Technicolor Thomson LDK 100 User Manual

    
     
      
       
        
        
          
ꢀꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅꢅ  
Multi-role Digital Camera Head  
3922 496 46751 St.01  
LDK 100 Triax  
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  
Security and Access .......................................... 4-2  
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 ........................ 2-6  
Microphone ........................................................ 2-7  
TripodAdapterPlate .......................................... 2-8  
SuperXPander .................................................... 2-9  
LocalControlPanel ............................................ 2-9  
ShoulderPad ................................................... 2-10  
Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-11  
ZoomControls ................................................. 2-11  
TopLight.......................................................... 2-11  
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  
Appendix ......................................................... A-1  
List of Abbreviations ......................................... A-2  
02.12.1  
Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head  
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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 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.  
Purpose of this manual  
The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed  
description of how to operate the LDK 100 Multi-role  
Camera Head. It provides the information necessary  
to use the camera in different configurations and with  
variousattachments.Withthismanualitispossibleto  
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 and learn  
about the many sophisticated control functions  
available.  
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 100 offers such a wide range of  
functions, this section describes the structure of the  
control system.  
Intended audience  
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.  
Appendix  
The appendix contains a list of Abbreviations used in  
this manual.  
Camera versions  
Throughout the manual [FT] refers to functions that  
are only available for Frame Transfer cameras. [IT]  
refers to functions that are only available for Interline  
Transfer cameras.  
Structure of this manual  
Themanualisdividedintosixsectionsandanappendix:  
Section 1: Introduction  
This section outlines the technology used in the  
LDK 100 camera and how this translates into a  
practical, useablecamera. Itliststhemainfeaturesof  
the camera and also the precautions that must be  
taken into account when using it.  
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  
also explained.  
Section 3: Configurations  
The LDK 100 is a multi-functional camera and this  
section describes the various ways that it can be  
used. Information on the cables, control panels and  
the control bus is also provided as is information on  
the main video and audio signal paths through the  
system.  
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02.12.1  
Section 1  
Introduction  
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 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  
Introduction  
Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head  
1-1  
Technology  
The LDK 100 camera is a multi-role digital camera  
head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors. This is a flexible  
camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on  
location in an OB environment.  
Camera Head Versions  
The camera head can be supplied in three different  
versions depending on the type of sensor required.  
The Frame Transfer CCD sensor version offers  
superiorperformanceandcanhandlehighlightsofup  
to 600%. The 2/3-inch sensors have a high dynamic  
range and high linear sensitivity over all camera lens  
apertures. Frame Transfer technology ensures that  
there is no lag nor smear.  
Digital Processing  
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  
camera functions in the digital domain, including  
knee, gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction.  
The Frame Transfer DPM version uses Dynamic  
Pixel Management which allows the format of the  
sensors to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect  
ratiosatthetouchofaswitchwithoutlossofhorizontal  
or vertical resolution. The 1000 pixels per line in both  
formats ensures that there is no loss in the horizontal  
viewing angle but also ensures high resolution in the  
red, green and blue channels.  
Theintelligentcontinuousautomaticsfacilityprovides  
automatic control of black levels and black shading.  
Each sensor provides black reference signals that  
areusedtomonitortemperaturechanges.Thismeans  
thatcontinuousautomaticcorrectionisappliedwithout  
operator intervention.  
The digital contour processing uses full amplitude  
video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range  
contour circuit.  
The Interline Transfer sensor version is a very cost-  
effective camcorder that still provides superior digital  
signal processing.  
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.  
The Interline Transfer Wide (ITW) Switchable sensor  
version is fitted with switchable aspect ratio IT CCD  
sensors.Thisversionenablestheformatofthesensors  
to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios at  
the touch of a switch. Aspect ratio switching to 4:3  
ratio is achieved by activating two horizontal side  
panels.  
Film-like characteristics  
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.  
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.  
SuperXPander  
An optional SuperXpander enables the camera to be  
usedwithlargelensessoextendingthecamera'suse  
in studio and EFP situations.  
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Introduction  
Smart Card  
Three smart cards are delivered with each camera.  
These comprise of two user cards and one owner  
card.  
Scene files  
Both the user card and the owner card allow four  
different scene files to be stored on the card. The  
recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the  
Filesmenuofthemenusystem. Ascenefilecontains  
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.  
Operator files  
Both the user card and the owner card allow two  
different operator files to be stored on the card. The  
recall and storage of a operator file is carried out via  
the Files menu of the menu system. An operator file  
contains information relating to the set-up of general  
camera preferences.  
The owner card is unique to every camera. Owner  
card 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.  
