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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.
• 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.
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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / 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.
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;...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide WARNING (Part 15.21) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Information to the User (Part 15.105 (b)) ☞...
EN 62479: 2010 ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Signed for and on behalf of Grass Valley Nederland B.V. _______________________________ Patrick Wielders, VP, Global Manufacturing Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Issued on February 25, 2025...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Hereby we, Name of Manufacturer: Grass Valley Nederland B.V. Address: Bergschot 69 Post Code & City: 4817PA Breda Country: The Netherlands Telephone Number: +31 763032100...
Notices 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.
Technology Work Field The LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 is designed for flexibility, with the ability to be used for both dramatic productions and live broadcasts, especially sports. The use of compact broadcast 2/3-inch lenses with a B4-mount gives you the large zoom range, speed and depth of field which is required for demanding live and many dramatic productions.
Remote production The LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 is the best choice for At-Home/REMI (REMote Integration) productions. With the implementation of Grass Valley’s NativeIP transmission, the LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 is the first studio system camera that is fully IP based. Thanks to NativeIP, the camera connects directly to your IP infrastructure in studio and OB-production environments.
To make images look their best, the LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 incorporates TrueTexture™—a unique feature to preserve texture throughout all processing parameters.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide System components and accessories System components and power supply options: XCU Universe UXF XF Transmission Fiber Base Station HPE-300 300 W Hybrid Power Extender with single AC mains input HPE-300-2AC...
The LDX 135 and LDX 150 cameras is shipped without a (Q)SFP module. Before operating the LDX 110 / LDX 135 / 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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
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Installation Mounting the viewfinder • 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).
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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: •...
Installation Positioning the viewfinder • 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.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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): •...
Installation Distance viewing ☞ 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: •...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Installation Adjusting the shoulder pad 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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Configuration Camera system configurations The camera can be used in three different camera modes: • NativeIP mode (LDX 135 and LDX 150 only) • XCU mode (also called cabled mode or XF mode) • Local mode To set or change the camera mode, enter the camera menu, go to the Transmission menu and use the Camera Mode function to select IP (for NativeIP mode), XCU (for XCU mode) or Local (for Local mode).
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide hybrid fiber 2x single mode fiber Hybrid to SM fiber LDX 135 / 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...
• in NativeIP mode: use a tagged VLAN for the C2IP network on the IP Media network (Note: NativeIP is not for LDX 110); • in XCU mode: connect the C2IP network to the C2IP Ethernet connector on the back panel of the XCU;...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide ✎ 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) •...
Configuration Free running • <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.
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.
IP Media Setup IP Media Network setup Video, Live | Mon, Ext. Video, Audio, Audio Ch., Intercom, Intercom Ch., PTP, Priv. Data, C2IP, Direct IP and Direct IP+. 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).
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 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...
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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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 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).
IP Media Setup Main video in 4K uncompressed mode Stream 1: Dest. IP address — the destination IP address to which the stream is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for the stream. ☞ Note Note When the same IP address is used for the Main video, Monitoring video and/or Live video streams, the port numbers for each stream MUST be set to different values.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 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).
IP Media Setup IP Mon\Live tab ☞ 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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / 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: Live video ☞ Note Note Live video is only present when HDR is enabled and/or when the XCU is running in a 4K video mode.
IP Media Setup JPEG Streams JPEG Streams Camera Series Video Mode Mixed mode: All compressed 25G and 100G 25G only Outgoing streams – Camera signals / Local Ext. input LDX 135 / LDX 150 HD / 3G / UHD / Filmic 3 uncompressed or 1 2x JPEG XS streams modes...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide The Extern 1, Extern 2 and Extern 3 / TP columns show the present indicator, transport standard, port number and Multicast IP address for each incoming video stream. Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you...
IP Media Setup IP Audio tab ✎ It is recommended to use port numbers in the 1000 .. 49152 range. 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.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 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.
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 —...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide • No: AES67 intercom is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream (this is also indicated with the indication off in front of Stream 1). • Yes: AES67 intercom is inserted into the IP Media Network stream.
