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GRASS VALLEY LDK 300 User Manual

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3922 496 30031
version 4
LDK 300
CAMERA SYSTEM

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 30031 version 4 LDK 300 CAMERA SYSTEM...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    LDK 300 User’s Guide Declaration of Conformity We, Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards: • EN60065 : Safety •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LDK 300 User’s Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Technology ............1-1 Frame Transfer DPM sensor .
  • Page 4 LDK 300 User’s Guide Triax adapter connectors ..........3-8 Triax connector.
  • Page 5 LDK 300 User’s Guide Managing files........... 4-22 Scene files .
  • Page 6 LDK 300 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Technology

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the camera system and describes how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera. Contents Technology ............1-1 Frame Transfer DPM sensor .

  • Page 8: Digital Processing

    Introduction | Features 1.1.2 Digital Processing The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 12-bit A/D converters and more than 20-bit internal processing. Two DSPs combine all major camera functions in the digital domain, including knee, gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction. The intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels and black shading.
  • Page 9 Introduction | Features • Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels, black shading and video levels - no set-up time required. • Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press. • International standard 2/3-inch lens interface. • Optical servo-controlled, four-position neutral density filter wheel. •...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Introduction | Specifications 1.3 Specifications Table 1-1. LDK 300 Camera Head DPM FT version Item Value Power requirements supplied via adapter Power consumption 35 W (Head + VF) Operating temperatures -20 to +45°C (-4 to +113°F) Storage temperatures -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Weight (approx.)
  • Page 11 Introduction | Specifications Table 1-2. LDK 5430 Triax Adapter Item Value Power requirements Triax powered or 12 Vdc Operating temperatures -20 to +45°C (-4 to +113°F) Storage temperatures -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Weight (approx.) 2.3 kg Dimensions 220 (L) x 120 (W) x 205 (H) without handgrip Triax in/out Swivel connector;...

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Introduction | Specifications 1.3.1 Dimensions Figure 1-1. Dimensions...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Introduction | Accessories 1.4 Accessories SuperXpander LDK 4482/00 5-inch viewfinder 50Hz LDK 5310/00 5-inch viewfinder 60Hz LDK 5310/50 7-inch viewfinder 50Hz LDK4016/00 7-inch viewfinder 60Hz LDK 4016/50 7-inch viewfinder support LDK 6517/00 Wide Angle adapter 1.5" vf LDK 5390/00 Sunhood for 5" VF LDK 6992/02 Raincover DVCPRO camcorder LDK 5021/01...
  • Page 14 Introduction | Accessories...

  • Page 15: Packing/Unpacking

    Installation Chapter 2 Installation This section describes how to physically set-up the camera system and how to attach asccessories. Information is also provided on the connectors used in the camera and adapter. Contents Packing/unpacking..........2-1 Transport case .

  • Page 16: Transport Case

    Installation | Transport case If a unit is being returned to Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions 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 Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions service centre.

  • Page 17: Mounting A Lens

    Installation | Mounting a lens 2.3 Mounting a lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. Remove the dust protection cap (2). Slot the lens into the lens mount (3).

  • Page 18: Inch Viewfinder

    Installation | 1.5-inch Viewfinder 2.4 1.5-inch Viewfinder 2.4.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: Loosen locking ring (1) of viewfinder support bracket (2) at the front of the camera handle. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.) Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket.

  • Page 19: Positioning The Viewfinder

    Installation | 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories 2.4.2 Positioning the viewfinder The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your requirements: Loosen the locking ring (1). (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.) Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position.

  • Page 20: Left Eye Adapter

    Installation | 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories Press the button (4) above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece. Fit the wide angle eyepiece (1) to the two clips (3) ensuring that they both click into place. Figure 2-5. Viewfinder wide angle eyepiece 2.5.2 Left eye adapter A left eye adapter is optionally available (LDK 5390/10) to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye.

  • Page 21: Mounting A Microphone

    Installation | Mounting a microphone 2.6 Mounting a microphone To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the camera proceed as follows: Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw (2) of the microphone support bracket (1) on the viewfinder and open. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark (5) in the tube.

