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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 32101 June 2013 v3.1 Package v10 LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Trademarks Grass Valley is a trademark of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Welcome............15 1.1.1 About this guide. - Page 4 Using the camera menu ..........36 4.4.1 Entering the camera menu .
- Page 5 Gain..............61 Gamma .
- Page 6 Chapter 8 – Connectors Camera head ............109 8.1.1 Viewfinder connector.
- Page 7 Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester. Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including freight, however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup.
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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 Warnings 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. To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
- Page 10 • Do not mix units from different types of camera systems (HD with SD, Triax with 3G Triax) • Do not connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system parts. • Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.
- Page 11 Triax cable systems • Only connect a Triax cable from the same LDX/LDK camera family to the unit. • Do not allow system earth currents to exceed 1.5 A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or 0.2 A in other cable shields. •...
- Page 12 Fiber-optic transmission units CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Laser safety statement (for Europe) Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “Class 1 Laser Product” according to EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. CLASS 1 laser products are considered safe and do not result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
- Page 13 Cleaning fiber-optic connectors WARNING Always switch off power before cleaning the connectors. WARNING Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light. Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber-optic transmission.
- Page 14 LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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Page 15: Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1.2 Related documents Before proceeding, check the Grass Valley website at www.grassvalley.com for the latest version of this user’s guide and additional information: •... -
Page 16: Technology
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.2 Technology 1.2.1 Xensium-FT imagers An LDX Series camera head uses custom-designed 2/3-inch CMOS Xensium-FT imagers that offer superior performance and ultimate flexibility. Native high-definition video formats 1080p, 1080i and 720p (available video modes are depending on the camera version) are produced at the touch of a button. -
Page 17: Camera Versions
The LDX Series consists of four camera versions: LDX Flex™, LDX Première™, LDX Elite™, and LDX WorldCam™. Each camera offers exceptional performance, with increased functionality as you go up the range. LDX Flex delivers 720p or 1080i (depending on the version) while LDX Première provides standard multi-format 1080i and 720p acquisition. -
Page 18: Gv-Elicense Program
A temporary license provides a 7-day upgrade, so the same flexibility is available, but for a lower weekly cost. Multiple licenses may be purchased to upgrade cameras by more than one level (e.g., LDX Flex to LDX WorldCam) or to extend 7-day upgrade licenses. - Page 19 Chapter 1 - Introduction LDX Première • All LDX Series camera features • All LDX Flex camera features • Switchable video formats: 1080i50/60 and 720p50/60 • Horizontal and vertical chromatic lens aberration and sharpness solution (CLASS) compatible with many digital lenses •...
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Page 20: List Of Accessories
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.6 List of accessories System components LDK 4475 Reflex SuperXpander LDK 4800 HD/HS Triax Repeater Viewfinders EC 270 2.7-inch LCD HD color ocular viewfinder LDK 5307 7-inch LCD HD color viewfinder LDK 5309/10 9-inch LCD HD color viewfinder LDK 5302/60 2-inch CRT HD B/W ocular viewfinder Accessories... -
Page 21: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 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). If present, remove the dust protection cap. Slot the lens into the lens mount. -
Page 22: Ec 270 Eyecatcher Viewfinder
✎ To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder, fit the eye piece cover to the rubber eyepiece. Sparecovers are available via your Grass Valley representative. • Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (1) at the top right of the camera. -
Page 23: Positioning The Viewfinder
Chapter 2 - Installation • Attach the microphone holder (2) onto the viewfinder and secure it with the knurled screw (3). • Guide the viewfinder cable along the front of the camera and attach it to one of the cable clips. -
Page 24: Distance Viewing
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2.3 Distance viewing To use the viewfinder at a distance press the bottom clip (1) below the eyepiece and swing it free of the associated clip. The eyepiece can also be swung downwards; press the top clip to release the eyepiece. -
Page 25: Ldk 5301/10 Tripod Adapter Plate
