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- Page 1 UOT2 UOT2 UOT2 UOT2 UOT2 Triax Adapter for LDK 200 Series 3922 496 47971 St.37...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Thomson Broadcast Solutions Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards: EN60065 : Safety EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) EN55103-2 : EMC (Immunity) following the provisions of: a. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About this Manual ... ii Introduction ... 1-1 Technology ... 1-2 Smart Card ... 1-3 Features ... 1-4 Important Precautions ... 1-5 Assembling the Units ... 2-1 Transport Case ... 2-2 Lens ... 2-3 1.5-inch Viewfinder ... 2-4 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ... 2-5 Other Viewfinders ... -
Page 4: About This Manual
About this Manual This operator's manual is part of a complete documentation set for the camera which also includes a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual. Purpose of this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 200 Multi-role Camera equipped with an LDK 5430 Triax Adapter. -
Page 5: Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 Triax camera and how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it. Contents Technology ... -
Page 6: Technology
Technology The LDK 200 Triax camera combines a multi-role digital camera head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors with a triax adapter. The result is a flexible camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an OB environment. -
Page 7: Smart Card
Smart Card Three smart cards are delivered with each camera. These comprise of two user cards and one owner card. The owner's smart card has three functions: • As an access control device to the security settings of the camera. •... -
Page 8: Features
Features • 3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no vertical smear. • DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same number of vertical lines in both formats. No change in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide angle convertors required. -
Page 9: Important Precautions
Important Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration: Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the unit. Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Star 6P ND1/16... - Page 10 Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax Introduction...
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Page 11: Assembling The Units
Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing Contents Transport Case ... 2-2 Lens ... 2-3 1.5-inch Viewfinder ... 2-4 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ... -
Page 12: Transport Case
Transport Case It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it. To do this, a transport case (LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories. The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. -
Page 13: Lens
Lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: a. Ensure that the lens locking ring unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. b. Remove the dust protection cap c. Slot the lens into the lens mount d. Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the lens in place. -
Page 14: 1.5-Inch Viewfinder
1.5-inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: a. Loosen locking ring of viewfinder support bracket at the front of the camera handle. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.) b. -
Page 15: 1.5-Inch Viewfinder Accessories
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for example, when you use the camera in the hand-held position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00). To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows: a. -
Page 16: Other Viewfinders
Other Viewfinders In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch viewfinder (LDK 5310) is used instead of the 1.5-inch viewfinder. The 5-inch viewfinder is mounted in the quick mount shoe at the top-rear of the camera head. Slide the viewfinder foot into the bracket until it clicks into place. -
Page 17: Microphone
Microphone To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the camera proceed as follows: a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw of the microphone support bracket on the viewfinder and open. b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark tube. -
Page 18: Tripod Adapter Plate
Tripod Adapter Plate To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK 530/00 is delivered as standard) must first be attached to the tripod. Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod. -
Page 19: Superxpander
SuperXPander The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK 100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses and a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the camera. Additional facilities provided include a utility power outlet and a rear control panel. -
Page 20: Shoulder Pad
Shoulder Pad To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold lever . The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera. Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted so that the best balanced position can be obtained. -
Page 21: Script Board
Script board To mount the optional Script board (LDK 6985/21) onto the camera proceed as follows: a. Secure the Script board to the top-rear of the camera with the quick mount adapter b. Connect Script board light cable to the script light connector at the rear of the camera. - Page 22 2-12 Operator’s Manual LDK 200 Triax Assembling the Units...
