Page 1
LDX 150 Live Production Camera User Guide 13-00126-000 v1.0 2022-11-15 www.grassvalley.com...
Page 2
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By using LDX 150 Series documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Grass Valley hereby grants permission and license to owners of LDX 150 Series to use their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Grass Valley products may...
Page 3
Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) regulations and recommendations for USA.
Page 4
Notices Warnings A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this equipment: • Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only.
Page 5
• Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections. • Be careful when connecting and disconnecting fiber cables. • Do not connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system parts. • Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.
Page 6
Grass Valley believes this environmental information to be correct but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy since it is based on data received from sources outside our company. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 7
LDX 150 User Guide Laser Safety - Fiber Output SFP and QSFP Modules Warning LASER SAFETY The average optical output power does not exceed 0 dBm (1mW) under normal operating conditions. Unused optical outputs should be covered to prevent direct exposure to the laser beam.
Page 8
Notices Safety and EMC Standards This equipment complies with the following standards: Safety Standards IEC62368-1:2018 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment: part 1 EN 62368-1:2018 EU national deviations. EMC Standards This unit conforms to the relevant Union harmonization legislation and the requirements of the following directive/standards: RED 2014/53/EU EMC testing;...
Page 9
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Page 10
IEC 62368-1: 2018 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment: Part 1 EN 62368-1: 2018 EU national deviations. Signed for and on behalf of Grass Valley Nederland B.V. Julien Renaud, Compliance Specialist Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Issued on October 5, 2021...
Page 11
User Guide EMC performance of cables and connectors Grass Valley products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics.
The LDX 150 is high-end live production camera using the Grass Valley’s new 2/3-inch UHD imagers. About this guide The purpose of this guide is to present a detailed description of how to operate an LDX 150 camera. It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments.
Introduction Options Additionally, the LDX 150 can also operate in an existing XF transmission workflow using the XCU UXF base station. Options The LDX 150 basic camera functionality supports the XF transmission workflow together with the XCU UXF base station.
CCS-One Cameras Control Server Creative Grading Application (PC tablet required) Viewfinders: EC 2-100 2-inch ocular viewfinder for LDX 150 Series VF 7-100X 7-inch native HD viewfinder for LDX 150 Series Camera accessories: LDK 5031/10 Tripod Plate LDK 4475 Reflex SuperXpander...
Page 22
Introduction System components and accessories...
I nstallation Installing a (Q)SFP module The camera is shipped without a (Q)SFP module. Before operating the LDX 150 make sure that the right (Q)SFP module is installed that suits your transmission configuration. Refer to Appendix E for more information about how to install (or exchange) a (Q)SFP module.
Installation EC 2-100 viewfinder Caution Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg (11 lbs) to the camera without a proper lens support. When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading.
Page 25
LDX 150 User Guide • Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (4) under the recess at the right side of the camera. • Guide the cable through the upper cable clip (4a) and down along the cable holder (4b).
Installation Mounting a microphone Mounting a microphone To attach a microphone to the camera proceed as follows: • Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw (1) of the microphone support bracket (2) on the viewfinder and open the bracket: •...
LDX 150 User Guide • Connect the microphone cable to the MIC audio XLR connector on the right side of the camera. To avoid mechanical pick-up, do not let the microphone cable touch the holder. Other microphones with a diameter of 21 mm (0.83 in) can also be used, however, ensure that the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in audio section of the camera Configuration menu.
Page 28
Installation Positioning the viewfinder viewfinder eyepiece Angular Hold the viewfinder eyepiece with your hand and rotate it to the desired angle. Laterally The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis (lateral): • Loosen the locking disc (1) by turning it counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger.
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note Moving the handgrip also changes the weight balance of the camera. Make sure to balance the camera with the lens mounted and the cables attached. Distance viewing The viewfinder display can also be viewed from a distance: •...
Page 30
Installation LDK 5301/10 Tripod adapter plate Caution Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate in the correct manner could result in an unsecured camera. Ensure that the rear stud (2) is engaged and that the camera clicks into place.
LDX 150 User Guide Adjusting the shoulder pad To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold the adjustment lever at the bottom left of the camera body, just behind the handgrip. The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera.
Installation Adjusting the handgrip position Adjusting the handgrip position The handgrip position can be adjusted along the axis of the camera body. • Loosen the locking disc by turning it counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger. • Press both sides of the handgrip clip using your thumb and index finger and with the lever pressed in, move the handgrip back or forth.
Camera Mode function to select IP (for NativeIP mode), XCU (for XCU mode) or Local (for Local mode). There are multiple options to power the LDX 150, depending on the selected camera mode and system configuration: • An HPE-300/HPE-300-2AC Hybrid Fiber Extender •...
Configuration XCU mode hybrid fiber 2x single mode fiber Hybrid to SM fiber LDX 150 Network Switch converter or SHED-C power supply unit XCU mode Power is delivered by the XCU through the hybrid fiber cable: hybrid fiber LDX 150...