Note  
Access control  
Only use an original Thomson camera card.  
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.)  
Store the owner card in a safe place.  
Made in Holland  
LDK 100  
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  
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4.  
OPERATOR FILE  
OPERATOR FILE  
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Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands  
Printed by DocuCards, The Netherlands  
Owner card  
User card  
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Features  
12-bit digital processing with unique software  
programmable video path.  
Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide  
dynamic.  
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  
Options  
Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots  
easy.  
Transport case.  
SuperXPanderextendsthecamera'suseinstudio  
and EFP situations.  
Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, one-  
button access to 14 predefined shooting  
characteristics.  
Digitalgammawithuniquestandardpresetvalues  
and highest accuracy.  
Frame Transfer version  
Digital contour with an extensive range of  
parameters.  
Advanced contour correction includes two  
automatic skin settings.  
Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels,  
black shading and video levels - no set-up time  
required.  
3 x 2/3-inch Philips Frame Transfer CCD sensors  
ensure no vertical smear.  
Dynamic range of up to 600%.  
DPM version  
3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no  
vertical smear.  
Digital contrast with standard black stretch and  
black press.  
International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.  
4-position standard filter wheel.  
Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a  
special look (warm / cold) of a scene, or for a  
smooth colour temperature control around the  
white balance setting.  
DPMFrameTransfersensorswith1000horizontal  
pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same  
numberofverticallinesinbothformats.Nochange  
in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide  
angle convertors required.  
Interline Transfer version  
3 x 2/3-inch Interline Transfer CCD sensors.  
Smart card for personal settings and security.  
Ownercardforsettinguserlevels,andforcopying  
and storing control settings.  
Dynamic range of up to 500%.  
Interline Transfer Wide Switchable version  
Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches  
with read-out of all settings.  
Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera  
functions.  
Clean scan feature allows capture of computer  
and other monitor pictures.  
Digital RS 232 interface to PC.  
3x 2/3-inch Interline Transfer Wide Switchable  
low smear CCD sensors.  
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Important Precautions  
To ensure continual high performance from the  
camera take the following precautions into  
consideration:  
Warnings  
Iftheunitisinawetordampenvironment,araincover  
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.  
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FCC Class A Statement  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used  
in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
interference to radio communications.  
Do not subject the unit to severe  
shocks or vibration.  
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J  
ofpart15ofFCCrules,whicharedesignedtoprovide  
reasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterferencewhen  
operated in a commercial environment.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is  
likely to cause interference in which case the user at  
his own expense will be required to take whatever  
measuresmayberequiredtocorrecttheinterference.  
Do not expose the camera to  
extremes of temperature.  
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sunlight or close to heating  
appliances for extended periods.  
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Introduction  
Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head  
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Introduction  
Section 2  
Assembling the Units  
Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accesso-  
ries 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  
SuperXPander .................................................... 2-9  
LocalControlPanel ............................................ 2-9  
ShoulderPad ................................................... 2-10  
Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-11  
ZoomControls ................................................. 2-11  
TopLight.......................................................... 2-11  
Lens................................................................... 2-3  
1.5-inchViewfinder............................................. 2-4  
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-6  
Microphone ........................................................ 2-7  
TripodAdapterPlate .......................................... 2-8  
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Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head  
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Transport Case  
Documentation  
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.  
Turn the 1.5-inch viewfinder downwards so that it  
does 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. These inserts are used to support the rear  
of the camera. Make sure you use the correct foam  
insert for your particular configuration.  
Thecameraispackedinthetransportcaseasshown  
in the figure above. This ensures that the camera is  
not damaged during transport.  
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Lens  
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To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as  
follows:  
Do not attach a lens weighting more than  
5 kg to the camera without a support.  
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a. Ensure that the lens locking ring  
is in the  
Note  
unlocked position - turned counterclockwise.  
b. Remove the dust protection cap 2 .  
c. Slot the lens into the lens mount 3 .  
Always mount the dust protection cap when the  
lens is not connected to the camera.  
d. Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the  
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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.  
lens in place.  
e. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector at  
the right side of the camera.  
f. Placethelenscableintothebottomclipatthefront  
of the camera and clip 5 located at the side. (Pull  
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5
and twist clip to open it.)  
Caution  
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1.5-inch Viewfinder  
Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder  
2
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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  
Caution  
Always fit the microphone holder 4 as it functions  
as a safety stop for the viewfinder.  
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)  
b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support  
bracket.  
f. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when  
usingtheviewfinder,fitthesoftcovertotherubber  
eyepiece.  
c. Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise  
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(as seen from rear) so that the viewfinder is  
mounted securely to the support.  
d. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder  
connector socket 3 at the top right of the camera.  
e. Slidethemicrophoneholder ontotheviewfinder  
4
and secure with the knurled screw  
.