  • Page 22: Tripod Adapter Plate

    Installation | Tripod adapter plate 2.7 Tripod adapter plate To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK 5031/00 is delivered as standard) must first be attached to the tripod. Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad

    Installation | Adjusting the shoulder pad and so gives extra stability to the mount. When the camera is mounted on the tripod tighten this locking lever (5) to ensure that the stud (2) at the rear of the plate is locked firmly in place.

  • Page 24: Zoom Controls

    Installation | Zoom controls 2-10 Figure 2-10. Top light 2.10 Zoom controls An optional zoom control unit (1) can be mounted on the carrying handle. The three available versions for different types of lens are: • LDK 6113 / 16 for Fujinon. •...

  • Page 25: Attaching An Adapter

    Installation | Attaching an adapter 2-11 2.11 Attaching an adapter The LDK 300 camera head is a multi-role camera head that can be used with various adapters. Caution Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adapter.
  • Page 26 Installation | Attaching an adapter 2-12...
  • Page 27 Cabling and connectors Chapter 3 Cabling and connectors This section describes how to integrate the camera system into your studio system. Information is also provided on the connectors used in the camera and adapter. Contents Configurations ........... 3-2 Camera with Triax adapter .

  • Page 28: Configurations

    Cabling and connectors | Configurations 3.1 Configurations 3.1.1 Camera with Triax adapter A camera head with an LDK 5430 Triax adapter can be connected to an LDK 4501 Base Station using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 3000m (10,000 ft.) for a 14mm Triax cable.
  • Page 29 Cabling and connectors | Configurations Figure 3-2. Multiple cameras with C2IP network control Triax adapter Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Base Station Star 6P ND1/16 Smart card Soft Focus ND1/64 THOMSON Tracker Camera Base Station Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Star 6P ND1/16 Smart...

  • Page 30: Camera With Triax Adapter And Superxpander

    Cabling and connectors | Configurations 3.1.3 Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander A camera head with an LDK 5430 Triax adapter can be mounted in the LDK 4482 SuperXpander. This enables large box lenses to be used with the camera. The Triax adapter connects to the SuperXpander via a flying lead.

  • Page 31: Camera Connectors

    Cabling and connectors | Camera connectors 3.2 Camera connectors Figure 3-4. Camera connector location Viewfinder connector Lens connector bts1009 Audio microphone connector RS232 connector 3.2.1 Viewfinder connector Figure 3-5. Camera viewfinder connector -80V 11. GND n.c. 12. vf video 13. Pb vf ret INTN-D 14.

  • Page 32: Lens Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Camera connectors 3.2.2 Lens connector Figure 3-6. Camera lens connector Ext. Video On/Off Lens Servo VTR Trigger Switch Range Extender -batt 10. Zoom Follow Momentary Iris 11. Focus follow* IrisControl 12. Spare + batt * not standard on lens Iris Follow Hirose 12-pole female;...

  • Page 33: Rs232 Serial Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Camera connectors 3.2.4 RS232 serial connector Figure 3-8. RS232 serial connector SPARE RS-DSR RS-RXD RS-RTS RS-TXD RS-CTS RS-DTR +12V RS-DGND SubD 9-pin male; panel view (X12)

  • Page 34: Triax Adapter Connectors

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3.3 Triax adapter connectors Figure 3-9. Triax adapter connector location Triax connector Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (option) CVBS output Intercom headset Viewfinder/Ext. video output Audio microphone 1 input Front Rear 48V DC power supply Script light power supply Script Light...

  • Page 35: Triax Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3.3.1 Triax connector Figure 3-10. Triax connector Centre pin: Power and signals Inner shield: Return Outer shield: Camera housing GND Outer shield Centre pin Inner shield Panel view (X100) 3.3.2 CVBS output connector Figure 3-11.

