GRASS VALLEY LDK 8000 Elite, LDK 4000 Elite User Manual

User’s Guide
3922 496 31341 December 2009 v1.01
LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite
System camera
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A Statement
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards:
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.1.2 Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.2.1 HD imagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.2 Digital processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.3 Focus assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.3 Camera versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.1 LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version (LDK 8000/70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
1.3.2 LDK 8000 Elite Worldcam version (LDK 8000/71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
1.3.3 LDK 4000 Elite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
1.5 List of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 2 – Installation
2.1 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.2 LDK 5302/60 2-inch viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2.2 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3 2-inch viewfinder accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3.1 LDK 5390/00 Wide angle eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3.2 LDK 5390/10 Left eye adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4 AJ-MC700 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.5 LDK 5301/10 Tripod adaptor plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.6 Adjusting the shoulder pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.7 Exchanging the camera adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.8 LDK 5020/05 Universal transport case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2.9 Packing for return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 3 – Configurations
3.1 HD Fiber configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.2 TriaxHD configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.3 Stand-alone configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.4 HD Wireless configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5 Multiple camera configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Chapter 4 – Operating instructions
4.1 Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.1.1 Switching on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.1.2 Controlling the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2 Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2.1 Camera head controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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4.3 User buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
4.4 Viewfinder preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.4.1 Tally on/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.4.2 Zebra (exposure indication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4.3 VF Option switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.4.4 Viewfinder picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.4.5 Dioptre adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.4.6 Viewfinder markers and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4.7 Focussing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.5 Lens operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.5.1 Auto iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.5.2 Extended auto iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.5.3 Precision focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.5.4 Lens indicators in the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.6 Controls on the TriaxHD and HD Fiber adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4.6.1 Powering the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4.6.2 Selecting monitoring signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.6.3 Using audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.6.4 Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.7 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.8 Managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.8.1 Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.8.2 Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.8.3 Standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.8.4 Customer standard files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.9 Access and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.9.1 User level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.9.2 Selecting the user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.9.3 Disable camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.9.4 Camera cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.9.5 Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.9.6 Camera card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 5 – Video setup
5.1 Video settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5.1.1 Standard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1.2 Non-standard indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.2 Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5.2.1 Camera with LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.2.2 Camera with LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.3 Test signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.4 Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.4.1 Gain selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.4.2 Variable gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.4.3 Digital noise reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
5.5 Optical filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
5.6 Color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.6.1 Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.6.2 Variable color temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.6.3 Auto-white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.7 Color correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
5.7.1 Setup using the system menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
5.7.2 Setup using the Operational Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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5.8 Exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.8.1 Selecting the exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.8.2 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.8.3 Vertical shift (V-shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.8.4 Clean scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.9 Reverse scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.10 Freeze frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
5.11 Black stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.12 Auto skin detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Chapter 6 – System menu
6.1 Using the system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
6.1.1 Entering the system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.1.2 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.1.3 Leaving the system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.1.4 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.1.5 Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.2 Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.2.1 Top menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.2.2 Viewfinder menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.2.3 Lens menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
6.2.4 Video menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.2.5 Video menu structure (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.2.6 Install menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.2.7 Files menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.2.8 Security menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.2.9 Diagnostics menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.2.10 Service menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
