LDK 200
Multi-role Digital Camera Head
3922 496 47941 St.00
LDK 200
Multi-role Digital Camera Head
Operator's Manual
Contents
About this Manual ................................................. ii
Introduction ...................................................... 1-1
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
SmartCard ........................................................ 1-3
Features ............................................................ 1-4
ImportantPrecautions ........................................ 1-5
Audio ................................................................. 4-3
Intercom ............................................................ 4-3
Video Functions ................................................. 4-4
Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-7
ViewfinderIndicators .......................................... 4-8
ControlFunctions ............................................... 4-9
AssemblingtheUnits....................................... 2-1
TransportCase .................................................. 2-2
Lens................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inchViewfinder............................................. 2-4
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-5
Microphone ........................................................ 2-6
TripodAdapterPlate .......................................... 2-7
SuperXPander .................................................... 2-8
ShoulderPad ..................................................... 2-9
Rain and Off-use Cover ...................................... 2-9
ZoomControls ................................................. 2-10
TopLight.......................................................... 2-10
Shooting ........................................................... 5-1
UsingtheCamera .............................................. 5-2
Standardsettings ............................................... 5-3
ColourBar .......................................................... 5-4
Gain selection .................................................... 5-4
Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4
Colourtemperatureselection.............................. 5-5
Auto-WhiteBalance ........................................... 5-5
ShootingScreens............................................... 5-6
ExposureTime................................................... 5-6
Using the Menu System ................................... 6-1
Introduction ........................................................ 6-2
Systems Menu................................................... 6-3
Configurations ................................................. 3-1
BasicConfigurations .......................................... 3-2
Location of Controls and Functions ............... 4-1
PowerSupply ..................................................... 4-2
Security and Access .......................................... 4-2
Appendix ......................................................... A-1
List of Abbreviations ......................................... A-2
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About this Manual
This operator's manual is part of a complete
documentationsetforthecamerawhichalsoincludes
a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual.
Section 2: Assembling the Units
Section 2 provides information on the physical
assembly of the camera and on how accessories can
beusedtoexpandthepossibilitiesofthecamera.The
mounting of accessories and packing for transport is
alsoexplained.
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed
description of how to operate the LDK 200 Multi-role
Digital Camera head. It provides the information
necessarytousethecameraindifferentconfigurations
and with various attachments. With this manual it is
possible to discover all the operating features of the
camera and so use it to its full potential. The manual
should be used together with the camera to explore
andlearnaboutthemanysophisticatedcontrolfunctions
available.
Section 3: Configurations
The LDK 200 is a multi-functional camera and this
sectiondescribesthevariouswaysthatitcanbeused.
Information on the cables, control panels and the
control bus is also provided as is information on the
mainvideoandaudiosignalpathsthroughthesystem.
Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions
Thissectionshowsthephysicallocationofthecontrols
and connectors on the camera. These are grouped
according to their function so as to provide a quick
referenceguidetotheoperationofaparticularaspect
of the camera.
Intendedaudience
Thisoperator'smanualcanbeusedbyinexperienced
cameraoperatorswhoare newtoThomsonMultimedia
Broadcast Solutions cameras as well as those who
havepreviousexperienceofoperatingcameras. The
guide is so designed that it can be used as an
introductiontothosewhoarenewtothecamera, asa
simple procedural guide to those who wish to set-up
and start shooting immediately, and as a reference
worktobeconsultedasrequiredduringthelonglifeof
the camera.
Section 5: Shooting
Thissectioncontainsinformationonthepracticaluse
of the camera using the viewfinder display and the
switches to control the camera.
Section 6: Operating the Menu System
Because the LDK 200 offers such a wide range of
functions, this section describes the structure of the
control system.
Structure of this manual
Themanualisdividedintosixsectionsandanappendix:
Appendix
Section 1: Introduction
The appendix contains a list of Abbreviations used in
this manual.
This section outlines the technology used in the
LDK 200cameraandhowthistranslatesintoapractical,
useable camera. It lists the main features of the
camera and also the precautions that must be taken
into account when using it.
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Section 1
Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 Digital Camera Head 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 ........................................................ 1-2
SmartCard ........................................................ 1-3
Features ............................................................ 1-4
ImportantPrecautions ........................................ 1-5
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Technology
The LDK 200 camera is a multi-role digital camera
headusing2/3-inchCCDsensors.Thisflexiblecamera
headisequallyathomeinthestudiooroutonlocation
in an OB environment.
The digital contour processing uses full amplitude
video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range
contour circuit.
Colorimetryisselectedbymeansofavariable6-point
digital matrix or via preset matrices. Digital gamma
circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma
curves and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be
enhanced, together with hard contrast and saturated
colour in bright scenes. The matrix and gamma
sequenceissoftwareprogrammableforprecisecolour
matching.
FrameTransferDPMsensor
TheFrameTransferCCDDPMsensorofferssuperior
performanceandcanhandlehighlightsofupto600%.
The2/3-inchsensorshaveahighdynamicrangeand
high linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures.
FrameTransfertechnologyensuresthatthereisnolag
nor smear. The Frame Transfer DPM sensor uses
Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format
of the sensors to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9
aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of
horizontal or vertical resolution. The 1000 pixels per
lineinbothformatsensuresthatthereisnolossinthe
horizontalviewinganglebutalsoensureshighresolution
in the red, green and blue channels.
Film-likecharacteristics
The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point
and the compression ratio according to the highlight
content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting S-
shaped transfer characteristics of film. Digital True
Colour Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for
compressedhighlights,reproducingcoloursfaithfully,
even overexposed skin tones.
DigitalProcessing
The advanced digital processing of the camera is
based on 12-bit A/D converters and more than 20-bit
internal processing. Two DSPs combine all major
camerafunctionsinthedigitaldomain,includingknee,
gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction.
Digital contrast circuitry provides a black stretch
function for more detail in black areas and a black
press function for improving the contrast impression
by simulating the S-curve of film.
Theintelligentcontinuousautomaticsfacilityprovides
automatic control of black levels and black shading.
Eachsensorprovidesblackreferencesignalsthatare
used to monitor temperature changes. This means
thatcontinuousautomaticcorrectionisappliedwithout
operatorintervention.
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Smart Card
Three smart cards are delivered with each camera.
Thesecompriseoftwousercardsandoneownercard.
Scenefiles
Both the user card and the owner card allow four
differentscenefilestobestoredonthecard.Therecall
and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files
menu of the menu system. A scene file contains
information relating to the video settings.
The owner's smart card has three functions:
•
Asanaccesscontroldevicetothesecuritysettings
of the camera.
•
•
As a storage device for four scene files.
As a storage device for two operator files.
Operatorfiles
Both the user card and the owner card allow two
different operator files to be stored on the card. The
recallandstorageofaoperatorfileiscarriedoutviathe
Files menu of the menu system. An operator file
contains information relating to the set-up of general
camerapreferences.
Theownercardisuniquetoeverycamera.Ownercard
and camera must have the same serial number.
The user smart card has two functions:
•
•
As a storage device for four scene files.
As a storage device for two operator files.
Accesscontrol
Note:
Theownercardisusedtosettheuserlevel.Thereare
four user levels present in the camera. These restrict
access,invaryingdegrees,totheoperationalcontrols.