☞ Note Note The LDX 150 can also be controlled by a legacy OCP 400 control panel. Not all options may be available. Locking The LDX 150 can be locked by one of the following reference signals or sources: •...
Configuration PTP setup ✎ Many PTP settings and detailed diagnostics on PTP can be monitored in the XCU menu: go to the Diagnostics > Media Network > PTP menu to view them. PTP setup (this section is valid both in NativeIP and XCU mode) •...
LDX 150 User Guide • <AES> BNC connector is used as a Digital Audio AES input (this audio source can be selected in the audio section of the camera) • <TriLvl> HD Tri-Level reference output, can be used as a locking source for a second camera.
User Guide NativeIP mode: 3X speed UHD 2110-20 single raster NativeIP transmission 1x 100Gb QSFP 1x 100Gb QSFP IP streams from LDX 150 to IP switch LDX 150 QSFP 3x speed UHD Single Raster 2110 LIVE UHD + LIVE 3G...
Note Make sure the version of Camera Connect 1.64 or higher. Camera Connect is Grass Valley’s configuration and setup tool for camera systems. The software comes pre-installed on the CCS-One Cameras Control Server and can be accessed through the C2IP network by a web-browser that runs on a PC or tablet computer.
IP Media setup IP Media Network setup ☞ Note Note The IP tab only list camera systems that are IP enabled. IP Media Network setup Local ports setup The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. Click the IP Media Port A tab: here you can configure (local) IP addresses, subnet mask and default gateway for Port A.
Page 43
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note A green light does not indicate a correct communication link between XCU and the 10 G IP device. Click the camera system you want to set up. A popup window appears and you can edit the following parameters: Port A1 IP —...
IP Media setup Main video Main video In the IP Main A tab you can set up IP address and port number for the Main video outgoing stream for the primary IP Media Network Port. The transport standard for Main video is also selected in this tab.
LDX 150 User Guide • Port A+B: Main video is routed to both Port A and B to enable redundant network operation. • Off: Main video is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream (this is also indicated with the indication off in front of stream 1).
Page 46
IP Media setup Main video in 4K uncompressed mode With the 4K Output compression mode set to Uncompr, click the camera system you want to configure. A popup window appears in which you can set the following parameters: Main Video Enabled —...
Page 47
LDX 150 User Guide Stream config — defines how streams 2,3, 4 are configured, based on settings for stream 1: • AutofillIP: the IP addresses for stream 2, 3 and 4 are automatically filled in based on the entered IP address for stream 1. The last digit of the IP address for Stream 1 is increased by 2 for the subsequent streams.
IP Media setup IP Mon\Live tab IP Mon\Live tab The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab Monitoring video and/or Live video outputs can be set up. ☞ Note Note Live video is available as a selectable stream. In HD SDR operation the video mode is the same as Main video.
Page 49
LDX 150 User Guide Monitoring Enabled — selects whether the Monitoring video is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent: • Port A: Monitoring video is routed to Port A (default setting).
IP Media setup IP Video In tab Port B output ☞ Note Note Port B is only used when IP Redundancy is in operation. Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for port B to which Live video is sent. Dest.
Page 51
LDX 150 User Guide Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters: For Extern 1, Extern 2 and Teleprompter: Present — the present indicator can have the following status indications: no indication Steam is not present or not available.
IP Media setup IP Audio tab IP Audio tab The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab the outgoing and incoming IP Audio streams can be set up. The columns show relevant information for both outgoing (on Ports A and B) and incoming streams.
Page 53
LDX 150 User Guide • Off: AES67 Audio is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream. Channels — Number of audio channels that is inserted into AES67 Audio output. Can be 2,4,6, 8 or 16 channels. Packet Time — Selects packet time of the AES67 Audio packets.
IP Media setup IP Intercom tab IP Intercom tab The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab the incoming and outgoing IP Intercom streams can be set up. Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters: Source —...
Page 55
LDX 150 User Guide AES67 Intercom Out Enabled — selects whether the AES67 intercom output is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent: • Port A: AES67 intercom is routed to Port A (default setting).
IP Media setup PTP tab AES67 Channel mapping for audio and intercom For the audio and intercom audio channel mapping on the IP Media Network, refer to the table below: Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 to 8/16 Output stream Audio A1 Cam Audio 1...
Page 57
LDX 150 User Guide Reference Source — select the source of the video reference to which the camera system locks. When RefVideoIn is selected the camera system locks to the Reference input signal on the XCU BNC REF IN connector (can be HD Tri-Level sync or Black Burst), when PTP is selected the camera system configured to lock to a PTP grandmaster reference clock on the IP Media Network.
There are several ways of supplying power to the camera, depending on the system configuration: • by a hybrid power extender such as Grass Valley’s HPE-300 or LDK 4425 through the hybrid cable connector (in NativeIP or DirectIP/DirectIP+ modes); • by an XCU through the hybrid fiber cable and connector (in XCU mode);...
Operating instructions Location of controls and indicators Location of controls and indicators Camera front panel (1) Rear Tally lamp Lights Red when the camera is On Air. (2) White Balance button Press and hold two seconds to start the Auto White Balance procedure. (3) Menu Rotary and Select Turn the rotary to navigate the camera menu and push to select items.
