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High Speed Camera System

Operator’s Manual

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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.

ii Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 02.35.1

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

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2-1

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

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

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

SUPER SLOW MOTION

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

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.

THS 1374

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.

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2-5

Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder

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

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.

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

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

HIGH SPEED

LDK23HS

mk II

SUPER SLO

W MO

TION

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

mk II

HIGH SPEED

MOTIO W

LDK23 -

PER SLO

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).

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Camera Tripod

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

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

file

CLS

STD

ars

Filter

ain

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.

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2-11

SuperXpander

AWB

Bars

STD file

Gain

Filter

D file T

ars

r lte

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.

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Shoulder Pad

Scriptboard

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.

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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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Top Light

To mount a toplight on the camera, proceed as follows: a. Raise the recessed bracket (1) by tightening screw

(2).

b. Screw or slide the toplight onto the bracket (1) and

lock the toplight.

c. Adjust the angle of the bracket (1) by loosening or

tightening the screw (2).

d. When no toplight is mounted, loosen screw (2) to

lower the bracket (1) for a smooth handgrip.

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Section 3

Configurations

The LDK 23HS mkII is a multi-functional camera 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/intercom signal paths through the system.

Contents

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

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3-1

Other Control Features ....................................... 3-7

Two-wire Data Control Bus ................................. 3-7

Video Routing .................................................... 3-8

Audio/Intercom Routing ...................................... 3-9

Single camera triax mode

Two-wire data cable,

maximum length:

350 m (1,150 ft.)

LDK 23HS mkII

THS 1387

Triax cable,

maximum length:

800 m with 14 mm cable

(1000 m with minor

performance degradation)

This configuration is the single camera Triax (Remote) mode. In this case the camera is connected to a CPU via a Triax cable which can have a maximum length of 800 m with 14mm cable (1000 m with minor performance degradation). The CPU provides the power supply for the camera via the Triax cable. The CPU receives its power from the AC mains supply. The Triax cable carries R-Y, Y and B-Y video signals, two audio signals and intercom signals from the camera head to the CPU. It also carries external video signals, and intercom signals from the CPU to the camera.

CPU

LDK 4058

Camera Processing Unit HS mkII

Mains

AC power supply

Series 9000 THOMSONOCP

Pan lock

Cam pwr

OCP pwr

Gen lock

Camera

Triax

Base St

Non standard

Exposure Gamma Monitoring

Preset

60 Hz

50 Hz

Var

Nom

Sup

Lin

1/200 1/500

CVBS

1/1000

Seq

Variable

Saturation

Wh clipBlk strBlk strSawGamma Flare

Operational

Contour Var

Knee

Lev depVar Bars Contour

Slope

Auto Auto wh Auto blk

Point

Col Temp GainFilter

1/Clr

Aw 1

Aw 2

7500 K

5600 K

5 6

3200 K 7 8/Cap

Gain

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

mains

Black

Iris

Auto iris F-Number

On air

Scene file

Free

Standard

Store

Call

Control

V-level Level

Panel

OCP

Centre

Extender

Range

Cam select

115

Preview

Master black

Mains of OCP

AC power supply

Remote control of the camera when used in the Triax mode is achieved by a remote control panel of the Series 9000 Control System. This can be an operational control panel (OCP) connected to the CPU. The data communication between camera and CPU is carried over the Triax cable. The control panel can also be connected directly to the camera.

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Filt

Multiple camera mode

LDK 200

Clear

ND1/4

Star 4P

ND1/16

Star 6P

ND1/64

Soft Focus

VTR

Ext.

Std.

Save

Iris

File

P we

Power

LDK 23HS mkII

LDK 20

Data Cable (2-wire)

350 m (1,150 ft)

(2-wire)

Maximum

Length

Operational Control Panels

MCP II

LDK4609

Base Station

Smart card

Aux

Triax Cable

Tracker

2,400 m (7,875 ft) with 14 mm cable

Maximum

Length

LDK 4500

Prod

Prog

THOMSON

Cam +Floor

Eng

Camera Base Station

Data Cable

CPU

LDK 4058 mkII

e l

i f TD S

s r a B

er t l i

F WB A

n i Ga

1000 m (3281 ft) with minor

performance degradation

Triax Cable

Maximum

Length

800 m (2,625 ft)

with 14 mm cable

Camera Processing Unit HS mkII

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

mains

Data Cable

Base Station

LDK 4500

Prod

Prog

THOMSON

Cam +Floor

Triax Cable

Maximum

Length 2,400 m (7,875 ft) with 14 mm cable

Eng

Camera Base Station

This configuration is the multiple camera Triax mode. The camera is connected to a CPU as in the single camera Triax mode. The data bus is looped-through from CPU to CPU's, Base Stations, OCP's and MCP. The OCP's (Operational Control Panels) are used to control the cameras and a MCP (master Control Panel) can also be connected to extend the control facilities.

The LDK 20 and LDK 200 studio cameras are of course ideal companions for the LDK 23HS mkII, however, other cameras of the Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions family such as the LDK 10p, the LDK20P and the LDK 100 can also be included in this configuration.

MCP

LDK 4607

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Note

A maximum of 15 looped-trough standard camera

systems in one chain can be handeld, however, in a

multiple system the load of a LDK 23 HS (mkII) is

twice the load of a standard camera so with level 1

communication software the system can handle a

maximum of 8 LDK23 HS (mkII) camera's.

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High Speed Recording

LDK 23HS mkII

Operational Control Panels

OCP

LDK4628

Master Control Panels

MCP II

LDK4609

Camera Processing Unit HS mkII

Analoque Standard Outputs Normal Scan RGB, YUV (used for live and CVBS (for monitoring)

CPU

LDK 4058 mkII

CAM ON

ON AIR

OCP

LDK 4629

MCP

LDK 4607

CABLE TEST

mains

Digital Standard Output, SDI 270 Mb/s Normal Scan (Used for PGM)

Digital Triple Scan For High Speed 3x SDI 270 Mb/s

REMOTE

RS 422

Multi-Channel

Ph1,2 and 3

Disk Recorder for

Super Live Slow Motion

Standard PGM Output 270 Mb/s (Used for Slow Motion)

Composite Output (Used for monitoring)

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High speed system compatibility

Camera Processing Unit HS mkII

THS 1387

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

23 HSmkII CPU LDK 4058 mkII version

Camera Processing Unit

THS 1387

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

23 HS mkII CPU LDK 4058 mkI version

Camera Processing Unit HS mkII

THS 1387

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

23 HS mkI CPU LDK 4058 mkII version

mains

= 23 HS mkII operation

23 HS mkI operation

Camera Processing Unit

THS 1387

23 HS mkI CPU LDK 4058 mkI version

Compatibility with the previous version of the LDK 23 HS is guaranteed, with some limitations of functionality and performance.