IP Media Setup PTP tab Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 to 8/16 Audio A1 Prog intercom Prog spare (not used) (not used) (not used) Intercom A1 Prod Prog intercom Prog spare (not used) PTP tab The XCU can be synchronized over the IP Media Network to a PTP grandmaster clock using the Precision Time Protocol (PTP).
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Status — shows PTP locking status. The following status indications are possible: locked XCU is locked to the PTP grandmaster clock. calibrating XCU has found a PTP grandmaster and is calibrating to the grandmaster.
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);...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Camera front panel (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’). (8) Return A This button can be assigned to an External/Return Video channel.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Camera back panel (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.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide (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’).
Operating instructions Camera back panel Indicator: Color/Status: Description: CABLE Yellow Camera runs in XCU mode Purple Camera runs in NativeIP mode Orange Camera runs in DirectIP mode 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...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide button is pushed once, the first info page with most important camera settings is shown in combination with the IP diagnose indicators. Press again to show the IP info page with more detailed info about the IP link. The IP diagnose indicators stay active.
Operating instructions Entering the camera menu ☞ Note Note Some of the menu items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3 or S (Service). Entering the camera menu Push the menu button after the camera is switched on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Undoing changes 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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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: •...
Operating instructions Handgrip button 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) •...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Back 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 On Of f (1) Mode switch This switch determines the function of the Menu/Peak rotary control below.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide (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).
Operating instructions On screen marker indicators (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. ☞...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Information pages (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: •...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide (3) User button assignments Displays the assignments for the user buttons on the camera. (4) Video settings Displays video mode, master gain, ND filter, FX filter, color temperature, selected Gamma...
Operating instructions Focus assist 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. Viewfinder zoom The viewfinder zoom function is another feature that helps you focus.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide ARIA The Automatic Restoration of Illumination (ARIA) compensates for shading effects by utilizing data from compatible lenses. To ensure proper functionality, set the lens interface to Digital in the Lens > Lens Settings > Lens IF Type menu. When ARIA is set to Auto, the camera will automatically detect and compensate for shading effects.
Operating instructions Extended Iris measurement areas: one for Peak and one for Average values. Auto Iris combines the readings from these two areas and uses the outcome to control the Iris opening. Aver age m easur em ent ar ea Pea k meas ur em ent ar ea Changing Auto Iris advanced settings ☞...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
Operating instructions Lens indicators in the viewfinder Lens indicators in the viewfinder The RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when a lens range extender is selected. The Iris indicator in the viewfinder shows the value of the iris opening (when enabled in the camera menu).
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide The (analog) audio channels are available: • as audio channels 1 and 2 embedded in the HD-SDI video signal • on the XCU at the XLR 3 audio output connectors •...
Operating instructions Selecting intercom channels FRONT Production Engineering (Eng) (Prod) selection selection button button Main intercom volume control BACK Production (Prod) Production (Prod) channel volume channel selection Program (Prog) Engineering (Eng) channel volume channel selection Engineering (Eng) Call button channel volume Selecting intercom channels Push the engineering (Eng) channel selection button to talk to the engineering intercom channel.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Routing signals By default, all three intercom channels are audible on both muffs (left and right) of the camera headset. The routing of the intercom channels can be changed to personal preference.
Operating instructions Setting up the Tracker headset Setting up the Tracker headset Go to the Audio/Intercom > Intercom > Tracker menu to change settings for the Tracker headset. Function Values Default Description Tracker Mic To Off, Cam, Eng, Selects the Tracker microphone routing. Prod, All Tracker Mic 0 dB, 12 dB, 24...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / 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.
Operating instructions PickMe button PickMe button Press the yellow PickMe button on the left side of the camera or on the back panel to send an attention signal directly to the program director. This function can be used when the camera operator is shooting critical or high priority footage that needs immediate action by the director.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / 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.
Operating instructions Favorites 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 85 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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Gain Depending on the available light level it may be necessary to adjust the video gain settings of the camera. Turn the upper ring on the stick to vary Gain in steps of 0.1 dB.