Chapter 2 - Installation Other microphones with a diameter of 21 mm (0.83 in) can also be used, however, ensure that the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the camera CONFIGURATION menu. When a longer microphone is used, it is not necessary to place it in the split tube. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.5 Adjusting the shoulder pad To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold the adjustment lever at the bottom left of the camera body. The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera. -
Page 27: Exchanging The Camera Adapter
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.6 Exchanging the camera adapter 2.6.1 Preparation • Exchange the adapter in a safe area, preferably indoors. Make sure your working area is clean and dust free. • Remove all accessories (microphone, viewfinder, lens and cables) before exchanging the camera adapter. -
Page 28: Detaching The Adapter
To prevent damage always detach the lens from the camera head before transporting. 2.8 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
Configurations 3.1 Transmission systems Grass Valley’s latest 3G transmission system is based on digital transmission and a new, robust power system. The transmission system consists of a dockable camera adapter that fits on Grass Valley HD camera heads and an XCU (eXchangeable Control Unit) that takes care of power, signal transport and connection to the studio or OB van. -
Page 30: Fiber Configuration
Chapter 3 - Configurations 3.2 3G Fiber configuration The 3G Fiber transmission system is the perfect interface between your LDX Series camera and the rest of your system. It offers video and signal transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 3,000 m (10,000 ft), using hybrid fiber cables. HD-SDI out A HD-SDI out B Viewfinder out... -
Page 31: Superxpander Configuration
Chapter 3 - Configurations 3.4 SuperXpander configuration When the LDX camera is mounted in an LDK 4475 SuperXpander a large studio lens or large zoom les can be used with the configuration. Both 3G Fiber and 3G Triax transmission systems can be used. - Page 32 Chapter 3 - Configurations LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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Page 33: Chapter 4 - Operating Instructions
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions Chapter 4 Operating instructions 4.1 Using the camera Attach a lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera. Attach the Fiber or Triax cables and/or supply the adapter with power. 4.1.1 Switching on the power On the XCU set the power switch to the on position (I). -
Page 34: Location Of Controls
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.2 Location of controls 20 19 18 17 16 LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1) - Page 35 Chapter 4 - Operating instructions [1] Front Tally lamp [12] Power switch Lights when the camera is On Air. Main camera power switch. [2] Rear Tally lamp [13] Menu Back button Lights when the camera is On Air. Used when navigating the camera menu. [3] Filters button [14] Menu Rotary control Press to enter the filter selection menu and...
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Page 36: Using The Ocp 400
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.3 Using the OCP 400 Refer to the OCP 400 User’s Guide for detailed operating instructions for the OCP 400. 4.4 Using the camera menu The camera menu can be viewed in the viewfinder (or connected monitors) and navigated by means of the rotary control and the select and back buttons which are located at the front and left of the camera: Menu select... -
Page 37: Finding Your Way
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions The MAIN menu screen shows five items. The name of the menu is shown below these. More items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the rotary control. The cursor shows your position in the menu. The rotary control moves the cursor up and down. 4.4.2 Finding your way Use the rotary control to move the cursor through the menu items. -
Page 38: Making Value Changes
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions ✎ To prevent confusion the next time you enter the camera menu, it is advisable to leave the menu by using the back button or by returning to the MAIN menu and selecting MENU OFF. 4.4.4 Making value changes To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the camera menu reference to discover under which menu group or sub-group the function you want to change is located. -
Page 39: User Buttons
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.5 User buttons The camera head has three assignable buttons: two on the left side panel (SW1 and SW2) and one under the handgrip. The operation of the RET and the VTR button on the lens can also be assigned. -
Page 40: Lens Buttons
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.5.2 Lens buttons RET Lens VTR Lens The RET Lens button can be assigned to: The VTR Lens button can be assigned to: • Viewfinder zoom function (Zoom) • Production intercom (Prod) • Switch to external video signal (Ext) •... -
Page 41: Viewfinder Controls (Eyecatcher Only)
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.6 Viewfinder controls (EyeCatcher only) Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; adjust viewing parameters, select markers, message boxes and on-screen display times in the OPERATOR TOOLBOX menu. Mode Tally SW C Menu-Peak On Off [1] Mode switch With the mode switch set to Menu, push this... - Page 42 Chapter 4 - Operating instructions [1] User button (A) [3] Front tally indicator This user button can be assigned in the This indicator (and the one at the rear of the viewfinder menu. handgrip of the camera) lights to indicate that the camera is On Air.