  • Page 36: Script Light Power Supply Socket

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3-10 3.3.4 Script light power supply socket Figure 3-13. Script light power supply output connector +12 Vdc (maximum dissipation 3W) Power return Shield Fischer 3-pole female: panel view (X102) 3.3.5 Teleprompter video output connector Figure 3-14.

  • Page 37: Audio Microphone 2 Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3-11 3.3.7 Audio microphone 2 connector Figure 3-16. Audio microphone 2 connector Audio Screen Audio In Audio Return Microphone impedance >200 ohm Sensitivity range: -64 to -24 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output.

  • Page 38: Audio Microphone 1 Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3-12 3.3.9 Audio microphone 1 connector Figure 3-18. Audio microphone 1 connector Audio Screen Audio In Audio Return Microphone impedance >200 ohm Sensitivity range: -64 to -24 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output.

  • Page 39: Reference Input Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3-13 3.3.11 Reference input connector Figure 3-21. Reference input connector This conector is used to supply a 1 Vpp reference signal to the camera for genlocking when the optional encoder is fitted. This connector can be used as an input socket for a 1 Vpp CVBS signal which is output on the TP out connector of the Base Station.

  • Page 40: Auxiliary Connector

    Cabling and connectors | Triax adapter connectors 3-14 3.3.13 Auxiliary connector Figure 3-23. Auxiliary connector +5VL Spare On-air n.c. Private Data Camera - Base Station Ground Private Data Base Station - Camera 10. Ground 11. Shield Private data input signals: 0 <0.8 Volt; 1 >2.4 Volt max.

  • Page 41: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Chapter 4 Operating instructions This section shows the physical location of the controls on the camera. A description is given of how to navigate through the menu system and set-up your preferences. Contents Camera head controls ..........4-3 Viewfinder controls .
  • Page 42 Operating instructions | Scene files ........... 4-22 Operator files .

  • Page 43: Camera Head Controls

    Operating instructions | Camera head controls 4.1 Camera head controls Figure 4-1. Camera head controls S m ar C ar d k e r T ra c A u x Filter wheel switches 11. Power On/Off switch Filter wheel indicators 12.

  • Page 44: Viewfinder Controls

    Operating instructions | Viewfinder controls 4.2 Viewfinder controls Figure 4-2. Camera head controls TAPE BATT ND/RE 20. Tally switch 30. Iris indication 21. Zebra switch 31. Zebra pattern 22. Option (assignable switch 4) 32. Safe area marker 23. Brightness control 33.

  • Page 45: Assigning Functions To Buttons

    Operating instructions | Viewfinder controls 4.2.1 Assigning functions to buttons The camera head has three assignable buttons, two on the side panel (4) and (5), and one on the lower front panel (19). The viewfinder has an assignable switch (22). These buttons can be assigned the following functions: Table 4-1.

  • Page 46: Using The Camera

    Operating instructions | Using the camera 4.3 Using the camera Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera. Attach the triax cable or supply the adapter with power. 4.3.1 Switching on the power Triax adapter On the Base Station set the master power switch to the ON position. The green power light lights.

  • Page 47: Access And Security

    Operating instructions | Access and Security 4.4 Access and Security 4.4.1 Camera cards Three camera cards are delivered with each camera. These comprise of two user's cards and one owner's card. Figure 4-3. Camera cards Owner's Card User's Card The owner's card has three functions: •...

  • Page 48: Access Control

    Operating instructions | Access and Security menu of the menu system. An operator file contains information relating to the set-up of general camera preferences. 4.4.2 Access control The owner’s card or the PIN code is used to access special set-up and security features of the camera.

  • Page 49: System Menu

    Operating instructions | System Menu 4.5 System Menu The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system menu switches. The systems menu is viewed in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the Rotary control (12) and the Select button (13) which are both located at the front of the camera.

  • Page 50: Finding Your Way

    Operating instructions | System Menu 4-10 The MAIN menu screen shows five items. The name of the menu is shown below these. Four more items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the Rotary control (12). A cursor shows your position in the menu. The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down.

