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GRASS VALLEY LDK 8300 User Manual

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3922 496 31001 May 2008 v1.0
LDK 8300
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 31001 May 2008 v1.0 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Trademarks Grass Valley and Infinity are trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Viewfinder controls and indicators ........34 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 4 5.11.1 Selecting the user level ......... . . 63 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 5 Specifications for LDK 8300 ........
  • Page 6 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 7 End-of-life product recycling Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel. • Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 9 • Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the CCD sensors. • Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 10 – Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets. – In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 11 Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 12 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Technology The LDK 8300 is a high speed, HD multi-format digital camera head using three 2/3-inch HD- ™ sensors. Combined with the Grass Valley LDK 5880 HD fiber adapter and the LDK 4583 High-speed Base station, the camera head forms a flexible camera system that is equally at home in the studio or out on location.

  • Page 14: Film-Like Characteristics

    S-curve of film. 1.1.4 Focus assist With HDTV, focusing is even more critical than before. The LDK 8300 has special patented focusing aids. A unique viewfinder zoom function enlarges the viewfinder image instantly with a simple press-button action, thus providing improved means for focusing.

  • Page 15: Features

    Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches with read-out of all settings. • Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera functions. • Flicker reduction technology ensures constant video output levels at triple-speed frame rates. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Headset dynamic XLR-5 (double muff) LDK 8111/37 Headset dynamic XLR-5 (single muff) LDK 8111/51 Scriptboard with light LDK 6985/21 Universal transport case LDK 5020/05 AC power supply 100 W LDK 5901/00 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 - Installation

    If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley Nederland B.V. for servicing, try to use the containers and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Grass Valley Nederland B.V.

  • Page 18: Universal Transport Case

    These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam insert for your particular configuration. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 19: Mounting A Lens

    For more information about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer’s documentation. ☞ Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 20: 2-Inch Viewfinder

    To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder, fit the eye piece cover (3) to the rubber eyepiece. Spare eye piece covers (ordering number 3922 405 00461) are available at your Grass Valley representative. Figure 2-3. Viewfinder mounting...

  • Page 21: Positioning The Viewfinder

    To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button (4) below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the associated clip (5). The display can now be seen from further away. Figure 2-4. Viewfinder positioning LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 22: Viewfinder Accessories

    (2). Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket (3) at the end of the left eye adapter. Figure 2-6. Viewfinder left eye adapter LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 23: Mounting A Microphone

    INSTALL menu. When a longer microphone is used, it is not necessary to place it in the split tube. Phantom power is always present on the front microphone socket. Figure 2-7. Microphone mounting LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 24: Tripod Adapter Plate

    Press and hold the red locking lever (3) against the release handle (4). Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera. Pull the release handle (4) forward. Move the camera backwards and up. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad

    Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted to get the best balanced shoulder position. Figure 2-9. Shoulder pad LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 26: Attaching The Adapter

    Follow these steps in the order given. Tightening or loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 - Configurations

    Additionally, an MCP 400 master control panel can be connected to the C2IP network. The configuration can be powered either: – from the Base Station via the hybrid fiber cable, or – locally with the mains power supply connected directly to the SuperXpander. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 28: Camera With Superxpander

    - single mode fiber connection + local power needed + hybrid-to-single mode optical converters needed Harddisk Playback recorder Controller RS 422 Monitoring Standard PGM output output (270 Mb/s) for slow motion playback LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 29: Portable Camera

    Harddisk Playback recorder Controller RS 422 Monitoring Standard PGM output output (270 Mb/s) for slow motion playback ☞ Note When the camera is locally powered the 5-inch viewfinder cannot be used. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 - Configurations LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 - Location Of Controls

    Chapter 4 - Location of controls Chapter 4 Location of controls 4.1 Camera head controls and connectors Figure 4-1. Camera connector location Viewfinder connector Lens connector VF/Mon RS232 connector connector Front microphone connector LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 32 VRT start shift Time Bal. scan Black stretch switch Color temp. switch Select Audio Level Color bars switch Audio Exposure Menu Menu volume time select rotary control switch button control Power switch LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 33: Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adapter Controls And Connectors

    Power on indicator Power on 1.5A max. Script Light 11-17V Breaker Circuit breaker button Power out Script light Power in connector connector connector Reference in / teleprompter out Auxiliary Tracker connector connector connector LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 34: Viewfinder Controls And Indicators

    Figure 4-2. Viewfinder markers and indicators Gain presets Top indicators MEDIA BATT ND/RE FOC+ Iris indicator Zoom indicator Cadre marker Centre marker Cadre marker Message box Safe area Non-standard AWFL Color temperature indicators LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 - Operating Instructions

    Using the switches on the camera itself. • Using the menu system to select functions. ☞ Note If you cannot access some camera functions or you wish to restrict access, refer to “Access and Security” on page LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 36: System Menu

