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User’s Guide
3922 496 30571 November 2007 v3.0
LDK 8000 HDTV camera system
Standard version
WorldCam version
SportCam version
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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A Statement
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The
Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
compliance with the following standards:
- EN60950 : Safety
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to
radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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
Trademarks
Website
Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2007. 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.
Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user’s guide updates
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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 Standard version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.6 SportCam version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.1.7 WorldCam version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.1.8 Advanced TriaxHD features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.1.9 SuperXPander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 2 – Installation
2.1 Packing/unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2 Transport case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2.3 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.4 2-inch viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4.2 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.5 Viewfinder accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.5.1 Wide angle eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.5.2 Left eye adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.6 Mounting a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.7 Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.8 Adjusting the shoulder pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.9 Attaching an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Chapter 3 – Configurations
3.1 TriaxHD mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2 Multiple TriaxHD cameras with C2IP network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3 Camera with TriaxHD adapter and SuperXpander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.4 SportCam with high-speed Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5 Local mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.6 Triax cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Chapter 4 – Location of controls
4.1 Camera head controls and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2 TriaxHD adapter controls and connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3 Viewfinder controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Chapter 5 – Operating instructions
5.1 Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.1.1 Switching on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.1.2 Controlling the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.2 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.2.1 Entering the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2.2 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
5.2.3 Leaving the System Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2.4 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
5.2.5 Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
5.3 Assigning functions to buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.3.1 Side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
5.3.2 Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.3.3 Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
5.4 Video acquisition modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5.4.1 LDK 8000 Standard version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5.4.2 LDK 8000 SportCam version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.4.3 LDK 8000 WorldCam version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5 Viewfinder preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.5.1 Viewfinder picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.5.2 Video level indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.5.3 Tally indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.5.4 Viewfinder markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
5.5.5 Focussing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
5.6 Lens preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
5.6.1 Lens type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
5.6.2 Auto iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
5.6.3 Extended iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
5.6.4 Precision focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
5.6.5 Lens indicators in the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.7 Video preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.1 Standard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.2 Test signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.7.3 Gain selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.7.4 Optical filter selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.7.5 Colour temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.7.6 Exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
5.7.7 Shooting screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
5.7.8 Reverse scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.7.9 Black stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.7.10 Auto skin detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.8 Controls on the TriaxHD adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
5.8.1 Powering the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
5.8.2 Selecting monitoring signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.8.3 Using audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.8.4 Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.8.5 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5.9 Managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.9.1 Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.9.2 Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.9.3 Standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.9.4 Customer standard files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
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5.10 User levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.10.1 Selecting the user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5.11 Access and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
5.11.1 Camera cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.11.2 Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.11.3 Camera card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 6 – Menu structure and contents
6.1 Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.1.1 Top menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.1.2 VF menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.1.3 Lens menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.1.4 Video menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.1.5 Install menu structure (Triax version). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.1.6 File menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.1.7 Security menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1.8 Diagnostics menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1.9 Service menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.2 Menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.2.1 VF menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
6.2.2 Lens menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.2.3 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.2.4 Install menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.2.5 Files menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.2.6 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.2.7 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
6.2.8 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chapter 7 – Connectors
7.1 Camera connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.1.1 Viewfinder connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7.1.2 VF/Mon connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7.1.3 Lens connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7.1.4 Audio microphone connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7.1.5 RS232 serial connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7.2 Connectors on the TriaxHD adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
7.2.1 Triax connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.2.2 Viewfinder / External video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.2.3 HD - SDI (B) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.2.4 HD - SDI (A) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.2.5 Audio microphone 1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.2.6 Audio microphone 2 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.2.7 Intercom headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.2.8 DC power input socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
7.2.9 DC power and tally output socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.2.10 Script light power supply socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.2.11 Teleprompter output / Reference input connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.2.12 Tracker communications connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.2.13 Auxiliary connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Chapter 8 – Specifications
8.1 Specifications for LDK 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries. In the US and
Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the EH&S
Department. In addition, information concerning the program can be found at:
www.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
(EN60065). The rain cover supplied with the unit protects it according to safety specification
EN60529 up to level IPX2 (spraying water).
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.
Use only fuses of the type and rating specified.
Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
The Base Station must always be connected to protective earth. Do not interrupt the
protection conductor inside or outside the unit. Do not disconnect the protective earth
terminal. Intentional interruption is prohibited and is likely to make the unit dangerous.
To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the units correctly.
For safety reasons the Base Station must be mounted in a 19-inch rack which has safety covers
according to IEC65. When two Base Stations are mounted above each other, the minimum
distance between them must be 50mm or the rack must be force-air cooled.
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Triax cable systems
Only connect a Triax cable from the same LDK camera family to the unit.
Do not allow system earth currents to exceed 1.5A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or 0.2A
in other cable shields.
To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system, galvanically separate the power earth
connection of equipment connected to the camera from the camera earth.
It is strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to
connect a camera to a base station.
Galvanic separation
Because of the nature of Triax systems, with long distances between camera and Base
Station, the risk of earth currents flowing is greater. These earth currents can result in damage
to the equipment.
For example, a monitor connected directly to the CVBS output of the camera is powered
locally. The earthing point of the monitor’s power supply can be at a different potential with
respect to the earthing point of the Base Station. If the power earth of the monitor is also the
video earth, then this earth potential is transferred to the camera via the shield of the BNC
connector. The difference in earth potential between the camera and the Base Station results
in an earth current in the Triax system.
To prevent earth currents from flowing in the Triax system, we recommend galvanic separation
of earthed equipment connected to the camera. This separation can be achieved by using an
isolation transformer between the local power outlet and the equipment connected to the
camera. Alternatively, use equipment that has a double insulation and therefore does not
require an earth connection.
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Base Station earthing
The rear of the unit has two separate screw terminals for protective earth (PE) and video
earth (VE). These are normally connected by a metal strap.
The protective earth terminal is internally connected to the protective earth conductor of the
power cable. In normal circumstances the connection between the protective earth and the
video earth should not be broken. If required, the central earth connection wire of the studio
can be connected to terminal PE in accordance with VDE regulation 0800/part2.
Only if the studio (or OB van) is equipped with separate protective and video earth systems
may the metal strap be removed. Under these circumstances the video earth terminal must be
connected to the central functional earth potential (video earth) of the studio. This earth
potential should have functional protective and noiseless earth (FPE) qualities as stated in the
VDE regulation 0800/part2. A low impedance interconnection of both earth conductors must
be provided at the central studio earthing point.
VE
Metal strap
PE
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Precautions
To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into
consideration:
• Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to
protect the unit.
• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration.
• Do not expose the camera to extremes of temperature.
• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods.
• Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder.
• 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.
• Be careful when connecting and disconnecting triax cables.
– Do not mix triax units from different types of camera systems (HD with SD, RGB triax
with digital triax).
– Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.
Mains lead wiring for UK users
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW- EARTH
BLUE- NEUTRAL
BROWN- LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
• The wire coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal on the plug
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
AND YELLOW.
• The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
• The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK.
Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly - if you are in any doubt consult a qualified
electrician.
or coloured GREEN or GREEN
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Technology
Chapter 1 - Introduction
The LDK 8000 is a high definition multi-standard, multi-format digital camera head using
three 2/3-inch HD-DPM
adapter for a flexible camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on location.
The SportCam version can capture true progressive HD images, natively, in multiple formats
and frame rates. It supports 2x high-speed acquisition at either 100
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, 1080p
(WorldCam) 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 14-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.
+
™ sensors. The camera head can be combined with the TriaxHD
Hz or 119.88 Hz.