TheAppendixindicateswhichfunctionsareavailable
ateachuserlevel. (Theownercardalsogivesaccess
to a service level; refer to the Technical Manual for
more information about this level.)
Only use an original Thomson camera card.
Store the owner card in a safe place.
LDK 100
Made in Holland
TYPE
OWNER CARD
User card
FACT/NC
3922 407 24981
SERIAL NR.
5038
Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in
COMPANY:
Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in
COMPANY:
USER:
DATE:
USER:
DATE:
SCENE FILE
SCENE FILE
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
4.
OPERATOR FILE
OPERATOR FILE
1.
1.
2.
2.
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Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands
Ownercard
Usercard
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Features
•
•
3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no
vertical smear.
•
•
Opticalservo-controlledeffectfilterwheelwithsoft
focus, four-point star and six-point star filters.
Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a
special look (warm / cold) of a scene, or for a
smoothcolourtemperaturecontrolaroundthewhite
balance setting.
Smart card for personal settings and security.
Ownercardforsettinguserlevels,andforcopying
and storing control settings.
Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches
with read-out of all settings.
Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera
functions.
DPMFrameTransfersensorswith1000horizontal
pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same
numberofverticallinesinbothformats.Nochange
in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide
angleconvertorsrequired.
12-bit digital processing with unique software
programmablevideopath.
Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide
dynamicrange.
Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour
Knee.
Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital
matrix assure accurate colour matching.
Fluorescent light matrix
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Cleanscanfeatureallowscaptureofcomputerand
other monitor pictures.
Digital RS 232 interface to PC.
•
•
Digitalgammawithuniquestandardpresetvalues
and highest accuracy.
•
•
•
Digital contour with an extensive range of
parameters.
Advancedcontourcorrectionincludestwoautomatic
skin settings.
Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels,
black shading and video levels - no set-up time
required.
Digital contrast with standard black stretch and
black press.
Options
•
•
•
Zoomcontrolhandgripmakesawkwardshotseasy.
Transportcase.
SuperXPanderextendsthecamera'suseinstudio
and EFP situations.
•
Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, one-
button access to 14 predefined shooting
characteristics.
•
•
•
International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.
Opticalservo-controlledfour-positionneutraldensity
filter wheel.
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Important Precautions
Toensurecontinualhighperformancefromthe camera
take the following precautions into consideration:
WARNINGS
If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a
rain cover must be used to protect it for
personal safety reasons (EN60065). The rain
cover supplied with the unit protects it
according to safety specification EN60529 up
to level IPX2 (spraying water).
Avoid very damp places. If the
environment is wet or damp a rain
cover must be used to protect the
unit.
Do not subject the unit to severe
shocks or vibration.
Do not expose the camera to
extremesoftemperature.
Do not leave the unit in direct
sunlight or close to heating
appliancesforextendedperiods.
Do not allow sunlight to shine into
theviewfinder.
Avoidextremehighlightsasthese
cancausevariouskindsofoptical
reflections.
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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
TransportCase .................................................. 2-2
Lens................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inchViewfinder............................................. 2-4
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-5
Microphone ........................................................ 2-6
TripodAdapterPlate .......................................... 2-7
SuperXPander .................................................... 2-8
ShoulderPad ..................................................... 2-9
Rain and Off-use Cover ...................................... 2-9
ZoomControls ................................................. 2-10
TopLight.......................................................... 2-10
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Transport Case
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Packing inserts
Top light
Tripod Plate
Battery
Additional
Supplies
Itisimportanttoprotectyourcameraagainstdamage
when transporting it. To do this, a transport case
(LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera,
lens, viewfinder and some accessories.
Turnthe1.5-inchviewfinderdownwardssothatitdoes
not protrude above the top of the camera.
Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable
different configurations of the camera to be packed
securely.Theseinsertsareusedtosupporttherearof
thecamera.Makesureyouusethecorrectfoaminsert
foryourparticularconfiguration.
Thecameraispackedinthetransportcaseasshown
inthefigureabove.Thisensuresthatthecameraisnot
damagedduringtransport.
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Lens
1
2
9
4
3
5
To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as
follows:
Caution
Do not attach a lens weighting more than
5 kg to the camera without a support.
a. Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the
unlocked position - turned counterclockwise.
b. Remove the dust protection cap (2).
c. Slot the lens into the lens mount (3).
d. Turn the lens locking ring (1)clockwise to lock the
lens in place.
e. Connectthelenscabletothelensconnector(4)at
the right side of the camera.
f. Placethelenscableintothebottomclipatthefront
of the camera and clip (5)located at the side. (Pull
and twist clip (5) to open it.)
When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be
necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize
its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more
information about these adjustments refer to Section
5 and to the lens manufacturer’s documentation
Note
Always mount the dust protection cap when the
lens is not connected to the camera.
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1.5-inch Viewfinder
Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and
microphoneholder
Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder
3
1
2
1
2
3
5
4
5
4
6
To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows:
a. Loosenlockingring(1)ofviewfindersupportbracket
(2)atthefrontofthecamerahandle.(Asseenfrom
the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support
bracket.
Thehorizontalpositionoftheviewfindercanbeadjusted
as follows to suit your requirements:
a. Loosenthelockingring(1). (Asseenfromtherear
of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
b. Slidetheviewfinderhorizontallyalongtherailtothe
desiredposition.
c. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning clockwise.
c. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning it clockwise
(as seen from rear) so that the viewfinder is
mounted securely to the support.
Thedioptrehoodandeyepieceoftheviewfindercanbe
rotated vertically.
d. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder
connectorsocket(6)atthetoprightofthecamera.
e. Slidethemicrophoneholder(4)ontotheviewfinder
and secure with the knurled screw (5).
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and
forwards along the camera axis. Loosen the support
bracket round bar retaining lever (2) and slide the
roundbar (3)forwardsorbackwards.Whenthedesired
position is reached tighten the support bracket round
bar retaining lever (2) again.
Caution
Always fit the microphone holder (4) as it functions
as a safety stop for the viewfinder.
f. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when
using the viewfinder, fit the eye piece cover (3) to
therubbereyepiece.Spareeyepiececovers(3922
405 00461) are available at your Thomson
MultimediaBroadcastSolutionsrepresentative.
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button
(4)beloworabovetheeyepiecetubeandswingitfree
oftheassociatedclip(5).Thedisplaycannowbeseen
from further away.
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1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories
Wideangleeyepiece
Lefteyeadapter
1
1
4
3
2
3
2
If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for
example, when you use the camera in the hand-held
position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally
availablewideangleeyepiece(LDK5390/00).
Alefteyeadapterisoptionallyavailable(LDK5390/10)
to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye.
Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera,
attach the left eye adapter (1) to the viewfinder and
secure it using the screw (2). Do not forget to mount
the microphone support bracket (3) at the end of the
left eye adapter.
To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows:
a. Hold the eyepiece (1) securely.
b. Press the button (2) below the eyepiece tube and
swing it free of the button clip (3).
c. Press the button (4) above the eyepiece tube and
remove the eyepiece.
d. Fit the wide angle eyepiece (1) to the two clips (3)
ensuring that they both click into place.
