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High Speed Camera System
Operator’s Manual
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EN60065
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LDK 23HS MkII
Portable EFP - Studio High Speed Camera system
Operator's Manual
Contents
About this Manual ................................................. ii
Introduction ...................................................... 1-1
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
Features ............................................................ 1-3
Important Precautions ........................................ 1-4
Assembling the Units....................................... 2-1
Transport Case .................................................. 2-2
Lens ................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder ............................................. 2-4
Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder ..... 2-7
Other viewfinders ............................................... 2-8
Microphone ........................................................ 2-9
Camera Tripod ................................................. 2-10
Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-11
SuperXpander .................................................. 2-12
Shoulder Pad ................................................... 2-13
Scriptboard ...................................................... 2-13
Top Light .......................................................... 2-14
Configurations ................................................. 3-1
Single camera triax mode .................................. 3-2
Multiple camera mode ........................................ 3-3
High Speed Recording ........................................ 3-4
High speed system compatibility ...................... 3-5
Required Software Configurations ...................... 3-6
Other Control Features ....................................... 3-7
Two-wire Data Control Bus ................................. 3-7
Video Routing .................................................... 3-8
Audio/Intercom Routing ...................................... 3-9
Location of Controls and Functions ............... 4-1
Power Supply ..................................................... 4-2
Video Functions ................................................. 4-3
Monitoring Functions .......................................... 4-5
Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-7
Viewfinder Indicators .......................................... 4-8
Control Functions ............................................... 4-9
Audio / Intercom .............................................. 4-10
Auxiliary Functions .......................................... 4-12
CPU output Functions ...................................... 4-13
Shooting ........................................................... 5-1
Using the Camera .............................................. 5-2
Standard settings ............................................... 5-2
Colour Bar .......................................................... 5-3
Gain selection .................................................... 5-3
Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4
Colour temperature selection .............................. 5-4
Auto-White Balance ........................................... 5-5
Clean Scan ........................................................ 5-5
Artificial light conditions ..................................... 5-6
Operating the Menu System ............................ 6-1
Introduction ........................................................ 6-2
Systems Menu................................................... 6-3
Appendix ..........................................................A-1
Menu Structure ................................................. A-3
Operate Menu ................................................ A-3
Setup Menu ................................................... A-4
VF/Lens Menu ............................................... A-6
Install Menu................................................... A-7
Diagnostic Menu ............................................ A-8
Files Menu .................................................... A-8
List of Menu Functions...................................... A-9
02.35.1 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS camera System i
About this Manual
This Operator's Manual is part of a complete
documentation set for the camera system which also
includes an Installation and Service Manual.
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed
description of how to operate the LDK 23HS mkII EFP
- Studio Camera. It provides the information necessary
to use the camera system in different configurations
and with various attachments. With this manual it is
possible to discover the operating features of the
camera system and so use it to its full potential. The
manual should be used together with the camera
system 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
system, as a simple procedural guide to those who
wish to setup and start shooting immediately, and as
a reference work to be consulted as required during the
long life of the camera system.
Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions
This section shows the physical location of the controls
and connectors on the camera system. 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 system.
Section 5: Shooting
This section contains information on the practical use
of the camera system using the viewfinder display and
the switches at the front and front-left to control the
camera.
Section 6: Operating the Menu System
Because the LDK 23HS mkII 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.
Appendix
The appendix contains a list of the menu functions
available on the camera.
Structure of this manual
The manual is divided into six sections and an appendix:
Section 1: Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the
LDK 23HS mkII camera system and how this translates
into a practical, useable camera system. It lists the
main features of the camera system 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 system and on how
accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of
the camera system. The mounting of accessories and
packing for transport is also explained.
Section 3: Configurations
The LDK 23HS mkII is a multi-functional camera
system and this section describes the various ways
that it can be used in a studio system with other
cameras. 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.
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Section 1
Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 23HS mkII camera system and how this
translates into a practical, useable camera system. It lists the main features of the camera system
and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it.