6.3 Menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.3.1 Viewfinder menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.3.2 Lens menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.3.3 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.3.4 Install menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.3.5 Files menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.3.6 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.3.7 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.3.8 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chapter 7 – Connectors
7.1 Camera head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.1.1 Connectors on the LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite camera head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.2 Camera adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
7.2.1 Connectors on the LDK 5861 TriaxHD and LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor. . . . . 106
7.2.2 Connectors on the LDK 5490 HD-SDI adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Chapter 8 – Specifications
8.1 Specifications for LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite camera head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.1.1 Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.1.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8.2 Specifications for LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
8.2.1 Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
8.2.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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8.3 Specifications for LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.3.1 Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.3.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.4 Specifications for LDK 5490 HD-SDI adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.4.1 Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.4.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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End-of-life product recycling
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.
Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including freight, however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup.
For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries. In the US and Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the EH&S Department. In addition, information concerning the program can be found at:
www.grassvalley.com/environment
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Important information
Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. Regularly check the Grass Valley website (www.grassvalley.com) for new updates of this and other user’s guides.
During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must then be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Cautions and Warnings
Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual.
Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel.
Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property.
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Warnings
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons.
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected.
Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the camera correctly. Do not block the hot airflow coming from the outlets on the right side of the camera head and camera adaptor.
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Precautions
To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration:
Avoid damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to
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.
Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the imagers.
Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections.
Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Triax or Fiber cables.
Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.
protect the unit.
Do not mix units from different types of camera systems (HD with SD, Triax with
digital Triax)
Do connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system
parts.
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Triax cable systems
Only connect a Triax cable from the same LDK camera family to the unit.
Do not allow system earth currents to exceed 1.5 A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or
0.2 A in other cable shields.
To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system, galvanically separate the power earth connection of equipment connected to the camera from the camera earth.
It is strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to connect a camera to a base station.
Galvanic separation
Because of the nature of Triax systems, with long distances between camera and Base Station, the risk of earth currents flowing is greater. These earth currents can result in damage to the equipment.
For example, a monitor connected directly to the CVBS output of the camera is powered locally. The earthing point of the monitor’s power supply can be at a different potential with respect to the earthing point of the Base Station. If the power earth of the monitor is also the video earth, then this earth potential is transferred to the camera via the shield of the BNC connector. The difference in earth potential between the camera and the Base Station results in an earth current in the Triax system.
To prevent earth currents from flowing in the Triax system, we recommend galvanic separation of earthed equipment connected to the camera. This separation can be achieved by using an isolation transformer between the local power outlet and the equipment connected to the camera. Alternatively, use equipment that has a double insulation and therefore does not require an earth connection.
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Fiber-optic transmission units
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
Laser safety statement (Europe)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
Laser safety statement (US)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to 21CFR
1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Fiber-optic cable precautions
Fiber-optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following precautions into account:
Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the
cable.
Avoid kinks in the cable.
Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).
Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.
Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.
In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors
immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean.
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Cleaning fiber-optic connectors
WARNING
Always switch off power before cleaning the connectors.
WARNING
Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light.
Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber-optic transmission. Fiber-optic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated and unmated; it is essential that fiber-optic users develop the necessary discipline to always clean the connectors before they are mated.
Use a commercially available cleaning kit specifically designed for fiber-optic connectors and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules, the interior walls of alignment sleeves, and the interior and exterior of connector shells.
For plugs, the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid. (Cleaning sticks with a slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to detach them.)
For jacks, it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding ferrules.
Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles, so it is important to clean both the insides and outsides.
The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a transmitter or receiver.
Mate the connector immediately! Don't let the connector lie around and collect dust before mating.
Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports.
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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Welcome

The LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite is a high definition multi-format (LDK 8000 Elite) or single­format (LDK 4000 Elite) camera head using three 2/3-inch HD-DPM small, lightweight, camera head contains the optical pickup devices and digital image processing electronics, while the transmission system (HD Fiber, TriaxHD, HD-SDI or HD Wireless) can be selected by using interchangeable dockable adaptors. The dockable principle allows a choice of transmission and thus the greatest flexibility and cost-effective solutions in multiple applications.
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1.1. 1 About this manual

The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite camera equipped with a dockable transmission adaptor. It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments. This manual describes all operating features of the camera so it can be used to its full potential.
This guide is so designed that it can be used as an introduction to those who are new to the camera, as a simple procedural guide to those who wish to set-up and start shooting immediately, and as a reference work to be consulted as required during the long life of the camera.

1.1. 2 Related documents

Before proceeding, check the Grass valley website at www.grassvalley.com for the latest version of this user’s guide and additional information:
Online versions of documentation; updated versions of user’s guides, data sheets, brochures, application notes in pdf-format are available for download.
Software downloads; camera software updates, release notes and installation instructions are available for download.
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1.2 Technology

1.2 . 1 HD imagers

The camera head uses HD-DPM+™ CCD imagers which offer superior performance and ultimate flexibility. Native high-definition video formats 1080p (LDK only), 1080i and 720p are produced at the touch of a button.
Progressive frame sampling is the native imaging mode, providing complete frame samples. The entire imager surface is used for image sampling—there are no interline transfer channels which introduce aliasing artifacts.
The camera’s native multi-format capability is realized with innovative 9.2 million pixel Frame Transfer 2/3-inch CCD imagers. These allow vertically grouping of different numbers of pixels on the imagers themselves—there is no need for internal format conversion.
These imagers have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity across all camera lens apertures. Unique imager shuttering completely eliminates vertical smear.
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1.2 . 2 Digital processing

The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 14-bit A/D converters and 34­bit accurate internal processing. All major camera functions are processed in the digital domain, including knee, gamma, detail, matrix and color correction.
The intelligent continuous automatics function provides automatic control of black levels and black shading. Each imager provides black reference signals that are used to monitor temperature changes. This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without operator intervention.
The digital detail processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range detail circuit. Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6-point digital matrix or via preset matrices. Digital gamma circuits provide a wide range of standardized gamma curves and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be enhanced, together with hard contrast and saturated color in bright scenes. The matrix and gamma sequence is software programmable for precise color matching.

1.2 . 3 Focus assist

With HD, focusing is even more critical than before. The LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite has special patented focusing aids. A unique viewfinder zoom function enlarges the viewfinder image instantly with a simple press-button action, thus providing improved means for focusing.
Additionally, a patented crawler circuitry adds motion in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus.
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1.3 Camera versions

1.3 .1 LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version (LDK 8000/70)

The LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version supports both 720p and 1080iHD acquisition formats in 50 and 59.94 Hz and simultaneously provides high-quality SD outputs in either 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz (optional feature).
The following acquisition formats are available for the Enterprise version:
720p at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz
1080i at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz

1.3 .2 LDK 8000 Elite Worldcam version (LDK 8000/71)

The Worldcam version provides, in addition to the Enterprise version formats, 1080p50/
59.94 format. This future-proof acquisition format is very suitable for high-quality drama
and cinematography productions.
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Additionally, digital cinematography formats in 1080p and 720p are available, which give an impression of motion comparable to film cameras running at identical speeds.
The Worldcam also provides convenient built-in frame-rate conversions for easy connection to existing HD peripherals, offering possibilities for cost-effective monitoring and recording combined with the motion portrayal of film cameras. The 1080p format at
23.98 Hz, for example, can be converted using 3:2 pull-down to 1080i at 59.94 Hz right
inside the camera.
The following acquisition formats are available for the Worldcam version:
720p at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz
720p at 23.98 Hz, 25 Hz and 29.97 Hz
1080i at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz
1080p at 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz
1080p at 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz and 29.97 Hz

1.3 .3 LDK 4000 Elite

The LDK 4000 Elite camera head is available in two versions. The LDK 4000/70 supports 720p formats while the LDK decide when ordering which version you require.
4000/71 supports 1080i formats, both in 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz. You
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1.4 Features

Ultimate flexibility with HD-DPM+ ™ CCD imagers with native switchability (LDK 8000 Elite only) between interlaced 1080i, true progressive 720p and 1080p (LDK Worldcam only) high definition digital cinematography formats.
The CCD imagers have 9.2 million pixels each, with 1920 (H) x 4320 (V) effective picture elements.
Frame Transfer technology ensures no smear.
14-bit A-to-D and 34-bit digital signal processing.
Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range.
Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Color Knee.
Variable gain control and variable color temperature.
Secondary color corrector with six sets for color hue, saturation and luminance adjustment.
Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital matrix assure accurate color matching.
Fluorescent light matrix.
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User definable noise reduction.
Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy.
Digital detail with an extensive range of parameters.
Advanced detail 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 broadcast 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 color filter can be used for creating a special look (warm/cold) of a scene, or for a smooth color temperature control around the white balance setting.
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 and V-shift features allow capture of monitor and projection screen pictures.
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1.5 List of accessories