Only the combination of the LDK 23 HS mkII and the LDK 4058 mkII CPU supports the mkII flicker reduction system. The mkI Auto Lighting funktion is available if other combinations are used. The less sophisticated mkI Auto Lighting funktion is used for adjusting the video level of the entire image, based on the average video level of three fields.

CABLE TEST

CAM ON

ON AIR

mains

23 HS mkI operation

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Required Software Configurations

Minimum configuration series 9000 parts

System part 12NC software Status software

Camera Head 3922 407 27101 44

CPU LDK4058 3922 407 27121 42

OCP LDK4628 3922 407 12151 78

OCP LDK4629 3922 407 21521 78

MCP1 LDK4607 3922 407 11411 88

3922 407 11421 88

MCP2 LDK4609 3922 407 20901 22

3922 407 20911 22

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Two-wire Data Control Bus

The two-wire data bus is used to connect all control units in the Series 9000 control system. The data cable loops-through from one unit to the other. The order of connection is not important, however, the total length of the cables must not exceed 350 metres.

Each unit connected directly to the data bus, either CPU, camera head or OCP, is identified by a number. In order to ensure, for example, that OCP 1 controls the camera connected to CPU 1, the same unique number must be assigned to both OCP 1 and CPU 1. The assignment number is set internally on the units during installation.

The assignment number of a camera head connected to a CPU is automatically set to the number of the CPU to which it is connected. The number on the CPU, which is connected to the data bus, must be set to the number of the control panel that is to control it.

A camera connected directly to the data bus must have its assignment number set to the number set on the OCP that is to control it. It is important to set a unique number for each CPU/OCP or camera/OCP group as unpredictable control situations could arise otherwise.

The MCP is also connected to the data bus, however, it is not necessary to set an internal assignment number. The camera or cameras to be controlled are selected on the MCP front panel itself when operating the unit.

Note

A maximum of 15 looped-trough standard camera

systems in one chain can be handeld, however, in a

multiple system the load of a LDK 23 HS (mkII) is

twice the load of a standard camera so with level 1

communication software the system can handle a

maximum of 8 LDK23 HS (mkII) camera's.

Other Control Features

Private Data

A private data channel is also available between the camera and the CPU. This is a two-way serial channel operating at 2400 B/s with TTL level. This channel can be used for digital data links (Refer to the Installation Manual for more detail).

Analogue Ch0-Ch1

Two analogue control channels are available from the CPU to the camera. These provide a control voltage from 0V to +5V that can be used for pan control for example. For more information on these channels refer to the Installation Manual.

Note

If the analogue Ch1 is used to switch externally the

Aspect Ratio, Ch 1 is not available for analoque

signals from the CPU to the camera.

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Video Routing

MON VID OUT

INDICA TIONS

VF SIGNAL

SELECTION

or RET button

on the lens

control signal

EXT.VF

control signal

PIP

OFF

control signal

VF- OUT

EXT

LOCAL

control signal

MONITORI NG + VIEWFIN DER

control signal

DIGI TAL VI DEO PROCESSOR

ADC +

Digital

Video

Decoder

EXT1 EXT2

MATRIX

R-Y

B-Y

control signal

TRANSMITTER/

RECEIVER

COMPONENT

EXT SIGNAL SELECTION

Main video path

When the camera is used in the triax mode, the R, G and B video signals from the sensors are first subjected to video processing and then pass to the multiplexer/ transmitter section which sends Y, R-Y and B-Y to the CPU via the triax cable. The R, G and B video signals are available for the studio as outputs on the rear of the CPU.

Viewfinder video

The normal signal displayed in the viewfinder is the Y signal. This is derived from the R, G and B video signals from the video processing circuits. Additional information is added to the viewfinder signal to provide superimposed text and graphics. The video signal for display in the viewfinder can be selected from the above mentioned Y signal or an external 1 or external 2 video signal. The external 1 and 2 video signal are input from the studio system to the rear of the CPU and are transmitted via the triax cable to the camera. The Y, external 1 and external 2 video signals can be viewed separately, or Y mixed with external 1 or 2.

TRIAX

TRANSMITTER/

RECEIVER

R-Y

B-Y

Output signals

The camera has four video output connectors: two on its right side and two on the backpanel. The external output connector carries the external signal from the CPU. The monitoring out connector carries the signal which is displayed in the viewfinder.

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Audio/Intercom Routing

AUDIO CHANNEL 1 AUDIO CHANNEL 2

HEADSET

TEL. RIGHT

TEL. LEFT

CAM MIC

TRACKER

TRACKER MIC SIDE TONE CAM MIC PROD PROG

AMPLIFICATION

FRONT/REAR

ENG OFF

PROD

control signal

CPUCAMERA

AUDIO CHANNEL 1 AUDIO CHANNEL 2

TRACKER MIC

PROG

ENG

PROD

ENG

Audio path

The back panel of the camera has two connectors for audio microphones. The signals applied to these connectors are amplified and passed to the multiplexer/ transmitter section of the camera which sends them to the CPU via the Triax cable. The amplification factor of the audio microphone signals can be selected via the control system.

Phantom power is available for the audio microphones. The default value is +48V (refer to the installation manual for information on changing this value).

Intercom

Two intercom headsets can be connected to the camera; one for the cameraman and one for the tracker. In the triax mode there are three intercom channels from the CPU to the camera. These carry the engineering intercom signal, the production intercom signal and the programme intercom signal. Two intercom channels from the camera to the CPU carry

the tracker and cameraman intercom microphone signals. The latter can be routed in the CPU either to engineering or to production via the intercom routing switch on the camera.

The tracker headphone receives the cameraman microphone signal, the production intercom signal, the programme intercom signal and either by default the tracker microphone sidetone signal or the engineering intercom signal.

