GRASS VALLEY LDK 8300 User Manual

LDK 8300

User’s Guide

HDTV High-speed camera system

3922 496 31001 May 2008 v1.0

Declaration of Conformity

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

FCC Class A Statement

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

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

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

Copyright

Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2008. 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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referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

1.1.1 HD sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.1.2 Digital processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

1.1.3 Film-like characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.4 Focus assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.5 Acquisition formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.6 High speed fiber connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.7 High speed Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.8 Flicker reduction technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.9 SuperXPander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Chapter 2 – Installation

2.1 Packing/unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.2 Universal transport case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.3 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.4 2-inch viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

2.4.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4.2 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

2.5 Viewfinder accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.5.1 Wide angle eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

2.5.2 Left eye adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.6 Mounting a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.7 Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.8 Adjusting the shoulder pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2.9 Attaching the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 3 – Configurations

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

3.2 Camera with SuperXpander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

3.3 Portable camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 4 – Location of controls

4.1 Camera head controls and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.2 LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter controls and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.3 Viewfinder controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Chapter 5 – Operating instructions

5.1 Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

5.1.1 Switching on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.1.2 Controlling the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

5.2 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.2.1 Entering the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5.2.2 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

5.2.3 Leaving the System Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.2.4 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

5.2.5 Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

5.3 Assigning functions to buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.3.1 Side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5.3.2 Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5.3.3 Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5.4 Video acquisition modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

5.5 Viewfinder preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5.5.1 Viewfinder picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5.5.2 Video level indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5.5.3 Tally indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5.5.4 Viewfinder markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.5.5 Focussing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

5.6 Lens preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

5.6.1 Lens type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

5.6.2 Auto iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

5.6.3 Extended iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

5.6.4 Precision focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

5.6.5 Lens indicators in the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.7 Video preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.7.1 Standard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.7.2 Test signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

5.7.3 Gain selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

5.7.4 Optical filter selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

5.7.5 Colour temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

5.7.6 Exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5.7.7 Shooting screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

5.7.8 Auto skin detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.7.9 Black stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5.8 Artificial light conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.9 Controls on the LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.9.1 Powering the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

5.9.2 Selecting monitoring signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.9.3 Using audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

5.9.4 Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

5.9.5 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.10 Managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

5.10.1 Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

5.10.2 Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

5.10.3 Standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

5.10.4 Customer standard files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

5.11 User levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

5.11.1 Selecting the user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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5.12 Access and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

5.12.1 Camera cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5.12.2 Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.12.3 Camera card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Chapter 6 – Menu structure and contents

6.1 Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6.1.1 Top menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6.1.2 VF menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6.1.3 Lens menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

6.1.4 Video menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

6.1.5 Install menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.1.6 File menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.1.7 Security menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.1.8 Diagnostics menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.1.9 Service menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.2 Menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.2.1 VF menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.2.2 Lens menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.2.3 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.2.4 Install menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.2.5 Files menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.2.6 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6.2.7 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

6.2.8 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chapter 7 – Connectors

7.1 Camera connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7.1.1 Viewfinder connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7.1.2 Lens connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7.1.3 VF/Mon connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7.1.4 Front microphone connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

7.1.5 RS232 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7.2 Connectors on the LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7.2.1 VF Out / External video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7.2.2 HD-SDI (B) / VF connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

7.2.3 HD-SDI (A) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

7.2.4 Microphone 1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

7.2.5 Microphone 2 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

7.2.6 Intercom headphone connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

7.2.7 Power input connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

7.2.8 Power output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

7.2.9 Script light connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

7.2.10 Reference in / teleprompter out connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

7.2.11 Auxiliary connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

7.2.12 Tracker connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Chapter 8 – Specifications

8.1 Specifications for LDK 8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

8.2 Specifications for LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

8.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

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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 [phone] 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.thomsongrassvalley.com/environment

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Important information

Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.

During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection
standards must be observed.

Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, verify the proper
functioning of the protective earth lead.

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 unit correctly. Do not block the hot airflow coming
from the outlet on the right side of the camera.

Precautions

To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into
consideration:

• 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 CCD sensors.

• Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections.

AIRFLOW

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Fiber-optic transmission units

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.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT

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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 commerially available cleaning kit specifically designed for fiber-optic connectors and
follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

• The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules, the interior
walls of alignment sleeves, and the interior and exterior of connector shells.

• For plugs, the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be
cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid. (Cleaning sticks with a
slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to
detach them.)

• For jacks, it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding
ferrules.

• Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles, so it is
important to clean both the insides and outsides.

• The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a
transmitter or receiver.

• Mate the connector immediately! Don't let the connector lie around and collect dust
before mating.

• Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be
mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Technology

The LDK 8300 is a high speed, HD multi-format digital camera head using three 2/3-inch HD­DPM

+

™ sensors. Combined with the Grass Valley LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter and the

LDK

4583 High-speed Base station, the camera head forms a flexible camera system that is
equally at home in the studio or out on location. The camera system can capture and deliver
HD images, natively, at single, double or triple speed frame rates.

1.1. 1 HD sensors

The camera head uses HD-DPM+™ CCD sensors which offer superior performance and
ultimate flexibility. Native wide screen pictures in the high-definition formats 1080i and 720p
are produced at the touch of a button. This unique native multi-format capability is realized with
innovative 9.2 million pixel 2/3" CCD sensors. These allow vertically grouping of different
numbers of pixels on the sensors themselves. There is no need for HDTV format conversion
during digital signal processing which would lead to quality degradation.

These sensors have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity across all camera lens
apertures. They are based on Frame Transfer technology, which ensures that there is neither
lag nor smear.

1.1. 2 Digital processing

The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 12-bit A/D converters and more
than 22-bit internal processing. All major camera functions are processed in the digital domain,
including knee, gamma, detail, matrix and colour correction.

The intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels and
black shading. Each sensor provides black reference signals that are used to monitor
temperature changes. This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without
operator intervention.

The digital detail processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic
range detail circuit. Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6-point digital matrix or via
preset matrices. Digital gamma circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma curves
and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be enhanced, together with hard contrast and
saturated colour in bright scenes. The matrix and gamma sequence is software programmable
for precise colour matching.

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1.1. 3 Film-like characteristics

The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point and the compression ratio according to
the highlight content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting S-shaped transfer
characteristics of film. Digital True Colour Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for
compressed highlights, reproducing colours faithfully, even overexposed skin tones.

Digital contrast circuitry provides a black stretch function for more detail in black areas and a
black press function for improving the contrast impression by simulating the S-curve of film.

1.1. 4 Focus assist

With HDTV, focusing is even more critical than before. The LDK 8300 has special patented
focusing aids. A unique viewfinder zoom function enlarges the viewfinder image instantly with
a simple press-button action, thus providing improved means for focusing. A patented crawler
circuitry adds motion in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus.

1.1. 5 Acquisition formats

The LDK 8300 acquires signals in 1080i/720p HD formats at single, double and triple speed
which are output from the high speed base station as normal or three-phase signals . At the
same time, the camera provides high-quality SDTV outputs in either 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz.

1.1. 6 High speed fiber connection

The LDK5880 HD fiber adapter allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to
a distance of 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and beyond, using industry standard fiber-optic cable.

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

1.1. 7 High speed Base Station

Together with LDK 4583 High-speed Base Station, the LDK 8300 provides a digital high speed
output to the studio environment. This 3x HD-SDI connection can be supplied to an external
disk recorder or recording system to obtain exceptional slow motion playback performance.

1.1. 8 Flicker reduction technology

Flicker reduction technology ensures constant video output levels at triple speed frame rates
even under difficult artificial lighting conditions.

1.1. 9 SuperXPander

The SuperXPander together with the optional 7-inch HD high resolution viewfinder or 8-inch
LCD viewfinder, turns the portable camera into a full-featured camera for both studio and
outside broadcast situations such as sports and stage events.

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1.2 Features

• Ultimate flexibility with HD-DPM+ ™ CCD sensors, offering native switchability between

the interlaced 1080i and true progressive 720p high definition digital formats.

• The CCDs have 9.2 million pixels, with 1920 (H) x 4320 (V) effective picture elements.

• Frame Transfer technology ensures no smear.

• 12-bit A/D conversion and more than 22-bit internal digital processing with unique

software programmable video path.

• Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range.

• Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour Knee.

• Variable gain control and variable colour temperature.

• Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital matrix assure accurate colour matching.

• Fluorescent light matrix.

• Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy.

• Digital 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 lens interface.

• Optical servo-controlled four-position neutral density filter wheel.

• Optical servo-controlled effect filter wheel with soft focus, four-point star and six-point star

filters.

• Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a special look (warm/cold) of a scene, or

for a smooth colour temperature control around the white balance setting.

• Smart card for personal settings and security.

• Owner card for setting user levels, and for copying and storing control settings.

• Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches with read-out of all settings.

• Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera functions.

• Flicker reduction technology ensures constant video output levels at triple-speed frame

rates.