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 8000 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 Standard version
The Standard version supports 1080i/720p HD formats in 50, and 59.94 Hz, and
simultaneously provides high-quality SDTV outputs in either 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz.
The following acquisition formats are available for the Standard version:
– 1080i at 59.94 Hz
– 1080i at 50 Hz
– 720p at 59.94 Hz
– 720p at 50Hz
1.1. 6 SportCam version
The SportCam version provides, in addition to the Standard version formats, high-speed
acquisition formats that are output as a two-phase signal from the high-speed base station.
The following acquisition formats are available for the SportCam version:
– 1080i at 59.94 Hz
– 1080i at 119.88 Hz
– 1080i at 50 Hz
– 1080i at 100 Hz
– 720p at 59.94 Hz
– 720p at 119.88 Hz
– 720p at 59.94 Hz
– 720p at 100Hz
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1.1. 7 WorldCam version
The WorldCam version provides, in addition to the Standard version formats, digital
cinematography formats in 1080p and 720p, which give an impression of motion comparable
to film cameras running at identical speeds.
The WorldCam also provides convenient built-in frame-rate conversions for easy connection
to existing HD peripherals, offering possibilities for cost-effective monitoring and recording
combined with the motion portrayal of film cameras. The 1080p format at 23.98 Hz, for
example, can be converted using 3:2 pull-down to 1080i at 59.94 Hz right inside the camera.
The following acquisition formats are available for the WorldCam version:
– 1080i at 59.94 Hz
– 1080i at 50 Hz
– 1080p at 23.98 Hz
– 1080p at 24 Hz
– 1080p at 25 Hz
– 1080p at 29.97 Hz
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– 720p at 59.94 Hz
– 720p at 50 Hz
– 720p at 23.98 Hz
– 720p at 25 Hz
– 720p at 29.97 Hz
1.1. 8 Advanced TriaxHD features
TriaxHD, which is a further development of the Emmy Award winning triax transmission
system, makes the camera compatible with industry standard triax cables. This allows the
reuse of existing, reliable and valuable cable inventories.
TriaxHD allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 1,200 m
(4,000 ft.) and beyond, using industry standard 14 mm triax cables. It is based on 30MHz fullbandwidth 4:2:2 transmission (Y/Cr/Cb components).
The double side band modulation technique used in combination with Y/Cr/Cb transmission
ensures linearity, resolution and an optimal signal-to-noise ratio over the maximum cable
length. Bandwidth efficient channel combining and equalization techniques minimize crosstalk and interference. Teleprompter and viewfinder signals maintain high performance with
relatively long cable lengths.
The communication facilities provide for two-wire or four-wire high quality intercom signals.
Full camera control is provided via a C2IP Ethernet-based control network.
The TriaxHD adapter is equipped with a rotary triax connector which provides freedom of
movement during portable use of the camera and protects the connector from being
damaged in near-floor conditions.
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TriaxHD Base Station
The TriaxHD Base Station, as well as providing high definition outputs, optionally offers
simultaneous high-end SDTV outputs. This facilitates a gradual and managed transition from
SDTV to HDTV.
TriaxHD high-speed Base Station
The SportCam when used together with TriaxHD high-speed Base Station provides a digital
dual-phase high-speed output. This 2x SDI connection can be supplied to an external disk
recorder to obtain exceptional slow motion playback performance.
1.1. 9 SuperXPander
The optional avaiable SuperXpander together with the 7-inch HD high resolution viewfinder
turns the portable Triax camera into a full-featured studio camera for studio and EFP
situations.
1.2 Features
• Ultimate flexibility with HD-DPM+ ™ CCD sensors, offering native switchability between
the interlaced 1080i and true progressive 1080p high definition digital cinematography
formats.
• The CCDs have 9.2 million pixels, with 1920 (H) x 4320 (V) effective picture elements.
• Frame Transfer technology ensures no smear.
• 14-bit A-to-D and more than 22-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.
• 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.
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• 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.
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1.3 Accessories
Xpander LDK 4489
SuperXpander LDK 4488
7” viewfinder support LDK 6517
HD/HS Triax Repeater LDK 4800
2” viewfinder HDTV LDK 5302/60
5” viewfinder HDTV LDK 5305/01
7” viewfinder HDTV LDK 4021
Wide Angle adapter for 2” viewfinder LDK 5390/00
Left eye adapter for 2” viewfinder LDK 5390/10
Sunhood for 5” viewfinder LDK 6992/02
Raincover for camera with 5” 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
Transport/flightcase LDK 5020/00
Carrying bag LDK 5020/01
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:
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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 Transport case
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.
Figure 2-1. Transport case
documentation
packing inserts
top light
tripod plate
power supply
additional
supplies
The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. This ensures that the
camera is not damaged during transport. Turn the 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.
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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
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Caution
Do not attach a lens weighing 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 the lens manufacturer’s documentation.
Note
☞
Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera.
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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
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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
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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
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4
3
2
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
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2
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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.
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Figure 2-7. Microphone mounting
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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
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1
3
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5
Remove the camera from the tripod as follows:
1. Open the locking lever (5) to free the rear stud (2).
2. Press and hold the red locking lever (3) against the release handle (4).
3. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera.
4. Pull the release handle (4) forward.
5. Move the camera backwards and up.
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2.8 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 an adapter
The camera head is a multi-role camera head that can be used with various adapters.
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.
To attach an 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
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Chapter 3
Configurations
3.1 TriaxHD mode
A camera head with the LDK 5860 TriaxHD adapter is connected to a TriaxHD Base Station
using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant
degradation of the video signal is 1,200 m (4,000 ft.) for a 14 mm Triax cable.
The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera. An
OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a crossover Ethernet cable.
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Figure 3-1. Camera in TriaxHD mode
Camera head + Triax adapter
Camera
operator
headphone
Teleprompter
Tracker
headphone
Base Station
TPinExternal
video in
Audio
out
Camera Base Station
Power
in
Cross over Ethernet cable
Video
out
OCP 400
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3.2 Multiple TriaxHD cameras with C2IP network
The Base Stations are each connected to a network hub or router via an Ethernet cable
(straight through, not cross-over). The OCP 400 operational control panels and, if required the
MCP 400 Master Control Panel, are also connected to the Ethernet network via a hub or
router.
Figure 3-2. Multiple HD cameras with C2IP network control
Triax adapter
Ethernet cable
Camera Base Station
Base Station
Camera head
Triax cable
MCP 400
Ethernet cable
Camera Base Station
Hub or switch
OCP 400
OCP 400 OCP 400
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3.3 Camera with TriaxHD adapter and SuperXpander
A camera head with the LDK 5860 TriaxHD adapter can be mounted in the LDK 4488
SuperXpander (or in the LDK 4489 Xpander). This enables large box lenses to be used with the
camera. The LDK 4021 7-inch HDTV viewfinder can be mounted on the SuperXpander.
The camera with the TriaxHD adapter connects to the SuperXpander via a flying lead. The
power supply for the camera is supplied via this lead. The SuperXpander is connected to a
TriaxHD Base Station using a Triax cable. This configuration can be powered either:
– from the Base Station via the Triax cable, or
– locally with the mains power supply connected directly to the SuperXpander.
The maximum length of triax cable that can be used without significant degradation of the
video signal is 1,200 m (4,000 ft.) for a 14 mm Triax cable when the configuation is powered
locally.
To control the configuration an OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to
the Base Station using a cross-over Ethernet cable. The Base Station is powered by a mains
power supply.