• Star 4P - 4 Point Star filter • Sft Fcs - Soft focus filter (Note: In the LDX 110, the soft focus filter is replaced with a 2K optical Lowpass filter.) • Cap - Lens is capped (closed) ☞...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Exposure Exposure time The exposure time value of up to 1/2000 is used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion. On the camera, exposure time is selected by the exposure time switch on the left side panel...
Video setup LED Wall Filter In the camera menu, navigate to the Video > Setup > Acq Timing menu and switch on the V-Shift item. Use the V-Shift time item to change the time shift until the horizontal bar disappears. ✎...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Color Filter In the auto-white positions (FL50, FL60, AW1 and AW2) a color filter can be set up in the Video > Color > Color Temp > Color Filter menu. This varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects.
Video setup Variable color temperature The viewfinder also displays the measured color temperature. The range of the auto-white balance is from 2000 K to 21000 K. 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).
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / 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 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Sharpness Detail Detail is an image enhancement used to improve picture sharpness perception. The detail function raises the contrast at the dark-to-light and light-to-dark transitions, thus making edges of objects appear sharper. This process is applied in video post processing within the camera by overshooting the signal at the edges.
Video setup Skin Detail Auto Skin Detail Carry out the Auto Skin Detail procedure as follows: 1 In the camera menu, navigate to the Video > Enhance > Skin Detail and use the Skin Gate item to select 1, 2 or 3. Do not select any of the combined options. 2 Place the cursor in front of the Auto Skin Dtl function.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note In XS (6X)1080p video modes, the view and the color view do not show the selected color in the B/W picture of the monitoring output. Image control Freeze Frame ☞...
Menu references Reference tables All camera functions are grouped into 7 main menus: • Viewfinder menu—contains all settings to configure the viewfinder setup. • Lens menu—contains all lens functions. • Audio/Intercom menu—contains all functions to configure the audio settings. • Buttons & Leds menu—contains all functions to define the actions of the assignable buttons and LEDs.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note Menu items may not be available depending on camera type and camera settings. Viewfinder menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: VF Boxes Box 1 Off, On Box 1...
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Menu references Viewfinder menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Box 4 Off, On Box 4 0 O Switch Box 2 on or off Box, Line, Full Type 0 O Box type Color White, Red, Green, Blue, 0 O Box color Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Purple 0..99 (9)
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Off, On OK Indication OK Range +/- 0.1 deg..5 deg (1 deg) Off, On Center Cross 0 O Switch Centre Cross indicator on or off...
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Menu references Viewfinder menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: HDR Kn Point 20%..100% (70%) VF Peaking 0..99 (20) Peaking Lvl 0 O Peaking level applied to the viewfinder signal (same control as peaking level rotary on the viewfinder) 0..99 (0) Peaking (Return) 0 O Peaking level applied to the Return video signal in the viewfinder (when enabled)
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (70) Menu White Lvl 2 O White level (brightness) of the characters of the menu VF Mon Mode Loc, Loc+Rem Show, Hide Empty Favorites...
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Menu references Lens Menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Control Off, On - Switch on to carry out the Remote Back Focus of the lens. note: the lens must support the Remote Back Focus functionality. Position 0..99 - Stored value of the back focus adjustment (in the lens) Lens Corrections ARIA Auto, Off...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (50) G Saw H - Sawtooth (Horizontal) for Green channel. G Par H 0..99 (50) - Parabola (Horizontal) for Green channel. 0..99 (50) G Saw V - Sawtooth (Vertical) for Green channel.
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Menu references Audio/Intercom Menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Audio 1 Source Line, Mic, Mic48V - Selects source input sensitivity for the Audio 1, either Line or Mic level or Mic level with phantom power. Audio 1 Level -22dB, -28dB, -34dB, - - Selects input gain level for Audio channel 1 (when 40dB, -46dB, -52dB, - Audio Gain Mode is set to Local).
