GRASS VALLEY LDK 8000 Elite, LDK 4000 Elite User Manual

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User’s Guide

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LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite

System camera

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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:

- EN60065 : Safety

- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)

- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)

following the provisions of:

a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

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Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2009. Copying of this document and giving it to others, and the use or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design. Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development.

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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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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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™ imagers. The

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

☞

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

☞

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.

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

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

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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Chapter 3

Configurations

3.1 HD Fiber configuration

The HD Fiber system allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 4,000 m (13,200 ft) and beyond, using industry standard fiber optic cable. It is based on 30 MHz full-bandwidth 4:2:2 transmission (Y/Cr/Cb components).

A camera head with the LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor is connected to an LDK 4582 HD Fiber Base Station using a fiber optic cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 4,000 m (13,200 ft).

The double side band modulation technique used in combination with Y/Cr/Cb transmission ensures linearity, resolution and an optimal signal-to-noise ratio over the maximum cable length. Bandwidth efficient channel combining and equalization techniques minimize cross-talk and interference. Teleprompter and viewfinder signals maintain high performance with relatively long cable lengths.

The communication facilities provide for two-wire or four-wire high quality intercom signals. Full camera control is provided via a C2IP Ethernet-based control network.

The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the hybrid fiber optic cable to the camera. An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a cross-over Ethernet cable.

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Figure 3-1. Camera in HD Fiber mode

HD-SDI out A HD-SDI out B Viewfinder out HDMI out Audio mic 1 in Audio mic 2 in Front mic in Intercom headset i/o Reference in Teleprompter out 12 VDC in Scriptlight out 12 VDC Utility out 12 VDC 1.5A Tracker out Aux out

LDK 4582 HD Fiber Base Station

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HD-SDI out 3x CVBS viewing out Text out Tally signal Private data EXT SD video in SD-RGB/YUV/SDI out Audio 1 out Audio 2 out Intercom i/o Monitoring out

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MCP 400

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3.2 TriaxHD configuration

TriaxHD, which is a further development of the Emmy Award winning Triax transmission system, makes the camera compatible with industry standard Triax cables. This allows the reuse of existing, reliable and valuable cable inventories.

A camera head with the LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor is connected to an LDK 4502 TriaxHD Base Station using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 1,200

TriaxHD allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 1,200 m (4,000 ft) and beyond, using industry standard 14 mm (0.55 in) Triax cables. It is based on 30

The communication facilities provide for two-wire or four-wire high quality intercom signals. Full camera control is provided via a C2IP Ethernet-based control network.

The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera. An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a crossover Ethernet cable.

MHz full-bandwidth 4:2:2 transmission (Y/Cr/Cb components).

m (4,000 ft) for a 14 mm (0.55 in) Triax cable.

Figure 3-2. Camera in TriaxHD configuration

HD-SDI out A HD-SDI out B

LDK 8000 Elite HD camera head

Viewfinder out HDMI out Audio mic 1 in Audio mic 2 in Front mic in Intercom headset i/o Reference in Teleprompter out 12 VDC in Scriptlight out 12 VDC Utility out 12 VDC 1.5A Tracker out Aux out

LDK 4800 TriaxHD repeater

LDK 5861 TriaxHD camera adaptor

HD-SDI out 3x CVBS viewing out Text out Tally signal Private data EXT SD video in SD-RGB/YUV/SDI out Audio 1 out Audio 2 out Intercom i/o Monitoring out

LDK 4502 TriaxHD Base Station

C2IP Camera Control Ethernet infrastructure

OCP 400 MCP 400

Triax cable lengths

The approximate maximum cable lengths between a Base Station and a camera are given in the table below. The signal degrades gradually when these lengths are exceeded. Reduce these lengths by approximately 20% when a teleprompter signal is sent to the camera.

The maximum length is given for cables of the highest quality. The quality of some cables and the number of connections can adversely affect this maximum length.

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Cable diameter Max. length (w/o repeater) Max. length (w. repeater)

8 mm (0.33 in) 500 m (1,640 ft) *) 1000 m (3,280 ft) *)

11 mm (0.43 in) 700 m (2,300 ft) 1,400 m (4,600 ft)

14 mm (0.55 in) 1,200 m (4,000 ft) 2,400 m (8,000 ft)

*) The maximum cable length for 8 mm Triax is adversely influenced by the power consumption of the camera.

Tip

✎

An LDK 4800 TriaxHD Repeater can be used to extend the maximum length of the Triax connection.

3.3 Stand-alone configuration

A camera head with the LDK 5861 TriaxHD or LDK 5490 HD-SDI adaptor can be used in the stand-alone mode i.e. without a Base Station. The DC power supply is applied directly to the adaptor. An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the camera head using an RS232 connection. A reference signal can be applied to genlock the camera.

The HD SDI (B) / VF connector at the rear carries the HD-SDI viewfinder signal. The HD-SDI (A) connector carries the HD-SDI camera signal.

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Figure 3-3. Camera in stand-alone mode

HD-SDI out A HD-SDI out B Viewfinder out HDMI out Audio mic 1 in Audio mic 2 in Front mic in Reference in

Scriptlight out 12 VDC Utility out 12 VDC 1.5A

LDK 5861 TriaxHD camera adaptor

LDK 8000 Elite HD camera head

OCP 400

LDK 5490 Compact HD-SDI adaptor

External Power supply unit

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3.4 HD Wireless configuration

The HD Wireless transmission system consists of a Wireless Camera adaptor that docks to the camera head, an RF emitter/receiver set and an Antenna Management Unit. From the AMU, a Triax connection brings all signals to and from the Wireless Control Unit that provides both power and interfacing to the studio system.

For compression, the HD Wireless system uses state-of-the-art JPEG 2000 technology with a 10-bit, end-to-end signal. You can use intra-field or spatio-temporal compression. What's more, there is no MPEG-style group of pictures (GOP). Consequently every frame is of the same high quality for postprocessing and editing.

For transmission, this bi-directional system provides genlock and full control of the camera in the same way as with a Triax cable system. Coupled with a high bit-rate protocol (based on the

802.16 physical layer), it features low latency, enabling you to integrate wireless shots into your

production with imperceptible video-to-audio delay.

This HD wireless transmission system extends the HD camera head to form an HD Digital Wireless Camera system. The camera head with the attached LDK 5464 Wireless Camera adaptor communicates wirelessly with the LDK 4460 Antenna Management Unit. The Antenna Management Unit is connected to the LDK 4470 Wireless Control Unit via a Triax cable.

Figure 3-4. Camera in HD Wireless configuration

LDK 4460 Antenna Management Unit

LDK 8000 Elite HD camera head

Note

☞

Refer to the user’s guide for the HD Wireless system for more information about setting up and operating the wireless transmission connection.

LDK 5464 HD Wireless camera adaptor

LDK 4470 HD Wireless Control Unit

OCP 400

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3.5 Multiple camera configuration

The Base Stations are each connected to a network hub or router via an Ethernet cable (straight through, not cross-over). The OCP 400 operational control panels and, if required the MCP 400 Master Control Panel, are also connected to the Ethernet network via a hub or router.

Figure 3-5. Multiple cameras in C2IP network

LDK 4021 7-inch HD viewfinder

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LDK 4488 SuperXpander + LDK 8000 Elite HD camera head

LDK 8000 Elite HD camera head

LDK 4582 HD Fiber Base Station

LDK 4502 TriaxHD Base Station

LDK 4582 HD Fiber Base Station

C2IP Camera Control Ethernet infrastructure

OCP 400 MCP 400

LDK 4488 SuperXpander and LDK 4489 Xpander

A camera head with an LDK 5880 HD Fiber or an LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor can be mounted in the LDK 4488 SuperXpander (or in the LDK 4489 Xpander). This enables large box lenses to be used with the camera. The LDK 4021 7-inch CRT or LDK 4025 8-inch LCD viewfinder can be mounted on the SuperXpander.

The camera with the adaptor connects to the SuperXpander via a flying lead. The power supply for the camera is supplied via this lead. The SuperXpander is connected to the HD Fiber or TriaxHD Base Station using a transmission cable. This configuration can be powered either:

– from the Base Station via the hybrid fiber or TriaxHD cable, or

– locally with the mains power supply connected directly to the SuperXpander.

To control the configuration an OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a cross-over Ethernet cable. The Base Station is powered by a mains power supply.

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Operating instructions

4.1 Using the camera

Attach a lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera. Attach the hybrid Fiber, Triax or HD-SDI cable and/or supply the adaptor with power.

4.1.1 Switching on the power

1. On the Base Station set the master power switch to the on position (I). The green power

light lights.

2. Set the camera Power switch of the camera to the on position .

3. Allow a few moments for the camera to perform a self-test and for the system to

establish communications.

Note

☞

To switch the camera to stand-by, set the Power switch of the camera to the position.

4.1.2 Controlling the camera

There are several ways of controlling the camera:

• Using a Master Control Panel MCP 400 connected to the C2IP network or Base Station.

• Using an Operational Control Panel OCP 400 connected to the C2IP network or Base Station.

• Using the switches on the camera itself.

• Using the menu system to select functions.

Note

☞

If you cannot access some camera functions or you wish to restrict access, refer to “Access

and security” on page 53.

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4.2 Location of controls

4.2.1 Camera head controls

Figure 4-1. Camera head controls

Tally indicator

Assignable

button

V-shi ft switch

Auto White

balance

switch

Zoom control

Clean

scan

button

Gain

switch

Camera card slot

Assignable

buttons

Tally indicator

Standard

file button

Std.

SW 2

File

Bars

Col. Temp.

Off

Black Str.

Off

Black stretch switch Color temp switch

VRT start

Audio Level

shift

SW1

Exp.

Clean

White

Time

Bal.

scan

Select

Power

Gain

Color bars

Audio

volume

control

Exposure

time

switch

Menu select

button

Menu rotary

control

Powe r switch

switch

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4.3 User buttons

The camera head has four assignable buttons, two on the side panel (SW1) and (SW2), one on the lower front panel (VTR start) and one under the handgrip. The operation of the RET and the VTR button on the lens can also be assigned. The function and behaviour (momentary or alternating) of these buttons are set in the INSTALL > BUTTONS menu.

Side panel

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Front

VTR Start

Lens

Power

VTR start

Audio Level

SW1

shift

SW1

Exp.

Time

SW2

White

Bal.

Std.

Recall

Clean

scan

SW1 • Intercom Call (Call)

• Switch to external video signal 1 (Ext1)

• Switch to external video signal 2 (Ext2)

SW2 • Extended Auto Iris (EIris)

• Focus Assist (FocAst)

• Switch to external video signal 1 (Ext1)

• Switch to external video signal 2 (Ext2)

VTR Start • Production intercom (Prod)

• Engineering intercom (Eng)

• Viewfinder zoom (Zoom)

• Switch to external signal 1 (Ext1)

• Switch to external signal 2 (Ext2)

Select

VTR button • Production intercom (Prod)

• Engineering intercom (Eng)

• Viewfinder zoom function (Zoom)

• Switch to external video signal 1 (Ext1)

• Switch to external video signal 2 (Ext2)

RET button • Viewfinder zoom function (Zoom)

• Switch to external video signal (Ext)

VTR

button

RET

button

Handgrip button

Left button • Production intercom (Prod)

• Engineering intercom (Eng) (the right handgrip button is always assigned to switch to external video signal)

Left handgrip button

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4.4 Viewfinder preferences

Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; adjust viewing parameters, select markers, message boxes and on-screen display times in the VF menu.

