RCA LDK 200 User Manual
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LDK 200
LDK 200LDK 200
Multi-role Digital Camera Head
Operator’s Manual
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EN60065
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EN55103-2
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LDK 200
Multi-role Digital Camera Head
Operator's Manual
Contents
About this Manual ................................................. ii
Introduction ...................................................... 1-1
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3
Features ............................................................ 1-4
Important Precautions ........................................ 1-5
Assembling the Units ....................................... 2-1
Transport Case .................................................. 2-2
Lens ................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder ............................................. 2-4
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-5
Microphone ........................................................ 2-6
Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-7
SuperXPander .................................................... 2-8
Shoulder Pad ..................................................... 2-9
Rain and Off-use Cover ...................................... 2-9
Zoom Controls ................................................. 2-10
Top Light .......................................................... 2-10
Configurations ................................................. 3-1
Basic Configurations .......................................... 3-2
Location of Controls and Functions ............... 4-1
Power Supply ..................................................... 4-2
Security and Access .......................................... 4-2
Audio ................................................................. 4-3
Intercom ............................................................ 4-3
Video Functions ................................................. 4-4
Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-7
Viewfinder Indicators .......................................... 4-8
Control Functions ............................................... 4-9
Shooting ........................................................... 5-1
Using the Camera .............................................. 5-2
Standard settings ............................................... 5-3
Colour Bar .......................................................... 5-4
Gain selection .................................................... 5-4
Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4
Colour temperature selection .............................. 5-5
Auto-White Balance ........................................... 5-5
Shooting Screens ............................................... 5-6
Exposure Time ................................................... 5-6
Using the Menu System ................................... 6-1
Introduction ........................................................ 6-2
Systems Menu................................................... 6-3
Appendix ......................................................... A-1
List of Abbreviations ......................................... A-2
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About this Manual
This operator's manual is part of a complete
documentation set for the camera which also includes
a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual.
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed
description of how to operate the LDK 200 Multi-role
Digital Camera head. It provides the information
necessary to use the camera in different configurations
and with various attachments. With this manual it is
possible to discover all the operating features of the
camera and so use it to its full potential. The manual
should be used together with the camera to explore
and learn about the many sophisticated control functions
available.
Intended audience
This operator's manual can be used by inexperienced
camera operators who are new to Thomson Multimedia
Broadcast Solutions cameras as well as those who
have previous experience of operating cameras. The
guide is so designed that it can be used as an
introduction to those who are new to the camera, as a
simple procedural guide to those who wish to set-up
and start shooting immediately, and as a reference
work to be consulted as required during the long life of
the camera.
Structure of this manual
The manual is divided into six sections and an appendix:
Section 1: Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the
LDK 200 camera and how this translates into a practical,
useable camera. It lists the main features of the
camera and also the precautions that must be taken
into account when using it.
Section 2: Assembling the Units
Section 2 provides information on the physical
assembly of the camera and on how accessories can
be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The
mounting of accessories and packing for transport is
also explained.
Section 3: Configurations
The LDK 200 is a multi-functional camera and this
section describes the various ways that it can be used.
Information on the cables, control panels and the
control bus is also provided as is information on the
main video and audio signal paths through the system.
Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions
This section shows the physical location of the controls
and connectors on the camera. These are grouped
according to their function so as to provide a quick
reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect
of the camera.
Section 5: Shooting
This section contains information on the practical use
of the camera using the viewfinder display and the
switches to control the camera.
Section 6: Operating the Menu System
Because the LDK 200 offers such a wide range of
functions, this section describes the structure of the
control system.
Appendix
The appendix contains a list of Abbreviations used in
this manual.
ii Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 02.38.2
Section 1
Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 Digital Camera Head and how this
translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the
precautions that must be taken into account when using it.
Contents
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 1-1
Features ............................................................ 1-4
Important Precautions ........................................ 1-5
Technology
The LDK 200 camera is a multi-role digital camera
head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors. This flexible camera
head is equally at home in the studio or out on location
in an OB environment.
Frame Transfer DPM sensor
The Frame Transfer CCD DPM sensor offers superior
performance and can handle highlights of up to 600%.
The 2/3-inch sensors have a high dynamic range and
high linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures.
Frame Transfer technology ensures that there is no lag
nor smear. The Frame Transfer DPM sensor uses
Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format
of the sensors to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9
aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of
horizontal or vertical resolution. The 1000 pixels per
line in both formats ensures that there is no loss in the
horizontal viewing angle but also ensures high resolution
in the red, green and blue channels.
Digital Processing
The advanced digital processing of the camera is
based on 12-bit A/D converters and more than 20-bit
internal processing. Two DSPs combine all major
camera functions in the digital domain, including knee,
gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction.
The digital contour processing uses full amplitude
video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range
contour circuit.
Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6-point
digital matrix or via preset matrices. Digital gamma
circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma
curves and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be
enhanced, together with hard contrast and saturated
colour in bright scenes. The matrix and gamma
sequence is software programmable for precise colour
matching.
Film-like characteristics
The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point
and the compression ratio according to the highlight
content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting Sshaped 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.
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.
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Smart Card
Three smart cards are delivered with each camera.
These comprise of two user cards and one owner card.
The owner's smart card has three functions:
• 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 card is unique to every camera. Owner card
and camera must have the same serial number.
The user smart card has two functions:
• As a storage device for four scene files.
• As a storage device for two operator files.
Access control
The owner card is used to set the user level. There are
four user levels present in the camera. These restrict
access, in varying degrees, to the operational controls.