Page 61
LDX 150 User Guide (5) Intercom Prod This button is used to activate the intercom Production channel (‘talk’). (6) Headset volume Adjusts the overall audio volume of the intercom headset. (7) Intercom Eng This button is used to activate the intercom Engineering channel (‘talk’).
Operating instructions Camera left panel Camera left panel FILTER BARS COLOR EXP. GAIN TEMP TIME (1) Gain up/down switch Press plus or minus to select a Gain preset or hold the plus to set a variable gain value. (2) Color temperature up/down switch Press plus or minus to select a color temperature preset or hold the plus to vary.
LDX 150 User Guide (5) Bars buttons Switches the test bars on and off and selects bar type. (6) Standard Recall (or ‘Green button’) Press and hold two seconds to recall standard values for the camera. (7) User button SW1 Assignable user button SW1.
Page 64
Operating instructions Camera back panel (2) Intercom Prod volume Headset volume for the intercom Production channel. (3) Intercom Prog volume Headset volume for the intercom Program channel. (4) Intercom Eng button This button is used to activate the intercom Engineering channel (‘talk’). (5) Intercom Eng volume Headset volume for the intercom Engineering channel.
Page 65
LDX 150 User Guide Indicator: Color/Status: Description: No (Q)SFP module present (Q)SFP module mismatch Yellow (Q)SFP module is present but no network link Green (Q)SFP module is present and the network link is OK Camera is not receiving IP Media data...
Operating instructions Controlling the camera The diagnose page and the IP diagnose indicators extinguish after a few seconds or after the info button is held for more than 1 second. The number of seconds can be programmed in the camera menu. Controlling the camera There are several ways to control the camera: •...
LDX 150 User Guide Entering the camera menu Push the menu button after the camera is switched on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder. Press the menu button again while this text is showing, the Main menu appears in the viewfinder.
Operating instructions Leaving the camera menu PREVIOUS Levels >> Exposure >> Color >> Image Control >> Files >> Production Setup Video Mode 720p50 Sensitivity Leaving the camera menu If you are deep within the menu structure, the recommended way of leaving the menu is to press the back button a number of times until the menu is abandoned.
LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Left side and lens buttons Left side and lens buttons VTR Lens RET Lens FILTER BARS COLOR EXP. GAIN TEMP TIME User button SW1 can be assigned to: The VTR Lens button can be assigned to: • Intercom Call (Call) •...
LDX 150 User Guide Handgrip button The right handgrip button is assigned to: The left handgrip button can be assigned • Switch to Return Video A (Ret A) - default • Production intercom (Prod) - default • Switch to Return Video B (Ret B) •...
Operating instructions Viewfinder controls Viewfinder controls Front (1) User button (A) This user button can be assigned in the viewfinder menu. (2) User button (B) This user button can be assigned in the viewfinder menu. (3) Front tally indicator This indicator (and the one at the rear of the handgrip of the camera) lights to indicate that the camera is On Air.
LDX 150 User Guide Back Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; adjust viewing parameters, select markers, message boxes and on-screen display times in the Operator Toolbox menu. M ode Tal l y SW C M enu-Peak Of f...
Operating instructions Viewfinder information (6) Brightness control Turn this rotary control clockwise to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder picture according to your preferences. The range runs from 0 (very dark) to 99 (very bright). (7) Rear tally indicator This indicator lights to indicate that the camera is On Air. This indicator has the same function as the front tally indicator.
LDX 150 User Guide (4a) Filter indicator Shows the selected optical filter(s). (4b) Depth of Field indicator Shows Depth of Field (DOF) of the current lens position. F = Far limit in meters, N = near limit in meters. Note: this feature must be supported by the lens.
Operating instructions Viewfinder LED indicators Viewfinder LED indicators Batt Call On Air PickMe Zoom Foc+ Call On Air PickMe Gain (1) Return video indicator Lights if one of the return video channels is switched on. (2) Battery indicator Lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11.5 V (when using an external supply). (3,11)Call indicators (green) Lights if Call signal or green tally is active.
LDX 150 User Guide (10) Range Extender indicator Lights when a Range Extender is enabled. (15) Gain indicator Lights when gain is lower than 0 dB or if gain is higher than +3 dB. (16) Non-standard indicator The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when one or more of the following conditions occur: •...
Page 78
Operating instructions Information pages C A M 1 7 M i d f i e l d C S W 1 C a l l 1 0 8 0 p 5 9 S W 2 P r o d S I N o m H G r i p E n g + 2 .
LDX 150 User Guide Focus assist The focus assist function can be switched on or off in the Operator Toolbox menu. This function adds a motion effect in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is on.
Operating instructions Auto Iris Auto Iris When the amount of light in the scene varies (for example when shooting outdoors) the Auto Iris function can be switches on to automatically and continuously measure light levels and adjust Iris for optimal exposure. When your lens has an Auto Iris switch, make sure it is set to the on position.