The engineering intercom signal, the production intercom signal and the programme intercom signal from the CPU are all available for the cameraman headset. The volume of these signals can be adjusted and can be switched to either the right or left side of the headset. The tracker microphone can also be switched to the left side. The cameraman microphone sidetone signal is always present on the left side. The volume of this signal can also be adjusted.

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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

Video Functions ................................................. 4-3

Monitoring Functions .......................................... 4-5

Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-7

Viewfinder Indicators .......................................... 4-8

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Control Functions ............................................... 4-9

Audio / Intercom .............................................. 4-10

Auxiliary Functions .......................................... 4-12

CPU output Functions ...................................... 4-13

Power Supply

Circuit breaker button (BREAKER)

The circuit breaker cuts off the power when excessive current flows in the camera. Check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset it.

THS 1390

Power switch

The power switch has three positions:

Remote : Power is supplied via the Triax cable. Off : Power to camera is switched off. Local : Power to camera is switched off.

Note

Local power suppy is not possible with the LDK

23 HS mkII.

Power indicator

Power on indication is not available with the LDK 23 HS mkII.

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Video Functions

SUPER SLO

W MO

TION

LDK23HS

mk II

THS 1390

Triaxial cable connector

The triaxial cable which connects the camera to the CPU is connected to this socket. The triax cable carries all the video and control signals, and the power supply for the adapter and camera head.

HIGH SPEED

LDK23HS

mk II

SUPER SLO

W MO

TION

THS 1391

Lens connector

The flying lead from the lens is connected to this socket.

Caution

Do not attach the Viewfinder to the lens

connector (3).

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1 2 3 4 5

VTR switch

The VTR switch is disabled in this mode. In triax mode however, it will switch the microphone of the headset to the production intercom channel.

Vertical Shift switch (V-Shift)

The V-Shift switch is disabled in this mode.

Clean Scan button (CLS)

The camera does not have a ‘clean scan’ facility. Although it is possible to select a variable exposure time between 151/181 to 829 Hz, it is not possible to increase it above the nominal setting (1/150 of 1/180).

Therefore, it is not possible to eliminate the horizontal bars when shooting monitors with this camera because their refresh rates are below 150Hz.

Auto White Balance button (AWB)

The Bars button is used to switch the colour bar test signal on and off. (The lens iris closes automatically when the colour bars are switched on.)

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

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

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

• 7200K (7.2K) - for outdoors, clear blue skies and two memory settings AW1 and AW2. These two memory settings can be filled with measured values using the AWB button (4).

This up/down scroll switch gives a choice between four gain settings that, except for the 0dB setting, can be set in the install menu (refer to section 6).

Colour Bars button (Bars)

Colour Temperature switch (Col. temp)

Gain switch

THS 1392

The AWB button is a momentary switch, 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 AW1 or AW2 memory position. The AWB button only operates if the colour temperature switch is in the AW1 or AW2 position. Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use the AWB.

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Filter switch

When this up/down scroll switch is pressed the filter wheel moves to its next position. The filter switch has seven positions:

1 : Clear 2 : ND 0.6 filter 3 : ND 1.2 filter 4 : ND 1.8 filter 5 : 4 Point Star filter 6 : 6 Point Star filter 7 : Cap (lens closed)

Monitoring Functions

SUPER SLO

W MO

TION

HIGH SPEED

LDK23HS

mk II

SUPER SLO

W MO

TION

Viewfinder connector

Use this socket to connect the flying lead from the viewfinder to the camera.

Caution

Do not attach a lens to the Viewfinder

connector 2.

External video output connector

This BNC connector carries the external video signal from the CPU which is selected with the external signal selection switch 6.

THS 1391

THS 1390

External signal selection switch

This switch is used to select the signal displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder signal selection switch (4) is in the EXT position. The signal displayed for each position is as follows: EXT 1 : CPU external input 1. EXT 2 : CPU external input 2. MIX 1 : CPU ext. input 1 and cam. Y signal. MIX 2 : CPU ext. input 2 and cam. Y signal.

Note

Switches (4) and (5) are disabled when a large lens adapter is used.

Viewfinder signal selection switch

This switch is used to choose between the local camera head signal (Y signal) or an external signal for display (set with (5) ) in the viewfinder.

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OFF

THS 1393

On-air indicator switch

The on-air indicator switch disables (OFF position) or enables the on-air LED indicator on the viewfinder.

On-air indicators (red)

The red on-air LED indicator light to indicate that the camera is on-air or recording.

On-air / ISO indicators (red / yellow)

These LED indicators light red to indicate that the camera is on-air or recording. They are also used as ISO-indicators (yellow). This is a secondary indicator which is controlled by a signal applied to the signalling connector of the CPU. It indicates that the camera signal is being used for recording purposes but is not on-air. On-air indication will override ISO.

Call switch

Operating this momentary switch sends a signal to the control panels calling for attention.

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Viewfinder

OFF

THS 1393

Dioptric adjustment ring

Turn this ring to obtain the image that is best suited to your eyesight.

Crispening switch

This switch, when switched on, increases the sharpness of the picture displayed in the viewfinder.

Zebra switch

This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels.

Text switch

THS 1373

Contrast control

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

Brightness control

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

On-air indicators

The red on-air LED indicators light to indicate that the camera is on-air or recording. The indicators can be disabled by switch 8.

On-air indicator switch

To prevent the on-screen text from appearing in the viewfinder set this switch to the OFF position. When

The on-air indicator switch enables and disables the

on-air LED indicators on the viewfinder. in the OFF position, this switch also disables the menu selection function of the front rotary switch.

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Viewfinder Indicators

aspect ratio 4:3

SAVE ME NU BAT T REC TAPE

SAVE ME NU BAT T RE C TAPE

F3.7

f00

f00F3.7

-+++AW2

-+++AW2AW1

Top indicators

-+++AW2AW1

BATT Function disabled.

REC This red indicator lights to indicate that the

camera is on-air. It flashes when any irregularity in the recording system occurs (function depends on the type of recorder).

TAPE Yellow, when in triax (remote) mode: ISO-

indication.

RE This green indicator lights when the range

extender is selected or toggles when a call switch is used.

