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Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series

Operator’s Manual

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Declaration of Conformity

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FCC Class A Statement

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LDK 100 Triax

Multi-role Camera

Operator's Manual

Contents

About this Manual ................................................. ii

Introduction ...................................................... 1-1

Technology ........................................................ 1-2

Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3

Features ............................................................ 1-4

Important Precautions ........................................ 1-5

Assembling the Units ....................................... 2-1

Transport Case .................................................. 2-2

Lens ................................................................... 2-3

1.5-inch Viewfinder ............................................. 2-4

1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-6

Other Viewfinders ............................................... 2-7

Zoom Controls ................................................... 2-7

Microphone ........................................................ 2-8

Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-9

SuperXPander .................................................. 2-10

Local Control Panel .......................................... 2-10

Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-10

Shoulder Pad ................................................... 2-11

Script board ..................................................... 2-12

Top Light .......................................................... 2-12

Configurations ................................................. 3-1

Basic Configurations .......................................... 3-2

Location of Controls and Functions ............... 4-1

Power Supply ..................................................... 4-2

Security and Access .......................................... 4-3

Video Functions ................................................. 4-4

Monitoring Functions .......................................... 4-7

Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-9

Viewfinder Indicators ........................................ 4-10

Audio ............................................................... 4-11

Intercom .......................................................... 4-12

Control Functions ............................................. 4-13

Auxilary Functions ........................................... 4-14

Shooting ........................................................... 5-1

Using the Camera .............................................. 5-2

Standard settings ............................................... 5-3

Colour Bar .......................................................... 5-4

Gain selection .................................................... 5-4

Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4

Colour temperature selection .............................. 5-5

Auto-White Balance ........................................... 5-5

Shooting Screens ............................................... 5-6

Exposure Time ................................................... 5-7

Using the Menu System ................................... 6-1

Introduction ........................................................ 6-2

Systems Menu................................................... 6-3

Appendix ......................................................... A-1

System Menu Structure .................................... A-3

List of System Menu Functions ....................... A-17

List of Abbreviations ........................................A-19

02.38.2 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series i

About this Manual

This operator's manual is part of a complete documentation set for the camera which also includes a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual.

Purpose of this manual

The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 100 Multi-role Camera equipped with an LDK 5400 Triax Adapter. It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments. With this manual it is possible to discover all the operating features of the camera and so use it to its full potential. The manual should be used together with the camera to explore and learn about the many sophisticated control functions available.

Intended audience

This operator's manual can be used by inexperienced camera operators who are new to Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions cameras as well as those who have previous experience of operating cameras. The guide is so designed that it can be used as an introduction to those who are new to the camera, as a simple procedural guide to those who wish to set-up and start shooting immediately, and as a reference work to be consulted as required during the long life of the camera.

Structure of this manual

The manual is divided into six sections and an appendix:

Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions This section shows the physical location of the controls and connectors on the camera. These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a quick reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect of the camera.

Section 5: Shooting This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches to control the camera.

Section 6: Operating the Menu System Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the structure of the control system.

Appendix The appendix contains a list of the menu functions available on the camera.

Camera versions

Throughout the manual [FT] refers to functions that are only available for Frame Transfer cameras. [IT] refers to functions that are only available for Interline Transfer cameras.

Section 1: Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 camera and how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it.

Section 2: Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing for transport is also explained.

Section 3: Configurations The LDK 100 is a multi-functional camera and this section describes the various ways that it can be used. Information on the cables, control panels and the control bus is also provided as is information on the main video and audio signal paths through the system.

ii Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 02.38.2

Section 1

Introduction

This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 Triax camera and how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it.

Contents

Technology ........................................................ 1-2

Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 1-1

Features ............................................................ 1-4

Important Precautions ........................................ 1-5

Technology

The LDK 100 Triax camera combines a multi-role digital camera head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors with a triax adapter. The result is a flexible camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an OB environment.

Digital Processing

The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 12-bit A/D converters and more than 20-bit internal processing. Two DSPs combine all major camera functions in the digital domain, including knee, gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction.

The 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 contour processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range contour circuit.

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

Film-like characteristics

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

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

Advanced Triax Features

The full bandwidth of the Triax system allows remote control of camera up to a distance of 2,400 meters (7,875 feet). The Triax system uses full bandwidth R, G and B signals. The double sideband modulation provides automatic compensation of the amplitude characteristics of each video channel. This results in the best possible linearity, lower crosstalk and higher

signal to noise over the maximum cable length. The chroma key quality is excellent as the primary colours do not have to be derived. Teleprompt and viewfinder signals maintain high performance even with long cable lengths.

The communication facilities provide for two-wire or four-wire high quality intercom signals.

The LDK 100 Triax is plug compatible with existing Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions base stations and full camera control is provided via Series 9000 Universal Camera Control system. Base station outputs can include an optional serial digital video signal.

SuperXPander

An optional SuperXpander enables the camera to be used with large lenses so extending the camera's use in studio and EFP situations.

Camera Head Versions

The camera head can be supplied in three different versions depending on the type of sensor required.

The Frame Transfer CCD sensor version offers superior performance and can handle highlights of up to 600%. The 2/3-inch sensors have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures. Frame Transfer technology ensures that there is no lag nor smear.

The Frame Transfer DPM version uses Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format of the sensors to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of horizontal or vertical resolution. The 1000 pixels per line in both formats ensures that there is no loss in the horizontal viewing angle but also ensures high resolution in the red, green and blue channels.

The Interline Transfer sensor version is a very costeffective camcorder that still provides superior digital signal processing.

The Interline Transfer Wide (ITW) Switchable sensor version is fitted with switchable aspect ratio IT CCD sensors. This version enables the format of the sensors to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch. Aspect ratio switching to 4:3 ratio is achieved by activating two horizontal side panels.

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Smart Card

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

The owner's smart card has three functions:

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

• As a storage device for four scene files.

• As a storage device for two operator files.

The owner card is unique to every camera. Owner card and camera must have the same serial number.

The user smart card has two functions:

• As a storage device for four scene files.

• As a storage device for two operator files.

Access control

The owner card is used to set the user level. There are four user levels present in the camera. These restrict access, in varying degrees, to the operational controls. The Appendix indicates which functions are available at each user level. (The owner card also gives access to a service level; refer to the Technical Manual for more information about this level.)

Scene files

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

Operator files

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

Note

Only use an original Thomson camera card.

Store the owner card in a safe place.

TYPE FACT/NC SERIAL NR.

Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in

COMPANY:

USER:

DATE:

SCENE FILE

OPERATOR FILE

OWNER CARD 3922 407 24981 5038

Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands

Made in Holland

LDK 100

User card

Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in

COMPANY:

USER:

DATE:

SCENE FILE

OPERATOR FILE

Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands

User cardOwner card

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 1-3

Features

• 12-bit digital processing with unique software programmable video path.

• Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic.

• Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour Knee.

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

• Fluorescent light matrix

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

• Digital contour with an extensive range of parameters.

• Advanced contour correction includes two automatic skin settings.

• Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels, black shading and video levels - no set-up time required.

• Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press.

• International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.

• 4-position standard filter wheel.

• Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a special look (warm / cold) of a scene, or for a smooth colour temperature control around the white balance setting.

• Smart card for personal settings and security.

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

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

• Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera functions.

• Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and other monitor pictures.

• Digital RS 232 interface to PC.

• Quick mount for 5-inch Viewfinder.

• Script board facilities.

• Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 2,400 meters (7,875 feet).

• Full camera control via the Series 9000 Universal Camera Control System.

• Two-wire or four-wire intercom to international standards.

Options

• Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy.

• Transport case.

• 4:2:2 serial digital outputs from the Base Station.

• SuperXPander extends the camera's use in studio and EFP situations.

• Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, onebutton access to 14 predefined shooting characteristics.

Frame Transfer version

• 3 x 2/3-inch Thomson Frame Transfer CCD sensors ensure no vertical smear.

• Dynamic range of up to 600%.

DPM version

• 3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no vertical smear.

• DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same number of vertical lines in both formats. No change in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide angle convertors required.

Interline Transfer version

• 3 x 2/3-inch Interline Transfer CCD sensors.

• Dynamic range of up to 500%.

Interline Transfer Wide Switchable version

• 3x 2/3-inch Interline Transfer Wide Switchable low smear CCD sensors.

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Important Precautions

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

Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the unit.

Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration.

Do not expose the camera to extremes of temperature.

Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods.

Warnings

If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons (EN60065). The rain cover supplied with the unit protects it according to safety specification EN60529 up to level IPX2 (spraying water).

FCC Class A Statement

This equipment 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 computing device pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment 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.

Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder.

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

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1-6 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Introduction

Section 2

Assembling the Units

Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing for transport are also explained.

