RCA LDK 200 Camera Lens User Manual
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1. Power switch The power switch has two positions On Power to camera is switched on Off Power to camera is switched off When you switch off the power the access rights that were obtained by the use of the PIN code are disabled andthe camera starts atthe assigned user level when switched on again Security and Access Smart card slot Insert your smartcard into this slot with the chip on the card facing the front of the camera Push the card home until it fits snugly There are two types of card an owner card and a user card Both cards store operator files and scene files The owner card can be used to change the user level of the camera The user level determines which set of controls and functions can be changed by the camera operator Refer to Section 6 for more information on the smart card Asmartcardis not required for normal operation of the camera Note Only use an original Thomson camera card Store the owner card in a safe place 4 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Audio Intercom ae Me m Xa Q a aa Audio microphone connector front Headset Production volume control Balanced inputconnectorfora high quality microphone This control varies the volume of the product2. ccceceeseseeseeeeeeeeseens 4 8 Control FUNCTIONS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeteeteeeees 4 9 Assembling the ni S lt 2 1 TransportCase ii 2 2 Shooting csn ee 5 1 LENS oiera EESE 2 3 Using the Camera cccccceccccsscccsseesseeessseecseeeeaees 5 2 1 5 inch Viewfinder c2 2 4 Standard settings cccccccccces2 5 3 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 5 Colour A ireanii 5 4 Microphone ssrmsiiisonssiseniriinsdiedinsis nannini 2 6 Gain selection cccccceeeceecccccccecccccececeeecececeeess 5 4 Tripod Adapter Plate n se 2 7 Optical filter selection 5 4 SuperXRaNde inai ee o c 2 8 Colour temperature selection 5 5 Shoulder Pad c2 sssxx 2 9 Auto White Balance ccccccecceccccccccecceceeeeeeeeees 5 5 Rain and Off use COVE seccina 2 9 Shooting Screens 5 6 ZOOM CONTOS wii ccitvsnncie tears deases cctsanendece S 2 10 Exposure TIMG nesie eae aaeeei 5 6 TOPLO a RS 2 10 Using the Menu System 6 1 Configurations sa niiaieidebnaoiiteiauigbi 3 1 Introduction ssisscacesscsasanseuesassnnasssancasssonanicaianascianne 6 2 Basic Configurations 3 2 Systems MBiUuseaseisdaoissededsiodoebiielieis
3. List of Abbreviations Appendix Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head A 1 List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning adap adapter ocam camera operator file agc automatic gain control ocard smart card operator file awb automatic white balance op operation oper operator bal balance outp output ovl overload cam camera ch channel pin personal indentification cont contour number ctemp colour temperature r w read write ctl control track longitudinal re rear repl replay cus customer r run record run rst reset df drop frame dyn dynamic sawt sawtooth scam camera scene file exec execute scard smart card scene file exp exposure sec second ext external sel select ext extended srch search st stereo flt filter std standard fr front str stretch frm frame f run free run tc time code tm timer hd head hr hour ub user bits unbal unbalanced ind indicator und underload info information interv interview var variable intv interview ver version ir infra red vert vertical vi viewfinder lvl level wa wide angle man manual wh white max maximum wm warning mic microphone wrx wireless receiver min minute min minimum mom momentary mon monitor nam non additive mix nd neutral density ndf no drop frame A 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Camera Head Appendix
4. This rotary control is used to move through the various menus of the control system Itis also used to vary the value of some functions 6 System Menu Select switch This switch when pressed selects the particular menu thatis pointed out by the cursor in the viewfinder menu display It is also used to set an on off function or to select a value from a list More information on using the system menus is contained in Section 6 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 4 9 4 10 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Section 5 Shooting This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches at the front to control the camera __Contents Using the Camera 5S 5 2 Colourtemperature selection 5 5 Standard setting Sasoi iatan aina 5 3 Auto White Balance ccc 5 5 Colour BAM daira eia 5 4 Shooting SCreens sssrinin 5 6 Gain SCIOCHON naciai anna 5 4 Exposure TIMO ensieme neonke ns 5 6 Optical filter selection 5 4 Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 5 1 Using the Camera The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system switches on the front pan
5. angle convertors required 12 bit digital processing with unique software programmable video path Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range 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 Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy 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 Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press International standard 2 3 inch lens interface Optical servo controlled four position neutral density filter wheel Optical servo controlled effect filter wheel with soft focus four point star and six point star filters Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a special look warm cold of a scene or for a smooth colour temperature control around the white balance setting Smart card for personal settings and security Owner card for setting user levels and for copying and storing control settings Protected easy to operate controls and switches with read out of all settings Viewfinder status read out of primary camera functions Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and other monitor pictures Digital RS 23
6. Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 5 3 Colour Bar The left side panel also contains a button for switching on the colour bar test signal The colour bar is a standard test signal which is used to set up and check the camera before use When the colour bar is selected the following functions are temporarily set to the values listed below Black stretch Off White limiter Off Zebra Off Safe area VF Off Cadre VF Off Gain selection Optical filter selection A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to modify the incoming light The filters are selected via the filter switches at the top front of the camera These filters can be used for example to control depth of field The LDK 200 does not need colour optical filters to be able to white balance correctly The range of the auto 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 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 Anew value is chosen by scrolling up or down through the five preset values 0 and The actual dB value of these gain steps ca