AW1 3,2 5,6

3,2 5,6

aspect ratio 16:9

SAVE MENU

SAVE ME NU BA TT REC T APE ND RE

-+++AW2AW1

Bottom indicators

BATT

REC TAPE

BATT

REC TAPE

AW2

AW1

3,2 5,6

The following green indicators light when:

- gain is - + gain is + ++ gain is ++ AW2 colour temperature stored in memory position

2 is selected

AW1 colour temperature stored in memory position

1 is selected

3,2 colour temperature of 3200 K is selected 5,6 colour temperature of 5600 K is selected

Zoom indication

Safe area marker

Indicates the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in or out. This indicator only works when the

Indicates the safe area which represents 80% of the

zoom signal is available from the lens. whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimal area which will be seen on a TV-set.

Centre marker

Focus indication

Indicates where the lens has been focused. This

indicator only works when the focus signal is available This cross marks the centre of the picture.

Cadre marker

These dotted white lines represent the limits of the 16:9 picture in the 4:3 mode and the limits of the 4:3 picture in the 16:9 mode. The area outside the cadre will be cut off when the picture is displayed on a

from the lens.

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 range

are selectable via the menu control system. monitor with an other format. The dotted lines can be switched to a low contrast area, see Installation

Iris indication

Manual.

Indicates the diafragm position. This indicator only

works when the iris signal is available from the lens.

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Control Functions

THS 1392

Select switch

This switch, when pressed, selects the particular menu that is pointed out by the cursor in the display or sets an on/off function.

Rotary control

This up/down scroll switch is used to move through the various menus of the control system or to set a particular value for a function. The menu selection function of the switch is disabled when the viewfinder text is set to OFF.

Standard File button

This green button, when pressed and held for 3 seconds, initiates the recall of the standard set-up parameters (Refer to the appendix). These parameters only take effect if the camera is not "On Air".

Note

The MCP can select the standard file parameters as a factory or customer standard file.

Data connector

This connector allows the direct connection of the Operational Control Panel (OCP) or the Master Control Panel (MCP) from the Series 9000 in order to control camera functions.

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Audio / Intercom

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Intercom routing switch

Audio Ch. 2 microphone connector

A 3-position switch which routes the cameraman's intercom microphone signal to engineering (ENG) or production (PROD), or turns off the intercom.

If the camera is used in triax mode, the momentary VTR switch at the front of the camera, on the lens or on a shot box can be used to route the cameraman's intercom microphone signal to production regardless of the position of this switch.

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.

Headset Production volume control

Balanced input for high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) can be internally selected (see installation manual). The gain of this audio channel can be controlled from the CPU.

Headphone volume

This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the cameraman's headset when the selection switch (5) is in the FRONT position.

This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the cameraman's headset when the selection switch (5) is not in the FRONT position.

Production volume control selection

A 2-position switch for the production intercom which selects control of the volume at the front of the camera (9) or control of the volume at the rear (4).

Cameraman intercom connector

Headsets with dynamic or carbon type microphones can be connected to this socket (see installation manual).

Audio Ch. 1 microphone connector

Balanced input for high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) can be internally selected (see installation manual). The gain of this audio channel can be controlled from the CPU.

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Auxiliary Functions

3 4

Teleprompter output connector

This BNC connector is disabled in this mode.

Script Light connector

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

Auxiliary connector

This 11-pole female socket provides analogue control signals and facilities for the connection of a private data channel (see installation manual).

Tracker connector

This 11-pole female socket provides full intercom and signalling facilities for the dolly or crane driver (see installation manual).

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CPU output Functions

Triple scan Serial Digital video outputs

PH2

DSC

PH1

PH3

DSC

The PH1, PH2 and PH3 BNC connectors provide combined a triple scan serial digital video signal to the Multi Channel disk recorder for Super Live Slow Motion. (Consult the Installation Manual of your disk recorder as required for detailed information).

Normal Scan Serial Digital video outputs

The three DSC BNC connectors provide a normal scan serial digital video output.

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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 system.

Contents

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

Standard settings ............................................... 5-2

Colour Bar .......................................................... 5-3

Gain selection .................................................... 5-3

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

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Colour temperature selection .............................. 5-4

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

Clean Scan ........................................................ 5-5

Artificial light conditions ..................................... 5-6

Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - High Speed Camera System

Using the Camera Standard settings

This section describes the operational functions that are directly available, via the viewfinder display and the switches at the front and front-left.

System Menu Rotary control

System Menu Select button

The rotary control and select button at the front of the camera offer a convenient way of accessing the menu system which provides full control of the camera. But there are a number of steps that must be carried out before satisfactory shot 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. d. Shots of TVs or monitors must have special

consideration.

e. In Artificial light conditions use preset lighting

settings to ensure a slow motion picture without pulsing light effects.

To ensure that some of the camera functions are not

set to unusual values a standard file has been defined

in the factory which contains the normal values for

most functions. The table in the appendix lists the

values that are set when the standard file is recalled.

Standard file button

Press the green STD File button on the left side panel

of the camera and hold it for 3 seconds to recall the

standard values for the various functions. The standard

values only take effect when the camera is not On Air.

Note

The MCP can be used to set the standard scene

file to either the factory standard or a customer

defined standard.

Physical set-up and power supply

Attach lens, viewfinder and microphone to the camera as described in 'Assembling the Units' in Section 2. If required mount the camera on a tripod.

For remote operation 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 1 or 2 socket on the rear panel of the camera. For remote operation the camera is powered by the CPU via the triax cable. Set the power switch on the rear of the camera to the position REMOTE.

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

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Colour Bar

Colour bar switch

The front/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 Filter wheel : Cap

Gain selection

Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera.

Gain up/down selection switch

The gain is selected via the Gain up/down switch on the front/left side panel. When this switch is pressed initially, a list of the available values for the gain is displayed in the viewfinder. The cursor marks the current value. A new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the available values. The viewfinder display is as follows:

Gain dB

-3

111 2-4

The selection is made when the cursor is moved to a new value. The display disappears 1 second after the release of the button.

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Optical filter selection

Colour temperature selection

A filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to restrict the incoming light or for artistic effect.

Optical filter up/down selection switch

The filter is selected via the Filter up/down switch on the front/left side panel. When this switch is pressed initially, a list of the available positions of the filter wheel is displayed in the viewfinder. The cursor marks the current value. A new position can be chosen by scrolling up or down through the available choices. The viewfinder display is as follows:

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). Two similar memory

positions (AW1 and AW2) are available to store the

results of the auto-white measurement process.