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Page 43: Viewfinder Information
‘Closed’ when the lens is lens position. F = Far limit in meters, N = near closed or capped. limit in meters. Not available in the LDX Flex and LDX [2b] Focus indicator Première versions. Shows the percentage of the lens focus Must be supported by the lens. -
Page 44: On Screen Marker Indicators
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.7.2 On screen marker indicators Navigate to the OPERATOR TOOLBOX > INDICATORS menu and select the marker indicators you want to display in the viewfinder screen. The following marker indicators can be set up: [1] Safe Area [3] Marker Shows the minimum area that can be seen A dotted white line or a shaded area that... -
Page 45: Viewfinder Led Indicators (Eyecatcher Only)
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.7.3 Viewfinder LED indicators (EyeCatcher only) Batt Call On Air PickMe Zoom Foc+ Call On Air PickMe Gain [1] Return video indicator [9] ND Filter indicator Lights if one of the return video channels is Lights when a Neutral Density (ND) filter is switched on. -
Page 46: Information Screen
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.7.4 Information screen Press and hold the info button at the front of the camera to view information on the viewfinder screen. Info button The information screen is superimposed on the video signal in the viewfinder (and other text outputs): C A M 1 7 M i d f i e l d C... -
Page 47: Focus Assist
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.7.5 Focus assist The focus assist function can be switched on or off in the OPERATOR TOOLBOX menu. This function adds a motion effect in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is on. -
Page 48: Auto Iris
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions ☞ ☞ Note Note In the (very rare) occasion that lens aberration data becomes corrupted, a reset of the lens data can be forced: Go to the CONFIGURATION > LENS > LENS SETTINGS > CLASS > RESET CLASS DATA menu and select Start. -
Page 49: Lens Indicators In The Viewfinder
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions viewfinder image. The frame can be moved and resized by the controls on the lens or on the focus handle. auto focus frame focus indicator An indicator in the bottom left corner of the viewfinder screen shows the current focus information: Indication Focus information... -
Page 50: Controls On The Camera Adapter
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.9 Controls on the camera adapter 4.9.1 Overview of controls Front Prod Rear Ext1 Ext2 Call Mic 1 Front Rear Mic. Line Mic. Line +48V Mic 2 HD-SDI (B)/VF +48V HD-SDI (A) Power on 1.5A max. Script Light 11-17V Breaker... -
Page 51: Powering The Camera
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions [9] Call button [12] Power on indicator Call button Power on indicator. [10] Mic 1 phantom power switch [13] Circuit breaker switch Mic 1 phantom power switch. Circuit breaker switch. [11] Mic 2 phantom power switch Mic 2 phantom power switch. -
Page 52: Audio
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions The viewfinder display switch (1) determines how the local and external signals are displayed in the viewfinder: – Loc: displays the local signal in the viewfinder, – Mix: displays a mix (50/50) of the local and external signal or –... -
Page 53: Intercom
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions The channel 2 rear input level switch selects either a line level input or a microphone level input for the channel 2 rear connector (Mic 2). The switch under the Mic 2 connector selects a phantom power supply (+48 VDC) for the rear socket. -
Page 54: Communication
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions Intercom headset volume controls • Prod - adjusts the volume of the production intercom signal to the camera headset when selection switch is in the Rear position. • Prog - adjusts the volume of the program intercom signal to the camera headset. •... -
Page 55: Managing Files
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.11 Managing files You have access to 15 different files. This number can be extended by using additional scene files stored on a USB flash drive. The Files menu is used to recall and store these files. There are three types of file: •... -
Page 56: Lens Files
