Page 1 LDX C135 / LDX C150 Compact Camera Series User Guide 13-00156-000 AA 2023-07-31 www.grassvalley.com...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
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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: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Protection
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Page 7: Laser Safety
LDX C135 / LDX C150 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: Safety And Emc Standards
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: Emc Performance Of Cables And Connectors
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.
Page 10 Notices D-TYPE CONNECTORS D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen. Connectors having “dimples” which improve the contact between the plug and socket shells, are recommended.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................11 Welcome ......................... 11 About this guide ...................... 11 Related documents ....................11 Technology ........................12 XensiumHAWK CMOS imagers ................12 Superior digital processing ..................12 Remote Production ....................12 Options ........................13 Acquisition formats ......................13 Key features........................
Page 12 Table of Contents Main video in 4K uncompressed mode ..............32 IP Mon\Live tab ......................35 External Video tab ....................36 IP Audio tab ......................38 IP Intercom tab ......................40 PTP tab ........................42 5 Operating Instructions ............. 45 Using the camera ......................
Page 13 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Sensitivity mode ....................... 65 Color bar ........................66 Gain .......................... 66 Optical filters ........................67 Exposure ......................... 68 Exposure time ......................68 Lighting correction ....................68 V-Shift (vertical acquisition shift) ................69 LED Wall Filter ......................69 Color ..........................
Page 14 DC Power input connector ..................138 Lens interface connector ..................138 OpticalCON DUO connector .................. 139 11 Specifications ................140 Specifications for LDX C135 Compact Camera ............140 General ........................140 Camera ........................140 Supported video modes ..................141 Signals and connectivity ..................141 Dimensions ........................
Page 15: Introduction
The LDX C135 and LDX C150 are compact high-end live production cameras featuring the Grass Valley's new 2/3-inch UHD imagers. The LDX C135 / LDX C150 is compatible with the LDX 135 / LDX C150 system camera and uses the same technology for control, video processing and IP transmission.
Page 16: Technology
BNC's or in XCU mode connected to a XCU Xpress UXF (or Universe/Enterprise). The LDX C135 / LDX C150 is a companion of the LDX 135 / LDX C150 camera for video, transmission and control. Compared to the System camera, the Compact version has no...
Page 17: Options
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Options The LDX C135 basic functionality supports XF transmission workflow using the XCU UXF base station in 4K and 1080i/p 50/59.94Hz video modes. The LDX C150 basic functionality also supports XF transmission workflow using the XCU UXF base station in 1080i/p 50/59.94z video modes (4K with license).
Page 18: Acquisition Formats
Introduction Acquisition formats The LDX C135 / LDX C150 always uses UHD acquisition (in different frame rates). Key features • Compatible with LDX 135 and LDX C150. • Simple, scalable multi-format image capture and distribution. • First compact camera to emply full IP network connectivity thanks to NativeIP. No separate base station is required for NativeIP.
Page 19: Installation
Installation Mounting a lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: 1 Ensure that the lens locking ring is in the unlocked position (turned counterclockwise). 2 If present, remove the dust protection cap. 3 Slot the lens into the lens mount. 4 Turn the lens locking ring [2] clockwise until the lens locks firmly in place.
Page 20: Installing A (Q)Sfp Module
Installing a (Q)SFP module Installing a (Q)SFP module The camera is shipped without a (Q)SFP module. Before operating the LDX C135 / LDX C150 make sure that the right (Q)SFP module is installed that suits your transmission configuration. Refer to “Changing (Q)SFP modules”...
Page 21 / LDX C150 LDX C135 User Guide UNC 1/4-20 deep 8 (2x) UNC 3/8-16 deep 8 UNC 1/4-20 deep 8 (2x) UNC 3/8-16 deep 8 LDX C135 / LDX C150 Compact Camera Bottom View...
Page 22 Installation Mounting the camera...
Page 23: Setup
(<= 25 mtr) Local Power 28V Mains OpticalCON OpticalCON Lemo to XCU SC/ST n.c. n.c. SC/ST Local Power 28V: TDK-Lamda: DTM250PW280D or equivalent. GND +28V GND +28V Breakout Breakout Power and Fiber Connections Diagram for LDX C135 / LDX C150 Compact Camera...