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Assembling the Units  
Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder  
Right eye adapter  
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When wearing headphones it may be necessary to  
movetheviewfinderfurthertothelefttoobtainamore  
comfortableviewingposition.Arighteyeadapter 6 is  
suppliedforthispurpose.Mounttherighteyeadapter  
as follows:  
a. Remove the viewfinder from the support bracket.  
b. Unscrew and remove the two screws 7 that hold  
the bracket in place.  
Thehorizontalpositionoftheviewfindercanbeadjusted  
as follows to suit your requirements:  
a. Loosen the locking ring 1 . (As seen from the rear  
of the camera, turning the locking ring  
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)  
b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to  
the desired position.  
c. Tighten the locking ring by turning clockwise.  
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c. Attach the adapter to the end of the sliding tube  
8 sothatitprotrudestotheright(asseenfromthe  
front)ensuringthatthepinsfitsnuglyintotheslots.  
Thedioptrehoodandeyepieceoftheviewfindercanbe  
rotated vertically.  
d. Use the short screw and the washers supplied  
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with the adapter to secure it to the left hole (as  
seen from the front) of the sliding bar 8 .  
e. Attachthesupportbrackettotheadapterensuring  
that the pins fit snugly (if necessary turn locking  
ring to move it away from the adapter).  
f. Usethelongscrew 10 suppliedwiththeadapterand  
a washer in the left screw hole to secure the  
bracket.  
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and  
forwards along the camera axis. Loosen the support  
bracketroundbarretaininglever 2 andslidetheround  
bar forwardsorbackwards.Whenthedesiredposition  
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is reached tighten the support bracket round bar  
retaining lever 2 again.  
Tousetheviewfinderatadistancepressthebutton  
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g. Useoneofthescrews andthewasherremoved  
at the start to completely secure the bracket.  
h. Remount the viewfinder.  
below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of  
the associated clip 5 . The display can now be seen  
from further away.  
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1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories  
Wide angle eyepiece  
Left eye adapter  
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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  
available wide angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00).  
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  
secureitusingthescrew 2 .Donotforgettomountthe  
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  
microphone support bracket  
eyeadapter.  
at the end of the left  
3
swing it free of the button clip  
.
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c. Press the button above the eyepiece tube and  
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remove the eyepiece.  
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d. Fit the wide angle eyepiece 1 to the two clips  
ensuring that they both click into place.  
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Microphone  
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To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the  
camera proceed as follows:  
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  
Note:  
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on the viewfinder and open.  
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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 as  
this reduces the damping effect.  
Byplacingthesplitfacingupwards,themicrophone  
cable does not touch the holder thus avoiding  
mechanical pick-up.  
b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the  
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microphone shoulder reaches the mark  
tube.  
in the  
c. Placethetubewiththemicrophoneintotheholder  
with the split facing upwards.  
d. Ensure that the rubber support at the back of the  
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holderfitsintothegroove atthebackofthetube.  
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e. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at  
the top.  
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Themicrophonecanalsobeconnectedtotherear  
of the Triax adapter where a switch selects the  
input. Refer to Section 4 for more information on  
connecting the microphone to the rear connector.  
f. Connectthemicrophonecabletoaudioconnector  
3 (mic) on the right side of the camera.  
g. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the  
front of the camera and into clip 4 at the side of  
the camera.(Pull and twist clip 4 to open it.)  
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  
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Tripod Adapter Plate  
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Tomountthecameraonatripod,thetripodplate(LDK  
5030/00isdeliveredasstandard)mustfirstbeattached  
to the tripod.  
To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as  
follows:  
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a Press the red locking lever  
against release  
handle 4 on the tripod adapter plate and hold.  
Followthetripodmanufacturer’sinstructionstomount  
thewedgeplatesuppliedwiththetripodandthetripod  
adapter plate firmly onto the tripod.  
b. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera .  
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c. Pull the release handle forward.  
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  
When a 5-inch viewfinder is used with the camera it  
is recommended that the optionally available tripod  
adapterplateLDK5030beused.Thistripodplatehas  
an extra locking lever 5 at the rear which provides an  
additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra  
stability to the mount.  
front of the camera engages the V-slot  
at the  
1
frontofthetripodadapterplate,andthatthesloton  
thebottomofthecameraengagesthestud 2 atthe  
rear of the tripod adapter plate.  
b. Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into  
place.  
Whenthecameraismountedonthetripodtightenthis  
5
locking lever 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  
2
When removing the camera first open the locking  
lever 5 to free the rear stud 2 .  
the rear stud  
is engaged and that the  
camera clicks into place.  