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1.3 Accessories

SuperXpander LDK 4488

Xpander LDK 4489

7-inch viewfinder support LDK 6517

2-inch viewfinder HDTV LDK 5302/60

5-inch viewfinder HDTV LDK 5305/01

7-inch viewfinder HDTV LDK 4021

8-inch LCD viewfinder LDK 4025

Wide Angle adapter for 2-inch viewfinder LDK 5390/00

Left eye adapter for 2-inch viewfinder LDK 5390/10

Sunhood for 5-inch viewfinder LDK 6992/02

Raincover for camera with 5-inch viewfinder LDK 5021/05

Tripod plate LDK 5031/10

Headset dynamic XLR-5 (double muff) LDK 8111/37

Headset dynamic XLR-5 (single muff) LDK 8111/51

Scriptboard with light LDK 6985/21

Universal transport case LDK 5020/05

AC power supply 100 W LDK 5901/00

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Packing/unpacking

Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt. If the
shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of
the shipment have been checked for completeness and the units have been checked
mechanically and electrically.

The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top. Remove the
cushioning material and lift out the contents. The contents of the shipment should be checked
against the packing list. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or
defect, or if the units do not perform correctly when unpacked, notify your Grass Valley
Nederland B.V. sales or service centre within eight days. If the shipping container shows signs
of damage or stress, notify the carrier as well.

If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 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 Nederland B.V. 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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2.2 Universal transport case

It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it. To do this, a
universal transport case (LDK 5020/05) is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder
and some accessories.

Figure 2-1. Universal transport case

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 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 insert for your particular
configuration.

user’s guide

packing inserts

top light

tripod
plate

power
supply

additional

supplies

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2.3 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.

2. Remove the dust protection cap (2).

3. Slot the lens into the lens mount (3).

4. Turn the lens locking ring (1) clockwise to lock the lens 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 2-2. Lens mounting

Caution

Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg (11 lbs) to the camera without a support.

When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to
optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more information about these
adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer’s documentation.

☞

Note

Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera.

4

5

3

2

1

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2.4 2-inch viewfinder

2.4.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder

To mount the viewfinder LDK 5302/60 proceed as follows:

1. Loosen locking ring (1) of viewfinder support bracket (2) at the front of the camera handle.

(As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it
towards the handle.)

2. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket.

3. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning it clockwise (as seen from rear) so that the

viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.

4. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (6) at the top right of the

camera.

5. Slide the microphone holder (4) onto the viewfinder and secure with the knurled screw

(5).

Caution

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 at your Grass Valley representative.

Figure 2-3. Viewfinder mounting

3

2

1

5

6

4

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2.4.2 Positioning the viewfinder

The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements:

1. Loosen the locking ring (1). (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring

counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)

2. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position.

3. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning clockwise.

The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be rotated vertically.

The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis. Loosen the
support bracket round bar retaining lever (2) and slide the round bar (3) forwards or backwards.
When the desired position is reached tighten the support bracket round bar retaining lever (2)
again.

To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button (4) below or above the eyepiece tube and
swing it free of the associated clip (5). The display can now be seen from further away.

Figure 2-4. Viewfinder positioning

5

4

2

1

3

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2.5 Viewfinder accessories

2.5.1 Wide angle eyepiece

If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for example, when you use the camera in the
hand-held position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece
(LDK 5390/00). To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows:

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 2-5. Viewfinder wide angle eyepiece

2.5.2 Left eye adapter

A left eye adapter is optionally available (LDK 5390/10) to allow the viewfinder to be used with
the left eye. Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera, attach the left eye adapter (1) to
the viewfinder and secure it using the screw (2). Do not forget to mount the microphone
support bracket (3) at the end of the left eye adapter.

Figure 2-6. Viewfinder left eye adapter

4

2

1

3

2

1

3

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2.6 Mounting a microphone

To attach the optional microphone (AJ-MC700) 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 21mm can also be used, however, ensure that the
sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera
INSTALL menu. When a longer microphone is used, it is not necessary to place it in the split
tube. Phantom power is always present on the front microphone socket.

Figure 2-7. Microphone mounting

2

4

1

3

5

7

6

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2.7 Tripod adapter plate

To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate LDK 5031/10 must first be attached to the
tripod. Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with
the tripod and the tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod. Attach the camera to the tripod
adapter plate as follows:

1. Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod adapter plate from back to front ensuring

that the front of the camera engages the V-slot (1) at the front of the tripod adapter plate,
and that the slot on the bottom of the camera engages the stud (2) at the rear of the tripod
adapter plate.

2. Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place.

3. When the camera is mounted firmly, the locking lever (5) swings around fully to the rear of

the plate. If the lever does not travel the full distance, you should manually lock it into
place.

Caution

Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate in the correct manner could result in an
unsecured camera. Ensure that the rear stud (2) is engaged and that the camera clicks into
place.

Figure 2-8. Tripod adapter plate

Remove the camera from the tripod as follows:

1. Open the locking lever (5) to free the rear stud (2).

2. Press and hold the red locking lever (3) against the release handle (4).

3. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera.

4. Pull the release handle (4) forward.

5. Move the camera backwards and up.

4

1

3

2

5

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2.8 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 2-9. Shoulder pad

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2.9 Attaching the adapter

To attach the adapter to the camera proceed as follow:

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 adapter.

2. First, tighten the two horizontal screws (3) on the top of camera.

3. Next, tighten the two horizontal screws (4) at the front of the camera.

4. Lastly, tighten the vertical screw (5) in the handle of the camera.

To detach an adapter from the camera head follow the steps for attaching it in the reverse
order.

Figure 2-10. Attaching an adapter

Caution

Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adapter. Do not
allow the guide pins to damage the pins of the connector. Follow these steps in the order
given. Tightening or loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical
damage to the camera.

5

1

4

3

2

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Chapter 3 - Configurations

Chapter 3

Configurations

3.1 Introduction

To obtain a high speed output, the camera must be connected to an LDK 4583 High-speed
Base Station. A hybrid or single mode fiber connection is used between the camera and the
base station while operational control uses the C2IP network and units. The High-speed Base
Station supplies a triple-phase high-speed HD signal for a recording system.

To control the configuration an OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected via the
C2IP camera control network or directly to the Base Station using a cross-over Ethernet cable.
Additionally, an MCP 400 master control panel can be connected to the C2IP network.

The configuration can be powered either:

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

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

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3.2 Camera with SuperXpander

A camera head with an LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter can be mounted in the LDK 4488
SuperXpander using the SuperXpander’s fiber configuration. This enables large box lenses to
be used with the camera. The LDK 4021 7-inch HDTV or LDK 4025 LCD viewfinder can be
mounted on the SuperXpander. The camera with the fiber adapter connects to the
SuperXpander via a flying lead. The power supply for the camera is supplied via this lead.

Figure 3-1. Camera and High speed Base Station.

Camera Base Station

OCP 400

Harddisk
recorder

Audio

out

Video

out

Power

in

TPinExternal

video in

Playback

Controller

3x HD-SDI 1.5 Gb/s

Standard PGM output
(270 Mb/s) for slow
motion playback

Monitoring
output

High speed
Base Station

C2IP

RS 422

Camera + Fiber Adapter +

SuperXpander

7-i nch

viewfinder

Optical transmission options:

- hybrid fiber connection

- single mode fiber connection
+ local power needed
+ hybrid-to-single mode optical converters needed

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3.3 Portable camera

To obtain a high speed output, the camera must be connected to the High speed Base Station
(LDK 4583). A hybrid or single mode fiber connection is used between the camera and the
base station while operational control uses the C2IP network and units. The High-speed Base
Station supplies a triple-phase high-speed HD signal for a recording system.

Figure 3-2. Camera with SuperXpander and High speed Base Station.

☞

Note

When the camera is locally powered the 5-inch viewfinder cannot be used.

Camera Base Station

Harddisk
recorder

OCP 400

Audio

out

Video

out

Power

in

TPinExternal

video in

Playback

Controller

3x HD-SDI 1.5 Gb/s

Standard PGM output
(270 Mb/s) for slow
motion playback

Monitoring
output

Camera +

Fiber adapter

5-inch

viewfinder

High speed
Base Station

C2IP

RS 422

Optical transmission options:

- hybrid fiber connection

- single mode fiber connection
+ local power needed
+ hybrid-to-single mode optical converters needed

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Chapter 4 - Location of controls

Chapter 4

Location of controls

4.1 Camera head controls and connectors

Figure 4-1. Camera connector location

Front microphone

connector

RS232

connector

Viewfinder

connector

VF/Mon

connector

Lens

connector

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Figure 4-2. Camera head controls

Power

SW1

SW 2

Std.
File

+

-

+

-

Gain

Bars

Off

Off

Col. Temp.

Black Str.

VRT start

Audio Level

Select

V

shift

Clean

scan

Exp.

Time

White

Bal.