Contents
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
Features ............................................................ 1-3
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 1-1
Important Precautions ........................................ 1-4
Technology
The LDK 23HS mkII is a lightweight EFP/Studio high
speed camera system which uses 2/3" frame transfer
sensors with Dynamic Pixel Management (DPM).
Super Slow Motion
Unique live slow motion capability. The LDK 23 HS
mkII scans at three time the normal rate. Instead of
scanning at 50 Hz for PAL and 60 Hz for NTSC the LDK
23HS mkII scans at 150 Hz for PAL and 180 Hz for
NTSC.
Various preset settings for artificial light conditions
ensure a slow motion picture without pulsing light
effects.
Sensor technique
Frame Transfer Dynamic Pixel Management allows
the format of the sensors to be switched between 4:3
and 16:9 aspect ratio at the touch of a switch without
loss of horizontal resolution. The 1000 pixels per line
in both formats ensures that there is no loss in
horizontal viewing angle.
Another aspect of the 2/3" DPM sensors is that there
is no loss of vertical resolution between formats. They
have a highlight compression/dynamic range of 400%
and a high linear sensitivity over all camera lens
apertures. The frame transfer technology ensures that
there is no lag nor smear.
Advanced Triax Features
The Triax system allows remote control of camera up
to a distance of 800 meters (1000 meter with minor
performance degration). The Triax system uses YUV
transmission.
The communication facilities provide for two-wire or
four-wire high quality intercom signals.
The LDK 23 HS mkII is compatible with the existing
Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions Series 9000
Universal Camera Control system. Base station outputs
include triple and normal scan serial digital video
signals.
SuperXPander
The optional LDK 4482 SuperXpander enables the
camera to be used with large lenses so extending the
camera's use in studio and EFP situations.
The Intelligent Continuous Automatics facility provides
automatic control of black levels and black shading.
Each DPM sensor has two lines of sensor elements
that are protected from incoming light and therefore
give a true indication of black. The black reference
signal that they provide is used in the camera
preprocessor circuits to monitor temperature changes
which, if not corrected, would alter the black level. In
this way continuous automatic correction is applied
without operator intervention.
Film-like characteristics
To achieve film-like quality it is necessary to emulate
the softly limiting S-shaped transfer characteristics of
film. This is done by compressing the TV camera's
near linear characteristics above a certain point, the
knee. The pivoting knee circuit of the LDK 23HS mkII
camera system adapts both the knee point and the
compression ratio according to the highlight content of
the picture. Significant highlights lower the knee point
to give more room for compression, while minor
highlights only affect the upper part of the transfer
characteristic. Signals below the knee point remain
unaffected. As a result, compression is only applied
where necessary and in proportion to the highlight, and
the pictures obtained have true film-like quality.
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Features
• Triple speed scanning for superb slow motion replay.
• Instant replay through almost any disk based slowmotion system.
• Various preset settings for artificial light conditions
ensure a slow motion picture without pulsing light
effects.
• 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 wide
angle convertors required.
• Simple no-compromise switching between 4:3 and
16:9 - future proof concept with no later upgrades
needed for either camera or lenses.
• Automatic selection of correct viewfinder mode for
4:3 and 16:9.
• Intelligent Continuous Automatic black levels, black
shading and video levels - no setup time required.
• Highlight compression with a dynamic range of up to
400%.
• International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.
• 6-position standard filter wheel cassette,
exchangeable.
• Low centre of gravity and optical path for ease of
production use.
• Short, lightweight portable camera with integrated
triax system for EFP use.
• Extensive two-wire or four-wire intercom to
international standards.
• Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches
• Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera
functions
• Clear scan feature allows capture of computer and
other monitor pictures.
• Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 800
meters (1000 meters with minor performance
degration).
• Digital RS 232 data transmission over triax system
for robotics and other applications.
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 1-3
Important Precautions
To ensure continual high performance from the LDK
23HS mkII camera take the following precautions into
consideration:
Avoid very damp places. If the
environment is wet or damp a
raincover must be used to protect it.