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Off, On Tracker Mic Power Tracker Prod Off, Left, Right, Both Off, Left, Right, Both Tracker Eng Tracker Prog Off, Left, Right, Both Tracker ProgExt...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Mom, Alt Eng Mode 0 O Switching mode for the Eng button at the back panel of the camera: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle) Mom, Alt...
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Menu references Buttons & Leds menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: RET2 Mode Mom, Alt 1 O Switching mode for the RET2 button: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle). Viewfinder Btn 1 None, Call, Box1, Box2, 1 O Assigns a function to button 1 of the VF 7-100 Box3, Box4, Box5, Box6, viewfinder.
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Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Files Scene Files Store File Select Standard, SCam1, - Selects a Scene File for storing. SCam2, SCam3, SCam4 Store Exec, ... - Stores the Scene settings in the selected Scene file. Recall Standard, SCam1, File Select...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Store Exec, ... - Stores the Operator settings in the selected Scene file. Recall Standard, OCam1, File Select - Selects a Operator File for recall.
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Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Time Left 0 sec..65535 sec (0 sec) - Shows time left in seconds for the UHD 1x license Unknown, Not UHD 1x - 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...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Unknown, Not LaterPay - Shows status of the LaterPay license Applicable, ..., ... 0 sec..65535 sec (0 sec) Time Left - Shows time left in seconds for the LaterPay license...
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Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Time Zone UTC-12:00 .. UTC+11:00 (UTC+01:00) 0..65535 day (0 day) Duration Trial license None, GPS, NativeIP, Select Type UHD, UHD_3X, DirectIP+ Activate Exec, ... 0 sec..65535 sec (0) Time left Reference SDI Input, PTP, TriLvl, Reference Composite, FreeRun...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Off, On SDI embedding - ??? Aux Connector Off, On Menu Control - ??? Pin_14 Disable, TallyR, TallyY, - ??? TallyG Disable, TallyR, TallyY, Pin_17...
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Menu references Configuration menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Sfp2 Off, Unknown, Active, Unavail Off, Unknown, Active, QSfp Unavail <IP address> - Selects Name Server 1 IP address. Apply Settings Exec, ... - Select Exec to apply the new IP settings Nameserver 2 No, Yes Use Server...
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Menu references Transmission menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..31 (16) - Subnet Mask for SFP1 port [IP addr] (10.11.6.1) - Default Gateway for SFP1 port Port SFP2 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...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: [IP addr] (192.168.1.2) 0 M IP address for NMOS server Port [Port No] (6000) 0 M IP port number for NMOS server v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3...
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Menu references Transmission menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Port [Port No] (20004) 0 M IP port number for High Speed Video phase 2 No, Yes Enabled - Enable/disable High Speed Video phase 2 Phase 3 [IP addr] (224.11.5.5) 0 M IP address for High Speed Video phase 3 Port [Port No] (20005) 0 M IP port number for High Speed Video phase 3...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: No, Yes Multicast 0 M Enable/disable Multicast for Video RX 2 [IP addr] (224.11.5.13) 0 M IP address for Video RX 2 Port [Port No] (20013)
Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Src IP [IP addr] (10.11.8.5) 0 M Source IP address for Intercom Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: C2IP Network Communication 0..99 (0) C2IP Panels - Shows number of C2IP control panels connected to the camera.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Packets Sent <nnn> Panel Recv <nnn> SFP Modules QSFP present DHCP, Manual Mode - Management protocol for QSFP port [IP addr] (10.11.5.2) - IP address for QSFP port 0..31 (16)
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Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Live Video No, Yes Enabled 0 M Enable/disable Live Video [IP addr] (224.11.5.10) 0 M IP address for Live Video Port [Port No] (20010) 0 M IP port number for Live Video ST2022-6, ST2110-20 Protocol 0 M IP Transport Protocol for Live Video...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0.125 ms, 0.250 ms, Packet Time 0 M Packet Time for Intercom 1 ms 96..127 (97) PayloadID 0 M Payload ID for Intercom 2, 4, 8, 16...