7. and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 4 7 Viewfinder Indicators 0 Gainindicators The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows Gain is 3 or 6dB Gain is 6 9 12 or 18dB Gain is 9 12 18 or 24dB and Gain is 30 or 36dB topindicators 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 Iris indication Indicates the value of the iris opening when enabled in the VF menu 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 Safe area marker The safe area marker indicates an area that represents 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 setto nominal Italso lights when black stretch or extended iris is on and if AWC or FL is selected with the Colour Temperature selector Q White Balance indicators The white balance indicators light as follows 3 2 preset temperature of 3200K is selected 5 6 preset temperatur
8. be consulted as required during the long life of the camera Structure of this manual The manualis divided into six sections and an appendix Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 camera andhowthis 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 Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera The mounting of accessories and packing for transport is also explained Section 3 Configurations The LDK 200 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 Section 4 Location of Controls and Functions This section shows the physical location of the controls and connectors on the camera These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a quick reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect of the camera Section 5 Shooting This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches to control the camera Section 6 Operating the Menu System Because the LDK
9. 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 frequency as the camera for example TV sets Itis an up down type switch Pressing the switch moves the black bar up or down so thatitis no longer visible in the viewfinder This function is only available when the camera is used stand allone and is not active when the camera is genlocked or on air If the frame frequencies of camera and monitor are different use the clean scan of the variable shutter function CRT Exposure 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 Exposure Time The exposure time values of 1 200 1 500 and 1 1000 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 The exposure selection also includes lighting control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting thatis operating ata different frequency to the camera There are two position 50
10. is also made in this menu Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 6 5 Systems Menu Files Menu Features A user of the LDK 200 camera can have access to 15 different files This number can be extended by using additional scene file smart cards The Files menu is used to recall and store these files There are two types of file scene files operator files A scene file contains values related to the picture performance The operator file contains values related to the set up of the camera viewfinder lens and installation parameters The appendix indicates the functions that are stored in the scene file and those functions that are stored in an operator file Scene files Four scene files are stored in the camera itself SCAM1 SCAM2 SCAM3 and SCAM4 Another four scene files can be stored on the smartcard SCARD1 SCARD2 SCARD3 and SCARD4 ASTANDARD scene file preselected as either factory or customer defined is stored in the camera 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 Files menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system If the message NOK is displayed then the old values are restored If the camera is on air whe
11. of the SuperXpander Additional facilities provided include a utility power outlet and a rear control panel 2 8 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units Shoulder Pad Rain and Off use Cover 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 The rain and off use cover must be used when the camera system is ina wet or damp environment This protection is necessary for personal safety reasons The cover can also be used indoors to protect the camera when it is used in dusty environments It can also be useful if the camera is being put into storage For more information on how to put on the cover refer to the User s Guide which is supplied with it Note When the camera is used with the SuperXPanderLDK 4482 an optional rain and off use cover LDK 6989 00 is available Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 2 9 Zoom Controls An optional zoom control unit 1 can be mounted on the carrying handle The three available versions for different types of lens are LDK 6113 16 for Fujinon LDK 6113 26 for Canon LDK 6113 36 for Angenieux This control unit not only contr
12. systems menu Refer to Section 6 for more information on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level Note When longer microphones are used it is not necessary to place them in the split tube For optimum operation the microphone should be mounted as straight as possible Don tallow the wind hood to touch the holder 7 as this reduces the damping effect By placing the split facing upwards the microphone cable does not touch the holder thus avoiding mechanical pick up 2 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units Tripod Adapter Plate To mount the camera on a tripod the tripod plate LDK 530 00 is delivered as standard must first be attached to the tripod Follow the tripod manufacturer s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod To attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate proceed as follows a Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the front of the camera engages the V slot 1 at the front of the tripod adapter plate and thatthe sloton the bottom of the camera engages the stud 2 at the rear of the tripod adapter plate b Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place CAUTION Failure to attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate in the correct manner could result in an unsecured cam