Figure 3-3. Camera with SuperXpander and TriaxHD adapter
Camera head + Triax adapter + SuperXpander
Base Station
TPinExternal
video in
Audio
out
Camera Base Station
Power
in
Video
out
Cross over
Ethernet cable
OCP 400
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3.4 SportCam with high-speed Base Station
To obtain a high-speed output, the SportCam must be connected to the high-speed TriaxHD
Base Station (LDK 4506). The connection between the SportCam and the Base Station uses
the same Triax cable as the other configurations and operational control uses the same C2IP
network and units. The high-speed TriaxHD Base Station supplies a dual-phase high-speed HD
signal for a recording system.
Figure 3-4. SportCam with SuperXpander and high-speed TriaxHD Base Station.
SportCam + SuperXpander
Playback
Controller
RS 422
High-speed
HD Base
Station
Digital dual phase
(2x SDI 1.5 Gb/s)
Harddisk
recorder
TPinExternal
video in
Audio
out
Camera Base Station
Power
in
Video
out
Composite output
for monitoring
Standard PGM output
(270 Mb/s) for slow
motion playback
Cross over
Ethernet cable
OCP 400
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3.5 Local mode
A camera head with the LDK 5860 TriaxHD adapter can be used in the local mode. The DC
power supply is applied to the adapter. An OCP 400 operational control panel can be
connected directly to the camera using the RS232 connection. A reference signal can be
applied to genlock the camera.
Standard and WorldCam versions
The HD SDI (B) / VF connector at the rear carries the HD SDI viewfinder signal. The HD SDI (A)
connector carries the HD SDI camera signal.
SportCam version
The HD SDI (A) and HD SDI (B) / VF connectors at the rear carry the HD SDI viewfinder signal.
An HD SDI camera signal output is not available.
Figure 3-5. Camera in local mode
Chapter 3 - Configurations
Camera head +
Triax adapter
RS232
connection
OCP 400
Reference
in
DC power
Video out
in
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3.6 Triax cable lengths
The approximate maximum cable lengths between a Base Station and a camera are given in
the table below. The signal degrades gradually when these lengths are exceeded. Reduce
these lengths by 20% when a teleprompter signal is sent to the camera.
The maximum length is given for cables of the highest quality. The quality of some cables and
the interconnections can adversely affect this maximum length.
Cable diameter Maximum length
8 mm (0.33 inch) 500 m (1,600 ft)
11 mm (0.43 inch) 700 m (2,300 ft)
14 mm (0.55 inch) 1,200 m (4,000 ft)
Note
☞
The maximum cable length for 8 mm Triax is adversely influenced by the power consumption
of the camera.
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Chapter 4
Location of controls
4.1 Camera head controls and connectors
Figure 4-1. Camera connector location
Chapter 4 - Location of controls
Lens
connector
Viewfinder
VF/Mon
connector
connector
RS232
connector
Microphone
connector
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Figure 4-2. Camera head controls - front-left
Clear
r 4P
Sta
r 6P
Sta
ocus
t F
Sof
ar
Cle
1
A
4
ND1/
2
B
16
ND1/
3
C
64
ND1/
4
D
Assignable buttons
Gain switch
Power switch
SW 2
Std.
File
SW1
Standard file button
+
Gain
-
+
Bars
-
Off
Col. Temp.
Off
Black Str.
Black stretch switch
Colour temperature
Power
switch
Colour bars switch
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Figure 4-3. Camera head controls
Zoom control (not on SportCam)
Tally indicator
Chapter 4 - Location of controls
Tally indicator
Clear
1
A
Clear
ND1/4
2
B
r 4P
Sta
ND1/1 6
3
C
r 6P
Sta
ND1/6 4
4
D
s
ocu
Soft F
Assignable
record button
Audio volume
control
V-shift
switch
VRT star t
Aud io Lev el
Exposure
time switch
shift
V
Exp.
Time
White balance
switch
Clean
Whi te
scan
Bal.
Select
Menu
select button
Camera card slot
Clean scan
button
Menu rotary
control
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4.2 TriaxHD adapter controls and connectors
Figure 4-4. TriaxHD adapter controls
Intercom routing switch
Front
Eng
Off
Prod
Rear
Viewfinder display
signal selection
Audio microphone
switches
VF connector output
signal selection switch
HD-SDI (B)/VF
Front
Mic.
Mic.
Ext. SD
VF
VF
VF
Loc
Ext1
Mix
Ext2
Ext
Call
Rear
Mic 1
Line
Line
Ext.
HD
Eng Progr Prod
+48V
Mic 2
+48V
Headset production
vol. control selection
Headset volume
controls
Call button
Microphone phantom
power switches
HD-SDI (A)
12V 1.5A max.
Power on
Script Light
11-17V 5A
Breaker
Power on indicator
Circuit breaker button
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Figure 4-5. TriaxHD adapter connector location
Chapter 4 - Location of controls
Front
Eng
Off
Prod
Rear
VF
Loc
Ext1
Mix
Ext2
Ext
Triax connector
Viewfinder out
connector
HD-SDI (B) / VF connector*
HD-SDI (A) connector*
Power out
connector
HD-SDI (B)/VF
HD-SDI (A)
12V 1.5A max.
Front
Rear
Line
Mic.
Line
Mic.
Ext. SD
Ext.
VF
HD
VF
Power on
Script Light
Script light
connector
Call
Mic 1
Mic 2
11-17V 5A
Eng Progr Prod
Microphone 1
connector
+48V
Microphone 2
connector
+48V
Intercom headphone
connector
Breaker
Power in
connector
Reference in / teleprompter out
connector
Auxiliary
connector
Tracker
connector
* These connectors only carry the VF SDI signal in the SportCam version.
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4.3 Viewfinder controls and indicators
Figure 4-1. Viewfinder controls
Tally
switch
Crispening
control
Figure 4-2. Viewfinder markers and indicators
Gain presets Top indicators
++
+
Zoom indicator
Cadre marker
-
45
Zebra
switch
Tally Zebra Option
Crisp
Contr. Bright.
Contrast
control
MEDIAREC
BATT
ND/RE
Option
switch
Brightness
control
FOC+
18
Iris indicator
Centre marker
Cadre marker
Message box
Safe area
!
4.7
AW2AW1AWFL7.55.63.2
Non-standard
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 triax
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 69.
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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
V
shift
Exp.
Time
VTR start
White
Bal.
Clean
scan
Audio Level
Select
Menu
select button
Menu rotary
control
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:
Viewfinder (VF) menu >>
Lens menu >>
Video menu >>
Install menu >>
Files menu >>
Security menu >>
Diagnostics menu >>
Service menu >>
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.
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Figure 5-2. Main menu
Menu off exec
VF
Lens
Video
Install
MENU: MAIN
Files
Security
Diagnostics
Service
The MAIN menu screen shows five items. The name of the menu is shown below these. Four
more items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the Rotary control. A
cursor shows your position in the menu. The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down.
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
TOP
PREVIOUS
Lens type Std
Auto Iris On
Peak/Average 65
Auto iris setp. 35
Mom. iris setp. 50
MENU: LENS
Extended Iris
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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
Location Control Possible assignments
Chapter 5 - Operating instructions
5.3.2 Front
SW1
SW2
SW1 • Call
• Switch to external video signal 1
• Switch to external video signal 2
SW2
Std.
Recall
SW2 • Extended Auto Iris
• Focus Assist
SW1
• Switch to external video signal 1
• Switch to external video signal 2
Power
Location Control Possible assignments
VTR Start
VTR start
shift
Audio Level
Exp.
V
White
Clean
Time
Bal.
scan
Select
VTR Start • Production intercom
• Engineering intercom
• Viewfinder zoom
• Switch to external signal 1
• Switch to external signal 2
5.3.3 Lens
Location Control Possible assignments
VTR button • Production intercom
RET button • Viewfinder zoom function
VTR
button
RET
button
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• Viewfinder zoom function
• Switch to external video signal 1
• Switch to external video signal 2
• Switch to external video signal
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5.4 Video acquisition modes
In the INSTALL menu choose the video mode you wish to use for acquisition. The tables
below show the output signals available for each video mode.