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Page 23: Configurations
Section 3 Configurations The LDK 200 Triax is a multi-role camera and this section describes how it can be used on location or in a studio environment. Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal paths through the camera head. Contents Basic Configurations ... -
Page 24: Basic Configurations
Basic Configurations LDK 200 Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Star 6P ND1/16 Smart card Soft Focus ND1/64 Std. Ext. Save File Iris In this mode the camera is connected to a base station via a Triax adapter and cable. Remote control of the camera is achieved by a remote control panel of the Series 9000 Control System. -
Page 25: Location Of Controls And Functions
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 Contents Power Supply ... 4-2 Security and Access ... -
Page 26: Power Supply
Power Supply Power switch The power switch has two positions: Power to camera is switched on. Off : Power to camera is switched off. When you switch off the power, the access rights that were obtained by the use of the PIN code are disabled and the camera starts at the assigned user level when switched on again. -
Page 27: Security And Access
Security and Access Smart card slot Insert your smart card into this slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera. Push the card home until it fits snugly. There are two types of card; an owner card and a user card. -
Page 28: Video Functions
Video Functions Filter switches Rotate these two switches to move the optical filter wheels. The outer (bigger) filter switch has four positions: Clear ND 1/4 filter ( 2 stops) ND 1/16 filter ( 4 stops) ND 1/64 filter ( 6 stops) The inner (smaller) filter switch has four positions: Clear 4-point star... - Page 29 Std Scene File button The standard scene file button is a momentary button which, when pressed for two seconds, recalls the standard scene file video values. These values do not take effect immediately if the camera is on air; they take effect when the camera goes off air.
- Page 30 position. Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use the automatic white balance. Note: Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits. Exposure Time switch This up/down momentary switch gives a choice of eight exposure time settings.
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Page 31: Monitoring Functions
Monitoring Functions Prod CVBS (option) Front Rear 48V Scrip Light Breaker DC in Power on 48V On Ext 1 Ext 2 12V 1,5A DC Out CVBS output connector This BNC connector provides a 1Vpp CVBS output signal when the optional encoder (LDK 5405/00 for PAL or LDK 5405/50 for NTSC) is fitted. -
Page 32: Viewfinder
Viewfinder Zebra switch This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels. Values for the zebra function are selected in the VF menu. (The zebra pattern is switched off when the skin view is on.) Option switch This switch is included on the viewfinder to allow future features to be incorporated. -
Page 33: Viewfinder Indicators
Viewfinder Indicators Gain indicators The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows: Gain is - (-3 or -6dB) Gain is + (+6, +9, +12 or +18dB) Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18 or +24dB) + and ++ Gain is +++ (+30 or +36dB) Top indicators REC lights when the camera is on-air. -
Page 34: Audio
Audio Audio microphone connector front Balanced input connector for a high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) for the microphone is provided from this socket. The gain of this audio channel can also be controlled. Audio microphone connector rear Balanced input connector for a high quality microphone. -
Page 35: Intercom
Intercom Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (option) Front Rear 48V Scrip Light Breaker DC in Power on 48V On Ext 1 Ext 2 12V 1,5A DC Out Mic 2 Intercom routing switch A 3-position switch that routes the camera operator intercom microphone signal to engineering (ENG) or production (PROD), or turns off the intercom. -
Page 36: Control Functions
Control Functions The system menus are displayed in the viewfinder. There are two controls at the front of the camera that allow you to navigate through these menus. The functions handled by the system menus are divided into eight different menus that are listed in the main menu as follows: >>... -
Page 37: Auxilary Functions
Auxilary Functions Front Prod Rear CVBS (option) Front Rear 48V Scrip Light Breaker DC in Power on 48V On Ext 1 Call button Pressing this momentary button sends a signal to the control panels calling for attention. Script Light connector A 3-pole socket which supplies +12 Vdc for a script light (maximum dissipation 0.25A). - Page 38 4-14 Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax Location of Controls and Functions...