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Assembling the Units  
SuperXPander  
Local Control Panel  
nd/re  
ape  
T
Batt  
!
VTR on/off  
LCP 100  
local control panel  
Functio
ate  
Oper  
t/stop  
VTR star  
21  
Gain  
k
Blac  
R
DIGI  
E
OW  
P
The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK  
100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP  
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.  
The optional Local Control Panel, the LCP100 for the  
LDK100series(LDK5201/00), allowstheoperatorto  
control the camera remotely. The LCP 100 controls  
theIris,theMasterBlack,andblackandwhitepainting.  
The LCP 100 menu is used to access the major  
camerasettings.TheLCP 100menusettingsandthe  
associated values are displayed on the 16 character  
LCD.  
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.  
Refer to the User’s Guide of the LCP 100 for more  
information on connecting the camera as well as  
information on the accessories and functions of the  
Local Control Panel.  
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Shoulder Pad  
Rain and Off-use Cover  
1
To change the position the shoulder pad press and  
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.  
1
hold lever . 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.  
Note:  
When the camera is used with the SuperXPander  
LDK 4482 an optional rain and off-use cover  
(LDK 6989/00) is available.  
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Zoom Controls  
Top Light  
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
Anoptionalzoomcontrolunit canbemountedonthe  
carryinghandle.Thethreeavailableversionsfordifferent  
types of lens are:  
To mount a top light onto the camera, proceed as  
follows:  
1
a. Screw the top light into either the WW1/4”-20  
- LDK 6113 / 16 for Fujinon.  
screwhole 2 locatedonthecarryinghandleorthe  
- LDK 6113 / 26 for Canon.  
screwhole onthetopofthemicrophoneholder.  
2
- LDK 6113 / 36 for Angenieux.  
b. Power the top light according to the instructions  
delivered with the light.  
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 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  
BasicConfigurations .......................................... 3-2  
Configurations  
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Basic Configurations  
LDK 100  
Operational  
Control  
Panel  
Two-wire data cable,  
maximum length:  
350 m (1,150 ft.)  
OCP  
OCP  
Series 9000  
THOMSON  
Pan lock  
Cam pwr  
OCP pwr  
Gen lock  
Triax  
Camera  
Base St  
16  
:
9
Exposure  
Preset  
Gamma  
1
Monitoring  
R
60 Hz  
50 Hz  
Nom  
1/200  
1/500  
2
G
Var  
B
Sup  
CVBS  
Seq  
Lin  
1/1000  
1
2
3
4
Clear  
Variable  
Clean scan  
ND1/4  
ND1/16  
ND1/64  
Smart  
card  
Gamma  
Flare  
Saw  
Bars  
Blk str  
Wh clip  
Knee  
Slope  
Contours  
Soft  
VTR  
Save  
Std.  
File  
Ext.  
Iris  
Var  
Auto blk  
Auto wh  
Auto skin  
Base station  
LDK 4053  
Point  
Auto  
Skin  
1
Skin  
2
Contour  
Filter  
Col Temp  
Gain  
1/Clr  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Aw  
Aw  
1
2
++  
+
7500  
5600  
3200  
K
0
-
K
K
r
e
w
o
P
n
o
8/Cap  
Gain  
camera base station  
Black  
0
CAM ON  
ON AIR  
CABLE TEST  
Iris  
Auto iris  
AC  
DC  
F-Number  
Extender  
Centre  
Range  
mains  
On air  
Cam select  
8
Triax cable,  
1
15  
Scene file  
1
2
4
Standard  
Store  
maximum length:  
2400 m (7,875 ft.)  
with 16 mm cable  
3
Preview  
Free  
Call  
Master  
black  
Mains  
AC power supply  
Mains of OCP  
AC power supply  
In this mode the camera is connected to a base  
station via a Triax adapter and cable. Remote control  
of the camera is achieved by a remote control panel  
of the Series 9000 Control System. This can be an  
operational 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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Configurations  
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 opera-  
tion 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  
L
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S
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1
1
Power switch  
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.  
Therearetwotypesofcard;anownercardandauser  
card. Both cards store operator files and scene files.  
When you switch off the power, the access rights that  
wereobtainedbytheuseofthePINcodearedisabled  
andthecamerastartsattheassigneduserlevelwhen  
switched on again.  
The owner card can be used to change the user level  
ofthecamera. Theuserleveldetermineswhichsetof  
controlsandfunctionscanbechangedbythecamera  
operator. Refer to Section 6 for more information on  
the smart card.  
A smart card is not required for normal operation of  
the camera.  