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.11.3 Lens files Lens files contain settings related to the lens configuration (e.g. white shading). Up to four lens files (LCam1 to LCam4) can be stored in the camera. 4.11.4 Standard files The green Std File button on the left-front side of the camera recalls the standard scene file. This file contains default parameters for picture performance. -
Page 57: Disable Camera
Chapter 4 - Operating instructions 4.12.3 Disable camera The disable camera function is a protection function which prevents unauthorised interference with the camera and provides an additional level of security. Setting disable camera to On is similar to using User level 0 to protect the settings of the camera. 4.12.4 Access control A PIN code is used to access special setup and security features of the camera. - Page 58 Chapter 4 - Operating instructions LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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Page 59: Chapter 5 - Video Setup
Chapter 5 - Video setup Chapter 5 Video setup 5.1 Video settings 5.1.1 Standard settings To make sure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values, a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions. The “Camera menu reference”... -
Page 60: Sensitivity Mode
Exposure time range down to 1/1000 s down to 1/1000 s 100 Hz/120 Hz to Nom. Not available in the LDX Flex version. Not available in the LDX Première version. Actual basic sensitivity depends on selected video mode/frame rate. 5.1.4 Color bar The color bar is the standard test signal that is used to set up and check the camera before shooting. -
Page 61: Gain
Chapter 5 - Video setup On the camera, use the color bars switch on the left side panel for switch on the standard color bar: Bars 5.2 Gain Depending on the available light level it may be necessary to adjust the video gain settings of the camera. -
Page 62: Gamma
Chapter 5 - Video setup ☞ ☞ Note Note When Gain is set to negative values, or values higher than 3 dB, the gain indicator in the viewfinder lights (only for ocular viewfinders). The gain switch can also be used to vary the gain continuously between its minimum and maximum value. -
Page 63: Gamma Presets
5.4.1 Contrast adjustment ☞ ☞ Note Note Contrast adjustment is not available in the LDX Flex version. To create more or less contrast in the picture, luminance levels can be adjusted independently for three tonal ranges: shadows, midtones and highlights. Shadows Midtones Highlights LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1) -
Page 64: Black Stretch
Chapter 5 - Video setup Press the GAMMA button, the NEXT button, the NEXT button again and switch on CONTRAST. Select SHADOWS, MIDTONES or HIGHLIGHTS to adjust the luminance level for each range between 0 and 99. In the camera menu, navigate to the CREATIVE CONTROL > LEVELS > CONTRAST menu and switch CONTRAST on. -
Page 65: Knee
Knee is a function that compresses the wide dynamic range of the video signal coming from the imager into the more limited video output range. 5.5.1 Knee (in PowerCurves mode) ☞ ☞ Note Note PowerCurves mode is not available in the LDX Flex version. 150% Limit Out 100% Linear Curve Knee Curve 100%... -
Page 66: Knee (In Compatibility Mode)
Chapter 5 - Video setup ✎ Use the KN FADE/FADE LEVEL item in the Knee menu to fade between the set up Knee curve (fade level = 0) and the linear curve (fade level = 99). To use Knee in the compatibility mode, follow the steps below and refer to the next chapter for more information. -
Page 67: Optical Filters
Clear - no filter is placed in the optical path • Star 4P - Four Point Star filter • Sft Fcs - Soft Focus filter The Effects filter is not available in the LDX Flex version. ☞ ☞ Note Note The camera does not need color optical filters to be able to white balance correctly. -
Page 68: Exposure
Chapter 5 - Video setup 5.7 Exposure 5.7.1 Exposure time The exposure time values of 1/200 s, 1/500 s and 1/1000 s are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion. The value selected depends on the speed of the moving object. -
Page 69: Lighting Correction
Chapter 5 - Video setup 5.7.2 Lighting correction 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. There are two positions: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Each of these positions can be varied further in a range from -10 to +10 Hz. -
Page 70: Color
Chapter 5 - Video setup 5.8 Color 5.8.1 Color Temperature For true color reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by selecting a value for the color temperature. The standard file setting is 3200 K (normally used for tungsten and indoor lighting). Two other reference color temperatures are available: 5600 K (for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500 K (for outdoors, clear blue skies). -
