Technicolor - Thomson LDK 100 User's Manual
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1. 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 Acursor 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 inthe 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 Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one gt Lens type Std Auto Iris On Peak Average 65 Auto iris setp 35 Mom iris setp 50 MENU LENS 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 lfnecessary 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 is2. 2000 for IT 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 On IT cameras shorter exposure times increase smear effects proportionally The exposure selection also includes lighting control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting thatis operating at a 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 EVR Enhanced Vertical Resolution IT This exposure mode on IT cameras is used to increase the vertical resolution especially for still pictures The exposure time is set to 1 25 for PAL and 1 30 for NTSC 56 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Shooting Section 6 Using the Menu System Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of functions this section describes the struc ture 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 Jaiei eue 6 2
3. PZ Ss ES es E EEE ES E ES ES E ES E c 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 ES EZ ES EZ EZ a e When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message and the measured temperature appear in the viewfinder PEZ PZ EE ES es E EEE ES E ES ES E oo E 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 100 Camera Head 55 Shooting Screens Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal noise 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 of the display For displays with the same frame frequency as the camera for example TV sets use the V shift facility For displays with a higher frame frequency for example computer monitors use the Clean Scan facility Clean Scan To use the Clean Scan function press the Clean Scan button at the front of the camcorder for about two seconds to directly access the variable exposure clean scan function Use the rotary control to c
4. Systems Men rrura 6 3 Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 61 Introduction System Menu On Off and selection button Rotary Control 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 sometime 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 62 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 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 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 textis showing the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder gt Menu off exec VF 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
5. ofthe sensors to be switched between 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch Aspect ratio switching to 4 3 ratio is achieved by activating two horizontal side panels 12 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction Smart Card 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 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 card is 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 Asa 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 of the menu system A scene file contains information relating to the video settings Operator
6. or out if this feature is supported by the lens It shows 50 if not supported 48 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Control Functions 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 NE 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 6 System Menu Select switch This switch when pressed selects the particular menu thatis 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 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 49 4 10 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Section 5 Shooting This section contains informati
7. range extender is selected Iris 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 a predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value Level and contrast are selected in the VF menu 6 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 O 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 7 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 Cadre marker only switchable cameras These dotted white lines show the limits of a 4 3 picture in the 16 9 mode or the limits of a 16 9 picture in the 4 3 mode Zoom indication Indicates the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in
8. sunsets indoors outdoors use When AWC is selected none of the colour temperature indicators in the 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 5600K White balance 7500K White balance FL White balance AW1 White balance AW2 White balance AWC The viewfinder displays the selected value and the actual measured colour temperature The range of the 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 Auto White Balance If the reference colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto white procedure as follows a Use the colour temperature switch to select one of the memory positions FL AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value b Press once onthe white balance switch atthe front of the camera to start the automatic white balance procedure The following appears in the viewfinder PEZ
9. 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 a standard file is also made in this menu Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 65 Systems Menu Files Menu Features A user of the LDK 100 camera can 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 two 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 in the 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 SCAM4 Another four scene files can be stored onthe smartcard SCARD1 SCARD2 SCARD3 and SCARD4 ASTANDARD scenefile 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 Fi
10. Attach the support bracket to the adapter ensuring that the pins fit snugly if necessary turn locking ring to move it away from the adapter f Usethelong screw supplied with the adapter and a washer in the left screw hole to secure the bracket g Use one of the screws and the washer removed at the start to completely secure the bracket h Remount the viewfinder Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 25 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance for example when you use the camera in the hand held position it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece LDK 5390 00 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 ensuring that they both click into place Left eye adapter Aleft eye adapteris optionally available LDK 5390 10 to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera attach the left eye adapter 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 26 Operators
11. LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units Zoom Controls Top Light An optional zoom control unit can be mounted on the carrying handle The three available versions for different types of lens are LDK 6113 16 for Fujinon LDK 6113 26 for Canon LDK 6113 36 for Angenieux This control unit not only controls the zoom but also has mini button controls forthe VTR start stop function and the 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 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 Operators Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2 11 2 12 Operators Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units Section 3 Configurations The LDK 100 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 a 3 2 Configurations Operators Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 3 1 Basic Confi
12. LDK 100 ir Multi role Digital Camera Head 3922 496 46751 St 01 THOMSON iti BROADCAST 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 EN60065 Safety e EN55103 1 EMC Emission e EN55103 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 the con
13. Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units WMicrophone 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 b Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark in the tube c Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards d Ensure that the rubber support at the back of the holder fits into the groove at the back of the tube e Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top f Connectthe microphone cable to audio connector mic on the right side of the camera g 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 When 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
14. accessories The camera is 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 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 22 Operators Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units Lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows a Ensure that the lens locking ring is in the unlocked position turned counterclockwise b Remove the dust protection cap c Slot the lens into the lens mount d Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the lens in place Connect the lens cable to the lens connector at the right side of the camera Place the lens cable into the bottom clip atthe front of the camera and clip located at the side Pull and twist clip to open it Caution Do not attach a lens weighting more than 5 kg to the camera without a support Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera 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
15. ack control circuits Exposure Time switch This up down momentary switch gives a choice of eight exposure time settings These are Nom nominal setting Var e enables the exposure to be varied Crt for shooting sync locked monitors FT EVR enhanced vertical resolution position IT Film enables the exposure to be varied with running shutter 1 200 for fast moving objects 1 500 for fast moving objects 1 1000 for fast moving objects 1 2000 for fast moving objects IT 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 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 45 N bo Y A 11 10 12 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 camera is blanking while the TV is not The V Shift switch shifts the camera blanking It is spring loaded with a central rest position Holding the switch in the or position moves the bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in the viewfinder This function is not active when the camera is genlocked or on air VTR Start button In the triax mode this button switches the intercom microphone of the he
16. adset to the production intercom channel This button operates in parallel with the VTR button on the lens Std File button The standard 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 at the camera front to recall a file 46 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Viewfinder Zebra switch This switch disables OFF position or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels Values forthe zebra function are selected in the VF menu The zebra pattern is switched off when the skin view is on 2 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 brightness o
17. atics 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 4 position standard filter wheel 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 Options e Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy e Transport case e SuperXPander extends the camera s use in studio and EFP situations e Smart Touch gives the operator instant one button access to 14 predefined shooting characteristics Frame Transfer version e 3x 2 3 inch Philips Frame Transfer CCD sensors ensure no vertical smear e Dynamic range of up to 600 DPM version e 3x 2 3 inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no vertical smear e DPMFrame 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
18. 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 e 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 e HI film gives a high contrast film like look which is ideal for outdoor location production e 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 studi
19. cking 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 Move the camera backwards and up The camera is now free from the tripod adapter plate When a 5 inch viewfinder is used with the camera it is recommended that the optionally available tripod adapter plate LDK 5030 be used This tripod plate has an extra locking lever at the rear which provides an additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra stability to the mount When the camera is mounted on the tripod tighten this locking lever 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 28 Operators Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units Local Control Panel SuperXPander The optional SuperXpander LDK 4482 for the LDK 100 extends the camera s use in studio and EFP situations This adapter allows larger studio lenses and a 7 inch viewfinder to be used with the camera Additional facilities provided include a utility power outlet and a rear control panel Refer to the User s Guide of the SuperXpander for more information on mounting the camera and other units to the SuperXpander as well as information on the additional functions of the SuperXpander The optional Local Control Panel the LCP100 f
20. d This control varies the volume of the programme intercom signal to the cameraman s headset Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 43 Video Functions YAN 11 10 8 i A Filter switch Rotate this switch to move the optical filter wheel to its next position The filter switch has four positions 1 Clear 2 ND IA filter 2 stops 3 ND 1 16 filter 4 stops 4 ND 1 64 filter 6 stops The status of the filter wheel 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 needed with this camera as the colour balance range is sufficient to measure temperatures from 2 5K to 20K 2 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 Black Stretch switch This switch when set to the On position starts the black stretch function This function gives more detail in the dar
21. dicators at the top of the 1 5 inch viewfinder show which preset is selected Optical filter selection A neutral density filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to restrict the incoming light The filter is selected via the filter switch at the top front of the camera These filters can be used for example to control depth of field The LDK 100 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 54 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Shooting Colour temperature selection For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the colour temperature The standard file setting is 3200K normally used for tungsten light Two other reference 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 measurement process The FL position is recommended for shooting with fluorescent light Acontinuous automatic white balance position AWC is also available This function continuously measures the white balance and adjusts accordingly It can be used when a constant colour balance is required under changing lighting temperatures
22. 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 Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio function is only available with switchable cameras Aspect ratio values of 16 9 or 4 3 can be selected If the loc ext value is set to Ext the aspect ratio can be switched by an external signal connected to the Base Station 66 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Operating the Menu System __Contents Appendix List of Abbreviations Appendix Operator s Manual LDK 100 Triax Al 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 ovl overload cam camera ch channel pin personal indentification number cont contour ctemp colour temperature r w 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 cod
23. e hd head tm timer hr hour ub user bits ind indicator unbal unbalanced info information und underload interv interview intv interview var variable ir infra red ver version vert vertical lvl level vf viewfinder man manual wa wide angle max maximum wh white mic microphone wrn warning min minute wrx wireless receiver min minimum mom momentary mon monitor nam non additive mix nd neutral density ndf no drop frame A2 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Triax Appendix
24. f the viewfinder display to suit your needs 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 ofthe picture displayed in the viewfinder Reduce the crispening for a better picture when the gain is set to Tally switch The tally switch is used to control the tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle When this switch is set to the ON position the tally indicators light when the camera is on air When this switch is set to the OFF position the tally indicators do not light when the camera is on air Dioptre The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the dioptre ring The range of the dioptre is 3 to 3 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 47 Viewfinder Indicators N Gain indicators The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows Gain is 3 or 6dB Gain is 6 9 12 or 18dB Gain is 9 12 18 or 24dB tand Gain is 30 or 36dB FT 30 36 or 42dB IT Top indicators 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 lights when an ND optical filter or the lens
25. files Both the user card and the owner 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 Note Only use an original Thomson camera card Store the owner card in a safe place THOMSON TYPE OWNER CARD FACTINC 3922 497 24981 CE SERIAL NR 5 938 Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY LUET Mina Co LETare DATE SCENE FILE OPERATOR FILE Printed by DocuCards The Netherlands LDK 100 User card 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 100 Camera Head 13 Features 12 bit digital processing with unique software programmable video path Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic 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 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 Autom
26. function in the Security menu restricts access in varying degrees to the operational controls of the camera There are four user levels userO user1 user2 and users 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 appendix indicates 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 A standard operator s file can be recalled via
27. gurations LDK 100 Operational Two wire data cable Control maximum length Panel 350 m 1 150 ft OCP Base station R S LDK 4053 Triax cable Ee maximum length THO 2400 m 7 875 ft Sk E with 16 mm cable Mains Mains of OCP AC power supply AC power supply In this mode the camera is connected to a base operational control panel OCP connected to the station via a Triax adapter and cable Remote control base station The data communication between of the camera is achieved by a remote control panel camera and base station is carried over the Triax of the Series 9000 Control System This can be an cable 3 2 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 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 opera tion of a particular aspect of the camera __Contents Power Supply rretara rera 4 2 Video FUNCTIONS eisiscescceesteie diedaieids cites sheeks 4 4 Security And ACCESS rrua 4 2 NIST rra 4 7 AUGIO re aeo ere ea a 4 3 Viewfinder Indicators cecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 8 Jaiei sidessivccdstesneescaisacuteevesacte cunevseancasantoandencds 4 3 Control FUNCTIONS a 4 9 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Ma
28. hange the value and so remove the noise bar The ranges for FT cameras are from 50 6 to 103 1 for 50Hz cameras from 61 1 to 151 for 60Hz cameras The ranges for IT cameras are from 50 1 to 103 1 for 50Hz cameras from 60 1 to 151 for 60Hz cameras 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 Note Do not shoot highlights in the clean scan mode as this may cause a smear effect 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 Itis an up down type switch Pressing the switch moves the black bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in the 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 of the variable shutter function CRT Exposure FT A third possibility can arise when shooting a monitor whose synchronisation 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 Exposure Time The exposure time values of 1 200 1 500 and 1 1000 also 1
29. he triax 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 set 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 andthe appropriate adjustments made onthe camera Recall the 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 f Select the correct exposure time e200 M N
30. hfully 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 SuperXPander An optional SuperXpander enables the camera to be used with large lenses so extending the camera s use in studio and EFP situations Camera Head Versions The camera head can be supplied in three different versions depending on the type of sensor required The Frame Transfer CCD sensor version offers superior performance and can 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 lag nor smear The Frame Transfer DPM version uses Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format of the sensors to be switched between 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of horizontal or vertical resolution The 1000 pixels per line in both formats ensures that there is no loss in the horizontal viewing angle but also ensures high resolution in the red green and blue channels The Interline Transfer sensor version is a very cost effective camcorder that still provides superior digital signal processing The Interline Transfer Wide ITW Switchable sensor version is fitted with switchable aspect ratio IT CCD sensors This version enables the format