5.4.1 LDK 8000 Standard version
Acquisition
format (imager)
1080i59.94 Hz A: 1080i59.94
1080i50 Hz A: 1080i50
720p59.94 Hz A: 720p59.94
720p50 Hz A: 720p50
HD-SDI outputs
(camera)
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
5.4.2 LDK 8000 SportCam version
The SportCam must be connected to the high-speed TriaxHD Base Station (LDK 4506) to
obtain a dual-phase high-speed output for the high-speed acquisition modes.
Acquisition
format (imager)
1080i59.94 Hz
(non-high-speed)
1080i119.88 Hz
(high-speed)
1080i50 Hz
(non-high-speed)
108 0 i100 H z
(high-speed)
HD-SDI outputs
(camera)
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
Viewfinder
indication
1080i59 1080i59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
1080i50 1080i50 626i50 (PAL)
720p59 720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p50 720p50 626i50 (PAL)
VF Menu
setting
1080i59 PH1:1080i59.94
1080i119 PH1:
1080i50 PH1:1080i50
1080i100 PH1:
HDTV output
(base station)
HDTV output
(base station)
PH2:1080i59.94
1+2:1080i59.94
} 1080i119.88
PH2:
1+2: 1080i59.94
PH2:1080i50
1+2:1080i50
} 1080i100
PH2:
1+2: 1080i50
SDTV output
(base station)
SDTV output
(base station)
525i59.94 (NTSC)
525i59.94 (NTSC)
626i50 (PAL)
626i50 (PAL)
720p59.94 Hz
(non-high-speed)
720p119.88 Hz
(high-speed)
720p50 Hz
(non-high-speed)
720p100 Hz
(high-speed)
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A: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: VF signal
B: VF signal
720p59 PH1: 720p59.94
PH2: 720p59.94
1+2: 720p59.94
720p119 PH1:
720p50 PH1: 720p50
720p100 PH1:
} 720p119.88
PH2:
1+2: 720p59.94
PH2: 720p50
1+2: 720p50
} 720p100
PH2:
1+2: 720p50
525i59.94 (NTSC)
525i59.94 (NTSC)
626i50 (PAL)
626i50 (PAL)
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Chapter 5 - Operating instructions
Acquisition
format (imager)
1080i59.94 Hz A: 1080i59.94
1080i at 50 Hz A: 1080i50
1080p23.98 Hz A: 1080psf47.95
1080p24 Hz A: 1080psf48
1080p25 Hz A: 1080psf50
1080p29.97 Hz A: 1080psf59.94
720p59.94 Hz A: 720p59.94
720p50 Hz A: 720p50
720p23.98 Hz A: 720p59.94
720p25 Hz A: 720p50
720p29.97 Hz A: 720p59.94
HD-SDI outputs
(camera)
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
A: 1080psf59.94
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
B: VF signal
VF menu
setting
1080i59 1080i59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
1080i50 1080i50 626i50 (PAL)
1080psf23 1080psf47.95 colour bar
1080i59-23 1080psf59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
1080psf24 1080psf48 colour bar
1080psf25 108psf50 626i50 (PAL)
1080psf29 1080psf59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p59 720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p50 720p50 626i50 (PAL)
720p59-23 720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p50-25 720p50 626i50 (PAL)
720p59-29 720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
HDTV output
(base station)
SDTV output
(base station)
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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.
Tally
switch
Crispening
control
Zebra
switch
Tally Zebra Option
Crisp
Contr. Bright.
Contrast
control
Option
switch
Brightness
control
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.
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Figure 5-5. Viewfinder markers and indicators
Gain presets Top indicators
Chapter 5 - Operating instructions
Zoom indicator
Cadre marker
Centre marker
Message box
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
-
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++
+
4.7
Color temperature indicators
MEDIAREC
ND/RE
BATT
AW2AW1AWFL7.55.63.2
VF menu.
FOC+
18
!
Iris indicator
Cadre marker
Safe area
Non-standard
• 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
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.
(15:9 or 14:9) picture. Exterior marker shading can also be selected.
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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.
++
-
+
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MEDIA
REC
FOC+
ND/RE
BATT
auto focus frame
0
4.7
7.55.63.2
AW2AW1
FL
!
focus indicator
An indicator in the bottom left corner of the viewfinder screen shows the current focus
information:
Indication Focus information
- - focus is behind
- focus is behind
0 area is in focus
+ focus is in front
+ + focus is in front
Refer to the documentation of the lens manufacturer for more information about the precision
focus feature.
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.
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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
Clear
ND1/4
ND1/16
ND1/64
Clear
Star 4P
Star 6P
Soft Focus
12A
B
C
D
3
4
Filter wheel
switches
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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)
SW1
+
Gain
-
Power
Std.
SW 2
File
+
Bars
-
Off
Off
Black Str.
Col. Temp.
Standard file button
Black stretch switch
Colour temperature
switch
Colour bars switch
Gain switch
• 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.
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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 +++.)
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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
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:
Position Filter
1Clear
2 ND 1/4 filter (2 stops)
3 ND 1/16 filter (4 stops)
4 ND 1/64 filter (6 stops)
The inner (smaller) filter switch also has four positions:
Position Filter
1Clear
2 4-point star
3 6-point star
4Soft focus
The status of the filter wheels is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds. The ND/RE
indicator in the viewfinder lights when an ND (Neutral Density) filter is selected.
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5.7.5 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:
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– 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
SW 2
+
Std.
File
Off
Black Str.
Col. Temp.
V
VTR start
Audio Level
shift
Exp.
Time
White
Bal.
Clean
scan
Select
Auto white balance
switch
SW1
+
Gain
-
Bars
Off
Colour temperature selection
switch
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:
MEDIA
REC
++
-
+
FOC+
ND/RE
BATT
AWHITE: window
4.7
7.55.63.2
AW2AW1
FL
!
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Note
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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.
MEDIA
REC
++
-
+
AWHITE: running
4.7
FL
7.55.63.2
FOC+
ND/RE
BATT
AW2AW1
!
Note
☞
If there is insufficient light, the ’Light level too low’ message appears in the viewfinder.
5. When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message and the
measured temperature appear in the viewfinder.
-
+
FOC+
ND/RE
BATT
MEDIA
REC
++
AWHITE: OK 3700K
4.7
7.55.63.2
AW2AW1
FL
!
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.
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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
V-shift
switch
VTR start
Audio Level
shift
V
Exp.
Time
Clean scan
button
Clean
White
scan
Bal.
Select
Exposure time
switch
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.
Valu e 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 * - shooting with 50Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating
60 Hz * - shooting with 60Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating
* not available for high speed video modes of the SportCam version
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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. (Lighting control is not
available in the SportCam version.)
5.7.7 Shooting screens
Sometimes when shooting TVs 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.
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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.
When the camera is genlocked, use the V-shift function in the INSTALL menu.
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
the viewfinder.
2. Use the Rotary control to change the value and so remove the noise bar.
3. If a more accurate adjustment is required set the CL.SCAN item to EXTENDED. (Set the
mode to
4. Set the UNIT item to the 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.
NORMAL if a smear effect occurs.)
CLEAN SCAN submenu appears in
Note
☞
Do not shoot highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect.
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5.7.8 Reverse scan
When the camera is used in a mounted at a rotated angle use the reverse scan feature to
digitally rotate the camera’s image to compensate. Go to the INSTALL\RE VERSE SCAN menu
to switch reverse scan on or off and to select the scan mode (horizontal, vertical or both
rotations).