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Microphone
5
2
6
1
6
3
4
7
To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the
camera proceed as follows:
Other microphones with a diameter of 21mm can also
be used, however, ensure that the phantom power
and the sensitivity of the input that match that type of
microphone are correctly selected in the camera
systems menu. Refer to Section 6 for more information
on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the
audio level.
a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the
knurledscrew(1)ofthemicrophonesupportbracket
(2) on the viewfinder and open.
b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the
microphone shoulder reaches the mark (5) in the
tube.
Note:
c. Placethetubewiththemicrophoneintotheholder
with the split facing upwards.
d. Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and
front of the holder fit into the rims (6)around the
tube.
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·
·
When longer microphones are used, it is not
necessary to place them in the split tube.
Foroptimumoperation,themicrophoneshouldbe
mounted as straight as possible.
Don’tallowthewindhoodtotouchtheholder(7)as
this reduces the damping effect.
Byplacingthesplitfacingupwards,themicrophone
cable does not touch the holder thus avoiding
mechanicalpick-up.
e. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at
the top.
f. Connectthemicrophonecabletoaudioconnector
(3) (mic) on the right side of the camera.
g. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the
frontofthecameraandintoclip(4)atthesideofthe
camera.(Pull and twist clip (4) to open it.)
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Tripod Adapter Plate
ClearA
1
2
3
4
Clear
Star
4PB
6PC
ND1/4
Star
Soft
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
focusD
1
5
3
4
2
To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate
(LDK 530/00 is delivered as standard) must first be
attached to the tripod.
To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as
follows:
a Press the red locking lever (3) against release
handle (4) on the tripod adapter plate and hold.
b. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera.
c. Pull the release handle (4) forward.
Followthetripodmanufacturer’sinstructionstomount
thewedgeplatesuppliedwiththetripodandthetripod
adapter plate firmly onto the tripod.
d. Move the camera backwards and up. The camera
is now free from the tripod adapter plate.
To attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate
proceed as follows:
a. Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod
adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the
front of the camera engages the V-slot (1) at the
frontofthetripodadapterplate,andthatthesloton
the bottom of the camera engages the stud (2) at
the rear of the tripod adapter plate.
Whena5-inchviewfinderisusedwiththecameraitis
recommended that the optionally available tripod
adapterplateLDK5030beused.Thistripodplatehas
anextralockinglever(5)attherearwhichprovidesan
additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra
stability to the mount.
b. Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into
place.
Whenthecameraismountedonthetripodtightenthis
locking lever (5)to ensure that the stud (2) at the rear
of the plate is locked firmly in place.
CAUTION
Failure to attach the camera to the tripod
adapter plate in the correct manner could
result in an unsecured camera. Ensure that
the rear stud (2) is engaged and that the
camera clicks into place.
Whenremovingthecamerafirstopenthelockinglever
(5) to free the rear stud (2).
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SuperXPander
2
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The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the
LDK100extendsthecamera'suseinstudioandEFP
situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses
and a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the camera.
Additional facilities provided include a utility power
outlet and a rear control panel.
Refer to the User's Guide of the SuperXpander for
more information on mounting the camera and other
units to the SuperXpander as well as information on
the additional functions of the SuperXpander.
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Shoulder Pad
Rain and Off-use Cover
1
To change the position the shoulder pad press and
hold lever (1). The shoulder pad can now be moved
backwardsandforwardsalongtheaxisofthecamera.
Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been
mounted so that the best balanced position can be
obtained.
The rain and off-use cover must be used when the
camerasystemisinawetordampenvironment. This
protection is necessary for personal safety reasons.
The cover can also be used indoors to protect the
camera when it is used in dusty environments. It can
also be useful if the camera is being put into storage.
For more information on how to put on the cover refer
to the User's Guide which is supplied with it.
Note:
WhenthecameraisusedwiththeSuperXPanderLDK
4482anoptionalrainandoff-usecover(LDK 6989/00)
is available.
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Zoom Controls
Top Light
1
2
1
Clear
1
ClearA
4PB
ND1/4
2
3
Star
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
6PC
D
Star
4
Soft focus
2
1
lear
C
1
2
A
B
4P C
Clear
ND1/4
ND 1/16
4
Star
Star
3
ND 1/6
6P D
4
Soft focus
3
An optional zoom control unit (1) can be mounted on
the carrying handle. The three available versions for
different types of lens are:
To mount a top light (1) onto the camera, proceed as
follows:
a. Screw the top light (1) into either the WW1/4”-20
screwhole(2)locatedonthecarryinghandleorthe
screwhole(3)onthetopofthemicrophoneholder.
b. Power the top light according to the instructions
delivered with the light.
- LDK 6113 / 16 for Fujinon.
- LDK 6113 / 26 for Canon.
- LDK 6113 / 36 for Angenieux.
This control unit not only controls the zoom but also
hasmini-buttoncontrolsfortheVTRstart/stopfunction
and the VTR Ret. function. These are located under
the front of the carrying handle (2).
The instructions for mounting the zoom control unit
and the function of the controls are supplied with the
unit.
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Section 3
Configurations
The LDK 200 is a multi-role camera head 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
throughthecamerahead.
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Basic Configurations
Operational
Control
Panel
LDK 200
Two-wire data cable,
maximum length:
350 m (1,150 ft.)
OCP
OCP
Series 9000
THOMSON
Pan lock
Cam pwr
OCP pwr
Camera
Base St
Gen lock
Triax
16
:
9
Exposure
Preset
Gamma
1
Monitoring
R
60 Hz
50 Hz
Nom
1/200
1/500
2
G
Var
B
Lin
Sup
CVBS
Seq
1/1000
Variable
Clean scan
Clear
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
Clear
Star 4P
ND1/4
Gamma
Flare
Saw
Bars
Blk str
Wh clip
Star 6P
ND1/16
ND1/64
Smart
card
Soft Focus
Knee
Slope
Contours
Soft
Var
Auto blk
Auto wh
Auto skin
VTR
Save
Std.
File
Ext.
Iris
Base station
LDK 4053
Point
Auto
Skin
1
Skin
2
Contour
Filter
Col Temp
Gain
1/Clr
2
3
Aw
Aw
1
2
++
+
7500
5600
3200
K
0
4
5
K
K
-
6
7
8/Cap
Aux
Tracker
Gain
Power
on
camera base station
Black
Iris
Auto iris
F-Number
Extender
Centre
0
CAM ON
ON AIR
CABLE TEST
AC
DC
Range
On air
Cam select
8
mains
Triax cable,
1
15
Scene file
1
2
4
Standard
Store
3
maximum length:
2400 m (7,875 ft.)
with 16 mm cable
Preview
Free
Call
Master
black
Mains
Mains of OCP
AC power supply
AC power supply
Inthismodethecameraisconnectedtoabasestation
via a Triax adapter and cable. Remote control of the
camera is achieved by a remote control panel of the
Series9000ControlSystem.Thiscanbeanoperational
control panel (OCP) connected to the base station.
The data communication between camera and base
station is carried over the Triax cable.
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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.
