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LDK 8300
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 31001 June 2011 v4.0 LDK 8300 High-speed HD 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 head controls ..........32 LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 4 Variable gain........... . 58 LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 5 Chapter 8 – Specifications Specifications for LDK 8300 camerahead ....... . 105 8.1.1...
  • Page 6 LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • 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

    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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 10 • Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Fiber cables. – Do not mix units from different types of camera systems. – Do connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system parts. • Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.
  • Page 11 – 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 12 • 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Welcome 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: Technology

    1.2.3 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: Acquisition Formats

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.2.4 Acquisition formats The LDK 8300 acquires signals in 1080i and 720p HD formats at single, double and triple speed which are output from the high speed base station as normal or three-phase signals . At the same time, the camera provides high-quality SDTV outputs in either 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz.

  • Page 16: Main Features

    Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches with read-out of all settings. • Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera functions. • Clean scan and V-shift features allow capture of monitor and projection screen pictures. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 17: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 - Introduction LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 19: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 20: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • 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 2-3. Viewfinder positioning LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 22: 2-Inch Viewfinder Accessories

    (2). Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket (3) at the end of the left eye adapter. Figure 2-5. Viewfinder left eye adapter LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 23: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 24: Ldk 5301/10 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad

    To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold lever (1). The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera. Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted to get the best balanced shoulder position. Figure 2-8. Shoulder pad LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 26: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 27: 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 remove the lens from the camera head before transporting. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 28: 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 29: Chapter 3 - Configurations

    Station supplies a triple-phase high-speed HD signal for a recording system. ☞ ☞ Note Note When the camera is locally powered the LDK 5308 EFP and LDK 5305 5-inch viewfinders cannot be used. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 30 7-inch viewinder recorder Playback Controller Monitoring Standard PGM output output (1.5 Gb/s) for slow motion playback LDK 8300 HD LDK 5880 HD LDK 4488 High Speed Fiber camera SuperXpander camera head adapter LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 31: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 32: Location Of Controls

    VTR start shift Time Bal. scan Black stretch switch Select Audio Level Color temp witch Color bars switch Audio Exposure Menu Menu volume time select rotary control switch button control Power switch LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 33: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 34: Entering The System Menu

    Rotary control. Figure 4-3. Lens menu PREVIOUS Lens type Auto Iris Peak/Average Auto iris setp. Mom. iris setp. MENU: LENS Extended Iris LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 35: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 36: Assigning User Buttons

    • Switch to external video signal 1 (Ext1) • Switch to external video signal 2 (Ext2) RET button • Viewfinder zoom function (Zoom) • Switch to external video signal (Ext) button button LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 37: Handgrip Button

    4.4.4 Handgrip button Location Control Possible assignments 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 38: Viewfinder Preferences

    Adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls according to your preferences. If you wish, use the Crispening (peaking) control to adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder picture (reduce the crispening when the gain is set to +++). LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 39: Dioptre Adjustment

    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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 40 The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when one of the following conditions occur: – exposure time is not set to the nominal value; – black stretch is on; – extended auto iris is on; – AWC or FL color temperature is on. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 41: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 42: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 43: Precision Focus

    The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (telezoom). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 44: Controls On The Hd Fiber Adapter

    If excessive current flows in the camera or adapter, 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 45: Selecting Monitoring Signals

    With HD fiber camera systems an extra external video channel (Ext3) can be used. Go to the INSTALL > BUTTONS > EXT2 ASSIGN menu and select Ext3 to use the Ext3 channel instead of Ext2. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 46: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 47: 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 48: 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 49: 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 50: Customer 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 51: 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 4-9. Camera cards Owner’s card User’s card LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 52: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 53: Camera Card Slot

    Slide the card in until it fits snugly. A camera card is not required for normal operation of the camera. Figure 4-10. 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 - Operating instructions LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 - Video Setup

    Select signal with the VF connector signal selection switch (An. VF or AES in). Select external video channel in INSTALL > EXTERN OUTPUT menu (Ext1, Ext2 or Ext3). External video signals are applied to the Base Station. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 56: Video Settings

    The non-standard indicator in the viewfinder (the lights when one of the following conditions occur: – Exposure time is not set to the nominal value; – Black stretch is on; – Extended auto iris is on; – AWC or FL50/FL60 color temperature is on. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 57: Test Signals

    When the color bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to Off: • Black stretch • White limiter • Zebra • Safe area (VF) • Cadre (VF) The lens iris closes automatically when the color bar is switched on. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 58: Gain

    (from 2500 K to 20000 K) that there is never any need to use color filters to obtain the correct white. Rotate the switches to move the optical filter wheels. The lower, large filter switch has four positions: LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 59: Color Temperature

    In the auto-white positions an electronic color filter can be adjusted in the VIDEO menu. This varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects. When an automatic white balance process is performed, the electronic color filter is reset to its default value. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 60: Selecting The Color Temperature

    10 K. Release the switch when you reach the value you want. This exits the value selection mode. Using the switch momentarily again sets the color temperature to the nearest standard value. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 61: Auto-White Balance

    Point the camera so that the reference white surface is between the two small black boxes. Press the White balance switch again to start the measurement procedure. A message indicating that the process is runnning appears. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 62 During the auto-white measurement process iris is set to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off. ☞ ☞ Note Note Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 63: Color Correction