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.
When black stretch is switched on the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights.
5.7.10 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.
-
+
FOC+
ND/RE
BATT
MEDIA
REC
++
ASKIN: window
4.7
7.55.63.2
AW2AW1
FL
!
4. Point two small white boxes at the intended surface.
5. Press the Select button to start the measurement procedure (the iris is set to Auto). The
process running message appears:
MEDIA
REC
++
-
+
FOC+
ND/RE
BATT
ASKIN: running
4.7
7.55.63.2
AW2AW1
FL
!
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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..
5.8 Controls on the TriaxHD adapter
Figure 5-1. Rear controls
Intercom routing switch
Front
Eng
Off
Prod
Rear
Viewfinder display
signal selection
Audio microphone
switches
VF connector output
signal selection switch
HD-SDI (B)/VF
Front
Mic.
Mic.
Ext. SD
VF
VF
Loc
Ext1
Mix
Ext2
Ext
Call
Rear
Mic 1
Line
Line
Ext.
HD
Mic 2
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Headset production
vol. control selection
VF
Headset volume
controls
Eng Progr Prod
Call button
+48V
Microphone phantom
power switches
+48V
HD-SDI (A)
Power on indicator
Circuit breaker button
12V 1.5A max.
Power on
Script Light
11-17V 5A
Breaker
5.8.1 Powering the camera
The power supply for the camera and TriaxHD adapter is normally supplied via the Triax cable
from the Base Station. The power on indicator lights when power is supplied and the camera
power switch is set to the on position .
When power is supplied via the Triax cable, an output power socket supplies +12 Vdc, 1.5A
maximum for powering accessories.
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E
ff
od
Rear
It is also possible to operate the camera without a Triax 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 11V 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.
5.8.2 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
Front
Front
Rear
VF
Loc
Mix
Ext
Viewfinder
display signal
External signal
selection switch
Eng
ng
O
Off
Pr
Prod
Ext1
Ext2
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).
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Figure 5-10. VF output connector signal
c.
.
Line
Line
Front
Rea
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VF output connector
signal selection
VF output connector
5.8.3 Using audio
Two high quality audio channels are available in the Triax mode. Set the gain levels (-22 to -64
dB) for these channels in the AUDIO section of the INSTALL menu. A high-pass filter for each
channel can also be switched on via this menu.
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.
Front
Mic.
Mi
Mic
Mic.
VF
VF
Ext. SD
Rear
Line
Line
r
Ext.
HD
Figure 5-11. Audio channel switches
Channel 1 input socket
selection switch
Rear input level selection
switch - channel 1
Ch. 2 input level
selection switch
Ch. 2 audio connector
Ch. 2 phantom power
switch
Front
Mic.
Mic.
VF
Ext. SD
Rear
Mic 1
Line
Line
Ext.
HD
+48V
Mic 2
Audio channel 1
connector
Channel 1
phantom power
switch
+48V
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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.
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5.8.4 Intercom
Ext1
E
L
E
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
Intercom microphone
control selection
routing switch
Eng
Off
Prod
Ext1
Ext2
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Front
Rear
VF
oc
Loc
Mix
xt2
xt
Ext
Production
volume control
Programme
volume control
Eng Progr Prod
Engineering
volume control
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.
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5.8.5 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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5.9 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.
5.9.1 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.
5.9.2 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.
5.9.3 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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5.9.4 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.
5.10 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.
5.10.1 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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5.11 Access and Security
5.11.1 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
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Owner's Card User's Card
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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5.11.2 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.
5.11.3 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
CAMERA CARD
Note
☞
Only use an original camera card. Store the owner’s card in a safe place.
Note
☞
An LDK 8000 SportCam will only read LDK 8000 SportCam cards.
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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 >>
Lens menu >>
Video menu >>
Install menu >>
Files menu >>
Security menu >>
Diagnostics menu >>
Service menu >>
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.
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6.1.2 VF menu structure
2 VF Monitoring Y
0 VF Detail > 0 VF Detail On
0 Focus assist Off 0 Level 50
0Zebra >
0 Center Cross Off
0 QoS bar Off 0 Zebra Off
0 Iris ind. Off 3 Zebra mode Level
0 Focus Ind. Off 3 Zebra level (%) 90
0 Zoom Ind. Off 3 Zebra contrast 15
0 Box downright Off
0 Safe area Off
0 Safe area type 16:9
0 Marker Off
0 Marker type 4:3
0 Marker style Dot
0 Marker shading Shad
2 Ind. White 70
2 Ind. Black 30
2Display 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
0Lens type Std
0 AutoIris 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
3 Zoom/Focus Loc 3 Max Iris F2
3 Lens I/F Analog 3 Min. Exp.Time 1/500
3 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
2Black > <more> > 3Coarse/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
2 Gamma > 2 View Off
2 Matrix > 2 Skin Level 50 3 Curve ARD
S White Limiter > 3 <more> > 2 Preset 50
S Shading > 3 Master 50
2 Freeze Off S Flare Off 3 Red 50
S Red 10 3 Green 50
SGreen 15 3Blue 50
SBlue 25
3 width1 Red 50
3 Blackstretch 50 3 width1 Blue 50
2Master 50 3color1 Red 50
2 <more> > 3 color1 Blue 50
3 width2 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
2 Mastergain (dB) - 3 Red 50
3Green 50
2Knee 2 3Blue 50
3 Knee Type 3 3 Master 50
3 Slope M 50
3Point M 60 SKnee Limit 99
S<more> > SDesat Off
S Desat 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
SWhite Limit On
SMaster 80
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6.1.5 Install menu structure (Triax version)
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
0 Reverse Scan > 1 Cam PROD Both 1 Audio 2 Source Front
1 Exposure > 1 Cam ENG Both 1 Audio 2 Gain -64dB
2 Gain preset > 1 Cam PROG Both 1 Audio 2 HPF Off
S AutoWhite > 1 Cam TRACK Both
0 Timing > 1 Cam TRACK level 50
0 Private Data Off 1 Track Mic to Off 1 SW1 EXT1
0 Buttons > 1 Track Mic Gain 40dB 1 SW1 Control Mom.
3 Fan operation > 1 Track Mic Power Off 1 SW2 EXT2
1 Track Source Side 1 SW2 Control Mom.
1 VTR Start PROD
0 Onair Lamp Enabl 1 VTR St. Control Mom.
3 Tally Lock On 1 VTR Lens PROD
1 VTR L. Control Mom.
0 Reverse Scan Off 1 RET Lens Zoom
0 Mode Horiz 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
3 Head Fan On
3Adapter 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
0 Installed Level User3
0 Cur. User level User3
0 PIN code 0000
0Customer 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
6.1.8 Diagnostics menu structure
Refer to the next chapter for the menu contents.
Chapter 6 - Menu structure and contents
6.1.9 Service menu structure
Refer to the next chapter for the menu contents.
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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) Valu e(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.
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.
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.
Zebra Mode Level, Band Selects zebra mode:
Level = zebra indication appears in
areas are brighter than the set level;
Band = zebra indication appears in a
2.5% band around the set level.
Zebra Level (%) 0..117 (90) Sets the exposure level at which zebra
indication is shown. When level is higher
than 100% the zebra indicates overexposed
areas.
Zebra Contrast 0..99 (15) Sets the zebra indication contrast. User 3 Oper
Center Cross Off, On Turns the centre marker on or off. User 0 Oper
QoS bar Off, On Turns Quality of Service bar on or off (only
available when Wireless adapter is used).
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 3 Oper
User 3 Oper
User 0 -
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VF menu (user 0) Val ue(s ) Description Level File
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.
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.
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.