13. the touch of a switch without loss of horizontal or vertical resolution The 1000 pixels per line in both formats ensures that there is no loss in the horizontal viewing angle butalso ensures high resolution in the red green and blue channels 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 intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels and black shading Each sensor provides black reference signals that are used to monitor temperature changes This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without operator intervention The digital contour processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range contour circuit Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6 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 sequence is software programmable for precise colour matching 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 em
14. to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera attach the left eye adapter 1 to the viewfinder and secure it using the screw 2 Do not forget to mount the microphone support bracket 3 at the end of the left eye adapter Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 2 5 Microphone To attach the optional microphone AJ MC700 to the camera proceed as follows a Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw 1 ofthe microphone support bracket 2 on the viewfinder and open Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark 5 in the tube Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder fit into the rims 6 around the tube Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top Connect the microphone cable to audio connector 3 mic on the right side of the camera Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the camera andinto clip 4 atthe 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
15. 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 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 Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 6 3 Systems Menu Making changes To find out where you have to go to change a function consult the appendix to discover under which menu group or sub group the function you want to changeis located Ifthe cursor points to an item and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub menu then the item pointed to has a value The value can be atoggle value only two values alist value more than two values an analogue value variable from 00 to 99 or unavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by three dashes This can occur for example when a function is switched off The analogue values associated with that function are then unavailable If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the Select button toggles between these two values 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 point to a n
16. 0K 3 2K for studio lighting conditions e 5600K 5 6K for outdoors clouded conditions e 7500K 7 5K for outdoors clear blue skies three memory positions e FL memory position for fluorescent light e AW1 memory position 1 AW2 memory position 2 and an automatic continuous white position e AWC continuous measurement 2 5K to 20K The memory positions can be filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch atthe 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 O Colour Bars switch Bars The Bars switch turns the colour bar test signal on and off The lens iris closes automatically when the colour bars are switched on Gain selection switch This up down scroll selection switch gives a choice of five master gain settings The values for these settings 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 Gain is 6 3dB Gain is 6 9 12 18dB Gain is 9 12 18 24dB and Gain is 30 36dB Note Reduce crispening peaking in the viewfinder when using the position Clean Scan button When shooting computer monitors with higher frame frequencies than the camera use the Clean Scan function to avoid horizonta
17. 2 interface to PC Options Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy Transport case SuperXPander extends the camera s use in studio and EFP situations Smart Touch gives the operator instant one button access to 14 predefined shooting characteristics 1 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Introduction Important Precautions Toensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration Avoid very damp places If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the unit Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration Do not expose the camera to extremes of temperature Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections 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 Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 1 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Introduction Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the ph
18. 200 offers such a wide range of functions this section describes the structure of the control system Appendix The appendix contains a list of Abbreviations used in this manual ii Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 02 38 2 Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 Digital Camera Head and how this translates into a practical useable camera It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it Contents IOCHHD OO desenine a n Sees eet 1 2 FOAWOS sapeni T 1 4 Sman Card es svaceeacsteesvencesevieeteawetecilesmevencaeeevees 1 3 Important Precautions sesssarsnisseiiessisais 1 5 Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 1 1 Technology The LDK 200 camera is a multi role digital camera head using 2 3 inch CCD sensors This flexible camera head is equally athome in the studio or out on location in an OB environment Frame Transfer DPM sensor The Frame Transfer CCD DPM sensor offers superior performance and can handle highlights of up 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 The Frame Transfer DPM sensor uses Dynamic Pixel Management which allows the format of the sensors to be switched between 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios at
19. 3200K White balance 5600K White balance 7500K White balance FL White balance AW1 White balance AW2 White balance AWC 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 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 uto White Balance Ifthe reference colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto white procedure as follows a Use the colour temperature switch to select one of the memory positions FL AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value b Press once onthe white balance switch atthe front of the camera to start the automatic white balance procedure The following appears in the viewfinder Emo oo od AWHITE window ES a a oo a 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 SS a a oo oo AWHITE running E es so ri a e When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message and the measured temperatu