    The transition between the corrected and uncorrected color area can be set to sharp, medium or smooth using the the SMOOTING item. ✎ You can reset the color corrector by running the RESET CC item. All color correction sets are reset to their nominal values. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 64: Setup Using The Operational Control Panel

    You can reset all six Color Correction sets with the Reset CC item. Leave this page by pressing the Prev button. Figure 5-4. Color corrector setup on the OCP 400 (page 2). Exit Toggle CC View Sharp Smoothing Reset CC Prev Next LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 65: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 66: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 67: Anylighttm

    On position to switch on the black stretch function. Go to the VIDEO > BLACK > BLACKSTRETCH item to adjust the black stretch level from 0 to 99. When black stretch is switched on the Non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 68: Auto Skin Detail

    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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 69: 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 70: Viewfinder Menu Structure

    0 Marker 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 71: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 72: Video Menu Structure

    2 Range 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 73: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 74: Install Menu Structure

    1 RET2 Switch EXT2 S Awb Gain 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 LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 75: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 76: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 77: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 78: Menu Contents

    100% the zebra indicates overexposed areas. Zebra Contrast 0..99 (15) Sets the zebra indication contrast. User 3 Oper Center Cross On, Off Turns the centre marker on or off. User 0 Oper LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 79 OSD mode 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 80: 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 81: Video Menu

    Scene 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 82 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 83 (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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 84 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 85 Video menu Values Description Level File VParRed 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (red). Service VParGreen 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (green). Service VParBlue 0..99 (0) Sets the vertical parameter (blue). Service LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 86: Install Menu

    Audio Gain Mode Loc, Ext Selects audio gain mode: User 1 Oper Local: set audio gain level in the camera; Ext: audio gain level is controlled by the base station (external). LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 87 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 88 User 1 Oper EXT1, EXT2 PROD = Production intercom; ENG = Engineering intercom; Zoom = Viewfinder zoom function; EXT1 = switch to external signal 1; EXT2 = switch to external signal 2. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 89 Selects behaviour of the Option switch on User 1 Oper the control panel of the 2-inch viewfinder. Handgrip Left PROD, ENG Selects channel to use with the left button User 1 Oper under the handgrip. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 90: Files Menu

    User 2 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 91: 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 92: Diagnostics Menu

    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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 93 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 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 94: Service Menu

    Turns Black Pixel Correction on or off. 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 95 Chapter 6 - Menu structure and contents LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 96 Chapter 6 - Menu structure and contents LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 97: Camera Head

    Chapter 7 - Connectors Chapter 7 Connectors 7.1 Camera head 7.1.1 Connectors on the LDK 8300 camera head Figure 7-1. Camera connector location Viewfinder connector Lens interface connector RS232 VF/Mon connector connector Front microphone connector LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 98 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 99 - Batt Range Extender Momentary Iris Zoom follow 12-pin Hirose male IrisControl Focus follow *) connector + Batt Not connected *) this is not a default function of all types of lenses. LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 100: Connectors On The Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adapter

    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 / Teleprompter Auxiliary Tracker out connector connector connector LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 101: Hybrid Fiber Connector

    HD-SDI(A) connector This socket is used to output the camera HD-SDI video signal. Refer to “Video modes” on page 57 for a description of the video output signal on this connector. BNC connector LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 102: Intercom Headset Connector

    Power input connector This socket accepts a DC voltage of Description 15 VDC nominal. GND (bridged to pin 1) 11.5 - 17 VDC (bridged to pin 4) 11.5 - 17 VDC XLR 4-pin male LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 103: Auxiliary Connector

    < 1 k On-Air / Not connected Analog outputs (AN0 and AN1): output level: 0 to +5 VDC Private Data (Cam to BS) output impedance: 100  Private Data (BS to Cam) Shield LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 104 Production tracker Fischer 11-pin female Sidetone/engineering tracker Intercom return Program sound tracker Cameraman microphone Tally control tracker (CMOS level, R = 1 k) +12 VDC (I = 100 mA) +12 VDC return LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 105: Specifications For Ldk 8300 Camerahead

    Item Value Power requirements supplied via adapter Power consumption 60 W (LDK 8300 camera head + LDK 5880 HD Fiber adapter + LDK 5302/60 2-inch viewfinder) Operating temperatures -20 to +45° C (-4 to +113° F) Storage temperatures -20 to +60° C (-4 to +140° F) Weight (approx.)
  • Page 106 White balance range 2500 to 20000 K Highlight compression Pivoting knee; digital True Colour knee Digital contrast Black stretch and black press detail enhancement Full amplitude RGB, extended dynamic range circuit Skin tone memories LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 107: Dimensions

    Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.1.2 Dimensions Figure 8-1. Dimension sketch LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 108: Specifications For Ldk 5880 Hd Fiber Adapter

    XLR-5 with channels Engineering/Production/Program 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 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

  • Page 109: Dimensions

    Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.2.2 Dimensions Figure 8-2. Dimension sketch 133 mm 232 mm LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 110 Chapter 8 - Specifications LDK 8300 High-speed HD camera User’s Guide (v4.0)

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