Page 24: Setting The Camera Number
The camera must be powered by 28 V or 15 V. Note Note It is recommended to use the Grass Valley 300 W, 15 V Power Supply for LDX 100 Series (order number 5-000000005-01) to power the camera. Setting the camera number The camera number is the unique identification of the camera in the C2IP (camera control) network.
Page 25: Viewing
15 Vor 28 V on the DC input connectors. Control network The LDX C135 / LDX C150 is controlled by the Creative Grading camera control system that uses the C2IP network. There are several methods to connect the camera to the C2IP network: •...
Page 26: Ptp Locking
Setup Locking PTP locking PTP in NativeIP mode The camera is synchronized (locked) over the IP Media Network to a PTP grandmaster clock using the Precision Time Protocol (PTP). ✎ Many PTP settings and detailed diagnostics on PTP can be monitored in camera menu: go the Diagnostics >...
Page 27: Local Reference
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Local reference Camera The locking source is connected directly to the camera’s Reference Input BNC connector (see “Reference (REF) connector” on page 127). 1 Select the reference signal. Go to the Configuration > Reference function and select one of the following options: •...
Page 28: Main Video Workflows
NativeIP mode: redundant 1X speed UHD 2110-20 single raster NativeIP transmission RED - network 2x 25Gb BiDi SFP 2x 25Gb BiDi SFP Redundant IP streams from LDX C135 to IP switch Blue - network LDX C135 SFP 1+2 1x speed UHD Single Raster 2110...
Page 29: Xcu Mode: 1X Speed Uhd With Xcu Universe Uxf Or Xcu Xpress Uxf
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide NativeIP mode: 3X speed UHD 2110-20 single raster (LDX C150 only) XCU mode: 1X speed UHD with XCU Universe UXF or XCU Xpress UXF XCU Universe UXF XF transmission XCU Xpress UXF 2x 10Gb SFP...
Page 30 Setup Main video workflows...
Page 31: Ip Media Setup
Note Make sure the version of Camera Connect 1.69 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.
Page 32: Ip Media Network Setup
IP Media setup IP Media Network setup IP Media Network setup Network ports setup The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. Click the Network Ports tab: Here you can configure (local) IP addresses, subnet mask and default gateway for Primary Port (A1) and Secondary port (B1).
Page 33: Nmos
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide ☞ Note Note A green light does not indicate a correct communication link between the camera and the IP switch. Click the camera system you want to set up. A popup window appears and you can edit the following parameters: Port IP (A1) —...
Page 34 IP Media setup NMOS The Conn.Type column indicates the settings done in the camera(XCU). The interface that is using NMOS can be selected as well; it is either C2IP or Media. IP Address, Port Number, Version and Status are visible when a connection is made with the NMOS server. The indicator(s) in the Status column show the status of the NMOS server connection: Indicates a connection is made with the NMOS server.
Page 35: Main Video
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Main video In the IP Main tab you can set up IP address and port number for the Main video outgoing stream for the Primary and Secondary IP Media Network Port. The transport standard (protocol) for Main video is also selected in this tab next to the PID (Payload ID).
Page 36: Main Video In 4K Uncompressed Mode
Note Note This section is only applicable when the LDX C135 / LDX C150 is connected to a UXF XCU (with IP connectivity enabled). In the IP Main A tab you can set up IP addresses and port numbers for the four (sub)streams of the 4K uncompressed Main video outgoing stream.
Page 37 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Main Video Enabled — selects whether the Main video is included in the IP Media Network stream: • Yes: Main video is included in the IP Media Network stream • No: 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 38 IP Media setup Main video in 4K uncompressed mode ☞ Note Note This is not applicable for receivers with two 10G ports. A single IP destination address causes the Ethernet switch to flood both ports with all four streams. This can only be used for 25G and 40G port receivers.
Page 39: Ip Mon\Live Tab
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide 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 40: External Video Tab
IP Media setup External Video tab Protocol — this is the transport standard for Live video. Select either ST2022-6 (embedded SDI with audio and ancillary data over IP) or ST2110-20 (Video essence over IP). Payload ID — shows the Payload ID. Dest.