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Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Buffer Size 1,2,4,8,16, 32 ms 0 M Buffer size for Audio 96..127 (97) PayloadID 0 M Payload ID for Audio 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 Number of Ch 0 M Number of audio channels for Audio [IP addr] (10.11.8.4) Src IP 0 M Source IP address for Audio...
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Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Cable Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig OK, Critic, Error, NoSig Signal Status -100 dB..100 dB (0 dB) RX Margin Signal Error Cnt 0..65535 (50) Fib A (CAM->XCU) Cable Status OK, Critic, Error, NoSig OK, Critic, Error, NoSig Signal Status -100 dB..100 dB (0 dB)
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Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Camera UNKNOWN, INVALID, Type LDX100, LDX150, LDX- C135, LDX135, LDX- C150, LDX100RF, LDX135RF, LDX150RF, LDX110, LDX-C110, LDX110RF v1, v2 HW Version Alias Alias Device ID 1..99 (18) Number Number 0..99 (0) MPB Image IMG 0, IMG 1, IMG 2, IMG 3, IMG 4, IMG 5,...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Type Component Valid Code Version Service Package Code Version Component Code Version Temperature Warning None, Front, Head, Mpb Fpga, Txb Fpga, Fan, Fan+T, !STOP! Off, Var, Manual...
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Menu references Diagnostics menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Sensor Red -197 F..261 F (0 F) -197 F..261 F (0 F) Sensor Green -197 F..261 F (0 F) Sensor Blue Backpanel -197 F..261 F (0 F) Front Code 0..255 (0) Status Status PCB Status...
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Exec, Busy Abort Quick scan No location, Ok, Last Status known, Approx. Latitude 0..99 (0) Longitude 0..99 (0) No Fix, Auto Fix, Diff Fix, Fix Qual...
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Menu references Video Menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: SDR Mapping Manual, BBC 8-1, BBC 8- 2, BBC 9-1, BBC 9-2, BBC 12-1, BBC 12-2, NBC A.3, NBC B.5 Output Mode YCrCb 422, YCrCb 444, RGB 444 SMPTE2084, HLG, HDR Standard S HDR Standard: SMPTE 2084 (or PQ, Perceptual SLOG3, Lin Quantization) or HLG (= Hybrid Log-Gamma), S-Log3 or...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: SawT, Step Test Select - Select Sawtooth or Stepped signal Acq Timing Off, On V-Shift S Switches V-Shift (acquisition timing shift) on or off. V-Shift Time 0..99 (0)
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Peak 0..99 (57) Custom measurement area for Auto Iris Peak 0..99 (86) Bottom measurement, when Area = Custom 0..99 (24) Left Right 0..99 (76) Average 0..99 (27)
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Menu references Video Menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Max Gain 0 dB..15 dB (15 dB) Exposure Lighting Off, On Lighting S Enables/disables Lighting function -10 .. 0 .. +10 Correction S Sets the correction to fine-adjust for ambient lighting frequency when exposure time is set to 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0..99 (50) Slope M Point M 0..99 (60) Advanced Knee Mode Compat, PwrCurves Knee Limit 0..99 (99) Off, On Desat Desat Level 0..99 (50) 0..99 (30)
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Menu references Video Menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Color Color gamut REC709, REC2020, LMS HDR ColorGamut S Selects Color Gamut to be used in HDR mode: REC709 = default color gamut REC2020 = extended color gamut LMS = LMS color space (LMS = Long, Medium and Short wavelengths) SDR Color Gamut REC709, REC2020...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: 0%..150% (75%) Col Prot Lvl Col Corr Off, On Col Corr Col Corr View Off, On VF View Off, On 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
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Menu references Video Menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: 4K Detail Off, On Detail - Switches 4K Detail on or off. 0..99 (50) Detail Level - Sets the level of detail added to the video signal. Detail Source R+G, R, G, Y - Selects the video component that is used to generate 4K Detail signal.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Keying Selection Width Red 0..99 (0) - Sets width level (Red). 0..99 (0) Width Blue - Sets width level (Blue). Color Red 0..99 (0) - Sets color level (Red).