LDX 150 User Guide Aver age m easur em ent ar ea Pea k meas ur em ent ar ea Changing Auto Iris advanced settings ☞ Note Note The user level must be set to 3 to access this function.
Operating instructions Precision focus When Extended Iris is on, the non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights, and gain and exposure controls are blocked. Settings for the Extended Iris function can be changed in the Production Setup > Exposure > Extended Iris menu. ✎...
LDX 150 User Guide The zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (telezoom). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature.
Operating instructions Digital audio Digital audio Two digital audio channels are available as AES signal. Set the An VF Out/AES in switch to AES in and connect an AES digital audio source to the An VF Out/AES in connector (top left BNC connector).
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note Go to the Operator Toolbox > User buttons menu and select the Eng Mode function to change the switching mode (momentary or alternating) of the Eng button. Hold the production (Prod) channel selection button to talk to the production channel.
Operating instructions Assigning buttons ☞ Note Note Only the sidetone levels for the right side ear muff can be adjusted. The left ear muff always has a fixed sidetone level. Assigning buttons The user buttons at the left side panel of the camera (SW1 and SW2), the user button under the handgrip and the VTR button on the lens can also be used to send the intercom signal from the headset to Production or Engineering.
LDX 150 User Guide Communication Return video channels FRONT Return B button Return A button BACK Return A button Return B button Return A and B buttons can be assigned to one of the three available External video channels or the teleprompter channel in the camera menu. Press and hold to view the assigned video channel in the viewfinder.
Operating instructions Other communication camera operator is shooting critical or high priority footage that needs immediate action by the director. Typically, a Connect Gateway server can be set up to route this signal to the production control room, for example to switch the camera’s main video directly to the program channel (On Air).
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note The standard Customer Scene file is stored via the Security menu, not the Files menu. The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu.
Page 90
Operating instructions Standard files Customer standard files You can define a customer standard file for the standard Scene file and for the standard Operator file. The contents of the customer files for both these standard files is stored via the Configuration > Security menu. The selection of a factory defined or a customer defined file for use as a standard file is also made in this menu.
V ideo setup Video settings Standard settings To make sure 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 Reference tables, on page 87 list the (default) values that are set when the standard file is recalled.
Video setup Color bar • High Quality mode — for studio locations and other environments with very good lighting conditions. This mode provides superior quality pictures with very low noise. • Nominal mode — for general purpose situations with variable lighting conditions. This mode provides very good pictures with low noise.
Page 93
LDX 150 User Guide Turn the upper ring on the stick to vary Gain in steps of 0.1 dB. On the camera, Gain is selected via the GAIN switch on the left side panel of the camera: COLOR EXP .
Video setup Optical filters Optical filters Both a Neutral Density filter (ND) and a Special Effects filter (FX) can be placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the incoming light. These filters can be used, for example, to control depth of field or exposure levels.
LDX 150 User Guide On the camera, exposure time is selected by the exposure time switch on the left side panel of the camera: COLOR EXP . GAIN TEMP TIME The exposure time switch gives a choice of exposure time settings. If an exposure time other than nominal is selected, the non-standard indicator in the (ocular) viewfinder lights.
Video setup LED Wall Filter ✎ V-Shift can also be used to remove color shifts that may occur when shooting DLP-type projectors. LED Wall Filter When shooting against LED Wall backgrounds that contain high frequencies, interference may occur, resulting in unwanted moire patterns. A special electronic filter is available that can be used to reduce these effects: In the camera menu, navigate to the Production Setup >...
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note The automatic white balance process is performed independent of the color filter. The color filter is not disabled when AWC is on. Selecting color temperature On the camera, color temperature selected by the color temperature switch on the left side...
Video setup Variable color temperature Variable color temperature The color temperature switch on the left-front side of the camera can also be used to vary the color temperature continuously between its minimum and maximum value (2000 K to 21000 K). 1 Press and hold the plus or minus position until you see the value in the viewfinder change.
Page 99
LDX 150 User Guide 3 The following appears in the viewfinder: AWHITE: window ☞ Note Note If you did not select one of the memory positions FL50, FL60, AW1 or AW2, a message (“Set Color Temp”) appears in the viewfinder.
Video setup Saturation 8 The measured color temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required. 9 If the auto-white measurement has been unsuccessful, an error appears in the WHITE BALANCE button on the CGA. ☞...
LDX 150 User Guide edges of objects appear sharper. This process is applied in video post processing within the camera by overshooting the signal at the edges. Detail is applied to both vertical and horizontal picture edges. Detail level refers to the amount of image enhancement, or in other words, the amount of sharpness added to the picture.
Page 102
Video setup Skin Detail 2 Place the cursor in front of the Auto Skin Dtl function. 3 Press the select button on the front of the camera. The following appears in the viewfinder: ASKIN: window 4 Now point the two small black boxes at the intended surface (generally a face). 5 Press the select button again to start the measurement procedure (the iris is automatically set to auto by the camera).
LDX 150 User Guide Image control Freeze Frame ☞ Note Note Freeze Frame is not available in high speed video modes. When switched on, the freeze frame function freezes the current video frame so that many video functions can be set up off line. The following functions are NOT available in freeze frame mode: •...