Page 41 LDX C135 / LDX C150 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 Extern 3 / Teleprompter: Present — the present indicator can have the following status indications: Steam is not present or not available.
Page 42: Ip Audio Tab
Note Note The LDX C135 / LDX C150 Compact camera has limited possibilities on the audio streams. The compact camera can only send or receive audio intercom streams via IP or embedded audio to/from the SDI video BNC's. (No analogue Intercom inputs or outputs available.
Page 43 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide AES67 Audio In Present — indicates whether an AES67 Audio input is present on the IP Media Network. It can have the following status indications: no indication Steam is not present or not available.
Page 44: Ip Intercom Tab
Note Note The LDX C135 / LDX C150 Compact camera has limited possibilities on the audio and/or intercom streams. The compact camera can only send or receive audio intercom streams via IP or embedded audio to/from the SDI video BNC's. (No analogue Audio inputs or outputs available.)
Page 45 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide of external video input 1 (EXT1). AES67 = from AES67 Intercom stream on the IP Media Network. Program source— Intercom or Audio. AES67 Intercom In Present — indicates whether AES67 intercom input is present on the IP Media Network.
Page 46: Ptp Tab
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 47 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters: Reference Source — select the source of the video reference to which the camera system locks.
Page 48 IP Media setup PTP tab ✎ Check the ‘Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable).
Page 49: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Using the camera To operate the camera, attach a lens and any other accessories to the camera. Attach a Hybrid OpticalCON DUO SPMTE cable (when used) and any other necessary cables to the camera. If no Hybrid cable is used LC fibers can be placed in the OpticalCON DUO connector to connect the camera directly to a network or XCU.
Page 50: Location Of Controls
Operating Instructions Location of controls Location of controls [1] Camera display [3] Rotary/Select button Shows Camera number, camera mode, IP Used to navigate the camera menu and to address. select the camera number. [2] On Air indicators [4] User button (SW1) The built-in LEDs of the SW1, SW2 and SW3 Can be assigned to Call, Auto White buttons show the On Air status of the...
Page 51: Info Button And Indicator
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide [5] User button (SW2) page with more detailed info about the IP link. The IP diagnose indicators stay active. Can be assigned to Call, Auto White Balance, The diagnose page and the IP diagnose Ext or ND Down.
Page 52: Entering The Camera Menu
Operating Instructions Using the camera menu The functions of the camera are grouped into a structure of menus and sub-menus. Each of the menus gives you access to a particular group of functions. Spend some time using the controls and menus to discover the various functions. You will quickly learn to operate the camera intuitively.
Page 53: Leaving The Camera Menu
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide menu, for example, shows the items displayed when you first PRODUCTION SETUP enter the menu. The other items are available by scrolling up or down with the rotary/ select button. PREVIOUS Levels >>...
Page 54: Camera Menu Control With Ocp Or Cga
Operating Instructions Using the camera menu If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed. This is indicated by three dashes (- - -). This can occur, for example, when a function is switched off. The analog values associated with that function are then unavailable.
Page 55: User Buttons
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide User buttons The camera has three assignable user buttons on the back panel (SW1, SW2 and SW3). The operation of the RET and the VTR button on the lens can also be assigned.
Page 56: On Screen Information
Operating Instructions On screen information On screen information Indicators Navigate to the menu and select the on screen OPERATOR TOOLBOX > INDICATORS indicators you want to display on the viewing output. The following on screen indicators can be set up: ┬...
Page 57 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Note Note When the Iris indicator (2a) is switched on, the Focus indicator (2b) is automatically switched off and vice versa. When the Filter indicator (4a) is switched on, the Depth of Field...
Page 58 Operating Instructions Left side of the camera Transmission diagnose info can be made active by pressing the Info button on the back. Indicator: Color/Status: Description: CABLE Yellow Camera is in XF- Cable mode Purple Camera is in Straight IP mode Orange Camera is in Direct IP mode No (Q)SFP module present...
Page 60: Marker Indicators
Operating Instructions Lens operation Marker indicators Navigate to the menu and select the marker indicators OPERATOR TOOLBOX > INDICATORS you want to display on the viewing output. The following marker indicators can be set up: [1] Safe Area [2] Center Cross Shows the minimum area that can be seen Marks the center of the picture.