20. Hz and 60 Hz Each of these positions can be varied further in a range from 10 to 10 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 Film The Film function is a variable exposure function with running shutter The Clean scan range is wider but with the Film function higlights will not cause a smear effect If the Film function is selected the exposure time can be set in the Viewfinder menu 5 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Shooting Section 6 Using the Menu System Because the LDK 200 offers such a wide range of functions this section describes the structure of the control system It contains procedures for controlling the menu system and explains how to program the menu system for your personal preferences The menu structure and the meth ods of function selection are also explained _ Contents IiFODUCTIOW i423 asece covet veandi cece eta ddiest avin ated 6 2 Systems Menu SH 6 3 Operating the Menu System Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 6 1 Introduction System Menu On Off and selection button Rotary Control Operationally the camerais very easy to use However because of the large number of functions available and the large number of set up options it may require sometime for you to be
21. LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 3922 496 47941 St 00 THOMSON ii BROADCAST SOLUTI Declaration of Conformity We Thomson Broadcast Solutions Nederland B V Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards e EN60065 Safety e EN55103 1 EMC Emission e EN55103 2 EMC Immunity following the provisions of a the Safety Directives 73 23 EEC and 93 68 EEC b the EMC Directives 89 336 EEC and 93 68 EEC FCC Class A Statement This product 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 It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com mercial environment Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Copyright Fur diese Unterlage behalten wir uns alle Rechte vor Gem DIN 34 Technische Anderungen im Zuge der Weiterentwicklung vorbehalten Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or com munication of the contents the
22. Mains Mains of OCP AC power supply 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 3 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 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 operation of a particular aspect of the camera __Contents Power Supply scsisccitiviitchiainiel deci 4 2 Video FUNCTIONS eisiscescceestiie diehard cites deen 4 4 Security and AcceSS che 4 2 Viewfinderr ch ke 4 7 UO D o ix 5146 054 0s0aEhoi81 ass0g0x5 4sEasxsslb4gandSs6fpgttsxa 4 3 Viewfinder Indicators 4 8 HILCTOI s c6cciieassssioiaodiulsadliaseaatlsppllfsbevsdgudl 4 3 Control FUNCTIONS c cc lt lt lt lt lt 4 9 Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 4 1 Power Supply star or amp 1 sotos p
23. TD button on the left side panel of the camera and hold itfor 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 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 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 camera for different shooting conditions To choose a particular file proceed as follows a Press the green STD button for 2 seconds the viewfinder shows the library of available shooting conditions b Select a file by rotating the selection wheel at the front of the camera c Activate the file of your choice by pressing the Select button at the front of the camera 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 The files of the Smart Touch library are divided into three categories Lighting Creative and Matching which complement the standard setting scene file The Lighting category provides three differentfiles for various lighting conditions e Night optimises the transfer characteristic to enhance the visibility of detail in very d
24. ark scenes without the undesirable consequence of excessive noise associated with simply increasing gain e 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 e Extreme contrast uses the full dynamic range of the FT CCD sensor to obtain better handling of highlights and more detail in the shadows The Creative category provides seven files for different effects e Sports warm colour delivers warm and rich contrasts bringing out team colours e Sports interview incorporates the dual skin tone control into the sports setting for interviews e HI film gives a high contrast film like look which is ideal for outdoor location production e HI film skin is the HI film setting with dual skin tone control incorporated for natural flattering close ups e LOfilmgivesalowcontrastfilm like look for studio production e LOfilm skin is the LO film setting with dual skin tone control incorporated for natural flattering close ups e Sepia creates a sepia tone look for atmosphere rich production The Matching category provides three files for camera matching e LDK 9x LDK 10 for matching to Philips LDK 9 LDK 10 LDK 90 and LDK 91 cameras e DVW xxx for matching to Sony camcorders e HL xxx for matching to Ikegami camcorders Each of these settings can be personalised and stored on a smart card
25. attern is switched off when the skin view is on Option switch This switch is included on the viewfinder to allow future features to be incorporated Brightness control Use this rotary control to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder display to suit your needs Contrastcontrol Use this rotary control to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder display to suit your needs 6 Crispening control This rotary control adjusts the sharpness of the picture displayed in the viewfinder Reduce the crispening for a better picture when the gain is set to Tally switch The tally switch is used to control the tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder When this switch is set to the ON position the tally indicator light when the camera is on air When this switch is set to the OFF position the tally indicator does not light when the camera is on air The tally swith does not control the tally indicator at the rear of the carrying handle Dioptre The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the dioptre ring The range of the dioptre is 1 to 3 Tally indicators red The red tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear of the carrying handle light to indicate that the camera is on air the tally indicator at the front of the viewfinder does notlight when the camera is on air if the tally switch is set to the OFF position Location of Controls