Note  
Only use an original Thomson camera card.  
Store the owner card in a safe place.  
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Audio  
Intercom  
1
1
Audio microphone connector front  
Headset Programme volume control  
1
1
Balanced input connector for a high quality  
microphone. 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 programme  
intercom signal to the cameraman's headset.  
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Video Functions  
1
2
3
11  
10  
4
5
9
6
8
7
Filter switch  
Extended Iris button  
1
2
Rotatethisswitchtomovetheopticalfilterwheeltoits  
next position. The filter switch has four positions:  
1 : Clear  
When this button is pressed once the current value of  
theautomaticextendedirisfunction.Pressthebutton  
twice in quick succession to switch between on and  
off. This function automatically regulates the video  
signal level by adjusting the iris opening, the gain  
level and the exposure time to suit the ambient  
lightingconditions.Whenextendedirisison,thenon-  
standard indicator (!) in the 1.5-inch viewfinder lights,  
and gain and exposure 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 status of the filter wheel 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.  
Black Stretch switch  
Note  
3
No optical colour filters are needed with this  
camera as the colour balance range is sufficient to  
measure temperatures from 2.5K to 20K.  
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.  
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Colour Temperature selector (White Bal.)  
Clean Scan button  
4
7
This up/down scroll selection switch allows a choice  
between three preset colour temperatures:  
• 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:  
• FL- memory position for fluorescent light  
• AW1 - memory position 1  
• AW2 - memory position 2  
When shooting computer monitors with higher frame  
frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan  
function to avoid horizontal noise 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  
andsoremovethebar.Whenyouarefinishedshooting  
the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two  
seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function.  
and an automatic continuous white position:  
• AWC - continuous measurement (2.5K to 20K)  
WhentheCleanScanfunctionison,thenon-standard  
indicatorintheviewfinderlights.RefertoSection5for  
more information on shooting screens.  
The memory positions can be filled with measured  
values using the automatic white balance switch at  
the front. Indicators in the 1.5-inch viewfinder light to  
show which position is selected. None of these  
indicators light when AWC is selected, but the non-  
standard indicator (!) lights.  
8
White Balance switch  
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.  
5
Colour Bars switch (Bars)  
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.  
TheBarsswitchturnsthecolourbartestsignalonand  
off. Thelensirisclosesautomaticallywhenthecolour  
bars are switched on.  
Note  
Gain selection switch  
6
Black balance is not necessary with this camera  
because of the continuous automatic black control  
circuits.  
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:  
Exposure Time switch  
9
This up/down momentary switch gives a choice of  
eight exposure time settings. These are:  
Nom. - nominal setting  
-
+
Gain is - (-6, -3dB)  
Gain is + (+6, +9, +12, +18dB)  
Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18, +24dB)  
Gain is +++ (+30, +36dB)  
++  
+ and ++  
+ and ++  
Var. - enables the exposure to be varied  
Crt  
- for shooting sync-locked monitors [FT]  
Gain is +++ (+30, +36, +42dB)[IT]  
EVR - enhanced vertical resolution position [IT]  
Film - enables the exposure to be varied  
with running shutter.  
Note  
Reduce crispening (peaking) in the viewfinder  
1/200 - for fast moving objects  
when using the +++ position.  
1/500 - for fast moving objects  
1/1000 - for fast moving objects  
1/2000 - for fast moving objects [IT]  
50 Hz - shooting with 50Hz lighting (adjustable)  
60 Hz - shooting with 60Hz lighting (adjustable)  
Ifanexposuretimeotherthannominalisselected,the  
non-standard indicator (!) in the viewfinder lights.  
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12  
1
2
3
11  
4
10  
9
5
6
8
7
10  
Vertical Shift switch (V-Shift)  
Std File button  
12  
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.  
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 not active when the camera is genlocked  
or on-air.  
Thestandardfilebuttonisamomentarybuttonwhich,  
when pressed for two seconds, recalls the standard  
scene file video values. These values do not take  
effect immediately if the camera is on air; they take  
effect when the camera goes off air.  
Refer to the Appendix for the default values of the  
factory defined standard scene file. Refer to Section  
6 to find out how to define and assign a standard  
customer scene file.  
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.  
VTR Start button  
11  
In the triax mode this button switches the intercom  
microphoneoftheheadsettotheproductionintercom  
channel.ThisbuttonoperatesinparallelwiththeVTR  
button on the lens.  
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Viewfinder  
1
2
7
3
5
6
4
Zebra switch  
Crispening control  
1
5
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.)  
Thisrotarycontroladjuststhesharpnessofthepicture  
displayedintheviewfinder.Reducethecrispeningfor  
a better picture when the gain is set to +++.  