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Page 39: Shooting
This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches at the front to control the camera. Contents Using the Camera ... 5-2 Standard settings ... 5-3 Colour Bar ... 5-4 Gain selection ... 5-4 Optical filter selection ... -
Page 40: Using The Camera
Using the Camera The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system switches on the front panel. You have great detail and selection at your disposal when changing all the functions that are available in the camera. Refer to Section 6 - Operating the Menu System - for an explanation of the use of the menu selection structure and the viewfinder text display. -
Page 41: Standard Settings
Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values, a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions. The table in the Appendix lists the values that are set when the standard file is recalled. Press the green STD button on the left side panel of the camera and hold it for 2 seconds to recall the standard values for the various video functions. -
Page 42: Colour Bar
Colour Bar The left side panel also contains a button for switching on the colour bar test signal. The colour bar is a standard test signal which is used to set up and check the camera before use. When the colour bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to the values listed below: Black stretch White limiter... -
Page 43: Colour Temperature Selection
Colour temperature selection For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the colour temperature. The standard file setting is 3200K (normally used for tungsten light). Two other reference colour temperatures are available; 5600K (for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500K (for outdoors, clear blue skies). -
Page 44: Shooting Screens
Shooting Screens Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal bar can be seen across those screens in the viewfinder. There are two ways of removing the noise bar from the picture depending on the frame frequency of the display. For displays with the same frame frequency as the camera, for example TV sets, use the V-shift facility. -
Page 45: Exposure Time
Exposure Time The exposure time values of 1/200, 1/500 and 1/1000 of a second are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion. The value selected depends on the speed of the moving object. - Page 46 Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax Shooting...
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Page 47: Using The Menu System
Section 6 Using the Menu System Because the LDK 200 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. -
Page 48: Introduction
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. -
Page 49: Systems Menu
Systems Menu The system functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub-menus. The systems menu is viewed in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the Rotary control and the Select button which are both located at the front of the camera. Entering the Systems menu Press the Select button after the camera is switched on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder. - Page 50 Systems Menu Making changes To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the appendix to discover under which menu group or sub-group the function you want to change is located. If the cursor points to an item (and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub-menu) then the item pointed to has a value.
- Page 51 Systems Menu Security Menu for Owner's Access The Security menu provides restricted access to special set-up and security features of the camera. Access to this menu requires the owner's unique smart card for the camera or the PIN code that has been set for the camera.
- Page 52 Systems Menu Files Menu Features A user of the LDK 200 camera can have access to 15 different files. This number can be extended by using additional scene file smart cards. The Files menu is used to recall and store these files. There are two types of file: * scene files * operator files.
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Page 53: Appendix
Appendix Contents System Menu Structure ... A-3 List of Abbreviations ... A-19 List of System Menu Functions ...A-17 Appendix Camerahead Software Status 37... - Page 54 The appendix contains two types of table listing the contents of the menu system. A list of abbreviations is also included. The System Menu tables present the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself with additional information in the columns: •...
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Page 55: System Menu Structure
System Menu Structure Menu text >> Lens >> Video >> Install >> Files >> Security >> Diagnostics >> Service >> Appendix MAIN Menu User level Values 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 Camerahead Software Status 37 Blocked if... - Page 56 Menu text VF mon VF Contour >> VF Contour Level Zebra >> Zebra zebra mode zebra level (%) zebra contrast Centre Cross 0 1 2 3 Safe Area 0 1 2 3 Audio Bar 0 1 2 3 Box downright 0 1 2 3 Iris Ind.
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Page 57: Lens Menu
Menu text Lens Type Auto Iris Peak/Average AutoIris Setpoint Mom. Iris Setpoint Manufacturer Extended iris >> GainSpeed ExpTimeSpeed Min iris Max iris Min exp time Max Gain (dB) Autoiris const >> Iris gain VTR Switch Appendix LENS Menu User level Values Std,WA 0 1 2 3... -
Page 58: Video Menu
Menu text Colour filter Contour >> Contour Level Source Select >> <more> >> vert cont coarse/fine Level level dep. noise slicer Soft Contour >> Soft Contour Level Knee Contour Skin >> Skin Auto View Skin Level <more> >> width1 Red width1 Blue color1 Red color1 Blue... - Page 59 Menu text Gain >> Green Blue Knee >> Knee Knee Type Slope M Point M <more> >> Knee Limit Desaturation Desat Level Auto Point Auto Ref Gamma >> Gamma Master Green Blue <more> >> Curve Gamma Matrix >> Matrix R..G G..R R..B B..R...