Colour temperature up/down selection switch

Clr

Filter

3 4 5

331 1-7

The selection is made instantaneously when the cursor is moved. The display disappears after 1 second when the button is released. There are more choices available than are visible in the display. Scroll up or down to see all the options. The standard position is clear (CLR).

The colour temperature is selected via the Col. Temp.

up/down switch on the front/left side panel. When this

switch is pressed initially, a list of the five values is

displayed in the viewfinder. The viewfinder display is

as follows:

3k2 5k6

Ctemp

7k5 aw1 aw2

112 1-5

The cursor marks the current value. A new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the available values. The selection is made when the arrow is moved. The display disappears after 1 second when the button is released.

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Auto-White Balance

Clean Scan

If the three preset colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions then the auto-white procedure must be carried out as follows:

Automatic white balance button

Colour temperature up/down selection switch

a. First select one of the memory positions AW1 or

AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value with the colour temperature up/ down switch.

b. Press the AWB button on the front/left side of the

camera to start the automatic white balance procedure. The autowhite window appears in the viewfinder.

Therefore, it is not possible to eliminate the horizontal bars when shooting monitors with this camera because their refresh rates are below 150Hz.

Autowh Win

c. Point the camera to fill the window with a reference

white object.

d. Press the AWB button again to start the actual

automatic white balance measurement procedure. The Autowh indicator in the viewfinder is now On.

e. When the process is completed (within a few

seconds) the Autowh indicator in the viewfinder changes to Off. 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

Iris is set to 90% during the auto-white process

and knee is turned off automatically.

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Artificial light conditions

In artificial light conditions it is recomended to examine the lighting conditions.

Standard Camera

1 Period

Light Amplitude

1 Field

Video Level

The exposure time of a standard camera corresponds with twice the lighting period.

The exposure time of a Triple Scan high speed camera is a third of the exposure time of a standard camera.

Field 1

Although the Licht is alternating each field has the same video level.

Triple Scan Mode

1 Period

Light Amplitude

Field 2

Video Level

Field 2

Field 3Field 1Field 3

Field 1

Field 2

Field 3

The alternating light amplitude causes different video levels for the three fields. This effect is only visible during slow motion replay. The field flickering will not appear in the Normal Scan output. The LDK 23HS mkII uses various preset settings to accommodate various artificial lighting conditions.

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Presets for artificial lighting conditions

The alternating light amplitude may cause flickering in at the Triple Scan output. There are 5 presets to accommodate different artificial lighting conditions.

There are two ways to set the lighting presets; The camera systems menu and the MCP (Master Control Panel). The camera systems submenu Install \ Lighting contains the item Advanced. Set the Advanced item to the required preset to accommodate the artificial lighting condition. The MCP (Master Control Panel) gives access to the preset settings. Consult the Operator's Manual of your MCP as required for detailed information how to set these presets.

Use the 5 presets are tuning the high speed camera to accommodate 5 gradations of lighting conditions as follows:

Optimal Optimal (Opt) is the default preset. This preset is used in daylight and in non-alternating or high-frequency artificial lighted environments. Each field has the same video level and Flicker reduction is not necessarily.

Extreme This preset (Ext) results in a 100% flicker free picture with an increased amount of motion blur. Use only this setting in lighting conditions with extreme light amplitudes. This preset activates a flicker reduction technique different from technique used in the Good, Fair and Poor presets. It's drawback is that is has an increased amount of motion blur.

Note

For fundamental reasons, it is not recommended

that a PAL camera (50Hz) is used in conjunction

with 60Hz lighting. Similarly, it is not recommended

that an NTSC camera (60Hz) is used in conjunction

with 50Hz lighting.

Good Use the Good (Goo) preset in artificial lighting conditions with minor amplitude changes. Examples are enviroments lighted with incandescent or wellbalanced 3-phase light. Use also this preset in daylight if aditional artificial light with an alternating effect is used.

Fair The Fair (Fai) preset is used in artificial light conditions with significant light amplitude changes. For example, fluorescent lighted enviroments.

Poor This preset (Poo) is used with artificial light, which has a major light amplitude change. Examples are enviroments lighted with HMI, MHD, gas discharge lamps or neon light.

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

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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.

Contents

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

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Introduction

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.

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Systems Menu

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

System Menu Rotary control

System Menu Select button

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

When you first enter a menu (other than the MAIN menu) the cursor is positioned next to the first item.

The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item. Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them.

- Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu.

- Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one.

To p > > Previous >>

Gain >> Black >> Contour >> Sensor >> Iris >>

Press the Select button after the camera is switched on. The MAIN menu screen shows five items. One more item is hidden but becomes visible when you scroll down using the rotary control. (Some of these items may not appear if the user level is not set to 4.)

Operate >> Setup >> VF/Lens >> Install >> Files >>

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Diagnostic >>

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.

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Audio >> Test >> Knee >> Matrix >>

The Operate 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.

Leaving the Systems Menu

If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds. (This delay can be set at the VF / Txt Time item in the Install 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. Set the menu item at the VF / Txt Time item in the Install menu to On and the menu will not time out. Set this item back to Tim to let the menu disapear after time out.

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).

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Making changes

Menu numbers

To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the appendix to discover under which menu group or subgroup 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.

Undoing changes

The main menus are numbered from 1 to 6. Each main function under the main menu is given a second digit (for example, the Gain under the Operate menu is given number 11, the Black function 12). In some cases a third level number is given. For example, the skin function of the contour function of the Setup menu has number 256. The first digit refers to the main menu

1 for Operate 2 for Setup 3 for VF/Lens 4 for Install 5 for Files 6 for Diagnostics

The second digit refers to the function under the main menu. A third digit, if present, refers to the subfunction. This numbering system is used to assign particular functions to the programmable user switches when they are being customized.

The menu number appears under and to the left of the menu display.

Note

Do not confuse the menu number with the line

numbers. Because of the TOP and PREVIOUS

menu items, the menu numbers are 2 less than the

line numbers. This is not the case for the Main

menus as there are no TOP and PREVIOUS items

available in the TOP menu itself. The TOP menu shows five main menu items initially. If you scroll

through the display, one additional menus appears.