Box downright Off, Fltr Selects information displayed at the bottom
right of the viewfinder:
Off = indicator is not shown;
Fltr = selected optical filter is shown.
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.
Safe area type 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 4:3 Selects the aspect ratio of the safe area
marker.
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.
Marker style Dot, Shad, Both Sets the style of the cadre marker:
Dot = dotted lines;
Shad = shaded areas;
Both = dotted lines and shaded areas.
Marker shading Shad, Black Sets shading style for the cadre marker
(when cadre marker style is set to Shad
or Both):
Shading = transparent area;
Black = black area.
Ind. white 0..99 (70) Sets the white level of the characters:
0 = low intensity;
99 = high intensity.
Ind. black 0..99 (30) Sets the black (shading) level of the
characters:
0 = black;
99 = no shading.
Display On, Time Selects the menu display to be permanently
on or to disappear after a set time.
Menu time 3..30 (10) Sets the length of time the menu is
displayed when the OSD mode is set to
Time.
Rotary Speed 1..10 (5) Adjust the sensitivity of the rotary control
wheel.
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 -
User 0 -
User 0 -
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 2 Oper
User 2 Oper
User 2 Oper
User 3 Oper
User 3 Oper
User 0 Oper
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6.2.2 Lens menu
Lens menu (0) Value(s ) Description Level File
Lens type Std, WA Select a standard (Std) or wide angle (WA)
AutoIris Off, On Turns auto iris on or off. User 0 -
Peak/Average 0..99 (64) Sets the balance between peak and
AutoIris SetPoint 0..99 (35) Sets auto iris exposure level. User 3 Scene
Mom.Iris SetPoint 0..99 (50) Sets momentary iris setpoint level. User 3 -
RE Iris Comp Off, On Turns the iris compensation on or off. Use
AutoIris Const User 3
AutoIris Gain 5..10 (5) Sets auto iris response speed: Lower values
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
Min. Iris F5.6, F8.0, F11.0, F16.0 Sets the minimum iris value for extended
Max. Iris F1.4, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0,
F5.6
Min. ExpTime 1/100, 1/200, 1/500 Sets the minimum exposure time value for
Max. Gain (dB) 0..15 (15) Sets the maximum gain value for extended
Handgrip Zoom Off, On Enables or disables the zoom control on top
Zoom speed 1..10 (5) Selects the zoom control speed. User 3 Oper
Zoom curve 0..3 (0) Selects the zoom reaction curve. User 3 Oper
Zoom/Focus Loc, Rem 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
type lens. This settings affects white
shading compensation.
average video level.
this setting to compensate for iris loss
when a range extender is used.
give slower speeds.
auto iris.
auto iris.
Sets the maximum iris value for extended
auto iris.
extended auto iris.
auto iris.
of the camera carrying handle.
(when a digital lens interface is used).
User 0 Oper
User 3 Scene
User 0 -
User 3 -
Serv 1 -
User 3 -
User 3 -
User 3 -
User 3 -
User 0 Oper
User 0 -
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6.2.3 Video menu
Video menu (user 2) Va lue( 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.
Col. Temp Level 2000..21000 (3200) Shows 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.
<more>
Vert Detail 0..99 (50) Sets the level of the vertical component in
the detail signal.
Coarse/Fine 0..99 (5) Sets the coarseness of the detail
enhancement (0 = very fine).
Level 0..99 (30) Sets detail enhancement level. Serv 1 Scene
Level dep 0..99 (40) Sets dependency level for the noise
slicer.
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.
Level 0..99 (70) Sets the upper limit level of detail
enhancement for soft detail.
Knee Detail Off, 1, 2, 3, 4 Selects a level of detail enhancement for
the compressed signal above the knee.
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.
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
User 2 -
User 3 Scene
User 3 Scene
User 3 Scene
Serv 1 Scene
User 2 Scene
User 2 Scene
User 3 Scene
User 2 Scene
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Video menu (user 2) Va lue(s ) Description Level File
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. Ser v 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.
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.
Knee Type Y, NAM Selects knee type:
Y = luminance;
NAM = luminance of highest RGB
component.
Slope M 0..99 (50) Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve
(when knee mode = Var).
Point M 0..99 (60) Sets the point where the knee gamma
curve begins (when knee mode = Var).
<more> Serv 1
Knee Limit 0..99 (99) Selects the level above which the knee
limiter is active.
Desat Off, On Turns knee desaturation on or off. Serv 1 Scene
User 3 Scene
User 2 Scene
User 3 Scene
User 3 Scene
User 3 Scene
Serv 1 Scene
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Video menu (user 2) Va lue( s) Description Level File
Desat Level 0..99 (50) Sets the desaturation level (when knee
mode is Var and Desat is On)
Auto Point 0..30 (30) Sets the point where the knee gamma
Auto Ref 0..99 (30) Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve
Gamma User 2
Curve BBC04, BBC05, BBC06,
ARD, 6xARD, RAI, CCIR,
709-J, 709-S
Preset 1, 2, Lin, Var Selects gamma preset:
Master 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (master). User 3 Scene
Red 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (red). User 3 Scene
Green 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (green). User 3 Scene
Blue 0..99 (76) Sets gamma level (blue). User 3 Scene
Matrix User 2
Matrix EBU, Skin, B/W, RAI,
BBC, 1:1, CoolFL, Var1,
Var2
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. Ser v 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
White limiter Serv 1
White limit Off, On Turns white limiter on or off. Use to limit
curve begins (when knee mode is Auto).
(when knee mode is Auto).
Selects a standard curve for gamma
correction.
1 = Nominal curve;
2 = Low curve;
Lin = Linearised curve;
Var= variable (manual) curve.
Selects a preset for color matrix:
EBU = 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;
functions:
G/M = first famma correction, then matrix;
M/G = first matrix, then gamma correction.
highlight levels in the video signal.
Serv 1 Scene
Serv 1 Scene
Serv 1 Scene
User 3 Scene
User 2 Scene
User 3 Scene
Serv 1 Scene
Serv 1 Scene
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Video menu (user 2) Va lue(s ) Description Level File
Master 0..99 (80) Sets the white limiter level. This is the
luminance level at which white limiting
occurs.
Shading Serv 1
White shading Off, On Turns the white shading compensation on
or off.
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 -
Freeze Off, On Turns image freeze on or off. Use to assist
setup and configuration of the camera.
Serv 1 Scene
Serv 1 -
User 2 -
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6.2.4 Install menu
Install (user 0) Value(s) Description Level File
Video mode < available modes > Selects a video acquisition mode (available
modes depend on your camera version).
Disable Camera Off, On Turn disable camera function on or off.
When on, the camera’s user panel is locked.
Intercom User 1
SideTone Level 0..99 (50) Sets the sidetone level (audio feedback to
the headphone) in the camera operator’s
headphone.
Cam Mic Off, Switch, Track, Prod Selects the camera operator’s intercom mic
routing:
Off = no routing;
Switch = intercom route depends on switch
at the rear of the adapter;
Track = route signal to tracker channel;
Prod = route signal to production channel.
Cam Mic Gain 0dB, 40dB Selects gain of camera operator’s intercom
mic.
Cam Mic Power Off, On Turns +48V phantom power to camera
operator’s intercom mic on or off.
Prod volume Front, Rear Selects volume control used to adjust
Production channel volume.
Cam P ROD Off, Le ft, Right, Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)
for the production channel.
Cam ENG Off, Left , R ig ht, Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)
for the engineering channel.
Cam P ROG Off, Le ft, Right, Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)
for the program channel.
Cam TRACK Off, Left, Right , Both Selects the camera operator’s ear muff(s)
for the tracker channel.
Cam TRACK Level 0..99 (50) Sets tracker signal level in the camera
operator’s headphones.