Tally switch  
6
Option switch  
2
The tally switch is used to control the tally indicators  
at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the  
carrying handle.  
This switch is included on the viewfinder to allow  
future features to be incorporated.  
When this switch is set to the ON position, the tally  
indicators light when the camera is on-air. When this  
switch is set to the OFF position, the tally indicators  
do not light when the camera is on-air.  
Brightness control  
3
Use this rotary control to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder display to suit your needs.  
7
Dioptre  
Contrast control  
4
The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit  
youreyesightbyturningthedioptrering.Therangeof  
the dioptre is +3 to -3.  
Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the  
viewfinder display to suit your needs.  
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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
Gain indicators  
White Balance indicators  
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)[FT]  
(+30, +36 or 42dB)[IT]  
AW2 - memory 2 is selected  
None of these indicators light if AWC is selected.  
2
Top indicators  
REC lights when the camera is on-air.  
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
Message box  
The display time of this information message box is  
set by the Info time item of the VF menu.  
9
Centre marker  
This cross marks the centre of the picture.  
3
Iris indication  
Indicates the value of the iris opening (when enabled  
in the VF menu).  
10  
Cadre marker (only switchable cameras)  
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.  
4
Zebra pattern  
This diagonal line pattern warns the operator that the  
area affected has risen above a predetermined level  
of the full scale video exposure value. Level and  
contrast are selected in the VF menu.  
11  
Zoom indication  
Indicates the degree to which the lens has been  
zoomed in or out if this feature is supported by the  
lens. It shows 50 if not supported.  
5
Safe area marker  
Thesafeareamarkerindicatesanareathatrepresents  
80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the  
minimum area seen on a TV-set.  
6
Non standard indicator  
The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights  
when exposure is not set to nominal. It also lights  
when black stretch or extended iris is on.  
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Control Functions  
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.  
System Menu Rotary control  
1
This rotary control is used to move through the  
variousmenusofthecontrolsystem. Itisalsousedto  
vary the 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  
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  
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5-1  
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.  
Operator preferences  
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.  
Viewfinder preferences  
Set up the viewfinder according to your own  
preferences;selectmarkers,messageboxesandon-  
screen display 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.  
Lens preferences  
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  
and your personal preferences.  
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.  
Video preferences  
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.  
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  
microphone to either the audio socket on the right  
side 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.  
d. Select a neutral density optical filter if required.  
e. Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the  
automatic white balance procedure.  
f. Select the correct exposure time.  
Note  
The number of functions available depends on the  
user level that has been set. Refer to Section 6 for  
more information on setting the user level.  
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Shooting  
Standard settings  
To ensure that some of the camera functions are not  
set to unusual values, a standard file has been  
definedthatcontainsthedefaultvaluesformostvideo  
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  
uncorrected fluorescent lighting.  
Press the green STD button on the left side panel of  
the camera and hold it for 2 seconds to recall the  
standard 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  
The standard file can be selected as either a factory  
or 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  
tone control incorporated for natural, flattering  
close-ups.  
Smart-Touch™  
Smart-Touch™ is an optional software module that  
gives immediate access to 14 pre-defined scene  
files. This library allows you to quickly set up the  
camerafordifferentshootingconditions.Tochoosea  
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.  
c. Activate the file of your choice by pressing the  
Select button at the front of the camera.  
LO film gives a low contrast film-like look for  
studio production.  
LO film + skin is the LO film setting with dual skin  
tone control incorporated for natural, flattering  
close-ups.  
Sepia creates a sepia tone look for atmosphere-  
rich production.  
TheMatchingcategoryprovidesthreefilesforcamera  
matching:  
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.  
LDK 9x + LDK 10 for matching Philips to 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-Touchlibraryaredividedinto  
three categories, Lighting, Creative, and Matching,  
which complement the standard setting scene file.  
Each of these settings can be personalised and  
stored 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.  
A neutral density filter can be placed in the path of the  
opticalsignaltorestricttheincominglight. Thefilteris  
selected via the filter switch 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:  
TheLDK100doesnotneedcolouropticalfilterstobe  
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  
is selected via the Gain up/down switch on the left  
side panel. When this switch is pressed initially, the  
current 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).  
If the reference colour temperatures do not match  
your lighting conditions carry out the auto-white  
procedure 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  
used when a constant colour balance is required  
under changing lighting temperatures (sunsets,  
indoors/outdoors use). When AWC is selected none  
of the colour temperature indicators in the 1.5-inch  
viewfinder 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  
the available values.The colour temperatures are  
shown in the following order:  
-
++  
REC  
TAPE  
+
BATT  
ND/RE  
White balance : 3200K  
White balance : 5600K  
White balance : 7500K  
White balance : FL  
AWHITE: running  
White balance : AW1  
3.2  
5.6  
7.5  
FL  
AW1  
AW2  
!
