera turning the locking ring counterclockwise move
12. Software Status 37 Appendix List of System Menu Functions Function Path in Menu Adaptor 12nc Type Version Software Status Aspect Ratio select Aspect Ratio source Audio Gain HP filter Bar switch Auto Iris switch Auto Iris setpoint Auto White speed Auto White gain Base Station Black Dynamic Black level level Blue level Green level Red Stretch level Calibrations Camera 12nc Boot version FPGA Matching Mic Gain Mic Phantom Software Status Version Communication Contour Auto Skin select Coarse Fine level level level Depend Knee Contour switch Noise Slicer Skin Contour Skin Contour level Skin Contour param Skin Contour select Skin Contour view Soft Contour level Soft Contour switch Source select Vertical level VF Contour Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Install Asp Ratio Install Asp Ratio Install Audio Install Audio Lens Lens Install Auto White Install Auto White Diagnostics Communication Video Black Video Black Master Video Black more Video Black more Video Black more Video Black Service Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Files Standard Files Install Install Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Video Skin Video Contour more Video Contour Video Contour more Video Video Contour more Video Skin Video Skin Video Skin more Video Skin Video Skin Vide
13. The signal displayed is as follows EXT Base Station external input 1 MIX Base Station external input 1 and camera Y signal mixed Note Switches and Q are disabled when the SuperXPanderis used Tally switch The tally switch is used to control the tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder When this switch is set to the ON position the tally indicator light when the camera is on air When this switch is set to the OFF position the tally indicator does not light when the camera is on air The tally swith does not control the tally indicator at the rear of the carrying handle O Tally indicators red The red tally indicators 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 indicator atthe front of the viewfinder does not light when the camerais on air if the tally switch is set to the OFF position Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 7 __ Viewfinder o Zebra switch This switch disables OFF position or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels Values for the zebra function are selected inthe VF menu The zebra pattern is switched off when the skin view is on Option switch This switch is included on the viewfinder to allow future features to be incorporated Brightness control Use this rotary control to adjust the bright
14. VTR Ret function These are located under the front of the carrying handle The instructions for mounting the zoom control unit and the function of the controls are supplied with the unit 2 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units _Microphone To attach the optional microphone AJ MC700 to the camera proceed as follows a Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw of the microphone support bracket on the viewfinder and open Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark in the tube Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder fit into the rims around the tube Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top Connectthe microphone cable to audio connector mic on the right side of the camera Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the camera and into clip at the side of the camera Pull and twist clip to open it Other microphones with a diameter of 21mm can also be used however ensure that the phantom power and the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera systems menu Refer to Section 6 for more information on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level Note W
15. camera is switched on Off Power to camera is switched off When you switch off the power the access rights that were obtained by the use of the PIN code are disabled andthe camera starts atthe assigned user level when switched on again e Power on indicator The power on indicator lights when poweris supplied to the camera and the camera power switch is on DC and Tally output socket This socket supplies 12Vdc 0 25V when the camerais inthe Triax mode maximum current 1 5A The socket also provides acces to an internal tally switch When the camerais on air the contact of the internal relay is closed Circuit breaker button BREAKER excessive current flows in the camera the circuit breaker trips and shuts off power to all the units If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power DCinput socket This socket accepts a DC supply voltage of 12V Nominal 11V to 17V forpowering the camera in stand alone mode for service purposes Maximum power consumption 23W CAUTION The input voltage must not exceed 17 Vdc 6 Triax cable socket The power supply forthe camera is normally supplied from the Base Station via the the triax cable The triax cable is connected to this socket The triax cable also carries all the video audio intercom and control signals between the camera and the Base Station 4 2
16. standards settings Switch off the colour bar when on Select the gain Select a neutral density optical filter if required Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the automatic white balance procedure Select the correct exposure time Note The number of functions available depends the user level that has been set Refer to Section 6 for more information on setting the user level 5 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Shooting __Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions The table in the Appendix lists the values that are set when the standard file is recalled Press the green STD button on the left side panel of the camera and hold it for 2 seconds to recall the standard values for the various video functions The standard values only take effect when the camera is not on air Note 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 Smart Touch Smart Touch is an optional software module that gives immediate access to 14 pre defined scene files This library allows you to quickly set up the camera for different shooting conditions To choose a particular file proceed as follows a Press
17. the green STD button for 2 seconds the viewfinder shows the library of available shooting conditions b Selecta file by rotating the selection wheel at the front of the camera c Activate the file of your choice by pressing the Select button at the front of the camera The new values only take effect when the camera is not on air The Smart Touch files can also be selected by navigating to the Files menu using the System Menu The files of the Smart Touch library are divided into three categories Lighting Creative and Matching which complement the standard setting scene file The Lighting category provides three different files for various lighting conditions Night optimises the transfer characteristic to enhance the visibility of detail in very dark scenes without the undesirable consequence of excessive noise associated with simply increasing gain e Fluorescent establishes matrix and colourmetric parameters to reduce the green tinge and give a more acceptable picture when the scene is lit with uncorrected fluorescent lighting e Extreme contrast uses the full dynamic range of the FT CCD sensor to obtain better handling of highlights and more detail in the shadows The Creative category provides seven files for different effects e Sports warm colour delivers warm and rich contrasts bringing out team colours e Sports interview incorporates the dual skin tone control into the sports setting for interviews
18. the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera The mounting of accessories and packing for transport are also explained Contents Transport Case isipite 2 2 Tripod Adapter Plate 2 8 Els 2 3 2 9 1 5 inch Viewfinder 2 4 2 10 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 5 Rain and Off use Cover 2 10 Other Viewfinder 2 44222 2 6 Script board ssiri eea 2 11 Zoom Controls 2 6 2 11 Microphone ecce 2 7 Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 2 1 Transport Case Documentation Packing inserts Top light Tripod Plate Battery Additional Supplies Itis important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it To do this a transport case LDK 5020 00 is optionally available for the camera lens viewfinder and some accessories The camera 1 packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport Turn the 1 5 inch viewfinder downwards so that it does not protrude above the top of the camera Several