Contents
PowerSupply ..................................................... 4-2
Video Functions ................................................. 4-4
Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-7
ViewfinderIndicators .......................................... 4-8
ControlFunctions ............................................... 4-9
Security and Access .......................................... 4-2
Audio ................................................................. 4-3
Intercom ............................................................ 4-3
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Power Supply
Security and Access
Clear
1
ClearA
Star 4PB
Star 6PC
ND1/4
2
3
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
4
D
Soft focus
Clear
1
ClearA
ND1/4
B
2
Star 4P
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
3
6PC
D
Star
4
Soft focus
L
K
0
S
s
1
1
Powerswitch
Smart card slot
1
1
The power switch has two positions:
Insertyoursmartcardintothisslotwiththechiponthe
card facing the front of the camera. Push the card
home until it fits snugly.
On:
Off:
Power to camera is switched on.
Power to camera is switched off.
When you switch off the power, the access rights that
wereobtainedbytheuseofthePINcodearedisabled
andthecamerastartsattheassigneduserlevelwhen
switched on again.
Therearetwotypesofcard;anownercardandauser
card. Both cards store operator files and scene files.
The owner card can be used to change the user level
ofthecamera. Theuserleveldetermineswhichsetof
controlsandfunctionscanbechangedbythecamera
operator.RefertoSection6formoreinformationonthe
smart card.
Asmartcardisnotrequiredfornormaloperationofthe
camera.
Note
Only use an original Thomson camera card.
Store the owner card in a safe place.
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Audio
Intercom
Clear
1
ClearA
Star 4PB
Star 6PC
ND1/4
2
3
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
4
D
Soft focus
1
1
Audiomicrophoneconnectorfront
HeadsetProductionvolumecontrol
1
1
Balancedinputconnectorforahighqualitymicrophone.
A phantom power supply (48V) for the microphone is
provided from this socket. The gain of this audio
channel can also be controlled.
This control varies the volume of the production
intercom signal to the camera operator's headset.
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Video Functions
1
2
Clear
1
ClearA
Star 4PB
Star 6PC
ND1/4
2
3
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
4
D
Soft focus
3
4
12
5
11
6
10
7
9
8
Filterswitches
Extended Iris button
2
1
Rotate these two switches to move the optical filter
wheels.
When this button is pressed once the current value of
theautomaticextendedirisfunction.Pressthebutton
twice in quick succession to switch between on and
off.
The outer (bigger) filter switch has four positions:
1 : Clear
Thisfunctionautomaticallyregulatesthevideosignal
level by adjusting the iris opening, the gain level and
theexposuretimetosuittheambientlightingconditions.
Whenextendedirisison,thenon-standardindicator(!)
inthe1.5-inchviewfinderlights,andgainandexposure
controls are blocked.
2 : ND 1/4 filter ( 2 stops)
3 : ND 1/16 filter ( 4 stops)
4 : ND 1/64 filter ( 6 stops)
The inner (smaller) filter switch has four positions:
1 : Clear
2 : 4-pointstar
3 : 6-pointstar
4 : Soft focus
The status of the filter wheels is displayed in the
viewfinder for a few seconds.
The ND/RE indicator in the 1.5-inch viewfinder lights
when an ND (Neutral Density) filter is selected.
Note:
No optical colour filters are needed with this camera
as the colour balance range is sufficient to measure
temperatures from 2.5K to 20K.
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Std Scene File button
ColourBarsswitch(Bars)
3
6
Thestandardscenefilebuttonisamomentarybutton
which, when pressed for two seconds, recalls the
standardscenefilevideovalues.Thesevaluesdonot
take effect immediately if the camera is on air; they
take effect when the camera goes off air.
TheBarsswitchturnsthecolourbartestsignalonand
off. Thelensirisclosesautomaticallywhenthecolour
bars are switched on.
Refer to the Appendix for the default values of the
factorydefinedstandardscenefile.RefertoSection6
to find out how to define and assign a standard
customer scene file.
7
Gainselectionswitch
This up/down scroll selection switch gives a choice of
fivemastergainsettings.Thevaluesforthesesettings,
except 0 dB, can be set in the Install menu of the
camera systems menu (refer to Section 6). The
indicators in the 1.5-inch viewfinder light as follows:
If the optional Smart-Touch™ feature is installed and
switched on, pressing the Std button for two seconds
displays a list of files in the viewfinder menu. Files are
listed under the Lighting, Creative, and Matching
categories.Thestandardsettingsfileisalsoavailable.
Use the Rotary control and Select switch at the
camera front to recall a file.
-
+
Gain is - (-6, -3dB)
Gain is + (+6, +9, +12, +18dB)
Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18, +24dB)
Gain is +++ (+30, +36dB)
++
+ and ++
Note
Reducecrispening(peaking)intheviewfinderwhen
BlackStretchswitch
using the +++ position.
4
This switch when set to the On position, starts the
blackstretchfunction. Thisfunctiongivesmoredetail
in the dark areas of the picture. Set the switch to Off
to switch off the function. When black stretch is
switched on the non-standard indicator (!) in the
viewfinder lights.
CleanScanbutton
8
When shooting computer monitors with higher frame
frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan
function to avoid horizontal bars in the picture.
Press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to
directly access the variable exposure (clean scan)
function. Use the rotary control to change the value
and so remove the noise bar. When you are finished
shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for
two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function.
ColourTemperatureselector(WhiteBal.)
5
This up/down scroll selection switch allows a choice
betweenthreepresetcolourtemperatures:
• 3200K (3.2K) - for studio lighting conditions
• 5600K (5.6K) - for outdoors, clouded conditions
• 7500K (7.5K) - for outdoors, clear blue skies
three memory positions:
WhentheCleanScanfunctionison,thenon-standard
indicatorintheviewfinderlights.RefertoSection5for
more information on shooting screens.
• FL- memory position for fluorescent light
• AW1 - memory position 1
• AW2 - memory position 2
WhiteBalanceswitch
9
and an automatic continuous white position:
• AWC - continuous measurement (2.5K to 20K)
This momentary switch is used to start the automatic
white balance process. The camera, when pointed at
awhiteareainthecentreofthepicture,measuresand
stores a colour temperature setting in the FL, AW1 or
AW2 memory position.
The white balance switch only operates if the colour
temperature is set to the FL, AW1 or AW2 position.
Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use
the automatic white balance.
The memory positions can be filled with measured
valuesusingtheautomaticwhitebalanceswitchatthe
front.Indicatorsinthe1.5-inchviewfinderlighttoshow
which position is selected. None of these indicators
light when AWC is selected, but the non-standard
indicator (!) lights.
Note
Black balance is not necessary with this camera
because of the continuous automatic black control
circuits.
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1
2
Clear
1
ClearA
Star 4PB
Star 6PC
ND1/4
2
3
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
4
D
Soft focus
3
4
12
5
11
6
10
7
9
8
10
Exposure Time switch
VerticalShiftswitch(V-Shift)
11
This up/down momentary switch gives a choice of
eight exposure time settings. These are:
Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors
with the same display frequency as the camera, a
horizontalblackbarisseenintheviewfinderbecause
the camera is blanking while the TV is not.
Nom. - nominal setting
The V-Shift switch shifts the camera blanking. It is
spring-loadedwithacentralrestposition. Holdingthe
switch in the + or - position moves the bar up or down
so that it is no longer visible in the viewfinder. This
function is only available when the camera is used in
the stand-allone mode and is not active when the
camera is genlocked or on-air.
