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3922 496 31341 December 2009 v1.01
LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 31341 December 2009 v1.01 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera...

  • 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

    Camera versions ........... . . 17 1.3.1 LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version (LDK 8000/70) ..... . . 17 1.3.2 LDK 8000 Elite Worldcam version (LDK 8000/71) .
  • Page 4 Setup using the Operational Control Panel ......66 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 5 Connectors on the LDK 5490 HD-SDI adaptor ......111 Chapter 8 – Specifications Specifications for LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite camera head ....115 8.1.1 Technical .
  • Page 6 Dimensions ........... 121 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • 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

    Important information Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. Regularly check the Grass Valley website (www.grassvalley.com) for new updates of this and other user’s guides. During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed.
  • Page 9 Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating. To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the camera correctly. Do not block the hot airflow coming from the outlets on the right side of the camera head and camera adaptor. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 10 Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Triax or Fiber cables. – Do not mix units from different types of camera systems (HD with SD, Triax with digital Triax) – Do connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system parts. •...
  • Page 11 This separation can be achieved by using an isolation transformer between the local power outlet and the equipment connected to the camera. Alternatively, use equipment that has a double insulation and therefore does not require an earth connection. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 12 – 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 13 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 14 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome The LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite is a high definition multi-format (LDK 8000 Elite) or single- format (LDK 4000 Elite) camera head using three 2/3-inch HD-DPM ™ imagers. The small, lightweight, camera head contains the optical pickup devices and digital image processing electronics, while the transmission system (HD Fiber, TriaxHD, HD-SDI or HD Wireless) can be selected by using interchangeable dockable adaptors.

  • Page 16: Technology

    1.2.3 Focus assist With HD, focusing is even more critical than before. The LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite 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 17: Camera Versions

    1.3 Camera versions 1.3.1 LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version (LDK 8000/70) The LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version supports both 720p and 1080iHD acquisition formats in 50 and 59.94 Hz and simultaneously provides high-quality SD outputs in either 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz (optional feature).

  • Page 18: Features

    1.4 Features • Ultimate flexibility with HD-DPM+ ™ CCD imagers with native switchability (LDK 8000 Elite only) between interlaced 1080i, true progressive 720p and 1080p (LDK 8000 Elite Worldcam only) high definition digital cinematography formats. • The CCD imagers have 9.2 million pixels each, with 1920 (H) x 4320 (V) effective picture elements.

  • Page 19: List Of Accessories

    Headset dynamic XLR-5 (double muff) LDK 8111/51 Headset dynamic XLR-5 (single muff) LDK 6985/21 Scriptboard with light LDK 5020/05 Universal transport case LDK 5020/01 Carrying bag LDK 5901/00 AC power supply 100 W LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 - Introduction LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Connect the lens cable to the lens connector (4) at the right side of the camera. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camera and clip (5) located at the side. Figure 2-1. Lens mounting LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 22: Ldk 5302/60 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 via your Grass Valley representative. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 23: 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 2-3. Viewfinder positioning LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 24: 2-Inch Viewfinder Accessories

    (2). Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket (3) at the end of the left eye adaptor. Figure 2-5. Viewfinder left eye adaptor LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 25: Aj-Mc700 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 2-6. Microphone mounting LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 26: Ldk 5301/10 Tripod Adaptor 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad

    Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted to get the best balanced shoulder position. Figure 2-8. Shoulder pad LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 28: Exchanging The Camera Adaptor

    Unscrew the two horizontal screws (4) at the front of the camera head. Unscrew the two horizontal screws (3) at the top of the camera head. Carefully disconnect the adaptor from the camera head. Figure 2-9. Exchanging the camera adaptor LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 29: Ldk 5020/05 Universal Transport Case

    These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam inserts for your particular configuration. Caution To prevent damage always detach the lens from the camera head before transporting. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 30: Packing For Return

    Chapter 2 - Installation 2.9 Packing for return If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley 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 service centre.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - Configurations

    Utility out 12 VDC 1.5A Monitoring out Tracker out Aux out LDK 4582 HD Fiber Base Station LDK 8000 Elite LDK 5880 HD Fiber HD camera head camera adaptor MCP 400 OCP 400 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 32: Triaxhd Configuration