Figure 4-1. Viewfinder controls

Dioptre

adjustment ring

4.4.1 Tally on/off switch

The red Tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the handgrip light to indicate that the camera is On Air. The Tally switch is used to control the Tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and the rear of the handgrip. When this switch is set to the Off position, the Tally indicator does not light even when the camera is On Air.

When the camera is On Air, the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights. When the studio ISO signal is received, the MEDIA indicator lights.

4.4.2 Zebra (exposure indication)

The Zebra function displays a zebra pattern in the viewfinder in areas where highlights occur. This diagonal line pattern warns you that the area affected has risen above a preset level of the full scale video exposure. Go to the VF > ZEBRA menu to turn Zebra on or off and to set the video levels at which the Zebra function works.

Tally on/o f f

switch

Crispening

control

Zebra on/off

switch

Tally Zebra Option

Crisp

Contr. Bright.

Contrast

control

VF Option

switch

Brightness

control

4.4.3 VF Option switch

Not used.

4.4.4 Viewfinder picture quality

Adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls according to your preferences. If you wish, use the Crispening (peaking) control to adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder picture (reduce the crispening when the gain is set to +++).

4.4.5 Dioptre adjustment

The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the Dioptre adjustment ring. The range of the dioptre is +1 to -3.

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4.4.6 Viewfinder markers and indicators

Figure 4-2. Viewfinder markers and indicators

Gain preset indicators Top indicators

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Zoom indicator

Safe area

BATT

ND/RE

FOC+

MEDIAREC

Iris indicator or Focus indicator

marker

Centre cross

Cadre marker

Message box

4.7

Color temperature

indicators

AW2AW1AWFL7.55.63.2

Non-standard

indicator

Screen markers

Go to the VF menu to select the markers you wish to see in the viewfinder screen. The following markers can be set up:

Marker Description

Box downright: Filter indicator or Quality of service indicator

Cadre marker A dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 4:3 (15:9 or 14:9)

picture.

Safe area marker Encloses an area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the

minimum area seen on a TV-set.

Message box Displays information messages.

Centre cross Marks the centre of the picture

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Screen indicators

Go to the VF menu to select the indicators you wish to see in the viewfinder screen. The following indicators can be set up:

Indicator Description

Zoom indicator Indicates the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0

Iris indicator Indicates the iris opening (F -value) of the lens. Typical range is 1.4 to 25. Displays

Focus indicator Indicates the percentage of the focus distance range from 0 (close-up) to 99 (infinity).

Filter indicator Indicates the selected optical filter.

Quality of Service indicator

Note

☞

Either the Iris indicator or the Focus indicator can be displayed in the viewfinder. When one of the indicators is turned on, the other is automatically turned off.

(wide angle) to 99 (telezoom). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature.

‘Closed’ when the lens is closed or capped.

When an HD Wireless system is in use, this indicator shows the quality of the transmission link between the wireless camera and the WCU.

Note

☞

When using an HD Wireless system Go to the VF > BOX DOWNRIGHT item to select the Filter or the Quality of Service indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder screen. You can also switch off the indicator.

Gain preset indicators

The gain preset indicators at the top of the viewfinder light as follows:

Indicator Function

– Gain is – (-6 dB or -3 dB)

off Gain is 0 dB

+ Gain is + (3 dB, 6 dB or 9 dB)

++ Gain is ++ (6 dB, 9 dB or 12 dB)

+ and ++ Gain is +++ (12 dB)

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Top indicators

The top indicators provide status information about the camera:

Indicator Function

REC lights when the camera is On Air

MEDIA lights when studio ISO recording has started

BATT lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11.5 V (when using an external supply).

ND/RE lights when an ND optical filter or the range extender is selected.

FOC+ lights when the focus assist function is on.

Color temperature indicators

The color temperature indicators light as follows:

Indicator Function

3.2 lights when preset temperature of 3200 K is selected

5.6 lights when preset temperature of 5600 K is selected

7. 5 lights when preset temperature of 7500 K is selected

AWFL lights when a memory for fluorescent light (FL50 or FL60) is selected

AW1 lights when auto white balance memory 1 is selected

AW2 lights when auto white balance memory 2 is selected

Non-standard indicator (!)

The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when one of the following conditions occur:

4.4.7 Focussing

A focus assist function can be switched on or off in the VF menu. This function adds motion in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is on.

The viewfinder zoom function is another feature that helps you focus. This function enlarges the centre of the viewfinder image. Choose one of the following buttons and the way it operates (momentary or toggle) to control this function in the INSTALL menu:

• The VTR button on the camera,

• The VTR button on the lens,

• The RET switch on a zoom control when a large lens adaptor is used.

When the viewfinder zoom function is in use, many of the viewfinder markers are switched off to improve the clarity of the display. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder flashes when the viewfinder zoom function is active.

– exposure time is not set to the nominal value;

– black stretch is on;

– extended auto iris is on;

– AWC (continuous automatic white balance) or FL color temperature is on.

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4.5 Lens operation

When you fit a lens to the camera you may need to adjust the back focus. Refer to the lens manufacturer's instructions to find out how to do this. The LENS menu allows you to choose and, if necessary, adjust other parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences.

4.5.1 Auto iris

If required, switch on the auto iris function in the LENS menu. You can also select the parameters associated with Auto and Momentary iris in this menu.

Note

☞

When your lens has an auto iris switch, make sure it is set to the On position.

4.5.2 Extended auto iris

The extended auto iris function automatically regulates the video signal level by adjusting the iris opening, the gain level and the exposure time to suit the ambient lighting conditions.

Note

☞

Make sure that the SW2 button is assigned to EIris (Extended Auto Iris) in the INSTALL > BUTTONS > SW2 menu.

To switch on the extended auto iris function use the assignable button SW2 at the left-front side of the camera. When this button is pressed once, the current value of the automatic extended auto iris function is displayed. Press the button twice in quick succession to toggle between on and off.

When extended auto iris is on, the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights, and gain and exposure controls are blocked. The parameters for the extended auto iris function can be set in the LENS menu.

Tip

✎

Use Extended Auto Iris to keep a constant depth of field while shooting.

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4.5.3 Precision focus

Note

☞

Set the Lens I/F to digital in the LENS menu before using precision focus.

The camera supports the precision focus feature which is offered by some advanced (digital) lenses. This system automatically focuses the image within a user defined focus frame on the screen. When precision focus is enabled on the lens, the focus frame is superimposed on the viewfinder image. The frame can be moved and resized by the controls on the lens or on the focus handle.

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MEDIA

REC

FOC+

ND/RE

BATT

auto focus frame

4.7

7.55.63.2

AW2AW1

focus indicator

An indicator in the bottom left corner of the viewfinder screen shows the current focus information:

Indication Focus information

- - focus is behind

- focus is behind

0 area is in focus

+ focus is in front

+ + focus is in front

Refer to the documentation of the lens manufacturer for more information about the precision focus feature.

4.5.4 Lens indicators in the viewfinder

The ND/RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when a lens Range Extender is selected.

The Iris indicator in the viewfinder shows the value of the iris opening (when enabled in the VF menu).

The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (telezoom). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature.

The Focus indicator shows the percentage of the focus distance range from 0 (close-up) to 99 (infinity). This feature is only available when a digital lens is used.

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4.6 Controls on the TriaxHD and HD Fiber adaptor

Figure 4-2. TriaxHD and HD Fiber adaptor controls

Intercom

routing switch

Viewfinder display

signal selection

Audio microphone

switches

VF connector signal selection switch (see “BNC 1: VF

connector (for LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor)” on page 107 or “BNC 1: VF connector (for LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor)” on page 108 for more

information about this switch)

HD-SDI (B)/VF

HD-SDI (A)

12V 1.5A max.

Front

Mic.

An. VF

Power on

Script Light

Headset production volume control selection

Eng

Front

Off

Prod

Rear

Ext1

Loc

Mix

Ext2

Ext

Call

Rear

Mic 1

Line

AES In

Mic 2

Eng Progr Prod

+48V

Headset volume controls

Call button

Microphone phantom power switch

+48V

Microphone phantom power switch

Powe r O n indicator

11-17V 5A

Breaker

Circuit breaker button

4.6.1 Powering the camera

The power supply for the camera and its adaptor is normally supplied via the Triax or hybrid fiber cable from the Base Station. The Power On indicator lights when power is supplied and the camera power switch is set to the on position .

When power is supplied via the Triax or hybrid fiber cable, an output power socket supplies +12 VDC, 1.5 A maximum for powering accessories.

It is also possible to operate the camera without a Triax or hybrid fiber cable by supplying a +12 VDC supply to the DC input socket. The BATT indicator in the viewfinder lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11.5 VDC when using an external supply.

If excessive current flows in the camera or adaptor, the circuit breaker trips and shuts off power to all the units. If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective actions before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power.

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4.6.2 Selecting monitoring signals

Viewfinder display signal

The viewfinder can display local (from camera) or external (from Base Station) video. Two switches at the back of the adapter determine the signal that is displayed in the viewfinder.

Figure 4-3. Viewfinder signal display switches

Eng

Off

Prod

External signal

selection switch

The viewfinder display switch determines how the local and external signals are displayed in the viewfinder:

Ext1

Ext2

Front

Rear

Loc

Mix

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Viewfinder display

Ext

switch

– Loc: displays the local signal (Y only) in the viewfinder,

– Mix: displays a mix (-½A + ½B) of the local (Y only) and external signal or

– Ext: displays the external signal in the viewfinder

When the viewfinder display switch is set to Mix or Ext, the external signal selection switch determines which external signal from the Base Station is displayed in the viewfinder:

– Ext1: displays external signal Ext1 or

– Ext2: displays external signal Ext2 (or Ext3, see note below).

Note

☞

On the LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor an extra external video channel is available. Go to the

INSTALL

> BUTTONS > EXT2 ASSIGN menu and select Ext3 to use the Ext3 channel instead

of Ext2.

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4.6.3 Using audio

Analog audio channels

Set the gain levels (-22 to -64 dB) for these channels in the AUDIO section of the INSTALL menu. A high-pass filter for each channel can also be switched on via this menu.

The channel 1 input socket selection switch selects either:

• the socket at the front-right of the camera, or

• the Mic 1 audio channel 1 connector at the rear of the adapter

as the input for channel 1.

The rear input level switch selects either a line level input or a microphone level input for the channel 1 rear connector. The line level input sensitivity is 32 dB lower than the microphone input sensitivity.

The switch under the Mic 1 socket selects a phantom power supply (48 V) for the rear socket. Phantom power (48 V) is always present on the front-right microphone socket.

Figure 4-4. Audio channel switches

Channel 1 input socket

selection switch

Front

Rear

Mic 1

Rear input level selection

switch (channel1)

Channel 2 input level

selection switch

Mic.

Line

Mic 2

+48V

Audio channel 1 connector

Channel 1 phantom power switch

Audio channel 2 connector

Channel 2 phantom power switch

The channel 2 rear input level switch selects either a line level input or a microphone level input for the channel 2 rear connector (Mic 2). The switch under the Mic 2 socket selects a phantom power supply (+48 V) for the rear socket.

Audio channels 1 and 2 are available on the audio output 1 and 2 connectors (XLR-3) at the Base Station.

With HD Fiber transmission systems, these channels are available as digital outputs on the digital audio output (1+2) connector (BNC) at the Base Station and as embedded audio channels 1 and 2 in the HD-SDI video signal.