Track Mic To Off, Cam, Eng, Prod, All Selects the tracker mic routing. User 1 Oper
Track Mic Gain 0dB, 40dB Selects gain of camera operator’s intercom
mic.
Track Mic Power Off, On Turns +48V phantom power to tracker’s mic
on or off.
Track Source Eng, Side Selects engineering intercom or tracker’s
mic sidetone for tracker’s headphone.
Audio User 1
Audio ip mode Ch1, Ch1&2 Selects audio input mode: Channel 1 or
Channel 1 and 2.
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).
Audio 1 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 1. User 1 Oper
User 3 -
User 0 -
User 3 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
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Install (user 0) Value(s ) Description Level File
Audio 1 Level -22dB, -28dB, -34dB,
-40dB, -46dB, -52dB,
-58dB, -64dB
Audio 1 HPF Off, On Turns high-pass filter for audio channel 1 on
Audio 2 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 2. User 1 Oper
Audio 2 Level -22dB, -28dB, -34dB,
-40dB, -46dB, -52dB,
-58dB, -64dB
Audio 2 HPF Off, On Turns high-pass filter for audio channel 2 on
Tally User 0
Onair Lamp Enable, Disable Select disable when the tally light at the
Tally Lock Off, On Turns tally lock function on or off. When tally
Reverse Scan User 0
Reverse Scan Off, On Turns reverse scan on or off. Reverse scan
Mode Horiz, Vert, Both Selects reverse scan mode:
Exposure
Lighting -10..+10 (0) Sets the exposure correction to synchronise
Clean Scan User 1 -
Cl.Scan Mode Extended, Normal Selects clean scan mode:
Value 50.6.. 103.1 Hz (50 Hz)
54.7 .. 121.5 Hz (60 Hz)
122.0 .. 200.0 Hz (high
speed modes)
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
Sets input gain level for audio channel 1
(when audio gain mode is set to local).
or off. Use to reduce 50Hz hum or low
frequency noise.
Sets input gain level for audio channel 2
(when audio gain mode is set to local).
or off. Use to reduce 50Hz hum or low
frequency noise.
front of the 7”viewfinder have to follow the
tally signal; select disable if you never want
it to light.
lock is on, some camera controls are locked
when camera is on air.
flips the image and can be used when the
camera is mounted at a rotated angle.
Horiz = the image is flipped horizontally;
Vert = the image is flipped vertically;
Both = the image is flipped both horizontally
and vertically.
with ambient lighting frequency when
exposure mode is 50 Hz or 60 Hz (not
available in high speed video modes).
Normal = shutter is running (no smear);
Extended = shutter is not running (more
accurate clean scan but possible vertical
smear).
Select clean scan frequency. User 1 -
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 3 -
User 0 Scene
User 0 Scene
User 1 Scene
User 1 -
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Install (user 0) Value(s) Description Level File
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.
Awb Gain 0..99 (10) Sets the gain value for the auto white
Timing User 0
H.Phase 0..99 (50) Sets the horizontal phase for the CVBS
V-Shi ft Off, On Turns V-Shift on or off. Used to synchronize
V-Shi ft Leve l 0..99 (0) Sets the variable video delay from 0 to 1
Private Data Off, C->B, B->C, B<>C Selects the use of the tracker intercom
PCI id 0..8 (1) Selects id for external PC operation. Serv 1 -
Buttons
SW1 Call, EXT1, EXT2 Assigns a function to Switch 1:
SW1 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of Switch 1: momentary
SW2 EIris, FocAst, EXT1, EXT2 Assigns a function to Switch 2:
SW2 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of Switch 2: momentary
VTR Start PROD, ENG , Zoom,
EXT1, EXT2
VTR St. Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of VTR Start switch:
balance procedure.
output signal.
the camera with DLP type projectors or to
hide the horizontal bar of CRT monitors.
Only available for a limited number of video
modes.
frame.
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.
Call = activate call signal;
EXT1 = switch to external signal 1;
EXT2 = switch to external signal 2.
or alternating.
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.
or alternating.
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.
momentary or alternating.
Serv 1 -
Serv 1 -
User 0 -
User 0 Scene
User 0 Scene
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 0 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
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Install (user 0) Value(s ) Description Level File
VTR Lens PROD, ENG , Zoom,
EXT1, EXT2
VTR L. Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of VTR Lens switch:
RET Lens Zoom, EXT Assigns a function to RET Lens switch:
RET Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of RET Lens switch:
RET2 Switch Zoom, EXT Assigns a function to RET Lens switch:
RET2 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of RET2 Lens switch:
Handgrip Left PROD, ENG Selects channel to use with the left button
Fan Operation User 3
Head Fan Off, On Turns the head fan on or off. Turns itself on
Adapter Fan Off, On Turns the head fan on or off. Turns itself on
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.
momentary or alternating.
Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function;
EXT = switch to external signal (select
source with switch at the rear of the
camera);
momentary or alternating.
Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function;
EXT = switch to external signal (select
source with switch at the rear of the
camera);
momentary or alternating.
under the handgrip.
after 120 min. or when temperature is too
high.
after 120 min. or when temperature is too
high.
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 1 Oper
User 3 -
User 3 -
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6.2.5 Files menu
Files menu (user 1) Value(s ) Description Level File
Store scenefile User 2
FileSelect Standard, SCam1..4,
SCard1..20, <new file>
Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the
Recall scenefile User 1
FileSelect Standard, SCam1..4,
SCard1..20, <new file>
Recall exec Recalls the selected scenefile to the
Store oper.file User 1
FileSelect Standard, OCam1..4,
OCard1..20, <new file>
Store exec Stores the current scene settings in the
Recall oper.file User 1
FileSelect Standard, OCam1..4,
OCard1..20, <new file>
Recall exec Recalls the selected operator file to the
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:
Card User 2
Name <card name> Displays the card name. User 2 -
Ty pe None, Storage, Owner,
Serv 1, Serv 2, Unknown
Free (%) 0..99 (0) Displays free space left on the card. User 2 -
Num Files 0..255 (0) Displays number of files on the card. User 2 -
Card 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
Delete exec Deletes the selected file. User 2 -
Filename <name> Changes name of the selected file. User 2 -
Attribute R/W, R Sets file attribute of the selected file. User 2 -
Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored scenefile to be restored.
selected scenefile.
Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored scenefile to recall.
camera. Overwrites current oper. settings.
Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored operator file to be restored.
selected operator file.
Selects a standard, camera-stored or cardstored operator file to recall.
camera. Overwrites current oper. settings.
R/W = Read and write; R = Read only.
Displays the type of inserted card. User 2 -
Selects a file on the card. User 2 -
User 2 -
User 2 -
User 1 -
User 1 -
User 1 -
User 1 -
User 1 -
User 1 -
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
Cur. user level No Oper, User 0, User 1,
User 2, User 3, Serv 1
PIN Code **** (0000) Enter four digit PIN code to enable access
Customer files User 0
Store Cust. Scene exec Stores the current scene settings in the
Cust. Scene attrib. R/W, R Selects the attribute for the customer scene
Store Cust.Oper exec Stores the current operator settings in the
Green button User 0
Standard Fact, Cust Selects file to be recalled when the green
Fact. Filetype Std, 8000 Selects type of factory default file to use:
Scene file Ye s, No User 0 -
Operator file Ye s , No User 0 -
Selects the user level. User 0 -
Displays the current user level. User 0 -
User 0 -
to the Serv 1 level.
User 0 -
customer scenefile.
User 0 file:
R/W = Read and write;
R = Read only.
User 0 customer operator file.
User 0 button is pressed:
Fact = factory defaults;
Cust = Customer file;
User 0 Std = standard factory defaults;
8000 = LDK 8000 factory defaults.