Gain

switch

Color bars
switch

Standard file
button

Assignable

buttons

Black stretch
switch
Color temp.
switch

Power
switch

Audio

volume

control

Assignable

record
button

Menu
select

button

Exposure

time

switch

Menu

rotary

control

V-shift

switch

Clean

scan

button

White

balance

switch

Camera card slot

Zoom control

Tally indicator

Tally indicator

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4.2 LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter controls and connectors

Figure 4-3. Fiber adapter controls

Mic 2

Call

Eng

Off

Prod

Front

Rear

VF

Ext1

Ext2

Loc

Power on

Mix

Ext

Mic 1

+48V

+48V

HD-SDI (B)/VF

HD-SDI (A)

VF

Script Light

Breaker

12V 1.5A max.

11-17V 5A

Eng Progr Prod

Mic.

Mic.

Line

Line

Ext. SD

Ext.
HD

VF

Front

Rear

VF out connector

HD-SDI (B) / VF connector

HD-SDI (A) connector

Hybrid fiber

connector

Microphone 1 connector

Microphone 2 connector

Intercom headphone
connector

Script light

connector

Power in

connector

Power out
connector

Auxiliary

connector

Tra ck er

connector

Reference in / teleprompter out

connector

Headset volume
controls

Call button

Microphone phantom
power switch

Microphone phantom
power switch

Power on indicator

Circuit breaker button

Intercom routing

switch

VF connector output

signal selection switch

Viewfinder display

signal selection

Audio microphone

switches

Headset production
vol. control selection

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4.3 Viewfinder controls and indicators

Figure 4-1. Viewfinder controls

Figure 4-2. Viewfinder markers and indicators

Crisp

Tally Zebra Option

Contr. Bright.

Tally

switch

Zebra

switch

Option

switch

Crispening

control

Contrast

control

Brightness

control

ND/RE

BATT

MEDIAREC

++

+

-

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FOC+

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Iris indicator

Cadre marker

Safe area

Non-standard

Zoom indicator

Cadre marker

Centre marker

Message box

Gain presets Top indicators

Color temperature
indicators

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Chapter 5

Operating instructions

5.1 Using the camera

Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera. Attach the fiber
cable or supply the adapter with power.

5.1.1 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.

5.1.2 Controlling the camera

There are several ways of controlling the camera:

• Using an MCP 400 connected to the C2IP network.

• Using an 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 64.

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5.2 System Menu

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

Figure 5-1. Menu control buttons

The functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub-menus. There are seven different
menus that are listed in the main menu as follows:

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

☞

Note

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

5.2.1 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.

Viewfinder (VF) menu >>

Lens menu >>

Video menu >>

Install menu >>

Files menu >>

Security menu >>

Diagnostics menu >>

Service menu >>

VTR start

Audio Level

Select

V

shift

Clean

scan

Exp.

Time

White

Bal.

Menu

select button

Menu rotary

control

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Figure 5-2. Main menu

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.

5.2.2 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 5-3. Lens menu

Menu off exec
VF
Lens
Video
Install

Files
Security
Diagnostics
Service

MENU: MAIN

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

Extended Iris

MENU: LENS

TOP
PREVIOUS

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5.2.3 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.

5.2.4 Making changes

To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the appendix to discover under
which menu group or sub-group the function you want to change is located. If the cursor points
to an item (and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub-menu) then the item pointed to
has a value. The value can be:

• a toggle value (only two values)

• a list value (more than two values)

• an analogue value (variable from 00 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 analogue values associated with that
function are then unavailable.

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

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

5.2.5 Undoing changes

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

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5.3 Assigning functions to buttons

The camera head has three assignable buttons, two on the side panel (SW1) and (SW2), and
one on the lower front panel (VTR start). 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.

5.3.1 Side panel

5.3.2 Front

5.3.3 Lens

Location Control Possible assignments

SW1 • Call

• Switch to external video signal 1

• Switch to external video signal 2

SW2 • Extended Auto Iris

• Focus Assist

• Switch to external video signal 1

• Switch to external video signal 2

SW1

SW2

Std.

Recall

Power

SW1

SW2

Location Control Possible assignments

VTR Start • Production intercom

• Engineering intercom

• Viewfinder zoom

• Switch to external signal 1

• Switch to external signal 2

VTR start

Audio Level

Select

V

shift

Clean

scan

Exp.

Time

White

Bal.

VTR Start

Location Control Possible assignments

VTR button • Production intercom

• Engineering intercom

• Viewfinder zoom function

• Switch to external video signal 1

• Switch to external video signal 2

RET button • Viewfinder zoom function

• Switch to external video signal

RET

button

VTR

button

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5.4 Video acquisition modes

In the INSTALL menu choose the video mode you wish to use for video acquisition. The table
below shows the output signals available for each video mode.

Videomode
(setting)

Acquisition
(imager)

HD-SDI output
(camera)

HDTV outputs
(base station)

SDTV output
(base station)

1080i59 1080i59.94 Hz

(1x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1:1080i59.94
PH2:1080i59.94
PH3:1080i59.94
SDI (comb.):1080i59.94

525i59.94

1080i119 1080i119.88 Hz

(2x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1:

} 1080i119.88

PH2:
PH3: n/a
SDI (comb.):1080i59.94

525i59.94

1080i179 1080i179.82 Hz

(3x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1: |
PH2: } 1080i179.82
PH3: |
SDI (comb.):1080i59.94

525i59.94

1080i50 1080i50 Hz

(1x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1:1080i50
PH2:1080i50
PH3:1080i50
SDI (comb.):1080i50

625i50

1080i100 1080i100 Hz

(2x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1:

} 1080i100

PH2:
PH3: n/a
SDI (comb.):1080i50

625i50

1080i150 1080i150 Hz

(3x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1: |
PH2: } 1080i150
PH3: |
SDI (comb.):1080i50

625i50

720p59 720p59.94 Hz

(1x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1: 720p59.94
PH2: 720p59.94
PH3: 720p59.94
SDI (comb.): 720p59.94

525i59.94

720p119 720p119.88 Hz

(2x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1:

} 720p119.88

PH2:
PH3: n/a
SDI (comb.): 720p59.94

525i59.94

720p179 720p179.82 Hz

(3x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1: |
PH2: } 720p179.82
PH3: |
SDI (comb.):720p59.94

525i59.94

720p50 720p50 Hz

(1x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1: 720p50
PH2: 720p50
PH3: n/a
SDI (comb.): 720p50

625i50

720p100 720p100 Hz

(2x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1:

} 720p100

PH2:
PH3: n/a
SDI (comb.): 720p50

625i50

720p150 720p150 Hz

(3x speed)

A: VF signal
B: VF signal

PH1: |
PH2: } 720p150
PH3: |
SDI (comb.):720p50

625i50

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5.5 Viewfinder preferences

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

Figure 5-4. Viewfinder controls

5.5.1 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 +++).

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

5.5.2 Video level indication

Switch on the zebra function so that you are alerted in the viewfinder by a Zebra pattern in
areas where high video levels occur. This diagonal line pattern warns you that the area affected
has risen above a predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value. Go to the VF
menu to set the video levels at which the zebra function works.

5.5.3 Tally indicators

The red Tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle light
to indicate that the camera is on-air. The Tally switch is used to control the Tally indicator at the
front of the viewfinder. When this switch is set to the OFF position, the Tally indicator does
not light when the camera is on-air. The Tally switch does not control the tally indicator at the
rear of the carrying handle.

When the camera is on-air, the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights. When the studio ISO
signal is received, the MEDIA indicator lights.

Crisp

Tally Zebra Option

Contr. Bright.

Tally

switch

Zebra

switch

Option

switch

Crispening

control

Contrast

control

Brightness

control

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Figure 5-5. Viewfinder markers and indicators

5.5.4 Viewfinder markers

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

• The 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.

• The Message box displays information messages.The length of time this box remains on

the screen is set by the Info time item of the

VF menu.

• The Centre cross marks the centre of the picture.

• The Cadre marker is a dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 4:3

(15:9 or 14:9) picture. Exterior marker shading can also be selected.

5.5.5 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 adapter is used.

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

ND/RE

BATT

MEDIAREC

++

+

-

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Iris indicator

Cadre marker

Safe area

Non-standard

Zoom indicator

Cadre marker

Centre marker

Message box

Gain presets Top indicators

Color temperature indicators

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5.6 Lens preferences

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.

5.6.1 Lens type

In the LENS menu select the lens type from two predefined settings: standard (Std) or wide
angle (WA). This gives you the optimum shading settings for either a standard or wide angle
lens. The lens manufacturer and the lens interface (analog or digital) are also selected in this
menu.

5.6.2 Auto iris

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

5.6.3 Extended iris

The extended 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

Assign the SW2 button to extended iris before using extended iris.

To switch on the extended 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 iris
function is displayed. Press the button twice in quick succession to switch between on and off.

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

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5.6.4 Precision focus

☞

Note

Set the Lens Interface 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.

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

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

5.6.5 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 degree to which the lens has been zoomed
out or in ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (tele). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this
feature.