Page 61: Auto Iris
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Note Note Make sure that the lens interface is set to Digital in the menu. CONFIGURATION > LENS > LENS SETTINGS > LENS IF TYPE When a lens is attached to the camera for the first time, the camera reads the lens data at startup.
Page 62 Operating Instructions Lens operation Full Spot L Spot M Spot S Bottom • Top—covers the top half of the screen, or 50% of the total surface. This is the default setting. • Spot S—small center spot, covers 5%. • Spot M—medium center spot covers 10%. •...
Page 63: Extended Iris
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Peak/Average function to shift between more Peak mode (lower values) or more Average mode (higher values). The default value is 64 which is slightly more Average than Peak measurement. • Auto Iris Setpoint—sets the target exposure level for Auto Iris. The default value is 35—higher levels give higher Iris value and thus a brighter picture.
Page 64: Lens Indicators On The Viewing Output
Operating Instructions Managing files superimposed on the viewing output image. The frame can be moved and resized by the controls on the lens or on the focus handle. auto focus frame focus indicator An indicator in the bottom left corner of the viewing output shows the current focus information: Indication Focus information...
Page 65: Tally Outputs
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Tally outputs • Backlight of SW1, SW2, SW3 is used for Red, Yellow or Green Tally. • On screen Tally information in the Mon signal can be switched on in the Operator/ Indicator/Viewfinder menu.
Page 66: Operator Files
Operating Instructions The Files menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system. If the message NOK (‘Not OK’) is displayed, the old values are restored. Note Note If the camera is on air and a scene file is recalled, the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air.
Page 68: Lens Files
Operating Instructions Access and security Lens files Lens files contain settings related to the lens configuration (e.g. white shading). Up to four lens files (LCam1 to LCam4) can be stored in the camera. Media files Media files Standard files By default, the green Std File button on the left-front side of the camera recalls the standard Scene file.
Page 69: Disable Camera
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide • User 1: Standard operation, basic video control, full operational control (for example: studio or event camera operation). • User 2: Stand alone operation, full video control (for example: solo operation, motor bike sports registration).
Page 70 Operating Instructions Access and security...
Page 71: Video Setup
Video 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 67 list the (default) values that are set when the standard file is recalled.
Page 72: Color Bar
Video Setup Video settings High Quality mode Nominal mode High Sensitivity mode Basic sensitivity (@2000 typ. F8 typ. F11 max. F16 lux): Texture representation: Excellent Very good Fair Dynamic range: 1 f-stop lower Maximum Maximum Sensitivity mode is not available when a high speed video mode is selected. Actual basic sensitivity depends on selected video mode/frame rate.
Page 73: Optical Filters
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Gain Preset Gain (in HiQ and Nom mode) Gain (in HiSens mode) is always -3 dB is always -3 dB is always 0 dB is always 0 dB can be set to +3 or +6 dB...
Page 74: Exposure
Video Setup Exposure Four Effects (FX) filter positions are available: • Clear - no filter is placed in the optical path • Star 4P - 4 Point Star filter • Sft Fcs - Soft focus filter • Cap - Lens is capped (closed) The effect filters can only be changed in the camera menu or with an external control panel.
Page 75: V-Shift (Vertical Acquisition Shift)
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Shift (vertical acquisition shift) When shooting monitors with (almost) the same display frequency as the camera’s, for example TV sets, a horizontal black bar can be seen in the viewfinder. This phenomenon occurs because the camera is blanking while the monitor is not. The V-shift function shifts the camera blanking to synchronize it with the blanking of the monitor.
Page 76: Color Filter
Video Setup Color magenta and green color casts. When combined, color temperature and tint can therefore control and effectively remove virtually any color cast. Color Filter In the auto-white positions (FL50, FL60, AW1 and AW2) a color filter can be set up in the production Setup >...
Page 77 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide 2 In the Color Temperature menu on the CGA, tap the AUTO WHITE button to start the Auto White balance procedure. On the camera, use one of the assignable buttons SW1, SW2 or SW3 which is assigned to White Balance and start the Auto White Balance procedure.