Var. - enables the exposure to be varied
Crt
- for shooting sync-locked monitors
Film - enables the exposure to be varied
with running shutter.
1/200 - for fast moving objects
1/500 - for fast moving objects
1/1000 - for fast moving objects
50 Hz - shooting with 50Hz lighting (adjustable)
60 Hz - shooting with 60Hz lighting (adjustable)
VTR Start button
12
In the triax mode this button switches the intercom
microphoneoftheheadsettotheproductionintercom
channel.ThisbuttonoperatesinparallelwiththeVTR
button on the lens.
Ifanexposuretimeotherthannominalisselected,the
non-standard indicator (!) in the viewfinder lights
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Viewfinder
1
2
7
8
3
6
5
4
Zebraswitch
Tallyswitch
1
6
This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the
zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high
videolevels.Valuesforthezebrafunctionareselected
in the VF menu. (The zebra pattern is switched off
when the skin view is on.)
The tally switch is used to control the tally indicator at
the front of the viewfinder.
When this switch is set to the ON position, the tally
indicator light when the camera is on-air.
When this switch is set to the OFF position, the tally
indicator does not light when the camera is on-air.
Thetallyswithdoesnotcontrolthetallyindicatoratthe
rear of the carrying handle.
Optionswitch
2
Thisswitchisincludedontheviewfindertoallowfuture
features to be incorporated.
7
Dioptre
Brightnesscontrol
3
The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit
youreyesightbyturningthedioptrering.Therangeof
the dioptre is +1 to -3.
Use this rotary control to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder display to suit your needs.
Contrastcontrol
Tallyindicators(red)
4
8
Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the
viewfinder display to suit your needs.
The red tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder
and at the rear of the carrying handle light to indicate
thatthecameraison-air. thetallyindicatoratthefront
oftheviewfinderdoesnotlightwhenthecameraison-
air if the tally switch is set to the OFF position.
Crispeningcontrol
5
Thisrotarycontroladjuststhesharpnessofthepicture
displayedintheviewfinder.Reducethecrispeningfor
a better picture when the gain is set to +++.
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Viewfinder Indicators
2
1
-
++
REC
TAPE
+
BATT
ND/RE
11
10
3
4
5
9
8
3.2
5.6
7.5
FL
AW1
AW2
!
6
7
1
7
Gainindicators
WhiteBalanceindicators
The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows:
The white balance indicators light as follows:
3,2 - preset temperature of 3200K is selected
5,6 - preset temperature of 5600K is selected
7,5 - preset temperature of 7500K is selected
FL - memory for fluorescent light is selected
AW1 - memory 1 is selected
-
Gain is - (-3 or -6dB)
+
++
+ and ++
Gain is + (+6, +9, +12 or +18dB)
Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18 or +24dB)
Gain is +++ (+30 or +36dB)
2
Topindicators
AW2 - memory 2 is selected
REC lights when the camera is on-air.
None of these indicators light if AWC is selected.
TAPE lights when the studio ISO signal is received.
BATT lights if the supply voltage is less than 11V.
ND/RE lights when an ND optical filter or the lens
range extender is selected.
8
Messagebox
The display time of this information message box is
set by the Info time item of the VF menu.
3
9
Iris indication
Centremarker
This cross marks the centre of the picture.
Indicates the value of the iris opening (when enabled
in the VF menu).
10
Cadremarker(onlyswitchablecameras)
4
Zebrapattern
These dotted white lines show the limits of a 4:3
picture in the 16:9 mode, or the limits of a 16:9 picture
in the 4:3 mode.
This diagonal line pattern warns the operator that the
areaaffectedhasrisenaboveapredeterminedlevelof
thefullscalevideoexposurevalue.Levelandcontrast
are selected in the VF menu.
11
Zoom indication
Indicates the degree to which the lens has been
zoomedinoroutifthisfeatureissupportedbythelens.
It shows 50 if not supported.
5
Safeareamarker
Thesafeareamarkerindicatesanareathatrepresents
80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the
minimum area seen on a TV-set.
6
Nonstandardindicator
The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights
whenexposureisnotsettonominal.Italsolightswhen
black stretch or extended iris is on and if AWC or FL
is selected with the Colour Temperature selector.
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Control Functions
Clear
1
ClearA
Star 4PB
Star 6PC
ND1/4
2
3
ND 1/16
ND 1/64
4
D
Soft focus
2
1
The system menus are displayed in the viewfinder.
There are two controls at the front of the camera that
allow you to navigate through these menus.
SystemMenuRotarycontrol
1
Thisrotarycontrolisusedtomovethroughthevarious
menusofthecontrolsystem.Itisalsousedtovarythe
value of some functions.
The functions handled by the system menus are
dividedintoeightdifferentmenusthatarelistedinthe
main menu as follows:
System Menu Select switch
2
VF
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
Lens
This switch, when pressed, selects the particular
menuthatispointedoutbythecursorintheviewfinder
menu display. It is also used to set an on/off function
or to select a value from a list.
Video
Install
Files
Security
Diagnostics
Service
More information on using the system menus is
contained in Section 6.
(Some of these items may not appear if the user level
is not set to 3.)
Each of these menus gives you access to a particular
group of functions.
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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
UsingtheCamera .............................................. 5-2
Colourtemperatureselection.............................. 5-5
Auto-WhiteBalance ........................................... 5-5
ShootingScreens............................................... 5-6
ExposureTime................................................... 5-6
Standardsettings ............................................... 5-3
ColourBar .......................................................... 5-4
Gain selection .................................................... 5-4
Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4
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Using the Camera
Thecameraisoperatedviatheviewfindertextdisplay
and the control system switches on the front panel.
You have great detail and selection at your disposal
when changing all the functions that are available in
the camera. Refer to Section 6 - Operating the Menu
System - for an explanation of the use of the menu
selection structure and the viewfinder text display.
Operatorpreferences
WiththeownercardorthePINcodesettheuserlevel.
The recommended minimum user level is 1. Setting
the camcorder to level 0 is too restrictive for normal
circumstances. For full control set the level to 3.
Viewfinderpreferences
Setuptheviewfinderaccordingtoyourownpreferences;
selectmarkers,messageboxesandon-screendisplay
times.
This section describes the operational functions that
areavailablewhenusingthecameraviatheviewfinder
display and the switches at the front. These offer a
convenientwayofaccessingthemenusystemwhich
provides full control of the camera.
Lenspreferences
Set up the lens according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Selectthelenstypefromtwopredefined
settings; standard or wide angle. Choose and, if
necessary, adjust the iris parameters to suit the lens
andyourpersonalpreferences.
There are a number of steps that must be carried out
before satisfactory shots can be obtained:
a. The camera must be set up and powered.
b. The standard settings must be recalled.
c. Adjustments must be made for ambient lighting.
Videopreferences
The camera is now ready for use, however, the
ambient conditions must now be taken into account
andtheappropriateadjustmentsmadeonthecamera:
Physical set-up and power supply
Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other
accessories to the camera as described in Section 2
- Assembling the Units.
a. Recall the standards settings.
b. Switch off the colour bar (when on).
c. Select the gain.
d. Select a neutral density optical filter if required.
e. Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the
automaticwhitebalanceprocedure.
f. Select the correct exposure time.