    20% when a teleprompter signal is sent to the camera. The maximum length is given for cables of the highest quality. The quality of some cables and the number of connections can adversely affect this maximum length. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 33: Stand-Alone Configuration

    Scriptlight out 12 VDC Utility out 12 VDC 1.5A LDK 5861 TriaxHD camera adaptor LDK 8000 Elite External Power HD camera head supply unit LDK 5490 Compact HD-SDI adaptor OCP 400 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 34: Hd Wireless Configuration

    OCP 400 ☞ ☞ Note Note Refer to the user’s guide for the HD Wireless system for more information about setting up and operating the wireless transmission connection. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 35: Multiple Camera Configuration

    To control the configuration an OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the Base Station using a cross-over Ethernet cable. The Base Station is powered by a mains power supply. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 - Configurations LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 - Operating Instructions

    Using the menu system to select functions. ☞ ☞ Note Note If you cannot access some camera functions or you wish to restrict access, refer to “Access and security” on page LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 38: Location Of Controls

    VRT start shift Time Bal. scan Black stretch switch Select Audio Level Color temp switch Color bars switch Audio Exposure Menu Menu volume time select rotary control switch button control Power switch LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 39: User Buttons

    • Switch to external video signal (Ext) button button Handgrip button Left button • Production intercom (Prod) • Engineering intercom (Eng) (the right handgrip button is always assigned to switch to external video signal) Left handgrip button LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 40: Viewfinder Preferences

    +++). 4.4.5 Dioptre adjustment The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the Dioptre adjustment ring. The range of the dioptre is +1 to -3. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 41: Viewfinder Markers And Indicators

    Encloses an area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimum area seen on a TV-set. Message box Displays information messages. Centre cross Marks the centre of the picture LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 42 Gain is 0 dB Gain is + (3 dB, 6 dB or 9 dB) Gain is ++ (6 dB, 9 dB or 12 dB) + and ++ Gain is +++ (12 dB) LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 43: Focussing

    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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 44: Lens Operation

    The parameters for the extended auto iris function can be set in the LENS menu. ✎ Use Extended Auto Iris to keep a constant depth of field while shooting. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 45: Precision Focus

    The Focus indicator shows the percentage of the focus distance range from 0 (close-up) to 99 (infinity). This feature is only available when a digital lens is used. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 46: Controls On The Triaxhd And Hd Fiber Adaptor

    If excessive current flows in the camera or adaptor, the circuit breaker trips and shuts off power to all the units. If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective actions before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 47: Selecting Monitoring Signals

    On the LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor an extra external video channel is available. Go to the INSTALL > BUTTONS > EXT2 ASSIGN menu and select Ext3 to use the Ext3 channel instead of Ext2. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 48: Using Audio

    Digital audio channels 3 and 4 are available on the digital audio output (3+4) connector (BNC) at the Base Station and as embedded audio channels 3 and 4 in the HD-SDI video signal. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 49: Intercom

    A tracker can connect a headset to the side of the adaptor 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 50: Communication

    The tracker connector on the side of the adaptor, 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 51: Managing Files

    The standard customer operator 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. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 52: Standard Files

    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. You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu with an owner's card or the PIN code of the camera. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 53: Access And Security

    User level 0 to protect the settings of the camera. 4.9.4 Camera cards Three camera cards are delivered with each camera. There are two user's cards and one owner's card. Figure 4-6. Camera cards Owner’s card User’s card LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 54: Access Control

    PIN code when it leaves the factory is set to 0000. It is strongly advised that this code be changed by the owner on receipt of the camera. This ensures added protection against unaurthorised access to the Security menu. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 55: Camera Card Slot

    Figure 4-7. Camera card slot C A M E R A C A R D ✎ Only use an original camera card. Store the owner’s card in a safe place. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 - Operating instructions LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 - Video Setup

    Go to the INSTALL > VIDEO MODE menu item and choose the video mode you wish to use for acquisition. The tables in the following sections show the possible output signals available (both on the Base Station and the camera adaptor) for each camera version and video mode. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 58: Camera With Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adaptor