Page 71: Variable Color Temperature
Chapter 5 - Video setup • FL60 - memory position for 60 Hz fluorescent light (matrix is set to CoolFL and exposure to 60 Hz) • AW1 - Auto White memory position 1 • AW2 - Auto White memory position 2 and one automatic continuous white position: •... -
Page 72: Auto White Balance
Chapter 5 - Video setup 5.8.6 Auto White Balance If the reference color temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the Auto White Balance procedure as follows: Col. Temp White Balance Color Temperature button switch On the OCP 400, press the COLOR button to open the color menu. Select COL.TEMP and select one of the memory positions (FL50, FL60, AW1 or AW2) in which to store the measured color temperature value.... -
Page 73: Saturation
Chapter 5 - Video setup A message indicating that the process is running appears: AWHITE: running ☞ ☞ Note Note If there is insufficient light, the “light level too low” message appears in the viewfinder. When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message and the measured color temperature appears in the viewfinder. -
Page 74: Color Protect
Chapter 5 - Video setup 5.8.8 Color Protect When very bright and saturated colored lights are used, predominant colors may clip. This results in fully saturated areas with no detail. This phenomenon occurs especially in blue and magenta color ranges. The Color Protect function restores luminance levels without affecting color oversaturation.It prevents non-dominant colors from decreasing below black level so much of the details in the picture are still maintained. - Page 75 Chapter 5 - Video setup Push the navigation button to enter COLCORR (color correction) menu. The color corrector menu is displayed. There are two pages that can be accessed by using the NEXT and PREV buttons. The first page contains the setup items. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the different setup items.
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Page 76: Sharpness
Chapter 5 - Video setup Select a color area by changing the COLOR and WIDTH items. The color can be selected in steps of 22.5° on the color wheel. The color area width can be enlarged by setting the WIDTH item. The color width can be varied between 22.5° and 360°. To view the selected color area, switch the item COL CORR VIEW on. -
Page 77: Detail Equalizer
Chapter 5 - Video setup Press the DETAIL button and use TEXTURE to adjust the amount of texture added to the picture. In the camera menu, navigate to the CREATIVE CONTROL > SHARPNESS > DETAIL menu and use TEXTURE to adjust the amount of texture added to the picture. 5.9.3 Detail Equalizer The detail equalizer allows to set the detail levels for shadows, midtones and highlights individually. -
Page 78: Image Control
Chapter 5 - Video setup Now point the two small black boxes at the intended surface (generally a face). Press the select button again to start the measurement procedure (the iris is automatically set to auto by the camera). The process running message appears: ASKIN: running When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message appears in the viewfinder:... -
Page 79: Reverse Scan
(horizontal, vertical or both). ☞ ☞ Note Note Reverse Scan is not available in the LDX Flex version. LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1) - Page 80 Chapter 5 - Video setup LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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Page 81: Chapter 6 - Camera Menu Reference
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Chapter 6 Camera menu reference 6.1 Reference tables All camera functions are distributed into 6 main menus: • Operator Toolbox menu: contains the functions that help the operator while shooting such as screen indicators, user buttons assignments and various shooting tools. •... -
Page 82: Operator Toolbox Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference 6.2 Operator Toolbox menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Indicators Zoom Indicator On, Off User 0 Oper Switches the Zoom indicator on or off. Iris Indicator On, Off User 0 Oper Switches the Iris indicator on or off. Focus Indicator On, Off User 0... - Page 83 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Super Coarse On, Off User 0 Oper Switches super coarse detail enhancement on or off. Detail Level 0..99 User 0 Oper Sets detail level for viewfinder signal. Slicer 0..99 User 0...