The Appendix indicates which functions are available
at each user level. (The owner card also gives access
to a service level; refer to the Technical Manual for
more information about this level.)
Scene files
Both the user card and the owner card allow four
different scene files to be stored on the card. The recall
and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files
menu of the menu system. A scene file contains
information relating to the video settings.
Operator files
Both the user card and the owner card allow two
different operator files to be stored on the card. The
recall and storage of a operator file is carried out via the
Files menu of the menu system. An operator file
contains information relating to the set-up of general
camera preferences.
Note:
Only use an original Thomson camera card.
Store the owner card in a safe place.
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USER:
DATE:
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LDK 100
User card
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COMPANY:
USER:
DATE:
SCENE FILE
1.
2.
3.
4.
OPERATOR FILE
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Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 1-3
Features
• 3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no
vertical smear.
• DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal
pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same
number of vertical lines in both formats. No change
in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide
angle convertors required.
• 12-bit digital processing with unique software
programmable video path.
• Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide
dynamic range.
• Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour
Knee.
• Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital
matrix assure accurate colour matching.
• Fluorescent light matrix
• Digital gamma with unique standard preset values
and highest accuracy.
• Digital contour with an extensive range of
parameters.
• Advanced contour correction includes two automatic
skin settings.
• Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels,
black shading and video levels - no set-up time
required.
• Digital contrast with standard black stretch and
black press.
• International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.
• Optical servo-controlled four-position neutral density
filter wheel.
• Optical servo-controlled effect filter wheel with soft
focus, four-point star and six-point star filters.
• Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a
special look (warm / cold) of a scene, or for a
smooth colour temperature control around the white
balance setting.
• Smart card for personal settings and security.
• Owner card for setting user levels, and for copying
and storing control settings.
• Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches
with read-out of all settings.
• Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera
functions.
• Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and
other monitor pictures.
• Digital RS 232 interface to PC.
Options
• Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy.
• Transport case.
• SuperXPander extends the camera's use in studio
and EFP situations.
• Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, onebutton access to 14 predefined shooting
characteristics.
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Important Precautions
To ensure continual high performance from the camera
take the following precautions into consideration:
Avoid very damp places. If the
environment is wet or damp a rain
cover must be used to protect the
unit.
Do not subject the unit to severe
shocks or vibration.
Do not expose the camera to
extremes of temperature.
Do not leave the unit in direct
sunlight or close to heating
appliances for extended periods.
WARNINGS
If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a
rain cover must be used to protect it for
personal safety reasons (EN60065). The rain
cover supplied with the unit protects it
according to safety specification EN60529 up
to level IPX2 (spraying water).
Do not allow sunlight to shine into
the viewfinder.
Avoid extreme highlights as these
can cause various kinds of optical
reflections.
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 1-5
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Section 2
Assembling the Units
Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories
can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing
for transport are also explained.
Contents
Transport Case .................................................. 2-2
Lens ................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder ............................................. 2-4
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-5
Microphone ........................................................ 2-6
Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-7
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-1
SuperXPander .................................................... 2-8
Shoulder Pad ..................................................... 2-9
Rain and Off-use Cover ...................................... 2-9
Zoom Controls ................................................. 2-10
Top Light .......................................................... 2-10
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Packing inserts
Top light
Tripod Plate
It is important to protect your camera against damage
when transporting it. To do this, a transport case
(LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera,
lens, viewfinder and some accessories.
The camera is packed in the transport case as shown
in the figure above. This ensures that the camera is not
damaged during transport.
Battery
Additional
Supplies
Turn the 1.5-inch viewfinder downwards so that it does
not protrude above the top of the camera.
Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable
different configurations of the camera to be packed
securely. These inserts are used to support the rear of
the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam insert
for your particular configuration.
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Lens
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To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as
follows:
a. Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the
unlocked position - turned counterclockwise.
b. Remove the dust protection cap (2).
c. Slot the lens into the lens mount (3).
d. Turn the lens locking ring (1) clockwise to lock the
lens in place.
e. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector (4) at
the right side of the camera.
f. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front
of the camera and clip (5) located at the side. (Pull
and twist clip (5) to open it.)
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Caution
Do not attach a lens weighting more than
5 kg to the camera without a support.
When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be
necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize
its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more
information about these adjustments refer to Section
5 and to the lens manufacturer’s documentation
Note
Always mount the dust protection cap when the
lens is not connected to the camera.
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder
Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and
microphone holder
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Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder
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To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows:
a. 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.)
b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support
bracket.
c. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning it clockwise
(as seen from rear) so that the viewfinder is
mounted securely to the support.
d. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder
connector socket (6) at the top right of the camera.
e. Slide the microphone holder (4) onto the viewfinder
and secure with the knurled screw (5).
Caution
Always fit the microphone holder (4) as it functions
as a safety stop for the viewfinder.
f. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when
using the viewfinder, fit the eye piece cover (3) to
the rubber eyepiece. Spare eye piece covers (3922
405 00461) are available at your Thomson
Multimedia Broadcast Solutions representative.
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The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted
as follows to suit your requirements:
a. Loosen the locking ring (1). (As seen from the rear
of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the
desired position.
c. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning clockwise.
The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be
rotated vertically.
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and
forwards along the camera axis. Loosen the support
bracket round bar retaining lever (2) and slide the
round bar (3) forwards or backwards. When the desired
position is reached tighten the support bracket round
bar retaining lever (2) again.
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button
(4) below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free
of the associated clip (5). The display can now be seen
from further away.
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