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Menu references Service menu Function: Values: U: F: Description: Diag Files File Selection No, Yes Camera AppLog - Select Yes to include Camera Applog in diagnostics file Config Info No, Yes - Select Yes to include Camera Config in diagnostics file No, Yes Settings Info - Select Yes to include Settings Info in diagnostics file...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Function: Values: U: F: Description: Black Calibr Black Calibr Off, Running Select to run Black Calibration Note: this takes up to 80 seconds to complete Status Unknown, OK, Error, Shows status of the Black Calibration procedure...
LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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.
BNC E* HDMI* ☞ Note Note BNC C, BNC E, and HDMI are present in LDX 135 and LDX 150, but not in LDX 110. Ethernet Trunk/IP connector Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T compliant Description with IEEE-802.3 (edition 2000) Transmit Data 1+ (TX_D1+ )
These BNC connectors can be programmed for different video output signals. Refer to Appendix C for more information about the video signals on these connectors. Note: BNC C and BNC E connectors are not available in the LDX 110. BNC connector...
Connectors Back panel 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 Output DC OUT 12V 4A...
LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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...
Connectors DC Power input connector DC Power input connector CAUTIONS: Description Input voltage must not exceed 17 V Pins 1 & 2 are Total input current must be <= 16A bridged Always use all 4 power pins +12 to +17 V Pins 3 &...
LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide 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...
Connectors RS-232 connector RS-232 connector Serial connection 1: can be used for serial Description (private) data. Serial connection 2: can be used for TxD1 (serial connection 1) camera control or pan and tilt systems. TxD2 (serial connection 2) Signals are at RS-232 levels, 115 kB/s max. 6-pin Hirose RxD1 (serial connection 1) female connector...
Media network, or the baseband connector panels on the camera head or the Base Station. ☞ Note Note The LDX 110 does not support NativeIP signals. ☞ Note Note One or more options/licenses may be required to operate the camera in the desired mode(s).
Camera Graphic Panel (CGP). For LDX 135 and LDX 150, the BNC-E and HDMI outputs are preset to display the monitoring signal, which includes the camera menu. In the LDX 110, the monitoring signal is available on BNC-D (or BNC-B if BNC-D is set as an input).
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Phase/Link Configuration Standard VPID Resolution 4K50/59 2SI Single SMPTE 425-5:2019 SMPTE 352M link A-D 4K23/24/25/29 Single ST 2082 ST 292-1:2018 Merged phase and combined signals in 3x speed 1080i150/179 Combined, Phase 1, 2, 3...
Procedures Licenses About options With Grass Valley licenses it is possible to temporarily or permanently add one or more options to your camera. Contact your local Grass Valley representative for information about the availability and prices of the different options.
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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 110 / LDX 135 / 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.
LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide • 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.
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 ☞ Note Note This chapter provides information on the Installation of (Q)SFP modules for LDX 135 and LDX 150 only. (Q)SFP modules configurations Depending on the workflow the optical connections of the camera need to be properly installed.
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Installation of (Q)SFP modules Changing (Q)SFP modules • Lift the panel by using the small recess at the left. Remove the panel. The optic cabling and Q(SFP) module(s) become visible. ☞ 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.
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide Caution Only use (Q)SFP modules that comply to LASER CLASS 1. 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...
• 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 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150: manufacturer part number:...
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LDX 110 / LDX 135 / LDX 150 User Guide ☞ Note Note Make sure that the matching (‘other end’) (Q)SFPs in the IP switch have the same specifications.
Reference input,output or AES digital audio BNC A to E connectors: Video BNC baseband connectors (1.5G, 3G or 12 G) Note: No BNC C and BNC E for LDX 110 Camera control network (C2IP) RJ-45 Ethernet connector (1 Gb/s) Ethernet/IP Trunk...
Specifications Dimensions Audio inputs (rear): 2x XLR-3 female, balanced, with +48 V phantom power Intercom: XLR-5 with Engineering, Production and Program channels DC Power input: 12 V (12 to 17 V), XLR-4 male <16 A DC Power output: 13 V, XLR-4 female < 4 A Dimensions 5 mm 92.7 mm...
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