Digital audio channels (LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor only)

Two AES/EBU digital audio channels are available. Set the VF connector signal selection switch to AES In and connect a digital audio source to the VF connector.

Digital audio channels 3 and 4 are available on the digital audio output (3+4) connector (BNC) at the Base Station and as embedded audio channels 3 and 4 in the HD-SDI video signal.

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4.6.4 Intercom

Three intercom channels – production (Prod), program (Prog) and engineering (Eng) – are sent from the Base Station to the camera operator's headset. The camera operator's intercom microphone signal is sent to the Base Station. Routing and volume controls for the intercom can be found on the back of the adaptor.

Figure 4-5. Intercom controls

Production intercom

volume control switch

Intercom microphone

routing switch

Eng

Prod

Ext1

Ext2

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Production channel volume control (only active when the

Front

Off

Rear

Loc Mix

Ext

adjacent control switch is set to Rear)

Program channel volume control

Engineering channel volume control

Eng Progr Prod

Production intercom volume control switch

Use this 2-position switch to control the volume of the production signal in the intercom either at the front of the camera or at the rear of the adaptor.

Intercom microphone routing switch

This 3-position switch routes the camera operator's intercom microphone signal to Engineering (Eng position, latched) or production (Prod position, momentary), or turns it off (mid-position).

The VTR Start button at the front of the camera or the VTR button on the lens can be assigned to send the intercom signal to Production or Engineering, regardless of the position of this switch. Go to the INSTALL > BUTTONS > VTR START item and select PROD or ENG.

Intercom headset volume controls

• Prod - adjusts the volume of the production signal to the camera headset when selection switch is in the Rear position.

• Prog - adjusts the volume of the programme signal to the camera headset.

• Eng - adjusts the volume of the engineering intercom signal to the camera headset.

The INTERCOM section of the INSTALL menu contains various settings for all these channels. Signals for left and right headset muffs and sidetone levels can be selected. Intercom microphone amplification levels, phantom power supply and microphone on/off switches are also available in this menu.

Tracker intercom

A tracker can connect a headset to the side of the adaptor to receive the intercom channels from the Base Station and the camera operator's microphone signal. The tracker's microphone signal is passed to the camera operator and to the Base Station.

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4.7 Communication

Call button

Press this momentary button to send a signal to the control panels calling for attention. The ND/RE indicator in the viewfinder shows when a call signal is sent or received.

The call button can also be used to playback a voice mail message that has been recorded in the Base Station. Press once to start playback; press again to stop.

Data channel

The Aux connector on the side of the adaptor provides analog control signals and allows for the connection of a two-way private data channel between camera and Base Station. In the INSTALL menu, the tracker microphone and engineering intercom channels can be selected to carry the private data instead of their normal function.

Tracker tally signal

The tracker connector on the side of the adaptor, as well as providing full intercom facilities for the dolly or crane driver, also carries a tally signal and a +12 VDC power supply. This allows an external On Air lamp to be used.

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4.8 Managing files

You have access to 15 different files. This number can be extended by using additional scene file camera cards. The Files menu is used to recall and store these files. There are two types of file:

• scene files

• operator files

A scene file contains values related to the picture performance. The operator file contains values related to the set-up of the camera (viewfinder, lens and installation parameters). The tables in “Menu contents” on page 83 and further indicate the functions that are stored in the scene file and those functions that are stored in an operator file.

4.8.1 Scene files

Four scene files are stored in the camera itself (SCAM1,SCAM2, SCAM3 and SCAM4). Another four scene files can be stored on the camera card (SCARD1, SCARD2, SCARD3 and SCARD4). A STANDARD scene file (preselected as either factory or customer defined) is stored in the camera.

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Note

☞

The standard customer scene file is stored via the SECURITY menu, not the FILES menu. The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu.

The FILES menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system. If the message NOK is displayed, then the old values are restored. If the camera is On Air when a scene file is recalled, then the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air.

4.8.2 Operator files

The FILES menu also allows the recall of the operator file stored in the camera (OCAM1) or one of the two operator files (OCARD1 and OCARD2) stored on the camera card. These files contain information for setting up the non-video configuration of the camera. A STANDARD operator file (factory or customer defined) is stored in the camera.

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.

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4.8.3 Standard files

The green STD button on the left-front side of the camera recalls the standard scene file. This file contains standard parameters for the picture performance. A standard operator's file can be recalled via the FILES menu. This file contains parameters for the set-up of the camera.

4.8.4 Customer standard files

You can define a customer standard file for the standard scene file and for the standard operator's file. The contents of the customer files for both these standard files is stored via the SECURITY menu. The selection of a factory defined or a customer defined file for use as a standard file is also made in this menu. You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu with an owner's card or the PIN code of the camera.

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4.9 Access and security

4.9.1 User level

The user level function in the SECURITY menu restricts access, in varying degrees, to the operational controls of the camera. You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu with an owner's card or the PIN code of the camera.

4.9.2 Selecting the user level

There are four user levels: user0, user1, user2 and user3. The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of functions which can be changed by whoever is using the camera. In this way a more centralized and uniform control can be achieved and the danger of the camera operator accidentally changing critical functions while shooting is reduced.

User level 0 is a special protection level which locks most of the operational controls of the camera. Use this level to ensure that a camera that has been set-up is not tampered with. User level 0 is not normally used for operational purposes as it is too restrictive for normal circumstances. The recommended minimum user level is 1. For full control set the level to 3. When you switch off the power, the access rights that were obtained by the use of the PIN code are disabled and the camera starts at the assigned user level when switched on again.

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4.9.3 Disable camera

The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unauthorised interference with the camera and provides an additional level of security. Setting disable camera to ON is similar to using User level 0 to protect the settings of the camera.

4.9.4 Camera cards

Three camera cards are delivered with each camera. There are two user's cards and one owner's card.

Figure 4-6. Camera cards

Owner’s card User’s card

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The owner's card has three functions:

• As an access control device to the security settings of the camera.

• As a storage device for four scene files.

• As a storage device for two operator files.

The owner's card is unique to every camera. Owner's card and camera must have the same serial number. An owner’s card is linked to the serial number of the camera and cannot be used as an owner’s card for another camera.

The user's card has two functions:

• As a storage device for four scene files.

• As a storage device for two operator files.

Scene files

Both the user's card and the owner's card allow four different scene files to be stored on the card. The recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system. A scene file contains information relating to the video settings.

Operator files

Both the user's card and the owner's card allow two different operator files to be stored on the card. The recall and storage of a operator file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system. An operator file contains information relating to the set-up of general camera preferences.

4.9.5 Access control

The owner’s card or the PIN code is used to access special set-up and security features of the camera. Inserting the owner’s card into the associated camera always gives direct access to the Security menu (PIN code is not required). If you select the Security menu without this card inserted, you must enter the correct PIN code to gain access to this menu.

PIN code

The PIN code of the camera can be viewed and changed in the Security menu. The camera's PIN code when it leaves the factory is set to 0000. It is strongly advised that this code be changed by the owner on receipt of the camera. This ensures added protection against unaurthorised access to the Security menu.

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4.9.6 Camera card slot

Insert your camera card into the slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera. Slide the card in until it fits snugly. A camera card is not required for normal operation of the camera.

Figure 4-7. Camera card slot

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CAMERA CARD

Tip

✎

Only use an original camera card. Store the owner’s card in a safe place.

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Video setup

5.1 Video settings

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5.1.1 Standard settings

To ensure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values, a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions. The chapter “Menu

contents” on page 83 lists the values that are set when the standard file is recalled.

To recall the standard values for the various video functions, press the green Standard file button on the left-front side of the camera and hold it for two seconds. The standard values only take effect when the camera is not On Air.

The standard file can be selected as either a factory or a customer standard file. Changing the standard file can only be done in the System security menu if the owner card or the PIN code is used.

5.1.2 Non-standard indicator

The non-standard indicator in the viewfinder (the lights when one of the following conditions occur:

– Exposure time is not set to the nominal value;

– Black stretch is on;

– Extended auto iris is on;

– AWC or FL50/FL60 color temperature is on.

5.2 Video modes

Go to the INSTALL > VIDEO MODE menu item and choose the video mode you wish to use for acquisition. The tables in the following sections show the possible output signals available (both on the Base Station and the camera adaptor) for each camera version and video mode.

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5.2.1 Camera with LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor

Video mode

1080p50 1080p50

1080p59 1080p59.94

1080i50 1080i50

1080i59 1080i59.94

720p50 720p50

720p59 720p59.94

720p50-25 720p25

720p59-23 720p23.98

720p59-29 720p29.97

1080psf23 1080p23.98

1080i59-23 1080p23.98

1080psf24 1080p24

1080psf25 1080p25

1080psf29 1080p29.97

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sition

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1080i

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LDK 4000 E

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VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

Camera adaptor Base Station

BNC 2:

HD-SDI(B)/VF

VF or Main signal

(1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080psf47.95 SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080psf48

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080psf50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF or Main signal

(1080psf59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

BNC 3:

HD-SDI(A)

External video

embedded audio

HD-SDI

connectors

1080p50

SMPTE 425A

@ 3 Gbit/s +

1080p59.9

SMPTE 425A,

@ 3 Gbit/s +

1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

720p50

SMPTE 292M,

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

1080psf47.95

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

1080psf48

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

1080psf50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

1080psf59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s +

Set the VF connector signal selection switch to An. VF.

Select the signal (Main or VF) in the INSTALL > HD-SDI(B)VIDEO menu.

Select the external signal (EXT1 or EXT2/3) with the External video signal switch at the back.

Note that not all HD-SDI outputs carry audio signals. Refer to the Base Station user’s guide.

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5.2.2 Camera with LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor

Video mode

1080p50 1080p50

1080p59 1080p59.94

1080i50 1080i50

1080i59 1080i59.94

720p50 720p50

720p59 720p59.94

720p50-25 720p25

720p59-23 720p23.98

720p59-29 720p29.97

1080psf23 1080p23.98

1080i59-23 1080p23.98

1080psf24 1080p24

1080psf25 1080p25

1080psf29 1080p29.97

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sition

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Enterprise

LDK 8000 E

LDK 4000 E

720p version

1080i version

•

•••

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•

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VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

VF signal

(analog, Y-only)

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Camera adaptor Base Station

BNC 2:

HD-SDI(B)/VF

LINK B

1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

LINK B

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

VF signal (1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal (720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal (1080psf47.95 SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(1080psf48

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal

(1080psf50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

VF signal (1080psf59.94 SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s)

BNC 3:

HD-SDI(A)

LINK A

1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

LINK A

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080i50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf47.95

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf48

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf59.94 SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

HD-SDI

connectors

not available

108 0i5 0

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p50

SMPTE 292M,

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

720p59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf47.95

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080i59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf48

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf50

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

1080psf59.94

SMPTE 292M

@ 1.5 Gbit/s

Set the VF connector signal selection switch to An. VF.

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5.3 Test signals

The left-front side panel of the camera has a Color bars switch for switching on a color bar test signal. The color bar is the standard test signal that is used to set up and check the camera before use. When the color bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to Off:

• Black stretch

• White limiter

• Zebra

• Safe area (VF)

• Cadre (VF)

The lens iris closes automatically when the color bar is switched on.

5.4 Gain

5.4.1 Gain selection

Depending on the available light level it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera. Setting the gain level higher may introduce more noise into the image. The gain is selected via the Gain switch on the left-front side of the camera.