Indication Focus information

- - focus is behind

- focus is behind

0 area is in focus

+ focus is in front

+ + focus is in front

ND/RE

BATT

MEDIA

REC

++

+

-

AW2AW1

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4.7

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auto focus frame

focus indicator

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5.7 Video preferences

The means used to control the camera depends on your work methods. A remote OCP can be
used and a low user level can be selected to restrict the available camera functions.
Alternatively, video functions can be controlled on the camera itself. The following functions
are available on the camera:

• Standard settings

• Test signal

• Gain selection

• Optical filter selection

• Colour temperature

• Auto-white balance

• Exposure time

• Black stretch

• Auto skin detail

Many other video functions such as detail, black, gain, knee, gamma, matrix and white limit
functions are available in the VIDEO menu.

5.7.1 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 table in the
Appendix 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 STD 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.

The Non-standard indicator lights when the video settings are not set to their standard value,
for example, when exposure is not set to nominal. It also lights when black stretch or extended
auto iris is on and if AWC, FL50 or FL60 is selected with the colour temperature selector.

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Figure 5-6. Video control buttons

5.7.2 Test signal

The left-front side panel of the camera has a Colour bars switch for switching on a colour bar
test signal. The colour bar is the standard test signal that is used to set up and check the
camera before use. When the colour 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 colour bars are switched on.

5.7.3 Gain selection

Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera.
The gain is selected via the Gain switch on the left-front side of the camera.

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

viewfinder.

2. Holding the switch in the up or down position for a very short period 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 +++.)

Clear

ND1/4

ND1/16

ND1/64

Clear

Star 4P

Star 6P

Soft Focus

12A

B

C

D

3

4

Power

SW1

SW 2

Std.

File

+

-

+

-

Gain

Bars

Off

Off

Col. Temp.

Black Str.

Color bars switch

Gain switch

Standard file button

Filter wheel

switches

Black stretch switch

Color temperature
switch

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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 0.1dB.

2. Release the switch when you reach the value you want.

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

5.7.4 Optical filter selection

A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to
modify the incoming light. The filters are selected via the 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 colour optical filters to be able to white balance correctly. The range
of the auto-white balance is so wide (from 2500K to 20000K) that there is never any need to
use colour filters to obtain the correct white. Rotate the switches to move the optical filter
wheels.

The outer (bigger) filter switch has four positions:

The inner (smaller) filter switch also has four positions:

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.

Symbol Gain

- is always -6 or -3dB

0 is always 0dB

+ can be set to 3, 6 or 9dB

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

+++ is always 12 dB

Position Filter

1Clear

2 ND 1/4 filter (2 stops)

3 ND 1/16 filter (4 stops)

4 ND 1/64 filter (6 stops)

Position Filter

1Clear

2 4-point star

3 6-point star

4Soft focus

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5.7.5 Colour temperature selection

For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by
selecting a value for the colour temperature. The standard file setting is 3200K (normally used
for tungsten and indoor lighting). Two other reference colour temperatures are available: 5600K
(for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500K (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 are filled with 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 colour balance is required under changing lighting temperatures (sunsets, indoors/
outdoors use).

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

Selecting the colour temperature

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

Three preset colour temperatures:

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

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

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

Four memory positions:

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

exposure to 50Hz.)

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

exposure to 60Hz.)

– AW1 - memory position 1

– AW2 - memory position 2

An automatic continuous white position:

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

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 Colour 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 colour temperature. The range of
the auto-white balance is from 2500K to 20000K.

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Variable colour temperature

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

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.

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

value.

Auto-white balance

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

Figure 5-7. Auto white balance switches

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

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

2. Press once on the White balance switch at the front of the camera to start the automatic

white balance procedure. The following appears in the viewfinder:

SW1

SW 2

Std.
File

VTR start

Audio Level

Select

V

shift

Clean

scan

Exp.

Time

White

Bal.

+

-

+

-

Gain

Bars

Off

Off

Col. Temp.

Black Str.

Auto white balance

switch

Colour temperature selection

switch

ND/RE

BATT

MEDIA

REC

++

+

-

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 white

boxes.

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

indicating that the process is runnning appears.

☞

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 appear in the viewfinder.

The measured colour 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.

ND/RE

BATT

MEDIA

REC

++

+

-

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5.7.6 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 5-8. Exposure time controls

☞

Note

Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera sensitivity proportionally.

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.

* not available for high speed video modes.

VTR start

Audio Level

Select

V

shift

Clean
scan

Exp.
Time

White

Bal.

Exposure time

switch

V-shift

switch

Clean scan

button

Val ue Function Shutter blade

Nom. nominal setting rotating

Cl. scan enables the exposure to be varied (normal or extended) 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 * for shooting with 50Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating

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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. 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.

☞

Note

Lighting control is not available in high speed modes.

5.7.7 Shooting screens

Sometimes when shooting TV screens or computer monitors a horizontal bar can be seen
across these screens in the viewfinder. There are two ways of removing the noise bar from the
picture depending on the frame frequency of the display:

• For displays with the same frame frequency as the camera, for example TV sets, use the
V-shift facility. V-shift can also be used to remove any colour shifts that might occur when
shooting pictures produced by DLP-type devices.

• For displays with a higher frame frequency, for example computer monitors, use the Clean
Scan facility.

☞

Note

Lighting control is not available in high speed modes.

Vertical shift (V-shift)

Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors with the same display frequency as the
camera, for example TV sets, a horizontal black bar is seen in the viewfinder because the
camera is blanking while the TV is not. The V-shift switch shifts the camera blanking.

The V-shift switch at the front of the camera is spring-loaded with a central rest position.
Holding the switch in the + or - position moves the bar up or down so that it is no longer visible
in the viewfinder. This function is only available when the camera is used in the stand-alone
mode. It is not active when the camera is genlocked or on-air.

☞

Note

When the camera is genlocked, use the V-shift function in the INSTALL menu.

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Clean scan

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

1. Press the Clean Scan button at the front of the camera for about two seconds to directly

access the variable exposure (clean scan) function. The

CLEAN SCAN submenu appears in

the viewfinder.

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

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

mode to

NORMAL if a smear effect occurs.)

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

When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to
switch off the Clean Scan function. (Exposure time returns to its previous non-variable setting.)
When Clean Scan is on, the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights.

☞

Note

Do not shoot highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect.

5.7.8 Auto skin detail

Use skin detail to change the detail level in a selected colour range. Decreasing the detail level
of a persons skin colour softens only the skin tones. But not only skin colours 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 item.

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

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

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

process running message appears:

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.

5.7.9 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 to the On position to
switch on the black stretch function.

The Video menu allows you to adjust the black stretch parameters. Black stretch values above
50 produce more detail in the shadow areas, while values lower that 50 reduce the detail (this
is often referred to as Black Press). The default value is 99.

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5.8 Artificial light conditions

In artificial light conditions it is recommended to examine the lighting conditions and set the
LDK 8300 flicker reduction presets accordingly.

Single speed mode

In single speed recording the light source amplitude is alternating, but each field still has the
same video level:

Triple speed mode

In triple speed mode the exposure time is one third of the exposure time in single speed
mode. The alternating light amplitude causes different video levels for the three fields. This
effect is only visible during slow motion replay. The field flickering will not appear in the
viewing output. The LDK 8300 allows to use various presets to accommodate different
artificial lighting conditions.

1 Field

1 Period

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Presets for artificial lighting conditions

There are two locations were the lighting presets can be set:

– In the Operational Control Panel (OCP 400) and the Master Control Panel (MCP 400) in

the INSTALL/EXPOSURE/LIGHTING menu.

– In the Base Station in the VIDEO/LIGHTING menu.

Use the five presets to adjust the camera to accommodate different lighting conditions as
follows:

– Optimal (default) - for daylight and non-alternating or high-frequency artificial lighted

environments. Each field has the same video level and flicker reduction is not
necessary.

– Good - for artificial lighting with minor amplitude changes. Examples are environments

lighted with incandescent or well balanced three-phase lighting. Use this preset also
when daylight and artificial light with alternating effects are combined.

– Fair - for artificial lighting with significant amplitude changes, for example fluorescent

lighted environments.

– Poor - for artificial lighting with major amplitude changes. Examples are environments

lighted with HMI, MHD, gas discharge lamps or neon light.

– Extreme - results in a completely flicker free picture but it introduces an increased

level of motion blur. Use this setting only in lighting conditions with extreme light
amplitudes. Note: this setting uses a different internal flicker reduction algorithm than
the Good, Fair and Poor presets.

Switching to Poor results in an almost flicker free picture. In most cases this will be the preset
to start with if flicker is visable in the Optimal preset. Fine tune the light accommodation by
switching to Poor or Fair presets if other artifacts become noticeable.

☞

Note

It is not recommended that 50/100/150 Hz video modes are used with 60 Hz lighting and
similarly, it is not recommended that 60/120/180 Hz video modes are used with 50 Hz lighting.

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5.9 Controls on the LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter

Figure 5-1. Rear controls

5.9.1 Powering the camera

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

When power is supplied via the hybrid fiber cable, the power socket output supplies +12 VDC,

1.5 A maximum for powering accessories.

Local power

It is also possible to operate the camera without a hybrid fiber cable by supplying a +12 VDC
supply to the DC input socket. The BATT indicator in the viewfinder lights if the camera supply
voltage is less than+ 11 VDC when using an external supply.

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

☞

Note

When the camera is powered locally the 5-inch viewfinder cannot be used.