Menu references Reference tables All camera functions are grouped into 7 main menus: • Installation menu—contains camera connection methods and system setup items. • Operator Toolbox menu—contains the functions that help the operator while shooting such as screen indicators, user buttons assignments and various shooting tools. •...
Menu references Installation menu Installation menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: IP, XCU, Local Camera Mode - Camera mode: IP = NativeIP mode (only visible when the NativeIP option/license is installed) XCU = XCU mode Local = Local mode 10G, 25G, 100G IP Mode - Ethernet speed for the IP Media network FEC Mode...
Page 107
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: DHCP, Manual Mode - Management protocol for SFP2 port [IP addr] (10.11.7.2) - IP address for SFP2 port 0..31 (16) - Subnet Mask for SFP2 port [IP addr] (10.11.7.1) - Default Gateway for SFP2 port...
Page 108
Menu references Installation menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: [IP addr] (224.11.5.9) 0 M IP address for Main Video [Port No] (20009) Port 0 M IP port number for Main Video ST2022-6, ST2110-20 Protocol - IP Transport Protocol for Main Video: ST2022-6: Packetized SDI over IP ST2110-20: Video Essence over IP Payload ID...
Page 109
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Intercom Enabled No, Yes 0 M Enable/disable Intercom <IP address> 0 M IP address for Intercom Port [Port No] (5002) 0 M IP port number for Intercom Codec L16, L24 S M Linear 16 or 24 bits PCM audio codec for Intercom 0.125 ms, 0.250 ms,...
Page 110
Menu references Installation menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: [IP addr] (224.11.5.19) 0 M IP address for Audio [Port No] (5003) Port 0 M IP port number for Audio L16, L24 Codec S M Linear 16 or 24 bits PCM audio codec for Audio Packet Time 0.125 ms, 0.250 ms, 0 M Packet Time for Audio...
Page 111
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: No, Yes - Enable/disable High Speed Video phase 3 Audio IP [IP addr] (224.11.6.17) 0 M IP address for Audio [Port No] (5001) Port 0 M IP port number for Audio...
Menu references Operator Toolbox menu Operator Toolbox menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Indicators Zoom Indicator Off, On - Switch Zoom indicator on or off Off, On Iris Indicator - Switch Iris indicator on or off Focus Indicator Off, On - Switch Focus indicator on or off Off, On Filter Indicator...
Page 113
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (33) Left 0 O Left position of the Box Right 0..99 (66) 0 O Right position of the Box Zebra Zebra Off, On 0 O Switch Zebra indication on or off. Zebra is a diagonal...
Page 114
Menu references Operator Toolbox menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Peaking (Return) 0..99 (0) 0 O Peaking level applied to the Return video signal in the viewfinder (when enabled) -20..50 Fine Lvl 0 O Fine Peaking level White, Red, Green, Blue, Color 0 O Viewfinder Peaking color Yellow, Magenta, Cyan,...
Page 115
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Intercom Prod Vol Ctrl Prod, Master 3 O Selects if the Prod volume control (upper rotary on the back panel) controls Prod channel volume only (Prod) or overall (Master) intercom volume.
Page 116
Menu references Operator Toolbox menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: SW2 Mode Mom, Alt 0 O Switching mode for SW2: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle) Mom, Alt PickMe Mode 1 O Switching mode for PickMe: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle) Handgrip RetA, RetB, Zoom, Handgrip Right...
Page 117
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Btn B None, Call, Box1, Box2, 1 O Assigns a function to button 1 of the EC 2-100 Mono, Ret A, Ret B, viewfinder. Zoom, Text, Tally Mom, Alt Btn B Mode 1 O Switching mode for button B: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle).
Menu references Production Setup Production Setup Function: Values: U: F: Description: Levels Gain -6 dB..18 dB (0 dB) HDR Gain S HDR Gain (in 0.1 dB steps) HDR Out Lvl 50% .. 66% (57% for - HDR Output Level: HDR video level that corresponds SMPTE2084) with 100% video level in SDR.
Page 119
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0.8..3.5 (1.2) Gamma Low - Low Gamma Gamma High 0.4..2 (1.0) - High Gamma 5% .. 500% (50%) Gamma BrkPnt Low Gamma BrkPnt High 20% .. 1000% (100%) HDR Cliplevel 500 N..10000 N (10000...
Page 120
Menu references Production Setup Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (57) Sets a custom measurement area for Extended Iris Peak 0..99 (86) Bottom measurement, when Area = Custom 0..99 (24) Left Right 0..99 (76) Average 0..99 (27) Sets a custom measurement area for Extended Iris 0..99 (57) Bottom Average measurement, when Area = Custom...
Page 121
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: BT1886, REC709, OETF SQRT709 0..99 (0) Black Lvl Color Color temp -100..100 (0) Color Filter S Varies the color balance to obtain warmer or cooler effects. Negative values give cooler effects while positive values give warmer effects.