Contents

Transport Case .................................................. 2-2

Lens ................................................................... 2-3

1.5-inch Viewfinder ............................................. 2-4

1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-6

Other Viewfinders ............................................... 2-7

Zoom Controls ................................................... 2-7

Microphone ........................................................ 2-8

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 2-1

Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-9

SuperXPander .................................................. 2-10

Local Control Panel .......................................... 2-10

Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-10

Shoulder Pad ................................................... 2-11

Script board ..................................................... 2-12

Top Light .......................................................... 2-12

Transport Case

Documentation

Packing inserts

Top light

Tripod Plate

It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it. To do this, a transport case (LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories.

The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport.

Battery

Additional Supplies

Turn the 1.5-inch viewfinder downwards so that it does not protrude above the top of the camera.

Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be packed securely. These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam insert for your particular configuration.

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Lens

bts1009

To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: a. Ensure that the lens locking ring 1 is in the

unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. b. Remove the dust protection cap 2. c. Slot the lens into the lens mount 3.

d. Turn the lens locking ring 1 clockwise to lock the

lens in place. e. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector 4 at

the right side of the camera. f. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front

of the camera and clip 5 located at the side. (Pull

and twist clip 5 to open it.) g. Select the lens type in the Lens menu. Set the Lens

Type item to Std for a standard lens or to WA if an

wide angle lens is mounted. h. Select the lens manufacturer in the Lens menu.

Select Ang for Angenieux, Can for Canon, Fuj1 or

Fuj2 for Fujinon or select Other for other lens

manufacturers.

Caution

Do not attach a lens weighting more than

5 kg to the camera without a support.

Note

Always mount the dust protection cap when the

lens is not connected to the camera.

When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more information about these adjustments refer to Section 5 and to the lens manufacturer’s documentation.

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 2-3

1.5-inch Viewfinder

Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder

To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: a. Loosen locking ring 1 of viewfinder support bracket

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

b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support

bracket.

c. Tighten the locking ring 1 by turning it clockwise

(as seen from rear) so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.

d. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder

connector socket 3 at the top right of the camera.

e. Slide the microphone holder 4 onto the viewfinder

and secure with the knurled screw 5.

Caution

Always fit the microphone holder 4 as it functions

as a safety stop for the viewfinder.

f. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when

using the viewfinder, fit the soft cover to the rubber eyepiece.

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Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder

Right eye adapter

The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements: a. Loosen the locking ring 1. (As seen from the rear

of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)

b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to

the desired position.

c. Tighten the locking ring 1 by turning clockwise.

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

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

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

When wearing headphones it may be necessary to move the viewfinder further to the left to obtain a more comfortable viewing position. A right eye adapter 6 i s supplied for this purpose. Mount the right eye adapter as follows: a. Remove the viewfinder from the support bracket. b. Unscrew and remove the two screws 7 that hold

the bracket in place.

c. Attach the adapter 6 to the end of the sliding tube

so that it protrudes to the right (as seen from the

front) ensuring that the pins fit snugly into the slots.

d. Use the short screw 9 and the washers supplied

with the adapter to secure it to the left hole (as seen from the front) of the sliding bar 8.

e. Attach the support bracket to the adapter ensuring

that the pins fit snugly (if necessary turn locking ring to move it away from the adapter).

f. Use the long screw 10 supplied with the adapter and

a washer in the left screw hole to secure the

bracket.

g. Use one of the screws 7 and the washer removed

at the start to completely secure the bracket.

h. Remount the viewfinder.

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1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories

Wide angle eyepiece

Left eye adapter

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: a. Hold the eyepiece 1 securely. b. Press the button 2 below the eyepiece tube and

swing it free of the button clip 3.

c. Press the button 4 above the eyepiece tube and

remove the eyepiece.

d. Fit the wide angle eyepiece 1 to the two clips

ensuring that they both click into place.

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.

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Other Viewfinders

Zoom Controls

In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch viewfinder (LDK 5310) is used instead of the 1.5-inch viewfinder.

The 5-inch viewfinder is mounted in the quick mount shoe 1 at the top-rear of the camera head. Slide the viewfinder foot into the bracket until it clicks into place. The viewfinder cable is connected to the viewfinder connector at the top front right of the camera.

To remove the viewfinder from the quick mount shoe, push in the lever at the side of the shoe and slide the viewfinder out.

For full information on the 5-inch viewfinder refer to the Operator’s Manual supplied with the viewfinder.

An optional zoom control unit 1 can be mounted on the carrying handle. The three available versions for different types of lens are:

- LDK 6113 / 16 for Fujinon.

- LDK 6113 / 26 for Canon.

- LDK 6113 / 36 for Angenieux.

This control unit not only controls the zoom but also has mini-button controls for the VTR start/stop function and the VTR Ret. function. These are located under the front of the carrying handle 2.

The instructions for mounting the zoom control unit and the function of the controls are supplied with the unit.

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Microphone

To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the camera proceed as follows:

a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the

knurled screw 1 of the microphone support bracket

on the viewfinder and open.

b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the

microphone shoulder reaches the mark 5 in the tube.

c. Place the tube with the microphone into the holder

with the split facing upwards.

d. Ensure that the rubber support at the back of the

holder fits into the groove 6 at the back of the tube.

e. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at

the top.

f. Connect the microphone cable to audio connector

(mic) on the right side of the camera.

g. 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 4 to open it.)

systems menu. Refer to Section 6 for more information on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level.

Note:

· When longer microphones are used, it is not necessary to place them in the split tube.

· For optimum operation, the microphone should be mounted as straight as possible.

· Don’t allow the wind hood to touch the holder 7 as this reduces the damping effect.

· By placing the split facing upwards, the microphone cable does not touch the holder thus avoiding mechanical pick-up.

- The microphone can also be connected to the rear of the Triax adapter where a switch selects the input. Refer to Section 4 for more information on connecting the microphone to the rear connector.

Other microphones with a diameter of 21mm can also be used, however, ensure that the phantom power and the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera

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Tripod Adapter Plate

To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK 5030/00 is delivered as standard) 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.

To attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate proceed as follows: a. 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.

b. Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks 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.

To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as follows: a Press the red locking lever 3 against release

handle 4 on the tripod adapter plate and hold. b. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera . c. Pull the release handle 4 forward. d. Move the camera backwards and up. The camera

is now free from the tripod adapter plate.

When a 5-inch viewfinder is used with the camera it is recommended that the optionally available tripod adapter plate LDK 5030 be used. This tripod plate has an extra locking lever 5 at the rear which provides an additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra stability to the mount.

When the camera is mounted on the tripod tighten this locking lever 5 to ensure that the stud 2 at the rear of the plate is locked firmly in place.

When removing the camera first open the locking lever 5 to free the rear stud 2.

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 2-9

SuperXPander

Local Control Panel

nd/re

Tape

Batt

VTR on/off

local control panel

LCP 100

Operate

Function

VTR start/stop

DIGI

The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK 100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses and a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the camera. Additional facilities provided include a utility power outlet and a rear control panel.

Refer to the User's Guide of the SuperXpander for more information on mounting the camera and other units to the SuperXpander as well as information on the additional functions of the SuperXpander.

Gain

Black

The optional Local Control Panel, the LCP100 for the LDK 100 series (LDK5201/00), allows the operator to control the camera remotely. The LCP 100 controls the Iris, the Master Black, and black and white painting. The LCP 100 menu is used to access the major camera settings. The LCP 100 menu settings and the associated values are displayed on the 16 character LCD.

Refer to the User’s Guide of the LCP 100 for more information on connecting the camera as well as information on the accessories and functions of the Local Control Panel.

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Shoulder Pad

Rain and Off-use Cover

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 so that the best balanced position can be obtained.

The rain and off-use cover must be used when the camera system is in a wet or damp environment. This protection is necessary for personal safety reasons. The cover can also be used indoors to protect the camera when it is used in dusty environments. It can also be useful if the camera is being put into storage. For more information on how to put on the cover refer to the User's Guide which is supplied with it.

Note:

When the camera is used with the SuperXPander LDK 4482 an optional rain and off-use cover (LDK 6989/00) is available.

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Script board

Top Light

To mount the optional Script board (LDK 6985/21) onto the camera proceed as follows: a. Secure the Script board to the top-rear of the

camera with the quick mount adapter 1.

b. Connect Script board light cable to the script light

connector 2 at the rear of the camera.

Caution

Ensure that the script light does not use

more than 3W of power.

To mount a top light 1 onto the camera, proceed as follows: a. Screw the top light 1 into either the WW1/4”-20

screw hole 2 located on the carrying handle or the screw hole 2 on the top of the microphone holder.

b. Power the top light according to the instructions

delivered with the light.

The script light is switched on and off, and the intensity is varied with the knob 3 at the rear of the Script board. The retaining rings and clip 4 can be screwed onto the right or left side if required.

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Section 3

Configurations

The LDK 100 Triax is a multi-role camera and this section describes how it can be used on location or in a studio environment. Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal paths through the camera head.

