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User’s Guide
3922 496 30571 November 2007 v3.0
LDK 8000 HDTV camera system
Standard version
WorldCam version
SportCam version
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Declaration of Conformity We, Grass Valley 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: - EN60950 : Safety - EN55103-1: EMC (Emission) - EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity) following the provisions of: a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC FCC Class A Statement This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not install
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Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 1.1.1 HD sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.1.2 Digital processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.1.3 Film-like characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5 – Operating instructions 5.1 Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 5.1.1 Switching on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 5.1.2 Controlling the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 5.2 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.10 User levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 5.10.1 Selecting the user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 5.11 Access and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 5.11.1 Camera cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8.2 Specifications for LDK 5860 TriaxHD adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 8.2.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 6 LDK 8000 HDTV camera system User’s Guide (v3.0)
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End-of-life product recycling Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local agencies. Grass Vall
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Important information Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed. Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, verify the proper functioning of the protective earth lead. Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. The a
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Warnings To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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). To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disco
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Triax cable systems Only connect a Triax cable from the same LDK camera family to the unit. Do not allow system earth currents to exceed 1.5A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or 0.2A in other cable shields. To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system, galvanically separate the power earth connection of equipment connected to the camera from the camera earth. It is strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to connect a camera to a base
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Base Station earthing The rear of the unit has two separate screw terminals for protective earth (PE) and video earth (VE). These are normally connected by a metal strap. VE Metal strap PE The protective earth terminal is internally connected to the protective earth conductor of the power cable. In normal circumstances the connection between the protective earth and the video earth should not be broken. If required, the central earth connection wire of the studio can be connected to termi
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Precautions To ensure 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. � Do not allo
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Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Technology The LDK 8000 is a high definition multi-standard, multi-format digital camera head using + three 2/3-inch HD-DPM ™ sensors. The camera head can be combined with the TriaxHD adapter for a flexible camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on location. The SportCam version can capture true progressive HD images, natively, in multiple formats and frame rates. It supports 2x high-speed acquisition at either 100 Hz or 119.88
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1.3 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 compressed highlights, reproducing colours faithfully, even overexposed skin tones. Digital contrast circuitry provides a black stretch function for more detail in black a
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1.7 WorldCam version The WorldCam version provides, in addition to the Standard version formats, digital cinematography formats in 1080p and 720p, which give an impression of motion comparable to film cameras running at identical speeds. The WorldCam also provides convenient built-in frame-rate conversions for easy connection to existing HD peripherals, offering possibilities for cost-effective monitoring and recording combined with the motion portrayal of film c
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Chapter 1 - Introduction TriaxHD Base Station The TriaxHD Base Station, as well as providing high definition outputs, optionally offers simultaneous high-end SDTV outputs. This facilitates a gradual and managed transition from SDTV to HDTV. TriaxHD high-speed Base Station The SportCam when used together with TriaxHD high-speed Base Station provides a digital dual-phase high-speed output. This 2x SDI connection can be supplied to an external disk recorder to obtain exceptional slow motion pl
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Chapter 1 - Introduction � 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 captu
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.3 Accessories Xpander LDK 4489 SuperXpander LDK 4488 7” viewfinder support LDK 6517 HD/HS Triax Repeater LDK 4800 2” viewfinder HDTV LDK 5302/60 5” viewfinder HDTV LDK 5305/01 7” viewfinder HDTV LDK 4021 Wide Angle adapter for 2” viewfinder LDK 5390/00 Left eye adapter for 2” viewfinder LDK 5390/10 Sunhood for 5” viewfinder LDK 6992/02 Raincover for camera with 5” viewfinder LDK 5021/05 Tripod plate LDK 5031/10 Headset dynamic XLR-5 double muff LDK 8111/37 Headset dyn
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Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Packing/unpacking Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the units have been checked mechanically and electrically. The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top. Remove the cushioning material and lift out the contents. Th
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Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2 Transport case It is 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. Figure 2-1. Transport case documentation packing inserts top light tripod plate power supply additional supplies The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport. Turn t