Connect the triax cable to the triax connector and the
camera operator's headset to the headset socket on
the rear panel of the camera. Connect the audio
microphonetoeithertheaudio socketontherightside
of the camera or the socket on the rear. The camera
is powered by the base station via the triax cable. Set
the power switch on the left side of the camera to the
on position.
Note:
Thenumberoffunctionsavailabledependsontheuser
level that has been set. Refer to Section 6 for more
information on setting the user level.
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Standard settings
To ensure that some of the camera functions are not
settounusualvalues,astandardfilehasbeendefined
that contains the default values for most video
functions. The table in the Appendix lists the values
that are set when the standard file is recalled.
TheLightingcategoryprovidesthreedifferentfilesfor
various lighting conditions:
•
•
•
Night optimises the transfer characteristic to
enhance the visibility of detail in very dark scenes
withouttheundesirableconsequenceofexcessive
noise associated with simply increasing gain.
Fluorescent establishes matrix and colourmetric
parameters to reduce the green tinge and give a
more acceptable picture when the scene is lit with
uncorrectedfluorescentlighting.
PressthegreenSTDbuttonontheleftsidepanelofthe
cameraandholditfor2secondstorecallthestandard
values for the various video functions. The standard
values only take effect when the camera is not on-air.
Extreme contrast uses the full dynamic range of
the FT CCD sensor to obtain better handling of
highlights and more detail in the shadows.
Note:
Thestandardfilecanbeselectedaseitherafactoryor
a customer standard file. Changing the standard file
can only be done in the System security menu if the
owner card or the PIN code is used.
TheCreativecategoryprovidessevenfilesfordifferent
effects:
•
•
•
•
Sports warm colour delivers warm and rich
contrasts bringing out team colours.
Sports interview incorporates the dual skin tone
control into the sports setting for interviews.
HI film gives a high contrast film-like look which is
ideal for outdoor location production.
HI film + skin is the HI film setting with dual skin
tonecontrolincorporatedfornatural,flatteringclose-
ups.
Smart-Touch™
Smart-Touch™ is an optional software module that
givesimmediateaccessto14pre-definedscenefiles.
Thislibraryallowsyoutoquicklysetupthecamerafor
different shooting conditions. To choose a particular
file proceed as follows:
a. Press the green STD button for 2 seconds; the
viewfinder shows the library of available shooting
conditions.
b. Select a file by rotating the selection wheel at the
front of the camera.
•
•
LOfilmgivesalowcontrastfilm-likelookforstudio
production.
LO film + skin is the LO film setting with dual skin
tonecontrolincorporatedfornatural,flatteringclose-
ups.
c. Activate the file of your choice by pressing the
Select button at the front of the camera.
•
Sepia creates a sepia tone look for atmosphere-
richproduction.
The new values only take effect when the camera is
not on-air. The Smart-Touch™ files can also be
selected by navigating to the Files menu using the
System Menu.
TheMatchingcategoryprovidesthreefilesforcamera
matching:
•
LDK 9x + LDK 10 for matching to Philips LDK 9,
LDK 10, LDK 90 and LDK 91 cameras.
•
•
DVW xxx for matching to Sony camcorders.
HL xxx for matching to Ikegami camcorders.
ThefilesoftheSmart-Touch™libraryaredividedinto
three categories, Lighting, Creative, and Matching,
which complement the standard setting scene file.
Eachofthesesettingscanbepersonalisedandstored
on a smart card.
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Colour Bar
Optical filter selection
Theleftsidepanelalsocontainsabuttonforswitching
on the colour bar test signal. The colour bar is a
standardtestsignalwhichisusedtosetupandcheck
the camera before use.
Aneutraldensityfilterandaspecialeffectfiltercanbe
placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the
incoming light. The filters are selected via the filter
switches at the top-front of the camera. These filters
can be used, for example, to control depth of field.
Whenthecolourbarisselectedthefollowingfunctions
are temporarily set to the values listed below:
TheLDK200doesnotneedcolouropticalfilterstobe
abletowhitebalancecorrectly.Therangeoftheauto-
white balance is so wide (from 2.5K to 20K) that there
is never any need to use colour filters to obtain the
correct white.
Black stretch
White limiter
Zebra
:
:
:
:
:
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Safe area (VF)
Cadre(VF)
Gain selection
Depending on the available light levels it may be
necessary to adjust the gain of the camera. The gain
isselectedviatheGainup/downswitchontheleftside
panel.Whenthisswitchispressedinitially,thecurrent
value of the gain in dB is displayed in the viewfinder.
Anewvalueischosenbyscrollingupordownthrough
thefivepresetvalues(-, 0, +, ++and+++). Theactual
dB value of these gain steps can be set in the install
menu.
The -, + and ++ indicators at the top of the 1.5-inch
viewfinder show which preset is selected.
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Colour temperature selection
Auto-White Balance
For true colour reproduction the ambient lighting
conditions must be compensated for by selecting a
value for the colour temperature. The standard file
setting is 3200K (normally used for tungsten light).
Twootherreferencecolourtemperaturesareavailable;
5600K (for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500K
(for outdoors, clear blue skies).
Ifthereferencecolourtemperaturesdonotmatchyour
lightingconditionscarryouttheauto-whiteprocedure
as follows:
a. Usethecolourtemperatureswitchtoselectoneof
thememorypositionsFL, AW1orAW2inwhichto
store the measured colour temperature value.
b. Pressonceonthewhitebalanceswitchatthefront
of the camera to start the automatic white balance
procedure.Thefollowingappearsintheviewfinder:
Three similar memory positions (FL, AW1 and AW2)
are available to store the results of the auto-white
measurement process. The FL position is
recommended for shooting with fluorescent light.
-
++
REC
TAPE
+
BATT
ND/RE
Acontinuousautomaticwhitebalanceposition(AWC)
isalsoavailable.Thisfunctioncontinuouslymeasures
the white balance and adjusts accordingly. It can be
usedwhenaconstantcolourbalanceisrequiredunder
changing lighting temperatures (sunsets, indoors/
outdoors use). When AWC is selected none of the
colourtemperatureindicatorsinthe1.5-inchviewfinder
light.
AWHITE: window
3.2
5.6
7.5
FL
AW1
AW2
!
c. Point the camera so that the reference white
surface is between the two small white boxes.
d. Press the white balance button again to start the
measurement procedure. A message indicating
that the process is runnning appears.
The colour temperature is selected via the up/down
scroll switch (White Bal.) at the left-front side of the
camera. The viewfinder displays the current value. A
new value is chosen by scrolling up or down through
theavailablevalues.Thecolourtemperaturesareshown
in the following order:
-
++
REC
TAPE
+
BATT
ND/RE
White balance : 3200K
White balance : 5600K
White balance : 7500K
White balance : FL
AWHITE: running
3.2
5.6
7.5
FL
AW1
AW2
!
White balance : AW1
White balance : AW2
White balance : AWC
e. When the process is completed (within a few
seconds) the OK message and the measured
temperatureappearintheviewfinder.
The viewfinder displays the selected value and the
actualmeasuredcolourtemperature.Therangeofthe
auto-white balance is from 2.5K to 20K.