Contents

Basic Configurations .......................................... 3-2

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Basic Configurations

LDK 100

Clear

ND1/4

ND1/16

ND1/64

VTR Save

Power

Smart card

Ext.

Std.

Iris

File

P wel

Triax cable,

maximum length: 2400 m (7,875 ft.) with 16 mm cable

In this mode the camera is connected to a base station via a Triax adapter and cable. Remote control of the camera is achieved by a remote control panel of the Series 9000 Control System. This can be an operational

Two-wire data cable,

maximum length:

350 m (1,150 ft.)

Base station

LDK 4053

Mains

AC power supply

camera base station

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

mains

Mains of OCP

AC power supply

Control

Series 9000

OCP

Cam pwr Pan lock

OCP pwr

Gen lock

Camera

Triax

Base St

16 : 9

Exposure Gamma Monitoring

Preset 60 Hz

50 Hz

Var

Nom

Lin

1/200 1/500 1/1000

Knee

Slope

Auto Auto wh Skin 1Point

Col Temp Gain

Filter

1/Clr

Aw 1

Aw 2

7500 K 4 5

5600 K 6

3200 K 7 8/Cap

Gain

Black

Iris

Extender

Auto iris F-Number

On air

Scene file

Standard

Store

Call

Free

Panel

OCP

THOMSON

R G

B Sup CVBS Seq

Variable

Clean scan

Wh clipBlk strBarsSawGamma Flare

Contours

SoftVar Auto blk Auto skin

Skin 2 Contour

Centre

Range

Cam select

115

Preview

Master black

control panel (OCP) connected to the base station. The data communication between camera and base station is carried over the Triax cable.

Operational

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Section 4

Location of Controls and Functions

This section shows the physical location of the controls and connectors on the camera. These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a quick reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect of the camera.

Contents

Power Supply ..................................................... 4-2

Security and Access .......................................... 4-3

Video Functions ................................................. 4-4

Monitoring Functions .......................................... 4-7

Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-9

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Viewfinder Indicators ........................................ 4-10

Audio ............................................................... 4-11

Intercom .......................................................... 4-12

Control Functions ............................................. 4-13

Auxilary Functions ........................................... 4-14

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Power Supply

Eng

CVBS (Option)

Front

Scrip Light

Breaker Power on

Rear

Front

Off

Rear

Prod

Ext

Loc

Mix

Call

Mic

Ext

48V

Dc in

Prod

Progr

Eng

Power switch

The power switch has two positions:

On : Power to camera is switched on. Off : Power to camera is switched off.

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.

Power on indicator

The power on indicator lights when power is supplied to the camera and the camera power switch is on.

Circuit breaker button (BREAKER)

If excessive current flows in the camera 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.

DC input socket

This socket accepts a DC supply voltage of12V Nominal (11V to 17V) for powering the camera in stand-alone mode for service purposes. Maximum power consumption 20W.

Caution

The input voltage must not exceed 17 Vdc.

Triax cable socket

The power supply for the camera is normally supplied from the Base Station via the the triax cable. The triax cable is connected to this socket.

The triax cable also carries all the video, audio/ intercom and control signals between the camera and the Base Station.

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Security and Access

LDK 100 Series

Smart card slot

Insert your smart card into this slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera. Push the card home until it fits snugly.

There are two types of card; an owner card and a user card. Both cards store operator files and scene files.

The owner card can be used to change the user level of the camera. The user level determines which set of controls and functions can be changed by the camera operator. Refer to Section 6 for more information on the smart card.

A smart card is not required for normal operation of the camera.

Note

Only use an original Thomson camera card.

Store the owner card in a safe place.

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Video Functions

Filter switch

Rotate this switch to move the optical filter wheel to its next position. The filter switch has four positions:

1 : Clear 2 : ND 1/4 filter ( 2 stops) 3 : ND 1/16 filter ( 4 stops)

4 : ND 1/64 filter ( 6 stops) The status of the filter wheel is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds. The ND/RE indicator in the 1.5-inch viewfinder lights when an ND (Neutral Density) filter is selected.

Note

No optical colour filters are needed with this

camera as the colour balance range is sufficient to

measure temperatures from 2.5K to 20K.

Extended Iris button

When this button is pressed once the current value of the automatic extended iris function. Press the button twice in quick succession to switch between on and off. This 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. When extended iris is on, the non-standard indicator (!) in the 1.5-inch viewfinder lights, and gain and exposure controls are blocked.

Black Stretch switch

This switch when set to the On position, starts the black stretch function. This function gives more detail in the dark areas of the picture. Set the switch to Off to switch off the function. When black stretch is switched on the non-standard indicator (!) in the viewfinder lights.

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Colour Temperature selector (White Bal.)

Clean Scan button

This up/down scroll selection switch allows a choice between three preset colour temperatures:

• 3200K (3.2K) - for studio lighting conditions

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

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

three memory positions:

• FL- memory position for fluorescent light

• AW1 - memory position 1

• AW2 - memory position 2

and an automatic continuous white position:

• AWC - continuous measurement (2.5K to 20K)

The memory positions can be filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front. Indicators in the 1.5-inch viewfinder light to show which position is selected. None of these indicators light when AWC is selected, but the nonstandard indicator (!) lights.

Colour Bars switch (Bars)

The Bars switch turns the colour bar test signal on and off. The lens iris closes automatically when the colour bars are switched on.

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

Press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to directly access the variable exposure (clean scan) function. Use the rotary control to change the value and so remove the bar. When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function.

When the Clean Scan function is on, the non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights. Refer to Section 5 for more information on shooting screens.

White Balance switch

This momentary switch is used to start the automatic white balance process. The camera, when pointed at a white area in the centre of the picture, measures and stores a colour temperature setting in the FL, AW1 or AW2 memory position. The white balance switch only operates if the colour temperature is set to the FL, AW1 or AW2 position. Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use the automatic white balance.

Gain selection switch

This up/down scroll selection switch gives a choice of five master gain settings. The values for these settings, except 0 dB, can be set in the Install menu of the camera systems menu (refer to Section 6). The indicators in the 1.5-inch viewfinder light as follows:

- Gain is - (-6, -3dB) + Gain is + (+6, +9, +12, +18dB) ++ Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18, +24dB) + and ++ Gain is +++ (+30, +36dB) + and ++ Gain is +++ (+30, +36, +42dB)[IT]

Note

Reduce crispening (peaking) in the viewfinder

when using the +++ position.

Note

Black balance is not necessary with this camera

because of the continuous automatic black control

circuits.

Exposure Time switch

This up/down momentary switch gives a choice of eight exposure time settings. These are:

Nom. - nominal setting Cl. Scan

- for shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera

Crt - for shooting sync-locked monitors [FT] EVR - enhanced vertical resolution position [IT] 1/200 - for fast moving objects 1/500 - for fast moving objects 1/1000 - for fast moving objects 1/2000 - for fast moving objects [IT] 50 Hz - shooting with 50Hz lighting (adjustable) 60 Hz - shooting with 60Hz lighting (adjustable)

If an exposure time other than nominal is selected, the non-standard indicator (!) in the viewfinder lights.

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Vertical Shift switch (V-Shift)

Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors with the same display frequency as the camera, 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. It 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 not active when the camera is genlocked or on-air.

VTR Start button

In the triax mode this button switches the intercom microphone of the headset to the production intercom channel. This button operates in parallel with the VTR button on the lens.

Std File button

The standard file button is a momentary button which, when pressed for two seconds, recalls the standard scene file video values. These values do not take effect immediately if the camera is on air; they take effect when the camera goes off air. Refer to the Appendix for the default values of the factory defined standard scene file. Refer to Section 6 to find out how to define and assign a standard customer scene file.

If the optional Smart-Touch™ feature is installed and switched on, pressing the Std button for two seconds displays a list of files in the viewfinder menu. Files are listed under the Lighting, Creative, and Matching categories. The standard settings file is also available. Use the Rotary control and Select switch at the camera front to recall a file.

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Monitoring Functions

CVBS output connector

Eng Off Prod

Ext Mix

CVBS (Option)

Front

Rear

Prod

Loc

Call

Progr

Eng

Mic

Ext

Rear

Front

Scrip Light

Breaker Power on

48V

Dc in

Viewfinder selection switch

This BNC connector provides a 1Vpp CVBS output signal when the optional encoder (LDK 5405/00 for PAL or LDK 5405/50 for NTSC) is fitted.

Viewfinder / External video output connector

This BNC connector carries the viewfinder signal or the external video signal from the Base Station depending on the positon of switch 3.

Video output selection switch

This switch determines whether the viewfinder signal from the camera or the external video signal from the Base Station is available at connector 2.

This switch is used to select the camera Y signal or an external signal (set with 5 ) for display in the viewfinder. The Ret. button on the lens also selects this signal in parallel with this switch.