Page 122
Menu references Production Setup Function: Values: U: F: Description: Matrix B/W, 1:1, XGL, WCG, Matrix S Selects a preset for the color matrix: Var1, Var2 B/W: monochrome picture; 1:1 = matrix is switched off; XGL = for vivid color reproduction (advised to combine with M/G setting);...
Page 123
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Nom, HiQ, HiSens Sensitivity S Sensitivity mode: HiQ = High quality Nom = Nominal HiSens = High sensitivity Note: Sensitivity mode is not available for high speed video modes.
Menu references Creative Control Creative Control Function: Values: U: F: Description: Levels Filters Clear, ND 1/4 , ND 1/16, ND Filter S Optical Neutral Density (ND) filter: Clear = No filter; ND ND 1/64 1/4 = 2 stops; ND 1/16 = 4 stops; ND 1/64 = 6 stops neutral.
Page 125
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Off, On Col Protect S Switches Color Protect on or off Col Prot Lvl 0%..150% (75%) S Sets Colors Protect level. Sharpness Detail Detail Off, On S Switches Detail on or off 0..99 (50)
Page 126
Menu references Creative Control Function: Values: U: F: Description: Detail Source R+G, R, G, Y - Selects the video component that is used to generate 4K Detail signal. Off, On Soft Detail - Switches Soft Detail on or off. Soft Detail Lvl 0..99 (50) - Sets the level of Soft Detail added to the video signal.
Page 127
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Off, On VF View 2 O Switch on to view the selected Skin Detail area in the viewfinder. -100..100 (0) Skin1 Level S Detail level for Skin Gate 1 -100..100 (0)
Menu references Configuration menu Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Security Installed level User0, User1, User2, - User access level. Note: switch the camera off and on to User3 take the changes into effect PIN Code <nnnn> - Enter PIN code to access Service level (S). Customer Files Store Cust Scene Exec, ...
Page 129
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Recall Exec, ... - Recalls the selected Scene file to the camera. This overwrites current Scene settings. Lens FIles Store File Select LCam1, LCam2, LCam3, - Selects a Lens File for storing.
Page 130
Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Filename <file name> - Displays the selected file name. R/W, R Attribute - Selects the attribute for the selected file: R/W = Read and Write; R = Read only. Name <text> - Displays USB device name.
Page 131
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Auto, Off ARIA - Selects ARIA (Automatic Restoration of Illumination Attenuation) mode: Auto = Automatic correction; Off = no correction. Status Active, Lens Unsup, RE - Active: ARIA is active; Unsup, I/F NOK, Off Lens Unsup: Lens does not support ARIA;...
Page 132
Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Hor Red -8..8 (0) - (Advanced setttings) -8..8 (0) Hor Blue - (Advanced setttings) -8..8 (0) Vert Red - (Advanced setttings) -8..8 (0) Vert Blue - (Advanced setttings) Apt Flw Iris Off, On - (Advanced setttings) Remote BackFocus...
Page 133
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Off, Left, Right, Both Cam Tracker - Selects to which ear muff(s) of the camera headset the Tracker’s microphone signal is routed. 0..99 (50) Cam Tracker Lvl - Sets Tracker signal level in the camera operator’s headset.
Page 134
Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Audio 1 Input Front, Rear - Selects which connector to use as the input source for Audio channel 1: Front (of camera) or Rear (back panel) Line, Mic, Mic48V Audio 1 Source - Selects source input sensitivity for the Audio 1, either Line or Mic level or Mic level with phantom power.
Page 135
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: XCU, Ethernet, IS-07, Source 0 O Select source for the tally signal. Serial Enable, Disable On Air Lamp 0 O Select Enable when the On Air Lamp/Tally light at the front of a large viewfinder should follow the tally signal or select Disable if you never want it to light.
Page 136
Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Status Off, Unknown, Active, - Status of Nameserver 2 Unavail <IP address> - IP address for Nameserver 2 Apply Settings Exec, ... - Select Exec to apply the IP settings 0..8 (1) PCI ID - ID for external PC operation (not used) Signals...
LDX 150 User Guide Licenses menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Active Licenses UHD 1x Unknown, Not - Shows status of the UHD 1x license Applicable, ..., ... 0 sec..65535 sec (0 sec) Time Left - Shows time left in seconds for the UHD 1x license...
Page 138
Menu references Licenses menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Apply Time Exec, ..Change date 1..31 (1) Days Month 1..12 (1) 2013..2199 (2013) Year Apply Date Exec, .., No, Yes Time&Date OK? Find licenses Search Next Exec, ..Exec, ..Add License Type None, GPS, NativeIP,...
LDX 150 User Guide Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: C2IP Network Communication XCU Connected Yes, No - Indicates wheter an XCU is connected to the camera (only valid in XCU mode) 0..99 (0) C2IP Panels - Shows number of C2IP control panels connected to the camera.
Page 140
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: SPI Stats Msg Recv <nnn> HWOvr <nnn> SWOvr <nnn> QueueOvr <nnn> QueueSize <nnn> Refresh Exec, ..SFP Modules QSFP present Yes, No Type Unavail, Unknown, 100G, 10G, 40G, Act_40G Ok, NotOk Link Yes, No TX Mb/s...