26. come familiar with them all We recommend that you spend time using the various controls and displays in order to discover the wide range of possibilities Read the instructions in this section carefully but also feel free to examine the various menus in detail In this way you will learn quickly to intuitively operate the camera 6 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Operating the Menu System 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 Entering the Systems menu Press the Select button after the camera is switched on the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder Press the Select button again while this textis showing the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder Menu off exec VF gt gt Lens gt gt Video gt gt Install gt gt MENU MAIN 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 Acursor shows your position in the menu The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down Finding your way Use the Rotary control to move the cursor through the menu items If a double a
27. dicator inthe 1 5 inch viewfinder lights and gain and exposure controls are blocked 4 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Std Scene File button The standard scene file button is amomentary button which 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 Referto Section6 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 The standard settings file is also available Use the Rotary control and Select switch at the camera front to recall a file Black Stretch switch This switch when set to the On position starts the black stretch function This function gives more detail 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 6 Colour Temperature selector White Bal This up down scroll selection switch allows a choice between three preset colour temperatures e 320
28. e of 5600K is selected 7 5 preset temperature of 7500K is selected FL memory for fluorescent light is selected AW1 memory 1 is selected AW2 memory 2 is selected None of these indicators light if AWC is selected L8 Message box The display time of this information message box is set by the Info time item of the VF menu Centre marker This cross marks the centre of the picture 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 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 4 8 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions 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 The functions handled by the system menus are divided into eight different menus that are listed in the main menu as follows VF gt gt Lens gt gt Video gt gt Install gt gt Files gt gt Security gt gt Diagnostics gt gt Service gt gt 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 System Menu Rotary control
29. el 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 This section describes the operational functions that are available when using the camera via the viewfinder display and the switches at the front These offer a convenient way of accessing the menu system which provides full control of the camera There are anumber 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 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 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 Operator preferences With the owner card or the PIN code set the user level The recommended minimum user level is 1 Setting the camcorder to level 0 is too restr
30. era Ensure that the rear stud 2 is engaged and that the camera clicks into place To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as follows a Press the red locking lever 3 against release handle 4 on the tripod adapter plate and hold b Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera c Pull the release handle 4 forward d Move the camera backwards and up The camera is now free from the tripod adapter plate When a 5 inch viewfinder is used with the camera itis recommended that the optionally available tripod adapter plate LDK 5030 be used This tripod plate has an extra locking lever 5 atthe rear which provides an additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra stability to the mount When the camerais mounted on the tripod tighten this locking lever 5 to ensure that the stud 2 at the rear of the plate is locked firmly in place When removing the camera first open the locking lever 5 to free the rear stud 2 Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 2 7 SuperXPander The optional SuperXpander LDK 4482 for the Refer to the User s Guide of the SuperXpander for LDK 100 extends the camera s use in studio and EFP more information on mounting the camera and other situations This adapter allows larger studio lenses units to the SuperXpander as well as information on and a 7 inch viewfinder to be used with the camera the additional functions
31. es 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 2 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units 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 c Slot the lens into the lens mount 3 d Turn the lens locking ring 1 clockwise to lock the lens in place e Connectthe lens cable to the lens connector 4 at the right side of the camera f Place the lens cable into the bottom clip atthe front of the camera and clip 5 located at the side Pull and twist clip 5 to open it Caution Do not attach a lens weighting more than 5 kg to the camera without a support When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use for example back focus or shading For more information about these adjustments refer to Section 5 and to the lens manufacturer s documentation Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi
32. evels and to control access to the camera or to store the customer Scene and operator default files Diagnostic menu The diagnostic menu is designed to provide information on the current status of the camera Service menu The advanced service menu is available to service engineers for carrying out adjustments and calibrations to the camera see Technical Manual 6 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Operating the Menu System Systems Menu 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 Note 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 access to the security menu If you select the Security menu without this card inserted you must enter the correct PIN code to gain access to the Security menu User Levels The installed user level function in the Security menu restricts access in varying degrees to the operational controls of the camera There are four user levels user0 user1 user2 and users The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of functions which can be changed by whoever is using the camera In th