Mic 2

Call

Eng

Off

Prod

Front

Rear

VF

Ext1

Ext2

Loc

Power on

Mix

Ext

Mic 1

+48V

+48V

HD-SDI (B)/VF

HD-SDI (A)

VF

Script Light

Breaker

12V 1.5A max.

11-17V 5A

Eng Progr Prod

Mic.

Mic.

Line

Line

Ext. SD

Ext.
HD

VF

Front

Rear

Headset volume
controls

Call button

Microphone phantom
power switch

Microphone phantom
power switch

Power on indicator

Circuit breaker button

Intercom routing

switch

VF connector output

signal selection switch

Viewfinder display

signal selection

Audio microphone

switches

Headset production
vol. control selection

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5.9.2 Selecting monitoring signals

Viewfinder display signal

The viewfinder can display local or external video signals. Two switches determine the signal
that is displayed in the viewfinder. The selection made with these switches also determines
the VF connector output. Viewfinder display signal switch:

– Set to LOC to display the local camera Y signal in the viewfinder.

– Set to MIX to display a mix of the local camera Y signal and external signal.

– Set the switch to EXT to display the external signal 1 or 2.

The external signal selection switch determines which external signal from the Base Station,
either EXT1 or EXT 2, is displayed in the viewfinder.

Figure 5-9. Viewfinder signal display switches

Output monitoring signal

The monitoring output selection switch determines the signal available at the VF output
connector. The output can be switched between:

– VF: the analog viewfinder signal (Y only),

– Ext SD: the external signal from the base station (SD-format, CVBS) or

– Ext HD: the scaled external signal from the base station (HD-format, Y only).

Figure 5-10. VF output connector signal

Viewfinder
display signal

External signal

selection switch

Eng

Off

Prod

Front

Rear

VF

Ext1

Ext2

Loc

Mix

Ext

E

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ff

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Rear

VF output connector

signal selection

VF output connector

Mic.

Mic.

Line

Line

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Ext.
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Rear

VF

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5.9.3 Using audio

Two high quality audio channels are available. 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 in this menu.

Audio channel 1

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 32dB lower than the microphone
input sensitivity.

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

Figure 5-11. Audio channel switches

Audio channel 2

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 (48V) for the rear socket.

Audio channel 1
connector

Channel 1
phantom power
switch

Channel 1 input socket

selection switch

Rear input level selection

switch - channel 1

Ch. 2 input level

selection switch

Ch. 2 phantom power

switch

Mic 2

Mic 1

+48V

+48V

Mic.

Mic.

Line

Line

Ext. SD

Ext.
HD

VF

Front

Rear

Audio channel 1
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5.9.4 Intercom

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

Figure 5-12. Intercom controls

Production intercom volume control selection

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

Intercom microphone routing switch

This 3-position switch routes the camera operator's intercom microphone signal to
engineering (Eng) or production (Prod), or turns it off. The VTR Start button at the front of the
camera, or the VTR button on the lens, can be assigned to send this intercom signal to
production, regardless of the position of this switch.

Intercom headset volume controls

• 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 adapter to receive the intercom channels
from the Base Station and the camera operator's microphone signal. The tracker's microphone
signal is passed to the camera operator and to the Base Station.

Production
volume control

Production intercom

control selection

Intercom microphone

routing switch

Programme
volume control

Engineering
volume control

Eng

Off

Prod

Front

Rear

VF

Ext1

Ext2

Loc

Mix

Ext

Eng Progr Prod

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5.9.5 Communication

Call button

Press this momentary button to send a signal to the control panels calling for attention. The
ND/RE indicator in the 1.5-inch viewfinder shows when a call signal is sent or received.

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

Data channel

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

Tracker tally signal

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

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5.10 Managing files

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

• 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 the Appendix indicate the functions that are stored in the scene file and those
functions that are stored in an operator file.

5.10.1 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.

5.10.2 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 files (factory or customer defined) is stored in the camera.

☞

Note

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

5.10.3 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.

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5.10.4 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.

5.11 User levels

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.

5.11.1 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.

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.

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5.12 Access and Security

5.12.1 Camera cards

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

Figure 5-13. Camera cards

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.

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5.12.2 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.

5.12.3 Camera card slot

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

Figure 5-14. Camera card slot

☞

Note

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

☞

Note

Cards saved LDK 8300 camera are not compatible with other LDK 8000 cameras.

CAMERA CARD

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Chapter 6

Menu structure and contents

6.1 Menu structure

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

6.1.1 Top menu structure

Viewfinder (VF) 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.

Viewfinder (VF) menu >>

Lens menu >>

Video menu >>

Install menu >>

Files menu >>

Security menu >>

Diagnostics menu >>

Service menu >>

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6.1.2 VF menu structure

2 VF Monitoring Y

0 VF Detail > 0 VF Detail Boost On

0 Focus Assist Off 0 Level 50

0 Zebra >

0 Center Cross Off

0 Iris ind. Off 0 Zebra Off

0 Focus Ind. Off 3 Zebra Mode Level

0 Zoom Ind. Off 3 Zebra Level (%) 90

0 Box downright Off 3 Zebra Contrast 15

0 Safe 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

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6.1.3 Lens menu structure

0 Lens type Std

0AutoIris Off

3 Peak/Average 64

3 AutoIris Setpoint 35

3 Mom.Iris Setpoint 50

0 RE Iris Comp. Off

3 AutoIris Const > 3 AutoIris Gain 5

3 Ext.Iris Const >

0 Handgrip Zoom On S Gain Speed 5

3 Zoom speed 5 S ExpTime Speed 4

3 Zoom curve 0 3 Min Iris F16.0

0 Zoom/Focus Loc 3 Max Iris F2.0

0 Lens I/F Analog 3 Min. Exp.Time 1/500

0 Lens I/F State NotOK 3 Max. Gain (dB) 15

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6.1.4 Video menu structure

2 Colour Temp > 2 Colour Filter 50

2 Detail > 2 Col. Temp Level 3200

2 Soft Detail > 2 Soft Detail On

3 Knee Detail Off S Detail On 2 Level 70

2 Skin > 2 Level 30

2 Flare > 3 Source Select R+G 3 Vert Detail 50

2 Black > <more> > 3 Coarse/Fine 5

2 Gain > S Level 30

2 Knee Off 2 Skin Off S Level dep 40

3 Knee > 2 Auto Skin Off S Noise Slicer 10

2Gamma > 2View Off

2 Matrix > 2 Skin Level 50 3 Curve ARD

S White Limiter > 3 <more> > 2 Preset 50

S Shading > 3 Master 50

SFlare Off 3Red 50

S Red 10 3 Green 50

SGreen 15 3Blue 50

SBlue 25

3width1 Red 50

3 Blackstretch 50 3 width1 Blue 50

2 Master 50 3 color1 Red 50

2 <more> > 3 color1 Blue 50

3width2 Red 50

2 Red 50 3 width2 Blue 50

2 Green 50 3 color2 Red 50

2 Blue 50 3 color2 Blue 50

2 Range 3dB

2Mastergain (dB) - 3Red 50

3 Green 50

2 Knee 2 3 Blue 50

3 Knee Type 3 3 Master 50

3 Slope M 50

3 Point M 60 S Knee Limit 99

S<more> > SDesat Off

SDesat Level 50

3 Matrix Skin S Auto Point 30

2 Saturation S Auto Ref 30

S R>G .. B>G 50

SMat/Gam G/M

S White Limit On

SMaster 80

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6.1.5 Install menu structure

3 Video mode 3 SideTone Level 50

0 Disable camera Off 1 Cam Mic Swt. 1 Audio Gain Mode Ext

1 Intercom > 1 Cam Mic Gain 40dB 1 Audio 1 Source Front

1 Audio > 1 Cam Mic power Off 1 Audio 1 Gain -64dB

3 Tally > 1 Prod volume Front 1 Audio 1 HPF Off

1 Exposure > 1 Cam PROD Both 1 Audio 2 Source Front

2 Gain preset > 1 Cam ENG Both 1 Audio 2 Gain -64dB

S AutoWhite > 1 Cam PROG Both 1 Audio 2 HPF Off

0 Timing > 1 Cam TRACK Both

0Private Data Off 1Cam TRACK level 50

0 Buttons > 1 Track Mic to Off 1 SW1 EXT1

3 Fan operation > 1 Track Mic Gain 40dB 1 SW1 Control Mom.

1Track Mic Power Off 1SW2 EXT2

1 Track Source Side 1 SW2 Control Mom.

1VTR Start Prod

0 Onair Lamp Enabl 1 VTR St. Control Mom.

3 Tally Lock On 1 VTR Lens Prod

1 VTR L. Control Mom.

1 RET Lens Zoom

1 RET Control Mom.

1 Lighting 0

1 Clean Scan > 1 Cl. Scan Mode Norm

1 Value 50/60

2 Gain - (dB) -3dB 1 Units Hz

2 Gain + (dB) 3dB

2 Gain ++ (dB) 6dB

S Gain +++ (dB) 12dB

S Awb Speed 4

SAwb Gain 10

0 H.Phase 50

0V-Shift Off

0 V-Shift Level 0

3Head Fan On

3 Adapter Fan On

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6.1.6 File menu structure

2 Store Scenefile > 2 FileSelect

1 Recall Scenefile > 2 Store exec

1 Store Oper.file >

1 Recall Oper.file > 1 FileSelect

2 Attributes > 1 Recall exec

1 FileSelect

1Store exec

1 FileSelect

1Recall exec

2 FileSelect

2 Filename

2 Attribute R/W

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6.1.7 Security menu structure

6.1.8 Diagnostics menu structure

Refer to the next chapter for the menu contents.