  • Page 51: Making Changes

    Operating instructions | System Menu 4-11 If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds. (This delay can be programmed in the VF menu.) However, when you press the Select button again you enter the System menu at the last position of the cursor and not at the top of MAIN menu.

  • Page 52: Viewfinder Preferences

    Operating instructions | Viewfinder preferences 4-12 4.6 Viewfinder preferences Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; adjust viewing parameters, select markers, message boxes and on-screen display times. 4.6.1 Viewfinder picture quality Adjust the Brightness (23) and Contrast (24) controls according to your preferences. If you wish, use the Crispening (peaking) control (25) to adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder picture (reduce the crispening when the gain is set to +++).

  • Page 53: Lens Preferences

    Operating instructions | Lens preferences 4-13 4.7 Lens preferences When you fit a lens to the camera you may need to adjust the back focus. Refer to the lens manufacturer's instructions to find out how to do this. The LENS menu allows you to choose and, if necessary, adjust parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences.

  • Page 54: Video Preferences

    Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-14 4.8 Video preferences The means used to control the camera depends on your work methods. A remote OCP can be used and a low user level can be selected to restrict the available camera functions.

  • Page 55: Gain Selection

    Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-15 • Safe area (VF) • Cadre (VF) The lens iris closes automatically when the colour bars are switched on. 4.8.3 Gain selection Depending on the available light levels it may be necessary to adjust the gain of the camera.

  • Page 56: Colour Temperature Selection

    Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-16 The outer (bigger) filter switch has four positions: Table 4-3. Filter wheel 1 values Position Filter Clear ND 1/4 filter (2 stops) ND 1/16 filter (4 stops) ND 1/64 filter (6 stops) The inner (smaller) filter switch also has four positions: Table 4-4.
  • Page 57 Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-17 Selecting the colour temperature The up/down Colour temperature (White bal.) switch (8) on the left-front side of the camera allows a choice between: Three preset colour temperatures: • 3200K (3.2K) - for studio lighting conditions •...

  • Page 58: Exposure Time

    Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-18 Press the White balance switch (15) again to start the measurement procedure. A message indicating that the process is runnning appears. TAPE BATT ND/RE AWHITE: running When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message and the measured temperature appear in the viewfinder.
  • Page 59 Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-19 Selecting the exposure time The momentary up/down Exposure time switch (16) gives a choice of exposure time settings. Table 4-5. Exposure time values Value Function Nom. - nominal setting Var. - enables the exposure to be varied - for shooting sync-locked monitors Film - to vary the exposure with running shutter...
  • Page 60 Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-20 Vertical shift (V-Shift) Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors with the same display frequency as the camera, for example TV sets, a horizontal black bar is seen in the viewfinder because the camera is blanking while the TV is not. The V-Shift switch (18) shifts the camera blanking.

  • Page 61: Black Stretch

    Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-21 4.8.7 Black stretch The black stretch function gives more detail in the dark areas of the picture without effecting the rest of the picture. Set the Black stretch switch (7) to the On position to switch on the black stretch function.

  • Page 62: Classic Mode

    Operating instructions | Managing files 4-22 Point two small white boxes at the intended surface. Press the Select button (13) to start the measurement procedure (the iris is set to Auto). The process running message appears: TAPE BATT ND/RE ASKIN: running When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message appears in the viewfinder.

  • Page 63: Operator Files

    Operating instructions | User levels 4-23 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. The FILES menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system.

  • Page 64: Selecting The User Level

    Operating instructions | Smart-Touch™ 4-24 4.10.1 Selecting the user level There are four user levels: user0, user1, user2 and user3. The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of functions which can be changed by whoever is using the camera.
  • Page 65 Operating instructions | Smart-Touch™ 4-25 • Extreme contrast uses the full dynamic range of the FT CCD sensor to obtain better handling of highlights and more detail in the shadows. The Creative category provides seven files for different effects: • Sports warm colour delivers warm and rich contrasts bringing out team colours. •...