33. ew value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list 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 Undoing changes 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 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 VF menu This menu contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed Lens menu The functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the lens Video menu The video menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality Install menu This menu contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of the camera It also contains controls to customize those switches that are directly operated on the camera 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 The security menu is used by the camera owner to set user l
34. ictive for normal circumstances For full control set the level to 3 Viewfinder preferences Setup the viewfinder according to your own preferences select markers message boxes and on screen display times Lens preferences Set up the lens according to the manufacturer s instructions Select the lens type from two predefined settings standard or wide angle Choose and if necessary adjust the iris parameters to suit the lens and your personal preferences Video preferences The camera is now ready for use however the ambient conditions must now be taken into account and the appropriate adjustments made on the camera Recall the standards settings Switch off the colour bar when on Select the gain Select a neutral density optical filter if required Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the automatic white balance procedure Select the correct exposure time e200 M 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 5 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Shooting Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not setto 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 Press the green S
35. ied with running shutter 1 200 for fast moving objects 1 500 for fast moving objects 1 1000 for fast moving objects 50 Hz shooting with 50Hz lighting adjustable 60 Hz shooting with 60Hz lighting adjustable If an exposure time other than nominal is selected the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights 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 The V Shift switch shifts the camera blanking It is spring loaded with a central rest position Holding the switch in the or position moves the bar up or down so that it is no longer visible in the viewfinder This function is only available when the camera is used in the stand allone mode and is not active when the camera is genlocked or on air VTRStartbutton In the triax mode this button switches the intercom microphone of the headset to the production intercom channel This button operates in parallel with the VTR button on the lens 4 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Viewfinder Zebraswitch 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 The zebra p
36. ion A phantom power supply 48V for the microphone is intercom signal to the camera operator s headset provided from this socket The gain of this audio channel can also be controlled Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 4 3 Video Functions WoO NN 2 D T1 9 Filterswitches Rotate these two switches to move the optical filter wheels The outer bigger filter switch has four positions 1 Clear 2 ND 1 4 filter 2 stops 3 ND 1 16 filter 4 stops 4 ND 1 64 filter 6 stops The inner smaller filter switch has four positions 1 Clear 2 4 point star 3 6 pointstar 4 Soft focus The status of the filter wheels is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds The ND RE indicator in the 1 5 inch viewfinder lights when an ND Neutral Density filter is selected Note No optical colour filters are needed with this camera as the colour balance range is sufficient to measure temperatures from 2 5K to 20K Extended Iris button When this button is pressed once the current value of the automatic extended iris function Press the button 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 suitthe ambientlighting conditions When extendediris is on the non standard in
37. is way amore centralized and uniform control can be achieved and the danger of the camera operator accidentally changing critical functions while shooting is reduced 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 Run Hours This sub menu allows the date and time to be set and allows the running time of the camera to be viewed for the last 30 days PIN Code The PIN code of the camera can be viewed and changed in the Security menu 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 Standard customer file The green button on the side of the camera recalls the standard scene file This file contains standard parameters for the picture performance A standard operator s file can be recalled via the Files menu This file contains parameters for the set up of the camera A customer standard file can be defined for the standard scene file and for the standard operator s file 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 file for use as a standard file
38. l bars in the picture Press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to directly access the variable exposure clean scan function Use the rotary control to change the value and so remove the noise bar When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function When the Clean Scan function is on the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights Refer to Section 5 for more information on shooting screens White Balance switch This momentary switch is used to start the automatic white balance process The camera when pointed at awhite area inthe centre of the picture measures and stores a colour temperature setting in the FL AW1 or AW2 memory position The white balance switch only operates if the colour temperature is set to the FL AW1 or AW2 position Refer to Section 5 for more information on how to use the automatic white balance Note Black balance is not necessary with this camera because of the continuous automatic black control circuits Location of Controls and Functions Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 4 5 WoO 2 T1 9 w 10 Exposure Time switch This up down momentary switch gives a choice of eight exposure time settings These are Nom nominal setting Var enables the exposure to be varied Crt for shooting sync locked monitors Film enables the exposure to be var