1. When this switch is pressed initially, the current gain value is displayed in the viewfinder.

2. Holding the switch in the up or down position for a short moment selects one of the five

master gain settings: -, 0, +, ++ and +++. – The actual value of the gain in dB is assigned to these symbols in the INSTALL menu.

– The Gain indicators in the viewfinder light to indicate the value selected. (The + and

++ indicators light when the gain is +++.)

Preset Gain

- can be set to -6 or -3 dB

0 is always 0 dB

+ can be set to +3, +6 or +9 dB

++ can be set to +6, +9 or +12 dB

+++ is always +12 dB

5.4.2 Variable gain

The gain switch can also be used to vary the gain continuously between its minimum and maximum value.

1. Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until you see the value in the

viewfinder change in steps of 0.1 dB.

2. Release the switch when you reached the value you want. This exits the value selection

mode.

3. Using the switch momentarily again sets the gain to the nearest standard value.

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5.4.3 Digital noise reducer

Although the CCD imagers of the camera have very low noise levels by nature, circumstances may require extra video noise reduction. To do this, a user-definable digital noise reducer is available in the camera.

Go to the VIDEO menu and select the NOISE REDUCTION item. Select one the presets 1, 2 or 3 or Off to turn off the noise reducer. Preset 1 produces the lowest noise reduction while preset 3 produces the highest. Try and select the best option for your situation.

Note

☞

High noise reduction may introduce unwanted artifacts in the image.

5.5 Optical filters

A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the incoming light. The filters are selected via the Filter switches at the top-front of the camera. These filters can be used, for example, to control depth of field or exposure levels.

The camera does not need color optical filters to be able to white balance correctly. The range of the auto-white balance is so wide (from 2500 K to 20000 K) that there is never any need to use color filters to obtain the correct white. Rotate the switches to move the optical filter wheels.

The lower, large filter switch has four positions:

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Position Filter

1Clear

2 ND 1/4 filter (2 stops)

3 ND 1/16 filter (4 stops)

4 ND 1/64 filter (6 stops)

The higher, smaller filter switch also has four positions:

Position Filter

1Clear

2 4-point star

3 6-point star

4Soft focus

The status of the filter wheels is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds. The ND/RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when an ND (Neutral Density) filter is selected.

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5.6 Color temperature

For true color reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the color temperature. The standard file setting is 3200 K (normally used for tungsten and indoor lighting). Two other reference color temperatures are available: 5600 K (for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500 K (for outdoors, clear blue skies).

The memory positions (FL50, FL60, AW1 and AW2) are available to store the results of the auto-white measurement process. The memory positions store measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front. The FL positions are recommended for shooting with fluorescent light.

A continuous automatic white balance position (AWC) is also available. This function continuously measures the white balance and adjusts accordingly. It can be used when a constant color balance is required under changing lighting temperatures (sunsets, indoors/ outdoors use).

In the auto-white positions an electronic color filter can be adjusted in the VIDEO menu. This varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects. When an automatic white balance process is performed, the electronic color filter is reset to its default value.

5.6.1 Selecting the color temperature

The up/down Color temperature switch on the left-front side of the camera allows a choice between:

Three preset color temperatures:

– 3200 K (3.2 K) - for indoor lighting conditions

– 5600 K (5.6 K) - for outdoors, clouded conditions

– 7500 K (7.5 K) - for outdoors, clear blue skies

Four memory positions:

– FL50 - memory position for 50 Hz fluorescent light (matrix is set to CoolFL and

exposure to 50 Hz.)

– FL60 - memory position for 60 Hz fluorescent light (matrix is set to CoolFL and

exposure to 60 Hz.)

– AW1 - memory position 1

– AW2 - memory position 2

An automatic continuous white position:

– AWC - continuous measurement (from 2500 K to 20000 K)

When the switch is first pressed, the viewfinder displays the current value.

Select a new value by scrolling up or down through the available values.

The Color temperature indicators in the viewfinder light to show which position is selected. None of these indicators light when AWC is selected, but the Non-standard indicator lights.

The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured color temperature. The range of the auto-white balance is from 2500K to 20000 K.

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5.6.2 Variable color temperature

The Color temperature switch on the left-front side of the camera can also be used to vary the color temperature continuously between its minimum and maximum value (2500 K to 20000 K).

1. Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until you see the value in the

viewfinder change in steps of 10.

2. Release the switch when you reach the value you want. This exits the value selection

mode.

3. Using the switch momentarily again sets the color temperature to the nearest standard

value.

5.6.3 Auto-white balance

If the reference color temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the autowhite procedure as follows:

Figure 5-1. Auto white balance switches

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SW 2

Std.

File

Off

Black Str.

Col. Temp.

VTR start

Audio Level

shift

Exp.

Time

White

Bal.

Clean

scan

Select

Auto white balance

switch

SW1

Gain

Off

Color temperature

selection switch

Bars

1. Use the Color temperature switch to select one of the memory positions FL50, FL60,

AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured color temperature value.

2. Press once on the Auto white balance switch at the front of the camera to start the

automatic white balance procedure. The following appears in the viewfinder:

MEDIA

REC

FOC+

ND/RE

BATT

AWHITE: window

4.7

7.55.63.2

AW2AW1

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Note

☞

If you did not select one of the memory positions FL50, FL60, AW1 or AW2, the ’Precondition fail’ message appears in the viewfinder.

3. Point the camera so that the reference white surface is between the two small black

boxes.

4. Press the White balance switch again to start the measurement procedure. A message

indicating that the process is running appears.

MEDIA

REC

AWHITE: running

4.7

7.55.63.2

FOC+

ND/RE

BATT

AW2AW1

Note

☞

If there is insufficient light, the ’Light level too low’ message appears in the viewfinder.

5. When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message and the

measured temperature appears in the viewfinder.

AWHITE: OK 3700K

4.7

7.55.63.2

FOC+

ND/RE

BATT

AW2AW1

MEDIA

REC

The measured color temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required.

Note

☞

During the auto-white measurement process iris is set to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off.

Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits.

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5.7 Color correction

Use color correction to adjust hue, saturation and luminance of partial areas of the color spectrum of the image. Typical applications include live sports or news productions. Up to six color areas can be set up and corrected at the same time.

Figure 5-2. Color correction shown on the color wheel.

Color hue shift (-180 to +180°)

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90°

RR+

CY CY+

270°

180°

157.5°

202.5°

112.5°

135°

YL-

YL+

G-

G+

225°

247.5°

5.7.1 Setup using the system menu

Carry out the following steps to set up the color corrector in the system menu:

1. In the VIDEO > COLCORR menu, set the item CORRECTOR to On.

2. Go to the item SET and select one of six color correction sets.

67.5°

MG+

B-

292.5°

Color width (22.5° to 360°)

45°

22.5°

MG-

0°

B+

337.5°

315°

3. Set the item SET ONOFF to On to activate the selected set.

4. Select a color area by changing the COLOR and WIDTH items. The color can be selected in

steps of 22.5° on the color wheel. The color area width can be enlarged by setting the WIDTH item. The color width can be varied between 22.5° and 360°.

5. You can view the selected color area, set the item CC VIEW to On. Make sure to turn it off

before going on air.

6. Now make adjustments of the selected color area by changing the HUE (color hue), SAT (color saturation) and LUM (luminance) items.

The transition between the corrected and uncorrected color area can be set to Sharp,

Medium or Smooth using the SMOOTHING item.

Tip

✎

You can reset the color corrector by running the RESET CC item. All color correction sets are reset to their nominal values.

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5.7.2 Setup using the Operational Control Panel

Follow these steps to set up the color corrector on the OCP 400:

1. With the control panel connected to the camera, press the Color button on the control

panel (in the video parameter section). The color menu is shown.

2. Use the Next button to scroll to the next menu.

3. Turn on the color corrector with the Corrector item at the top left of the screen.

4. Push the navigation button to enter COLCORR (color correction) menu. The color corrector menu appears. There are two pages that can be accessed by using the Next and Prev buttons.

The first page contains the setup items. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the different setup items.

1. Select a color correction set with the CC SET item at the top left of the screen.

2. Activate the selected set using the top right selection button. When a set is not activated,

all items are blocked.

3. Select a color area by changing the Color and Width parameters. Select the parameter with the navigation button and change its value with the rotary control. A preview of the color selection is shown on the bottom left of the screen.

4. Adjust the Hue, Saturation an Luminance of the selected color range. Select the parameter with the navigation button and change its value with the rotary control.

Figure 5-3. Color corrector setup menu on the OCP 400.

Navigation buttons

Color

selection

preview

Exit

CC SET:1

YLColor:280 Width:225

Navigation buttons

HUE:76 SAT:50 LUM:55

Toggle

Exit

CC View

Off

Sharp

Smoothing Reset CC

Toggle

Use the Next button to go to the second page.

1. Turn the CC View item on the view the color area selection.

2. Select a transition style using the Smoothing item.

3. You can reset all six color correction sets to their default values with the Reset CC item.

4. Leave this page by pressing the Prev button.

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5.8 Exposure time

The exposure time values of 1/200, 1/500 and 1/1000 of a second are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion. The value selected depends on the speed of the moving object.

Figure 5-4. Exposure time controls

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☞

Note

V-shi ft

switch

VTR start

Audio Level

Exp.

shift

Tim e

Exposure

time switch

White

Bal.

Clean scan

button

Clean

scan

Select

Decreasing the exposure time lowers the camera’s sensitivity proportionally.

5.8.1 Selecting the exposure time

The momentary up/down Exposure time switch gives a choice of exposure time settings. If an exposure time other than nominal is selected, the Non-standard indicator (!) in the viewfinder lights.

Valu e Function Shutter blade

Nom. nominal setting rotating

Clean scan enables the exposure to be varied stopped or rotating

1/200 for fast moving objects rotating

1/500 for fast moving objects rotating

1/1000 for fast moving objects rotating

50 Hz shooting under 50 Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating

60 Hz shooting under 60 Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating

5.8.2 Lighting

The exposure selection also includes lighting control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting that is operating at a different frequency to the camera. There are two positions; 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Each of these positions can be varied further in a range from -10 to +10 Hz. To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the INSTALL menu to obtain the best result.

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5.8.3 Vertical shift (V-shift)

When shooting monitors with (almost) the same display frequency as the camera’s, for example TV sets, a horizontal black bar can be seen in the viewfinder. This phenomenon occurs because the camera is blanking while the monitor is not. The V-shift switch shifts the camera blanking to sync it with the blanking of the monitor.

The V-shift switch at the front of the camera is a momentary switch with a central rest position. Hold the switch in the + or - position to until the horizontal bar disappears.

Note

☞

This function is only available when the camera is used in the stand-alone mode. It is not active when the camera is genlocked or On Air.

Tip

✎

You can also use V-shift to remove any color shifts that might occur when shooting pictures produced by DLP-type devices.

5.8.4 Clean scan

When shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera’s use the Clean Scan function to avoid horizontal bars in the picture:

1. Press the Clean Scan button at the front of the camera for about two seconds to directly access the variable exposure (clean scan) function. The the viewfinder.

2. Use the Rotary control to change the value and so remove the noise bar.

3. If a more accurate adjustment is required set the CL.SCAN item to EXTENDED. (Set the

mode to

4. Set the UNIT item to the preferred read out, Hz or mSec.

When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function. The Exposure time returns to its previous non-variable setting.

When Clean Scan is on, the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights.