White balance : AW2  
White balance : AWC  
e. When the process is completed (within a few  
seconds) the OK message and the measured  
temperature appear in the viewfinder.  
The viewfinder displays the selected value and the  
actual measured colour temperature. The range of  
the auto-white balance is from 2.5K to 20K.  
-
++  
REC  
TAPE  
+
BATT  
ND/RE  
In the auto-white positions an electronic colour filter  
can be adjusted in the system Video menu. This  
varies 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  
!
The measured colour temperature is now stored in  
the selected memory position and can be recalled as  
required. The camera is now ready for use.  
Note  
During the auto-white measurement process iris is  
set to Auto and 90% and the knee is turned off.  
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Shooting Screens  
Exposure Time  
SometimeswhenshootingTVsorcomputermonitors  
a horizontal noise bar can be seen across those  
screens in the viewfinder. There are two ways of  
removingthenoisebarfromthepicturedependingon  
the frame frequency of the display. For displays with  
thesameframefrequencyasthecamera,forexample  
TV sets, use the V-shift facility. For displays with a  
higher frame frequency, for example computer  
monitors, use the Clean Scan facility.  
Theexposuretimevaluesof1/200,1/500and1/1000  
(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.  
Note:  
Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camera  
sensitivity proportionally.  
On IT cameras shorter exposure times increase  
smear effects proportionally.  
Clean Scan  
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 noise bar.  
The ranges for FT cameras are:  
The exposure selection also includes lighting control  
positions which can be used when shooting with  
lightingthatisoperatingatadifferentfrequencytothe  
camera. There are two position 50 Hz and 60 Hz.  
Each of these positions can be varied further in a  
range from -10 to +10.  
from 50.6 to 103.1 for 50Hz cameras  
from 61.1 to 151 for 60Hz cameras  
The ranges for IT cameras are:  
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 50.1 to 103.1 for 50Hz cameras  
from 60.1 to 151 for 60Hz cameras  
Whenyouarefinishedshootingthemonitorpressthe  
Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the  
Clean Scan function. (Exposure Time returns to its  
previous non-variable setting.)  
EVR - Enhanced Vertical Resolution [IT]  
ThisexposuremodeonITcamerasisusedtoincrease  
the vertical resolution especially for still pictures. The  
exposure time is set to 1/25 for PAL and 1/30 for  
NTSC.  
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  
black bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in  
the viewfinder. This function is only active when the  
camera is not genlocked and when it is not on-air.  
If the frame frequencies of camera and monitor are  
different use the clean scan of the variable shutter  
function.  
CRT Exposure [FT]  
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 100 offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the struc-  
ture 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.  
Contents  
Introduction ........................................................ 6-2  
Systems Menu................................................... 6-3  
Operating the Menu System  
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Introduction  
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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Operating the Menu System  
Systems Menu  
The system functions of the camera are grouped into  
menusandsub-menus.Thesystemsmenuisviewed  
in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the  
Rotary control and the Select button which are both  
located at 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  
Ifyouaredeepwithinthemenustructure,followthese  
steps to leave:  
a. Ifnecessarymovethecursortotheleftmostcolumn  
with the Select button.  
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.  
The MAIN menu screen shows five items. The name  
of the menu is shown below these. Four more items  
are hidden but become visible when you scroll down  
using the rotary control.  
(Some of these items may not appear if the user level  
is not set to 3.)  
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  
Making changes  
Menu Structure  
Accesstothefunctionsonthesemenusisdetermined  
by the user level that has been set. The menus are as  
follows:  
Tofindoutwhereyouhavetogotochangeafunction,  
consult the appendix to discover under which menu  
group or sub-group the function you want to change  
is located.  
Main (top) menu  
The top menu gives access to the other menus.  
Ifthecursorpointstoanitem(andtherearenodouble  
arrows to indicate a sub-menu) then the item pointed  
to has a value. The value can be:  
VF menu  
This menu contains the functions which determine  
how items in the viewfinder are displayed.  
-
-
-
a toggle value (only two values)  
a list value (more than two values)  
an analogue value (variable from 00 to 99)  
Lens menu  
or unavailable (---).  
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.  
Video menu  
Thevideomenucontainsthosefunctionswhichaffect  
the picture quality.  
Install menu  
If there are only two values associated with the  
function, then pressing the Select button toggles  
between these two values.  
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.  
Security menu  
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.  
