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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 32221 July 2015 v2.0 — LDX 86 Series High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Trademarks Grass Valley, LDX Series and derivatives are trademarks of Belden Inc. or Grass Valley. 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 Controlling the camera ..........36 3.4.1 Navigating the camera menu .
- Page 5 Chapter 4 – Video setup Video settings ............59 4.1.1 Standard settings .
- Page 6 Service menu ............101 Chapter 6 –...
- 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 Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections. • Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Triax or Fiber cables. • 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 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. To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system, galvanically separate the power earth connection of equipment connected to the camera from the camera earth.
- Page 12 Fiber-optic transmission units 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. Laser safety statement (for US) Fiber-optic transmission units are ified as a “Class 1 Laser Product”...
- 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 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0)
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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
Unlike other 4K cameras, what looks like “in focus” in the viewfinder actually is “in focus” in Grass Valley 4K cameras. As was learned in the transition from SD to HD, keeping focus in higher resolutions on a small viewfinder can be challenging for operators. Grass Valley has put significant effort to make sure that operators can focus in 4K quickly and accurately. -
Page 17: Ldx 86 Universe
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.2.4 LDX 86 Universe With the LDX 86 Series cameras, you no longer need to choose between a higher frame rate like 6X, or higher resolution for 4K — you can have both in a single camera: the LDX 86 Universe. -
Page 18: Ldx 86 Series
Chapter 1 - Introduction The user-friendliness of LDX 86 Series cameras has been further improved by using a streamlined camera menu structure that allows operators to access commonly used functions more quickly. The camera menu is arranged around operational, video setup, creative setup and system configuration. -
Page 19: Acquisition Formats
• Advanced secondary color corrector with 6 sets for color hue, saturation and luminance adjustment. • Compatible with Grass Valley’s C2IP control systems and RefleX SuperXpander. • Horizontal chromatic lens aberration and sharpness solution (CLASS) compatible with many digital lenses... - Page 20 Chapter 1 - Introduction • Dynamic Detail Equalizer with an extensive range of parameters • PowerCurves knee control provides an almost unlimited control over the wide dynamic range of the imaging system • Depth of field indicator to aid the operator while shooting LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0)
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Page 21: List Of Accessories
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.4 List of accessories System components LDK 4475 Reflex SuperXpander Viewfinders EyeCatcher EC 270 2.7-inch LCD HD color ocular viewfinder EyeCatcher EC 744 7 .4-inch OLED Viewfinder LDK 5307 7-inch LCD HD color viewfinder LDK 5309/10 9-inch LCD HD color viewfinder Accessories LDK 5031/10... - Page 22 Chapter 1 - Introduction LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0)
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Page 23: 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 24: 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. Spare covers are available via your Grass Valley representative. • Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder socket (1) at the top right of the camera. -
Page 25: 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 26: Aj-Mc700 Microphone
Chapter 2 - Installation The viewfinder can also be viewed from a distance : • Press the bottom clip (4) 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 and swing it downwards. -
Page 27: Ldk 5301/10 Tripod Adapter Plate
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.4 LDK 5301/10 Tripod adapter plate To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate 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. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Chapter 3 - Operating Instructions
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions Chapter 3 Operating instructions 3.1 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. 3.1.1 Powering the camera The power supply for the camera and its adapter is normally supplied via the Triax or hybrid fiber cable from the XCU. -
Page 32: Location Of Controls (Front)
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.2 Location of controls (front) 20 19 18 17 16 LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0) - Page 33 Chapter 3 - 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 34: Location Of Controls (Back Panel)
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.3 Location of controls (back panel) Analog VF Out/ AES In An VF Out AES In LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0) - Page 35 Chapter 3 - Operating instructions [1] Return A [9] Intercom Prod volume This button can be assigned to an External Intercom headset volume (Production). Video channel. [10] Intercom Prog volume [2] Return B Intercom headset volume (Program). This button can be assigned to an External Video channel.
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Page 36: Controlling The Camera
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.4 Controlling the camera There are several ways to control the camera: • Using the operational switches on the camera; • Using the camera menu to select functions; • Using an Operational Control Panel (OCP 400) connected to the C2IP network or XCU; –... -
Page 37: Entering The Camera Menu
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.4.2 Entering the camera menu Press the select button after the camera is switched on, the message MENU OFF appears in the viewfinder. Press the select button again while this text is showing, the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder. -
Page 38: Leaving The Camera Menu
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.4.4 Leaving the camera menu If you are deep within the menu structure, the recommended way of leaving the menu is to press the back button a number of times until the menu is abandoned. You can also navigate to leave the menu: If necessary move the cursor to the left column with the select or back button. -
Page 39: Assigning User Buttons
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.5 Assigning 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: Handgrip Button
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.5.2 Handgrip button Left Handgrip button The Left Handgrip button can be assigned to: • Production intercom (Prod) • Engineering intercom (Eng) The Right Handgrip button is assigned to: • Switch to external video signal 1 (Ext1) LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0) -
Page 41: Viewfinder Controls (Eyecatcher Only)
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.6 Viewfinder controls (EyeCatcher only) 3.6.1 Front [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. -
Page 42: Back
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.6.2 Back 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 [4] Peaking/Menu control This switch determines the function of the With the mode switch set to Peak, turn this... -
Page 43: Viewfinder Information
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.7 Viewfinder information 3.7.1 Indicators Navigate to the OPERATOR TOOLBOX > INDICATORS menu and select the on screen indicators you want to display in the viewfinder screen. The following on screen indicators can be set up: 5 . -
Page 44: On Screen Marker Indicators
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.7.2 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 3 - Operating instructions 3.7.3 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 3 - Operating instructions 3.7.4 Information screen Press and hold the info button at the front or at the back panel of the camera to view information on the viewfinder screen. Info Info button 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 3 - Operating instructions 3.7.5 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 3 - 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 3 - 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: Connecting Audio
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.9 Connecting audio 3.9.1 Analog audio Set the gain levels (-22 dB to -64 dB for mic input level or +4 dBu to -10 dBu for line level) for these channels in the AUDIO section of the CONFIGURATION menu. A high-pass filter for each channel can also be switched on in this menu. -
Page 51: Using Intercom
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.10 Using intercom Three intercom channels – production (Prod), program (Prog) and engineering (Eng) – are sent from the XCU to the camera headset. The headset microphone signal is sent back to the XCU. Intercom signals are available at the XCU’s intercom connector on the back panel. To use the intercom system, connect a headset to the XLR5 connector on the back panel of the camera. -
Page 52: Adjusting Intercom Volume
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.10.2 Adjusting intercom volume Use the rotary controls at the back panel of the camera to adjust the audio volume of the three intercom channels: • Prod—adjusts the volume of the production channel intercom signal. •... -
Page 53: Setting Up Tracker Headset
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions Go to the OPERATOR TOOLBOX > USER BUTTONS > BUTTONS menu to assign user buttons to intercom functions: • SW1—assigns a function to user button SW1: Call, Ext1, Ext2, Prod, Eng, Select. • SW2—assigns a function to user button SW2: EIris, Zoom, FocAst, Ext1, Ext2, Prod, Eng. •... -
Page 54: Communication
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.11 Communication 3.11.1 Return video channels FRONT Return B button Return A button BACK Return A button Return B button Return A and B buttons can be assigned to one of the three available External Video channels in the camera menu. -
Page 55: Call Button
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.11.3 Call button Press the Call button on the back panel to send a signal to the operational panels in the production control room calling for attention. The indicator in the button lights when a Call signal is sent or received. The Call indicator in the viewfinder also lights. -
Page 56: Managing Files
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.12 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 57: Lens Files
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.12.3 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. 3.12.4 Standard files By default, the green Std File button on the left-front side of the camera recalls the standard Scene file. -
Page 58: Access And Security
Chapter 3 - Operating instructions 3.13 Access and security 3.13.1 User level The user level function in the CONFIGURATION > SECURITY menu restricts access, in varying degrees, to the operational controls of the camera. You can only access the functions of the SECURITY menu by entering the PIN code of the camera. -
Page 59: Chapter 4 - Video Setup
Chapter 4 - Video setup Chapter 4 Video setup 4.1 Video settings 4.1.1 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: Color Bar