    Select the external signal (EXT1 or EXT2/3) with the External video signal switch at the back. Note that not all HD-SDI outputs carry audio signals. Refer to the Base Station user’s guide. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 59: Camera With Ldk 5861 Triaxhd Adaptor

    • 1080psf29 1080p29.97 (analog, Y-only) SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 292M @ 1.5 Gbit/s @ 1.5 Gbit/s @ 1.5 Gbit/s) Set the VF connector signal selection switch to An. VF . LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 60: Test Signals

    0.1 dB. Release the switch when you reached the value you want. This exits the value selection mode. Using the switch momentarily again sets the gain to the nearest standard value. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 61: Digital Noise Reducer

    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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 62: Color Temperature

    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 color temperature. The range of the auto-white balance is from 2500K to 20000 K. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 63: Variable Color Temperature

    Press once on the Auto 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 64 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 65: Color Correction

    The transition between the corrected and uncorrected color area can be set to Sharp, Medium or Smooth using the SMOOTHING item. ✎ You can reset the color corrector by running the RESET CC item. All color correction sets are reset to their nominal values. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 66: Setup Using The Operational Control Panel

    Select a transition style using the Smoothing item. You can reset all six color correction sets to their default values with the Reset CC item. Leave this page by pressing the Prev button. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 67: Exposure Time

    50 Hz and 60 Hz. Each of these positions can be varied further in a range from -10 to +10 Hz. To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the INSTALL menu to obtain the best result. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 68: Vertical Shift (V-Shift)

    When Clean Scan is on, the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights. ☞ ☞ Note Note Avoid shooting highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 69: Reverse Scan

    In the VIDEO > SKIN > SKIN menu, select the memory position skin 1 or skin 2 (not 1+2). Place the cursor in front of the VIDEO > SKIN > AUTO SKIN item. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 70 Adjust the skin detail level with the VIDEO > SKIN > SKIN LEVEL item. Decrease the value below 50 to soften the selected area. Increase the value above 50 to add extra detail. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 71: Using The System Menu

    You will quickly learn to operate the camera intuitively. ☞ ☞ Note Note Some of the menu items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 72: Entering The System Menu

    Rotary control. Figure 6-3. Lens menu PREVIOUS Lens type Auto Iris Peak/Average Auto iris setp. Mom. iris setp. MENU: LENS Extended Iris LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 73: 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 Standard button at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 74: 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 75: Viewfinder Menu Structure

    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 *) Wireless adaptor only LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 76: Lens Menu Structure

    Ext.Iris Const >> ExpTime Speed Handgrip Zoom Min Iris Zoom speed Max Iris Zoom curve Min. Exp.Time 1/500 Zoom/Focus *) Max. Gain (dB) Lens I/F Analog Lens I/F State *) SuperXpander only LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 77: Video Menu Structure

    2 Mastergain (dB) 0.00 2 Knee 3 Knee Type 3 Slope M 3 Point M S Knee Limit S MORE >> S Auto Point S Auto Ref Continued on next page LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 78: Video Menu Structure (Continued)

    S White Limit S Master S White shading S HSawRed S HSawGreen S HSawBlue S VSawRed S VSawGreen S VSawBlue S HParRed S HParGreen S HParBlue S VParRed S VParGreen S VParBlue LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 79: Install Menu Structure

    1 RET2 Control Mom. 1 Handgrip Left Prod 0 H.Phase 0 V-Shift 1 Cl. Scan Mode Norm 0 V-Shift Level 1 Value 50/60 1 Units 3 Head Fan 3 Adaptor Fan LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 80: Files Menu Structure

    0 Cust. Scene attrib 0 PIN code #### 0 Store Cust.Oper exec 0 Customer Files >> 0 Green button >> 0 Standard Fact 0 Fact. Filetype 0 Scene File 0 Operator File LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 81: Diagnostics Menu Structure

    2 System Status >> 2 Firmw 12NC 2 Firmw Status S Firmw Version 2 Softw 12NC 2 Softw Status S Softw Version 2 System 2 Camera 2 Head HW 2 Adaptor 2 Basestation LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 82: Service Menu Structure