Page 142
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: VideoMode Unknown, SD, 1080i59, 1080i50, 720p50, 720p50, 1080pfs23, 1080p59, 1080p50, 4K59, 4K50, 4K47, 4K29, 4K25, 4K23 Video RX 2 Yes, No Stream Active Pkts in Buffer <nnn> Unknown, SD, 1080i59, VideoMode 1080i50, 720p50, 720p50, 1080pfs23, 1080p59, 1080p50,...
Page 143
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (0) Pkts in Buffer Video Mode <list of video modes> Video RX 2 Stream Active Yes, No Stream Valid Yes, No 0..99 (0) Pkts in Buffer Video Mode <list of video modes>...
Page 144
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: <text> ID of the PTP Grandmaster to which the camera is locked <IP address> IP address of the PTP Grandmaster to which the camera is locked Status Listening, Calibrating, Locking status of GM1 Locked, Off Path Delay <nnn>...
Page 145
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Yes, No Available Unknown, SD, 1080i59, VideoMode 1080i50, 720p50, 720p50, 1080pfs23, 1080p59, 1080p50, 4K59, 4K50, 4K47, 4K29, 4K25, 4K23 Extern 3 Available Yes, No VideoMode Unknown, SD, 1080i59, 1080i50, 720p50, 720p50, 1080pfs23,...
Page 146
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Signal Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig -100 dB..100 dB (0 dB) RX Margin 0..65535 (50) Signal Error Cnt Ethernet Tunnel Off, 10Mb, 100Mb, 1000Mb Off, On No, Yes Active Transm Details Fiber Rx Margin Signal Err Cnt...
Page 148
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Lens Package Info Package Code Version Component Valid Code Version Service Package Component Code Version Temperature None, Front, Head, Mpb Warning Fpga, Txb Fpga, Fan, Fan+T, !STOP! Off, Var, Manual Fan Mode Fan Profile Silent+, Silent, Default, Cool...
Page 149
LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: -197 F..261 F (0 F) Front Sensor Red -197 F..261 F (0 F) -197 F..261 F (0 F) Sensor Green Sensor Blue -197 F..261 F (0 F) Backpanel -197 F..261 F (0 F)
Page 150
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: High Temp Warn. 0..65535 (0)
LDX 150 User Guide Service menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Test signals Colour bar Off, On - Enable/disable color bar Test Signal Off, On - Enable/disable test signal SawT, Step Test Select - Select Sawtooth or Stepped signal Licenses...
Page 152
Menu references Service menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: 3200K Calibr Off, On 3200K Calibr - Select to run 3200K Calibration Fact, Cust 3200K Reset - Resets 3200K Calibration data Vref Calibr- Off, Running Vref Calibr - Select to run Vref Calibration Status Unknown, Ok, Ready, - Shows status of Vref Calibration...
Connectors Front microphone connector Front microphone connector Microphone impedance >200 Ω Description Nominal input level is adjustable from Audio shield -22 dBu to -64 dBu in the camera menu. Phantom power (+48 V) on this socket Audio In (+) can be switched on or off. Audio Return (-) XLR 3-pin female connector Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output.
LDX 150 User Guide Right side connector panel Ethernet IP/Trunk REF/AES BNC BNC A BNC B BNC C BNC D BNC E HDMI Ethernet Trunk/IP connector Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T compliant Description with IEEE-802.3 (edition 2000) Transmit Data 1+ (TX_D1+ )
Connectors REF/AES connector REF/AES connector This connector can be programmed to act as a reference input , reference output or as an AES digital audio input. BNC connector (panel view) Go to the Configuration > Signals > BNC Ref/AES setting to change the signals/function for this connector.
LDX 150 User Guide Back panel Hybrid fiber transmission connector C2IP connector USB connector SERVICE ONLY RS-232 Intercom headset connector connector RS-232 AUDIO 2 LOCK Auxiliary CTRL Audio 2 input connector DC IN 12-17V AUDIO 1 DC Power Audio 1 input...
Connectors USB connector USB connector USB type A connector (host) compatible Description with USB 2.0 standard + 5 VDC Data - USB type A Data + host connector (panel view) Intercom headset connector Microphone level: -64 dBu/-24 dBu Description (switchable) Microphone return Microphone impedance >...
LDX 150 User Guide DC Power input connector CAUTIONS: Description input voltage must not exceed 17 V Pins 1 & 2 are total input current must be <= 16A bridged +12 to +17 V Pins 3 & 4 are bridged...
Connectors Auxiliary connector Auxiliary connector Description Description Return A Tracker Microphone return Return B Tracker Microphone Tracker intercom to Production Tracker intercom to ENG Menu select Tracker telephone left Call indication 20-pin Hirose Tracker telephone return female connector Tracker telephone right Menu Up (panel view) not connected...
LDX 150 User Guide RS-232 connector Serial connection 1: can be used for serial Description (private) data. Serial connection 2: can be used for pan TxD1 (serial connection 1) and tilt systems. TxD2 (serial connection 2) Signals are at RS-232 levels, 115 kB/s max.
