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About this Manual ............................................................... ii
Introduction ............................................................... 1-1
Technology ...................................................................... 1-2
Features ........................................................................... 1-3
Smart Card ...................................................................... 1-4
Important Precautions ..................................................... 1-5
Assembling the Units ............................................... 2-1
Transport Case ................................................................ 2-2
Lens ................................................................................. 2-3
2-inch Viewfinder ............................................................. 2-4
2-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................................ 2-5
Zoom Controls ................................................................. 2-6
Microphone ...................................................................... 2-7
Tripod Adapter Plate ....................................................... 2-8
SuperXPander ................................................................. 2-9
Shoulder Pad ................................................................. 2-10
Rain and Off-use Cover ................................................ 2-10
Script board ................................................................... 2-11
Top Light ........................................................................ 2-11
Configurations .......................................................... 3-1
LDK 5000 Configurations ................................................ 3-2
Single camera triax mode ............................................... 3-3
Multiple camera mode ..................................................... 3-4
Two-wire Data Control Bus ............................................. 3-6
Other Control Features ................................................... 3-6
Intercom Routing ............................................................. 3-7
Audio ................................................................................ 3-8
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LDK 5000
Digital Triax Camera
Operator's Manual
Location of Controls and Functions ....................... 4-1
Power Supply .................................................................. 4-2
Security and Access ........................................................ 4-3
Video Functions ............................................................... 4-4
Monitoring Functions ....................................................... 4-6
Viewfinder ........................................................................ 4-7
Viewfinder Indicators ....................................................... 4-8
Audio ................................................................................ 4-9
Intercom ......................................................................... 4-10
Control Functions .......................................................... 4-11
Auxilary Functions ......................................................... 4-12
Shooting .................................................................... 5-1
Using the Camera ........................................................... 5-2
Colour Bar ....................................................................... 5-3
Gain selection .................................................................. 5-3
Optical filter selection ...................................................... 5-3
Colour temperature selection .......................................... 5-4
Auto-White Balance ......................................................... 5-4
Shooting Screens ............................................................ 5-5
Exposure Time ................................................................ 5-6
Using the Menu System ........................................... 6-1
Introduction ...................................................................... 6-2
Systems Menu ................................................................. 6-3
Appendix ................................................................... A-1
System Menu Structure .................................................. A-3
List of System Menu Functions .................................... A-14
List of Abbreviations ..................................................... A-16
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- Page 1 Auto-White Balance ............5-4 Shooting Screens ............5-5 Configurations ............3-1 Exposure Time ..............5-6 LDK 5000 Configurations ..........3-2 Using the Menu System ........... 6-1 Single camera triax mode ..........3-3 Multiple camera mode ............. 3-4 Introduction ..............6-2 Two-wire Data Control Bus ..........
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Page 2: Introduction
Intended audience This operator's manual can be used by inexperienced camera The LDK 5000 is a triax camera and this section describes the operators who are new to Thomson cameras as well as those various ways that it can be used. Information on the cables, who have previous experience of operating cameras. - Page 3 Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 5000 Triax camera and how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it.
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Page 4: Technology
Technology The LDK 5000 is a digital camera head using 2/3-inch FT CCD Advanced Triax Features sensors. The camera is combined with the Triax adapter. This Triax, which is a further development of the Emmy Award flexible camera is equally at home in the studio or out on winning triax transmission system, makes the camera location. -
Page 5: Features
3300 ft (1000 meters) and beyond, using industry standard 14mm triax cables • Full camera control via the Series 9000 Universal Camera Control System. • Two-wire or four-wire intercom to international standards. Introduction Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 6: Smart Card
Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY: COMPANY: USER: USER: DATE: DATE: SCENE FILE SCENE FILE OPERATOR FILE OPERATOR FILE Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands Owner card User card Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Introduction... -
Page 7: Important Precautions
Save File Iris Tracker Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections. Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Star 6P ND1/16 Smart Soft Focus ND1/64 card Std. Ext. Save File Iris Introduction Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... - Page 8 Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Introduction...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
2-inch Viewfinder ............. 2-4 Shoulder Pad ..............2-10 2-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........2-5 Rain and Off-use Cover ..........2-10 Zoom Controls ..............2-6 Script board ..............2-11 Microphone ..............2-7 Top Light ................ 2-11 Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 10: Transport Case
Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be packed securely. These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam insert for your particular configuration. Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Assembling the Units... -
Page 11: Lens
For more information about these adjustments refer to Section 5 and to the lens manufacturer’s documentation. Note: Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera. Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 12: 2-Inch Viewfinder
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button (4) below 00461) to the rubber eyepiece (3). or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the associated clip (5). The display can now be seen from further away. Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Assembling the Units... -
Page 13: 2-Inch Viewfinder Accessories
Press the button above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece. d. Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips ensuring that they both click into place. Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 14: Zoom Controls
Ret. function. These are located under the front of the carrying handle (2). The instructions for mounting the zoom control unit and the function of the controls are supplied with the unit. Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Assembling the Units... -
Page 15: Microphone
Refer to Section 6 for more information on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level. Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 16: Tripod Adapter Plate
Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate in the correct manner could result in an unsecured camera. Ensure that the rear stud (2) is engaged and that the camera clicks into place. Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Assembling the Units... -
Page 17: Superxpander
SuperXPander The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK 5000 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses and a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the camera. Additional facilities provided include a utility power outlet and a rear control panel. -
Page 18: Shoulder Pad
User's Guide which is supplied with it. Note: When the camera is used with the LDK 4482 SuperXPander the LDK 6989/00 optional rain and off- use cover is available. 2-10 Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Assembling the Units... -
Page 19: Script Board
The script light is switched on and off, and the intensity is varied with the knob (3) at the rear of the Script board. The retaining rings and clip (4) can be screwed onto the right or left side if required. Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 2-11... - Page 20 2-12 Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Assembling the Units...
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Page 21: Configurations
Configurations The LDK 5000 Triax is a multi-role camera and this section describes how it can be used on location or in a studio environment. Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal paths through the camera head. -
Page 22: Ldk 5000 Configurations
LDK 5000 Camera Head LDK 4634 PC Interface Software Package AJ-MC700 LDK 5210 LDK 5031 LDK 5201 LDK 5200 LDK 5020 Microphone Kit Smart-Cards Tripod Adapter LCP 100 IR Remote Control Flightcase Local Control Panel Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Configurations... -
Page 23: Single Camera Triax Mode
Series 9000 Control System. This can be an operational control panel (OCP) connected to the Base Station. The data communication between camera and Base Station is carried over the Triax cable. Configurations Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 24: Multiple Camera Mode
Cam +Floor Save File Iris Tracker Maximum Camera Base Station Length 1,000 m (3,300 ft) with 14 mm cable LDK 5000 with LDK 4482 SuperXPander Data Cable (2-wire) Base Station LDK 4505 Prod Triax Cable Prog Cam +Floor Maximum Camera Base Station... - Page 25 Base Stations, OCP's and MCP. The OCP's (Operational the load of a standard camera. Control Panels) are used to control the cameras and a MCP (master Control Panel) can also be connected to extend the control facilities. Configurations Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000...
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Page 26: Two-Wire Data Control Bus
A maximum of 15 looped-through standard camera systems in one chain can be handeld, however, in a multiple system the load of a LDK 23 HS (mkII) is twice the load of a standard camera. Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Configurations... -
Page 27: Intercom Routing
The tracker headphones receives the camera microphone, Configurations Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 28: Audio
Base station or the Master Control Panel. Phantom power is available for the audio microphones. The default value is +48V (refer to Section 4 "Audio" for information on changing this value). Operator’s Manual - LDK 5000 Configurations... -
Page 29: Location Of Controls And Functions
Security and Access ............4-3 Audio ................4-9 Video Output ..............4-3 Intercom ................. 4-10 Video Functions ............... 4-4 Control Functions ............4-11 Monitoring Functions ............4-6 Auxilary Functions ............4-12 Viewfinder ................ 4-7 Location of Controls Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 30: Power Supply
If this happens check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset the power. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Location of Controls... -
Page 31: Security And Access
Refer to Section 6 for more information on the smart card. A smart card is not required for normal operation of the camera. Note: Only use an original camera card. Store the owner card in a safe place. Location of Controls Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 32: Video Functions
When extended iris is on, the non-standard indicator (!) in the 2-inch viewfinder lights, and gain and exposure controls are blocked. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Location of Controls... - Page 33 This momentary switch is used to start the automatic white balance process. The camera, when pointed at a white area in the centre of the picture, measures and stores a colour temperature setting in the FL, AW1 or AW2 memory position. Location of Controls Operator's Manual - LDK 5000...
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Page 34: Monitoring Functions
SuperXPander is used. External signal selection switch This switch selects either the EXT1 or EXT 2 signal for display in the viewfinder when the viewfinder signal selection switch (6) is in the EXT position. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Location of Controls... -
Page 35: Viewfinder
OFF position. This rotary control adjusts the sharpness of the picture displayed in the viewfinder. Reduce the crispening for a better picture when the gain is set to +++. Location of Controls Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 36: Viewfinder Indicators
The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when exposure is not set to nominal. It also lights when black stretch or extended iris is on and if AWC or FL is selected with the Colour Temperature selector. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Location of Controls... -
Page 37: Audio
Audio microphone switch A 3-position switch that selects the audio microphone connector at the front or the connector at the rear. The third position selects the rear connector with a phantom power supply (48V). Location of Controls Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 38: Intercom
This control varies the volume of the production intercom signal to the camera operator's headset when the selection signal to the camera operator's headset when the selection switch is in the REAR position. switch is in the FRONT position. 4-10 Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Location of Controls... -
Page 39: Control Functions
Service >> (Some of these items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3.) Each of these menus gives you access to a particular group of functions. Location of Controls Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 4-11... -
Page 40: Auxilary Functions
Reference input socket This BNC conector supplies the 1Vpp teleprompter signal applied to the base station. This BNC conector is used to supply a reference signal to the camera for genlocking. 4-12 Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Location of Controls... -
Page 41: Shooting
Using the Camera ............5-2 Colour temperature selection .......... 5-4 Colour Bar ............... 5-3 Auto-White Balance ............5-4 Gain selection ..............5-3 Shooting Screens ............5-5 Optical filter selection ............5-3 Exposure Time ..............5-6 Shooting Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 42: Using The Camera
0 is too restrictive for normal circumstances. For full control set the level to 3. Viewfinder preferences Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; select markers, message boxes and on-screen display times. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Shooting... -
Page 43: Colour Bar
(-, 0, +, ++ and +++). The actual dB value of these gain steps can be set in the install menu. The -, + and ++ indicators at the top of the 2-inch viewfinder show which preset is selected. Shooting Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 44: Colour Temperature Selection
The camera is now ready for use. Note: During the auto-white measurement process iris is set to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Shooting... -
Page 45: Shooting Screens
(This is more usual with 16:9 cameras.) To remove these disturbing line pairing effects between monitor and camera lines, select the CRT option with the Exposure time switch. Shooting Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... -
Page 46: Exposure Time
To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the system Install menu to obtain the best result. Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Shooting... -
Page 47: Using The Menu System
Using the Menu System Because the LDK 5000 offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the structure of the control system. It contains procedures for controlling the menu system and explains how to program the menu system for your personal preferences. -
Page 48: Introduction
Read the instructions in this section carefully but also feel free to examine the various menus in detail. In this way you will learn quickly to intuitively operate the camera. System Menu On/Off Rotary Control and selection button Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Operating the Menu System... -
Page 49: Systems Menu
Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them. Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu. Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one. Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual - LDK 5000... - Page 50 The advanced service menu is available to service engineers for carrying out adjustments and calibrations to the camera (see Technical Manual). Operator's Manual - LDK 5000 Operating the Menu System...
- Page 51 The camera's 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. Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual - LDK 5000...
- Page 52 Files Menu Features Install Menu Features A user of the LDK 5000 camera can have access to 15 Gain different files. This number can be extended by using additional scene file smart cards. The Files menu is used to recall and The gain can be selected in five steps: -, 0, +, ++ and +++.
- Page 53 Appendix Contents System Menu Structure ..........A-3 List of Abbreviations ............. A-17 List of System Menu Functions ........A-15 Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 12...
- Page 54 The second table "List of Systems Menu Functions" contains an alphabetical list of the System menu functions. This table is used to find the menu path to a function and assists in navigating to that function. LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Appendix...
- Page 55 Main Menu Menu text User Values Default Blocked if File >> Lens >> Video >> Install >> Files >> Security >> Diagnostics >> Service >> Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 1...
- Page 56 Info Time 0..20 sec. oper Rotary Speed 0..10 oper VF Notch On,Off oper EXT AspectRatio 4:3,16:9 oper INT AspectRatio 4:3,16:9 16:9 oper VF Zoom Switch Mom., Alt. Mom. oper Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 2...
- Page 57 F1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6 F2.0 oper Min exp time 1/100, 1/200, 1/500 1/500 oper Max Gain (dB) 0..15 (steps of 3) 15dB oper Autoiris const >> Iris gain 5..10 Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 3...
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Page 58: Video
>> Dyn. Black Off, On Triax Black strech 0…99 Blk str = Off scene Master 0..99 scene <more> >> 0..99 scene Green 0..99 scene Blue 0..99 scene Master 0..99 scene Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 4... - Page 59 Matrix <> Var scene B..G 0..99 Matrix <> Var scene Matrix / Gamma G/M, M/G scene White Limit >> White Limit Off, On scene Master 0..99 Wh.Limit = Off scene Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 5...
- Page 60 V saw blue 0..99 Shading = Off V par red 0..99 Shading = Off V par green 0..99 Shading = Off V par blue 0..99 Shading = Off Saturation 0..99 Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 6...
- Page 61 >> Coltemp<>AW Awb speed 0..99 oper Awb gain 0..99 oper Timing Coltemp<>AW H.Phase 0..99 oper Off, On oper AFS Level 0..99 AFS = Off oper Private Data C->B,B->C,B<->C Inter oper Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 7...
- Page 62 PIN Store cust. Scene Exec Store cust. Oper Exec Green Button >> no owner card, no PIN Standard Factory/Customer Factory Scene file On,Off Operator file On,Off Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 8...
- Page 63 HI film Exec HI film + skin Exec LO Film Exec LO film + skin Exec Sepia film Exec Matching LDK9x + LDK10 Exec DVW-xxx Exec HL-xxx Exec Standard settings Exec Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 9...
- Page 64 Front Power Ok, NotOk Y carrier Ok, NotOk Cam. 12nc Cam. Version Cam. Status Cam. Boot ver. Cam. FPGA ver. Adapter 12nc Adapter Status … PPG Status DVP Status … Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 10...
- Page 65 Off, Run 3200K reset Cust,Fact Fact Pulse comp Off, Run Calib. Params >> Tolerance (0.1%) 1..25 Scaler >> Encoder Off,On Off,On Encoder Colourbar Off,On EPLD Test Off,Sawt,Bars Chroma Off, On Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02 Page 11...
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Page 66: Install
Function Path in Menu Function Path in Menu Marker Centre Cross switch Marker Type Focus ind. switch Matrix select Video \ Matrix Iris Indicator switch Matrix parameters Video \ Matrix Info time Master black Video \ Black Menu time Diagnostics \ Communication Rotary speed Safe Area switch Diagnostics \ Communication... -
Page 67: List Of Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning adap adapter ocam camera operator file automatic gain control ocard smart card operator file automatic white balance operation oper operator balance outp output overload camera channel personal indentification number cont contour ctemp colour temperature read/write control track longitudinal rear... -
Page 68: Appendix Ldk 5000 Camera Head Software Status
A-17 Appendix LDK 5000 Camera Head Software Status 02...
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