Do not subject the unit to severe
shocks or vibration.
Do not expose the camera to
extremes of temperature.
Do not leave the unit in direct
sunlight or close to heating
appliances for extended periods.
Do not allow sunlight to shine into
the viewfinder.
Avoid extreme highlights as these
can cause various kinds of optical
reflections.
Warnings
If the LDK 23HS mkII is in a wet or damp environment,
a raincover must be used to protect it for personal
safety reasons (EN60065). The raincover LDK6988/
00 protects the camera according to safety specification EN60529 up to level IPX3 (spraying water).
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Section 2
Assembling the Units
Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera system and on how
accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera system. The mounting of
accessories and packing for transport is also explained.
Contents
Transport Case .................................................. 2-2
Lens ................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder ............................................. 2-4
Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder ..... 2-7
Other viewfinders ............................................... 2-8
Microphone ........................................................ 2-9
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Camera Tripod ................................................. 2-10
Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-11
SuperXpander .................................................. 2-12
Shoulder Pad ................................................... 2-13
Scriptboard ...................................................... 2-13
Top Light .......................................................... 2-14
Transport Case
THS 1368
It is important to protect your camera against damage
when transporting it. To do this, a transport case is
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. Do not forget to secure
the straps around the items to keep them in place.
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Lens
LDK23HS
1 2
HIGH SPEED
LDK23HS
mk II
SUPER SLOW MOTION
6
5
4
3
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. Clip the lens cable into the clip (5) provided.
THS1370
Caution
Do not attach a lens weighting more
than 5 kg to the camera without a support.
Caution
Do not attach a lens to the Viewfinder
connector (6).
Note
Always mount the dust protection cap when the
lens is not connected to the camera.
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1.5-inch Viewfinder
Mounting the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder
1
2
To mount the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed
as follows:
a. Loosen retaining screw (1) of viewfinder support
bracket (2) at the front of the camera handle.
b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support
bracket.
c. Tighten the support bracket retaining screw (1)
by turning it clockwise so that the viewfinder is
mounted securely to the support.
d. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder
connector (3) at the right side of the camera.
e. Clip the viewfinder cable into the clips (4)
provided.
HIGH SPEED
LDK23HS mk II
3
SUPER SLOW MOTION
5
4
THS 1372
Note
When dismounting the viewfinder push in retaining
clip (5) on the slide to remove the viewfinder from
the support bracket (2).
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Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder
2
3
The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be
adjusted to suit your requirements:
a. Loosen the support bracket retaining screw (1).
b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to
the desired position.
c. Tighten the support bracket retaining screw (1).
The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can
be rotated vertically.
1
5
THS 1374
4
The length of the eyepiece tube (2) can also be
adjusted by loosening securing lever (3) and moving
the tube back or forward.
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button
(4) below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free
of the associated clip (5). The display can now be
seen from further away.
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Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder
1
The front-back position of the viewfinder can be
adjusted to suit your requirements:
a. Loosen the viewfinder front-to-back positioning
lever (1).
b. Slide de viewfinder longitudinally to the most
convient position for viewing.
c. Tighten the viewfinder front-back posititioning lever
(1).
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Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder
Wide angle ocular Anti-misting Optic
2
3
3
2
1
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 Wide Angle
Ocular LDK 6108/10. To fit a wide angle eyepiece
proceed as follows:
a. Hold the eyepiece securely.
b. Press the button (1) below the eyepiece tube and
swing it free of the bottom clip (2).
c. Press the button (3) above the eyepiece tube and
remove the eyepiece.
d. Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips (2)
ensuring that it clicks into place.
1
If the camera is used in damp conditions or if the
viewfinder picture is obscured by condensation on the
eyepiece, it is recommended that you fit the Antimisting Optic LDK 6108/90 in front of the eyepiece. To
fit an anti-misting optic proceed as follows:
a. Remove the rubber ring (1) securing the bellows
2
to the eyepiece.
b. Remove the bellows (2).
c. Screw the anti-misting optic (3) onto the eyepiece.
d. Secure the bellows (2) to the eyepiece using the
rubber ring (1).