Note

☞

Avoid shooting highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect.

CLEAN SCAN submenu appears in

NORMAL if a smear effect occurs.)

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5.9 Reverse scan

When the camera is used at a rotated angle use the reverse scan feature to digitally rotate the camera’s image to compensate. Go to the INSTALL > REVERSE SCAN menu to switch reverse scan on or off and to select the scan mode (horizontal, vertical or both rotations).

5.10 Freeze frame

Go to the INSTALL > FREEZE FRAME menu to turn this function on or off. When turned on, the freeze frame function freezes the current video frame so that video functions can be set up off line. The following functions are NOT available in freeze frame mode:

– Iris settings

– Color temperature

– Master and variable gain

– Skin detail selection

– V-shift and clean scan

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Note

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Freeze frame is only available in 1080i50/59.94 and 720p50/59.94 video modes.

5.11 Black stretch

The black stretch function changes the level of detail in the shadow areas of the picture without effecting the rest of the picture. Set the Black stretch switch at the front left side of the camera to the On position to switch on the black stretch function. Go to the VIDEO > BLACK > BLACKSTRETCH item to adjust the black stretch level from 0 to 99.

When black stretch is switched on the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights.

5.12 Auto skin detail

Use skin detail to change the detail level in a selected color range. Decreasing the detail level of a person’s skin color softens only the skin tones. But not only skin colors can be selected, for example, decrease the detail level of a soccer field to accentuate the soccer players or increase the skin detail level to accentuate a rough surface.

Carry out the Auto skin detail procedure as follows:

1. In the VIDEO > SKIN > SKIN menu, select the memory position skin 1 or skin 2 (not 1+2).

2. Place the cursor in front of the VIDEO > SKIN > AUTO SKIN item.

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3. Press the Select button. The following appears in the viewfinder:

ASKIN: window

4. Point two small black boxes at the intended surface.

5. Press the Select button to start the measurement procedure (the iris is set to Auto). The

process running message appears:

MEDIA

REC

4.7

7.55.63.2

MEDIA

REC

FOC+

ND/RE

BATT

AW2AW1

FOC+

ND/RE

BATT

ASKIN: running

4.7

7.55.63.2

AW2AW1

6. When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message appears in the viewfinder.

7. Adjust the skin detail level with the VIDEO > SKIN > SKIN LEVEL item. Decrease the value below 50 to soften the selected area. Increase the value above 50 to add extra detail.

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System menu

6.1 Using the system menu

The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system menu switches. The systems menu is viewed in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the Rotary control and the Select button which are both located at the front of the camera.

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Figure 6-1. Menu control buttons

shift

Exp. Time

VTR start

Audio Level

The functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub-menus. Each of the menus gives you access to a particular group of functions. Spend some time using the controls and menus to discover the various functions. You will quickly learn to operate the camera intuitively.

Note

☞

Some of the menu items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3.

White

Bal.

Clean

scan

Select

Menu select

button

Menu rotary

control

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6.1.1 Entering the system menu

Press the Select button after the camera is switched on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder. Press the Select button again while this text is showing, the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder.

Figure 6-2. Main menu

Menu off exec VF Lens Video Install

MENU: MAIN

Files Security Diagnostics Service

The MAIN menu screen shows five items. The name of the menu is shown below these. Four more items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the Rotary control. A cursor shows your position in the menu. The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down.

6.1.2 Finding your way

Use the Rotary control to move the cursor through the menu items. If a double arrow (>>) is visible, then pressing the Select button brings you one level lower in the menu system. Only five items are visible in each menu. Scroll up or down to see any additional items. When you first enter a menu (other than the MAIN menu) the cursor is positioned next to the first item.

The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item. Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them.

• 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.

The LENS menu, for example, shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu. The other items are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control.

Figure 6-3. Lens menu

TOP PREVIOUS

Lens type Std Auto Iris On Peak/Average 65 Auto iris setp. 35 Mom. iris setp. 50

MENU: LENS

Extended Iris

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6.1.3 Leaving the system menu

If you are deep within the menu structure, the recommended way of leaving the system menu is:

1. If necessary move the cursor to the left column with the Select button.

2. Scroll upwards with the Rotary control until the cursor points to TOP (this is the MAIN

menu).

3. Press the Select button. The cursor now points to the MENU OFF item of the MAIN menu.

4. Press the Select button to leave the System menu.

If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds. This delay can be programmed in the VF menu. However, when you press the Select button again you enter the System menu at the last position of the cursor and not at the top of MAIN menu. To prevent confusion the next time you enter the System menu, it is advisable to leave the menu by returning to the MAIN menu (TOP) and selecting MENU OFF.

6.1.4 Making changes

To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the “Menu structure” on

page 74 to discover under which menu group or sub-group the function you want to change is

located. If the cursor points to an item (and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub-menu) then the item pointed to has a value. The value can be:

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• a toggle value (only two values)

• a list value (more than two values)

• an analog value (variable from 0 to 99)

• 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 analog values associated with that function are then unavailable.

If there are only two values associated with the function, then pressing the Select button toggles between these two values. If a value is displayed next to a function that is one of several possible values, then pressing the Select button places the cursor in a list menu indicating the value currently selected. Use the Rotary control to point to a new value. Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list.

If an analog value is displayed next to a function name, then pressing the Select button places the cursor in front of the value and the Rotary control is used to change the analog value. Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list.

6.1.5 Undoing changes

If you make changes to the video settings in the Systems menu and you decide not to keep them, use the Standard button at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters.

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6.2 Menu structure

The structure of the main menus and their submenus are shown on the following pages. The first column shows the user level (0 to 3). You only see menu functions whose user level is equal to or less than the user level set on your camera. Where appropriate, the default value of the function in the standard factory file is shown after the function.

6.2.1 Top menu structure

Viewfinder menu >>

Lens menu >>

Video menu >>

Install menu >>

Files menu >>

Security menu >>

Diagnostics menu >>

Service menu >>

Viewfinder menu - contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed.

Lens menu - controls various aspects of the lens.

Video menu - contains those functions which affect the picture quality.

Install menu - contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of

the camera.

Files menu - allows values to be stored in scene and operator files, and allows these files to be recalled as required.

Security menu - used by the camera owner to set user levels and to control access to the camera, or to store the customer (scene and operator) default files.

Diagnostics menu - provides information on the current status of the camera. No values can be changed in this menu.

Service menu - contains service item for advanced camera configuration.

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U Function name Default

2 VF Monitoring Y 0 Level 50

0VF Detail >>

0 Focus assist Off

0 Zebra >> 0 Zebra Off

0 Center Cross Off 3 Zebra mode Level

0 QoS bar *) Off 3 Zebra level (%) 90

0 Iris ind. Off 3 Zebra contrast 15

0 Focus Ind. Off

0 Zoom Ind. Off

0 Box downright Off

0Safe area Off

0 Safe area type 16:9

0Marker Off

0 Marker type 4:3

0 Marker style Dot

0 Marker shading Shad

2 Ind. White 70

2 Ind. Black 30

2 Display Time

3 Menu Time 10

3 Rotary speed 5

0Notch EXT Off

0 EXT AspectRatio 4:3

*) Wireless adaptor only

0VF Detail On

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0 Lens type Std

0 AutoIris Off

3 Peak/Average 64

3 AutoIris Setpoin 35

3 Mom. Iris Setpoin 50 3 AutoIris Gain 5

0 RE Iris Comp. Off

3 AutoIris Const >> S Gain Speed 5

3 Ext.Iris Const >> S ExpTime Speed 4

0 Handgrip Zoom On 3 Min Iris F16

3 Zoom speed 5 3 Max Iris F2

3 Zoom curve 0 3 Min. Exp.Time 1/500

3 Zoom/Focus *) Loc 3 Max. Gain (dB) 15

3 Lens I/F Analog

3 Lens I/F State OK

*) SuperXpander only

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6.2.4 Video menu structure

2 Color Filter 50

2 Col. Temp Level 3200

SDetail On

2 Level 30 3 Vert Detail 50

3 Source Select R+G 3 Coarse/Fine 5

3 MORE > S Level 30

S Level dep. 40

2 Soft Detail On S Noise Slicer 10

2 Level 70

2Skin Off

2 Auto Skin Off

2View Off

2 Skin1 Level 50 3 width1 Blue 50

2 Color Temp >> 2 Skin2 Level 50 3 color1 Red 50

2 Detail >> 3 width1 Red 50 3 color1 Blue 50

2 Soft Detail >> 3 MORE >> 3 width2 Red 50

3 Knee Detail Off 3 width2 Blue 50

2 Skin >> S Flare Off 3 color2 Red 50

2 Flare >> S Red 10 3 color2 Blue 50

2 Black >> S Green 15

2 Gain >> S Blue 25

2 Knee Off

3 Knee >> 3 Blackstretch 50

2 Master 50 3 Red 50

3 MORE >> 3 Green 50

3Blue 50

2 Red 50 3 Master 50

2 Green 50

2Blue 50

2 Range 3dB

2 Mastergain (dB) 0.00

2 Knee 2

3 Knee Type 3

3 Slope M 50

3 Point M 60 S Knee Limit 99

SMORE >> SAuto Point 30

S Auto Ref 30

Continued on next page

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3Curve ARD

2Preset 50

3Master 50

3 Red 50

3 Green 50

3Blue 50

3Matrix Skin

2 Saturation 50

S R>G ... B>G 50

SMat/Gam G/M

3 Corrector Off

2 Gamma >> 3 CC view Off

2Matrix >> 3Set 1

3 ColCorr >> 3 Set OnOff Off

SWhite Limiter >> 3Color 0

S Shading >> 3 Width 101

2 Freeze Off 3 Hue 112

2 Noise reduction Off 3 Sat 0

3 Lum 0

3Name MG-

3 Smoothing Med

3 Reset CC exec

S White Limit On

SMaster 80

S White shading On

S HSawRed 50

S HSawGreen 50

SHSawBlue 50

S VSawRed 50

S VSawGreen 50

SVSawBlue 50

SHParRed 0

S HParGreen 0

SHParBlue 0

SVParRed 0

SVParGreen 0

SVParBlue 0

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3 SideTone Level 50

1Cam Mic Swt.

1 Cam Mic Gain 40dB

1 Cam Mic power Off

1 Prod volume Front

1Cam PROD Both

1Cam ENG Both

1Cam PROG Both

1Cam TRACK Both

1Cam TRACK level 50

1Track Mic to Off

3 Video mode ### 1 Track Mic Gain 40dB 1 Audio Gain Mode Ext

0 Disable camera Off 1 Track Mic Power Off 1 Audio 1 Source Front

1 Intercom >> 1 Track Source Side 1 Audio 1 Gain -64dB

1 Audio >> 1 Audio 1 HPF Off

3 Tally >> 0 Onair Lamp Enabl 1 Audio 2 Source Front

0 Reverse Scan >> 3 Tally Lock On 1 Audio 2 Gain -64dB

1 Exposure >> 1 Audio 2 HPF Off

2 Gain preset >> 0 Reverse Scan Off

S AutoWhite >> 0 Mode Horiz 1 Ext2 Assign Ext2

0 Timing >> 1 SW1 EXT1

0 Private Data Off 1 SW1 Control Mom.

0 Buttons >> 1 SW2 EXT2

3 Fan operation >> 1 Lighting 0 1 SW2 Control Mom.

1 Clean Scan >> 1 VTR Start PRoD

1 VTR St. Control Mom.

2 Gain - (dB) -3dB 1 VTR Lens PRoD

2 Gain + (dB) 3dB 1 VTR L. Control Mom.

2 Gain ++ (dB) 6dB 1 RET Lens EXT

1 RET Control Mom.

S Awb Speed 4 1 RET2 Switch EXT2

S Awb Gain 10 1 RET2 Control Mom.

1 Handgrip Left Prod

0 H.Phase 50

0 V-Shift Off 1 Cl. Scan Mode Norm

0 V-Shift Level 0 1 Value 50/60

1Units Hz

3Head Fan On

3 Adaptor Fan On

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6.2.7 Files menu structure

2 FileSelect

2Store exec

1 FileSelect

1Recall exec

1 FileSelect

2 Store Scenefile >> 1 Store exec

1 Recall Scenefile >>

1 Store Oper.file >> 1 FileSelect

1 Recall Oper.file >> 1 Recall exec

2 Attributes >>

2 Card >> 2 FileSelect ###

2 FileName ###

2 Attribute R/W

2 Name ###

2 Cardtype none

2 Free (%) ### 2 Cardname ###

2 Num Files ### 3 Format card exec

2Card Attr >>

2 Files >> 2 Select ###

6.2.8 Security menu structure

0 Installed Level Usr3 0 Store Cust.Scene exec

0 Cur. User level Usr3 0 Cust. Scene attrib R

0 PIN code #### 0 Store Cust.Oper exec

0 Customer Files >>

0 Green button >> 0 Standard Fact

0 Fact. Filetype Std

0 Scene File Yes

0 Operator File No

2 Delete exec

2 Filename name

2Attribute R/W

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2 BS Connected No

2 Communication >> 2 C2IP Panels ### 3 Packets Recv ###

2 Cam. config ### 3 DTCP >> 3 Packets Sent ###

2 Camera ID ### 3 Frame Errors ###

2 Camera Number 17 2 Head temp C ### 3 Checksum Errors ###

2 Adaptor type ### 2 Head temp F ###

2 Sensor Voltage none 2 Head fan Off

2 Shutter Run Off 2 Head fan (V) n.n

2 Front Power OK 2 Adaptor temp C ###

2 Y Carrier OK 2 Adaptor temp F ###

2 Cam. 12NC ### 2 Adaptor fan Off

S Cam. Version ### 2 Adaptor fan (V) n.n

2 Cam. Status ###

2 Adap. 12NC ### 2 Board ###

S Adap. Version ### 2 Board PID ###

2 Adap. Status ### 2 Board Status ###

2 Cam. Temp >> 2 BootSw Ver. ###

2 PCB Status >> 2 FPGA Ver. ###

2 System Status >> 2 Firmw 12NC ###

2 Firmw Status ###

S Firmw Version ###

2 Softw 12NC ###

2 Softw Status ###

S Softw Version ###

2 System ###

2 Camera ###

2 Head HW ###

2 Adaptor ###

2 Basestation ###

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6.2.10 Service menu structure

3 Test Signal Off

S Test Input DVP

3 Test Select SawT

S Test Select SawT

3 Test signal >>

SLPC On

S BPC On S 3200K Off

S Calibrations >> S 3200K Reset Fact

S H-Phase Front 128 S Leaking Pixel >>

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6.3 Menu contents

The user level (user 0, 1, 2, 3 or Service) in the Level column indicates the user level at which this item is visible in the menu; items with numbers higher than the user level that is set on the camera are not visible in the menu. For example, if user level 2 is set, items marked with a 3 are not visible. The Service level is the highest level.

• If an item is not relevant it is not visible in the menu.

• In the Values column, the default value of the item is shown in bold.

• The File column indicates that the value of this item is stored in the Scene or Operator file.

Note

☞

The items available in the camera menu depend on the version of the software loaded in your camera. The software version used to reproduce the menu items in this manual may differ from that of your camera.

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6.3.1 Viewfinder menu

Viewfinder menu Val ues Description Level File

VF Monitoring Y, R, G, B, -G Selects type of signal to view in viewfinder. User 2 Oper

VF Detail User 0

VF Detail Off, On, Boost Turns detail for viewfinder signal on or off.

Set to Boost to add extra detail to the viewfinder signal.

Level 0..99 (50) Sets detail level for viewfinder signal. User 0 Oper

Focus Assist On, Off Adds a crawling effect in the focused areas

in the viewfinder to assist focussing.

Zebra User 0

Zebra On, Off Turns zebra indication on or off. Zebra is

a diagonal line pattern that indicates that the area affected has risen above a preset level of the full scale video exposure value. Not available when the 2-inch viewfinder is used (this viewfinder has a zebra button)

Zebra Mode Level, Band Selects zebra mode:

Level = zebra indication appears in areas are brighter than the set level; Band = zebra indication appears in a

2.5% band around the set level.

Zebra Level (%) 0..117 (90) Sets the exposure level at which zebra

pattern is shown. When level is higher than 100% the zebra indicates overexposed areas.

Zebra Contrast 0..99 (15) Sets the zebra indication contrast. User 3 Oper

Center Cross On, Off Turns the centre marker on or off. User 0 Oper

QoS bar On, Off Turns Quality of Service bar on or off (only

when a Wireless adaptor is installed).

User 0 Oper

User 3 Oper

User 0 -

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Viewfinder menu Values Description Level File

Focus ind. On, Off Turns the focus indicator in the viewfinder

on or off. This indicator shows the focus distance of the lens: 0 = close-up; 99 = infinity. Note: when the Focus indicator is turned on, the Iris indicator is turned off.

Iris ind. On, Off Turns the iris indicator in the viewfinder on

or off. This indicator shows the F - stop value of the iris opening of the lens. Note: when the Iris indicator is turned on, the Focus indicator is turned off.

Zoom ind. On, Off Turns the zoom indicator in the viewfinder

on or off (if supported by the lens). This indicator shows the zoom range of the lens: 0 = wide angle; 99 = tele.

Box downright Off, Fltr, QoS Selects information displayed at the bottom

right of the viewfinder: Off = no indicator is shown; Fltr = selected optical filter is shown; QoS = Quality of service bar is shown (only when a Wireless adaptor is installed).

Safe area On, Off Turns the safe area marker on or off. This

marks the screen area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture.

Safe area type 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 4:3 Selects the aspect ratio of the safe area

marker.

Marker On, Off Turns the cadre marker on or off. User 0 Oper

Marker type 15:9, 14:9, 4:3 Sets the aspect ratio of the cadre

marker.

Marker style Dot, Shad, Both Sets the style of the cadre marker:

Dot = dotted lines; Shad = shaded areas; Both = dotted lines and shaded areas.

Marker shading Shad, Black Sets shading style for the cadre marker

(when cadre marker style is set to Shad or Both): Shading = transparent area; Black = black area.

Ind. white 0..99 (70) Sets the white level of the characters:

0 = low intensity; 99 = high intensity.

Ind. black 0..99 (30) Sets the black (shading) level of the

characters: 0 = black; 99 = no shading.

Display On, Time Selects the menu display to be permanently

on or to disappear after a set time.

Menu time 3..30 (10) Sets the length of time the menu is

displayed when the Display item is set to Time.

Rotary Speed 1..10 (5) Adjust the sensitivity of the rotary control

wheel.

Notch EXT On, Off Turns external notch filter on or off. User 0 -

User 0 -

User 0 Oper

User 2 Oper

User 3 Oper

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Viewfinder menu Val ues Description Level File

EXT AspectRatio 16:9, 4:3 Selects aspect ratio of external video signal

displayed in the viewfinder.

User 0 Oper

6.3.2 Lens menu

Lens menu Value(s ) Description Level File

Lens type Std, WA Select a standard (Std) or wide angle (WA)

AutoIris On, Off Turns auto iris on or off. User 0 -

Peak/Average 0..99 (64) Sets the balance between peak and

AutoIris SetPoint 0..99 (35) Sets auto iris exposure level. User 3 Scene

Mom. Iris SetPoint 0..99 (50) Sets momentary iris setpoint level. User 3 -

RE Iris Comp On, Off Turns the iris compensation on or off. Use

Auto Iris Const

AutoIris Gain 5..10 (5) Sets auto iris response speed: Lower values

Ext.Iris On, Off Turns Extended Auto Iris on of off. User 3

Ext.Iris Const

Gain Speed 1..20 (5) Sets the gain speed for extended auto iris. Service

ExpTime Speed 1..20 (4) Sets the exposure time speed for extended

Min. Iris F5.6, F8.0, F11.0, F16.0 Sets the minimum iris value for extended

Max. Iris F1.4, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0,

F5.6

Min. ExpTime 1/100, 1/200, 1/500 Sets the minimum exposure time value for

Max. Gain (dB) 0..15 (15) Sets the maximum gain value for extended

Handgrip Zoom On, Off Enables or disables the zoom control on top

Zoom speed 1..10 (5) Selects the zoom control speed. User 3 Oper

Zoom curve 0..3 (0) Selects the zoom reaction curve. User 3 Oper

Zoom/Focus Loc, Rem Selects local or remote control of the Zoom/

Lens I/F Analog, Digital Select an analog or digital lens interface. User 0 -

Lens I/F State OK, NotOK Displays the status of the lens interface

type lens. This setting affects the white shading compensation for the lens.

average video level.

this setting to compensate for iris level when a range extender is used.

give slower speeds.

auto iris.

Sets the maximum iris value for extended auto iris.

extended auto iris.

auto iris.

of the camera handgrip.

Focus function. (Only when a SuperXpander is installed)

(when a digital lens interface is used).

User 0 Oper

User 3 Scene

User 0 -

User 3 -

Service -

User 3 -

User 0 Oper

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Video menu Value s Description Level File

Colour temp

Colour filter 0..99 (50) This electronic colour filter varies the color

balance to obtain warmer or colder effects for the auto-white memory positions. It resets to 50 when the next automatic white balance process is carried out.

Col. Temp Level 2500..20000 (3200) Shows current variable colour temperature. User 2 Scene

Detail

Detail On, Off Turns detail enhancement on or off. Service Scene

Level 0..99 (30) Sets detail enhancement level. User 2 Scene

Source Select R+G, R, G, Y Selects the source to be used for detail

generation.

Vert Detail 0..99 (50) Sets the level of the vertical component in

the detail signal.

Coarse/Fine 0..99 (5) Sets the coarseness of the detail

enhancement (0 = very fine).

Level 0..99 (30) Sets detail enhancement level. Service Scene

User 2 -

User 3 Scene

Level dep 0..99 (40) Sets the level where the detail function

starts to work.

Noise Slicer 0..99 (10) Sets the level of the noise slicer. Service Scene

Soft Detail

Soft Detail On, Off Turns soft detail on or off. This function

reduces the amount of detail added for large transitions.

Level 0..99 (70) Sets the upper limit level of detail

enhancement for soft detail.

Knee Detail 1, 2, 3, 4, Off Selects a level of detail enhancement for

the compressed signal above the knee.

Skin

Skin Off, 1, 2, 1+2 Turns skin detail off or on and selects the

memory position. Use skin detail to change the detail level within a selected color range.

Auto Skin On, Off Turns auto skin detail mode on or off. User 2 -

View On, Off Turn on to view the selected skin detail

area.