39. ly along the rail to the desired position c Tighten the locking ring 1 by turning clockwise The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be rotated vertically The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis Loosen the support bracket round bar retaining lever 2 and slide the round bar 3 forwards or backwards When the desired position is reached tighten the support bracket round bar retaining lever 2 again To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button 4 below or above the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the associated clip 5 The display can now be seen from further away 2 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapter 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 To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows a Hold the eyepiece 1 securely b Press the button 2 below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button clip 3 c Press the button 4 above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece d Fit the wide angle eyepiece 1 to the two clips 3 ensuring that they both click into place Aleft eye adapteris optionally available LDK 5390 10
40. n a scene file is recalled then the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air Operator files The Files menu also allows the recall of the opererator file stored in the camera OCAM1 or one of the two operator files OCARD1 and OCARD2 stored on the smartcard These files contain information for setting up the non video configuration of the camera A STANDARD operator files factory or customer defined is stored in the camera 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 Install Menu Features 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 The can be set to 6dB or 3dB The 0 is always OdB 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 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 6 6 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Operating the Menu System _ Contents Appendix
41. n be set in the install menu The and indicators at the top of the 1 5 inch viewfinder show which preset is selected 5 4 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Shooting 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 Two other reference colourtemperatures are available 5600K for outdoors clouded conditions and 7500K for outdoors clear blue skies 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 Acontinuous automatic white balance position AWC is also available This function continuously measures 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 colourtemperature indicators in the 1 5 inch viewfinder light 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 colourtemperatures are shown in the following order White balance
42. ols the zoom but also has mini button controls for the VTR start stop function 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 Top Light To mounta 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 3 on the top of the microphone holder b Power the top light according to the instructions delivered with the light 2 10 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units Section 3 Configurations The LDK 200 is a multi role camera head and this section describes how it can be used on location or in a studio environment Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal paths through the camera head __ Contents Basic Configurations ccc lt lt cs 3 2 Configurations Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 3 1 Basic Configurations LDK 200 THOMSON O Triax cable maximum length 2400 m 7 875 ft with 16 mm cable Operational Control Two wire data cable Panel maximum length OCP 350 m 1 150 ft Base station LDK 4053
43. r 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 Files menu of the menu system A scene file contains information relating to the video settings 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 Note Only use an original Thomson camera card Store the owner card in a safe place THOMSON TYPE OWNER CARD FACTINC 3922 497 24981 CE SERIAL NR 5 938 Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY LUET Mina Co LETare DATE SCENE FILE OPERATOR FILE Printed by DocuCards The Netherlands LDK 100 User card Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in COMPANY DATE SCENE FILE OPERATOR FILE Printed by DocuCards The Netherlands Owner card Usercard Introduction Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 1 3 Features 3x 2 3 inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no vertical smear DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal pixels in 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratios and the same number of vertical lines in both formats No change in horizontal viewing angle so no optical wide
44. re appear in the viewfinder Ss I eee oe oo Fore AWHITE OK 3700K foe iso rs a c ri The measured colour temperature is now stored inthe 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 Shooting Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 5 5 Shooting Screens Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitors a horizontal bar can be seen across those screens in the viewfinder There are two ways of removing the noise bar from the picture depending on the frame frequency of the display For displays with the same frame frequency as the camera for example TV sets use the V shift facility For displays with a higher frame frequency for example computer monitors use the Clean Scan facility Clean Scan To use the Clean Scan function press the Clean Scan button at the front of the camcorder for about two seconds to directly access the variable exposure clean scan function Use the rotary control to change the value and so remove the bar The ranges are from 50 6 to 103 1 for PAL cameras from 61 1 to 151 for NTSC cameras When you are finished shooting the monitor press the Clean Scan button for two seconds to switch off the Clean Scan function Exposure Time returns to its previous non variable setting Note Do not shoot highlights