Video signals Introduction The LDX 150 delivers and accepts many different video signals in the form of IP streams over the IP Media Network and/or as baseband (SDI) signals over BNC connectors. Depending on the camera mode (NativeIP, XCU or Local mode) these signals are available on the IP Media network, or the baseband connector panels on the camera head or the Base Station.
Page 164
Video signals 4K video modes 4K150/179 (3X) 4K50/59 (1X) BNC-B Phase 1 out: Live2K: Live2K: 2160p (12 Gb/s) ST2082, HDR 1080i (1.5Gb/s) ST292M or 1080i (1.5Gb/s) ST292-M or only 1080p (3Gb/s) ST425-1, HDR 1080p (3Gb/s) ST425-1, HDR or SDR or SDR BNC-C Phase 2 out: Ext1, 2 or 3 out...
Video signals IP streams in NativeIP mode IP streams in NativeIP mode These video signals are available as IP streams on the IP Media Network when the LDX 150 is in NativeIP mode. ☞ Note Note Make sure that you have installed the correct (Q)SFP modules that allow the selected video mode and required bandwidth.
LDX 150 User’s Guide 1 To select the video mode for the Live2K signal, go to Configuration > Signals > Live2K > Mode and select <1080p> or <1080i>. 2 To select the dynamic range for the Live2K signal, go to Configuration > Signals >...
Video signals Baseband video signals in XCU mode Baseband video signals in XCU mode In XCU mode, video signals are available as baseband signals at the BNC back panel of the XCU. Refer to the XCU UXF Series user’s guide for an overview of available video signals. ☞...
Procedures Licenses About options With Grass Valley licenses it is possible to temporarily or permanently add one or more options to your LDX 150 camera. Contact your local Grass Valley representative for information about the availability and prices of the different options.
Page 170
NFC stands for Near Field Communication which allows the camera to communicate with an NFC enabled device like a smartphone. For the LDX 100 Series, Grass Valley created the LDX Scanner, a free of charge application (app) for NFC enabled smartphones, both Android and IOS.
Calibrations Black Calibration In high-end broadcast cameras such as Grass Valley’s LDX 150, Black Calibration is an automated procedure that improves the image quality by re-mapping black level for each pixel to keep a consistent sensitivity over the entire image.
Page 172
Procedures Black Calibration • recommended: when the ambient temperature changes by more than 20 °C / 36 °F. ✎ The best results are achieved when camera settings and calibration conditions are similar to the intended shooting situation, for example, shortly before a shooting. How to apply To start the Black Calibration procedure proceed as follows: •...
Updating camera software The basic procedure to update a camera package is as follows: • Go the Grass Valley to find the latest software package for your camera and download it to your local PC. • Connect your PC to the C2IP network (make sure you use the correct IP range) •...
Installation of (Q)SFP modules (Q)SFP modules configurations Depending on the workflow the optical connections of the camera need to be properly installed. This is done through internal installation of (Q)SFP modules. (Q)SFP module configuration: Workflow: Camera mode: none Local/baseband mode none 1: 1x 10G SFP (or 10/25G dual-rate Legacy XCU modes...
Page 176
Installation of (Q)SFP modules Changing (Q)SFP modules ☞ Note Note The inside of the panel holds the cooling pads for the (Q)SFPs. Make sure that they stay in place and do not get deformed. Keep them free from dirt. • Remove the LC fiber(s) from the dummy SFP module. Make sure the cable (ferrule) ends keep clean.
Page 177
LDX 150 User Guide Configuration 1 (1x 25G SFP module) (also valid for 1x 10G/10G+25G dual-rate SFP module) • Remove • Insert fiber A into the top LC socket of the SFP module and insert fiber B into the bottom LC socket of the SFP module:...
• The camera is now ready for operation with the new (Q)SFP configuration. List of (Q)SFP modules The following (Q)SFP modules have been released for use with the LDX 150: manufacturer part number: module type: description:...
Page 179
LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note Make sure that the matching (‘other end’) (Q)SFPs in the IP switch have the same specifications.
Page 180
Installation of (Q)SFP modules List of (Q)SFP modules...
Specifications General Temperature range (operating): -20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Weight: approx. 5.9 kg (13.3 lbs) including handgrip and shoulderpad Dimensions (width x depth x height): 166.5 x 397.7 x 252.3 mm (6.56 x 15.66 x 9.93 in) Power consumption (typ.): 100 W Camera...
Specifications Connectivity Connectivity Microphone input (front): XLR-3 female, balanced, with switchable +48 V phantom power REF/AES BNC connector: Reference input,output or AES digital audio BNC A to E connectors: Video BNC baseband connectors (1.5G, 3G or 12 G) Camera control network (C2IP) RJ-45 Ethernet connector (1 Gb/s) Ethernet/IP Trunk RJ-45 Ethernet connector (1 Gb/s)
1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website ( www.grassvalley.com ). An online form for e-mail contact is also available from the website.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the LDX 150 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers