Using The Camera - THOMSON grass valley LDK 6000 MKII Series User Manual

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.
This section describes the operational functions that are
available when using the camera via the viewfinder display
and the switches at the front. These offer a convenient way of
accessing the menu system which provides full control of the
camera.
There are a number of steps that must be carried out before
satisfactory shots can be obtained:
a. The camera must be set up and powered.
b. The standard settings must be recalled.
c. Adjustments must be made for ambient lighting.
Physical set-up and power supply
Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories
to the camera as described in Section 2 - Assembling the
Units.
Connect the triax cable to the triax connector and the camera
operator's headset to the headset socket on the rear panel of
the camera. Connect the audio microphone to either the
audio socket on the right side of the camera or the socket on
the rear. The camera is powered by the base station via the
triax cable. Set the power switch on the left side of the camera
to the on position.
Operator preferences
With the owner card or the PIN code set the user level. The
recommended minimum user level is 1. Setting the camcorder
to level 0 is too restrictive for normal circumstances. For full
control set the level to 3.
Acquisition format
1080i at 59.94 Hz
1080i at 50 Hz
1080p at 23.98 Hz
1080p at 24 Hz
1080p at 25 Hz
1080p at 29.97 Hz
720p at 59.94 Hz
720p at 50 Hz
720p at 23.98 Hz
720p at 25 Hz
720p at 29.97 Hz
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HDTV output SDTV output
1080i59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
1080i50 626i50 (PAL)
1080p47.95
1080p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
1080i48
1080i50 626i50 (PAL)
1080i59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p50 626i50 (PAL)
720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
720p50 626i50 (PAL)
720p59.94 525i59.94 (NTSC)
Operator's Manual - LDK 6000 mkII
Video acquisition modes
In the Install menu choose the video mode you wish to use for
acquisition. The table below shows the output signals available
for each mode.
Viewfinder preferences
Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; select
markers, message boxes and on-screen display times.
Lens preferences
Set up the lens according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Select the lens type from two predefined settings; standard or
wide angle. Choose and, if necessary, adjust the iris
parameters to suit the lens and your personal preferences.
Video preferences
The camera is now ready for use, however, the ambient
conditions must now be taken into account and the appropriate
adjustments made on the camera:
a. Recall the standards settings.
b. Switch off the colour bar (when on).
c. Select the gain.
d. Select a neutral density optical filter if required.
e. Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the automatic
white balance procedure.
f. Select the correct exposure time.
Note: The number of functions available depends on the
user level that has been set. Refer to Section 6 for
more information on setting the user level.
Camera version
Standard and WorldCam
Standard and WorldCam
WorldCam only
WorldCam only
WorldCam only
WorldCam only
WorldCam only
Standard and WorldCam
Standard and WorldCam
WorldCam only
WorldCam only
WorldCam only
Viewfinder indication
1080i59
1080i50
1080psf23
1080i59-23
1080psf24
1080psf25
1080psf29
720p59
720p50
720p59-23
720p50-25
720p59-29
Shooting