- Page 84 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description VTR Lens PROD, ENG, Zoom, PROD User 1 Oper Assigns a function to the VTR Lens button. EXT1, EXT2 VTR Lens Mode Mom, Alt User 1 Oper Selects switching mode for the VTR Lens button: momentary or alternating (toggle).
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Page 85: Production Setup Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Free Space # MB — User 2 — Displays free space left on USB in Mbytes. No of Files — User 2 — Displays number of files stored on USB. USB Files File Select <list of files>... - Page 86 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Gamma Curve BBC04, BBC05, ITU709 User 3 Scene Selects a standard curve for Gamma BBC06, ARD, correction. ITU709, Gamma-J, Gamma-S Preset Nom, Lin, Var User 2 Scene Selects Gamma curve preset: Nom = Nominal curve;...
- Page 87 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description ExpTime Speed 1..20 Service — Sets Exposure Time Speed for Extended Iris. Min Iris F5.6, F8.0, F11.0, F16.0 User 3 — Sets Minimum Iris value for Extended Iris. F16.0 Max Iris F1.4, F2.0, F2.8,...
- Page 88 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Saturation 0..200% 100% User 0 Scene Sets color saturation level. 0% = fully desaturated (black/white), 100% = normal saturation, 200% = maximum saturation. Matrix Matrix EBU, Skin, B/W, User 2 Scene Selects a preset for the color matrix:...
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Page 89: Creative Control Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description File Select Standard, SCam1 User 2 — Selects a standard, camera or USB Scene File SCam1 .. SCam4 for storing. Store Exec, ... Exec User 2 — Stores the current operator settings in the selected operator file. - Page 90 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Knee Type Y, NAM User 3 Scene Selects source signal on which Knee acts: Y = luminance; NAM = Non Additive Mix: level of the highest RGB component. Point 0%..90% User 3...
- Page 91 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Color Adjustment Col Corr Col Corr Off, On User 3 Scene Switches color corrector on or off. All active sets are used when color corrector is on. Col Corr View Off, On User 3...
- Page 92 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Level Dep 0..99 User 3 Scene Level Dependency: sets the Detail reduction level for shadow areas. Noise Slicer 0..99 User 3 Scene Sets the level of the noise slicer for Detail. Texture Enabled, Disabled Enabled...
- Page 93 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Width3 Red 0..99 User 3 Scene Sets width level (Red) for Skin Gate 3. Width3 Blue 0..99 User 3 Scene Sets width level (Blue) for Skin Gate 3. Color3 Red 0..99 User 3...
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Page 94: Configuration Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference 6.5 Configuration menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Security Installed Level No Oper, User 0, User 0 Service — Selects camera user level. Note: switch the User 1, User 2, camera off and on to take the changes into User 3, Service effect. - Page 95 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Status Active,Init, Waiting, I/F NOK User 0 — Active: CLASS is active; Reading, No Info, Init: initilization process is started; Unsup, I/F NOK, Waiting: camera waits for manual turning of Off, InitNOK lens rings;...
- Page 96 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Cam Mic Power Off, On User 1 Oper Switches bias tee power (12 VDC) to camera operator’s intercom microphone on or off. Cam Prod Off, Left, Right, Both User 1 Oper...
- Page 97 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description On Air Lamp Handgrip Switch, Input, Off Switch User 0 — Tally Lock Off, On User 0 — Switches the Tally Lock function on or off. When Tally Lock is on, some camera controls are locked when the camera is On Air.