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Other viewfinders
SUPER SLO
W MO
TION
HIGH SPEED
LDK23HS
mk II
5-inch viewfinder
1
HIGH SPEED
LDK23HS
mk II
SUPER SLO
W MO
TION
3
2
In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch
viewfinder LDK 4309/15/16/55/56 is used instead of
the 1.5-inch viewfinder. The 5-inch viewfinder is
mounted in the slot (1) at the top-rear of the camera
head. The viewfinder cable is connected to the
viewfinder connector (2) at the right side of the camera.
The cable is placed in the clips (3).
For full information on the optional 5-inch viewfinder
refer to the User's Guide supplied with the viewfinder.
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Microphone
1
2
mk II
N
HIGH SPEED
MOTIO
W
LDK23 -
PER SLO
SU
01
02
3
To attach a microphone, the LDK 8330/00 for example,
to the camera proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the retaining screw (1) of the microphone
support bracket (2) on the viewfinder and open.
b. Place the microphone into the support bracket (2).
c. Close the bracket and tighten the microphone
bracket retaining screw (1).
d. Connect the microphone cable to audio connector
1 or 2 at the rear of the camera.
e. Clip the microphone cable into the slot (3) in the
handle of the camera.
Other microphones can also be used, however, ensure
that the phantom power and the sensitivity are set
correctly for the type of microphone in use. Refer to
the installation manual for more information on
selecting the phantom power supply. The audio level
is selected using the camera control system (refer to
Section 6).
THS 1379
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Camera Tripod
3
2
To mount the optional tripod adapter LDK 5031/00
onto the tripod and the camera onto the tripod adapter
proceed as follows:
a. Secure the tripod adapter (1) to the tripod wedge
plate using the screws supplied with the tripod.
Screws with threads of 3/8 inch, M4 or M8 can be
used with the tripod plate. Use two screws if
possible to ensure a secure mount.
b. Mount the two plates on the tripod.
c. Clip the front of the camera in under the lip (2) at
the front of the tripod plate and firmly push the
camera downwards and forwards until it clicks into
place.
d. Push lever (3) in the lock direction until the camera
is set firmly.
Caution
Failure to attach the camera to the
tripod plate in the correct manner could
result in an unsecured camera. Ensure that it
1
1
2
clicks into place.
To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as
follows:
a. Press the red locking lever (1) against release
handle (2) on the tripod adapter and hold.
b. Pull the release handle (2) forward.
c. The camera will spring free of the tripod adapter.
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Rain and Off-use Cover
STD file
Gain
AWB
Bars
Col
temp
T
file
CLS
STD
ars
B
B
AW
Filter
ain
G
ol
C
p
tem
The rain and off-use cover LDK 6989/00 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.
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SuperXpander
AWB
Bars
STD file
Gain
Filter
D file
T
S
ars
B
r
lte
Fi
WB
A
Gain
The SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK 23HS
mkII 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 large lens adapter for
more information on mounting the camera and other
units to the large lens adapter as well as information
on the additional functions of the adapter.
THS 1383
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Shoulder Pad
Scriptboard
3
2
1
To mount another type of shoulder pad proceed as
follows:
a. Remove the two screws (1) securing the shoulder
pad to the camera.
b. Slide the lip (2) of the new shoulder pad under the
triangular bracket (3). Use the two screws (1) to
secure it in place.
3
1
4
THS 1385
2
To mount the scriptboard LDK 6985/15 onto the
camera proceed as follows:
a. Secure the scriptboard to the top-rear of the camera
with the retaining screw (1).
b. Connect scriptboard light cable to the scriptlight
connector (2) at the rear of the camera.
Caution
Ensure that the scriptlight does not
use more than 3W of power.
The scriptlight is switched on and off, and the intensity
is varied with the knob (3) at the rear of the scriptboard.
The retaining rings and clip (4) can be screwed onto
the right and left side resp. if required.
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