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.1.3 Color bar The color bar is the standard test signal that is used to set up and check the camera before shooting. When the color bar is selected the following functions are temporarily switched off: Black Stretch, White Limiter, Zebra and the Safe Area and cadre indicators.The lens iris closes automatically when the color bar is switched on. -
Page 61: Gamma
Chapter 4 - Video setup Gain Preset Gain (in HiQ and Nom mode) Gain (in HiSens mode) is always -3 dB is always -3 dB is always 0 dB is always 0 dB can be set to +3 or +6 dB can be set to +3, +6, +9 or +12 dB can be set to +6 or +9 dB can be set to +6, +9, +12 or +15 dB... -
Page 62: Gamma Curve
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.3.2 Gamma curve The gamma curve defines the distribution of tonal values. The following standard gamma curves are available: ITU709 (default), BBC04, BBC05 and BBC06, ARD, Gamma-J and Gamma-S. Press the GAMMA button and select GAMMA CRV to select the gamma curve you want to use. In the camera menu, navigate to the PRODUCTION SETUP >... -
Page 63: Black Stretch
Chapter 4 - 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 64: Knee (In Powercurves Mode)
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.5.1 Knee (in PowerCurves mode) 150% Limit Out 100% Linear Curve Knee Curve 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% 700% 800% Point Max In Input Knee can be set up as an automatic or variable function. It can also be switched off, which is the default setting. -
Page 65: Knee (In Compatibility Mode)
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.5.2 Knee (in Compatibility mode) 150% Linear Curve Slope (+) Slope (-) 100% Knee Curve 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% 700% 800% Input Point Knee can be set up as an automatic or variable function. It can also be switched off, which is the default setting. -
Page 66: Exposure
Chapter 4 - Video setup • Clear - no filter is placed in the optical path • ND1/4 - 2 stops light reduction neutral density filter • ND1/16 - 4 stops light reduction neutral density filter • ND1/64 - 6 stops light reduction neutral density filters ☞... -
Page 67: Led Wall Filter
Chapter 4 - Video setup ✎ V-Shift can also be used to remove color shifts that may occur when shooting DLP-type projectors. 4.7.3 LED Wall Filter When shooting against LED Wall backgrounds that contain high frequencies, interference may occur, resulting in unwanted moiré patterns. A special electronic filter is available that can be used to reduce these effects: In the camera menu, navigate to the PRODUCTION SETUP >... -
Page 68: Selecting Color Temperature
Chapter 4 - Video setup ☞ ☞ Note Note The automatic white balance process is performed independent of the Color Filter. The Color Filter is not disabled when AWC is on. 4.8.4 Selecting color temperature The up/down color temperature switch on the left side of the camera allows a choice between three preset color temperatures: •... -
Page 69: Auto White Balance
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.8.6 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 70: Saturation
Chapter 4 - 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 71: Color Protect
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.8.8 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 72 Chapter 4 - 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 73: Sharpness
Chapter 4 - 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 74: Advanced Options
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.9.3 Advanced options There are a number of advanced Detail options in the menu that can be used to fine tune the detail function: • Vertical Detail Level (0 to 99) • Coarse/Fine adjustment (0 to 99) •... -
Page 75: Skin Detail
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.9.6 Skin Detail Skin Detail is set up to select a particular color range. The Detail level within this color range can then be set independently of the rest of the picture. Skin detail is mainly used to reduce the level of Detail in a person’s skin tone to produce a more attractive picture. -
Page 76: Anylightxtremetm
4.10 AnyLightXtreme 4.10.1 Concept The LDX 86 camera incorporates Grass Valley’s AnylightXtreme™ high-quality anti-flicker system which almost fully eliminates perceived changes in light levels due to the uneven ratio between the camera scanning frequency and the alternating amplitude of artificial light sources. -
Page 77: Image Control
Chapter 4 - Video setup Preset Lighting conditions Flicker reduction Fair Artificial lighting with significant amplitude changes, for Medium example fluorescent lighted environments. Poor Artificial lighting with major amplitude changes. Examples Strong are environments lighted with HMI, MHD, gas discharge lamps or neon light. -
Page 78: Reverse Scan
Chapter 4 - Video setup 4.11.2 Reverse Scan When the camera is used at a rotated angle use the reverse scan function to rotate the camera’s image to compensate. In the camera menu, navigate to the PRODUCTION SETUP > IMAGE CONTROL > REVERSE SCAN menu to switch reverse scan on or off and to select the scan mode (horizontal, vertical or both). -
Page 79: Chapter 5 - Camera Menu Reference
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Chapter 5 Camera menu reference 5.1 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 80: Operator Toolbox Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.2 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 81 Chapter 5 - 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 82 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Handgrip Left Prod, Eng PROD User 1 Oper Assigns an intercom function to the left handgrip button. Eng Mode Mom, Alt User 1 Oper Selects switching mode for the Eng button at the back panel of the camera: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle).
- Page 83 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Store Oper File File Select Standard, OCam1 User 1 — Selects a standard, camera or USB Operator OCam1, OCam2... File for storing. Store Exec, ... Exec User 1 —...
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Page 84: Production Setup Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.3 Production Setup menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Levels Gain Master Gain -3.00 .. 18.00 dB User 2 — Sets master video gain in 0.10 dB steps. Gain Presets Gain - -3 dB -3 dB User 2... - Page 85 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Master 87 .7% .. 109.1% 105% Service Scene Sets the White Limiter level. This is the luminance level at which clipping occurs. Exposure Iris Auto Iris Auto Iris On, Off User 0 —...
- Page 86 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description V-Shift Time 0..99 User 1 Scene Selects V-Shift (acquisition timing shift) time. Exp Time — Not available for HS and XS cameras LED Wall Filter Off, On User 2 Scene Switches LED Wall Filter on or off.
- Page 87 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description R->G 0..99 Service Scene Sets Red into Green coefficient (when Matrix is set to variable). B->G 0..99 Service Scene Sets Blue into Green coefficient (when Matrix is set to variable). R->B 0..99 Service...
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Page 88: Creative Control Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.4 Creative Control menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Levels Filters ND Filter Clear, ND 1/4 , Clear User 2 Scene Selects optical Neutral Density (ND) filter: ND 1/16, ND 1/64 Clear = No filter; ND 1/4 = 2 stops; ND 1/16 = 4 stops;... - Page 89 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Knee Mode Compat, PwrCrves Service Scene Sets Knee Mode: Compatibility or PwrCurves PowerCurves. Knee Limit 0..99 Service Scene Selects the level above which the Knee Limiter is active (when Knee = Var). Desat Off, On User 3...
- Page 90 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Col Protect Off, On User 3 Scene Switches Color Protect on or off. Col Protect Lvl 0%..150% User 3 Scene Sets Colors Protect level. Sharpness Detail Detail Off, On User 3 Scene...
- Page 91 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Knee Detail Off, 1, 2, 3, 4 User 3 Scene Selects a level of Detail for the compressed signal above the knee point (or switches it off). Skin Detail Skin Gate Off, 1, 2, 3, 1+2,...
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Page 92: Configuration Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.5 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 93 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Reset Exec > Busy Exec User 0 — Select to reset lens aberration data Status Active,Init, Waiting, I/F NOK User 0 — Active: CLASS is active; Reading, No Info, Init: initilization process is started;...
- Page 94 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Cam Mic Gain 0dB, 40dB 40dB User 1 Oper Selects Gain of camera Operator’s intercom microphone. Cam Mic Power Off, On User 1 Oper Switches bias tee power (12 VDC) to camera operator’s intercom microphone on or off.
- Page 95 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Audio 2 Level -22dB,-28dB,-34dB, -64dB User 1 — Selects input gain level for Audio channel 2 -40dB,-46dB,-52dB, (when Audio Gain Mode is set to Local). -58dB,-64dB or Note: when Audio Gain Mode is set to -10 dBu ...
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Page 96: Licenses Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.6 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 97 Chapter 5 - 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.
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Page 98: Diagnostics Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.7 Diagnostics menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Communication Connections BS Connected Yes, No — User 2 — Indicates if an XCU or Base Station is connected to the camera. C2IP Panels 0..99 —... - Page 99 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description TX Power (dBm) -100 .. 100 Service — Module Temp (C) -40C .. 125C Service — Module Temp (F) -40F .. 125F Service — Optical Signal Ok, Loss Loss Service —...
- Page 100 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference Menu item Values Default Level File Description Package 12NC 0..65535 User 2 Shows Package 12NC Package Version 0..65535 User 2 Shows Package Version Component RP IC FW, RP IC RPICFW User 2 Shows SW/FW Component SW, RP VP FW, RP VP SW, RP DI FWSW, RP BOOT...
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Page 101: Service Menu
Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference 5.8 Service menu Menu item Values Default Level File Description Pref Network Serial, Ethernet Ethernet User 3 — Selects preferred control network. Test Signals Test Signal Off, On User 3 — Switches Test signal on or off. Test Select SawT, Step, SawT... - Page 102 Chapter 5 - Camera menu reference LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0)
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Page 103: Chapter 6 - Maintenance
6.1.1 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. 6.1.2 Installation procedure Licenses have the form of a .lic file which is a plain text file containing one or more licenses for... - Page 104 Chapter 6 - Maintenance – The IP address of a camera connected to an XCU can also be found via the C2IP network in the XCU menu in the INSTALL > NETWORK > CAM IP menu. • Transfer the license file from your local computer to the camera’s root directory. Adding licenses In the camera menu, navigate to the LICENSES >...
