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- Page 1 LDK 5400 LDK 5400 LDK 5400 LDK 5400 LDK 5400 Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 3922 496 46781 St.37...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Thomson Broadcast Solutions Nederland 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
LDK 100 Triax Multi-role Camera Operator's Manual Contents About this Manual ..........ii Introduction ............1-1 Monitoring Functions .......... 4-7 Technology ............1-2 Viewfinder ............4-9 Smart Card ............1-3 Viewfinder Indicators ........4-10 Features ............1-4 Audio ............... 4-11 Important Precautions ........ -
Page 4: About This Manual
About this Manual This operator's manual is part of a complete Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions documentation set for the camera which also includes This section shows the physical location of the controls a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual. and connectors on the camera. -
Page 5: Introduction
Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 Triax camera and how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it. Contents Technology ............ -
Page 6: Technology
Technology The LDK 100 Triax camera combines a multi-role signal to noise over the maximum cable length. The digital camera head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors with chroma key quality is excellent as the primary colours a triax adapter. The result is a flexible camera that is do not have to be derived. -
Page 7: Smart Card
Smart Card Three smart cards are delivered with each camera. Both the user card and the owner card allow four These comprise of two user cards and one owner card. different scene files to be stored on the card. The recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files menu of the menu system. -
Page 8: Features
Features • 12-bit digital processing with unique software • Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 2,400 programmable video path. meters (7,875 feet). • Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide • Full camera control via the Series 9000 Universal dynamic. -
Page 9: Important Precautions
Important Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the camera Warnings take the following precautions into consideration: If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons (EN60065). - Page 10 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Introduction...
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Page 11: Assembling The Units
Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing for transport are also explained. Contents Transport Case .......... -
Page 12: Transport Case
Transport Case Documentation Packing inserts Top light Tripod Plate Battery Additional Supplies It is important to protect your camera against damage Turn the 1.5-inch viewfinder downwards so that it when transporting it. To do this, a transport case does not protrude above the top of the camera. (LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories. -
Page 13: Lens
Lens bts1009 To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as Do not attach a lens weighting more than follows: 5 kg to the camera without a support. a. Ensure that the lens locking ring is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the b. -
Page 14: 1.5-Inch Viewfinder
1.5-inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: Caution Always fit the microphone holder as it functions a. Loosen locking ring of viewfinder support bracket as a safety stop for the viewfinder. at the front of the camera handle. - Page 15 Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder Right eye adapter When wearing headphones it may be necessary to The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted move the viewfinder further to the left to obtain a more as follows to suit your requirements: comfortable viewing position.
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Page 16: 1.5-Inch Viewfinder Accessories
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapter If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for A left eye adapter is optionally available (LDK 5390/10) example, when you use the camera in the hand-held to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye. position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00). -
Page 17: Other Viewfinders
Other Viewfinders Zoom Controls In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch An optional zoom control unit can be mounted on the viewfinder (LDK 5310) is used instead of the 1.5-inch carrying handle. The three available versions for different viewfinder. -
Page 18: Microphone
Microphone To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the systems menu. Refer to Section 6 for more information camera proceed as follows: on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level. a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw of the microphone support bracket Note:... -
Page 19: Tripod Adapter Plate
Tripod Adapter Plate To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as 5030/00 is delivered as standard) must first be attached follows: to the tripod. a Press the red locking lever against release handle on the tripod adapter plate and hold. -
Page 20: Superxpander
SuperXPander Local Control Panel The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK The optional Local Control Panel, the LCP100 for the 100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP LDK 100 series (LDK5201/00), allows the operator to situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses control the camera remotely. -
Page 21: Rain And Off-Use Cover
Shoulder Pad Rain and Off-use Cover To change the position the shoulder pad press and The rain and off-use cover must be used when the hold lever . The shoulder pad can now be moved camera system is in a wet or damp environment. This protection is necessary for personal safety reasons. -
Page 22: Script Board
Script board Top Light To mount the optional Script board (LDK 6985/21) onto To mount a top light onto the camera, proceed as the camera proceed as follows: follows: a. Secure the Script board to the top-rear of the a. Screw the top light into either the WW1/4”-20 camera with the quick mount adapter screw hole... -
Page 23: Configurations
Section 3 Configurations The LDK 100 Triax is a multi-role camera and this section describes how it can be used on location or in a studio environment. Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal paths through the camera head. Contents Basic Configurations .......... -
Page 24: Basic Configurations
Basic Configurations LDK 100 Operational Two-wire data cable, Control maximum length: Panel 350 m (1,150 ft.) THOMSON Series 9000 Cam pwr Pan lock OCP pwr Gen lock Camera Triax Base St 16 : 9 Exposure Gamma Monitoring Preset 60 Hz 50 Hz 1/200 1/500... -
Page 25: Location Of Controls And Functions
Section 4 Location of Controls and Functions This section shows the physical location of the controls and connectors on the camera. These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a quick reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect of the camera. -
Page 26: Power Supply
Power Supply Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (Option) Front Rear Scrip Light Dc in Breaker Power on bts1311 Power switch DC input socket The power switch has two positions: This socket accepts a DC supply voltage of12V : Power to camera is switched on. Nominal (11V to 17V) for powering the camera in stand-alone mode for service purposes. -
Page 27: Security And Access
Security and Access Smart card slot Insert your smart card into this slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera. Push the card home until it fits snugly. There are two types of card; an owner card and a user card. -
Page 28: Video Functions
Video Functions Filter switch Extended Iris button Rotate this switch to move the optical filter wheel to its When this button is pressed once the current value of next position. The filter switch has four positions: the automatic extended iris function. Press the button Clear twice in quick succession to switch between on and ND 1/4 filter ( 2 stops) - Page 29 Colour Temperature selector (White Bal.) Clean Scan button This up/down scroll selection switch allows a choice When shooting computer monitors with higher frame between three preset colour temperatures: frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan • 3200K (3.2K) - for studio lighting conditions function to avoid horizontal noise bars in the picture.
- Page 30 Vertical Shift switch (V-Shift) Std File button Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors The standard file button is a momentary button which, with the same display frequency as the camera, a when pressed for two seconds, recalls the standard horizontal black bar is seen in the viewfinder because scene file video values.
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Page 31: Monitoring Functions
Monitoring Functions Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (Option) Front Rear Scrip Light Dc in Breaker Power on CVBS output connector Viewfinder selection switch This BNC connector provides a 1Vpp CVBS output This switch is used to select the camera Y signal or an signal when the optional encoder (LDK 5405/00 for external signal (set with ) for display in the viewfinder. - Page 32 Tally switch Tally indicators (red) The tally switch is used to control the tally indicators The red tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the and at the rear of the carrying handle light to indicate carrying handle.
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Page 33: Viewfinder
Viewfinder Zebra switch Crispening control This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the This rotary control adjusts the sharpness of the picture zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high displayed in the viewfinder. Reduce the crispening for video levels. Values for the zebra function are selected a better picture when the gain is set to +++. -
Page 34: Viewfinder Indicators
Viewfinder Indicators TAPE BATT ND/RE Gain indicators White Balance indicators The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows: The white balance indicators light as follows: Gain is - (-3 or -6dB) - preset temperature of 3200K is selected Gain is + (+6, +9, +12 or +18dB) - preset temperature of 5600K is selected Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18 or +24dB) - preset temperature of 7500K is selected... -
Page 35: Audio
Audio Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (Option) Front Rear Scrip Light Dc in Breaker Power on Audio microphone connector front Audio microphone switch Balanced input connector for a high quality A 3-position switch that selects the audio microphone microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) for the connector at the front or the connector at the rear. -
Page 36: Intercom
Intercom Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (Option) Rear Front Scrip Light Dc in Breaker Power on Intercom routing switch Headset Programme volume control A 3-position switch that routes the camera operator This control varies the volume of the programme intercom microphone signal to engineering (ENG) or intercom signal to the cameraman's headset. -
Page 37: Control Functions
Control Functions The system menus are displayed in the viewfinder. System Menu Rotary control There are two controls at the front of the camera that allow you to navigate through these menus. This rotary control is used to move through the various menus of the control system. -
