Setting Up The Camera - THOMSON grass valley VIPER LDK 5490 User Manual

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Setting up the camera

Physical set-up
The Viper can be tripod-mounted or operated from the shoulder.
Attach all accessories to the camera as described in Section 2 or as
described by the manufacturer. Connect the camera to the recording
system or directly to the post-production facility.
Power
If using an external power source connected to the power input socket
at the back of the camera, switch to the external source.
Set the power switch on the left side of the camera to the On position.
Functional set-up
The camera uses an electronic viewfinder. Text messages giving
information about the camera status are superimposed on the viewfinder
picture. The viewfinder is also used to display a menu-style control
system. This menu give access to the camera functions.
When you first use the camera, you should enter the menu system to
check and, if necessary select, the operational mode that you wish to
work in and to set up your personal preferences. Refer to Section 6 -
Operating the Menu System which explains how to use the menu
system.
The menu system has 3 user levels. If the level is set too low, you may
not have access to all the available functions. The owner card or the
PIN code is used to set the user level in the Security menu. For full
control, set the level to 3.
Mode selection
The operational mode is selected in the Install menu. Check that the
output mode item is set to FilmStream. Then select the format you want
- 1080p or 720p. If you select 1080p, you can then select the aspect ratio
- 16:9 or SW (cinemascope).
Lens
5-2 FilmStream mode Viper