31. information about these adjustments refer to Section 5 and to the lens manufacturers documentation Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 23 1 5 inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1 5 inch viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1 5 inch viewfinder proceed as follows a Loosen locking ring 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 Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise as seen from rear so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket at the top right of the camera 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 To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder fit the soft cover to the rubber eyepiece 24 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units Positioning the 1 5 inch viewfinder Right eye adapter The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements a Loosen the locking
32. ion 0 eeeeeceeeeeteeeceeeeeeeeeeeeetneeeneeees 5 4 GURE ERO DEO kt egaka 2 9 Optical filter selection ccceccceceecsseeseeeteeees 5 4 Local Control Eres 2 9 Colour temperature Selection ru 5 5 Shoulder PAG EE 2 10 Auto White Balance ccccceeccccccccccccececceeeeeeeess 5 5 Rain and Off use Cover A 2 11 Shooting Sereen Sirini 5 6 ZOOM CONOIS aar retara ear 2 11 Exposure TIME ra 5 6 paleala 2 11 Using the Menu System arree 6 1 Conf UL GALA ENE 3 1 NAO GUCHON eause ancetonmmmancds 6 2 Basic Configurations sssri srnserrirseiiriisisesicansis 3 2 Systems AUE 6 3 Location of Controls and Functions 41 Appendix EO A 1 Power SUPDIY rruaren eearri 4 2 List of Abbreviations cc cccececceececeeseetereeeeeeees A 2 02 12 1 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 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 100 Multi role Camera Head It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments With this manual itis 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 avai
33. k areas of the 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 44 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Colour Temperature selector White Bal This up down scroll selection switch allows a choice between three preset colour temperatures e 3200K 3 2K for studio lighting conditions e 5600K 5 6K for outdoors clouded conditions e 7500K 7 5K for outdoors clear blue skies three memory positions e FL memory position for fluorescent light e AW1 memory position 1 e 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 at the front Indicators in the 1 5 inch viewfinder light to show which position is selected None of these indicators light wnen 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 O Gain selection switch This up down scroll selection switch gives a choice of five master gain settings The values for these settings except 0 dB can be set in the Install menu of the camera systems menu refer to Section 6 The indicators i
34. lable Intended audience This operator s manual can be used by inexperienced camera operators who are newto Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions 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 asa 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 Structure of this manual The manualis divided into six sections and an appendix Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 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 100 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
35. les 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 menu also allows the recall of the opererator file stored in the camera OCAM1 or one of the two operator files OQCARD1 and OCARD2 stored on the smartcard These files contain information for setting up the non video configuration of the camera A STANDARD operator files factory or customer defined is stored in the camera Note The standard customer operator file is stored via the Security menu not the Files menu The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu Install Menu Features Gain The gain can be selected in five steps 0 and 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 6dB or 3dB The 0 is always OGE The can be set to 6 9 12 or 18dB The can be set to 9 12 18 or ZAZE The can be set to 30 or 36dB FT 30 36 or 42dB IT Disable camera The
36. ly at home in the studio or out on location in an OB environment 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 highlight content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting S shaped transfer characteristics of film Digital True Colour Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for compressedhighlights reproducing colours fait
37. n 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 64 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 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 has 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
38. n the 1 5 inch viewfinder light as follows Gain is 6 3dB Gain is 6 9 12 18dB Gain is 9 12 18 24dB tand Gain is 30 36dB and Gain is 30 36 42dB IT Note Reduce crispening peaking in the viewfinder when using the position OO Clean Scan button When shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan function to avoid horizontal noise 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 andso remove the 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 awhite area inthe 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 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 bl
39. nual LDK 100 Camera Head 41 Power Supply Power switch The power switch has two positions On Power to 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 and the camera starts at the assigned user level when switched on again Security and Access Smart card slot Insert your smartcard 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 of the camera The user level 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 A smart card is not required for normal operation of the camera Note Only use an original Thomson camera card Store the owner card in a safe place 42 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Audio Intercom Audio microphone connector front 0 Headset Programme volume control Balanced input connector for 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 controlle
40. o 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 Philips to 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 100 Camera Head 53 Colour 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 Off Cadre VF i Off Gain selection Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera The gain is selected via the 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 Anew value is 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 in
41. on 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 rrura 5 2 Colour temperature Selection rr 5 5 Standard setting E 5 3 Auto White Balance A 5 5 Colour E rara AE aaria 5 4 SHOOTING Bleu EEA 5 6 EIE auela 5 4 EXPOSUPC Uu 5 6 Optical filter selection rr 5 4 Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 541 Using the Camera The camerais 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 anumber of steps that must be carried out before satisfactory shots can be obtained a The camera must be set up and powered 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 t
42. or the LDK 100 series _ DK5201 00 allows the operator to control the camera remotely The LCP 100 controls the lris the Master Black and black and white painting The LCP 100 menu is used to access the major camera settings The LCP 100 menu settings and the associated values are displayed on the 16 character LCD Refer to the User s Guide of the LCP 100 for more information on connecting the camera as well as information on the accessories and functions of the Local Control Panel Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 29 Shoulder Pad 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 Rain and Off use Cover The rain and off use cover must be used when the camera system is in 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 When the camera is used with the SuperXPander LDK 4482 an optional rain and off use cover LDK 6989 00 is available 2 10 Operators Manual
43. ote The number of functions available depends on the user level that has been set Refer to Section 6 for more information on setting the user level 52 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 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 the green STD button for 2 seconds the viewfinder shows the library of available shooting conditions b Select a 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
44. part J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment 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 requiredto correct the interference Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 15 16 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accesso ries can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera The mounting of accessories and packing for transport are also explained Contents Thansport Case tem rr Aten 2 2 edalea GOA 2 9 BRA 2 3 Local Control SUSAN 2 9 1 5 INCN Viewfinder ss 2 4 Shoulder Pad ss 2 10 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories cceeeeeeees 2 6 Rain and Off Use Cover rrura 2 11 Aleluia 2 7 ZOOM Contos sorserien a 2 11 Tripod iguel 2 8 TOP Light ecs 2 11 Assembling the Units Operators Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2 1 Transport Case Additional Supplies Documentation Packing inserts Top light Tripod Plate Battery 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
45. required Interline Transfer version e 3 x 2 3 inch Interline Transfer CCD sensors e Dynamic range of up to 500 Interline Transfer Wide Switchable version e 3x 2 3 inch Interline Transfer Wide Switchable low smear CCD sensors 14 Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction Important Precautions To ensure 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 Ifthe unitis 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 FCC Class A Statement This equipment 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 foraclass A computing device pursuant to Sub
46. ring As seen from the rear of the camera turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves 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 and slide the round bar forwards or backwards When the desired position is reached tighten the support bracket round bar retaining lever again Touse 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 When wearing headphones it may be necessary to move the viewfinder further to the left to obtain a more comfortable viewing position A right eye adapter is supplied for this purpose Mount the right eye adapter as follows a Remove the viewfinder from the support bracket b Unscrew and remove the two screws that hold the bracket in place c Attach the adapter to the end of the sliding tube so that it protrudes to the right as seen from the front ensuring that the pins fit snugly into the slots d Use the short screw and the washers supplied with the adapter to secure it to the left hole as seen from the front of the sliding bar e
47. 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 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 Section 6 Operating the Menu System Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of functions this section describes the structure of the control system Appendix The appendix contains a list of Abbreviations used in this manual Camera versions Throughout the manual FT refers to functions that are only available for Frame Transfer cameras IT refers to functions that are only available for Interline Transfer cameras ii Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 02 12 1 Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 Digital Camera Head 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 iena AEA 1 2 ESS DUE sareni E ev iysciet terea 1 4 duta 1 3 Important PrecautiOns rru 1 5 Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 1 1 Technology The LDK 100 camera is a multi role digital camera head using 2 3 inch CCD sensors This is a flexible camera that is equal
48. sociated 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 analogue value is displayed next to a function name then pressing the Select button places the cursor in front of the value and the Rotary control is used to change the analogue value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list Undoing changes If you make changes to the video settings in the Systems menu and you decide not to 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 follows 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 configuratio
49. tents 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 a 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 LDK 100 Triax Multi role Digital Camera Head Operator s Manual Contents About this Manual rss ii Judea Za ela 1 1 Security ANd ACCESS rra 4 2 lelua A 1 2 AUd ar ateek atata 4 3 SMALE CAG E 1 3 ITSP COM arrearen ei atata oaren 4 3 ERO UE arrera a a E Ea E a 1 4 Video FUNCTIONS cccccccccceeeccccccaeccccecsaaececeees 4 4 Important Precautions errezena 1 5 Viewfinder A 4 7 Viewfinder Indicators rss 4 8 AEA LUA 2 1 Control FUNCOMS eneen 4 9 Transport Case sr 2 2 BSE 2 3 Shooting araba aeta atetan 5 1 1 5 INCN Viewfinder ss 2 4 Using the Camera rrua 5 2 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories rraza 2 6 Standard EZA La 5 3 ARAKA 2 7 EEan ataa 5 4 Tripod Adapter Plate rss 2 8 Gain select
50. the MAIN menu c Press the 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 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 System menu by returning to the MAIN menu TOP and selecting Menu off Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 63 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 the item pointed to has a value The value can be a toggle value only two values alist value more than two values SD analogue value variable from 00 to 99 or unavailable 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 as
51. 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 100 Camera Head 27 Tripod Adapter Plate Tomountthe camera onatripod the tripod plate LDK 5030 00 is delivered as standard mustfirst 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 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 that the 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 manner 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 lo
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