External signal selection switch

This switch selects the signal displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder signal selection switch

is in the EXT position. The signal displayed is as

follows:

EXT : Base Station external input 1. MIX : Base Station external input 1 and

camera Y signal mixed.

Note

Switches 4 and 5 are disabled when the

SuperXPander is used.

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Tally switch

The tally switch is used to control the tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle.

When this switch is set to the ON position, the tally indicators light when the camera is on-air.

When this switch is set to the OFF position, the tally indicators do not light when the camera is on-air.

Tally indicators (red)

The red tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle light to indicate that the camera is on-air. They do not light when the camera is on-air if the tally switch is set to the OFF position.

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Viewfinder

Zebra switch

This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels. Values for the zebra function are selected in the VF menu. (The zebra pattern is switched off when the skin view is on.)

Crispening control

This rotary control adjusts the sharpness of the picture displayed in the viewfinder. Reduce the crispening for a better picture when the gain is set to +++.

Option switch

This switch is included on the viewfinder to allow future features to be incorporated.

Brightness control

Use this rotary control to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder display to suit your needs.

Contrast control

Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder display to suit your needs.

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Tally switch

The tally switch is used to control the tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle.

When this switch is set to the ON position, the tally indicators light when the camera is on-air. When this switch is set to the OFF position, the tally indicators do not light when the camera is on-air.

Dioptre

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

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Gain indicators

The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows:

- Gain is - (-3 or -6dB) + Gain is + (+6, +9, +12 or +18dB) ++ Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18 or +24dB) + and ++ Gain is +++ (+30 or +36dB)[FT]

(+30, +36 or 42dB)[IT]

Top indicators REC lights when the camera is on-air. TAPE lights when the studio ISO signal is received. BATT lights if the supply voltage is less than 11V. ND/RE lights when an ND optical filter or the lens

range extender is selected.

Iris indication

Indicates the value of the iris opening (when enabled in the VF menu).

Zebra pattern

This diagonal line pattern warns the operator that the area affected has risen above a predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value. Level and contrast are selected in the VF menu.

Safe area marker

The safe area marker indicates an area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimum area seen on a TV-set.

TAPE

REC

BATT

ND/RE

AW2AW1

White Balance indicators

The white balance indicators light as follows:

3,2 - preset temperature of 3200K is selected 5,6 - preset temperature of 5600K is selected 7,5 - preset temperature of 7500K is selected FL - memory for fluorescent light is selected AW1 - memory 1 is selected AW2 - memory 2 is selected

None of these indicators light if AWC is selected.

Message box

The display time of this information message box is set by the Info time item of the VF menu.

Centre marker

This cross marks the centre of the picture.

Cadre marker (only switchable cameras)

These dotted white lines show the limits of a 4:3 picture in the 16:9 mode, or the limits of a 16:9 picture in the 4:3 mode.

Zoom indication

Indicates the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in or out if this feature is supported by the lens. It shows 50 if not supported.

Non standard indicator

The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when exposure is not set to nominal. It also lights when black stretch or extended iris is on.

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Progr

Prod

Eng

Call

CVBS (Option)

Eng Off Prod

Loc

Ext Mix

Mic

Dc in

Scrip Light

Ext

Rear

Power on

Breaker

Front

Rear

Front

48V

Audio

Audio microphone connector front

Balanced input connector for a high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) for the microphone is provided from this socket. The gain of this audio channel can also be controlled.

Audio microphone connector rear

Balanced input connector for a high quality microphone.

Audio microphone switch

A 3-position switch that selects the audio microphone connector at the front or the connector at the rear. The third position selects the rear connector with a phantom power supply (48V).

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Intercom

CVBS (Option)

Front

Scrip Light

Breaker Power on

Rear

Eng

Front

Off

Rear

Prod

Ext

Loc

Mix

Call

Prod

Progr

Eng

Mic

Ext

48V

Dc in

Intercom routing switch

A 3-position switch that routes the camera operator intercom microphone signal to engineering (ENG) or production (PROD), or turns off the intercom. The momentary VTR switch at the front of the camera, or on the lens can be used to route the cameraman's intercom microphone signal to production, regardless of the position of this switch.

Headset Production vol. control selection

A 2-position switch for the production intercom which selects control of the volume at the front of the camera 7 or control of the volume at the rear 3.

Headset Production volume control

This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the camera operator's headset when the selection switch 2 is in the REAR position.

Headset Programme volume control

This control varies the volume of the programme intercom signal to the cameraman's headset.

Headset Engineering volume control

This control varies the volume of the engineering intercom signal to the cameraman's headset.

Cameraman intercom connector

Headsets with dynamic or electrete type microphones can be connected to this socket.

Headset Production volume control

This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the camera operator's headset when the selection switch 2 is in the FRONT position.

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Control Functions

The system menus are displayed in the viewfinder. There are two controls at the front of the camera that allow you to navigate through these menus.

The functions handled by the system menus are divided into eight different menus that are listed in the main menu as follows:

VF >> Lens >> Video >> Install >> Files >> Security >> Diagnostics >> Service >>

(Some of these items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3.)

Each of these menus gives you access to a particular group of functions.

System Menu Rotary control

This rotary control is used to move through the various menus of the control system. It is also used to vary the value of some functions.

System Menu Select switch

This switch, when pressed, selects the particular menu that is pointed out by the cursor in the viewfinder menu display. It is also used to set an on/off function or to select a value from a list.

More information on using the system menus is contained in Section 6.

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Auxilary Functions

CVBS (Option)

Front

Scrip Light

Breaker Power on

Rear

Eng

Front

Off

Rear

Prod

Ext

Loc

Mix

Call

Mic

Ext

48V

Dc in

Prod

Progr

Eng

Call button

Pressing this momentary button sends a signal to the control panels calling for attention.

Script Light connector

A 3-pole socket which supplies +12 Vdc for a script light (maximum dissipation 0.25A). The optional script board (LDK 6985/15) is connected to this socket.

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Section 5

Shooting

This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches at the front to control the camera.

Contents

Using the Camera .............................................. 5-2

Standard settings ............................................... 5-3

Colour Bar .......................................................... 5-4

Gain selection .................................................... 5-4

Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4

Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 5-1

Colour temperature selection .............................. 5-5

Auto-White Balance ........................................... 5-5

Shooting Screens ............................................... 5-6

Exposure Time ................................................... 5-7

Using the Camera

The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system switches on the front panel. You have great detail and selection at your disposal when changing all the functions that are available in the camera. Refer to Section 6 - Operating the Menu System - for an explanation of the use of the menu selection structure and the viewfinder text display.

This section describes the operational functions that are available when using the camera via the viewfinder display and the switches at the front. These offer a convenient way of accessing the menu system which provides full control of the camera.

There are a number of steps that must be carried out before satisfactory shots can be obtained: a. The camera must be set up and powered. b. The standard settings must be recalled. c. Adjustments must be made for ambient lighting.

Physical set-up and power supply

Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera as described in Section 2

- Assembling the Units.

Connect the triax cable to the triax connector and the camera operator's headset to the headset socket on the rear panel of the camera. Connect the audio microphone to either the audio socket on the right side of the camera or the socket on the rear. The camera is powered by the base station via the triax cable. Set the power switch on the left side of the camera to the on position.

Operator preferences

With the owner card or the PIN code set the user level. The recommended minimum user level is 1. Setting the camcorder to level 0 is too restrictive for normal circumstances. For full control set the level to 3.

Viewfinder preferences

Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; select markers, message boxes and onscreen display times.

Lens preferences

Set up the lens according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the lens type from two predefined settings; standard or wide angle. Choose and, if necessary, adjust the iris parameters to suit the lens and your personal preferences.

Video preferences

The camera is now ready for use, however, the ambient conditions must now be taken into account and the appropriate adjustments made on the camera:

a. Recall the standards settings. b. Switch off the colour bar (when on). c. Select the gain. d. Select a neutral density optical filter if required. e. Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the

automatic white balance procedure.

f. Select the correct exposure time.

Note

The number of functions available depends on the user level that has been set. Refer to Section 6 for more information on setting the user level.

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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.

Press the green STD button on the left side panel of the camera and hold it for 2 seconds to recall the standard values for the various video functions. The standard values only take effect when the camera is not on-air.

Note

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.

Smart-Touch™

Smart-Touch™ is an optional software module that gives immediate access to 14 pre-defined scene files. This library allows you to quickly set up the camera for different shooting conditions. To choose a particular file proceed as follows: a. Press the green STD button for 2 seconds; the

viewfinder shows the library of available shooting conditions.

b. Select a file by rotating the selection wheel at the

front of the camera.

c. Activate the file of your choice by pressing the

Select button at the front of the camera.

The new values only take effect when the camera is not on-air. The Smart-Touch™ files can also be selected by navigating to the Files menu using the System Menu.

The files of the Smart-Touch™ library are divided into three categories, Lighting, Creative, and Matching, which complement the standard setting scene file.