    Press the Select button after the camera is switched on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder. Press the Select button again while this text is showing, the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 37: Finding Your Way

    Rotary control. Figure 5-3. Lens menu PREVIOUS Lens type Auto Iris Peak/Average Auto iris setp. Mom. iris setp. MENU: LENS Extended Iris LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 38: Leaving The System Menu

    If you make changes to the video settings in the Systems menu and you decide not to keep them, use the Std. button at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 39: Assigning Functions To Buttons

    • Viewfinder zoom function • Switch to external video signal 1 • Switch to external video signal 2 RET button • Viewfinder zoom function • Switch to external video signal button button LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 40: Video Acquisition Modes

    (2x speed) B: VF signal PH2: PH3: n/a SDI (comb.): 720p50 720p150 720p150 Hz A: VF signal PH1: | 625i50 (3x speed) B: VF signal PH2: } 720p150 PH3: | SDI (comb.):720p50 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 41: Viewfinder Preferences

    The Tally switch does not control the tally indicator at the rear of the carrying handle. When the camera is on-air, the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights. When the studio ISO signal is received, the MEDIA indicator lights. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 42: Viewfinder Markers

    When the viewfinder zoom function is in use, many of the viewfinder markers are switched off to improve the clarity of the display. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder flashes when the viewfinder zoom function is active. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 43: Lens Preferences

    When extended iris is on, the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights, and gain and exposure controls are blocked. The parameters for the extended iris function are set in the LENS menu. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 44: Precision Focus

    The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the degree to which the lens has been zoomed out or in ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (tele). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 45: Video Preferences

    It also lights when black stretch or extended auto iris is on and if AWC, FL50 or FL60 is selected with the colour temperature selector. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 46: Test Signal

    – The actual value of the gain in dB is assigned to these symbols in the INSTALL menu. – The Gain indicators in the viewfinder light to indicate the value selected. (The + and ++ indicators light when the gain is +++.) LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 47: Optical Filter Selection

    Soft focus The status of the filter wheels is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds. The ND/RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when an ND (Neutral Density) filter is selected. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 48: Colour Temperature Selection

    None of these indicators light when AWC is selected, but the Non-standard indicator lights. The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured colour temperature. The range of the auto-white balance is from 2500K to 20000K. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 49 Press once on the White balance switch at the front of the camera to start the automatic white balance procedure. The following appears in the viewfinder: MED IA BAT T ND/RE FOC+ AWHITE: window LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 50 During the auto-white measurement process iris is set to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off. Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 51: Exposure Time

    50 Hz * for shooting with 50Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating 60 Hz * for shooting with 60Hz lighting (adjustable) rotating * not available for high speed video modes. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 52: Shooting Screens

    This function is only available when the camera is used in the stand-alone mode. It is not active when the camera is genlocked or on-air. ☞ Note When the camera is genlocked, use the V-shift function in the INSTALL menu. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 53: Auto Skin Detail

    Place the cursor in front of the VIDEO\SKIN\AUTO item. Press the Select button. The following appears in the viewfinder. MED IA BAT T ND/RE FOC+ ASKIN: window Point two small white boxes at the intended surface. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 54: Black Stretch

    50 produce more detail in the shadow areas, while values lower that 50 reduce the detail (this is often referred to as Black Press). The default value is 99. When black stretch is switched on the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 55: Artificial Light Conditions

    The alternating light amplitude causes different video levels for the three fields. This effect is only visible during slow motion replay. The field flickering will not appear in the viewing output. The LDK 8300 allows to use various presets to accommodate different artificial lighting conditions.
  • Page 56 It is not recommended that 50/100/150 Hz video modes are used with 60 Hz lighting and similarly, it is not recommended that 60/120/180 Hz video modes are used with 50 Hz lighting. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 57: Controls On The Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adapter

    If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power. ☞ Note When the camera is powered locally the 5-inch viewfinder cannot be used. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 58: Selecting Monitoring Signals

    (HD-format, Y only). Figure 5-10. VF output connector signal Front Front Rear Rear Mic. Mic. Line Line Mic. Mic. Line Line VF output connector Ext. SD signal selection Ext. VF output connector LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 59: Using Audio

    The channel 2 rear input level switch selects either a line level input or a microphone level input for the channel 2 rear connector (Mic 2). The switch under the Mic 2 socket selects a phantom power supply (48V) for the rear socket. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 60: Intercom

    A tracker can connect a headset to the side of the adapter to receive the intercom channels from the Base Station and the camera operator's microphone signal. The tracker's microphone signal is passed to the camera operator and to the Base Station. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 61: Communication