  • Page 66: Triax Adapter Controls

    Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-26 4.12 Triax adapter controls Figure 4-7. Triax adapter LDK 5430 controls Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (option) Front Rear 48V Script Light Breaker DC in Power on 48V On Ext 1 Ext 2 12V 1.5A DC Out Mic 2 Intercom routing switch...

  • Page 67: Powering The Camera

    Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-27 4.12.1 Powering the camera The power supply for the camera and Triax adapter is normally supplied via the triax cable from the Base Station. The power on indicator (6) lights when power is supplied and the camera power switch is On.

  • Page 68: Intercom

    Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-28 Audio channel 1 The microphone for channel 1 is connected either to the socket at the front-right of the camera or to the Mic 1 socket on the triax adapter. A 3-position switch (5) activates the socket at the front-right or the connector at the rear.

  • Page 69: Communication

    Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-29 4.12.5 Communication Call button Press this momentary button (4) to send a signal to the control panels calling for attention. The ND/RE indicator in the 1.5-inch viewfinder shows when a call signal is sent or received.
  • Page 70 Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-30...

  • Page 71: Chapter 5 - Menu Structure

    Menu structure Chapter 5 Menu structure This section shows the menu structure and lists the location of the functions in the menus. Contents Menu structure ........... 5-2 Main (top) menu .

  • Page 72: Menu Structure

    Menu structure | Menu structure 5.1 Menu structure 5.1.1 Main (top) menu The top menu gives access to the following submenus: Viewfinder (VF) menu This menu contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed. Lens menu The functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the lens.
  • Page 73 Menu structure | Menu structure The main functions avalable in these menus are shown in the following tables. The functions available depend on user level and camera configuration. Table 5-1. Viewfinder menu Main menu items Purpose VF mon video signal in viewfinder VF Contour contours in viewfinder signal Zebra...
  • Page 74 Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-3. Video menu Main menu items Purpose Colour filter adjust filter level Detail level set detail level Skin set skin contour values Flare set flare values Black set values for black functions Gain set values for R, G, B gain Knee set knee values Gamma...
  • Page 75 Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-4. Install menu (Triax camera) Main menu items Purpose Disable Camera on/off IR receiver on/off OnAir Lamp on/off Intercom set intercom values Audio set gain and filter Timing set subcarrier and h-phase Notch on/off Chroma on/off Aspect ratio...

  • Page 76: Where To Find A Function

    Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-6. Security menu Main menu items Purpose Customer files store customer files Green Button choose button function 5.1.2 Where to find a function The following table contains an alphabetical list of the functions and points to their location in the system menu structure.
  • Page 77 Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path VIDEO \ BLACK \ MORE level Red VIDEO \ BLACK Stretch level Camera DIAGNOSTICS 12nc DIAGNOSTICS Boot version DIAGNOSTICS FPGA FILES \ STANDARD FILES Matching INSTALL Mic.
  • Page 78 Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path SECURITY \ CUSTOMER FILES store Scene file SECURITY \ CUSTOMER FILES store Oper. file SECURITY \ CUSTOMER FILES store VTR file SECURITY \ GREEN BUTTON Green Button select INSTALL Disable Camera VIDEO \ BLACK...
  • Page 79 Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path SECURITY Installed User Level INSTALL Intercom side tone Iris LENS Peak/Average level LENS Set Point level INSTALL IR receiver switch Knee VIDEO \ KNEE CONTOUR Contour switch VIDEO \ KNEE Master point VIDEO \ KNEE...
  • Page 80 Menu structure | Menu structure 5-10 Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path DIAGNOSTICS \ COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS \ COMMUNICATION INSTALL \ ON AIR LAMP On Air lamp switch FILES \ RECALL OPER. FILE Operator file recall FILES \ OPER. FILE Operator file store SECURITY PIN code...
  • Page 81 Menu structure | Menu structure 5-11 Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path SECURITY \ INSTALLED LEVEL User level select 4:3 Area type Audio Bar switch VF \ VF CONTOUR Contour level VF \ VF CONTOUR Contour switch Centre Cross switch Focus ind.
  • Page 82 Menu structure | Menu structure 5-12...

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