    3 Test Select SawT S Test Select SawT 3 Test signal >> S LPC S BPC S 3200K S Calibrations >> S 3200K Reset Fact S H-Phase Front S Leaking Pixel >> LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 83: Menu Contents

    Turns the centre marker on or off. User 0 Oper QoS bar On, Off Turns Quality of Service bar on or off (only User 0 when a Wireless adaptor is installed). LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 84 Display item is set to Time. Rotary Speed 1..10 (5) Adjust the sensitivity of the rotary control User 3 Oper wheel. Notch EXT On, Off Turns external notch filter on or off. User 0 LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 85: 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 86: Video Menu

    MORE Width1 Red 0..99 (50) Sets width level for skin gate 1 (red) User 3 Scene Width1 Blue 0..99 (50) Sets width level for skin gate 1 (blue) User 3 Scene LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 87 User 3 Scene curve begins (when knee mode = Var). MORE Knee Limit 0..99 (99) Selects the level above which the knee Service Scene limiter is active (when Knee mode is Var) LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 88 (advised to use when matching to cameras of other manufacturers) ColCorr Corrector Off, On Turns color corrector on or off. All active User 3 Scene sets are used when corrector is on. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 89 Sets the vertical sawtooth value (blue). Service HParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (red). Service HParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (green). Service HParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the horizontal parameter (blue). Service LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 90 Noise reduction Off, 1, 2, 3 Turns noise reduction off or on and selects User 2 the noise reduction level: Off: no reduction; 1: low reduction; 2: medium reduction 3: strong reduction. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 91: Install Menu

    Audio Gain Mode Loc, Ext Selects audio gain mode: User 1 Oper Loc: audio gain levels is controlled by the camera (local); Ext: audio gain level is controlled by the base station (external). LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 92 16.3 .. 6.6 ms (60 Hz) Units Hz, mSec Selects display units for clean scan. User 1 Gain Preset Gain - (dB) -3dB, -6dB Selects gain value for - preset. User 2 Oper LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 93 EXT1 = switch VF to external signal 1; EXT2 = switch VF to external signal 2. SW2 Control Mom., Alt. Selects behaviour of Switch 2 User 0 Oper momentary or alternating.. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 94 120 min. or when temperature is too high. adaptor Fan Off, On Turns the adaptor fan on or off. Turns itself User 3 on after 120 min. or when temperature is too high. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 95: 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 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 96: Security Menu

    Yes, No Determines if the operator file should be User 0 recalled when the Green button is pressed. Factory Defaults exec Resets the camera to the factory defaults Service for all functions. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 97: Diagnostics Menu

    User 2 Y Carrier OK, NotOK Displays Y carrier status. User 2 Cam. 12NC #### Displays last 4 digits of the camera 12NC. User 2 Cam. Version <version> Displays camera version. Service LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 98 Displays the software version of the Service selected board. System Status System Unknown, HD, HD-HS, Displays the system configuration. User 2 SD, Illegal Camera Unknown, HD, HD-HS, Displays the camera configuration. User 2 SD, Illegal LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 99 Displays the camera head hardware User 2 SD, Illegal configuration. Adaptor Unknown, HD, HD-HS, Displays the adaptor configuration. User 2 SD, Illegal Basestation Unknown, HD, HD-HS, Displays the base station configuration. User 2 SD, Illegal LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 100: Service Menu

    Service Calibrations 3200K Off, On Runs 3200K calibration procedure. Service 3200K Reset Fact, Cust Selects reset mode for 3200K calibration. Service H-Phase Front 0..255 (128) Sets horizontal phase for front. Service LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 101 Chapter 6 - System menu LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 102 Chapter 6 - System menu LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 103: Camera Head

    Chapter 7 - Connectors Chapter 7 Connectors 7.1 Camera head 7.1.1 Connectors on the LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite camera head Figure 7-1. Camera connector location Viewfinder connector Lens interface connector RS232 VF/Mon connector connector Front microphone connector LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 104: Front Microphone Connector