Skin1 Level 0..99 (50) Sets skin gate 1 detail level User 2 Scene

Skin2 Level 0..99 (50) Sets skin gate 2 detail level User 2 Scene

Width1 Red 0..99 (50) Sets width level for skin gate 1 (red) User 3 Scene

Width1 Blue 0..99 (50) Sets width level for skin gate 1 (blue) User 3 Scene

Service Scene

User 2 Scene

User 3 Scene

User 2 Scene

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Video menu Values Description Level File

Color1 Red 0..99 (50) Sets color level for skin gate 1 (red) User 3 Scene

Color1 Blue 0..99 (50) Sets color level for skin gate 1 (blue) User 3 Scene

Width2 Red 0..99 (50) Sets width level for skin gate 2 (red) User 3 Scene

Width2 Blue 0..99 (50) Sets width level for skin gate 2 (blue) User 3 Scene

Color2 Red 0..99 (50) Sets color level for skin gate 2 (red) User 3 Scene

Color2 Blue 0..99 (50) Sets color level for skin gate 2 (blue) User 3 Scene

Flare

Flare On, Off Turns flare compensation on or off. Service Scene

Red 0..99 (10) Sets flare compensation level (red). Service Scene

Green 0..99 (15) Sets flare compensation level (green). Service Scene

Blue 0..99 (25) Sets flare compensation level (blue). Ser vice Scene

Black

Blackstretch 0..99 (50) Sets black stretch level. User 3 Scene

Master 0..99 (50) Sets black level (master). User 2 Scene

Red 0..99 (50) Sets black level (red). User 3 Scene

Green 0..99 (50) Sets black level (green). User 3 Scene

Blue 0..99 (50) Sets black level (blue). User 3 Scene

Master 0..99 (50) Sets black level (master). User 3 Scene

Gain

Red 0..99 (50) Sets gain level (red). User 2 Scene

Green 0..99 (50) Sets gain level (green). User 2 Scene

Blue 0..99 (50) Sets gain level (blue). User 2 Scene

Range 3dB, 6dB Selects gain control step size. User 2 Scene

Mastergain (dB) -6.00..12.00 Sets video gain in dB (in steps of 0.5 dB) User 2 Scene

Knee

Knee Off, Var, Auto Sets knee mode:

Auto = automatic; Var = variable (manual); Off = no knee function.

Knee Type Y, NAM Selects signal on which knee acts:

Y = luminance; NAM = (non-additive mix) level of highest RGB component.

Slope M 0..99 (50) Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve

(when knee mode = Var).

Point M 0..99 (60) Sets the point where the knee gamma

curve begins (when knee mode = Var).

Knee Limit 0..99 (99) Selects the level above which the knee

limiter is active (when Knee mode is Var)

User 2 Scene

User 3 Scene

Service Scene

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Video menu Value s Description Level File

Auto Point 0..30 (30) Sets the point where the knee gamma

curve begins (when knee mode is Auto).

Auto Ref 0..99 (30) Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve

Gamma

Curve BBC04, BBC05, BBC06,

ARD, 6xARD, RAI, CCIR, 709-J, 709-S

Preset 1, 2, Lin, Var Selects gamma preset:

Master 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (master). User 3 Scene

Red 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (red). User 3 Scene

Green 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (green). User 3 Scene

Blue 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (blue). User 3 Scene

Matrix

Matrix EBU, Skin, B/W, RAI,

BBC, 1:1, CoolFL, Var1, Var2, XG L

Saturation 0..99 (50) Sets saturation level for color matrix. User 2 Scene

R>G 0..99 (50) Sets the red to green ratio. Service Scene

G>R 0..99 (50) Sets the green to red ratio. Service Scene

R>B 0..99 (50) Sets the red to blue ratio. Service Scene

B>R 0..99 (50) Sets the blue to red ratio. Ser vice Scene

G>B 0..99 (50) Sets the green to blue ratio. Ser vice Scene

B>G 0..99 (50) Sets the blue to green ratio. Ser vice Scene

Mat/Gam G/M, M/G Selects the order of the matrix and gamma

ColCorr

Corrector Off, On Turns color corrector on or off. All active

(when knee mode is Auto).

Selects a standard curve for gamma correction.

1 = Nominal curve; 2 = Low curve; Lin = Linearised curve; Var= variable (manual) curve.

Selects a preset for color matrix: EBU = color matrix according to EBU Skin = EBU optimised for skin tone reproduction; B/W: monochrome picture; RAI: RAI TV optimisation; BBC = BBC optimisation; 1:1 = matrix is off; CoolFL= optimised for mixed fluorescent and incandescent lighting. Var1 = variable setting 1; Var2 = variable setting 2; XGL = Asian and Sony reproduction (advised to combine with M/G setting)

functions: G/M = first gamma correction, then matrix; M/G = first matrix, then gamma correction (advised to use when matching to cameras of other manufacturers)

sets are used when corrector is on.

Service Scene

User 3 Scene

User 2 Scene

User 3 Scene

Service Scene

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Video menu Values Description Level File

CC View Off, On Turn on to view the selected color area.

When CC View is on, Skin detail view is turned off.

Set 1,2,3,4,5,6 Selects a color correction set. User 3 -

Set OnOff Off, On Turns the selected color corrector set on or

off. When turned off, parameters can not be changed.

Color 0..359.99 (0) Sets the color area by hue (in steps of 22.5

degrees)

Width 22.50..360.00 (101/213/

337)

Hue -180.00..180.00 (112/112/

135)

Sat 0..99 (0) Sets the saturation level for the selected

Lum 0..99 (0) Sets the luminance level for the selected

Name MG-, MG, MG+, R, R+,

YL -, YL, YL+, G-, G, G+, CY, CY+, B-, B, B+

Smoothing Sharp, Medium, Smooth Selects method used for smoothing the

Reset CC Exec Resets the color corrector to its default

White limiter

White Limit Off, On Turns white limiter on or off. Use to limit

Master 0..99 (80) Sets the white limiter level. This is the

Shading

White shading Off, On Turns the white shading compensation on

HSawRed 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal sawtooth value (red). Service -

HSawGreen 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal sawtooth value (green). Service -

HSawBlue 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal sawtooth value (blue). Service -

VSawRed 0..99 (50) Sets the vertical sawtooth value (red). Service -

VSawGreen 0..99 (50) Sets the vertical sawtooth value (green). Service -

VSawBlue 0..99 (50) Sets the vertical sawtooth value (blue). Service -

HParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (red). Service -

HParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (green). Service -

HParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (blue). Service -

Sets the color area hue width (in degrees). User 3 -

Sets the hue shift (in degrees) for the selected color area.

color area.

Color area name (read only) B: Blue MG: Magenta R: Red YL: Yellow G: Green CY: Cyan

transition between affected and nonaffected area.

values. All sets are reset.

highlight levels in the video signal.

luminance level at which white limiting occurs.

or off.

User 3 -

User 3

- -

User 3 Scene

User 3 -

Service Scene

Service -

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Video menu Value s Description Level File

VParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (red). Service -

VParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (green). Service -

VParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (blue). Service -

Freeze Off, On Turns image freeze on or off. Use to assist

off line setup and configuration of the camera.

Noise reduction Off, 1, 2, 3 Turns noise reduction off or on and selects

the noise reduction level: Off: no reduction; 1: low reduction; 2: medium reduction 3: strong reduction.

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Install Values Description Level File

Video Mode <available modes> Selects a video acquisition mode (available

modes depend on your camera version).

Disable Camera Off, On Turn disable camera function on or off.

When on, the camera’s user panel is locked.

Intercom

SideTone Level 0..99 (50) Sets the sidetone level (audio feedback to

the headphone) in the camera operator’s headphone.

Cam Mic Off, Switch, Track, Prod Selects the camera operator’s intercom mic

routing: Off = no routing; Switch = intercom route depends on switch at the rear of the adaptor; Track = route signal to tracker channel; Prod = route signal to production channel.

Cam Mic Gain 0dB, 40dB Selects gain of camera operator’s intercom

mic.

Cam Mic Power Off, On Turns +12V bias Tee power to camera

operator’s intercom mic on or off.

Prod volume Front, Rear Selects volume control used to adjust

Production channel volume.

Cam P ROD O ff, L eft , Right, Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)

for the production channel.

Cam ENG Off, Left, Right , Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)

for the engineering channel.

Cam P ROG O ff, L eft , Right, Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)

for the program channel.

Cam TRACK O ff, Left, Righ t, Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)

for the tracker channel.

Cam TRACK Level 0..99 (50) Sets tracker signal level in the camera

operator’s headphones.

Track Mic To Off, Cam, Eng, Prod, All Selects the tracker mic routing. User 1 Oper

Track Mic Gain 0dB, 40dB Selects gain of camera Tracker’s intercom

mic.

Track Mic Power Off, On Turns +12V bias tee power Tracker’s mic on

or off.

Track Source Eng, Side Selects engineering intercom or tracker’s

mic sidetone for tracker’s headphone.

Audio

Audio ip mode Ch1, Ch1&2 Selects audio input mode: Channel 1 or

Channel 1 and 2 (Only when a Wireless adaptor is installed)

Audio Gain Mode Loc, Ext Selects audio gain mode:

Loc: audio gain levels is controlled by the camera (local); Ext: audio gain level is controlled by the base station (external).

User 3 -

User 0 -

User 3 Oper

User 1 Oper

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Install Values Description Level File

Audio 1 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 1 (Only

when a Wireless adaptor is installed)

Audio 1 Level -22dB, -28dB, -34dB,

-40dB, -46dB, -52dB,

-58dB, -64dB

Audio 1 HPF Off, On Turns high-pass filter for audio channel 1 on

Audio 2 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 2 (Only

Audio 2 Level -22dB, -28dB, -34dB,

-40dB, -46dB, -52dB,

-58dB, -64dB

Audio 2 HPF Off, On Turns high-pass filter for audio channel 2 on

Tally

Onair Lamp Enable, Disable Select enable when the tally light at the

Tally Lock Off, On Turns tally lock function on or off. When tally

Reverse Scan

Reverse Scan Off, On Turns reverse scan on or off. User 0 Scene

Mode Horiz, Vert, Both Selects reverse scan mode:

Exposure

Lighting -10..+10 (0) Sets the exposure correction to fine-adjust

Clean Scan

Cl.Scan Mode Extended, Normal Selects clean scan mode:

Value 50.8.. 125.0 Hz (50 Hz) /

61.0 .. 150.0 Hz (60 Hz) or

19.6 .. 7.9 ms (50 Hz) /

16.3 .. 6.6 ms (60 Hz)

Units Hz, mSec Selects display units for clean scan. User 1 -

Gain Preset

Gain - (dB) -3dB, -6dB Selects gain value for - preset. User 2 Oper

Sets input gain level for audio channel 1 (when audio gain mode is set to local).

or off. Use to reduce 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum or low frequency noise.

when a Wireless adaptor is installed)

Sets input gain level for audio channel 2 (when audio gain mode is set to local).

or off. Use to reduce 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum or low frequency noise.

front of the 7-inch viewfinder has to follow the tally signal; select disable if you never want it to light.

lock is on, some camera controls are locked when camera is on air.

Horiz = the image is flipped horizontally; Vert = the image is flipped vertically; Both = the image is flipped both horizontally and vertically.

for ambient lighting frequency when exposure mode is 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Normal (VAR2 on OCP/MCP) = shutter is running (no smear); Extended (VAR1 on OCP/MCP) = shutter is not running (more accurate clean scan but possible vertical smear).