19. unique standard preset values and highest accuracy Digital contour with an extensive range of parameters Advanced contour correction includes two automatic skin settings Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels black shading and video levels no set up time required Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press International standard 2 3 inch lens interface Optical servo controlled four position neutral density filter wheel Optical servo controlled effect filter wheel with soft focus four point star and six point star filters Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a special look warm cold of a scene or for a smooth colour temperature control around the white balance setting Smart card for personal settings and security Owner card for setting user levels and for copying and storing control settings Protected easy to operate controls and switches with read out of all settings Viewfinder status read out of primary camera functions Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and other monitor pictures Digital RS 232 interface to PC Quick mount for 5 inch Viewfinder Script board facilities Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 2 400 meters 7 875 feet Full camera control via the Series 9000 Universal Camera Control System Two wire or four wire intercom to international standards Options Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy Transpor
20. 0 Max Gain dB 5 15dB Autoiris const gt gt s j Iris gain S x o o o VTR Switch o 2 CE Notbks411 of Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 A 5 Menu text Colour filter Contour Contour Level Source Select lt more gt vert cont coarse fine Level level dep noise slicer Soft Contour Soft Contour Level Knee Contour Skin Skin Auto View Skin Level lt more gt width1 Red width1 Blue color1 Red color1 Blue width2 Red width2 Blue color2 Red color2 Blue Flare Flare Red Green Blue Black Dyn Black Black strech VIDEO Menu User level Values Blocked if File Default SN OO 99 3k2 5K6 7K5 beds 28 AWC gt gt scene gt gt G scene gt gt a Contour 5 scene T Contour Off scene 40 0 99 scene 5 gt gt scene Off 0 99 Soft Cont scene 70 scene gt gt scene Skin Off 1 2 Skin Off Skin Off scene Skin lt gt 1 scene Skin lt gt 1 scene Skin lt gt 1 scene Skin lt gt 1 scene Skin lt gt 2 scene Skin lt gt 2 scene Skin lt gt 2 scene Skin lt gt 2 scene V V scene scene scene scene Flare Off Flare Off Flare Off V V V V Triax BIk str Off scene
21. 7 Appendix Menu text Disable Camera IR receiver OnAir Lamp Intercom Side tone Cam Mic Cam Mic Gain Cam Mic Power Cam Production Cam Engeneering Cam Program Cam Track Cam Track level Track Mic To Track Mic Gain Track Mic Power Track Source Cam Mic To Audio Audio 1 Gain Audio 1 HPF Audio 2 Gain Audio 2 HPF Timing subc Coarse subc Fine H phase Notch Aspect Ratio select loc ext Letter Box INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter User level Values Blocked if File Default 112134560001 1 Of On operor Off vr opeter On Off Left Right Both Off Left Right Both Off Left Right Both Off Left Right Both 0 99 Off Cam Eng Prod AIl OdB 40dB On Off Side Eng CH1 CH2 gt gt 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 64 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 64 Off gt gt old encoder 0 90 180 270 operator 0 0 99 operator 50 0 99 operator 50 Off On operator Off gt gt 9 16 9 4 3 Old Syncmon Board and no LDK 200 Off 16 11 16 10 16 9 Off scene scene Exposure gt gt Lighting 10 10 lt gt 50 60Hz scene Clean Scan gt gt Cl Scan Mode Normal Extended scene Normal Value SEM See section 5 Shooting scene EE Screens Units sz scene
22. LDK 5390 10 toallow the viewfinderto be used with the left eye Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera attach the left eye adapter to the viewfinder and secure it using the screw Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket at the end of the left eye adapter Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 2 5 Other Viewfinders Zoom Controls In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5 inch viewfinder LDK 5310 is used instead ofthe 1 5 inch viewfinder The 5 inch viewfinder is mounted in the quick mount shoe at the top rear of the camera head Slide the viewfinder foot into the bracket until it clicks into place The viewfinder cable is connected to the viewfinder connector at the top front right of the camera Toremovethe viewfinderfrom the quick mount shoe push in the lever at the side of the shoe and slide the viewfinder out information on the 5 inch viewfinder refer to the Operator s Manual supplied with the viewfinder lt gt Su CY EK 55 An optional zoom control unit be mounted the carrying handle The three available versions for different types of lens are LDK 6113 16 for Fujinon 6113 26 for Canon 6113 36 for Angenieux This control unit not only controls the zoom but also has mini button controls for the VTR start stop function and the
23. LDK 5430 EM Triax Adapter for LDK 200 Series 3922 496 47971 St 37 MSON THOM SOLUTIONS Declaration of Conformity We Thomson Broadcast Solutions 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 e 60065 Safety e 55103 1 EMC Emission e 55103 2 EMC Immunity following the provisions of a the Safety Directives 73 23 EEC and 93 68 EEC b the EMC Directives 89 336 EEC and 93 68 EEC FCC Class A Statement 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 computing device pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com mercial 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 Fur diese Unterlage behalten wir uns alle Rechte vor GemaB DIN 34 Technische Anderungen im Zuge der Weiterentwicklung vorbehalten Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or com munication of th
24. Menu tables present the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself with additional information in the columns e User level column The User level column indicates the functions that are available with different user levels e Values column All available choices are listed for a function Blocked if column Lists the conditions that block the function Default column The default column lists the values of the functions when a camera is delivered e Files column The File column indicates where the value of the function is stored in the operator file or in the scene file or not at all The second table List of Systems Menu Functions contains an alphabetical list of the System menu functions This table is used to find the menu path to a function and assists in navigating to that function A 2 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix System Menu Structure MAIN Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default VE 2 0 0 Camerahead Software Status 37 A 3 VF Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default VFmon Y R G B operator Y ve p p _ pus VF Contour VF cont Off Level 2 On Off 1 5 VF used evel band n Off Zebra zebra mode zebra level 96 zebra contrast SafeArea 012 AudioBar 012 Boxdownright 012 0 Zebra Zebra
25. Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions __Security and Access o Smart card slot Insert your smart card into this slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera Push the card home until it fits snugly There are two types of card an owner card and a user card Both cards store operator files and scene files The owner card can be used to change the user level ofthe camera Theuserlevel determines which Set of controls and functions can be changed by the camera operator Refer to Section 6 for more information on the smart card Asmartcardis not required for normal operation ofthe camera Note Only use an original Philips camera card Store the owner card in a safe place Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 3 __ Video Functions Filter switches Rotate these two switches to move the optical filter wheels The outer bigger filter switch has four positions 1 2 ND 1 4 filter 2 stops 3 E ND 1 16 filter 4 stops 4 ND 1 64 filter 6 stops The inner smaller filter switch has four positions 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 1 5 inch viewfinder lights when an ND Neutral Density filter is selected Note No optical colour filters are ne
26. Section 5 Shooting This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches at the front to control the camera Contents Using the Camera 5 2 Colour temperature selection 5 5 Standardssettings eres 5 3 Auto White Balance 5 5 5 4 Shooting Screens 5 6 Gain Selection 5 4 Exposure Tim 5 7 Optical filter selection 5 4 Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 5 1 __Using the Camera The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system switches on the front panel You have great detail and selection at your disposal when changing all the functions that are available in the camera Refer to Section 6 Operating the Menu System for an explanation of the use of the menu selection structure and the viewfinder text display This section describes the operational functions that are available when using the camera via the viewfinder display and the switches at the front These offer a convenient way of accessing the menu system which provides full control of the camera There are number of steps that must be carried out before satisfactory shots can be obtained a The camera must be set up and powered
27. atus 37 A 9 INSTALL Menu LDK 5400 Triax Adapter User level Values Blocked if File Default Off On Off Off Off On VF lt gt 7 Menu text Disable Camera IR receiver OnAir Lamp Intercom SideTone Cam Mic Gain Cam Mic Power Audio Gain dB HP filter Timin subc Course operator operator operator operator 40dB V V operator Og UJ 9 s UJ operator efell 0 90 180 270 old encoder operator subc Fine 0 99 old encoder operator H phase 0 99 oldencoder operator Notch old encoder operator Aspect Ratio gt gt select 4 3 16 9 non switchable scene 4 3 loc ext non switchable scene Ext Exposure gt gt Lighting 2 lt gt 50 60Hz scene Clean Scan gt gt Cl Scan Mode IT camera Normal Normal Extended Value sii See section 5 Shooting scene Screens Units mSec Gain preset Gain dB Gain dB Gain dB 1 e 3dB operator operator operator O O 1 alo 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 for IT onl 30dB Autowhite ts Cotte mp lt gt AW Awb speed 0 99 operator 4 Awb gain 0 99 operator 10 Quick Smart Touch Off notinstaled T 5 Camerahead Software Status 3
28. d underload interv interview intv interview var variable ir infra red ver version vert vertical level vf viewfinder man manual wa wide angle max maximum wh white mic microphone wrn warning min minute WIX wireless receiver min minimum mom momentary mon monitor nam non additive mix nd neutral density ndf no drop frame Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 19 20 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix
29. dicates which functions are available at each user level Run Hours This sub menu allows the date and time to be set and allows the running time of the camera to be viewed for the last 30 days 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 Standard customer file The green button on the side of the camera recalls the standard scene file This file contains standard parameters for the picture performance Astandard operator s file can be recalled via the Files menu This file contains parameters for the set up of the camera A customer standard file can be defined for the standard scene file and for the standard operator s file The contents of the customer files for both these standard files is stored via the security menu The selection of a factory defined or a customer defined file for use as astandardfile is also made in this menu Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 6 5 Systems Menu Files Menu Features A user of the LDK 200 camera have access to 15 different files This number can be extended by using additional scene file smart cards The Files menu is used to recall and store these files There are tw
30. ds a signal to the control panels calling for attention Script Light connector A 3 pole socket which supplies 12 Vdc for a script light maximum dissipation 0 25A The optional script board LDK 6985 15 is connected to this socket Teleprompter output socket This BNC conector supplies the 1Vpp teleprompter signal applied to the base station This socket has no output if the reference input Socket is used as a return video channel o Aux connector This 11 pole female socket provides analogue control signals and facilities for the connection of a private data channel see installation manual Tracker connector This 11 pole female socket provides full intercom and signalling facilities for the dolly or crane driver see installation manual Reference input socket This BNC conector is used to supply a 1Vpp reference signal to the camera for genlocking when the optional encoder LDK 5435 is fitted This connector can be used as an input socket for a 1Vpp CVBS signal which is output on the TP out connector of the Base Station This is only possible with Base Station type LDK 4501 and when the optional encoder LDK 5435 is fitted Select the function of this socket in the Install menu ofthe camera orthe System menu ofthe Base Station Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 13 4 14 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions
31. e contents thereof are forbidden without express au thority Offenders are liable to the payment of damages All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions 2002 Toute communication ou reproduc tion de ce document toute ex ploitation ou communication de son contenu sont interdites sauf au torisation expresse Tout man quement cette r gle est illicite et expose son auteur au versement de dommages et int r ts Tous nos droits sont r serv s pour le cas de la d livrance d un mod le d utilit Sous r serve de modification au cours de l volution technique 200 Triax Multi role Camera Operator s Manual Contents About this Manual sssrinin ii Inttoduction 2 occisis cac decimi t rri aii rdi aa 1 1 Monitoring Functions 4 7 1 2 Mp 4 8 IMAM 1 3 Viewfinder Indicators 4 9 1 4 MEE 4 10 1 5 2 4 11 Control 22 4 12 Assembling the Units eee 2 1 Au
32. eded with this camera asthe colour balance range is sufficient to measure temperatures from 2 5K to 20K Extended Iris button When this button is pressed once the current value of the automatic extended iris function Press the button twice in quick succession to switch between on and off This 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 When extended iris is on the non standard indicator in the 1 5 inch viewfinder lights and gain and exposure controls are blocked 4 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions Std Scene File button The standard scene file button is a momentary button which when pressed for two seconds recalls the standard scene file video values These values do not take effect immediately if the camera is on air they take effect when the camera goes off air Refer to the Appendix for the default values of the factory defined standard scene file Refer to Section 6 to find out how to define and assign a standard customer scene file If the optional Smart Touch feature is installed and switched on pressing the Std button for two seconds displays a list of files in the viewfinder menu Files are listed under the Lighting Creative and Matching categories The standard settings file is also available Use the Rotary control and Select switch a
33. er switches at the top front of the camera These filters can be used for example to control depth of field The LDK 200 does not need colour optical filters to be able to white balance correctly The range of the auto white balance is so wide from 2 5K to 20K that there is never any need to use colour filters to obtain the correct white Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera The gain is selected via the Gain up down switch on the left side panel When this switch is pressed initially the current value of the gain in dB is displayed in the viewfinder Anewvalueis chosen by scrolling up or down through the five preset values 0 and The actual dB value of these gain steps can be set in the install menu The and indicators at the top of the 1 5 inch viewfinder show which preset is selected 5 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Shooting Colour temperature selection Auto White Balance For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the colour temperature The standard file setting is 3200K normally used for tungsten light Two other reference colourtemperatures are available 5600K for outdoors clouded conditions and 7500K for outdoors clear blue skies Three similar memory positions FL AW1 and AW2 are available to store the results of the auto white measureme
34. er could result in an unsecured camera Ensure that the rear stud is engaged and that the camera Clicks into place To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as follows a Press the red locking lever against release handle on the tripod adapter plate and hold b Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera c Pull the release handle forward d Movethe camera backwards and up The camera is now free from the tripod adapter plate When a 5 inch viewfinder is used with the camera itis recommended that the optionally available tripod adapter plate LDK 5030 be used Thistripod plate has an extra locking lever at the rear which provides additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra stability to the mount When the camera is mounted on the tripod tighten this locking lever to ensure that the stud at the rear of the plate is locked firmly in place When removing the camera first open the locking lever to free the rear stud 2 8 Operators Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units SuperXPander The optional SuperXpander LDK 4482 for the LDK Refer to the User s Guide of the SuperXpander for 100 extends the camera s use in studio and EFP more information on mounting the camera and other situations This adapter allows larger studio lenses units to the SuperXpander as well as information on and a 7 inch viewfinder to be used with the camera the additional functions of t
35. etween 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of horizontal or vertical resolution The 1000 pixels per line in both formats ensures that there is no loss inthe horizontal viewing angle butalso ensures high resolution in the red green and blue channels Digital Processing The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 12 bit A D converters and more than 20 bit internal processing Two DSPs combine all major camera functions in the digital domain including knee gamma contour matrix and colour correction The intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels and black shading Each sensor provides black reference signals that are used to monitor temperature changes This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without operator intervention The digital contour processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range contour circuit Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6 point digital matrix or via preset matrices Digital gamma circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma curves and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be enhanced together with hard contrast and saturated colour in bright scenes The matrix and gamma sequenceis software programmable for precise colour matching Film like characteristics The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point and the compression ratio according to the hi
36. foam packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be packed securely These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera Make sure you use the correct foam insert for your particular configuration 2 2 Operators Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units Lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows a b d Ensure that the lens locking ring is in the unlocked position turned counterclockwise Remove the dust protection cap O Slot the lens into the lens mount Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the lens in place Connectthe lens cable to the lens connector at the right side of the camera Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camera and clip located at the side Pull and twist clip to open it Select the lens type in the Lens menu Set the Lens Type item to Std standard lens orto WA if an wide angle lens is mounted Select the lens manufacturer in the Lens menu Select Ang for Angenieux Can for Canon Fuj1 or Fuj2 for Fujinon or select Other for other lens manufacturers CAUTION Do not attach a lens weighting more than 5 kg to the camera without a support When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use for example back focus or shading For more information about these adjustments refer to
37. ghlight content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting S shaped transfer characteristics of film Digital True Colour Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for compressedhighlights reproducing colours faithfully even overexposed skin tones Digital contrast circuitry provides a black stretch function for more detail in black areas and a black press function for improving the contrast impression by simulating the S curve of film Advanced Triax Features The full bandwidth of the Triax system allows remote control of camera up to a distance of 2 400 meters 7 875feet The Triax system uses full bandwidth R G and B signals The double sideband modulation provides automatic compensation of the amplitude characteristics of each video channel This results in the best possible linearity lower crosstalk and higher signal to noise over the maximum cable length The chroma key quality is excellent as the primary colours do nothave to be derived Teleprompt and viewfinder signals maintain high performance even with long cable lengths The communication facilities provide for two wire or four wire high quality intercom signals The LDK 200 Triax is plug compatible with existing Philips base stations and full camera control is provided via Series 9000 Universal Camera Control System Base station outputs can include an optional serial digital video signal SuperXPander An optional SuperXpander enables the camera to be used wit
38. h large lenses so extending the camera s use in studio and EFP situations 1 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Introduction _ Smart Three smart cards are delivered with each camera These comprise of two user cards and one owner card The owner s smart card has three functions e Asanaccess control device tothe security settings of the camera e Asa storage device for four scene files e As a storage device for two operator files The owner cardis unique to every camera Owner card and camera must have the same serial number The user smart card has two functions e Asa storage device for four scene files e As a storage device for two operator files Access control The owner card is used to set the user level There are four user levels present in the camera These restrict access in varying degrees to the operational controls The Appendix indicates which functions are available at each user level The owner card also gives access to a service level refer to the Technical Manual for more information about this level Scene files Both the user card and the owner card allow four different scene files to be stored on the card The recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files menu ofthe menu system A scene file contains information relating to the video settings Operator files Both the user card and the owner card allow two different operator files to be stored on the card T
39. he 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 Note Only use an original Philips camera card Store the owner card in a safe place THOMSON TYPE OWNER CARD FACTINC 3922 487 24981 SERIAL NR 5 038 Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill DATE SCENE FILE OPERATOR FILE Printed by DocuCards The Netherlands LDK 100 User Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY DATE SCENE FILE OPERATOR FILE Printed by DocuCards The Netherlands Owner card User card Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 1 3 Features 3x 2 3 switcheable DPM sensors ensure vertical smear DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal pixels in 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios and the same number of vertical lines in both formats No change in horizontal viewing angle so no optical wide angle convertors required 12 bit digital processing with unique software programmable video path Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour Knee Wide range of presets and variable 6 point digital matrix assure accurate colour matching Fluorescent light matrix Digital gamma with
40. he SuperXpander Additional facilities provided include a utility power outlet and a rear control panel Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 2 9 Shoulder Pad Rain and Off use Cover 5 ZENS 1 To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold lever The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted so that the best balanced position can be obtained The rain and off use cover must be used when the camera system isin a wet or damp environment This protection is necessary for personal safety reasons The cover can also be used indoors to protect the camera when it is used in dusty environments It can also be useful if the camera is being put into storage For more information on how to put on the cover refer to the User s Guide which is supplied with it Note Whenthecamerais used with the LDK 4482 an optional rain and off use cover LDK 6989 00 is available 2 10 Operators Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units Script board Top Light To mount the optional Script board LDK 6985 21 onto the camera proceed as follows a Secure the Script board to the top rear of the camera with the quick mount adapter b Connect Script board light cable to the script light connector at the rear of the came
41. he item pointed to has a value The value can be atoggle value only two values alist value more than two values an analogue value variable from 00 to 99 orunavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by three dashes This can occur for example when a function is switched off The analogue values associated with that function are then unavailable If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the Select button 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 pointto a new value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list If an analogue value is displayed next to a function name then pressing the Select button places the cursor in front of the value and the Rotary control is usedto change the analogue value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list Undoing changes If you make changes to the video settings in the Systems menu and you decide notto keep them use the Std File button at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters Menu Structure Access to the functions on these menus is determined by the user level that has been set The menus are as follow
42. hen longer microphones are used it is not necessary to place them in the split tube For optimum operation the microphone should be mounted as straight as possible Don t allow the wind hood to touch the holder as this reduces the damping effect By placing the split facing upwards the microphone cable does not touch the holder thus avoiding mechanical pick up The microphone can also be connected to the rear of the Triax adapter where a switch selects the input Refer to Section 4 for more information on connecting the microphone to the rear connector Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 2 7 Tripod Adapter Plate Tomountthe camera a tripod the tripod plate LDK 530 00 is delivered as standard mustfirst be attached to the tripod Followthe tripod manufacturer s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod andthe tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod To attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate proceed as follows a Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the front of the camera engages the V slot at the front of the tripod adapter plate and thatthe slot on the bottom of the camera engages the stud at the rear of the tripod adapter plate b Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place CAUTION Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate in the correct mann
43. ing H saw red H saw green H saw blue H par red H par green H par blue V saw red V saw green V saw blue V par red V par green V par blue gt gt VIDEO Menu continued User level Values Blocked if File Default 5 5 Shading 50 m S 5 Shading 50 5 Shading 0 5 Shading 0 m S 5 50 5 50 5 50 S 0 m S S 8 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix Menu text Disable Camera IR receiver OnAir Lamp Timing subc Course subc Fine H phase Notch Aspect Ratio select loc ext Exposure Lighting Clean Scan Cl Scan Mode Value Units Gain preset Gain Gain Gain Gain Autowhite Awb speed Awb gain Quick Smart Touch Only available with LDK 5411 10 and LDK 541 1 60 INSTALL Menu LDK 5411 Betacam Adapter User level Values Blocked if File SM On Default E 9 operator Off VE lt gt 7 operator operator ope operator non switchable scene non switchable scene Exp lt gt 50 60Hz scene IT camera scene Normal Off 4 3 Ext See section 5 Shooting Screens Hz mSec mSec 3dB 12dB E operator operator operator operator 30dB Coltemp lt gt AW operator 4 operator 10 On Off notinstalled 2 Appendix Camerahead Software St
44. limits of a 16 9 picture in the 4 3 mode Zoom indication Indicates the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in or out if this feature is supported by the lens It shows 50 if not supported Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 9 Audio Eng Progr Prod Audio microphone connector front Balancedinputconnectorfor a high quality microphone A phantom power supply 48V for the microphone is provided from this socket The gain of this audio channel can also be controlled X Audio microphone connector rear Balancedinputconnectorfor a high quality microphone Audio microphone switch A 3 position switch that selects the audio microphone connector at the front or the connector at the rear The third position selects the rear connector with a phantom power supply 48V Audio microphone 2 connector rear Balanced input connector for a second high quality microphone Microphone 2 phantom power switch A 2 position switch that selects a phantom power supply 48V forthe second audio microphone 4 10 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions Intercom Eng Front Off Prod Rear Dg CVBS option
45. n before the current one The LENS menu above shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu and the other items that are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control Leaving the Systems Menu If you are deep within the menu structure follow these steps to leave a If necessary move the cursor to the leftmost column with the Select button b Scroll upwards with the Rotary control until the cursor points to TOP this is the MAIN menu c Pressthe Select button The cursor now points to the Menu off item of the MAIN menu d Press the Select button to leave the System menu This is the recommended way of leaving 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 atthe 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 System menu by returning to the MAIN menu TOP and selecting Menu off Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 6 3 Systems Menu 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 Ifthe cursor points to an item and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub menu then t
46. n switches the intercom microphone of the headset to the production intercom channel This button operates in parallel with the VTR button on the lens 4 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions Monitoring Functions XCVBS output connector This BNC connector provides a 1Vpp CVBS output signal whenthe optional encoder LDK 5405 00 for PAL or LDK 5405 50 for NTSC is fitted Viewfinder External video output connector This BNC connector carries the viewfinder signal or the external video signal from the Base Station depending on the position of switch Video output selection switch This switch determines whetherthe viewfinder signal from the camera or the external video signal from the Base Station is available at connector e External signal selection switch This switch selects either the EXT1 or EXT 2 signal for display in the viewfinder when the viewfinder signal selection switch is inthe EXT position Viewfinder selection switch This switch is used to select the camera Y signal or an external signal set with for display in the viewfinder The Ret button on the lens also selects this signal in parallel with this switch External signal selection switch This switch selects the signal displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder signal selection switch is in the EXT position
47. n the Install menu of the camera systems menu refer to Section 6 The indicators in the 1 5 inch viewfinder light as follows Gainis 6 3dB Gainis 6 9 12 18dB Gainis 9 12 18 24dB Gain is 30 36dB Note Reduce crispening peaking in the viewfinder when using the position Clean Scan button When shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan function to avoid horizontal bars in the picture Press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to directly access the variable exposure clean scan function Use the rotary control to change the value and so remove the noise bar When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function When the Clean Scan function is on the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights Refer to Section 5 for more information on shooting screens White Balance switch This momentary switch is used to start the automatic white balance process The camera when pointed at a white area in the centre of the picture measures and stores a colour temperature setting in the FL AW1 or AW2 memory position The white balance switch only operates if the colour temperature is set to the FL AW1 or AW2 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 4 5 Soft m i 1 ud ND 116
48. ness of the viewfinder display to suit your needs o Contrast control Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder display to suit your needs Crispening control This rotary control adjusts the sharpness of the picture displayed the viewfinder Reduce the crispening for a better picture when the gain is set to O Tally switch Thetally switch is used to control the tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder When this switch is set to the ON position the tally indicator light when the camera is on air When this switch is set to the OFF position the tally indicator does not light when the camera is on air The tally swith does not control the tally indicator at the rear of the carrying handle dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the dioptre ring The range of the dioptre is 1 to 3 4 8 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions __ Viewfinder Indicators o Gain indicators The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows Gainis 3 or 6dB Gainis 6 9 12 or 18dB Gainis 9 12 18 or 24dB Gain is 30 or 36dB Topindicators REC lights when the camera is on air TAPE lights when the studio ISO signal is received BATT lights if the supply voltage is less than 11V ND RE ligh