Page 78: Saturation
Video Setup Color 7 When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message and the measured color temperature appears in the viewfinder: AWHITE: OK 3700K 8 The measured color temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required.
Page 79: Sharpness
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide the details in the picture are still maintained. If a dominant color saturates, Color Protect gradually decreases its influence in the picture. In the camera menu, navigate to the Production Setup > Color > Color Adjustment >...
Page 80: Auto Skin Detail
Video Setup Sharpness soccer field to accentuate the players or increase the Skin Detail level to accentuate a rough surface. The color range to which the Skin Detail level is applied can be selected automatically or manually. Three skin detail ranges (called Skin Gates or Sets) can be independently defined; they can be used at the same time.
Page 81: Image Control
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Image control Freeze Frame 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: •...
Page 82 Video Setup...
Page 83: Camera Menu Reference
Camera Menu Reference 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.
Page 84: Installation Menu
Camera Menu Reference Installation menu Installation menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Camera Mode IP, XCU, Local - Camera mode: IP = NativeIP mode (only visible when the NativeIP option/license is installed) XCU = XCU mode Local = Local mode IP Mode 10G, 25G, 100G - Ethernet speed for the IP Media network...
Page 85 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Mode DHCP, Manual - 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)
Page 86 Camera Menu Reference Installation menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: [IP addr] (224.11.5.9) 0 M IP address for Main Video Port [Port No] (20009) 0 M IP port number for Main Video Protocol - IP Transport Protocol for Main Video: ST2022-6, ST2110-20 ST2022-6: Packetized SDI over IP ST2110-20: Video Essence over IP...
Page 87 LDX C135 / LDX C150 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...
Page 88 Camera Menu Reference Installation menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: [IP addr] (224.11.5.19) 0 M IP address for Audio Port [Port No] (5003) 0 M IP port number for Audio Codec S M Linear 16 or 24 bits PCM audio codec for Audio L16, L24 Packet Time 0.125 ms, 0.250 ms,...
Page 89 LDX C135 / LDX C150 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 [Port No] (5001) 0 M IP port number for Audio...
Page 90: Operator Toolbox Menu
Camera Menu Reference Operator Toolbox menu Operator Toolbox menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Indicators Zoom Indicator Off, On - Switch Zoom indicator on or off Iris Indicator Off, On - Switch Iris indicator on or off Focus Indicator Off, On - Switch Focus indicator on or off Filter Indicator Off, On...
Page 91 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Left 0..99 (33) 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 92 Camera Menu Reference Operator Toolbox menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Vert Detail Lvl 0..99 (50) 3 O Vertical component of VF Detail level Coarse/Fine 0..99 (90) 3 O Detail balance between coarse and fine structures (0 = coarse, 99 = fine) Level Dep 0..99 (30) 3 O Level at which VF Detail starts to work...
Page 93 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: SW2 Mode Mom, Alt 0 O Switching mode for SW2: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle) Back, Call, AW, ColBar, 1 O Assigns a function to user button SW3...
Page 94: Production Setup
Camera Menu Reference Production Setup Production Setup Function: Values: U: F: Description: Levels Gain HDR Gain -6 dB..18 dB (0 dB) 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 95 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Gamma Low 0.8..3.5 (1.2) - Low Gamma Gamma High 0.4..2 (1.0) - High Gamma Gamma BrkPnt Low 5% .. 500% (50%) Gamma BrkPnt High 20% .. 1000% (100%) HDR Cliplevel 500 N..10000 N (10000...
Page 96 Camera Menu Reference Production Setup Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (57) Sets a custom measurement area for Extended Iris Peak Bottom 0..99 (86) measurement, when Area = Custom Left 0..99 (24) Right 0..99 (76) Average 0..99 (27) Sets a custom measurement area for Extended Iris Bottom 0..99 (57) Average measurement, when Area = Custom...
Page 97 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: OETF BT1886, REC709, SQRT709 Black Lvl 0..99 (0) Color Color temp Color Filter -100..100 (0) S Varies the color balance to obtain warmer or cooler effects. Negative values give cooler effects while positive values give warmer effects.