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Page 105: Black Calibration
Chapter 6 - Maintenance 6.2 Black Calibration In high-end broadcast cameras such as Grass Valley’s LDX 86 series, Black Calibration is an automated procedure that improves the image quality by re-mapping black level for each pixel to keep a consistent sensitivity over the entire image. -
Page 106: Formatting The Sd Card
Chapter 6 - Maintenance 6.3 Formatting the SD Card In some situations it may be necessary to format the camera’s internal storage (SD) Card. To format the SD Card, proceed as follows: Switch on the camera. ☞ ☞ Note Note The user level must be set to Service to access the Service menu. -
Page 107: Chapter 7 - Connectors
Chapter 7 - Connectors Chapter 7 Connectors 7.1 Camera front Viewfinder connector BOTTOM VIEW: Network HDMI Lens Front LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0) -
Page 108: Viewfinder Connector
Chapter 7 - Connectors 7.1.1 Viewfinder connector Description Description Not connected 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 109: Hdmi Connector
Chapter 7 - Connectors 7.1.4 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 110: Camera Back Panel
Chapter 7 - Connectors 7.2 Camera back panel 7.2.1 Back panel An VF Out/ Analog VF output/ AES In Audio 1 AES (Audio) input input An VF Out AES In VF Output/ Audio 2 Main Output input Transmission connector EXT video input/ Reference input Intercom headset EXT video... -
Page 111: Transmission Connector
Chapter 7 - Connectors 7.2.4 Transmission connector Depending on adapter type and connector type. Various types are available at ordering 7.2.5 Reference input / External video input connector This connector is used to genlock the camera to a 0.6 Vpp HD tri-level reference input signal when in stand alone mode or as an external video input for a second camera. -
Page 112: Auxiliary Connector
Chapter 7 - Connectors 7.2.9 Auxiliary connector Description Description Return A Tracker Microphone return Return B Tracker Microphone Tracker intercom to Production Tracker intercom to ENG Menu select Tracker telephone left Call indication Tracker telephone return Tracker telephone right Menu up Hirose 20-pin female connector not connected... -
Page 113: Audio 1 + 2 Connectors
Chapter 7 - Connectors 7.2.10 Audio 1 + 2 connectors Microphone impedance > 200 Pin Description Phantom power +48 V switchable Sensitivity range (microphone): Audio shield -64 dBu to -22 dBu Audio In (+) Sensitivity range (line) +10 dBu to +42 dBu Audio Return (-) Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio... -
Page 114: Side Panel
Chapter 7 - Connectors Caution The input voltage must not exceed 17 V. 7.2.14 Side panel Teleprompter out/ Ethernet connector Analog Ref in (future use) 7.2.15 Teleprompter output / Analog viewfinder output / Analog reference input This connector is used as a teleprompter output (CVBS) or analog viewfinder output (CVBS). -
Page 115: Chapter 8 - Specifications
Chapter 8 - Specifications Chapter 8 Specifications 8.1 Specifications for LDX 86 camera head 8.1.1 General Power consumption (typical) 36 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) 8.1.2 Camera... -
Page 116: Video Modes
Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.1.3 Video modes LDX 86 WorldCam/4K/Universe Video modes 1080p50/59.94, 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97 , 1080i50/59.94 & 720p50/59.94 Sensitivity (at 2000 lux) — F12 (1080i50, 720p50 and 1080p50) — F11 (1080i59.94, 720p59.94 and 1080p59.94) — F18 (1080PsF23.98/24/25) — F16 (1080PsF29.97) LDX 86 4K/Universe Video modes 3840x2160p50/59.94... -
Page 117: Connectivity
Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.1.4 Connectivity Front microphone XLR-3 female, balanced, phantom +48 V switchable USB 2.0 Ethernet RJ-45 Lens connector 12-pin Hirose Viewfinder connector 20-pin and HDMI Top mount screw hole standard 1/4-20 UNC thread (camera thread) 8.1.5 Dimensions Lens plane 233.6 mm 93.7 mm... -
Page 118: Specifications For Ldx 5660 Xf Fiber Adapter
Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.2 Specifications for LDX 5660 XF Fiber adapter 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.) 2.15 kg (30.1 lbs) Dimensions (L x W x H) -
Page 119: Dimensions
Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.3 Dimensions 132.7 mm 139 mm 222.1 mm 56.9 mm 75.7 mm Distance from 45.5 mm 55.5 mm lens plate Midplane 5 mm handgrip Lens axis Lens axis quickmount and backpanel 17 mm LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0) - Page 120 Chapter 8 - Specifications LDX 86 High Frame Rate/HD/3G/4K Camera Platform User’s Guide (v2.0)
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