The Lighting category provides three different files for various lighting conditions:

• Night optimises the transfer characteristic to

enhance the visibility of detail in very dark scenes without the undesirable consequence of excessive noise associated with simply increasing gain.

• Fluorescent establishes matrix and colourmetric

parameters to reduce the green tinge and give a more acceptable picture when the scene is lit with uncorrected fluorescent lighting.

• Extreme contrast uses the full dynamic range of

the FT CCD sensor to obtain better handling of highlights and more detail in the shadows.

The Creative category provides seven files for different effects:

• Sports warm colour delivers warm and rich

contrasts bringing out team colours.

• Sports interview incorporates the dual skin tone

control into the sports setting for interviews.

• HI film gives a high contrast film-like look which is

ideal for outdoor location production.

• HI film + skin is the HI film setting with dual skin

tone control incorporated for natural, flattering close-ups.

• LO film gives a low contrast film-like look for studio

production.

• LO film + skin is the LO film setting with dual skin

tone control incorporated for natural, flattering close-ups.

• Sepia creates a sepia tone look for atmosphere-

rich production.

The Matching category provides three files for camera matching:

• LDK 9x + LDK 10 for matching Philips to LDK 9,

LDK 10, LDK 90 and LDK 91 cameras.

• DVW xxx for matching to Sony camcorders.

• HL xxx for matching to Ikegami camcorders.

Each of these settings can be personalised and stored on a smart card.

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Colour Bar

Optical filter selection

The left side panel also contains a button for switching on the colour bar test signal. The colour bar is a standard test signal which is used to set up and check the camera before use.

When the colour bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to the values listed below:

Black stretch : Off White limiter : Off Zebra : Off Safe area (VF) : Off Cadre (VF) : Off

Gain selection

A neutral density filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to restrict the incoming light. The filter is selected via the filter switch at the top-front of the camera. These filters can be used, for example, to control depth of field.

The LDK 100 does not need colour optical filters to be able to white balance correctly. The range of the autowhite balance is so wide (from 2.5K to 20K) that there is never any need to use colour filters to obtain the correct white.

Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera. The gain is selected via the Gain up/down switch on the left side panel. When this switch is pressed initially, the current value of the gain in dB is displayed in the viewfinder.

A new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the five preset values (-, 0, +, ++ and +++). The actual dB value of these gain steps can be set in the install menu.

The -, + and ++ indicators at the top of the 1.5-inch viewfinder show which preset is selected.

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Colour temperature selection

Auto-White Balance

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 light). Two other reference colour temperatures are available; 5600K (for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500K (for outdoors, clear blue skies).

Three similar memory positions (FL, AW1 and AW2) are available to store the results of the auto-white measurement process. The FL position is 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). When AWC is selected none of the colour temperature indicators in the 1.5-inch viewfinder light.

The colour temperature is selected via the up/down scroll switch (White Bal.) at the left-front side of the camera. The viewfinder displays the current value. A new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the available values.The colour temperatures are shown in the following order:

White balance : 3200K White balance : 5600K White balance : 7500K White balance : FL White balance : AW1 White balance : AW2 White balance : AWC

The viewfinder displays the selected value and the actual measured colour temperature. The range of the auto-white balance is from 2.5K to 20K.

In the auto-white positions an electronic colour filter can be adjusted in the system 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.

If the reference colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto-white procedure as follows: a. Use the colour temperature switch to select one of

the memory positions FL, AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value.

b. 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:

AWHITE: window

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ND/RE

BATT

AW2AW1

TAPE

REC

c. Point the camera so that the reference white

surface is between the two small white boxes.

d. Press the white balance button again to start the

measurement procedure. A message indicating that the process is runnning appears.

AWHITE: running

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ND/RE

BATT

AW2AW1

TAPE

REC

e. When the process is completed (within a few

seconds) the OK message and the measured temperature appear in the viewfinder.

TAPE

REC

AWHITE OK: 3700K

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ND/RE

BATT

AW2AW1

The measured colour temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required. The camera is now ready for use.

Note

During the auto-white measurement process iris is

set to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off.

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Shooting Screens

Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal black bar can be seen across those 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. For displays with a higher frame frequency, for example computer monitors, use the Clean Scan facility.

Clean Scan

Carry out the Clean Scan function as follows: a. press the Clean Scan button at the front of the

camcorder for about two seconds to directly access the variable exposure (clean scan) function. The Clean Scan submenu appears in the viewfinder.

b. Use the rotary control to change the value and so

remove the horizontal black bar.

c. If a more accurate adjustment is required set the

Cl. Scan item to Extended.

Note

Set the Clean Scan mode to Normal if a smear

effect occurs.

V-SHIFT

The vertical shift switch (V-SHIFT) at the front of the camera is used for displays with the same frame frequency as the camera, for example TV sets. It is an up/down type switch. Pressing the switch moves the black bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in the viewfinder. This function is only active when the camera is not genlocked and when it is not on-air.

If the frame frequencies of camera and monitor are different use the clean scan function.

CRT Exposure [FT]

A third possibility can arise when shooting a monitor whose synchronization is locked to the camera's. Stripes might be visible in the picture of the monitor. (This is more usual with 16:9 cameras.) To remove these disturbing line pairing effects between monitor and camera lines, select the CRT option with the Exposure time switch.

d. 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).

The ranges for FT cameras in Normal mode are:

from 54.7 to 121.5 for 50Hz cameras from 60.9 to 155.1 for 60Hz cameras

The ranges for FT cameras in Extended mode are:

from 50.6 to 103.1 for 50Hz cameras from 61.1 to 151 for 60Hz cameras

The ranges for IT cameras are:

from 50.1 to 103.1 for 50Hz cameras from 60.1 to 151 for 60Hz cameras

Note

IT cameras are only using the extended mode.

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Exposure Time

The exposure time values of 1/200, 1/500 and 1/1000 (also 1/2000 for IT) 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.

Note

Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera

sensitivity proportionally. With IT cameras shorter

exposure times increases smear effects

proportionally.

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 system Install menu to obtain the best result.

EVR - Enhanced Vertical Resolution [IT]

This exposure mode on IT cameras is used to increase the vertical resolution especially for still pictures. The exposure time is set to 1/25 for PAL and 1/30 for NTSC.

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Section 6

Using the Menu System

Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the structure of the control system. It contains procedures for controlling the menu system and explains how to program the menu system for your personal preferences. The menu structure and the methods of function selection are also explained.

Contents

Introduction ........................................................ 6-2 Systems Menu ................................................... 6-3

Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 6-1

Introduction

System Menu On/Off

and selection button

Operationally, the camera is very easy to use. However, because of the large number of functions available and the large number of set-up options, it may require some time for you to become familiar with them all. We recommend that you spend time using the various controls and displays in order to discover the wide range of possibilities.

Read the instructions in this section carefully but also feel free to examine the various menus in detail. In this way you will learn quickly to intuitively operate the camera.

Rotary Control

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Systems Menu

The system functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub-menus. 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.

Entering the Systems 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.

Menu off exec VF Lens Video Install

MENU: MAIN

Files Security Diagnostics Service

- 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.

TOP PREVIOUS

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

MENU: LENS

Extended Iris

The LENS menu above shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu and the other items that are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control.

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. (Some of these items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3.)

A cursor shows your position in the menu. The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down.

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.

Leaving the Systems Menu

If you are deep within the menu structure, follow these steps to leave: a. If necessary move the cursor to the leftmost column

with the Select button.

b. Scroll upwards with the Rotary control until the

cursor points to TOP (this is the MAIN menu).

c. Press the Select button. The cursor now points to

the Menu off item of the MAIN menu.

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

This is the recommended way of leaving 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 System menu by returning to the MAIN menu (TOP) and selecting Menu off.

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.

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Systems Menu

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)

or 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.

Menu Structure

Access to the functions on these menus is determined by the user level that has been set. The menus are as follows:

Main (top) menu The top menu gives access to the other menus.

VF menu This menu contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed.

Lens menu The functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the lens.

Video menu The video menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality.

Install menu This menu contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of the camera. It also contains controls to customize those switches that are directly operated on the camera.

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

Security menu The security menu is 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.

Diagnostic menu The diagnostic menu is designed to provide information on the current status of the camera.

Undoing changes

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

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Service menu The advanced service menu is available to service engineers for carrying out adjustments and calibrations to the camera (see Technical Manual).

Systems Menu

Security Menu for Owner's Access

The Security menu provides restricted access to special set-up and security features of the camera.

Access to this menu requires the owner's unique smart card for the camera or the PIN code that has been set for the camera.

Note

An owner card is linked to the serial number of the

camera and is unique to that camera. It cannot be

used as an owner card for another camera.

Inserting the owner card into the camera gives direct access to the security menu. If you select the Security menu without this card inserted, you must enter the correct PIN code to gain access to the Security menu.