-
++
REC
TAPE
+
BATT
ND/RE
In the auto-white positions an electronic colour filter
canbeadjustedinthesystemVideomenu.Thisvaries
the colour balance to obtain warmer or colder colour
effects. When an automatic white balance process is
performed, the electronic colour filter is reset to its
default value.
AWHITE OK: 3700K
3.2
5.6
7.5
FL
AW1
AW2
!
Themeasuredcolourtemperatureisnowstoredinthe
selected memory position and can be recalled as
required. The camera is now ready for use.
Note:
Duringtheauto-whitemeasurementprocessirisisset
to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off.
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Shooting Screens
Exposure Time
SometimeswhenshootingTVsorcomputermonitors
a horizontal bar can be seen across those screens in
the viewfinder. There are two ways of removing the
noise bar from the picture depending on the frame
frequency of the display. For displays with the same
framefrequencyasthecamera, forexampleTVsets,
usetheV-shiftfacility.Fordisplayswithahigherframe
frequency, for example computer monitors, use the
Clean Scan facility.
Theexposuretimevaluesof1/200,1/500and1/1000
ofasecondareusedtocapturefastmovingobjectsso
thatthesecanbeplayedbacksharplyinslowmotion.
The value selected depends on the speed of the
moving object.
Note:
Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera
sensitivity proportionally.
The exposure selection also includes lighting control
positions which can be used when shooting with
lightingthatisoperatingatadifferentfrequencytothe
camera.Therearetwoposition50Hzand60Hz.Each
ofthesepositionscanbevariedfurtherinarangefrom
-10 to +10.
CleanScan
TousetheCleanScanfunctionpresstheCleanScan
button at the front of the camcorder for about two
seconds to directly access the variable exposure
(cleanscan)function.Usetherotarycontroltochange
the value and so remove the bar.
Therangesare:
To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the
frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting
control in the system Install menu to obtain the best
result.
from 50.6 to 103.1 for PAL cameras
from 61.1 to 151 for NTSC cameras
Whenyouarefinishedshootingthemonitorpressthe
Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the
Clean Scan function. (Exposure Time returns to its
previousnon-variablesetting.)
Film
The Film function is a variable exposure function with
runningshutter.TheCleanscanrangeiswiderbutwith
the Film function higlights will not cause a smear
effect. If the Film function is selected the exposure
time can be set in the Viewfinder menu.
Note:
Do not shoot highlights in the clean scan mode as
this may cause a smear effect.
V-SHIFT
The vertical shift switch (V-SHIFT) at the front of the
camera is used for displays with the same frame
frequencyasthecamera,forexampleTVsets.Itisan
up/down type switch. Pressing the switch moves the
blackbarupordownsothatitisnolongervisibleinthe
viewfinder. This function is only available when the
cameraisusedstandalloneandisnotactivewhenthe
camera is genlocked or on-air.
If the frame frequencies of camera and monitor are
different use the clean scan of the variable shutter
function.
CRTExposure
A third possibility can arise when shooting a monitor
whose synchronisation is locked to the camera's.
Stripes might be visible in the picture of the monitor.
(This is more usual with 16:9 cameras.) To remove
these disturbing line pairing effects between monitor
and camera lines, select the CRT option with the
Exposure time switch.
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Section 6
Using the Menu System
Because the LDK 200 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 meth-
ods of function selection are also explained.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................ 6-2
Systems Menu................................................... 6-3
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Introduction
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Soft focus
System Menu On/Off
and selection button
Rotary Control
Operationally,thecameraisveryeasytouse.However,
becauseofthelargenumberoffunctionsavailableand
the large number of set-up options, it may require
sometimeforyoutobecomefamiliarwiththemall.We
recommend that you spend time using the various
controls and displays in order to discover the wide
range of possibilities.
Read the instructions in this section carefully but also
feelfreetoexaminethevariousmenusindetail.Inthis
way you will learn quickly to intuitively operate the
camera.
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Systems Menu
The system functions of the camera are grouped into
menusandsub-menus.Thesystemsmenuisviewed
intheviewfinderandnavigatedbymeansoftheRotary
controlandtheSelectbuttonwhicharebothlocatedat
the front of the camera.
-
-
Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu.
SelectPREVIOUStogobacktothemenuthatyou
were in before the current one.
TOP
PREVIOUS
Entering the Systems menu
Lens type
Auto Iris
Peak/Average
Auto iris setp.
Mom. iris setp.
Std
On
65
35
50
Press the Select button after the camera is switched
on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder.
PresstheSelectbuttonagainwhilethistextisshowing,
the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder.
MENU: LENS
Extended Iris
Menu off
VF
exec
Lens
Video
Install
The LENS menu above shows the items displayed
whenyoufirstenterthemenuandtheotheritemsthat
are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary
control.
MENU: MAIN
Files
Security
Diagnostics
Service
Leaving the Systems Menu
The MAIN menu screen shows five items. The name
ofthemenuisshownbelowthese.Fourmoreitemsare
hiddenbutbecomevisiblewhenyouscrolldownusing
the rotary control.
Ifyouaredeepwithinthemenustructure,followthese
steps to leave:
a. If necessary move the cursor to the leftmost
column with the Select button.
(Some of these items may not appear if the user level
is not set to 3.)
b. Scroll upwards with the Rotary control until the
cursor points to TOP (this is the MAIN menu).
c. Press the Select button. The cursor now points to
the Menu off item of the MAIN menu.
Acursorshowsyourpositioninthemenu. TheRotary
control moves the cursor up and down.
d. PresstheSelectbuttontoleavetheSystemmenu.
This is the recommended way of leaving the System
menu.
Finding your way
If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few
seconds. (This delay can be programmed in the VF
menu.) However, when you press the Select button
again you enter the System menu at the last position
of the cursor and not at the top of MAIN menu.
UsetheRotarycontroltomovethecursorthroughthe
menu items. If a double arrow (>>) is visible, then
pressing the Select button brings you one level lower
inthemenusystem.Onlyfiveitemsarevisibleineach
menu. Scroll up or down to see any additional items.
To prevent confusion the next time you enter the
System menu, it is advisable to leave the System
menu by returning to the MAIN menu (TOP) and
selecting Menu off.
When you first enter a menu (other than the MAIN
menu) the cursor is positioned next to the first item.
TheTOPandPREVIOUSentriesarenotimmediately
visible but are located above the first item. Use the
Rotary control to scroll up to them.
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Systems Menu
Makingchanges
MenuStructure
Tofindoutwhereyouhavetogotochangeafunction,
consult the appendix to discover under which menu
grouporsub-groupthefunctionyouwanttochangeis
located.
Accesstothefunctionsonthesemenusisdetermined
by the user level that has been set. The menus are as
follows:
Main(top)menu
Ifthecursorpointstoanitem(andtherearenodouble
arrows to indicate a sub-menu) then the item pointed
to has a value. The value can be:
The top menu gives access to the other menus.
VF menu
-
-
-
a toggle value (only two values)
a list value (more than two values)
an analogue value (variable from 00 to 99)
This menu contains the functions which determine
how items in the viewfinder are displayed.
orunavailable(---).
Lensmenu
The functions contained under this menu control
various aspects of the lens.
If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed. This
is indicated by three dashes (---). This can occur, for
example,whenafunctionisswitchedoff.Theanalogue
values associated with that function are then
unavailable.