Page 98 Camera Menu Reference Production Setup Function: Values: U: F: Description: Matrix Matrix B/W, 1:1, XGL, WCG, 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 99 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Sensitivity Nom, HiQ, HiSens S Sensitivity mode: HiQ = High quality Nom = Nominal HiSens = High sensitivity Note: Sensitivity mode is not available for high speed video modes.
Page 100: Creative Control
Camera Menu Reference Creative Control Creative Control Function: Values: U: F: Description: Levels Filters ND Filter Clear, ND 1/4 , ND 1/16, 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 101 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Col Protect Off, On S Switches Color Protect on or off Col Prot Lvl 0%..150% (75%) S Sets Colors Protect level. Sharpness Detail Off, On Detail S Switches Detail on or off Detail Level 0..99 (50)
Page 102 Camera Menu Reference 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. Soft Detail Off, On - Switches Soft Detail on or off. Soft Detail Lvl 0..99 (50) - Sets the level of Soft Detail added to the video signal.
Page 103 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: VF View Off, On 2 O Switch on to view the selected Skin Detail area in the viewfinder. Skin1 Level -100..100 (0) S Detail level for Skin Gate 1 Skin2 Level -100..100 (0)
Page 104: Configuration Menu
Camera Menu Reference 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 105 LDX C135 / LDX C150 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 106 Camera Menu Reference Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Filename <file name> - Displays the selected file name. Attribute R/W, R - Selects the attribute for the selected file: R/W = Read and Write; R = Read only. Name <text>...
Page 107 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: ARIA Auto, Off - Selects ARIA (Automatic Restoration of Illumination Attenuation) mode: Auto = Automatic correction; Off = no correction. Status Active, Lens Unsup, RE - Active: ARIA is active;...
Page 108 Camera Menu Reference Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Hor Red -8..8 (0) - (Advanced setttings) Hor Blue -8..8 (0) - (Advanced setttings) Vert Red - (Advanced setttings) -8..8 (0) Vert Blue -8..8 (0) - (Advanced setttings) Apt Flw Iris Off, On - (Advanced setttings) Remote BackFocus...
Page 109 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: <IP address> - Sets camera IP address in the C2IP network (when IP mode is set to manual). Def GW <GW address> - Selects camera head default gateway IP address in the C2IP network (when IP mode is set to manual).
Page 110 Camera Menu Reference Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: BNC-C Preset Off, Ext1, Ext2, Ext3, TP - External video or TP signal to output on BNC-C. Note: this setting is not available for high speed video modes and when the BNC Outputs Profile is set to Phases.
Page 111: Licenses Menu
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Licenses menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Active Licenses UHD 1x Unknown, Not - Shows status of the UHD 1x license Applicable, ..., ... Time Left 0 sec..65535 sec (0 sec) - Shows time left in seconds for the UHD 1x license...
Page 112 Camera Menu Reference Licenses menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Apply Time Exec, ..Change date Days 1..31 (1) Month 1..12 (1) Year 2013..2199 (2013) Apply Date Exec, ..Time&Date OK? ..., No, Yes Find licenses Search Next Exec, ..Add License Exec, ..
Page 113: Diagnostics Menu
LDX C135 / LDX C150 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) C2IP Panels 0..99 (0) - Shows number of C2IP control panels connected to the camera.
Page 114 Camera Menu Reference 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 115 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Link Yes, No Speed Unsup, 10G, 25G TX Mb/s <nnn> RX Mb/s <nnn> RX Error <nnnn> RX Error/sec <nnnn> FEC Corrected <nnnn> FEC Ok <nnnn> Details Module SFP 1, SFP 2, QSFP...
Page 116 Camera Menu Reference 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 Stream Active Yes, No Pkts in Buffer <nnn> VideoMode Unknown, SD, 1080i59, 1080i50, 720p50, 720p50, 1080pfs23, 1080p59, 1080p50,...
Page 117 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Pkts in Buffer 0..99 (0) Video Mode <list of video modes> Video RX 2 Stream Active Yes, No Stream Valid Yes, No Pkts in Buffer 0..99 (0) Video Mode <list of video modes>...