6.1.9 Service menu structure

Refer to the next chapter for the menu contents.

0 Installed Level Usr3

0 Cur. User level Usr3

0 PIN code 0000

0 Customer Files >

0 Green button > 0 Store Cust.Scene exec

0 Cust. Scene attrib R

0 Store Cust.Oper exec

0 Standard Fact

0 Fact. Filetype Std

0 Scene File Yes

0 Operator File No

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6.2 Menu contents

The number (0,1, 2 or 3) 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.

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

• The Scene in the <File> column indicates that the value of this item is stored in the Scene
file; the Op. indicates that the value of this item is stored in the Operator file.

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

☞

Note

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

6.2.1 VF menu

VF menu (user 0) Value s Description Level File

VF Monitoring Y, R, G, B, -G, 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.

User 0 Oper

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

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

in the viewfinder to assist focussing.

User 0 Oper

Zebra User 0

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

a diagonal line pattern that indicates that the
area affected has risen above a
predetermined level of the full scale video
exposure value.

User 0 Oper

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.

User 3 Oper

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

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

User 3 Oper

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

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

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

or off. This indicator shows the F - stop
value of the iris opening of the lens.

User 0 -

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

on or off. This indicator shows the focus
distance of the lens: 0 = close-up; 99 =
infinity.

User 0 -

Zoom ind. Off, On 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.

User 0 -

Box downright Off, Filter, RXMargin Selects information displayed at the bottom

right of the viewfinder:
Off = indicator is not shown;
Filter = selected optical filter is shown;
RXMargin = optical margin of the received
signal in the fiber cable (blinks when it is not
OK)

User 0 Oper

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

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

User 0 Oper

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

marker.

User 0 Oper

Marker Off, On 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.

User 0 Oper

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

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

User 0 Oper

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.

User 0 Oper

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

0 = low intensity;
99 = high intensity.

User 2 Oper

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

characters:
0 = black;
99 = no shading.

User 2 Oper

Display On, Time Selects the menu display to be permanently

on or to disappear after a set time.

User 2 Oper

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

displayed when the OSD mode is set to
Time.

User 3 Oper

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

wheel.

User 3 Oper

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

EXT AspectRatio 16:9, 4:3 Aspect ratio converter for external video

displayed in the viewfinder.

User 0 Oper

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6.2.2 Lens menu

Lens menu (0) Val ue( s) Description Level File

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

type lens. This settings affects white
shading compensation.

User 0 Oper

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

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

average video level.

User 3 Scene

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

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

User 0 -

AutoIris Const User 3

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

give slower speeds.

User 3 -

Ext.Iris Const User 3

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

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

auto iris.

Serv 1 -

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

auto iris.

User 3 -

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

F5.6

Sets the maximum iris value for extended
auto iris.

User 3 -

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

extended auto iris.

User 3 -

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

auto iris.

User 3 -

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

of the camera carrying handle.

User 0 Oper

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 User 0 -

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

(when a digital lens interface is used).

User 0 -

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6.2.3 Video menu

Video menu (user 2) Val ue(s ) Description Level File

Colour temp User 2

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

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.

User 2 -

Col. Temp Level 2000..21000 (3200) Displayes current variable colour

temperature.

User 2 Scene

Detail User 2

Detail Off, On Turns detail enhancement on or off. Serv 1 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.

User 3 Scene

<more>

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

the detail signal.

User 3 Scene

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

enhancement (0 = very fine).

User 3 Scene

Level 0..99 (30) Sets detail enhancement level. Serv 1 Scene

Level dep 0..99 (40) Sets dependency level for the noise

slicer.

Serv 1 Scene

Noise Slicer 0..99 (10) Sets the level of the noise slicer. Serv 1 Scene

Soft Detail User 2

Soft D et ail Off, On Turns soft detail on or off. This function

reduces the amount of detail added for
large transitions.

User 2 Scene

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

enhancement for soft detail.

User 2 Scene

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

the compressed signal above the knee.

User 3 Scene

Skin User 2

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 colour
range.

User 2 Scene

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

View Off, On Select on to view the selected area. User 2 Oper

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

<more>

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

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

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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 Serv 1

Flare Off, On Turns flare compensation on or off. Serv 1 Scene

Red 0..99 (10) Sets flare compensation level (red). Serv 1 Scene

Green 0..99 (15) Sets flare compensation level (green). Serv 1 Scene

Blue 0..99 (25) Sets flare compensation level (blue). Serv 1 Scene

Black User 2

Blackstretch 0..99 (50) Sets black stretch level. When level is 50

there is no stretch, values higher than 50
represent black press.

User 3 Scene

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

<more>

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

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

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

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

Gain User 2

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

Green 0..99 (50) Sets gain level (gree). 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) <xx dB> Displays the current gain in dB. User 2 Scene

Knee User 2

Knee Off, Var, Auto Sets knee mode:

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

User 2 Scene

Knee Type Y, NAM Selects knee type:

Y = luminance;
NAM = luminance of highest RGB
component.

User 3 Scene

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

(when knee mode = Var).

User 3 Scene

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

curve begins (when knee mode = Var).

User 3 Scene

<more> Serv 1

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

limiter is active.

Serv 1 Scene

Desat Off, On Turns knee desaturation on or off. Serv 1 Scene

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Desat Level 0..99 (50) Sets the desaturation level (when knee

mode is Var and Desat is On)

Serv 1 Scene

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

curve begins (when knee mode is Auto).

Serv 1 Scene

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

(when knee mode is Auto).

Serv 1 Scene

Gamma User 2

Curve BBC04, BBC05, BBC06,

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

Selects a standard curve for gamma
correction.

User 3 Scene

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

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

User 2 Scene

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 User 2

Matrix EBU, Skin, B/W, RAI,

BBC, 1:1, CoolFL, Var1,
Var2

Selects a preset for color matrix:
EBU = true color matrix;
Skin = optimised for skin tone
reproduction;
B/W: monochrome picture;
RAI: Sony cameras reproduction;
BBC = BBC optimisation;
1:1 = matrix is off;
CoolFL= optimised for mixed fluorescent
and incandescent lighting.
Var1 = variable setting 1;
Var2 = variable settins 2;

User 3 Scene

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

R>G 0..99 (50) Sets the red to green ratio. Serv 1 Scene

G>R 0..99 (50) Sets the green to red ratio. Serv 1 Scene

R>B 0..99 (50) Sets the red to blue ratio. Serv 1 Scene

B>R 0..99 (50) Sets the blue to red ratio. Serv 1 Scene

G>B 0..99 (50) Sets the green to blue ratio. Serv 1 Scene

B>G 0..99 (50) Sets the blue to green ratio. Serv 1 Scene

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

functions:
G/M = first famma correction, then matrix;
M/G = first matrix, then gamma correction.

Serv 1 Scene

White limiter Serv 1

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

highlight levels in the video signal.

Serv 1 Scene

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

luminance level at which white limiting
occurs.

Serv 1 Scene

Shading Serv 1

White shading Off, On Turns the white shading compensation on

or off.

Serv 1 -

HSawRed 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal sawtooth value (red). Serv 1 -

HSawGreen 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal sawtooth value (green). Serv 1 -

HSawBlue 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal sawtooth value (blue). Serv 1 -

VSawRed 0..99 (50) Sets the vertical sawtooth value (red). Serv 1 -

VSawGreen 0..99 (50) Sets the vertical sawtooth value (green). Serv 1 -

VSawBlue 0..99 (50) Sets the vertical sawtooth value (blue). Serv 1 -

HParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (red). Serv 1 -

HParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (green). Serv 1 -

HParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (blue). Serv 1 -

VParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (red). Serv 1 -

VParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (green). Serv 1 -

VParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (blue). Serv 1 -

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6.2.4 Install menu

Install (user 0) Val ue( s) Description Level File

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

modes depend on your camera version).

User 3 -

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

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

User 0 -

Intercom User 1

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

the headphone) in the camera operator’s
headphone.

User 3 Oper

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 adapter;
Track = route signal to tracker channel;
Prod = route signal to production channel.

User 1 Oper

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

mic.

User 1 Oper

Cam Mic Power Off, On Turns +48V phantom power to camera

operator’s intercom mic on or off.

User 1 Oper

Prod volume Front, Rear Selects volume control used to adjust

Production channel volume.

User 1 Oper

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

for the production channel.

User 1 Oper

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

for the engineering channel.

User 1 Oper

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

for the program channel.

User 1 Oper

Cam TRACK Off, Left, R ig ht , Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)

for the tracker channel.

User 1 Oper

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

operator’s headphones.