Thesecuritymenuisusedbythecameraownertoset  
user levels and to control access to the camera, or to  
storethecustomer(sceneandoperator)defaultfiles.  
Diagnostic menu  
The diagnostic menu is designed to provide  
information on the current status of the camera.  
Undoing changes  
Service menu  
The advanced service menu is available to service  
engineersforcarryingoutadjustmentsandcalibrations  
to the camera (see Technical Manual).  
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.  
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Systems Menu  
Security Menu for Owner's Access  
Run Hours  
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.  
Access to this menu requires the owner's unique  
smart 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  
ensures added protection against unaurthorised  
access 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.  
Standard customer file  
Thegreenbuttononthesideofthecamerarecallsthe  
standard scene file. This file contains standard  
parameters for the picture performance.  
User Levels  
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  
standard scene file and for the standard operator's  
file.  
The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of  
functions which can be changed by whoever is using  
the camera. In this way a more centralized and  
uniformcontrolcanbeachievedandthedangerofthe  
camera operator accidentally changing critical  
functions while shooting is reduced.  
The contents of the customer files for both these  
standard files is stored via the security menu. The  
selection of a factory defined or a customer defined  
fileforuseasastandardfileisalsomadeinthismenu.  
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  
used for operational purposes.  
The appendix indicates which functions are available  
at each user level.  
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Systems Menu  
Files Menu Features  
Operator files  
A user of the LDK 100 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.  
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.  
There are two types of file:  
* scene files  
A STANDARD operator files (factory or customer  
defined) is stored in the camera.  
* operator files.  
A scene file contains values related to the picture  
performance.Theoperatorfilecontainsvaluesrelated  
to the set-up of the camera (viewfinder, lens and  
installation parameters).  
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.  
The appendix indicates the functions that are stored  
in the scene file and those functions that are stored in  
an operator file.  
Scene files  
Install Menu Features  
Four scene files are stored in the camera itself  
(SCAM1,SCAM2,SCAM3andSCAM4).Anotherfour  
scenefilescanbestoredonthesmartcard(SCARD1,  
SCARD2, SCARD3 and SCARD4).  
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 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.  
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 [FT]  
30, 36 or 42dB [IT].  
The Files menu enables the scene files to be stored  
and recalled using the store and recall entries of the  
menu system.  
Disable camera  
The disable camera function is a protection function  
which prevents unathorised interference with the  
camera and provides an additional level of security.  
Setting disable camera to ON is similar to using User  
level 0 to protect the settings of the camera.  
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.  
Aspect Ratio  
The aspect ratio function is only available with  
switchable cameras. Aspect ratio values of 16:9 or  
4:3 can be selected. If the loc/ext value is set to Ext,  
theaspectratiocanbeswitchedbyanexternalsignal  
connected to the Base Station.  
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Appendix  
Contents  
List of Abbreviations ......................................... A-2  
Appendix  
Operator's Manual LDK 100 Triax  
A-1  
List of Abbreviations  
Abbreviation Meaning  
Abbreviation Meaning  
adap  
agc  
awb  
adapter  
automatic gain control  
automatic white balance  
ocam  
ocard  
op  
camera operator file  
smart card operator file  
operation  
oper  
outp  
ovl  
operator  
output  
overload  
bal  
balance  
cam  
ch  
camera  
channel  
pin  
personalindentificationnumber  
cont  
ctemp  
ctl  
contour  
colour temperature  
control track longitudinal  
customer  
r/w  
re  
repl  
r-run  
rst  
read/write  
rear  
replay  
record run  
reset  
cus  
df  
dyn  
drop frame  
dynamic  
sawt  
scam  
scard  
sec  
sel  
sawtooth  
exec  
exp  
ext  
execute  
exposure  
external  
extended  
camera scene file  
smart card scene file  
second  
ext  
select  
srch  
st  
search  
stereo  
flt  
filter  
fr  
front  
std  
standard  
frm  
f-run  
frame  
free run  
str  
stretch  
tc  
tm  
time code  
timer  
hd  
hr  
head  
hour  
ub  
user bits  
ind  
indicator  
information  
interview  
interview  
infra-red  
unbal  
und  
unbalanced  
underload  
info  
interv  
intv  
ir  
var  
ver  
vert  
vf  
variable  
version  
vertical  
lvl  
level  
viewfinder  
man  
max  
mic  
manual  
wa  
wh  
wrn  
wrx  
wide angle  
white  
warning  
maximum  
microphone  
minute  
min  
wireless receiver  
min  
minimum  
momentary  
monitor  
mom  
mon  
nam  
non-additive mix  
nd  
ndf  
neutral density  
no drop frame  
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