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6.2.7 Diagnostics menu
Diagnostics menu (user 2) Value (s) Description Level File
Communication User 2
BS Connected Ye s , No Displays base station connection status. User 2 -
C2IP Panels 0..99 Displays amount of C2IP control panels
connected to the camera.
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 -
Cam. Config INVALID, 4000MK2,
5000, 6000, 6200, 8000,
SportCam
Camera ID <id> Displays camera indentification code. User 2 -
Camera Number 0..99 Displays logical camera number in the
Adaptor type None, Triax, Fiber,
Wireless, NonTriax
Sensor Voltage OK, NotOK Displays sensor voltage status. User 2 -
Shutter Run Run, Off Displays shutter run status. User 2 -
Front Power OK, NotOK Displays front (imager) power status. User 2 -
Y Carrier OK, NotOK Displays Y carrier status. User 2 -
Cam. 12NC #### Displays last 4 digits of the camera 12NC. User 2 -
Cam. Version <version> Displays camera version. 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
Displays camera system configuration. User 2 -
network.
Displays type of the attached camera
adapter.
Selects a board to display detailed
information.
User 2 -
User 2 -
User 2 -
User 2
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Diagnostics menu (user 2) Value (s) Description Level File
Board PID <id> Displays Product Identification Code of the
selected board.
Board 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the
Board Status 0..99 Displays the hardware status of the
BootSw Ver. 0..99 Displays the boot software version of the
FPGA Ver. 0..99 Displays the FPGA version of the selected
Firmw 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the firmware
Firmw Status 0..99 Displays the firmware status of the selected
Firmw Version 0..99 Displays the firmware version of the
Softw 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the
Softw Status 0..99 Displays the software status of the selected
Softw Version 0..99 Displays the software version of the
System Status User 2
System Unknown, HD, HD-HS,
SD, Illegal
Camera Unknown, HD, HD-HS,
SD, Illegal
Head HW Unknown, HD, HD-HS,
SD, Illegal
Adaptor Unknown, HD, HD-HS,
SD, Illegal
Basestation Unknown, HD, HD-HS,
SD, Illegal
selected board.
selected board.
selected board.
board.
12NC of the selected board.
board.
selected board.
selected board.
board.
selected board.
Displays the system configuration. User 2
Displays the camera configuration. User 2
Displays the camera head hardware
configuration.
Displays the adapter configuration. User 2
Displays the base station configuration. User 2
User 2
User 2
User 2
User 2
User 2
User 2
User 2
Serv 1
User 2
User 2
Serv 1
User 2
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6.2.8 Service menu
Service menu (user 3) Va lue(s) Description Level File
Tes t S i g n al User 3
Test Signal Off, On Turns video test signal on or off. User 3 -
Test Input DacO, DVP Selects test input. Serv 1 -
Test Select SawT, Step Selects test waveform type. User 3 -
Test Select 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
Chapter 7 - Connectors
Lens
connector
Viewfinder
connector
VF/Mon
connector
RS232
connector
Microphone
connector
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7. 1 . 1 Viewfinder connector
Figure 7-1. Camera viewfinder connector
3 41 2 5
8 96 7 10
13 1411 12 15
18 1916 17 20
20-pole female; panel view
Panel part number: 5322 214 12544
Cable part number (male): 5322 320 12159
7. 1 . 2 VF/Mon connector
Figure 7-2. VF/Mon connector
19-pole multimedia interface
connector; panel view
1. -80V
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
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. GND
12. vf video
13. Pb vf ret
14. Pr vf ret
15. GND
16. +batt
17. +batt
18. Pb vf
19. Pr vf
20. shield
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
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7. 1 . 3 Lens connector
Figure 7-3. Camera lens connector
Chapter 7 - Connectors
1
9
8
7
Hirose 12-pole female; panel view
Panel part number (X15): 5322 265 10389
Cable part number (male): 5322 265 41208
10
6
5
2
1112
3
4
7. 1 . 4 Audio microphone connector
Figure 7-4. Audio microphone connector
1
3
1. Ext. Video On/Off
2. VTR Trigger Switch
3. -batt
4. Momentary Iris
5. IrisControl
6. + batt
8. Lens Servo
9. Range Extender
10. Zoom Follow
11. Focus follow*
12. Spare
* not standard on lens
7. Iris Follow
1. Audio Screen
2. Audio In
3. Audio Return
Microphone impedance >200 ohm
Sensitivity range: -70 to -28 dBm
2
XLR 3-pole female; panel view
Panel part number (X13): 5322 267 40523
7. 1 . 5 RS232 serial connector
Figure 7-5. RS232 serial connector
54321
876
9
SubD 9-pin male; panel view (X12)
Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at
pin 2 of audio output.
1. SPARE
2. RS-RXD
3. RS-TXD
4. RS-DTR
6. RS-DSR
7. RS-RTS
8. RS-CTS
9. +12V
5. RS-DGND
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7. 2 Connectors on the TriaxHD adapter
Figure 7-2. TriaxHD adapter connector location
Front
Eng
Off
Prod
Rear
VF
Loc
Ext1
Mix
Ext2
Ext
Triax connector
Viewfinder out
connector
HD-SDI (B) / VF connector*
HD-SDI (B)/VF
Call
Front
Rear
Mic 1
Line
Mic.
Line
Mic.
Ext. SD
Ext.
VF
HD
Mic 2
VF
Eng Progr Prod
+48V
+48V
Microphone 1
connector
Microphone 2
connector
HD-SDI (A) connector*
Power out
connector
HD-SDI (A)
12V 1.5A max.
Power on
Script Light
Script light
connector
11-17V 5A
Intercom headphone
connector
Breaker
Power in
connector
Reference in / teleprompter out
connector
Auxiliary
connector
Track er
connector
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7. 2 . 1 Triax connector
Figure 7-6. Triax connector
1. Centre pin: Power and signals
2. Inner shield: Return
3. Outer shield: Camera housing GND
Various types of triax connector are available.
Centre pinOuter shield Inner shield
Panel view (X100)
7. 2 . 2 Viewfinder / External video output connector
Figure 7-7. Analogue video output connector
Chapter 7 - Connectors
BNC connector: panel view (X107)
7. 2 . 3 HD - SDI (B) connector
Figure 7-8. HD - SDI (B) connector
BNC connector: panel view (X106)
7. 2 . 4 HD - SDI (A) connector
This socket provides an analogue1.0 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).
This socket provides the HD-SDI output viewfinder
signal.
Figure 7-9. HD - SDI (A) connector
This socket is used to output the camera HD-SDI video
signal according to SMPTE 292M.
SportCam version
This socket provides the HD-SDI output viewfinder
signal.
BNC connector: panel view (X105)
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7. 2 . 5 Audio microphone 1 connector
Figure 7-10. Audio microphone 1 connector
1
3
2
XLR 3-pole female; panel view (X102)
7. 2 . 6 Audio microphone 2 connector
1. Audio Screen
2. Audio In
3. Audio Return
Microphone impedance > 200 ohm
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.
Figure 7-11. Audio microphone 2 connector
1
3
2
XLR 3-pole female; panel view (X103)
7. 2 . 7 Intercom headset connector
Figure 7-12. XLR intercom headset connector
1
2
3
4
5
1. Audio Screen
2. Audio In
3. Audio Return
Microphone impedance >200 ohm
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.
1. Microphone return
2. Microphone
3. Telephone return
4. Telephone left
5. Telephone right
Microphone level: -64 dBu / -24 dBu switchable
Microphone impedance: >600 Ohm
Output level: +6 dBu nominal
Output impedance: <50 Ohm
XLR 5-pole female; panel view (X104)
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