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UOT2 UOT2 UOT2 UOT2 UOT2 Multi-role Digital Camera Head Operator’ s Man ual 3922 496 46751 St.01.
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02.12.1 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head i LDK 100 T riax Multi-role Digital Camera Head Operator's Manual Contents About this Manual ................................................. ii Introduction ....................................
ii Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 02.12.1 About this Manual This operator's manual is part of a complete documentation set for the camera which also includes a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual.
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 1-1 Features ............................................................ 1 - 4 Important Precautions ......... ............................... 1 - 5 This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 Digital Camera Head and how this translates into a practical, useable camera.
1-2 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction T echnology 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.
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 1-3 Smart Card Three smart cards are delivered with each camera. These comprise of two user cards and one owner card. The owner's smart card has three functions: • As an access control device to the security settings of the camera.
1-4 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction 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.
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 1-5 Warnings If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons (EN60065). The rain cover supplied with the unit protects it according to safety specification EN60529 up to level IPX2 (spraying water).
1-6 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction.
Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2-1 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.
2-2 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units T ransport Case Top light Tripod Plate Battery Additional Supplies Packing inserts Documentation It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it.
Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2-3 bts1009 Lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: a. Ensure that the lens locking ring 1 is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. b. Remove the dust protection cap 2 .
2-4 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units 1.5-inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: a. Loosen locking ring 1 of viewfinder support bracket 2 at the front of the camera handle.
Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2-5 Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted 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.
2-6 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories 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).
Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2-7 Microphone To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to t he camera proceed as follows: a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw 1 of the microphone support bracket 2 on the viewfinder and open.
2-8 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units T ripod Adapter Plate To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK 5030/00 is delivered as standard) must first be attached to the tripod.
Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2-9 SuperXPander 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.
2-10 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units Shoulder Pad To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold lever 1 . The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera. Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been mounted so that the best balanced position can be obtained.
Assembling the Units Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 2-11 T op Light To mount a top light 1 onto the camera, proceed as follows: a. Screw the top light 1 into either the WW1/4”-20 screw hole 2 located on the carrying handle or the screw hole 2 on the top of the microphone holder.
2-12 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Assembling the Units.
Configurations Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 3-1 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.
3-2 Operator’s Manual LDK 100 Ca mera Head Configurations 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.
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 4-1 Video Functions ................................................. 4 - 4 Viewfinder .......................................................... 4 - 7 Viewfinder Indicators .
4-2 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions LDK 100 Series Security and Access Smart card slot Insert your smart card into this slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera. Push the card home until it fits snugly.
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 4-3 Audio Audio microphone connector front Balanced input connector for a high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) for the microphone is provided from this socket.
4-4 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Video Functions Filter switch Rotate this switch to move the optical filter wheel to its next position.
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 4-5 Colour Temperature selector (White Bal.) This up/down scroll selection switch allows a choice between three preset colour temperatures: • 3200K (3.2K) - for studio lighting conditions • 5600K (5.
4-6 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Vertical Shift switch (V-Shift) Sometimes when shooting TV screens or monitors with the same display frequency as the camera, a horizontal black bar is seen in the viewfinder because the camera is blanking while the TV is not.
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 4-7 Viewfinder Zebra switch This switch disables (OFF position) or enables the zebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates high video levels. Values for the zebra function are selected in the VF menu.
4-8 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions ND/RE BATT TAPE REC ++ + - ! AW2 AW1 FL 7.5 5.6 3.2 V iewfinder Indicators Gain indicators The gain indicators in the .
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 4-9 Control Functions 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.
4-10 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions.
Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 5-1 Colour temperature selection .............................. 5 - 5 Auto-White Balance ........................................... 5 - 5 Shooting Screens ...........................................
5-2 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Shooting Using the Camera The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display 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.
Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 5-3 Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values, a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions. The table in the Appendix lists the values that are set when the standard file is recalled.
5-4 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Shooting 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.
Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 5-5 Colour temperature selection 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).
5-6 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Shooting Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal noise bar can be seen across those screens in the viewfinder. There are two ways of removing the noise bar from the picture depending on the frame frequency of the display.
Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 6-1 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.
6-2 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Operating the Menu System Introduction System Menu On/Off and selection button Rotary Control Operationally, the camera is very easy to use.
Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 6-3 Systems Menu The system functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub-menus. The systems menu is viewed 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.
6-4 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Operating the Menu System Menu Structure Access to the functions on these menus is determined by the user level that has been set. The menus are as follows: Main (top) menu The top menu gives access to the other menus.
Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head 6-5 Security Menu for Owner's Access 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.
6-6 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Operating the Menu System Files Menu Features 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.
Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 100 Triax A-1 Appendix Contents List of Abbreviations ......................................... A- 2.
A-2 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Tri ax Appendix Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning List of Abbreviations adap adapter agc automatic gain control awb automatic white balance bal balance cam c.
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