LDK 4489 Xpander
LDK 4488 SuperXpander
LDK 6517 7-inch viewfinder support
LDK 4800 HD/HS Triax Repeater
LDK 5302/60 2-inch HD viewfinder
LDK 5305 5-inch HD viewfinder
LDK 5308 8.4-inch EFP HD viewfinder
LDK 4021 7-inch HD viewfinder for use with SuperXpander
LDK 4025 8-inch LCD HD viewfinder for use with SuperXpander
LDK 5390/00 Wide angle adaptor for LDK 5302/60 2-inch viewfinder
LDK 5390/10 Left eye adaptor for LDK 5302/60 2-inch viewfinder
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LDK 6992/02 Sunhood for LDK 5305 5-inch viewfinder
LDK 5021/05 Raincover for camera with LDK 5305 5-inch viewfinder
LDK 5031/10 Tripod plate
LDK 8111/37 Headset dynamic XLR-5 (double muff)
LDK 8111/51 Headset dynamic XLR-5 (single muff)
LDK 6985/21 Scriptboard with light
LDK 5020/05 Universal transport case
LDK 5020/01 Carrying bag
LDK 5901/00 AC power supply 100 W
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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Mounting a lens

To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise.
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2. Remove the dust protection cap (2).
3. Slot the lens into the lens mount (3).
4. Turn the lens locking ring (1) clockwise until the lens locks firmly in place.
5. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector (4) at the right side of the camera.
6. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camera and clip (5) located at
the side.
Figure 2-1. Lens mounting
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Caution
Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg (11 lbs) to the camera without a proper lens support.
When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more information about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer’s documentation.
Note
Note
Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera.

2.2 LDK 5302/60 2-inch viewfinder

2.2.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder

To mount the viewfinder proceed as follows:
1. Loosen locking ring (1) of viewfinder support bracket (2) at the front of the camera handgrip. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.)
2. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket.
3. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning it clockwise (as seen from rear) so that the
viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.
4. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (6) at the top right of the camera.
5. Slide the microphone holder (4) onto the viewfinder and secure with the knurled screw (5).
Note
Note
Always fit the microphone holder as it functions as a safety stop for the viewfinder.
6. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder, fit the eye piece cover (3) to the rubber eyepiece. Spare eye piece covers (ordering number 3922
405 00461) are available via your Grass Valley representative.
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Figure 2-2. Viewfinder mounting
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2.2.2 Positioning the viewfinder

The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements:
1. Loosen the locking ring (1). (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.)
2. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position.
3. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning clockwise.
The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be rotated vertically.
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis. Loosen the support bracket round bar retaining lever (2) and slide the round bar (3) forwards or backwards. When the desired position is reached tighten the support bracket round bar retaining lever (2) again.
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button (4) below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the associated clip (5). The display can now be seen from further away.
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Figure 2-3. Viewfinder positioning
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2.3 2-inch viewfinder accessories

2.3.1 LDK 5390/00 Wide angle eyepiece

If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for example, when you use the camera in the hand-held position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece. To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows:
1. Hold the eyepiece (1) securely.
2. Press the button (2) below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button clip (3).
3. Press the button (4) above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece.
4. Fit the wide angle eyepiece (1) to the two clips (3) ensuring that they both click into place.
Figure 2-4. Viewfinder wide angle eyepiece
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2.3.2 LDK 5390/10 Left eye adaptor

A left eye adaptor is optionally available to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye. Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera, attach the left eye adaptor (1) to the viewfinder and secure it using the screw (2). Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket (3) at the end of the left eye adaptor.
Figure 2-5. Viewfinder left eye adaptor
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2.4 AJ-MC700 Microphone

To attach the optional microphone to the camera proceed as follows:
1. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw (2) of the microphone
support bracket (1) on the viewfinder and open.
2. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark
(5) in the tube.
3. Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards. Mount
the microphone as straight as possible.
4. Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder fit into the rims (6)
around the tube.
5. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top. Don’t allow the wind hood to
touch the holder (7) as this reduces the damping effect.
6. Connect the microphone cable to the MIC audio connector (3) on the right side of the
camera. To avoid mechanical pick-up, do not let the microphone cable touch the holder.
7. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the camera and into clip (4) at
the side of the camera. (Pull and twist clip to open it.)
Other microphones with a diameter of 21 mm can also be used, however, ensure that the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera INSTALL menu. When a longer microphone is used, it is not necessary to place it in the split tube. Phantom power is always present on the front microphone socket.
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Figure 2-6. Microphone mounting
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2.5 LDK 5301/10 Tripod adaptor plate

To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate must first be attached to the tripod. Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod adaptor plate firmly onto the tripod. Attach the camera to the tripod adaptor plate as follows:
1. Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod adaptor plate from back to front ensuring that the front of the camera engages the v-slot (1) at the front of the tripod adaptor plate, and that the slot on the bottom of the camera engages the stud (2) at the rear of the tripod adaptor plate.
2. Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place.
3. When the camera is mounted firmly, the locking lever (5) swings around fully to the rear of
the plate. If the lever does not travel the full distance, you should manually lock it into place.
Caution
Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adaptor plate in the correct manner could result in an unsecured camera. Ensure that the rear stud (2) is engaged and that the camera clicks into place.
Figure 2-7. Tripod adaptor plate
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Remove the camera from the tripod as follows:
1. Open the locking lever (5) to free the rear stud (2).
2. Press and hold the red locking lever (3) against the release handle (4).
3. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera.
4. Pull the release handle (4) forward.
5. Move the camera backwards and up.
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2.6 Adjusting the shoulder pad

To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold lever (1). The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera. Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted to get the best balanced shoulder position.
Figure 2-8. Shoulder pad
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2.7 Exchanging the camera adaptor

Caution
Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adaptor. Do not allow the metal guide pins to damage the pins of the connector.
Caution
Follow the indicated steps in the order given below. Tightening or loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera.
Caution
Exchange the adaptor in a safe area, preferably indoors. Make sure your working area is clean and dust free.
To detach the adaptor from the camera head proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the vertical screw (5) in the handgrip of the camera head.
2. Unscrew the two horizontal screws (4) at the front of the camera head.
3. Unscrew the two horizontal screws (3) at the top of the camera head.
4. Carefully disconnect the adaptor from the camera head.
Figure 2-9. Exchanging the camera adaptor
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To attach the adaptor to the camera head proceed as follows:
1. Fit the guide pin at the top rear of the camera head and the guide pins on either side of
the camera connector into the corresponding slots (1 and 2) of the adaptor.
2. First, tighten the two horizontal screws (3) on the top of the camera head.
3. Next, tighten the two horizontal screws (4) at the front of the camera head.
4. Lastly, tighten the vertical screw (5) in the handgrip of the camera head.

2.8 LDK 5020/05 Universal transport case

Both your camera and its accessories are sensitive equipment, so it is important to protect these against damage when transporting it. To do this, a universal transport case is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories.
Figure 2-10. Universal transport case
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packing inserts
top light
tripod plate
additional
supplies
power supply unit
The camera is packed in the case as shown in the figure above. This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport. Turn the LDK5302/60 2-inch viewfinder downwards so that it does not protrude above the top of the camera.
Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be packed securely. These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam inserts for your particular configuration.
Caution
To prevent damage always detach the lens from the camera head before transporting.
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2.9 Packing for return

If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley for servicing, try to use the containers and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Grass Valley service centre.
If the original packing can no longer be used, the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials:
1. Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic.
2. Use strong shipping container.
3. Use a layer of shock-absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide firm
cushioning and prevent movement inside container.
4. Seal shipping container securely.
5. Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
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