    Sensitivity range: -70 to -28 dBm Audio shield Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase Audio In (+) with signal at pin 2 of audio output. Audio Return (-) XLR 3-pin female connector LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 105: Lens Interface Connector

    Range Extender Momentary Iris Zoom follow 12-pin Hirose male Iris Control Focus follow *) connector + Batt Not connected *) this is not a default function of all types of lenses. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 106: Camera Adaptors

    BNC3: HD-SDI (A) connector Power on 1.5A max. Script Light 11-17V Breaker Power output Script light Power input connector connector connector TRACK Reference in / Auxiliary Tracker Teleprompter out connector connector connector LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 107 BNC 1: VF connector (for LDK 5880 HD Fiber adaptor) Use the switch to select the function of the VF connector: analog viewfinder signal (Y only) no function Front Rear Line Mic. AES/EBU digital audio input Mic. Line VF connector LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 108 Sensitivity range line: +10 to +42 dBu Audio Return (-) Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output. XLR 3-pin female LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 109: Intercom Headset Connector

    11.5 - 17 VDC (bridged to pin 4) 11.5 - 17 VDC XLR 4-pin male Caution The input voltage must not exceed +17 VDC. Script light connector Description +12 VDC (max. 3 W) Shield Fischer 3-pin female connector LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 110: Auxiliary Connector

    +12 VDC return Intercom return Microphone level: -64 dBu/-24 dBu switchable Microphone impedance: > 600 Ω Intercom output level: nom. 0 dBu , max +6 dBu Intercom output impedance: < 200 Ω LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 111: Connectors On The Ldk 5490 Hd-Sdi Adaptor

    15 VDC nominal. GND (bridged to pin 1) 11.5 - 17 VDC (bridged to pin 4) 11.5 - 17 VDC XLR 4-pin male Caution The input voltage must not exceed +17 VDC. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 112: Power Output Connector

    When the camera On Air is OnAir, the contact of the internal relay Not connected is closed (contact between pin 1 and pin Hirose 4-pin female +12 VDC (max.18 W) LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 113 + Batt Not connected Not connected 12-pin Hirose male Not connected connector Not connected Housing This connector is used to connect an LCP 100 Local Control Panel (LDK 5201) to the camera. LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 114 Chapter 7 - Connectors LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 115: Specifications For Ldk 8000 Elite/4000 Elite Camera Head

    Power requirements supplied via adaptor Power consumption 44 W (LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite camera head + LDK 5861 TriaxHD adaptor + LDK 5302/60 2-inch viewfinder) Operating temperatures -20 to +45° C (-4 to +113° F), -20 to +35° C (-4 to +95° F) for 1080p50/59 video modes.

  • Page 116: Dimensions

    Pivoting knee; digital True Color knee Digital contrast Black stretch and black press Detail enhancement Full amplitude RGB, extended dynamic range circuit Skin tone memories 8.1.2 Dimensions Figure 8-1. Dimension sketch LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 117: Specifications For Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adaptor

    DC power input 12 VDC (11.5 to 17 .0 VDC), XLR-4 male Script light power output 12 VDC, 0.25 A, 3-pin Fischer DC power output 12 VDC, 1.5 A, 4-pin Hirose LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 118: Dimensions

    Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.2.2 Dimensions Figure 8-2. Dimension sketch LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 119: Specifications For Ldk 5861 Triaxhd Adaptor

    Intercom XLR-5 with channels Eng/Prod/Prog DC power input 12 VDC, XLR-4 male Script light power output 12 VDC, 0.25 A, 3-pin Fischer DC power output 12 VDC, 1.5 A, 4-pin Hirose LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 120 Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.3.2 Dimensions Figure 8-3. Dimension sketch LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

  • Page 121: Specifications For Ldk 5490 Hd-Sdi Adaptor

    12 VDC (11.5 to 17 .0 VDC), XLR-4 male DC power output 12 VDC, 1.5 A, 4-pin Hirose LCP connector 12-pin Hirose; LCP100 local control panel connector 8.4.2 Dimensions Figure 8-4. Dimension sketch LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)
  • Page 122 Chapter 8 - Specifications LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User’s Guide (v1.01)

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