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Page 98: Licenses Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference 6.6 Licenses menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Active Licenses WorldCam Unknown, Not Unknown User 2 — Shows status of the WorldCam License, when Applicable, Not installed. Present, Temporary, Perpetual, Trial, Clock Error Time Left 0..65535 User 2... -
Page 99: Diagnostics Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Time&Date OK? ..., No, Yes User 2 — Confirms time and date before installing licenses. Find Licenses Search Next Exec, ... Exec User 2 — Execute to search the next license (if existing) on the USB Flash Drive or internal memory. - Page 100 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Cable Length 0%..200% User 0 — Shows % of cable length used with respect to maximum cable length. Values > 100 indicate that transmission is below specification. Cable Status OK, Critic, Error, User 0...
- Page 101 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Ethernet MAC-Address User 2 — Shows the camera’s MAC address Link state Connected,Disconn Disconn User 2 — Link type Unknown, 10Mb/ Unknown User 2 — Half, 10Mb/Full, 100Mb/Half, 100Mb/Full, Negotiate...
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Page 102: Service Menu
Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Package Ok, Not Ok User 2 Shows Package status Package 12NC 0..65535 User 2 Shows Package 12NC SW/FW Name RPICFW User 2 Shows SW/FW Name SW/FW 12NC 0..65535 User 2 Shows SW/FW 12NC... - Page 103 Chapter 6 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description DualLink Viewing Off, On Service — SD Card Format (1') Off, Running Service — Format the internal camera SD Card. Note: this takes about one minute. Status Unknown, Running, Unknown Service —...
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Page 105: Chapter 7 - Maintenance
7.1.1 About eLicenses With eLicenses it is possible to temporarily or permanently add one or more extra features to your LDX camera. Contact your local Grass Valley representative for information about the availability and prices of the different eLicenses. ☞... - Page 106 Chapter 7 - Maintenance – The IP address of the camera head can be found in the camera menu in the CONFIGURATION > IP SETTINGS > IP ADDRESS menu. • OR set up an FTP connection with the camera via the XCU through the C2IP network. –...
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Page 107: Black Calibration
Chapter 7 - Maintenance 7.2 Black calibration Black Calibration improves image quality by re-mapping the level of black for each pixel so sensitivity stays consistent over the entire image area. In general, the Black Calibration procedure must be performed after a software package update when it is indicated by message (“Black Calibration needed”) in the viewfinder. - Page 108 Chapter 7 - Maintenance LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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Page 109: Chapter 8 - Connectors
Chapter 8 - Connectors Chapter 8 Connectors 8.1 Camera head Viewfinder connector BOTTOM VIEW: Network HDMI Lens Front LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1) -
Page 110: Viewfinder Connector
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.1.1 Viewfinder connector Description Description -80 VDC Not connected VF video Pb VF return INTN-D Pr VF return 20-pin female VF- VF Ext video connector Not connected + Batt VF video return + Batt SDA-D Pb VF SCL -D +Pr VF VF Ext video return... -
Page 111: Hdmi Connector
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.1.4 HDMI connector Description Description TDMS data 2+ TDMS clock shield TDMS data 2 shield TDMS clock - TDMS data 2 - TDMS data 1+ Not connected 19-pin HDMI connector TDMS data 1 shield TDMS data 1- TDMS data 0+ TDMS data 0 shield +5 VDC power... -
Page 112: Camera Adapter
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.2 Camera adapter 8.2.1 Back panel Front Prod Rear Ext1 Ext2 Call Mic 1 Front Rear Audio 1 (Mic 1) Mic. Line connector Mic. Line Transmission connector +48V Mic 2 Audio/VF Audio 2 (Mic 2) connector connector HD-SDI (B)/VF +48V... -