User Levels

The installed user level function in the Security menu restricts access, in varying degrees, to the operational controls of the camera. There are four user levels and a service level: user0, user1, user2, user3 and service.

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 setup is not tampered with. User level 0 is not normally used for operational purposes.

Run Hours

This sub-menu allows the date and time to be set and allows the running time of the camera to be viewed for the last 30 days.

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 unauthorized access to the Security menu.

Standard customer file

The green button on the 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.

A customer standard file can be defined 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.

The service level gives access to all settings. Enter the PIN code or insert the owner card to access the service level. Leave the service level by removing the owner card or if the access is provided by the PIN code by switching the power to the camera off and on.

The appendix indicates which functions are available at each user level.

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Systems Menu

Files Menu Features

A user of the LDK 100 camera can have access to 15 different files. This number can be extended by using additional scene file smart 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 appendix indicates the functions that are stored in the scene file and those functions that are stored in an operator file.

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 smart card (SCARD1, SCARD2, SCARD3 and SCARD4).

A STANDARD scene file (preselected as either factory or customer defined) is stored in the camera.

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.

Operator files The Files menu also allows the recall of the opererator file stored in the camera (OCAM1) or one of the two operator files (OCARD1 and OCARD2) stored on the smart 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.

Install Menu Features

Gain The gain can be selected in five steps: -, 0, +, ++ and +++. The actual value of the gain in dB can be assigned to these symbols. This is done in the Install menu.

The "-" can be set to -6dB or -3dB. The '0' is always 0dB. The '+' can be set to 6, 9, 12 or 18dB . The '++' can be set to 9, 12, 18 or 24dB. The "+++" can be set to:

30 or 36dB [FT] 30, 36 or 42dB [IT].

Disable camera The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unathorised 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.

Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio function is only available with switchable cameras. Aspect ratio values of 16:9 or 4:3 can be selected. If the loc/ext value is set to Ext, the aspect ratio can be switched by an external signal connected to the Base Station.

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Appendix

Contents

System Menu Structure .................................... A-3

List of System Menu Functions .......................A-17

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Camerahead Software Status 37 A-1

List of Abbreviations ........................................A-19

The appendix contains two types of table listing the contents of the menu system. A list of abbreviations is also included.

The System Menu tables present the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself with additional information in the columns:

• User level column The User level column indicates the functions that are available with different user levels.

• Values column All available choices are listed for a function.

• Blocked if column Lists the conditions that block the function.

• Default column The default column lists the values of the functions when a camera is delivered.

• Files column The File column indicates where the value of the function is stored; in the operator file or in the scene file or not at all.

The second table "List of Systems Menu Functions" contains an alphabetical list of the System menu functions. This table is used to find the menu path to a function and assists in navigating to that function.

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System Menu Structure

MAIN Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

VF >> Lens >> Video >> Install >> Files >> Security >> Diagnostics >> Service >>

0123 S 0123 S

23 S

0123 S

123 S

0123 S

23 S

3 S

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VF Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

VF mon 23S Y,R,G,B - operator Y VF Contour >>

VF Contour 2 3 S On, Off - operator On Level 2 3 S 0..99 VF cont. Off operator 95 Zebra >> Zebra 3 S On,Off 1.5" VF used operator Off zebra mode 3 S Level, band Zebra Off operator Level zebra level (%) 3 S 0..99 Zebra Off operator 90 zebra contrast 3 S 0..99 Zebra Off operator 15

Centre Cross 0123S On,Off - operator Off Safe Area 0123S On,Off - operator Off Audio Bar 0123S On,Off Triax operator Off Box downright 0123S Fltr,Off - operator Off Iris Ind. 0123S On,Off SuperXPander operator Off Focus Ind. 0123S On,Off Zoom Ind. 0123S On,Off - operator Off

4:3 Area 0123S Off,Dot,Shad, Both Marker 0123S Off,43169,14:9

Marker Type 0123S Dot,Shad,Both Ind. White 23S 0..99 - operator 28 Ind. Black 23 S 0..99 - operator 30 Display 23 S On,Time - operator Time Menu Time 3 S 0..10 sec. Display On operator 10 Info Time 3 S 0..20 sec. - operator 5

Rotary Speed

3 S

0..10 - operator 5

No SuperXPander

new Syncmon. Board

and no 16:9

old Syncmon. Board old Syncmon. Board

operator Off

operator Off operator Off

operator Off

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LENS Menu

j1,Fuj2,

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Lens Type Auto Iris

Peak/Average AutoIris Setpoint Mom. Iris Setpoint Manufacturer

Extended iris >>

GainSpeed ExpTimeSpeed Min iris Max iris Min exp time Max Gain (dB) Autoiris const >>

Iris

ain

VTR Switch

0123 S 0123 S On, Off SuperXPander Off

3 S 3 S 3 S

0123 S Fu

3 S

3 S 3 S 3 S 3 S 3 S 3 S

0123 S Alt,Mom No LDK 5411 Off

Std,WA - operator STD

0..99 Auto Iris off scene 65

0..99 - scene 35

0..99 - scene 50 Ang, Can,

0..99 - operator 5

0..99 - operator 4

F5.6, 8, 11, 16 - operator F16.0 F1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6 - operator F2.0 1/100, 1/200, 1/500 - operator 1/500

0..15 (steps of 3) - operator 15dB

5..10 - - -

-Fu

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VIDEO Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Colour filter

Contour >>

Contour S Off, On - scene On Level 3 S 00..99 Contour = Off scene 50 Source Select >> 3 S Y,R,G,RG - scene R+G <more> >> vert cont 3 S 0..99 Contour = Off scene 25 coarse/fine 3 S 0..99 Contour = Off scene 50 Level S 0..99 Contour = Off scene 50 level de noise slicer S 0..99 Contour = Off scene 5 Soft Contour >> Soft Contour 2 3 S Off, On - scene Off Level 2 3 S 0..99 Soft Cont = Off scene 70

Knee Contour 3 Off, 1,2,3,4 scene Off Skin >>

Skin 2 3 S Off, 1, 2, 1+2 - scene Off Auto 2 3 S Off, On Skin = Off or 1+2 - Off View 2 3 S Off, On Skin = Off Off Skin Level 2 3 S 0..99 Skin = Off scene 50 <more> >> width1 Red 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 1 scene 50 width1 Blue 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 1 scene 50 color1 Red 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 1 scene 50 color1 Blue 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 1 scene 50 width2 Red 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 2 scene 50 width2 Blue 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 2 scene 50 color2 Red 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 2 scene 50 color2 Blue 3 S 0..99 Skin <> 2 scene 50 Flare >> Flare S Off, On - scene On Red S 0..99 Flare = Off scene 10 Green S 0..99 Flare = Off scene 15 Blue S 0..99 Flare = Off scene 25 Black >> D

n. Black 2 3 S Off, On Triax - Black strech 3 S 0…99 Blk str = Off scene 99 Master 2 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 <more> >> Red 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 Green 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 Blue 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 Master 3 S 0..99 - scene 50

. S 0..99 Contour = Off scene 40

23 S 00 .. 99 3k2, 5K6, 7K5 or

AWC

scene 50

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VIDEO Menu (continued)

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Gain >>

Red 2 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 Green 2 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 Blue 2 3 S 0..99 - scene 50 Knee >> Knee 2 3 S Off, Auto, Var - scene Off Knee T Slo Point M 3 S 0..99 knee <> var scene 50 <more> >> Knee Limit S 0..99 knee <> var scene 99 Desaturation S Off, On knee=off scene On Desat Level S 0..99 desat = off scene 50 Auto Point S 0..99 knee = auto /off scene 30 Auto Ref S 0..99 knee = auto /off scene 30 Gamma >> Gamma 2 3 S Nom,Low,Pre - scene Nom Master 3 S 0..99 Red 3 S 0..99 Green 3 S 0..99 Blue 3 S 0..99 <more> >>

Curve S Gamma S Gamma,Lin - scene

Matrix >>

Matrix 3 S

R..G S 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene - G..R S 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene - R..B S 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene - B..R S 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene - G..B S 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene - B..G S 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene - Matrix / Gamma S G/M, M/G - scene G/M

White Limit >> White Limit S Off, On - scene On Master S 0..99 Wh.Limit = Off scene 80

e3S Y, NAM - scene Y

e M 3 S 0..99 knee <> var scene 60

amma <> Pre scene 76 amma <> Pre scene 76 amma <> Pre scene 76 amma <> Pre scene 76

BBC04, BBC05, BBC06, ARD, 6xARD, CCIR, RAI

- scene ARD amma

EBU, RAI, BBC ,B/W, SKIN, 1:1,CFL,VAR1, VAR2

- scene Skin

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VIDEO Menu (continued)

