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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.
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.
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.
• 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...
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).
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 ...
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...
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.
(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).
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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...
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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...
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...
(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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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/...
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
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...
(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.
Audio / Intercom 4-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions...
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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).
(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...
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...
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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...
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Shooting...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 ++.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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...