- Page 60 Menu text Shading >> Shading H saw red H saw green H saw blue H par red H par green H par blue V saw red V saw green V saw blue V par red V par green V par blue VIDEO Menu (continued) User level Values...
- Page 61 INSTALL Menu LDK 5411 Betacam Adapter Menu text Disable Camera IR receiver OnAir Lamp Timing * >> subc. Course subc. Fine H. phase Notch * Aspect Ratio >> select loc/ext Exposure >> Lighting Clean Scan >> Cl.Scan Mode Value Units Gain preset >>...
- Page 62 INSTALL Menu LDK 5400 Triax Adapter Menu text Disable Camera IR receiver OnAir Lamp Intercom SideTone Cam. Mic Gain Cam. Mic Power Audio >> Gain dB HP filter Timing >> subc. Course subc. Fine H. phase Notch Aspect Ratio >> select loc/ext Exposure...
- Page 63 INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter Menu text Disable Camera IR receiver OnAir Lamp Intercom >> Side tone Cam. Mic Cam. Mic Gain Cam. Mic Power Cam. Production Cam. Engeneering Cam. Program Cam. Track Cam. Track level Track Mic To Track Mic Gain Track Mic Power Track Source...
- Page 64 INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter (continued) Menu text Autowhite >> Awb speed Awb gain Quick Smart Touch TP/Aux video Tracker Channel * Prog Channel * * If a LDK 4500 Basestation is used this item is only an indication of the Basestation settings. A-12 User level Values...
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Page 65: Files Menu
Menu text Store scenefile >> File select Store Recall scenefile >> File select Recall >> Store oper. file File select Store Recall oper. file >> File select Recall Attributes >> File select File name Attribute Standard files >> Standard settings Lighting Night Fluorescent... -
Page 66: Security Menu
Menu text Installed Level Run Hours >> Days ago Set Time >> Hour Minute Set Date >> Year Month PIN code >> Four digits Customer files >> Store cust. Scene Store cust. Oper Store cust. VTR >> Green Button Standard Scene file Operator file VTR file... -
Page 67: Diagnostics Menu
Menu text Communication >> Base Station Adaptor Type Sensor Type Sensor Voltage Shutter Run Front Power Green carrier Cam. 12nc Cam. Version Cam. Status Cam. Boot ver. Cam. FPGA ver. Adapter 12nc Adapter Version Adapter Status Appendix DIAGNOSTICS Menu User level Values Ok, NotOk Ok, NotOk... -
Page 68: Service Menu
Menu text Sawtooth Sawt Select ViPr Test Chroma Calibrations >> Video ADC Sawtooth PreProc 3200K 3200K reset Pulse comp White shading Calib. Params >> Tolerance (0.1%) Shutter phase Log Data >> Dump Log Data Clear log Data A-16 SERVICE Menu User level Values Off, On... -
Page 69: List Of System Menu Functions
List of System Menu Functions Function Path in Menu Adaptor 12nc Diagnostics Type Diagnostics Version Diagnostics Software Status Diagnostics Aspect Ratio select Install \ Asp Ratio Aspect Ratio source Install \ Asp Ratio Audio Gain Install \ Audio HP filter Install \ Audio Bar switch Auto Iris switch... - Page 70 Function Path in Menu Leaking Pixel Control Service Lens Extended iris Lens Time speed Lens Auto Iris switch Lens Auto Iris Setpoint Lens Extended Iris Lens Manufacturer Lens mom. Iris Setpoint Lens Iris Peak/Average Lens Type Lens Lighting conditions Files \ Standard Files Marker Marker Type Matrix select...
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Page 71: List Of Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning adap adapter automatic gain control automatic white balance balance camera channel cont contour ctemp colour temperature control track longitudinal customer drop frame dynamic exec execute exposure external extended filter front frame f-run free run head hour indicator info... - Page 72 A-20 Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix...