Declaration of Conformity We, Thomson Broadcast 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 EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) EN55103-2 : EMC (Immunity) following the provisions of: a.
Important information Important information Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed. Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, verify the proper functioning of the protective earth lead.
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Important information viii Warnings WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons (EN60065).
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Important information Fibre optic transmission units CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on top of the fibre optic connector on the rear panel. Laser safety statement (Europe) Fibre optic transmission units are classified as a "CLASS 1 Laser Product" according to EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products.
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Important information Mains lead wiring for UK users The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN and YELLOW- EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: •...
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Important information Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration: • Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the unit. • Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration. •...
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Important information Base Station earthing The rear of the unit has two separate screw terminals for protective earth (PE) and video earth (VE). These are normally connected by a metal strap. Metal strap The protective earth terminal is internally connected to the protective earth conductor of the power cable.
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 .
Introduction | Features 1.1.2 Digital Processing The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 14-bit A/D converters and more than 22-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.
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Introduction | Features • Fluorescent light matrix • Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy. • Digital contour with an extensive range of parameters. • Advanced contour correction includes two automatic skin settings. • Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels, black shading and video levels - no set-up time required.
Introduction | Specifications 1.3 Specifications Table 1-1. LDK 400 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.)
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Introduction | Specifications Table 1-2. LDK 400 Camera Head IT (ITW) 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.)
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Introduction | Specifications Table 1-3. LDK 5430/5400 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;...
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...
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 .
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.
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).
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.
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.
Installation | 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows: Hold the eyepiece (1) securely. Press the button (2) below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button clip (3). 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.
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.
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.
Installation | Adjusting the shoulder pad When a 5-inch viewfinder is used with the camera it is recommended that the optionally available tripod adapter plate LDK 5030 be used. This tripod plate has an extra locking lever (5) at the rear which provides an additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra stability to the mount.
Installation | Mounting a top light 2-10 2.9 Mounting a top light To mount a top light (1) onto the camera, proceed as follows: Screw the top light into either the WW1/4” - 20 screw hole (2) located on the carrying handle or the screw hole (3) on the top of the microphone holder.
Installation | Zoom controls 2-11 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. • LDK 6113 / 26 for Canon. •...
Installation | Attaching an adapter 2-12 2.11 Attaching an adapter The LDK 400 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.
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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 .
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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: •...
Operating instructions | Access and Security Operator files Both the user's card and the owner's card allow two different operator files to be stored on the card. The recall and storage of a operator file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system.
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.
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.
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.
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 +++).
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.
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.
Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-15 When the colour 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 colour bars are switched on. 4.8.3 Studio mode selection The Studio Mode provides a better signal-to-noise ratio to get higher quality images.
Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-16 4.8.5 Optical filter selection A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the incoming light. The filters are selected via the Filter switches (1) at the top-front of the camera.
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Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-17 Three memory positions (FL, AW1 and AW2) are available to store the results of the auto-white measurement process. The memory positions are filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front. The FL position is recommended for shooting with fluorescent light.
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Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-18 Auto-white balance If the reference colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto-white procedure as follows: Use the Colour temperature switch (8) to select one of the memory positions FL, AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value. Press once on the White balance switch (15) at the front of the camera to start the automatic white balance procedure.
Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-19 Note 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. 4.8.7 Exposure time The exposure time values of 1/200, 1/500 and 1/1000 of a second are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion.
Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-20 Film The Film function is a variable exposure function with running shutter. The Clean scan range is wider but with the Film function highlights do not cause a smear effect. If the Film function is selected the exposure time can be set in the VF menu. Lighting The exposure selection also includes lighting control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting that is operating at a different frequency to the camera.
Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-21 Set the UNIT item to the prefered read out, Hz or mSec. When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button (14) for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function. (Exposure time returns to its previous non-variable setting.) Note Do not shoot highlights in the Clean Scan mode as this may cause a smear effect.
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Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-22 Carry out the Auto skin contour procedure as follows: In the VIDEO\SKIN\SKIn menu, select the memory position skin 1 or 2 (not 1+2). TAPE BATT ND/RE Skin Auto View Skin Level MORE MENU: MENU: VIDEO Place the cursor in front of the VIDEO\SKIN\AUTO item.
Operating instructions | Video preferences 4-23 When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message appears in the viewfinder. Adjust the skin contour 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 contour.
Operating instructions | Managing files 4-24 4.9 Managing files You can have access to 15 different files. This number can be extended by using additional scene file camera cards. The Files menu is used to recall and store these files. There are two types of file: •...
Operating instructions | Managing files 4-25 4.9.3 Standard files The green STD button (6) 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.
Operating instructions | User levels 4-26 4.10 User levels The user level function in the SECURITY menu restricts access, in varying degrees, to the operational controls of the camera. You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu with an owner's card or the PIN code of the camera. 4.10.1 Selecting the user level There are four user levels: user0, user1, user2 and user3.
Operating instructions | Smart-Touch™ 4-27 4.11 Smart-Touch™ Smart-Touch is an optional software module that gives immediate access to 14 pre- defined scene files. This library allows you to quickly set up the camera for different shooting conditions. To choose a particular file proceed as follows: Press the green STD button for 2 seconds;...
Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-28 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...
Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-29 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.
Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-30 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.
Operating instructions | Triax adapter controls 4-31 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.
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 .
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.
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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...
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Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-3. Video menu Main menu items Purpose Colour filter adjust filter level Colour temp set colour temperature Detail set detail Skin set skin contour values Black set values for black functions Gain set values for R, G, B gain Knee set knee values Gamma...
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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...
Menu structure | Menu structure 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. Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path Adapter DIAGNOSTICS 12nc...
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Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path DIAGNOSTICS Boot version DIAGNOSTICS FPGA FILES \ STANDARD FILES Matching INSTALL Mic. Gain INSTALL Mic. Phantom DIAGNOSTICS Software Status DIAGNOSTICS Version DIAGNOSTICS Communication Contour VIDEO \ SKIN Auto Skin select VIDEO \ CONTOUR \ MORE Coarse/Fine level...
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Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path INSTALL Disable Camera VIDEO \ BLACK Dynamic black INSTALL \ EXPOSURE Exposure time lighting INSTALL \ EXPOSURE Exposure time var LENS \ EXTENDED IRIS Extended Iris param. FILES File Attributes VIDEO \ COLOUR FILTER...
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Menu structure | Menu structure Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path INSTALL IR receiver switch Knee VIDEO \ KNEE CONTOUR Contour switch VIDEO \ KNEE Master point VIDEO \ KNEE Master slope VIDEO \ KNEE select source VIDEO \ KNEE \ MORE parameters VIDEO \ KNEE...
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Menu structure | Menu structure 5-10 Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path FILES \ OPER. FILE Operator file store SECURITY PIN code INSTALL \ QUICK SMART TOUCH Quick Smart Touch FILES Recall Scene file FILES Recall Oper. file SECURITY Run Hours settings Rotary speed...
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Menu structure | Menu structure 5-11 Table 5-7. System menu functions Function Subfunction Menu path Audio Bar switch VF \ VF CONTOUR Contour level VF \ VF CONTOUR Contour switch Centre Cross switch Focus ind. switch Iris Indicator switch Info time Menu time Rotary speed Safe Area switch...
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