To see how many lines a menu has, look at the

number under and to the right of the menu. This

number, for example, 1-7 indicates that the cursor

is at line 1 and that there are 7 lines altogether.

If you make changes to the video settings in the

Menu logic

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.

Operate menu This menu contains the functions which are normally used during the operation of the camera.

Menu Structure

Setup menu There is one top menu which contains six main menus. The numbering scheme and the reasons for grouping the functions under these heading is explained below. For a full list of menu functions refer to the table in the appendix.

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The setup menu contains those functions which are

initialized before starting shooting. In many cases

these are the individual (R, G and B) analogue setup

parameters of functions which are switched in the

operate menu.

VF/Lens menu As the name indicates, the functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the viewfinder and the lens.

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

Install menu This menu contains functions which are used to install the camera into a particular configuration. It also contains controls which can be used to customize the LCD and viewfinder displays and to assign particular switches on the camera according to your preferences.

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

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

Menu Install Features

User level The user level function in the Install menu determines what is displayed in the menus. For example, for user level 4, the Top menu contains 6 Main menus. However, for user level 1 the Top menu only shows the VF/Lens and Install menus.

The purpose of the four 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.

The "-" can be set to -6dB or -3dB. The '0' is always 0dB. The '+' can be set in steps of 3dB between 0dB and the value of '++'. The '++' can also be set in steps of 3dB between the value of '+' and 30dB.

Note

The '+' and '++' steps can not have the same value.

Files

The files menu enables four different scene files to be stored and recalled. 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 switches off-air.

The division of the levels was decided using the following criteria:

1. Video related functions blocked.

2. All video related functions that can be checked on a black & white monitor can be controlled.

3. All video related functions that can be checked on a colour monitor can be controlled.

4. All functions can be controlled.

The maximum user level set on the MCP, restricts the number of user levels available on the camera.

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Appendix

Contents

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

Operate Menu ................................................ A-3

Setup Menu ................................................... A-4

VF/Lens Menu ............................................... A-6

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Install Menu................................................... A-7

Diagnostic Menu ............................................ A-8

Files Menu .................................................... A-8

List of Menu Functions...................................... A-9

The appendix contains two tables listing the contents of the menu system.

The first table presents the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself. The table is colour coded to represent the functions that are available with different user levels. All available choices are listed for a function. The default (Def) column lists the values of the functions when a camera is delivered. If the requirements listed in the column 'Available if...' are not met, the value of the particular function will be displayed as a triple dash (---) or a value can not be set.

The second table contains an alphabetical list of the menu functions. This table is used to find the menu number of a function to assist in navigating to that function.

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Menu Structure

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Menu UL

Operate

Gain 2 >>

Gain dB 2 Ctemp 2 3k2,5k6,7k5,aw1,aw2 3k2 Colour temperature Autowh 2 Off,Win,On,Fai Off Ctemp aw1,aw2

Black 2 >>

MBlack 2 00 to 99 50 Master black Blackstr 2 On,Off Off Colourbar Off Black stretch switch level 2 00 to 99 50 Blackstr On Black stretch level

Contour 2 >>

Contour 2 On,Off On Contour switch

Contour Src Contour Lev.

V-cont 2 00 to 99 50 Contour On Vertical contour level Noise sl 2 00 to 99 05 Contour On Noise slicer level Softcont 2 On,Off On Contour On Soft contour switch Soft lev 3 00 to 99 70 Softcont On Soft contour level

Sensor 2

Shutter 2

Exp.time 2 Exp. Var 2

Asp Ratio 2

Asp Ratio

input 2 select 2

Iris 2

Auto Iris 2

Audio 2

Audio1 2 Audio2 2

Test 2

Cbar 2

Sawt 2 Knee 2 Matrix 2 1, 2 2 Matrix switch

Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

2>>

-6,-3,0,3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30

2 R,G,Y,R+G Y Contour source 2 00 to 99 50 Contour On Contour level

>> >> Nom,200,500,1k,Var 151 to 829 151 Exp Time Var Clean scan in Hz >>

Loc,Ext Loc 4:3,169 4:3 input is Loc Aspect ratio switch >> On,Off On Automatic Iris switch >>

-22,-28,-34,-40,-46,-52,-58,-64 -64 Triax mode Audio 1 level select

-22,-28,-34,-40,-46,-52,-58,-64 -64 Triax mode Audio 2 level select >> On,Off Off Colour bar switch 2) On,Off Off Sawtooth switch 3) Off,Aut,Var Var Knee switch

0 Gain presets Gain switch -see the Install menu for values

Automatic white balance; Off when ready 1)

Nom

Exposure time switch

Aspect ratio switch source (Ext= Analogue Ch1)

Autowh temporarily switches Knee to Off and Iris to approx. 80%

Cbar temporarily switches to Off: Blackstr, Wh.Limit, Zebra, Cent crs, Save ar, Cadre

Sawt temporarily switches to Off: Shading, Flare, Cent crs, Save ar, Cadre and Filter to Cap

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Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

Setup(1)

Gain 2 >>

Gain dB 2 Red 3 00-99 50 Red gain (limited to colour temp setting) Green 3 00-99 50 Green gain (limited to colour temp setting) Blue 3 00-99 50 Blue gain (limited to colour temp setting)

Black 2 >>

Black 2 function identification text Auto 2 On,Off Off Automatic black level Red 3 00-99 50 Red black level Green 3 00-99 50 Green black level Blue 3 00-99 50 Blue black level

Gamma 2 >>

Gamma 2 Lin,1,2,Var 1 Gamma switch Red 4 00-99 76 Gamma Var Red gamma level Master 2 00-99 76 Gamma Var Master gamma level Blue 4 00-99 76 Gamma Var Blue gamma level

Knee 2 >>

Knee 2 Off,Aut,Var Var Knee switch Slope R 4 00-99 50 Knee is Var Red knee slope Slope M 3 00-99 00 Knee is Var Master knee slope Slope B 4 00-99 50 Knee is Var Blue knee slope Point R 4 00-99 50 Knee is Var Red knee point Point M 3 00-99 10 Knee is Var Master knee point Point B 4 00-99 50 Blue knee point Limit 4 00-99 - Knee is Var Knee limit level

Contour 2 >>

Contour 3 Off,On On Contour switch Cont Src 3 R,G,Y,R+G Y Contour source Lev.dep 3 00-99 50 Contour On Contour level dependence Co / Fine 3 00-99 25 Contour On Contour coarse / fine level

