THOMSON LDK 23hs mkII Operator's Manual

High speed camera system

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LDK 23hs mkii
LDK 23hs mkii
LDK 23hs mkii
LDK 23hs mkii
LDK 23hs mkii
High Speed Camera System
3922 496 49011 St. 44

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  • Page 1 LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii High Speed Camera System 3922 496 49011 St. 44...
  • 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

    Audio/Intercom Routing ... 3-9 Location of Controls and Functions ... 4-1 Power Supply ... 4-2 Video Functions ... 4-3 02.35.1 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS camera System LDK 23HS MkII Operator's Manual Monitoring Functions ... 4-5 Viewfinder ... 4-7 Viewfinder Indicators ...
  • Page 4: About This 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.
  • Page 5: 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.
  • Page 6: Technology

    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.
  • Page 7: Features

    • 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...
  • Page 8: Important Precautions

    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 specifica- tion EN60529 up to level IPX3 (spraying water).
  • Page 9: Assembling The Units

    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 Section 2 Assembling the Units Camera Tripod ... 2-10 Rain and Off-use Cover ... 2-11 SuperXpander ...
  • Page 10: Transport Case

    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. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units...
  • Page 11: Lens

    Clip the lens cable into the clip (5) provided. Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System than 5 kg to the camera without a support. Do not attach a lens to the Viewfinder Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera.
  • Page 12: 1.5-Inch Viewfinder

    (3) at the right side of the camera. e. Clip the viewfinder cable into the clips (4) provided. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System When dismounting the viewfinder push in retaining clip (5) on the slide to remove the viewfinder from Note the support bracket (2).
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 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). Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units...
  • Page 15: Fitting Accessories To The 1.5-Inch Viewfinder

    Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips (2) ensuring that it clicks into place. Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Anti-misting Optic If the camera is used in damp conditions or if the...
  • Page 16: Other Viewfinders

    (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. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units...
  • Page 17: Microphone

    The audio level is selected using the camera control system (refer to Section 6). Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System THS 1379...
  • Page 18: Camera Tripod

    Ensure that it 2-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 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.
  • Page 19: Rain And Off-Use Cover

    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...
  • Page 20: Superxpander

    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. 2-12 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units...
  • Page 21: Shoulder Pad

    Slide the lip (2) of the new shoulder pad under the triangular bracket (3). Use the two screws (1) to secure it in place. Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Scriptboard To mount the scriptboard LDK 6985/15 onto the camera proceed as follows: a.
  • Page 22: Top Light

    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. 2-14 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units...
  • Page 23: 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.
  • Page 24: Single Camera Triax Mode

    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. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System LDK 4058 Camera Processing Unit HS mkII...
  • Page 25: Multiple Camera Mode

    Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions family such as the LDK 10p, the LDK20P and the LDK 100 can also be included in this configuration. Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Base Station LDK 4500 Prod Triax Cable...
  • Page 26: High Speed Recording

    High Speed Recording LDK 23HS mkII Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Operational Control Panels LDK4628 Master Control Panels MCP II LDK4609 LDK 4058 mkII Camera Processing Unit HS mkII CAM ON ON AIR Analoque Standard Outputs...
  • Page 27: High Speed System Compatibility

    Auto Lighting funktion is used for adjusting the video level of the entire image, based on the average video level of three fields. Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Camera Processing Unit HS mkII CAM ON CABLE TEST...
  • Page 28: Required Software Configurations

    System part Camera Head CPU LDK4058 OCP LDK4628 OCP LDK4629 MCP1 LDK4607 MCP2 LDK4609 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 12NC software Status software 3922 407 27101 3922 407 27121 3922 407 12151 3922 407 21521 3922 407 11411...
  • Page 29: Other Control Features

    Aspect Ratio, Ch 1 is not available for analoque signals from the CPU to the camera. Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 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.
  • Page 30: Video Routing

    The Y, external 1 and external 2 video signals can be viewed separately, or Y mixed with external 1 or 2. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System TRANSMITTER/ TRANSMITTER/...
  • Page 31: Audio/Intercom Routing

    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 Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System AMPLIFICATION FRONT/REAR TRACKER MIC SIDE TONE...
  • Page 32 3-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Configurations...
  • Page 33: Location Of Controls And Functions

    Monitoring Functions ... 4-5 Viewfinder ... 4-7 Viewfinder Indicators ... 4-8 Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Section 4 Control Functions ... 4-9 Audio / Intercom ... 4-10 Auxiliary Functions ... 4-12...
  • Page 34: Power Supply

    Check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset it. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System THS 1390 Power switch The power switch has three positions: Remote : Power is supplied via the Triax cable.
  • Page 35: Video Functions

    The flying lead from the lens is connected to this socket. Caution Do not attach the Viewfinder to the lens connector (3). Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System THS 1390 HIGH SPEED LDK23HS LDK23HS mk II mk II...
  • Page 36 AW1 or AW2 position. Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use the AWB. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Colour Bars button (Bars) The Bars button is used to switch the colour bar test signal on and off.
  • Page 37: Monitoring Functions

    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. Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System W MOTION TION THS 1391...
  • Page 38 On-air indication will override ISO. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System THS 1393 Call switch Operating this momentary switch sends a signal to the control panels calling for attention.
  • Page 39: Viewfinder

    OFF position, this switch also disables the menu selection function of the front rotary switch. Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System THS 1373 Contrast control Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder display to suit your needs.
  • Page 40: Viewfinder Indicators

    The dotted lines can be switched to a low contrast area, see Installation Manual. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Bottom indicators The following green indicators light when: It flashes when any...
  • Page 41: Control Functions

    (Refer to the appendix). These parameters only take effect if the camera is not "On Air". Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System THS 1392 Note The MCP can select the standard file parameters as a factory or customer standard file.
  • Page 42: Audio / Intercom

    Audio / Intercom 4-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions...
  • Page 43 The gain of this audio channel can be controlled from the CPU. Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Audio Ch. 2 microphone connector Balanced input for high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) can be internally selected (see installation manual).
  • Page 44: Auxiliary Functions

    (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). 4-12 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions...
  • Page 45: Cpu Output Functions

    Normal Scan Serial Digital video outputs The three DSC BNC connectors provide a normal scan serial digital video output. Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4-13...
  • Page 46 4-14 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions...
  • Page 47: Shooting

    Standard settings ... 5-2 Colour Bar ... 5-3 Gain selection ... 5-3 Optical filter selection ... 5-4 Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Section 5 Shooting Colour temperature selection ... 5-4 Auto-White Balance ... 5-5 Clean Scan ... 5-5...
  • Page 48: Using The Camera

    Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - High Speed Camera System Using the Camera 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...
  • Page 49: Colour Bar

    Safe area (VF) Cadre (VF) Filter wheel Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Gain selection Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera. The gain is selected via the Gain up/down switch on the front/left side panel.
  • Page 50: Optical Filter Selection

    Scroll up or down to see all the options. The standard position is clear (CLR). Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Colour temperature selection For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the colour temperature.
  • Page 51: Auto-White Balance

    Iris is set to 90% during the auto-white process and knee is turned off automatically. Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Clean Scan 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).
  • Page 52: Artificial Light Conditions

    Field 1 Field 2 Video Level Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System The exposure time of a Triple Scan high speed camera is a third of the exposure time of a standard camera. The alternating light amplitude causes different video levels for the three fields.
  • Page 53 Poor or Fair presets if other artifacts become noticeable. Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 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.
  • Page 54 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Shooting...
  • Page 55: 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.
  • Page 56: Introduction

    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. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Operating the Menu System...
  • Page 57: Systems Menu

    Scroll up or down to see any additional items. Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System When you first enter a menu (other than the MAIN menu) the cursor is positioned next to the first item.
  • Page 58: Appendix

    For a full list of menu functions refer to the table in the appendix. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Menu numbers The main menus are numbered from 1 to 6. Each...
  • Page 59: Vf/Lens Menu

    The maximum user level set on the MCP, restricts the number of user levels available on the camera. Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Gain The gain can be selected in four steps: -, 0, + and ++.
  • Page 60 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Operating the Menu System...
  • Page 61: List Of Menu Functions

    Menu Structure ... A-3 Operate Menu ... A-3 Setup Menu ... A-4 VF/Lens Menu ... A-6 Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix Install Menu ... A-7 Diagnostic Menu ... A-8 Files Menu ... A-8 List of Menu Functions ... A-9...
  • Page 62 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. Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix...
  • Page 63 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 Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Def Available if ... Explanation...
  • Page 64 Cam prog Off,L,R,L+R Cam eng Off,L,R,L+R Sidetone 00-99 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Def Available if ... Explanation Gain presets Gain switch -see the Install menu for values Red gain (limited to colour temp setting) Green gain (limited to colour temp setting)
  • Page 65 V saw B 00-99 V par B 00-99 RE saw B 00-99 Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Def Available if ... Explanation White shading switch Shading On Horizontal saw Red Shading On Horizontal par Red...
  • Page 66 Range Ext On,Off Heater On,Off Man Id Ang,Fuj,Can Remote On,Off Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Def Available if ... Explanation Viewfinder monitor select Viewfinder external select Viewfinder contour select Cont Sel On,Bst Viewfinder contour level Viewfinder zebra switch...
  • Page 67 Diskrec >> Lighting Advanced Opt,Goo,Fai,Poo,Ext Basic On, Off Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Def Available if ... Explanation 4 Max user level User level select Camera number indication 0 Timing On Subcarrier timing coarse 50 Timing On...
  • Page 68 DC Conv >> >> 5" VF >> 7" VF >> Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Def Available if ... Explanation Scene file number select Scene file recall switch Scene file store switch Def Available if ...
  • Page 69: List Of Menu Functions

    Setup \ Flare Focus Indication Vf/Lens \ Lens Indication switch Vf/Lens \ Vf Inst \ Indicat. Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Function Path in Menu Gain Setup \ Gain Blue gain Setup \ Gain Red gain...
  • Page 70 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. A-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix...

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