Page 118 Camera Menu Reference 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 119 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Available Yes, No VideoMode Unknown, SD, 1080i59, 1080i50, 720p50, 720p50, 1080pfs23, 1080p59, 1080p50, 4K59, 4K50, 4K47, 4K29, 4K25, 4K23 Extern 3 Available Yes, No VideoMode Unknown, SD, 1080i59,...
Page 120 Camera Menu Reference Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Signal Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig RX Margin -100 dB..100 dB (0 dB) Signal Error Cnt 0..65535 (50) Ethernet Tunnel Off, 10Mb, 100Mb, 1000Mb Off, On Active No, Yes Transm Details Fiber Rx Margin Signal Err Cnt...
Page 121 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Tx Not Used Rx Requested Rx Subscribed Ethernet Tunnel MDIO SGMII PhySpeed Tunnel Active Rx Packets Tx Packets C2IP Trunk Rx Packets Tx Packets Configuration Camera Type Alias...
Page 122 Camera Menu Reference Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Valid Code Version Service Package Component Code Version Temperature Warning None, Front, Head, Mpb Fpga, Txb Fpga, Fan, Fan+T, !STOP! Fan Mode Off, Var, Manual Fan Profile Silent+, Silent, Default, Cool Manual Speed 3000 rpm..9000 rpm...
Page 123 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Code Status 0..255 (0) Red Sensor Imager Gain 0 dB..6 dB (0 dB) Green Sensor Imager Gain 0 dB..6 dB (0 dB) Blue Sensor Imager Gain 0 dB..6 dB (0 dB)
Page 124: Service Menu
Camera Menu Reference Service menu 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 Test Select SawT, Step - Select Sawtooth or Stepped signal Licenses Write Logfile Exec, Busy...
Page 125 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 3200K Calibr 3200K Calibr Off, On - Select to run 3200K Calibration 3200K Reset Fact, Cust - Resets 3200K Calibration data Vref Calibr- Vref Calibr Off, Running - Select to run Vref Calibration...
Page 126 Camera Menu Reference Service menu...
Page 127: Maintenance
Maintenance Licenses About options With Grass Valley licenses it is possible to temporarily or permanently add one or more options to your LDX C135 / LDX C150 camera. Contact your local Grass Valley representative for information about the availability and prices of the different options.
Page 128 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.
Page 129: Calibrations
Calibrations Black Calibration In high-end broadcast cameras such as Grass Valley’s LDX C135, 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 130 Maintenance Calibrations • 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: •...
Page 131: Full Black
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Note Note It is recommended to carry out Black Calibration when the camera is used under extreme ambient temperature conditions. Make sure to set the Calibr Temp item to Act before performing the calibration.
Page 132: Updating Camera Software
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) •...
Page 133: Installation Of (Q)Sfp Modules
Installation of (Q)SFP modules 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 134 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 135 LDX C135 / LDX C150 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...
Page 136: List Of (Q)Sfp Modules
• 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 C135 / LDX C150: manufacturer part number: module type:...
Page 137 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide ☞ Note Note Make sure that the matching (‘other end’) (Q)SFPs in the IP switch have the same specifications.
Page 138 Installation of (Q)SFP modules List of (Q)SFP modules...
Page 139: Connectors
Connectors Connector locations RJ45 Ethernet trunk C2IP (Network) Reference in/output connector USB connector USB-C connector Auxiliary connector Video Out BNC A to E connectors HDMI connector OpticalCON DUO XLR4 DC Power DC Power input input...
Page 140: Bnc Video Connectors
Connectors Connector locations BNC Video connectors Note Note Available video modes and features depend on camera series and model and installed eLicense. 4K video modes Video mode: 4K150/179 (3X) (LDX 150 only) 4K50/59 (1X) Required NativeIP + UHD 3X NativeIP + UHD 1X option/license: Required 100G...
Page 141 LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide 4K Phase 2: 2160p (11.1 Gb/s) ST2110-22, HDR only 4K Phase 3: 2160p (11.1 Gb/s) ST2110-22, HDR only Live4K: 2160p (11.1 Gb/s) ST2110-22, HDR only Live2K: Live2K: 1080p or 1080i (2.77 Gb/s) ST2110- 1080p or 1080i (2.77 Gb/s) ST2110-...