49. nt process The FL position is recommended for shooting with fluorescent light A continuous automatic white balance position AWC is also available This function continuously measures the white balance and adjusts accordingly It can be used when a constant colour balanceis required under changing lighting temperatures sunsets indoors outdoors use When AWC is selected none of the colourtemperature indicators inthe 1 5 inch viewfinder light The colour temperature is selected via the up down scroll switch White Bal at the left front side of the camera The viewfinder displays the current value A new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the available values The colour temperatures are shown in the following order White balance 3200K White balance 5600 White balance 7500 White balance FL White balance AW1 White balance AW2 White balance AWC The viewfinder displays the selected value and the actual measured colourtemperature The range ofthe auto white balance is from 2 5K to 20K In the auto white positions an electronic colour filter can be adjusted in the system Video menu This varies the colour balance to obtain warmer or colder colour effects When an automatic white balance process is performed the electronic colour filter is reset to its default value If the reference colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto white procedure as follows a Use the col
50. ntrol Functions ia 10 star Do ee 6 star e Rer ND 4 64 focus The system menus are displayed in the viewfinder There are two controls at the front of the camera that allow you to navigate through these menus The functions handled by the system menus are divided into eight different menus that are listed in the main menu as follows gt gt Lens gt gt Video gt gt Install gt gt Files gt gt Security gt gt Diagnostics gt gt Service gt gt Some of these items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3 Each of these menus gives you access to a particular group of functions System Menu Rotary control This rotary control is used to move through the various menus of the control system It is also used to vary the value of some functions System Menu Select switch This switch when pressed selects the particular menu that is pointed out by the cursor in the viewfinder menu display It is also used to set an on off function or to select a value from a list More information on using the system menus is contained in Section 6 4 12 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions Auxilary Functions CVBS option Breaker Power o Call button Pressing this momentary button sen
51. o Soft Contour Video Soft Contour Video Contour Video Contour more VF VF Contour Function Path in Menu Creative settings Customer Standard file store Scene file store Oper file store VTR file Green Button select Disable Camera Dynamic black Exposure time lighting Exposure time var Extended Iris param File Attributes Filter Settings Colour Flare switch Flare parameters Front Power Gain Blue Green Red level presets Gamma Curve select level Blue level Green level Master level Red switch Green Button settings Green Carrier Installed User Level Intercom side tone Iris Peak Average level Set Point level IR receiver switch Knee Contour switch Master point Master slope select source parameters switch Files Standard Files Security X Customer files Security X Customer files Security X Customer files Security Green Button Install Video Black Install Exposure Install Exposure Lens Extended Iris Files Video Colour filter Video Flare Video Flare Diagnostics Video Gain Video Gain Video Gain Install Gain Preset Video Gamma more Video Gamma Video Gamma Video Gamma Video Gamma Video Gamma more Security Security Install Lens Lens Install Video Knee Contour Video Knee Video Knee Video Knee Video Knee more Video Knee Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 Func
52. o types of file scene files operator files A scene file contains values related to the picture performance The operator file contains values related to the set up of the camera viewfinder lens and installation parameters The appendix indicates the functions that are stored inthe scene file and those functions that are stored in an operator file Scene files Four scene files are stored in the camera itself SCAM1 SCAM2 SCAM3 and Another four scene files can be stored onthe smartcard SCARD1 SCARD2 SCARD3 and SCARD4 ASTANDARD scene file preselected as either factory or customer defined is stored in the camera Note The standard customer scene file is stored via the Security menu not the Files menu The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu The Files menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system If the message NOK is displayed then the old values are restored If the camera is on air when a scene file is recalled then the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air Operator files The Files menualso allows the recall of the opererator file stored in the camera 1 or one of the two operator files OCARD1 and OCARD2 stored on the smartcard These files contain information for setting up the non video configuration of the came
53. of the display For displays with the same frame frequency asthe camera for example TV sets use the V shift facility For displays with a higher frame frequency for example computer monitors use the Clean Scan facility Clean Scan Carry out the Clean Scan function as follows a press the Clean Scan button at the front of the camcorderforabouttwo seconds to directly access the variable exposure clean scan function The Clean Scan submenu appears in the viewfinder b Usethe rotary control to change the value and so remove the horizontal black bar c more accurate adjustment is required set the CI Scan item to Extended Note Setthe Clean Scan mode to Normal if a smear effect occurs d Set the Unit item to the prefered 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 Exposure Time returns to its previous non variable setting The ranges for in Normal mode are from 54 7 to 121 5 for 50Hz cameras from 60 9 to 155 1 for 60Hz cameras The ranges for in Extended mode are from 50 6 to 103 1 for 50Hz cameras from 61 1 to 151 for 6 2 cameras V SHIFT The vertical shift switch V SHIFT at the front of the camera is used for displays with the same frame frequency as the camera for example TV sets It is an up down type switch Pressing the switch moves the black bar up or down so that itis no longer visible inthe
54. operator l3 operator S ff or ono Trax operator Of Fino o ewe Of nor SuperxPander operator No SuperxPander operator onon S o operar oosa son e ongo operator Wake oje 14 Marker Ty 98 or Find wwe Find Black Tme Menu Time InfoTime J RotarySpeed Off 43169 14 9 old Syncmon Board Dot Shad Both old Syncmon Board 7 operator OnTime operto Time 1 n 5 ff 0 5 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 8 0 0 O 9 O 9 1 2 3 1 0 10 sec Display On 10 0 25 operator 5 ow oo J 5 4 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix LENS Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Lens Type 011 5 Auto Iris o i Fon Of SuperxPander Of Peak Average 20 94 Autolrisoff scene 65 Autolris Setpoint 0 9 35 Mom Iris Setpoint 0 50 seme 50 Manufacturer 1011 W Fuji Fuj2 Fuji Extended iris gt gt 5 o o ll j 4 GainSpeed 5800 5 ExpTimeSpeed 0 9 4 Min iris 5 16 0 iris 5 F2 0 Min exp time S 1 50
55. our switch Centre Cross switch Focus ind switch Iris Indicator switch Info time Menu time Rotary speed Safe Area switch Text Display time Zebra switch Zebra parameters Zoom ind switch ViPr Test select White Limit switch White Limit Master Zebra Contrast level mode switch Install Service Calib Params Security Installed level VF VF VF VF Contour VF VF Contour VF VF VF VF VF VF VF VF VF VF VF Service Video White Limit Video White Limit VF Zebra VF Zebra VF Zebra VF Zebra A 18 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning adap adapter ocam camera operator file agc automatic gain control ocard smart card operator file awb automatic white balance op operation oper operator bal balance outp output overload cam camera ch channel pin personal indentification number cont contour ctemp colour temperature read write ctl control track longitudinal re rear cus customer repl replay r run record run df drop frame rst reset dyn dynamic sawt sawtooth exec execute scam camera scene file exp exposure scard smart card scene file ext external sec second ext extended sel select srch search fit filter st stereo fr front std standard frm frame str stretch f run free run tc time code hd head tm timer hr hour ub user bits ind indicator unbal unbalanced info information un