45. reof are forbidden without express au thority Offenders are liable to the payment of damages All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions 2002 Toute communication ou reproduc tion de ce document toute ex ploitation ou communication de son contenu sont interdites sauf au torisation expresse Tout man quement a cette r gle est illicite et expose son auteur au versement de dommages et int r ts Tous nos droits sont r serv s pour le cas de la d livrance d un mod le d utilit Sous r serve de modification au cours de l volution technique LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Operator s Manual Contents About this Manual cceeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeenaeees ii Introduction lt e lt lt esseeseesexee 1 1 Audio c 77557 eee ee ree ere eres er eae 4 3 TECHNOLOGY san ce enabrbdisditiianuifzseuilgslbottlsggblassljttaesiBt 1 2 SIGOI xxi s6sariacv6erbaaiistobieriivfUBuiilissne 4 3 Smart Card S325 1 3 Video FUNCTIONS ccc c2 cccccrrrrerss 4 4 FGATUTOBS ii 02220022260 021 a 1 4 Viewfinderr LLQ LH HH 4 7 Important Precautions 1 5 Viewfinder Indicators
46. role Digital Camera Head 2 3 1 5 inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1 5 inch viewfinder and microphone holder To mount the 1 5 inch viewfinder proceed as follows a Loosenlocking ring 1 of viewfinder support bracket 2 at the front of the camera handle As seen from the rear of the camera turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle b Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket c Tighten the locking ring 1 by turning it clockwise as seen from rear so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support d Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket 6 atthe top right of the camera e Slide the microphone holder 4 onto the viewfinder and secure with the knurled screw 5 Caution Always fit the microphone holder 4 as it functions as a Safety stop for the viewfinder f To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder fit the eye piece cover 3 to the rubber eyepiece Spare eye piece covers 3922 405 00461 are available at your Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions representative 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 b Slide the viewfinder horizontal
47. rrow gt gt is visible then pressing the Select button brings you one level lower inthe menu system Only five items are visible in each menu Scroll up or down to see any additional items When you first enter a menu other than the MAIN menu the cursor is positioned next to the first item The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one gt Lens type Std Auto Iris On Peak Average 65 Auto iris setp 35 Mom iris setp 50 MENU LENS The LENS menu above shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu and the other items that are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control Leaving the Systems Menu If you are deep within the menu structure follow these steps to leave a If necessary move the cursor to the leftmost column 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 d Press the Select button to leave the System menu This is the recommended way of leaving the System menu If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds This delay can be programmed in the VF menu However when
48. sbe 6 3 Location of Controls and Functions 41 Appendik da eaiciiikieaebilbededadbizs A 1 Power Supply ccccccccccssrsseesey 4 2 List of Abbreviations ca A 2 Security and Access che 4 2 02 38 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 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 Purpose of this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera head It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments With this manual it is possible to discover all the operating features of the camera and so use it to its full potential The manual should be used together with the camera to explore and learn aboutthe many sophisticated control functions available Intended audience This operator s manual can be used by inexperienced camera operators who are newto Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions cameras as well as those who have previous experience of operating cameras The guide is so designed that it can be used as an introduction to those who are new to the camera asa simple procedural guide to those who wish to set up and start shooting immediately and as a reference work to
49. ulate the softly limiting S shaped transfer characteristics of film Digital True Colour Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for compressed highlights reproducing colours faithfully 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 1 2 Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head Introduction 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 e Asanaccess control device to the security settings of the camera e As a storage device for four scene files e As a storage device for two operator files The owner cardis unique to every camera Owner card and camera must have the same serial number The user smart card has two functions e As a storage device for four scene files e As a storage device for two operator files Access control The owner card is used to set the user level There are four user levels present in the camera These restrict access in varying degrees to the operational controls The Appendix indicates which functions are available at each user level The owner card also gives access to a service level refer to the Technical Manual for more information about this level Scene files Both the use
50. ysical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera The mounting of accessories and packing for transport are also explained __Contents Transport Case arosine aa 2 2 S perX Panden saiisine nein eae 2 8 MSHS A A EEE E AAE TE T 2 3 Shoulder Pad lt lt lt lt lt lt s cccccsss 2 9 1 5 inch Viewfinder lt lt s 2 4 Rain and Off use Cover 2 9 1 5 inch Viewfinder Accessories 2 5 ZOOM GCONTIOIS c ixiis6 icoidii na h n na biskeli 2 10 MIGTODHOI 62 222222220ii22xt1s5i123 0320056264362e6 9M662 2 6 T O HT s2 2532666t5a2194 665f91115 216x0g f227E4sEEAgiiy 2 10 Tripod Adapter Plate c 2 7 Assembling the Units Operator s Manual LDK 200 Multi role Digital Camera Head 2 1 Transport Case Documentation Packing inserts Top light Tripod Plate Battery Additional Supplies Itis important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it To do this a transport case LDK 5020 00 is optionally available for the camera lens viewfinder and some accessories The camera is packed in the transport case as shown inthe figure above This ensures that the camerais not damaged during transport Turn the 1 5 inch viewfinder downwards so that it do
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