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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
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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
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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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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.
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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:
•
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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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OPERATOR FILE
OPERATOR FILE
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Owner card
User card
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Features
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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
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Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots
easy.
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Transport case.
SuperXPanderextendsthecamera'suseinstudio
and EFP situations.
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Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, one-
button access to 14 predefined shooting
characteristics.
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Digitalgammawithuniquestandardpresetvalues
and highest accuracy.
Frame Transfer version
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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.
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3 x 2/3-inch Philips Frame Transfer CCD sensors
ensure no vertical smear.
Dynamic range of up to 600%.
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DPM version
•
3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no
vertical smear.
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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.
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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.
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Interline Transfer version
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3 x 2/3-inch Interline Transfer CCD sensors.
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Smart card for personal settings and security.
Ownercardforsettinguserlevels,andforcopying
and storing control settings.
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Dynamic range of up to 500%.
Interline Transfer Wide Switchable version
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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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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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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
1
2
4
9
3
5
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.
1
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
1
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
4
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
1
5
4
3
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
1
(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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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
9
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
3
is reached tighten the support bracket round bar
retaining lever 2 again.
Tousetheviewfinderatadistancepressthebutton
4
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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3
2
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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
.
3
c. Press the button above the eyepiece tube and
4
remove the eyepiece.
3
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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7
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:
2
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
5
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
7
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
1
5
3
4
2
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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SuperXPander
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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
Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head
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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
K
0
S
r
s
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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Location of Controls and Functions
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
Shooting
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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.
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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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-Touch™libraryaredividedinto
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.
Shooting
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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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Shooting
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
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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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