Page 142 Connectors Connector locations BNC-C Ext1,2,3 out: Ext1,2,3 out: Ext1,2,3 out: 2160p@59 (not for 2160p@50 (not for Ext3), 2160p@59 (not for Ext3), Ext3), 1080p@59, 1080p@50, 1080psF@25 1080p@59, 1080psF@29 1080psF@29 | ST274 | ST274 Annex A or | ST274 Annex A or Annex A or 1080i@59 1080i@50 1080i@59...
Page 143: Baseband Video Signals In Xcu Mode
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Video mode: 4K23 4K25 4K29 BNC-D Ext1,2,3 out: Ext1,2,3 out: Ext1,2,3 out: 2160p@59 (not for 2160p@50 (not for Ext3), 2160p@59 (not for Ext3), Ext3), 1080p@59, 1080p@50, 1080psF@25 1080p@59, 1080psF@29 1080psF@29 | ST274 | ST274 Annex A or...
Page 144: Reference (Ref) Connector
Connectors Note Note Connector locations Make sure that you have installed the correct (Q)SFP modules that allow the selected video mode and required bandwidth. Refer to “Changing (Q)SFP modules” on page 117 for more information about installing (Q)SFP modules on the camera. Reference (REF) connector This connector is used to genlock the camera to a HD tri-level reference input signal.
Page 145: Auxiliary Connector (Aux)
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Auxiliary connector (AUX) Pin Description Pin Description Tx 1 RS232 (private data) RS Not connected 422 (Control) Not connected Tx 2 RS232/RS422(Control) Power On (Open = On, GND Rx 1 RS232 (private data)
Page 146 Connectors Note Note Connector locations Pin 14, 17, 18 are assignable inputs for both System camera's and Compact camera's to be able to use the same interconnection for the same functionality. (E.g.: tally inputs).
Page 147: C2Ip (Network) Connector
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide C2IP (Network) connector Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T Pin Description compliant with IEEE-802.3 (edition 2000) Transmit Data 1+ (TX_D1+ ) Transmit Data 1- (TX_D1-) Receive Data 2+ (RX_D2+) 8-pin standard RJ-45 ethernet BI_D3+ connector BI_D3-...
Page 148: Dc Power Input Connector
Connectors Connector locations DC Power input connector Description Pins 1 & 2 are bridged +12 to +17 V Pins 3 & 4 are bridged +12 to +17 V XLR 4-pin male connector (panel view) Caution Input voltage must not exceed 17 V. Total input current must be <= 16 A.
Page 149: Opticalcon Duo Connector
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide OpticalCON DUO connector Description Fiber from Fiber to camera camera +20 to +28V +20 to +28V +28V Ground OpticalCON DUO conn ector Caution Input voltage must not exceed 28 V. Total input current must be <= 6 A when using OpticalCON...
Page 151: Specifications
Specifications Specifications for LDX C135 / LDX C150 Compact Camera General Power consumption (approx.) 100W (LDX C135), <150 W LDX150 highspeed) Power Requirements 15 V or 28 V Operating temperatures -20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Weight 2.9 kg (6.6 lbs)
Page 152: Supported Video Modes
Specifications Specifications for LDX C135 Compact Camera Supported video modes Supported video modes LDX C135: 1080p50/59.94 1080i50/59.94 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97 3840x2160p50/59.94 (4K) LDX C150: 3840x2160p150/179 1080p150/179 1080i150/179 1080p300/359 1080i300/359 Signals and connectivity USB connector USB 2.0 Ethernet RJ-45 type 10/100/1000 Base-T compliant with IEEE-802.2...
Page 153: Dimensions
LDX C135 / LDX C150 User Guide Dimensions FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BOTTOM HOLE PATTERN VIEW (TOP AND BOTTOM HOLE PATTERNS ARE IDENTICAL)
Page 154 Specifications Dimensions...
Page 155: Available Options
À la carte Temporary Software Options The LDX C135 / LDX C150 series allows you to upgrade feature by feature, perpetually or just for one day using an à la carte model. Daily (or multiple day) options can be created in the customer’s secured B.O.W.L.
Page 156 Available Options À la carte Temporary Software Options...
Page 157: Contact Us
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