Select clean scan frequency. User 1 -

User 1 Oper

User 0 Oper

User 3 -

User 0 Scene

User 1 Scene

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Gain + (dB) 3dB, 6dB, 9dB Selects gain value for + preset. User 2 Oper

Gain ++ (dB) 6dB, 9dB, 12dB Selects gain value for ++ preset. User 2 Oper

AutoWhite

Awb Speed 0..99 (4) Sets the speed for the auto white balance

procedure.

Awb Gain 0..99 (10) Sets the gain value for the auto white

balance procedure.

Timing

H.Phase 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal phase output signal. User 0 -

V-shi ft Off, On Turns V-shift on or off. Used to synchronize

the camera with DLP type projectors or to hide the horizontal bar of CRT monitors. Only available for a limited number of video modes.

V-shift Level 0..99 (0) Sets the variable video delay from 0 to 1

frame.

PCI id 0..8 (1) Selects ID for external PC operation. Service -

Main text insert Auto, On, Off Selects VF text insert mode:

Auto = inserts VF text at the Base Station video output when activated from the OCP/ MCP; On = always inserts VF text; Off = never inserts VF text.

HD-SDI(B) Video Main, VF Selects the output signal on the HD-SDI(B)/

VF connector: Main: the main camera signal is output VF: the viewfinder signal (with markers, indicators and text overlay) is output.

Buttons

Ext2 Assign EXT2, EXT3 (Only for HD Fiber adaptor)

When set to EXT3, the EXT3 video input from the Base Station is used when EXT2 is selected in the camera.

SW1 Call, EXT1, EXT2 Assigns a function to Switch 1:

Call = activate call signal; EXT1 = switch VF to external signal 1; EXT2 = switch VF to external signal 2.

SW1 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of Switch 1:

momentary or alternating..

SW2 EIris, FocAst, EXT1, EXT2 Assigns a function to Switch 2:

EIris = Turns extended auto iris on or off; FocAst = Turns focus assist on or off; EXT1 = switch VF to external signal 1; EXT2 = switch VF to external signal 2.

SW2 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of Switch 2

momentary or alternating..

Service -

User 0 Scene

User 3 -

User 0 Oper

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VTR Start PROD, ENG , Zoom,

EXT1, EXT2

VTR St. Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of VTR Start switch:

VTR Lens PROD, ENG , Zoom,

EXT1, EXT2

VTR L. Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of VTR Lens switch:

RET Lens Zoom, EXT, FocAst Assigns a function to RET Lens switch:

RET Control Mom, Alt. Selects behaviour of RET Lens switch:

RET2 Switch Zoom, EXT Assigns a function to RET2 Lens switch:

RET2 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of RET2 lens switch:

2” VF Option None, Disab Selects behaviour of the Option switch on

Handgrip Left PROD, ENG Selects intercom channel to use with the

Fan Operation

Head Fan Off, On Turns the head fan on or off. Turns itself on

adaptor Fan Off, On Turns the adaptor fan on or off. Turns itself

Assigns a function to VTR Start switch: PROD = Production intercom; ENG = Engineering intercom; Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function; EXT1 = switch VF to external signal 1; EXT2 = switch VF to external signal 2.

momentary or alternating.

Assigns a function to VTR Lens switch: PROD = Production intercom; ENG = Engineering intercom; Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function; EXT1 = switch VF to external signal 1; EXT2 = switch VF to external signal 2.

momentary or alternating.

Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function; EXT = switch VF to external signal (select EXT1 or 2 with the switch at the rear of the camera); FocAst = Focus assist function.

momentary or alternating.

Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function; EXT = switch VF to external signal (select EXT1 or 2 with the switch at the rear of the camera);

momentary or alternating..

the control panel of the 2-inch viewfinder.

left button under the handgrip.

after 120 min. or when temperature is too high.

on after 120 min. or when temperature is too high.

User 1 Oper

User 3 -

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6.3.5 Files menu

Files menu Values Description Level File

Store scenefile

FileSelect Standard, SCam1..4,

SCard1..20, <new file>

Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the

Recall scenefile

FileSelect Standard, SCam1..4,

SCard1..20, <new file>

Recall exec Recalls the selected scene file to the

Store oper.file

FileSelect Standard, OCam1..4,

OCard1..20, <new file>

Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the

Recall oper.file

FileSelect Standard, OCam1..4,

OCard1..20, <new file>

Recall exec Recalls the selected operator file to the

Attributes

FileSelect <available files> Selects a file to change its attributes. User 2 -

FileName <file name> Displays the selected file name. User 2 -

Attribute R/W, R Selects the attribute for the selected file:

Card

Name <card name> Displays the card name. User 2 -

Cardtype None, Storage, Owner,

Serv 1, Serv 2, Unknown

Free (%) 0..99 (0) Displays free space left on the card. User 2 -

Num Files 0..255 (0) Displays number of files on the card. User 2 -

Card Attr

Cardname <card name> Changes name of the card. User 2 -

Format card exec Format card. User 3 -

Files

Select SCard1..SCard2,

OCard1..OCard10

Delete exec Deletes the selected file. User 2 -

Filename <name> Changes name of the selected file. User 2 -

Attribute R/W, R Sets file attribute of the selected file. User 2 -

Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored scene file to be restored.

selected scenefile.

Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored scene file to recall.

camera. Overwrites current scene settings.

Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored operator file to be restored.

selected operator file.

Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored operator file to recall.

camera. Overwrites current operator settings.

R/W = Read and write; R = Read only.

Displays the type of inserted card. User 2 -

Selects a file on the card. User 2 -

User 2 -

User 1 -

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6.3.6 Security menu

Security menu Valu es Description Level File

Installed level User 0, User 1, User 2,

User 3

Cur. user level No Oper, User 0, User 1,

User 2, User 3, Serv 1

PIN Code **** (0000) Enter four digit PIN code to enable access

Customer files

Store Cust. Scene exec Stores the current scene settings to the

Cust. Scene attrib. R/W, R Selects the attribute for the customer scene

Store Cust.Oper exec Stores the current operator settings to the

Green button

Standard Fact, Cust Selects file to be recalled when the green

Scene file Yes , No Determines if the scene file should be

Operator file Yes, No Determines if the operator file should be

Factory Defaults exec Resets the camera to the factory defaults

Selects the user level. User 0 -

Displays the current user level. User 0 -

to the S level.

customer scene file.

file: R/W = Read and write; R = Read only.

customer operator file.

button is pressed: Fact = factory defaults; Cust = Customer file; Note: this setting is valid for both the Scene file and the Operator file (when selected).

recalled when the Green button is pressed.

for all functions.

User 0 -

Service -

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6.3.7 Diagnostics menu

Diagnostics menu Va lue( s) Description Level File

Communication

BS Connected Ye s , No Displays base station connection status. User 2 -

C2IP Panels 0..99 Displays amount of C2IP control panels

connected to the camera.

Transmission

BS->CAM

Signal Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig Displays Fiber optical signal status. User 0

RX Margin (dB) -100..100 (0) Displays Fiber optical margin. User 0

CAM->BS

Signal Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig Displays Fiber optical signal status. User 0

RX Margin (dB) -100..100 (0) Displays Fiber optical margin. User 0

Transm. Details

Opt. Module Unknown, FTLF1424P2 Displays installed optical module type. Service

RX Power (uW) 0..65535 (0) Displayes current received optical power in

microwatts.

RX Power (dBm) -100..100 (0) Displayes current received optical power in

TX Power (uW) 0..65535 (0) Displayes current transmitted optical power

TX Power (dBm) -100..100 (0) Displayes current transmitted optical power

Module Temp (C) -40..125 (0) Displayes the internal module temperature

Module Temp (F) -40..125 (0) Displayes the internal module temperature

Optical Signal OK, Loss Displays optical connection status. Service

RX Locked No, Yes Displays status of locked received signal. Service

Frame Locked No, Yes Displays locked frame status. Service

Cam. Config INVALID, 4000MK2,

5000, 6000, 6200, 8000

Camera ID xxxxxxx Displays camera indentification code. User 2 -

Camera Number 0..99 Displays logical camera number in the

Adaptor type None, Triax, Fiber,

Wireless, NonTriax

Sensor Voltage OK, NotOK Displays sensor voltage status. User 2 -

Shutter Run Run, Off Displays shutter run status. User 2 -

Front Power OK, NotOK Displays front (imager) power status. User 2 -

Y Carrier OK, NotOK Displays Y carrier status. User 2 -

Cam. 12NC #### Displays last 4 digits of the camera 12NC. User 2 -

Cam. Version <version> Displays camera version. Service -

dBm

in microwatts.

in dBm

in C.

in F

Displays camera system configuration. User 2 -

network.

Displays type of the attached camera adaptor.

User 2 -

Service

User 2 -

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Diagnostics menu Va lue(s) Description Level File

Cam. Status 0..99 Displays camera status. User 2 -

Adap. 12NC #### Displays last 4 digits of the adaptor 12NC. User 2 -

Adap. Version <version> Displays adaptor version. Service -

Adap. Status 0..99 Displays adaptor status. User 2 -

Cam Temp

Head temp C -55..128 Displays camera head temperature in C. User 2 -

Head temp F -67..262 Displays camera head temperature in F. User 2 -

Head fan (V) n.n Displays camera head fan voltage. User 2 -

Head fan Off, Var Displays camera head cooling fan status. User 2 -

Adaptor temp C -55..128 Displays adaptor temperature in C. User 2 -

Adaptor temp F -67..262 Displays adaptor temperature in F. User 2 -

Adaptor fan Off, Var Displays adaptor cooling fan status. User 2 -

Adaptor fan (V) n.n Displays adaptor fan voltage. User 2 -

PCB Status

Board DV P, SyncM, PPG, PPGsb,

SeDa, LSP, RCB, PrePr, FSP, DaCam, FrDri, DacOu, FwDri, Front

Board PID <id> Displays Product ID of the selected board. User 2

Board 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the

Board Status 0..99 Displays the hardware status of the

BootSw Ver. 0..99 Displays the boot software version of the

FPGA Ver. 0..99 Displays the FPGA version of the selected

Firmw 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the firmware

Firmw Status 0..99 Displays the firmware status of the selected

Firmw Version 0..99 Displays the firmware version of the

Softw 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the

Softw Status 0..99 Displays the software status of the selected

Softw Version 0..99 Displays the software version of the

System Status

System Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Camera Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Selects a board to display detailed information.

selected board.

board.

12NC of the selected board.

board.

selected board.

software of the selected board.

board.

selected board.

Displays the system configuration. User 2

Displays the camera configuration. User 2

User 2

Service

User 2

Service

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Diagnostics menu Va lue( s) Description Level File

Head HW Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Adaptor Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Basestation Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Displays the camera head hardware configuration.

Displays the adaptor configuration. User 2

Displays the base station configuration. User 2

User 2

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Service menu Valu e (s) Description Level File

Test Signal

Tes t S i g n al Off, On Turns video test signal on or off. User 3 -

Test Input DacO, DVP Selects test input point. Service -

Tes t S e l e ct SawT, Step Selects test waveform type at DVP. User 3 -

Tes t S e l e ct SawT, Bars Selects test waveform type at DAC O. Service -

LPC Off, On Turns Leaking Pixel Correction on or off. Service -

BPC Off, On Turns Black Pixel Correction on or off. Service -

Calibrations

3200K Off, On Runs 3200K calibration procedure. Service -

3200K Reset Fact, Cust Selects reset mode for 3200K calibration. Service -

H-Phase Front 0..255 (128) Sets horizontal phase for front. Service -

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