User 1 Oper

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 operator’s intercom

mic.

User 1 Oper

Track Mic Power Off, On Turns +48V phantom power to tracker’s mic

on or off.

User 1 Oper

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

mic sidetone for tracker’s headphone.

User 1 Oper

Audio User 1

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

Channel 1 and 2.

User 1 Oper

Audio Gain Mode Loc, Ext Selects audio gain mode:

Local: set audio gain level in the camera;
Ext: audio gain level is controlled by the
base station (external).

User 1 Oper

Audio 1 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 1. User 1 Oper

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

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

-58dB, -64dB

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

User 1 Oper

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

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

User 1 Oper

Audio 2 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 2. User 1 Oper

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

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

-58dB, -64dB

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

User 1 Oper

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

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

User 1 Oper

Tally User 0

Onair Lamp Enable, Disable Selects disable when the tally light at the

front of the 7”viewfinder have to follow the
tally signal; select disable if you never want
it to light.

User 0 Oper

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

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

User 3 -

Exposure

Lighting -10..+10 (0) Sets exposure correction to synchronise

with ambient lighting frequency when
exposure mode is 50 Hz or 60 Hz (not
available in high speed video modes).

User 1 Scene

Clean Scan User 1 -

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

Normal = shutter is running (no smear);
Extended = shutter is not running (more
accurate clean scan but possible vertical
smear).

User 1 -

Value 50.6.. 103.1 Hz (50 Hz)

54.7 .. 121.5 Hz (60 Hz)

122.0 .. 200.0 Hz (high
speed modes)

Selects clean scan frequency. User 1 -

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

Gain Preset User 2

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

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

Gain +++ (dB) 12dB,15dB,18dB Selects gain value for +++ preset. Serv 1 Oper

AutoWhite Serv 1

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

procedure.

Serv 1 -

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

balance procedure.

Serv 1 -

Timing User 0

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H.Phase 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal phase for the CVBS

output signal.

User 0 -

V-Shift 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.

User 0 Scene

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

frame.

User 0 Scene

Private Data Off, C->B, B->C, B<>C Selects the use of the tracker intercom

channel:
Off = used for tracker microphone signal;
C->B = private data from cam to bs;
B->C = private data from bs to cam;
B<>C = private data between bs and cam.

User 0 Oper

PCI id 0..8 (1) Selects id for external PC operation. Ser v 1 -

Buttons

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

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

User 0 Oper

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

or alternating.

User 0 Oper

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 to external signal 1;
EXT2 = switch to external signal 2.

User 0 Oper

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

or alternating.

User 0 Oper

VTR Start PROD, ENG , Zoom,

EXT1, EXT2

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

User 1 Oper

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

momentary or alternating.

User 1 Oper

VTR Lens PROD, ENG , Zoom,

EXT1, EXT2

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

User 1 Oper

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

momentary or alternating.

User 1 Oper

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

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

User 1 Oper

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

momentary or alternating.

User 1 Oper

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

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

User 1 Oper

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

momentary or alternating.

User 1 Oper

Handgrip Left PROD, ENG Selects channel to use with the left button

under the handgrip.

User 1 Oper

Fan Operation User 3

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

after 120 min. or when temperature is too
high.

User 3 -

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

after 120 min. or when temperature is too
high.

User 3 -

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6.2.5 Files menu

Files menu (user 1) Val ue(s ) Description Level File

Store scenefile User 2

FileSelect Standard, SCam1..4,

SCard1..20, <new file>

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

User 2 -

Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the

selected scenefile.

User 2 -

Recall scenefile User 1

FileSelect Standard, SCam1..4,

SCard1..20, <new file>

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

User 1 -

Recall exec Recalls the selected scenefile to the

camera. Overwrites current oper. settings.

User 1 -

Store oper.file User 1

FileSelect Standard, OCam1..4,

OCard1..20, <new file>

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

User 1 -

Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the

selected operator file.

User 1 -

Recall oper.file User 1

FileSelect Standard, OCam1..4,

OCard1..20, <new file>

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

User 1 -

Recall exec Recalls the selected operator file to the

camera. Overwrites current oper. settings.

User 1 -

Attributes User 2

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:

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

User 2 -

Card User 2

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

Ty pe None, Storage, Owner,

Serv 1, Serv 2, Unknown

Displays the type of inserted card. User 2 -

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 Atrr User 2

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

Format card exec Format card. User 3 -

Files User 2

Select SCard1..SCard2,

OCard1..OCard10

Selects a file on the card. User 2 -

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 -

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6.2.6 Security menu

Security menu (user 0) Va lue( s) Description Level File

Installed level User 0, User 1, User 2,

User 3

Selects the user level. User 0 -

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

User 2, User 3, Serv 1

Displays the current user level. User 0 -

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

to the Serv 1 level.

User 0 -

Customer files User 0

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

customer scenefile.

User 0 -

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

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

User 0 -

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

customer operator file.

User 0 -

Green button User 0

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

button is pressed:
Fact = factory defaults;
Cust = Customer file;

User 0 -

Fact. Filetype Std, 8000 Selects type of factory default file to use:

Std = standard factory defaults;
8000 = LDK 8000 factory defaults.

User 0 -

Scene file Yes , No User 0 -

Operator file Ye s , No User 0 -

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6.2.7 Diagnostics menu

Diagnostics menu (user 2) Value (s) Description Level File

Communication User 2

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

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

connected to the camera.

User 2 -

DTCP User 3

Packets Recv 0..65535 Displays received packets. User 3 -

Packets Sent 0..65535 Displays sent packets. User 3 -

Frame Errors 0..65535 Displays frame errors. User 3 -

Checksum Errors 0..65535 Displays checksum errors. User 3 -

Transmission User 0

BS -> CAM User 0 -

Signal Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig Displays signal status of the fiber

connection from base station to the
camera:
OK = Fiber transmission is OK
Critic = Signal level is critical but
transmission will continue.
Error = Signal level is too low and
transmission is not guaranteed.
NoSig = No signal detected

User 0 -

RX Margin (dB) -100 .. +100 (0) Displays optical margin (in dB) for the fiber

connection from base station to the
camera.

User 0 -

CAM -> BS User 0 -

Signal Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig Displays signal status of the fiber

connection from the camera to the base
station:
OK = Fiber transmission is OK
Critic = Signal level is critical but
transmission will continue.
Error = Signal level is too low and
transmission is not guaranteed.
NoSig = No signal detected

User 0 -

RX Margin (dB) -100 .. +100 (0) Displays optical margin (in dB) for the fiber

connection from the camera to the base
station.

User 0 -

Transm. Details Serv 1

Opt. Module Unknown, FTLF1424P2 Displays the type of the installed optical

module.

Serv 1 -

RX Power (uW) 0..65535 (0) Displays received signal power in μW. Serv 1 -

RX Power (dBm) -100 .. +100 (0) Displays received signal power in dBm. Serv 1 -

TX Power (uW) 0..65535 (0) Displays transmitted signal power in μW. Serv 1 -

TX Power (dBm) -100 .. +100 (0) Displays transmitted signal power in dBm. Serv 1 -

Module Temp (C) -40 .. 125 (0) Displays current temperature in the optical

SFP module in degrees celsius.

Serv 1 -

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Module Temp (F) -40 .. 125 (0) Displays current temperature in the optical

SFP module in degrees Fahrenheit.

Serv 1 -

Optical Signal OK, Loss Displays signal loss indication of the optical

SFP module.

Serv 1 -

RX Locked No, Yes Displays PLL locked indication of the

deserializer.

Serv 1 -

Frame Locked No, Yes Displays PLL video frame locked

information.

Serv 1 -

Cam. Config INVALID, (4000MK2),

(5000), (6000), (6200),
(8000), (SportCam), 8300

Displays camera system configuration. User 2 -

Camera ID <id> Displays camera indentification code. User 2 -

Camera Number 0..99 Displays logical camera number in the C2IP

network.

User 2 -

Adaptor type None, (Triax), Fiber,

(Wireless), (NonTriax)

Displays type of the attached camera
adapter.

User 2 -

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. Serv 1 -

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

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

Adap. Version <version> Displays adapter version. Serv 1 -

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

Cam. Temp User 2 -

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 Off, Low, Med, High, Max Displays camera head fan status. User 2 -

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

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

Adaptor fan Off, Low, Med, High, Max Displays adapter fan status. User 2 -

PCB Status User 2

Board DVP, SyncM, PPG, PPGsb,

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

Selects a board to display detailed
information.

User 2

Board PID <id> Displays Product Identification Code of the

selected board.

User 2

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

selected board.

User 2

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

selected board.

User 2

Diagnostics menu (user 2) Value( s) Description Level File

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

selected board.

User 2

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

board.

User 2

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

12NC of the selected board.

User 2

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

board.

User 2

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

selected board.

Serv 1

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

selected board.

User 2

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

board.

User 2

Softw Version 0..99 Displays the software version loaded into

the selected board.

Serv 1

System Status User 2

System Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Displays the system configuration. User 2

Camera Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Displays the camera configuration. User 2

Head HW Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Displays the camera head hardware
configuration.