    The tracker connector on the side of the adapter, as well as providing full intercom facilities for the dolly or crane driver, also carries a tally signal and a +12 Vdc power supply. This allows an external on-air lamp to be used. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 62: Managing Files

    The green STD button on the left-front side of the camera recalls the standard scene file. This file contains standard parameters for the picture performance. A standard operator's file can be recalled via the FILES menu. This file contains parameters for the set-up of the camera. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 63: Customer Standard Files

    The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unauthorised interference with the camera and provides an additional level of security. Setting disable camera to ON is similar to using User level 0 to protect the settings of the camera. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 64: Access And Security

    The recall and storage of a operator file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system. An operator file contains information relating to the set-up of general camera preferences. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 65: Access Control

    ☞ Note Only use an original camera card. Store the owner’s card in a safe place. ☞ Note Cards saved LDK 8300 camera are not compatible with other LDK 8000 cameras. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 - Operating instructions LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 67: Menu Structure

    (scene and operator) default files. Diagnostics menu - provides information on the current status of the camera. No values can be changed in this menu. Service menu - contains service item for advanced camera configuration. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 68: Vf Menu Structure

    0 Marker type 0 Marker style 0 Marker shading Shad 2 Ind. White 2 Ind. Black 2 Display Time 3 Menu Time 3 Rotary Speed 0 Notch EXT 0 EXT AspectRatio LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 69: Lens Menu Structure

    > Handgrip Zoom Gain Speed Zoom speed ExpTime Speed Zoom curve Min Iris F16.0 Zoom/Focus Max Iris F2.0 Lens I/F Analog Min. Exp.Time 1/500 Lens I/F State NotOK Max. Gain (dB) LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 70: Video Menu Structure

    S Knee Limit S <more> > S Desat S Desat Level 3 Matrix Skin S Auto Point 2 Saturation S Auto Ref S R>G .. B>G S Mat/Gam S White Limit S Master LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 71: Install Menu Structure

    2 Gain + (dB) 2 Gain ++ (dB) S Gain +++ (dB) 12dB S Awb Speed S Awb Gain 0 H.Phase 0 V-Shift 0 V-Shift Level 3 Head Fan 3 Adapter Fan LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 72: File Menu Structure

    1 Store Oper.file > 1 Recall Oper.file > 1 FileSelect 2 Attributes > 1 Recall exec 1 FileSelect 1 Store exec 1 FileSelect 1 Recall exec 2 FileSelect 2 Filename 2 Attribute LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 73: Security Menu Structure

    0 Scene File 0 Operator File 6.1.8 Diagnostics menu structure Refer to the next chapter for the menu contents. 6.1.9 Service menu structure Refer to the next chapter for the menu contents. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 74: Menu Contents

    Iris ind. Off, On Turns the iris indicator in the viewfinder on User 0 or off. This indicator shows the F - stop value of the iris opening of the lens. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 75 Notch EXT Off, On Turns external notch filter on or off. User 0 EXT AspectRatio 16:9, 4:3 Aspect ratio converter for external video User 0 Oper displayed in the viewfinder. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 76: Lens Menu

    Analog, Digital Select an analog or digital lens interface. User 0 Lens I/F State OK, NotOK Displays the status of the lens interface User 0 (when a digital lens interface is used). LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 77: Video Menu

    Scene Color1 Red 0..99 (50) Sets color level for skin gate 1 (red) User 3 Scene Color1 Blue 0..99 (50) Sets color level for skin gate 1 (blue) User 3 Scene LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 78 Serv 1 Knee Limit 0..99 (99) Selects the level above which the knee Serv 1 Scene limiter is active. Desat Off, On Turns knee desaturation on or off. Serv 1 Scene LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 79 M/G = first matrix, then gamma correction. White limiter Serv 1 White limit Off, On Turns white limiter on or off. Use to limit Serv 1 Scene highlight levels in the video signal. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 80 Serv 1 VParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (red). Serv 1 VParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (green). Serv 1 VParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (blue). Serv 1 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 81: Install Menu

    Local: set audio gain level in the camera; Ext: audio gain level is controlled by the base station (external). Audio 1 Source Line, Mic, Mic48, Front Selects source for audio channel 1. User 1 Oper LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 82 0..99 (4) Sets the speed for the auto white balance Serv 1 procedure. Awb Gain 0..99 (10) Sets the gain value for the auto white Serv 1 balance procedure. Timing User 0 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 83 Assigns a function to RET Lens switch: User 1 Oper Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function; EXT = switch to external signal (select source with switch at the rear of the camera); LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 84 120 min. or when temperature is too high. Adapter Fan Off, On Turns the head fan on or off. Turns itself on User 3 after 120 min. or when temperature is too high. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 85: Files Menu

    OCard1..OCard10 Delete exec Deletes the selected file. User 2 Filename <name> Changes name of the selected file. User 2 Attribute R/W, R Sets file attribute of the selected file. User 2 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 86: Security Menu