56. our temperature switch to select one of the memory positions FL AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value b Pressonceonthe white balance switch atthe front ofthe camerato startthe automatic white balance procedure The following appears in the viewfinder rns AWHITE window a oo Point the camera so that the reference white surface is between the two small white boxes d Press the white balance button again to start the measurement procedure A message indicating that the process is runnning appears NL rns AWHITE running E When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message and the measured temperature appear in the viewfinder NH AWHITE 3700 BG oo The measured colour temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required The camera is now ready for use Note During the auto white measurement process iris is set to Auto and 90 and the knee is turned off Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 5 5 Shooting Screens Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal bar can be seen across those screens in the viewfinder There are two ways of removing the noise bar from the picture depending on the frame frequency
57. ra CAUTION Ensure that the script light does not use more than 3W of power The script light is switched on and off and the intensity is varied with the knob at the rear of the Script board The retaining rings and clip can be screwed onto the right or left side if required To mount a top light onto the camera proceed as follows a Screw the top light into either the WW1 4 20 screw hole located on the carrying handle or the screw hole on the top of the microphone holder b Power the top light according to the instructions delivered with the light Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 2 11 2 12 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units Section 3 Configurations The LDK 200 Triax is a multi role camera and this section describes how it can be used on location or in a studio environment Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal paths through the camera head Contents Basic Configurations 3 2 Configurations Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 3 1 __Basic Configurations LDK 200 e THOMSON o6 Triax cable maximum length 2400 m 7 875 ft with 16 mm cable Operational Control Panel OCP Two wire data cable maximum length 350 m 1 150 ft Base station LDK 4053 o o o Mains Mains of OCP
58. ra A STANDARD operator files factory or customer defined is stored in the camera Note The standard customer operator file is stored via the Security menu not the Files menu The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu Install Menu Features Gain The gain can be selected in five steps 0 The actual value of the gain in dB can be assigned to these symbols This is done in the Install menu The can be set to or 3dB The 0 is always The can be set to 6 9 12 or 18dB The be set to 9 12 18 or 24dB The can be set to 30 or 36dB Disable camera The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unathorised interference with the camera and provides an additional level of security Setting disable camera to ON is similar to using User level 0 to protect the settings of the camera 6 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Operating the Menu System __Contents System Menu Structure A 3 List of Abbreviations A 19 List of System Menu Functions A 17 Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37 A 1 appendix contains two types of table listing the contents of the menu system A list of abbreviations is also included The System
59. s Main top menu The top menu gives access to the other menus VF menu This menu contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed Lens menu The functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the lens Video menu The video menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality Install menu This menu contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of the camera It also contains controls to customize those switches that are directly operated on the camera Files menu This menu allows values to be stored in scene and operator files and allows these files to be recalled as required Security menu The security menu is used by the camera owner to set user levels and to control access to the camera or to store the customer scene and operator default files Diagnostic menu The diagnostic menu is designed to provide information on the current status of the camera Service menu The advanced service menu is available to service engineers for carrying out adjustments and calibrations to the camera see Technical Manual 6 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Operating the Menu System _ Systems Menu Security Menu for Owner s Access The Security menu provides restricted access to special set up and security features of the camera Access to this menu requires the owner s unique smart card for the camera or the PIN code that ha
60. s been set for the camera Note An owner card is linked to the serial number of the camera and is unique to that camera It cannot be used as an owner card for another camera Inserting the owner card into the camera gives direct access to the security menu If you select the Security menu without this card inserted you must enter the correct PIN code to gain access to the Security menu User Levels The installed user level function in the Security menu restricts access in varying degrees to the operational controls of the camera There are four user levels and aservice level userO user2 user3 and service 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 0 is not normally used for operational purposes The service level gives access to all settings Enter the PIN code or insert the owner card to access the service level Leave the service level by removing the owner card or if the access is provided by the PIN code by switching the power to the camera off and on The appendix in
61. s it towards the handle b Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position c Tighten the locking ring 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 6 and slide the round bar forwards or backwards When the desired position is reached tighten the support bracket round bar retaining lever again To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the associated clip The display can now be seen from further away 2 4 Operators Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapter If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance for example when you use the camera in the hand held position itis recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece LDK 5390 00 To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows a Hold the eyepiece securely b Press the button below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button clip c Press the button above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece d Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips 6 ensuring that they both click into place A left eye adapter is optionally available
62. t case 4 2 2 serial digital outputs from the Base Station Reference input for genlocking in stand alone mode and a 1 Vpp CVBS output signal when the optional encoder LDK 5435 is fitted SuperXPander extends the camera s use in studio and EFP situations Smart Touch gives the operator instant one button access to 14 predefined shooting characteristics Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Introduction __Important Precautions Toensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration Avoid very damp places If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the unit Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration Do not expose the camera to extremes of temperature Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections WARNINGS If the unit is in a wet or damp environment a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons EN60065 The rain cover supplied with the unit protects it according to safety specification EN60529 up to level IPX2 spraying water Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 1 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Introduction Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on