User 2

Adaptor Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Displays the adapter configuration. User 2

Basestation Unknown, HD, HD-HS,

SD, Illegal

Displays the base station configuration. User 2

Diagnostics menu (user 2) Value (s) Description Level File

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6.2.8 Service menu

Service menu (user 3) Value(s ) Description Level File

Test Signal User 3

Test S i g n a l Off, On Turns video test signal on or off. User 3 -

Test Input DacO, DVP Selects test input. Serv 1 -

Test S e l e c t SawT, Step Selects test waveform type. User 3 -

Test S e l e c t SawT, Bars Selects test waveform type. Serv 1 -

Encoder colourbar Off, On Turns encoder colour bar on or off User 3 -

LPC Off, On Turns Leaking Pixel Correction on or off. Serv 1 -

BPC Off, On Turns Black Pixel Correction on or off. Serv 1 -

Calibrations Serv 1

3200K Off, On Runs 3200K calibration procedure. Serv 1 -

3200K Reset Fact, Cust Selects reset mode for 3200K calibration. Serv 1 -

H-Phase Front 0..255 (128) Sets horizontal phase for front. Serv 1 -

Scaler User 0

Encoder Off, On Turns encoder for scaler on or off. User 3 -

Chroma Off, On Turns chroma for scaler on or off. User 0 -

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Chapter 7

Connectors

7. 1 Camera connectors

Figure 7-1. Camera connector location

Front microphone

connector

RS232

connector

Viewfinder

connector

VF/Mon

connector

Lens

connector

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7. 1 . 1 Viewfinder connector

Figure 7-1. Viewfinder connector

7. 1 . 2 Lens connector

Figure 7-2. Camera lens connector

3 41 2 5

8 96 7 10

13 1411 12 15

18 1916 17 20

1. -80 VDC

2. n.c.

3. GND

4. INTN-D

5. VF Ext video

6. n.c.

7. VF video ret

8. SDA-D

9. SCL-D

10. VF Ext video ret

11. ND

12. VFvideo

13. Pb VF ret

14. Pr VF ret

15. GND

16. +Batt

17. +Batt

18. Pb VF

19. Pr VF

20. shield

20-pole female; panel view
Panel part number: 5322 214 12544
Cable part number (male): 5322 320 12159

3

4

1

2

5

8

9

6

7

10

1112

1. Ext. Video On/Off

2. VTR Trigger Switch

3. -Batt

4. Momentary Iris

5. IrisControl

6. + batt

7. Iris Follow

8. Lens Servo

9. Range Extender

10. Zoom Follow

11. Focus follow*

12. Spare

* not standard on lens

Hirose 12-pole female; panel view
Panel part number (X15): 5322 265 10389
Cable part number (male): 5322 265 41208

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7. 1 . 3 VF/Mon connector

Figure 7-3. VF/Mon connector

7. 1 . 4 Front microphone connector

Figure 7-4. Front microphone connector

7. 1 . 5 RS232 connector

Figure 7-5. RS232 connector

1. TDMS Data 2+

2. TDMS Data 2 Shield

3. TDMS Data 2 -

4. TDMS Data 1+

5. TDMS Data 1 Shield

6. TDMS Data 1-

7. TDMS Data 0+

8. TDMS Data 0 shield

9. TDMS Data 0-

10. TDMS Clock+

11. TDMS Clock shield

12. TDMS clock -

13. VF-video (CEC)

14. + 12 V (switched)

15. SCL

16. SDA

17. Ground

18. +5V power

19. Hot Plug Detect

19-pole multimedia interface
connector; panel view

3

1

2

1. Audio Screen

2. Audio In

3. Audio Return

Microphone impedance >200 Ω

Sensitivity range: -70 to -28 dBm

Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at
pin 2 of audio output.

XLR 3-pole female; panel view
Panel part number (X13): 5322 267 40523

54321

9

876

1. SPARE

2. RS-RXD

3. RS-TXD

4. RS-DTR

5. RS-DGND

6. RS-DSR

7. RS-RTS

8. RS-CTS

9. +12V

SubD 9-pin male; panel view (X12)

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7. 2 Connectors on the LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter

Figure 7-2. Fiber adapter connector location

Mic 2

Call

Eng

Off

Prod

Front

Rear

VF

Ext1

Ext2

Loc

Power on

Mix

Ext

Mic 1

+48V

+48V

HD-SDI (B)/VF

HD-SDI (A)

VF

Script Light

Breaker

12V 1.5A max.

11-17V 5A

Eng Progr Prod

Mic.

Mic.

Line

Line

Ext. SD

Ext.
HD

VF

Front

Rear

VF out / Ext. video connector

HD-SDI (B) / VF connector

HD-SDI (A) connector

Hybrid fiber

connector

Microphone 1 connector

Microphone 2 connector

Intercom headphone
connector

Script light

connector

Power input

connector

Power output

connector

Auxiliary

connector

Tracker

connector

Reference in / teleprompter out

connector

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7. 2 . 1 VF Out / External video output connector

Figure 7-6. VF Out / External video output connector

7. 2 . 2 HD-SDI (B) / VF connector

Figure 7-7. HD-SDI (B) / VF connector

7. 2 . 3 HD-SDI (A) connector

Figure 7-8. HD-SDI (A) connector

This socket provides an analogue 1.0 Vpp output
viewfinder signal or an external video signal from the
Base Station.

A switch selects either the VF signal (Y-only), an SD
external signal (CVBS) or a scaled HD external signal
(Y-only).

BNC connector: panel view (X107)

This socket provides the HD-SDI output viewfinder
signal.

BNC connector: panel view (X106)

This socket is used to output the camera HD-SDI video
signal according to SMPTE 292M.

BNC connector: panel view (X105)

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7. 2 . 4 Microphone 1 connector

Figure 7-9. Microphone 1 connector

7. 2 . 5 Microphone 2 connector

Figure 7-10. Microphone 2 connector

7. 2 . 6 Intercom headphone connector

Figure 7-11. Intercom headphone connector

3

1

2

1. Audio Screen

2. Audio In

3. Audio Return

Microphone impedance > 200 Ω
Phantom power +48V switchable
Sensitivity range microphone: -64 to -22 dBu

Sensitivity range line: +10 to +42 dBu

Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at
pin 2 of audio output.

XLR 3-pole female; panel view (X102)

3

1

2

1. Audio Screen

2. Audio In

3. Audio Return

Microphone impedance >200 Ω
Phantom power +48 VDC switchable
Sensitivity range microphone: -64 to -22 dBu

Sensitivity range line: +10 to +42 dBu

Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at
pin 2 of audio output.

XLR 3-pole female; panel view (X103)

4

1

2

3

5

1. Microphone return

2. Microphone

3. Telephone return

4. Telephone left

5. Telephone right

Microphone level: -64 dBu / -24 dBu switchable
Microphone impedance: >600 Ω

Output level: +6 dBu nominal
Output impedance: <50 Ω

XLR 5-pole female; panel view (X104)

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7. 2 . 7 Power input connector

Caution

The input voltage must not exceed +17 Vdc.

Figure 7-12. Power input connector

7. 2 . 8 Power output connector

Figure 7-13. Power output connector

7. 2 . 9 Script light connector

Figure 7-14. Script light connector

4

1

2

3

1. Ground

2. Ground (internally bridged to pin 1)

3. +11.5 to +17 VDC (internally bridged to pin 4)

4. +11.5 to +17 VDC

This socket accepts a DC voltage of 15 V nominal.

XLR 4-pin male: panel view (X101)

4

1

2

3

1. Ground

2. On air

3. No connection

4. +12 VDC (max. 18W)

Shield of cable directly to the connector housing.

The socket provides access to an internal tally switch.
When the camera is on-air, the contact of the internal
relay is closed.

Hirose 4-pole female: panel view (X110)

3

1

2

1. +12 VDC (max. 3W)

2. Power return

3. Shield

Fischer 3-pole female: panel view (X111)

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7. 2 . 1 0 Reference in / teleprompter out connector

Figure 7-15. Reference in / teleprompter out connector

7. 2 . 1 1 Auxiliary connector

Figure 7-16. Auxiliary connector

Teleprompter output (Remote mode)

This socket supplies the 1.0 Vpp teleprompter signal applied to
the Base Station.

Reference input (Local mode)

This connector is used to genlock the camera to a 0.6 Vpp HD
tri-level reference input signal.

BNC connector: panel view (X112)

4

1

23

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1. +5VL

2. 0VL

3. AN0

4. AN1

5. Spare

6. On-air n.c.

7. Private Data (Camera to Base Station)

8. Ground

9. Private Data (Base Station to Camera)

10. Ground

11. Shield

Private data input signals:
“0” <0.8 VDC; “1” >2.4 VDC
max. level: +/-12 VDC
input impedance: >100 kΩ
baud rate: 2400 bits/s nom; 4800 bits/s max.

Private data output signals:
C-MOS levels 5 VDC
output impedance: <1 kΩ

Analogue outputs (AN0 and AN1):
output level: 0 - 5 VDC
output impedance: 100 Ω

Fischer 11-pole female; panel view
Panel part number (X109): 3922 040 02512