Videomenu
Thevideomenucontainsthosefunctionswhichaffect
the picture quality.
If there are only two values associated with the
function, then pressing the Select button toggles
between these two values.
Install menu
This menu contains the functions that are used to set
up the general configuration of the camera. It also
contains controls to customize those switches that
are directly operated on the camera.
If a value is displayed next to a function that is one of
several possible values, then pressing the Select
button places the cursor in a list menu indicating the
value currently selected. Use the Rotary control to
pointtoanewvalue. PresstheSelectbuttontoreturn
the cursor to the function list.
Files menu
This menu allows values to be stored in scene and
operator files, and allows these files to be recalled as
required.
If an analogue value is displayed next to a function
name, then pressing the Select button places the
cursor in front of the value and the Rotary control is
used to change the analogue value. Press the Select
button to return the cursor to the function list.
Security menu
Thesecuritymenuisusedbythecameraownertoset
user levels and to control access to the camera, or to
storethecustomer(sceneandoperator)defaultfiles.
Diagnosticmenu
Thediagnosticmenuisdesignedtoprovideinformation
on the current status of the camera.
Undoingchanges
Service menu
If you make changes to the video settings in the
Systems menu and you decide not to keep them, use
the Std. File button at the side of the camera to recall
a standard set of values for the video parameters.
The advanced service menu is available to service
engineersforcarryingoutadjustmentsandcalibrations
to the camera (see Technical Manual).
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Systems Menu
SecurityMenuforOwner'sAccess
RunHours
This sub-menu allows the date and time to be set and
allowstherunningtimeofthecameratobeviewedfor
the last 30 days.
The Security menu provides restricted access to
special set-up and security features of the camera.
Accesstothismenurequirestheowner'suniquesmart
card for the camera or the PIN code that has been set
for the camera.
PIN Code
The PIN code of the camera can be viewed and
changed in the Security menu.
Note:
The camera's PIN code when it leaves the factory is
set to 0000. It is strongly advised that this code be
changed by the owner on receipt of the camera. This
ensuresaddedprotectionagainstunaurthorisedaccess
to the Security menu.
An owner card is linked to the serial number of the
camera and is unique to that camera. It cannot be
used as an owner card for another camera.
Inserting the owner card into the camera gives direct
accesstothesecuritymenu.IfyouselecttheSecurity
menu without this card inserted, you must enter the
correctPINcodetogainaccesstotheSecuritymenu.
Standardcustomerfile
Thegreenbuttononthesideofthecamerarecallsthe
standard scene file. This file contains standard
parametersforthepictureperformance.
UserLevels
Astandardoperator'sfilecanberecalledviatheFiles
menu. This file contains parameters for the set-up of
the camera.
The installed user level function in the Security menu
restrictsaccess,invaryingdegrees,totheoperational
controls of the camera. There are four user levels:
user0, user1, user2 and user3.
A customer standard file can be defined for the
standardscenefileandforthestandardoperator'sfile.
The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of
functions which can be changed by whoever is using
thecamera.Inthiswayamorecentralizedanduniform
controlcanbeachievedandthedangerofthecamera
operatoraccidentallychangingcriticalfunctionswhile
shooting is reduced.
The contents of the customer files for both these
standard files is stored via the security menu. The
selectionofafactorydefinedoracustomerdefinedfile
for use as a standard file is also made in this menu.
User level 0 is a special protection level which locks
most of the operational controls of the camera. Use
this level to ensure that a camera that has been set-
up is not tampered with. User level 0 is not normally
usedforoperationalpurposes.
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Systems Menu
Operatorfiles
FilesMenuFeatures
TheFilesmenualsoallowstherecalloftheopererator
file stored in the camera (OCAM1) or one of the two
operator files (OCARD1 and OCARD2) stored on the
smartcard. Thesefilescontaininformationforsetting
up the non-video configuration of the camera.
A user of the LDK 200 camera can have access to 15
different files. This number can be extended by using
additional scene file smart cards. The Files menu is
used to recall and store these files. There are two
types of file:
A STANDARD operator files (factory or customer
defined) is stored in the camera.
* scene files
* operator files.
Note:
The standard customer operator file is stored via
the Security menu, not the Files menu. The
decision to use the factory defined file or the
customer defined file as the standard file is also
made in this menu.
A scene file contains values related to the picture
performance.Theoperatorfilecontainsvaluesrelated
to the set-up of the camera (viewfinder, lens and
installationparameters).
Theappendixindicatesthefunctionsthatarestoredin
thescenefileandthosefunctionsthatarestoredinan
operatorfile.
InstallMenuFeatures
Scene files
Four scene files are stored in the camera itself
(SCAM1,SCAM2,SCAM3andSCAM4).Anotherfour
scenefilescanbestoredonthesmartcard(SCARD1,
SCARD2,SCARD3andSCARD4).
Gain
The gain can be selected in five steps: -, 0, +, ++ and
+++. The actual value of the gain in dB can be
assigned to these symbols. This is done in the Install
menu.
ASTANDARDscenefile(preselectedaseitherfactory
or customer defined) is stored in the camera.
The "-" can be set to -6dB or -3dB.
The '0' is always 0dB.
Note:
The '+' can be set to 6, 9, 12 or 18dB .
The '++' can be set to 9, 12, 18 or 24dB.
The "+++" can be set to: 30 or 36dB
The standard customer scene file is stored via the
Security menu, not the Files menu. The decision to
use the factory defined file or the customer defined
file as the standard file is also made in this menu.
Disablecamera
The Files menu enables the scene files to be stored
and recalled using the store and recall entries of the
menu system.
The disable camera function is a protection function
whichpreventsunathorisedinterferencewiththecamera
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.
If the message NOK is displayed then the old values
are restored. If the camera is on-air when a scene file
is recalled then the recalled values do not become
active until the camera goes off air.
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Appendix
Contents
List of Abbreviations ......................................... A-2
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List of Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
Abbreviation Meaning
adap
agc
awb
adapter
automatic gain control
automaticwhitebalance
ocam
ocard
op
cameraoperatorfile
smart card operator file
operation
oper
outp
ovl
operator
output
overload
bal
balance
cam
ch
camera
channel
pin
personal indentification
cont
ctemp
ctl
contour
colourtemperature
controltracklongitudinal
number
r/w
re
read/write
rear
repl
r-run
rst
replay
recordrun
reset
cus
customer
df
dyn
dropframe
dynamic
sawt
scam
scard
sec
sel
sawtooth
camera scene file
smart card scene file
second
select
search
exec
exp
ext
execute
exposure
external
extended
ext
srch
st
stereo
flt
filter
std
standard
fr
front
str
stretch
frm
f-run
frame
freerun
tc
tm
time code
timer
hd
hr
head
hour
ub
user bits
unbal
und
unbalanced
underload
ind
indicator
information
interview
interview
infra-red
info
interv
intv
ir
var
ver
vert
vf
variable
version
vertical
viewfinder
lvl
level
wa
wh
wideangle
white
man
max
mic
manual
maximum
microphone
minute
wrn
wrx
warning
wirelessreceiver
min
min
minimum
momentary
monitor
mom
mon
nam
non-additivemix
nd
ndf
neutraldensity
nodropframe
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