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Shadin

Shadin H saw red S 0..99 Shadin H saw H saw blue S 0..99 Shadin H H H V saw red S 0..99 Shadin V saw V saw blue S 0..99 Shadin V V V par blue S 0..99 Shading = Off - 0

reen S 0..99 Shading = Off - 50

ar red S 0..99 Shading = Off - 0 ar green S 0..99 Shading = Off - 0 ar blue S 0..99 Shading = Off - 0

reen S 0..99 Shading = Off - 50

ar red S 0..99 Shading = Off - 0 ar green S 0..99 Shading = Off - 0

S Off, On - scene On

= Off - 50

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INSTALL Menu LDK 5411 Betacam Adapter

(dB)

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Disable Camera 0123 S Off, On - - Off IR receiver 0123 S Off, On - o OnAir Lam Timin

Notch * 0123 S Off, On - o As

select 1 2 3 S 4:3,16:9 non switchable scene 4:3 loc/ext 123 S Loc, Ext non switchable scene Ext

Gain

Gain - Gain + Gain ++ Gain +++

Autowhite S Coltem

Awb s Awb

Quick Smart Touch

* Only available with LDK 5411/10 and LDK 5411/60

* >>

subc. Course 0123 S 0,90,180,270 - o subc. Fine 0123 S 0..99 - o H.

hase 0123 S 0.99 - operator 50

ect Ratio >>

osure >>

htin

Clean Scan >> 1 2 3 S

Cl.Scan Mode 1 2 3 S Normal,Extended IT camera scene Normal Value 123 S See section 5 ’Shooting

Units 123 S Hz, mSec - scene mSec

reset >>

eed S 0..99 - operator 4

ain S 0..99 - operator 10

0123 S Off, On VF<> 7" operator On

123 S -10..+10 Exp.<> 50,60Hz scene 0

- scene -

Screens’

23 S -3, -6 - operator -3dB 23 S 6, 9, 12, 18 - operator 6dB 23 S 9, 12 ,18, 24 - operator 12dB 23 S 30, 36 (42 for IT onl

123

S On, Off not installed - On

-o <>AW

erator Off

erator 0 erator 50

erator Off

erator 30dB

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INSTALL Menu LDK 5400 Triax Adapter

(dB)

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Disable Camera 0123 S Off, On - - Off IR receiver 0123 S Off, On - o OnAir Lam Intercom 0123 S 0..99 - o

SideTone 0123 S 0..99 - o Cam. Mic Gain 0123 S 0dB, 40dB - o Cam. Mic Power 0123 S Off, On - o

Audio >>

Gain dB 1 2 3 S

HP filter 1 2 3 S Off, On - o

Timin

subc. Course 0123 S 0,90,180,270 old encoder o subc. Fine 0123 S 0..99 old encoder o

hase 0123 S 0.99 old encoder operator 50

Notch 0123 S Off, On old encoder o

ect Ratio >>

select 1 2 3 S 4:3,16:9 non switchable scene 4:3 loc/ext 123 S Loc, Ext non switchable scene Ext

osure >>

htin

Clean Scan >> 1 2 3 S

Cl.Scan Mode 1 2 3 S Normal,Extended IT camera scene Normal Value 123 S See section 5 ’Shooting

Units 123 S Hz, mSec - scene mSec

Gain

Gain - Gain + Gain ++ Gain +++

Autowhite S Coltem

Awb s Awb

Quick Smart Touch

reset >>

eed S 0..99 - operator 4

ain S 0..99 - operator 10

0123 S Off, On VF<> 7" operator On

-22,-28,-34,-40,-46,-52, 58,-64

123 S -10..+10 Exp.<> 50,60Hz scene 0

Screens’

23 S -3, -6 - operator -3dB 23 S 6, 9, 12, 18 - operator 6dB 23 S 9, 12 ,18, 24 - operator 12dB 23 S 30, 36 (42 for IT onl

123

S On, Off not installed - On

- operator -22

- scene -

-o <>AW

erator Off

erator 50 erator 50 erator 40dB erator Off

erator Off

erator 0 erator 50

erator Off

erator 30dB

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INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter

(dB)

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Disable Camera 0123 S Off, On - - Off IR receiver 0123 S Off, On - o OnAir Lam Intercom >>

Side tone 1 2 3 S 0…99 - o Cam. Mic 1 2 3 S On,Off Cam. Mic=On o Cam. Mic Gain 1 2 3 S 0dB,40dB - o Cam. Mic Power 1 2 3 S On,Off - o Cam. Production 1 2 3 S Off,Left,Ri Cam. En Cam. Pro Cam. Track 123 S Off,Left,Ri Cam. Track level 1 2 3 S 0…99 - o Track Mic To 1 2 3 S Off,Cam,En Track Mic Gain 1 2 3 S 0dB,40dB - o Track Mic Power 1 2 3 S On,Off - o Track Source 1 2 3 S Side,En Cam. Mic To 1 2 3 S CH1,CH2 - o

Audio >>

Audio 1 Gain 1 2 3 S

Audio 1 HPF 1 2 3 S On,Off - o

Audio 2 Gain 1 2 3 S

Audio 2 HPF 1 2 3 S On,Off - o

Timin

subc. Coarse 3 S 0, 90, 180, 270 - o subc. Fine 3 S 0..99 - o H.

Notch 3 S Off, On - o As

ect Ratio >>

select 1 2 3 S 4:3,16:9 scene 4:3 loc/ext 123 S Loc, Ext scene Ext

Letter Box 1 2 3 S Off,16:11,16:10,16:9

osure >>

htin

Clean Scan >> 1 2 3 S

Cl.Scan Mode 1 2 3 S Normal,Extended - scene Normal Value 123 S See section 5 ’Shooting

Units 123 S Hz, mSec - scene mSec

Gain

Gain - Gain + Gain ++ Gain +++ (dB) 2 3 S 30, 36 - operator 18dB

eneerin

ram 123 S Off,Left,Right,Both - operator Off

hase 3 S 0..99 - operator 50

reset >>

0123 S Off, On VF<> 7" operator On

ht,Both - operator Off

123 S Off,Left,Right,Both - operator Off

ht,Both - operator Off

,Prod,All - operator Off

-o

-22,-28,-34,-40,-46,-52, 58,-64

>> old encoder

123 S -10..+10 Exp.<> 50,60Hz scene 0

Screens’

23 S -3, -6 - operator -3dB 23 S 6, 9, 12, 18 - operator 6dB 23 S 9, 12 ,18, 24 - operator 12dB

- operator -22

Old Syncmon.

Board and no

LDK 200

- scene -

erator Off

erator 50 erator Off erator 40dB erator Off

erator 50

erator 40dB erator Off erator Side erator CH1

erator Off

erator 0 erator 50

erator Off

-Off

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INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter (continued)

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Autowhite >> Coltemp<>AW

Awb s Awb

Quick Smart Touch TP/Aux video Tracker Channel * 0123 S Inter, Priva - o

Prog Channel * 0123 S Inter, Priva - operator Inter

* If a LDK 4500 Basestation is used this item is only an indication of the Basestation settings.

eed S 0..99 - operator 4

ain S 0..99 - operator 10

123

S On, Off not installed - On S TP, Aux

No LDK4500

Basestation

erator Inter

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FILES Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Store scenefile

File select 2 3 S SCAM1..4, SCARD 1..4 - - -

Store 2 3 S Exec - - -

Recall scenefile

File select 2 3 S STANDARD, SCAM1..4,

Recall 2 3 S Exec - - -

Store o

File select 1 2 3 S OCAM 1, OCARD 1..2 - - Store 123 S Exec - - -

Recall o

File select 1 2 3 S STANDARD, OCAM 1,

Recall 123 S Exec - - -

Attributes

File select 2 3 S available files - - File name 2 3 S --- Attribute 2 3 S R/W, R no card - R/W

Standard files

Standard settin Li Ni Fluorescent 2 3 S Exec - - - Extreme contrast 2 3 S Exec - - - Creative -- S S HI film 2 3 S Exec - - - HI film + skin 2 3 S Exec - - - LO Film 2 3 S Exec - - - LO film + skin 2 3 S Exec - - - Se Matchin LDK9x + LDK10 2 3 S Exec - - - DVW-xxx 2 3 S Exec - - - HL-xxx 2 3 S Exec - - - Standard settings 2 3 S Exec - - -

er. file

s23S Exec - - -

htin

ht 2 3 S Exec - - -

ort warm colour 2 3 S Exec - - - ort interview 2 3 S Exec - - -

ia film 2 3 S Exec - - -

---

SCARD 1..4

---

OCARD 1..2

>> not installed

---

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SECURITY Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Installed Level

Run Hours

s ago23S 0 ... 30 - 0

Da Set Time >> Hour 2 3 S 0 … 23 - Minute 2 3 S 0 … 59 - Set Date >> - Year 2 3 S 0 … 99 - Month 2 3 S 1 … 12 - Da

PIN code

Four di

Customer files

Store cust. Scene 0123 S Exec - Store cust. O Store cust. VTR 0123 S Exec no DVCPRO