    Selects type of factory default file to use: User 0 Std = standard factory defaults; 8000 = LDK 8000 factory defaults. Scene file Yes, No User 0 Operator file Yes, No User 0 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 87: Diagnostics Menu

    -100 .. +100 (0) Displays transmitted signal power in dBm. Serv 1 Module Temp (C) -40 .. 125 (0) Displays current temperature in the optical Serv 1 SFP module in degrees celsius. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 88 Board 12NC #### Displays the last 4 digits of the 12NC of the User 2 selected board. Board Status 0..99 Displays the hardware status of the User 2 selected board. LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 89 Displays the camera head hardware User 2 SD, Illegal configuration. Adaptor Unknown, HD, HD-HS, Displays the adapter configuration. User 2 SD, Illegal Basestation Unknown, HD, HD-HS, Displays the base station configuration. User 2 SD, Illegal LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 90: Service Menu

    Sets horizontal phase for front. Serv 1 Scaler User 0 Encoder Off, On Turns encoder for scaler on or off. User 3 Chroma Off, On Turns chroma for scaler on or off. User 0 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 91 Chapter 6 - Menu structure and contents LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 92 Chapter 6 - Menu structure and contents LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 93: Camera Connectors

    Chapter 7 - Connectors Chapter 7 Connectors 7.1 Camera connectors Figure 7-1. Camera connector location Viewfinder connector Lens connector VF/Mon RS232 connector connector Front microphone connector LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 94: Viewfinder Connector

    Focus follow* IrisControl Spare + batt * not standard on lens Iris Follow Hirose 12-pole female; panel view Panel part number (X15): 5322 265 10389 Cable part number (male): 5322 265 41208 LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 95: Vf/Mon Connector

    XLR 3-pole female; panel view Panel part number (X13): 5322 267 40523 7.1.5 RS232 connector Figure 7-5. RS232 connector SPARE RS-DSR RS-RXD RS-RTS RS-TXD RS-CTS SubD 9-pin male; panel view (X12) RS-DTR +12V RS-DGND LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 96: Connectors On The Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adapter

    HD-SDI (A) HD-SDI (A) connector Power on 1.5A max. Script Light 11-17V Breaker Power output Script light Power input connector connector connector Reference in / teleprompter out Auxiliary Tracker connector connector connector LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 97: Vf Out / External Video Output Connector

    BNC connector: panel view (X106) 7.2.3 HD-SDI (A) connector Figure 7-8. HD-SDI (A) connector This socket is used to output the camera HD-SDI video signal according to SMPTE 292M. BNC connector: panel view (X105) LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 98: Microphone 1 Connector

    Telephone left Telephone right Microphone level: -64 dBu / -24 dBu switchable Microphone impedance: >600 Ω Output level: +6 dBu nominal Output impedance: <50 Ω XLR 5-pole female; panel view (X104) LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 99: Power Input Connector

    Hirose 4-pole female: panel view (X110) 7.2.9 Script light connector Figure 7-14. Script light connector +12 VDC (max. 3W) Power return Shield Fischer 3-pole female: panel view (X111) LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 100: Reference In / Teleprompter Out Connector

    2400 bits/s nom; 4800 bits/s max. Private data output signals: C-MOS levels 5 VDC output impedance: <1 kΩ Analogue outputs (AN0 and AN1): output level: 0 - 5 VDC output impedance: 100 Ω LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 101: Tracker Connector

    Panel part number (X108): 3922 040 02463 +12V return Microphone level: -64dBu/-24dBu switchable Microphone impedance: >600 Ω Intercom output level: nom. 0 dBu , max +6 dBu Intercom output impedance: <200 Ω LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 102 Chapter 7 - Connectors LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 103: Specifications For Ldk 8300

    Dynamic range better than 200% Video performance (in 3x speed mode) Sensitivity 2000 Lux at F5 typical (at 90% reflection) Modulation depth (min.) 45% at 27 MHz Dynamic range better than 200% LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 104: Specifications For Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adapter

    2x XLR-3, balanced, +48 V phantom power Intercom XLR-5 with channels ENG/PROD/PROG DC input 12V, XLR-4 male Script light power output 12V, 0.25 A, 3-pin Fischer DC output 12V, 1.5 A, 4-pin Hirose LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 105: Dimensions

    Mic. Line Mic. Line Ext. SD Ext. +48V Mic 2 +48V HD-SDI (B)/VF HD-SDI (A) Power on 1.5A max. Script Light 11-17V Breaker 162 mm (6.4 in) 379 mm (14.9 in) LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)
  • Page 106 Chapter 8 - Specifications LDK 8300 HDTV High-speed camera system User’s Guide (v1.0)

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