Wh. Limit 4 >>

Wh. Limit 4 On,Off On White limiter switch Master 4 00-99 60 Wh. Limit On White limiter master level

Flare 2 >>

Flare 2 On,Off On Sawtooth Off Flare switch Red 4 00-99 15 Flare On Red flare level Green 4 00-99 15 Flare On Green flare level Blue 4 00-99 15 Flare On Blue flare level

Intercom 2 >>

Cam.mic 2 On,Off Off Cam mic switch Tr.mic 2 On,Off On Tracker mic switch Cam prod 2 Off,L,R,L+R L+R Cam headphone prod switch Cam prog 2 Off,L,R,L+R L+R Cam headphone prog switch Cam eng 2 Off,L,R,L+R L+R Cam headphone eng switch Sidetone 2 00-99 50 Audio lf present Cam headphone side tone level

2>>

-6,-3,0,3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30

0 Gain presets

Gain switch -see the Install menu for values

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Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

Setup(2)

Shading 4 >>

Shading 4 On,Off On White shading switch Shad R 4 >>

H saw R 4 00-99 50 Shading On Horizontal saw Red H par R 4 00-99 0 Shading On Horizontal par Red V saw R 4 00-99 50 Shading On Vertical saw Red V par R 4 00-99 0 Shading On Vertical par Red RE saw

Shad G 4 >>

H saw G 4 00-99 50 Shading On Horizontal saw Green H par G 4 00-99 0 Shading On Horizontal par Green V saw G 4 00-99 50 Shading On Vertical saw Green V par G 4 00-99 0 Shading On Vertical par Green RE saw G 4 00-99 0 RE & Shading On Range Extender Offset Green

Shad B 4 >>

H saw B 4 00-99 50 Shading On Horizontal saw Blue H par B 4 00-99 0 Shading On Horizontal par Blue V saw B 4 00-99 50 Shading On Vertical saw Blue V par B 4 00-99 0 Shading On Vertical par Blue RE saw B 4 00-99 0 RE & Shading On Range Extender Offset Blue

2>>

4 00-99 0 RE & Shading On Range Extender Offset Red

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Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

Vf/Lens

Vf Inst 0-1 >>

Vf mon 0-1 Y,R,G,B Y Viewfinder monitor select Vf Ext 0-1 Ex1,Ex2,YE1,YE2 Ex1 Viewfinder external select Vf Cont 0-1 >>

Vf Cont 0-1 On,Off,Bst On Viewfinder contour select Level 0-1 00-99 50 Cont Sel On,Bst Viewfinder contour level

Zebra 0-1 >>

Zebra 0-1 On,Off,Win Off Viewfinder zebra switch level 3 00-99 50 Zebra is On, Win Viewfinder zebra level contr 3 00-99 50 Zebra is On, Win Viewfinder zebra contrast

Indicat. 0-1 >>

Zoom Ind 0-1 On,Off Off LLA present Zoom level visible in VF Iris Ind 0-1 On,Off Off Iris follow level visible in VF Focus In

Markers 0-1 >>

Wh. Ind 0-1 00-99 50 Viewfinder marker white level C cross 0-1 On,Off On Centre cross switch Safe Ar 0-1 On,Off On Colourbar off Safe area switch Cadre 0-1 On,Off On Sawtooth off Cadre switch

PIP 0-1 >>

PIP 0-1 On,Off Off PIP On/Off switch Location 0-1 1,2,3,4 1 PIP On Location of PIP Reverse 0-1 On,Off Off PIP On PIP Reverse mode Size 0-1 S,L S PIP On PIP Size (Small or Large) Border 0-1 On,Off Off PIP On Border around PIP

Iris 3 >>

Iris 3 function identification text Setpnt 4 00-99 50 Iris set point level Peak/av 3 00-99 50 Auto iris is on Iris peak/average level

Lens 4 >>

Filter 4 Clr,2,3,4,5,6,Cap Clr Lens filter select Zoom 4 00-99 50 Lens zoom indication Focus 4 00-99 50 Lens focus indication Range Ext 4 On,Off Off dep of type of lens Lens range extender indication Heater 4 On,Off Off LLA present Lens heater switch Man Id 4 Ang,Fuj,Can Ang LLA present Lens manufacturer id Remote 4 On,Off On LLA present Enable remote lens indication

0-1 >>

0-1 On,Off Off LLA present Focus level visible in VF

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Menu UL

Install

User Lev 0-1 0,1,2,3,4 4 Max user level User level select Cam Nr 2 1-15 0 Camera number indication Timing 2 >>

Timing 2 CPU,On CPU Subc Crs 2 0,90,180,270 0 Timing On Subcarrier timing coarse Subc Fine 2 00-99 50 Timing On Subcarrier timing fine H-Phase 2 00-99 50 Timing On Horizontal phase Notch 2 On,Off Off Colour bar Off Notch switch

Vf 0-1 >>

Txt Mode 0-1 On,Tim Tim Menu display mode Txt Time 0-1 00-99 10 Dual PIP 0-1 On,Off Off Support for 2 PIPs in VF

Gain

Gain 2 function identification text

-= 2 -6,-3 -3 Gain value for - indication 02 += 2 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27 6 <++ Gain value for + indication

++= 2 6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30 12 >+ Gain value for ++ indication Combine Diskrec Lighting

Advanced 2 Opt,Goo,Fai,Poo,Ext Opt MKII See Section 3 "Artificial light conditions"

Basic 2 On, Off Off No MKII Basic artificial lighting accomodation

Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

0-1 >>

VF-Disp is Tim

2>>

2 On,Off On Interpolation Mode 2 EVS, STD STD MKII Set diskrecorder to EVS or Standard 2 >> Artificial lighting accomodation settings

Menu display time in 0.1 sec

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Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

Files

Filenr 2 1-4,Std,Ins Scene file number select Recall 2 Ok,Nok,Exe Scene file recall switch Store 2 Ok,Nok,Exe Scene file store switch

2>>

Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation

Diagn

Software 2 >>

Camera 2 >> Shows 12NC and status software

Battery 2 >>

Memory 2 Ok,Nok,Low Shows status of memory battery Power 2 Ok,Nok,Low Shows status of power battery