Page 38: Auxilary Functions
Auxilary Functions Front Prod Rear Call CVBS (Option) Front Rear Scrip Light Dc in Breaker Power on Call button Script Light connector Pressing this momentary button sends a signal to the A 3-pole socket which supplies +12 Vdc for a script control panels calling for attention. -
Page 39: Shooting
Section 5 Shooting This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches at the front to control the camera. Contents Using the Camera ..........5-2 Colour temperature selection ......5-5 Standard settings ..........5-3 Auto-White Balance ........... -
Page 40: Using The Camera
Using the Camera The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display Operator preferences and the control system switches on the front panel. With the owner card or the PIN code set the user level. You have great detail and selection at your disposal The recommended minimum user level is 1. -
Page 41: Standard Settings
Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not The Lighting category provides three different files for various lighting conditions: set to unusual values, a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video •... -
Page 42: Colour Bar
Colour Bar Optical filter selection The left side panel also contains a button for switching A neutral density filter can be placed in the path of the on the colour bar test signal. The colour bar is a optical signal to restrict the incoming light. The filter is standard test signal which is used to set up and check selected via the filter switch at the top-front of the the camera before use. -
Page 43: Colour Temperature Selection
Colour temperature selection Auto-White Balance For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting If the reference colour temperatures do not match conditions must be compensated for by selecting a your lighting conditions carry out the auto-white value for the colour temperature. The standard file procedure as follows: setting is 3200K (normally used for tungsten light). -
Page 44: Shooting Screens
Shooting Screens Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors V-SHIFT a horizontal black bar can be seen across those The vertical shift switch (V-SHIFT) at the front of the screens in the viewfinder. There are two ways of camera is used for displays with the same frame removing the noise bar from the picture depending on frequency as the camera, for example TV sets. -
Page 45: Exposure Time
Exposure Time The exposure time values of 1/200, 1/500 and 1/1000 (also 1/2000 for IT) of a second 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 46 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Shooting...
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Page 47: Using The Menu System
Section 6 Using the Menu System Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the structure of the control system. It contains procedures for controlling the menu system and explains how to program the menu system for your personal preferences. The menu structure and the methods of function selection are also explained. -
Page 48: Introduction
Introduction System Menu On/Off Rotary Control and selection button Operationally, the camera is very easy to use. However, because of the large number of functions available and the large number of set-up options, it may require some time for you to become familiar with them all. We recommend that you spend time using the various controls and displays in order to discover the wide range of possibilities. -
Page 49: Systems Menu
Systems Menu The system functions of the camera are grouped into Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu. menus and sub-menus. The systems menu is viewed Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the were in before the current one. - Page 50 Systems Menu Making changes Menu Structure Access to the functions on these menus is determined To find out where you have to go to change a function, by the user level that has been set. The menus are as consult the appendix to discover under which menu follows: group or sub-group the function you want to change is located.
- Page 51 Systems Menu Security Menu for Owner's Access Run Hours The Security menu provides restricted access to This sub-menu allows the date and time to be set and special set-up and security features of the camera. allows the running time of the camera to be viewed for the last 30 days.
- Page 52 Systems Menu Files Menu Features Operator files A user of the LDK 100 camera can have access to 15 The Files menu also allows the recall of the opererator different files. This number can be extended by using file stored in the camera (OCAM1) or one of the two additional scene file smart cards.
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Page 53: Appendix
Appendix Contents System Menu Structure ........A-3 List of Abbreviations ........A-19 List of System Menu Functions .......A-17 Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Camerahead Software Status 37... - Page 54 The appendix contains two types of table listing the contents of the menu system. A list of abbreviations is also included. The System Menu tables present the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself with additional information in the columns: •...
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Page 55: System Menu Structure
System Menu Structure MAIN Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default 0 1 2 3 >> 0 1 2 3 Lens >> Video >> 0 1 2 3 Install >> 1 2 3 Files >> 0 1 2 3 Security >>... - Page 56 VF Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default VF mon Y,R,G,B operator VF Contour >> VF Contour On, Off operator Level 0..99 VF cont. Off operator Zebra >> Zebra On,Off 1.5" VF used operator zebra mode Level, band Zebra Off operator Level...
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Page 57: Lens Menu
LENS Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Lens Type Std,WA operator 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 On, Off SuperXPander Auto Iris Peak/Average 0..99 Auto Iris off scene AutoIris Setpoint 0..99 scene Mom. Iris Setpoint 0..99 scene Manufacturer... -
Page 58: Video Menu
VIDEO Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Colour filter 00 .. 99 3k2, 5K6, 7K5 or scene Contour >> Contour Off, On scene Level 00..99 Contour = Off scene Source Select >> Y,R,G,RG scene <more> >> vert cont 0..99 Contour = Off... - Page 59 VIDEO Menu (continued) Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Gain >> 0..99 scene Green 0..99 scene Blue 0..99 scene Knee >> Knee Off, Auto, Var scene Knee Type Y, NAM scene Slope M 0..99 knee <> var scene Point M 0..99...
- Page 60 VIDEO Menu (continued) Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Shading >> Shading Off, On scene H saw red 0..99 Shading = Off H saw green 0..99 Shading = Off H saw blue 0..99 Shading = Off H par red 0..99 Shading = Off H par green...
- Page 61 INSTALL Menu LDK 5411 Betacam Adapter Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Disable Camera 0 1 2 3 Off, On IR receiver 0 1 2 3 Off, On operator OnAir Lamp 0 1 2 3 Off, On VF<>...
- Page 62 INSTALL Menu LDK 5400 Triax Adapter Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Disable Camera 0 1 2 3 Off, On IR receiver 0 1 2 3 Off, On operator OnAir Lamp 0 1 2 3 Off, On VF<>...
- Page 63 INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Disable Camera 0 1 2 3 Off, On IR receiver 0 1 2 3 Off, On operator OnAir Lamp 0 1 2 3 Off, On VF<>...
- Page 64 INSTALL Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter (continued) Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Autowhite >> Coltemp<>AW Awb speed 0..99 operator Awb gain 0..99 operator Quick Smart Touch On, Off not installed 1 2 3 No LDK4500 TP/Aux video TP, Aux Basestation Tracker Channel *...
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Page 65: Files Menu
FILES Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Store scenefile >> File select SCAM1..4, SCARD 1..4 Store Exec Recall scenefile >> File select STANDARD, SCAM1..4, SCARD 1..4 Recall Exec >> Store oper. file File select 1 2 3 OCAM 1, OCARD 1..2 Store 1 2 3... -
Page 66: Security Menu
SECURITY Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default user0..user3 no owner card, Installed Level no PIN Run Hours >> no owner card, no PIN Days ago 0 ... 30 Set Time >> Hour 0 … 23 Minute 0 …... -
Page 67: Diagnostics Menu
DIAGNOSTICS Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Communication >> LDK 5411 Base Station Ok, NotOk Ok, NotOk Ok, NotOk Adaptor Type Triax, DVCPRO, ..Sensor Type IT,ITW,FT,DPM Sensor Voltage Ok, NotOk Shutter Run Run, Stop IT sensor Front Power Ok, NotOk Green carrier... -
Page 68: Service Menu
SERVICE Menu Menu text User level Values Blocked if File Default Sawtooth Off, On Sawt Select PrPr, Asic PrPr ViPr Test Int/Ext Off, On Chroma 0 1 2 3 Off, On old encoder Calibrations >> Video ADC Off, Run Sawtooth Off, Run PreProc Off, Run... -
Page 69: List Of System Menu Functions
List of System Menu Functions Function Path in Menu Function Path in Menu Creative settings Files \ Standard Files Adaptor Customer Standard file 12nc Diagnostics store Scene file Security \ Customer files Type Diagnostics store Oper. file Security \ Customer files Version Diagnostics store VTR file... - Page 70 Function Path in Menu Function Path in Menu Leaking Pixel Control Service Tally Light switch Install Lens Tolerance Service \ Calib. Params Extended iris Lens Time speed Lens User level select Security \ Installed level Auto Iris switch Lens Auto Iris Setpoint Lens Extended Iris Lens...
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Page 71: List Of Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning adap adapter ocam camera operator file automatic gain control ocard smart card operator file automatic white balance operation oper operator balance outp output overload camera channel personal indentification number cont contour ctemp colour temperature read/write control track longitudinal rear... - Page 72 A-20 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Camerahead Software Status 37 Appendix...