Green Button

Standard 0123 S Factor Scene file 0123 S On,Off - On O VTR file 0123 S On,Off no DVCPRO Off

its

er 0123 S Exec -

erator file 0123 S On,Off - On

>> no owner card,

0123 S

>> no owner card,

23 S user0..user3 no owner card,

no PIN

23 S 1 … 31 - 0

no PIN

0000 … 9999 - - 0000

no PIN

/Customer - Factor

-u3

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DIAGNOSTICS Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Communication >> LDK 5411

Base Station 2 3 S Ok, NotOk - - OCP 2 3 S Ok, NotOk - - MCP 2 3 S Ok, NotOk - - -

Ada

tor Type 23 S Triax, DVCPRO, ..... - - -

Sensor T Sensor Volta Shutter Run 23 S Run, Sto Front Power 23 S Ok, NotOk - - - Green carrier 23 S Ok, NotOk - - - Cam. 12nc 23 S ... - - - Cam. Version S ... - - - Cam. Status 23 S ... - - - Cam. Boot ver. 23 S ... - - - Cam. FPGA ver. 23 S ... Ada Ada Adapter Status 23 S ...

e 23 S IT,ITW,FT,DPM - - -

e 23 S Ok, NotOk - - -

IT sensor - -

---

ter 12nc 23 S ...

ter Version S ...

LDK 5411 - LDK 5411 - LDK 5411 - -

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SERVICE Menu

Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default

Sawtooth Sawt Select ViPr Test LPC Chroma Calibrations

Video ADC Sawtooth PreProc 3200K 3200K reset Pulse comp White shading

Calib. Params

Tolerance (0.1%)

Shutter phase Log Data

Dump Log Data Clear lo

Data

3 S 3 S

0123 S

Off, On - - Off PrPr, Asic - - PrPr Int/Ext - - Int

Off, On - - On

Off, On old encoder - On

Off, Run - - Off

Cust,Fact - - Fact

Off, Run - - Run

1..25 - - 3

-30..+30 IT Sensor - 0

Exec - - -

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List of System Menu Functions

Function Path in Menu Function Path in Menu

Adaptor

12nc Diagnostics Type Diagnostics Version Diagnostics

Software Status Diagnostics Aspect Ratio select Install \ Asp Ratio Aspect Ratio source Install \ Asp Ratio Audio

Gain Install \ Audio

HP filter Install \ Audio

Bar switch VF Auto Iris switch Lens Auto Iris setpoint Lens Auto White speed Install \ Auto White Auto White gain Install \ Auto White

Base Station Diagnostics \ Communication Black

Dynamic Black Video \ Black

level Video \ Black \ Master

level Blue Video \ Black \ more

level Green Video \ Black \ more

level Red Video \ Black \ more

Stretch level Video \ Black

Calibrations Service Camera

12nc Diagnostics

Boot version Diagnostics

FPGA Diagnostics

Matching Files \ Standard Files

Mic. Gain Install

Mic. Phantom Install

Software Status Diagnostics

Version Diagnostics Communication Diagnostics Contour

Auto Skin select Video \ Skin

Coarse/Fine level Video \ Contour \ more

level Video \ Contour

level Depend Video \ Contour \ more

Knee Contour switch Video

Noise Slicer Video \ Contour \ more

Skin Contour Video \ Skin

Skin Contour level Video \ Skin

Skin Contour param. Video \ Skin \ more

Skin Contour select Video \ Skin

Skin Contour view Video \ Skin

Soft Contour level Video \ Soft \ Contour

Soft Contour switch Video \ Soft \ Contour

Source select Video \ Contour

Vertical level Video \ Contour \ more

VF Contour VF \ VF Contour

Creative settings Files \ Standard Files Customer Standard file

store Scene file Security \ Customer files store Oper. file Security \ Customer files store VTR file Security \ Customer files Green Button select Security \ Green Button

Disable Camera Install Dynamic black Video \ Black

Exposure time lighting Install \ Exposure Exposure time var Install \ Exposure Extended Iris param. Lens \ Extended Iris

File Attributes Files Filter Settings Colour Video \ Colour filter Flare switch Video \ Flare Flare parameters Video \ Flare Front Power Diagnostics

Gain

Blue Video \ Gain Green Video \ Gain Red Video \ Gain level presets Install \ Gain \ Preset

Gamma

Curve select Video \ Gamma \ more level Blue Video \ Gamma level Green Video \ Gamma level Master Video \ Gamma level Red Video \ Gamma

switch Video \ Gamma \ more Green Button settings Security Green Carrier

Installed User Level Security Intercom side tone Install Iris

Peak/Average level Lens

Set Point level Lens IR receiver switch Install

Knee

Contour switch Video \ Knee Contour

Master point Video \ Knee

Master slope Video \ Knee

select source Video \ Knee

parameters Video \ Knee \ more

switch Video \ Knee

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Function Path in Menu Function Path in Menu

Leaking Pixel Control Service Lens

Extended iris Lens Time speed Lens Auto Iris switch Lens Auto Iris Setpoint Lens Extended Iris Lens Manufacturer Lens mom. Iris Setpoint Lens Iris Peak/Average Lens Type Lens

Lighting conditions Files \ Standard Files

Marker VF Marker Type VF Matrix select Video \ Matrix Matrix parameters Video \ Matrix Master black Video \ Black MCP Diagnostics \ Communication

OCP Diagnostics \ Communication On Air lamp switch Install \ On Air Lamp Operator file recall Files \ Recall oper. file Operator file store Files \ Oper. file

PIN code Security

Quick Smart Touch Install \ Quick Smart Touch

Recall Scene file Files Recall Oper. file Files Run Hours settings Security Rotary speed VF

Tally Light switch Install Tolerance Service \ Calib. Params

User level select Security \ Installed level

4:3 Area type VF Audio Bar switch VF Contour level VF \ VF Contour Contour switch VF \ VF Contour Centre Cross switch VF Focus ind. switch VF Iris Indicator switch VF Info time VF Menu time VF Rotary speed VF Safe Area switch VF Text Display time VF Zebra switch VF Zebra parameters VF Zoom ind. switch VF

ViPr Test select Service

White Limit switch Video \ White Limit White Limit Master Video \ White Limit

Zebra

Contrast VF \ Zebra level VF \ Zebra mode VF \ Zebra switch VF \ Zebra

Sawtooth switch Service Scene file recall switch Files \ Recall Scenefile Scene file store switch Files \ Store Scenefile Skin Contour Video \ Skin Sensor Type Diagnostics Sensor Voltage Diagnostics Shading parameters Video \ Shading Shading switch Video \ Shading Shutter Run Diagnostics Shutter phase Service Standard files Files Standard Settings Files \ Standard Files Store Scene file Files Store oper. file Files Soft Contour Video \ Soft Contour Software status Diagnostics

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List of Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning

adap adapter agc automatic gain control awb automatic white balance

bal balance

cam camera ch channel cont contour ctemp colour temperature ctl control track longitudinal cus customer

df drop frame dyn dynamic

exec execute exp exposure ext external ext extended

flt filter fr front frm frame f-run free run

hd head hr hour

ind indicator info information interv interview intv interview ir infra-red

lvl level

ocam camera operator file

ocard smart card operator file

op operation

oper operator

outp output

ovl overload

pin personal indentification number

r/w read/write

re rear

repl replay

r-run record run

rst reset

sawt sawtooth

scam camera scene file

scard smart card scene file

sec second

sel select

srch search

st stereo

std standard

str stretch

tc time code

tm timer

ub user bits

unbal unbalanced

und underload

var variable

ver version

vert vertical

vf viewfinder

man manual max maximum mic microphone min minute min minimum mom momentary mon monitor nam non-additive mix

nd neutral density ndf no drop frame

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wa wide angle

wh white

wrn warning

wrx wireless receiver

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Technicolor - Thomson 5400LDK User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this Manual

Introduction

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 1-1

Technology

Smart Card

Features

Important Precautions

Assembling the Units

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 2-1

Transport Case

Lens

1.5-inch Viewfinder

1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories

Other Viewfinders

Zoom Controls

Microphone

Tripod Adapter Plate

SuperXPander

Local Control Panel

local control panel

Shoulder Pad

Script board

Top Light

Configurations

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 3-1

Basic Configurations

Location of Controls and Functions

Location of Controls and Functions

Power Supply

Security and Access

Video Functions

Monitoring Functions

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Indicators

Audio

Intercom

Control Functions

Auxilary Functions

Shooting

Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 5-1

Using the Camera

Standard settings

Colour Bar

Optical filter selection

Gain selection

Colour temperature selection

Auto-White Balance

Shooting Screens

Exposure Time

Using the Menu System

Introduction

Systems Menu

Appendix

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Camerahead Software Status 37 A-1

System Menu Structure

List of System Menu Functions

List of Abbreviations