63. t the camera front to recall a file o Black Stretch switch This switch when set to the On position starts the black stretch function This function gives more detail in the dark areas ofthe picture Set the switch to Off to switch off the function When black stretch is switched on the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights Colour Temp switch White Bal This up down scroll selection switch allows a choice between three preset colour temperatures e 3200 3 2K for studio lighting conditions e 5600 5 6K for outdoors clouded conditions e 7500 7 5K for outdoors clear blue skies three memory positions e FL memory position for fluorescent light memory position 1 AW2 memory position 2 and an automatic continuous white position e AWC continuous measurement 2 5K to 20K The memory positions can be filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch atthe front Indicators in the 1 5 inch viewfinder light to show which position is selected None of these indicators light when AWC is selected but the non standard indicator lights Colour Bars switch Bars The Bars switch turns the colour bar test signal on and off The lens iris closes automatically when the colour bars are switched on 9 Gain selection switch This up down scroll selection switch gives a choice of five master gain settings The values forthese settings except 0 dB be set i
64. the front of the camera Entering the Systems menu Press the Select button after the camera is switched on the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder Press the Select button again while this text is showing the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder gt Menu off exec Lens gt gt Video gt gt Install gt gt 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 Some of these items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3 cursor shows your position in the menu The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down 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 notimmediately visible but are located above the first item Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them gt Lens type Std Auto Iris On Peak Average 65 Auto iris setp 35 Mom iris setp 50 MENU LENS Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were i
65. tion Path in Menu Leaking Pixel Control Lens Extended iris Time speed Auto Iris switch Auto Iris Setpoint Extended Iris Manufacturer mom 11 Setpoint Iris Peak Average Type Lighting conditions Marker Marker Type Matrix select Matrix parameters Master black MCP OCP On Air lamp switch Operator file recall Operator file store PIN code Quick Smart Touch Recall Scene file Recall Oper file Run Hours settings Rotary speed Sawtooth switch Scene file recall switch Scene file store switch Skin Contour Sensor Type Sensor Voltage Shading parameters Shading switch Shutter Run Shutter phase Standard files Standard Settings Store Scene file Store oper file Soft Contour Software status Service Lens Lens Lens Lens Lens Lens Lens Lens Lens Files Standard Files Video Matrix Video Matrix Video Black Diagnostics Communication Diagnostics Communication Install On Air Lamp Files Recall oper file Files Oper file Security Install Quick Smart Touch Files Files Security VF Service Files Recall Scenefile Files Store Scenefile Video Skin Diagnostics Diagnostics Video Shading Video Shading Diagnostics Service Files Files Standard Files Files Files Video Soft Contour Diagnostics Function Path in Menu Tally Light switch Tolerance User level select VF 4 3 Area type Audio Bar switch Contour level Cont
66. tions 4 1 System Menu Structure A 3 Power Supply 2 4 2 List of System Menu Functions A 17 Security and Access 4 3 List of Abbreviations A 19 Video 4 4 02 14 5 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax _ About this Manual This operator s manual is part of a complete documentation set for the camera which also includes a Technical Manual and a Service Manual Purpose of this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 200 Multi role Camera equipped with an LDK 5430 Triax Adapter 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 The manual should be used together with the camera to explore and learn about the many sophisticated control functions available Intended audience This operator s manual can be used by inexperienced camera operators who are newto Philips cameras as well as those who have previous experience of operating cameras The 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
67. to set up and start shooting immediately and as a reference work to be consulted as required during the long life of the camera Structure of this manual The manual is divided into six sections and an appendix Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 camera and how this translates into a practical useable camera It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be usedto expand the possibilities of the camera The mounting of accessories and packing for transport is also explained Section 3 Configurations The LDK 200 is a multi functional camera and this section describes the various ways that it can be used Information on the cables control panels and the control bus is also provided as is information on the main video and audio signal paths through the system Section 4 Location of Controls and Functions This section shows the physical location of the controls and connectors on the camera These are grouped according to their function so as to provide quick reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect of the camera Section 5 Shooting This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the Switches to control the camera
68. ts when an ND optical filter or the lens range extender is selected lris indication Indicates the value of the iris opening when enabled in the VF menu Zebra pattern This diagonal line pattern warns the operator that the area affected has risen above predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value Level and contrast are selected in the VF menu Safe area marker The safe area marker indicates an area that represents 80 of the whole viewfinder picture area This is the minimum area seen on a TV set Non standard indicator The non standard video settings indicator lights when exposure is not set to nominal It also lights when black stretch or extended iris is on and if AWC or FL is selected with the Colour Temperature selector White Balance indicators The white balance indicators light as follows 3 2 preset temperature of 3200K is selected 5 6 preset temperature of 5600K is selected 7 5 preset temperature of 7500K is selected FL memory for fluorescent light is selected AW1 memory 1 is selected AW2 memory 2 is selected None of these indicators light if AWC is selected Message box The display time of this information message box is set by the Info time item of the VF menu Centre marker This cross marks the centre of the picture marker switchable cameras These dotted white lines show the limits of a 4 3 picture in the 16 9 mode or the
69. viewfinder This function is only active when the camera is not genlocked and when it is not on air If the frame frequencies of camera and monitor are different use the clean scan function CRT Exposure A third possibility can arise when shooting a monitor whose synchronization is locked to the camera s Stripes might be visible in the picture of the monitor This is more usual with 16 9 cameras To remove these disturbing line pairing effects between monitor and camera lines select the CRT option with the Exposure time switch 5 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax Shooting __Exposure Time The exposure time values of 1 200 1 500 and 1 1000 of a second are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion The value selected depends on the speed of the moving object Note Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera sensitivity proportionally The exposure selection also includes lighting control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting that is operating ata different frequency to the camera There are two position 50 Hz and 60 Hz Each of these positions can be varied further in a range from 10 to 10 To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the system Install menu to obtain the best result Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Triax 5 7 5 8 Operator s Manual LDK
70. xilary FUNCHONS ebat 4 13 2 2 2 3 SI 5 1 1 5 inch Viewfinder 2 4 Using the Camera 5 2 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 5 Standard 5 5 3 Other Viewfinder 2 2 22402 2 6 5 4 Zoom 2 6 Gain selection ii io terere 5 4 2 7 Optical filter selection 5 4 Tripod Adapter Plate 2 8 Colour temperature selection 5 5 04 0 40 0 0 2 9 Auto White Balance 5 5 Shoulder Pad see 2 10 Shooting Screens isian 5 6 Rain and Off use Cover 2 10 EXDOSUIG TIM 2 5 7 Script DOA 2 11 Top Light ccr eter eterne 2 11 Using the Menu 5 6 1 6 2 5 2 TEMERE a ud 3 1 Systems 6 3 Basic Configurations 3 2 Appendix eee 1 Location of Controls and Func

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