Page 113: Hd-Sdi(B)/Vf Connector
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.2.4 HD-SDI(B)/VF connector This connector is used to output the camera’s main (HD-SDI) video signal or the VF signal. Select the signal (Main or VF) in the CONFIGURATON > SIGNALS > HD-SDI(B)VIDEO menu. Refer to “Video mode” on page 59 for a detailed description of the video output BNC connector signal on this connector. -
Page 114: Power Output Connector
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.2.8 Power output connector Shield of cable directly to the Pin Description connector housing. When the camera is On Air, pin 2 is On Air signal carrying +5 V Shield Manufacturer code: HR10A-7R-4S Hirose 4-pin female +12 V (max.18 W) connector 8.2.9 Script light connector... -
Page 115: Side Panels
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.2.11 Side panels TRACK Reference in/ Auxiliary Tracker Teleprompter out connector connector connector 8.2.12 Reference input / teleprompter output connector Teleprompter output (when an XCU is connected) This socket supplies the 1.0 Vpp teleprompter video signal coming from the XCU. -
Page 116: Tracker Connector
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.2.14 Tracker connector Mic. level: -64 dBu/-24 dBu switchable Pin Description Mic. impedance: > 600 On Air return Intercom output level: 0 dBu (nom.), +6 dBu (max.) Tracker microphone return Intercom output impedance: < 200 Tracker microphone input Production tracker Sidetone/Engineering tracker... -
Page 117: Main Video Signals
Chapter 8 - Connectors 8.3 Main video signals LDX 5419 LDX 5421 Selected 3G Triax adapter 3G Fiber adapter Main video Video mode output output outputs 1080p50 — — — — 1080p50 1080i50 1080p50 SMPTE 274M over SMPTE 274M over SMPTE 274M over SMPTE 424M SMPTE 292M... - Page 118 Chapter 8 - Connectors LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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Page 119: Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 9 - Specifications Chapter 9 Specifications 9.1 Specifications for LDX Series camera head 9.1.1 General Power consumption (typical) 34 W Operating temperatures -20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) including handgrip and shoulderpad Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) 170 x 200 x 180 mm (6.7 x 7 .9 x 7 .1 in) 9.1.2 Camera... -
Page 120: Video Modes
Chapter 9 - Specifications 9.1.3 Video modes Video modes 1080i59.94/50, 720p59.94/50 (Flex, Première, Elite, WorldCam) 1080psf29.97/25 (Première and WorldCam), 1080p59.94/50 (WorldCam only) Sensitivity Typ. F12 at 2000 lux (in 1080i50 video mode) S/N ratio Typ. 60 dB Aspect ratio 16:9 Modulation depth Typ. -
Page 121: Specifications For Ldx 5421 3G Fiber Adapter
Chapter 9 - Specifications 9.2 Specifications for LDX 5421 3G Fiber adapter 9.2.1 Technical Item Value Power requirements Hybrid fiber powered or 12 V (local) Operating temperatures -20 to +45° C (-4 to +113° F) Storage temperatures -25 to +70° C (-13 to +158° F) Weight (approx.) 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) Dimensions (L x W x H) -
Page 122: Specifications For Ldx 5419 3G Triax Adapter
Chapter 9 - Specifications 9.3 Specifications for LDX 5419 3G Triax adapter 9.3.1 Technical Item Value Power requirements Triax powered or 12 V (local) Operating temperatures -20 to +45° C (-4 to +113° F) Storage temperatures -25 to +70° C (-13 to +158° F) Weight (approx.) 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) Dimensions (L x W x H) - Page 123 Chapter 9 - Specifications LDX Series Software Upgradable Camera Platform User’s Guide (v3.1)
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- Page 125 Index Index Auto White Balance Lighting adjustment Black Stretch Neutral Density filter (ND) Non-standard indicator Color Color bar Optical filters Color Filter Color Protect Color Temperature Color Tint Reverse Scan Contrast Saturation Detail Equalizer Secondary color correction Sensitivity mode Sharpness Skin Detail Exposure Special Effects filter (FX)
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