Comm 2 >>

CPU 2 Yes,No,Illegal Shows connectivity to CPU OCP 2 Yes,No Shows connectivity to OCP MCP 2 Yes,No Shows connectivity to MCP

Boards1 2 >>

Video1 2 >> Shows 12NC, status, serialnumber and Video 2 2 >> production date of specific module SyncShad 2 >> Data Cam 2 >> Vid Misc 2 >>

Boards 2 2 >>

VideoMux 2 >> Shows 12NC, status, serialnumber and AudioTxR 2 >> production date of specific module Audio Lf 2 >> Pulse Pat 2 >> ShutFilt 2 >> CntlUnit 2 >>

Boards 3 2 >>

BckPanel 2 >> Shows 12NC, status, serialnumber and DC Conv 2 >> production date of specific module LLA 2 >> 5" VF 2 >> 7" VF 2 >>

2>>

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List of Menu Functions

Function Path in Menu Function Path in Menu

Aspect ratio Operate \ Sensor

Select switch Operate \ Sensor \ Asp Ratio Source switch input Operate \ Sensor \ Asp Ratio

Audio Operate \ Audio

Audio 1 level select Operate \ Audio Audio 2 level select Operate \ Audio

Auto lighting Operate \ Sensor \ Shutter Auto white balance Operate \ Gain

Battery status

Memory Diagn \ Battery Power Diagn \ Battery

Black Setup \ Black

Auto level Setup \ Black Blue level Setup \ Black Green level Setup \ Black Red level Setup \ Black Master Operate \ Black

Black stretch

Level Operate \ Black Switch Operate \ Black

Boards Diagn \ Boards

Cadre Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Markers Camera number Install \ CamNr Centre cross Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Markers Clean scan Operate \ Sensor \ Shutter Colour bar switch Operate \ Test Colour temperature Operate \ Gain Communication Diagn \ Comm Contour

Coarse/fine level Setup \ Contour \ Contour Level Operate \ Contour Level dependence Setup \ Contour \ Contour Noise slice level Operate \ Contour Soft level Operate \ Contour Soft switch Operate \ Contour Source Operate \ Contour Source Setup \ Contour Switch Operate \ Contour Switch Setup \ Contour Vertical level Operate \ Contour

Exposure time Operate \ Sensor \ Shutter

Filter Vf/Lens \ Lens Flare

Switch Setup \ Flare Level Blue Setup \ Flare Level Green Setup \ Flare Level Red Setup \ Flare

Focus

Indication Vf/Lens \ Lens Indication switch Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Indicat.

Gain Setup \ Gain

Blue gain Setup \ Gain Red gain Setup \ Gain Green gain Setup \ Gain Switch Operate \ Gain Values Install \ Gain

Gamma

Switch Setup \ Gamma Blue level Setup \ Gamma Master level Setup \ Gamma Red level Setup \ Gamma

H-phase Install \ Timing

Intercom

Cam headph. eng Setup \ Intercom Cam headph. prod Setup \ Intercom Cam headph. prog Setup \ Intercom Cam mic Setup \ Intercom Sidetone Setup \ Intercom

Tracker mic Setup \ Intercom Interpolation mode Install \ Combine Iris

Auto Operate \ Iris

Indication switch Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Indicat.

Peak/average Vf/Lens \ Iris

Set point Vf/Lens \ Iris

Knee Setup \ Knee

Limit level Setup \ Knee

Point Blue Setup \ Knee

Point Master Setup \ Knee

Point Red Setup \ Knee

Slope Blue Setup \ Knee

Slope Master Setup \ Knee

Slope Red Setup \ Knee

Switch Operate \ Knee

Lens

Filter Vf/Lens \ Lens

Focus indication Vf/Lens \ Lens

Heater Vf/Lens \ Lens

Manufacturer id Vf/Lens \ Lens

Range extender ind. Vf/Lens \ Lens

Remote indication Vf/Lens \ Lens

Zoom indication Vf/Lens \ Lens

Matrix switch Operate \ Matrix Menu display

Mode Install \ Vf

Time Install \ Vf

Notch filter switch Install \ Timing

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Function Path in Menu

PIP

Border Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ PIP Dual PIP switch Install \ Vf Location Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ PIP Reverse mode Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ PIP Size Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ PIP Switch Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ PIP

Range extender Vf/Lens \ Lens

Safe area Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Markers Sawtooth switch Operate \ Test Sidetone Setup \ Intercom Scene file

Number select Files Recall switch Files Store switch Files

Shading

Blue Setup \ Shading Green Setup \ Shading Red Setup \ Shading

White Setup \ Shading Software camera Diagn \ Software Subcarrier timing

Coarse Install \ Timing

Fine Install \ Timing

User level Install \ User Lev

Viewfinder

Contour level Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

Contour select Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

External select Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

Monitor select Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

White level marker Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Markers

Zebra contrast Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

Zebra level Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

Zebra switch Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst

White balance Operate \ Gain White limiter

Switch Setup \ Wh.Limit

Master level Setup \ Wh.Limit White shading Setup \ Shading

Zebra Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst Zoom

Indication Vf/Lens \ Lens

Indication switch Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Indicat.

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Technicolor - Thomson mkiiLDK 23hs, LDK 23HS, LDK 23HS MKII User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this Manual

Introduction

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 1-1

Technology

Features

Important Precautions

Assembling the Units

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2-1

Transport Case

Lens

1.5-inch Viewfinder

Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder

Other viewfinders

Microphone

Camera Tripod

Rain and Off-use Cover

SuperXpander

Shoulder Pad

Scriptboard

Top Light

Configurations

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3-1

Single camera triax mode

Multiple camera mode

High Speed Recording

High speed system compatibility

Required Software Configurations

Two-wire Data Control Bus

Other Control Features

Video Routing

Audio/Intercom Routing

Location of Controls and Functions

Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4-1

Power Supply

Video Functions

Monitoring Functions

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Indicators

Control Functions

Audio / Intercom

Auxiliary Functions

CPU output Functions

Shooting

Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 5-1

Using the Camera Standard settings

Colour Bar

Gain selection

Optical filter selection

Colour temperature selection

Auto-White Balance

Clean Scan

Artificial light conditions

Operating the Menu System

Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 6-1

Introduction

Systems Menu

Appendix

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System A-1

Menu Structure

List of Menu Functions