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Operator’s Manual
LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii
LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii LDK 23hs mkii
High Speed Camera System
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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: EN60065 : Safety EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) 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 Thi
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LDK 23HS MkII Portable EFP - Studio High Speed Camera system Operator's Manual Contents About this Manual ................................................. ii Introduction ...................................................... 1-1 Monitoring Functions .......................................... 4-5 Technology ........................................................ 1-2 Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-7 Features ..............................................
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About this Manual This Operator's Manual is part of a complete Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions documentation set for the camera system which also This section shows the physical location of the controls includes an Installation and Service Manual. and connectors on the camera system. These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a Purpose of this manual quick reference guide to the operation of a particular The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed aspect
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Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 23HS mkII camera system and how this translates into a practical, useable camera system. It lists the main features of the camera system and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it. Contents Technology ........................................................ 1-2 Important Precautions ........................................ 1-4 Features ..........................................................
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Technology The LDK 23HS mkII is a lightweight EFP/Studio high Advanced Triax Features speed camera system which uses 2/3" frame transfer The Triax system allows remote control of camera up sensors with Dynamic Pixel Management (DPM). to a distance of 800 meters (1000 meter with minor performance degration). The Triax system uses YUV Super Slow Motion transmission. Unique live slow motion capability. The LDK 23 HS mkII scans at three time the normal rate. Instead of The communication facilities
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Features Triple speed scanning for superb slow motion replay. Instant replay through almost any disk based slow- motion system. Various preset settings for artificial light conditions ensure a slow motion picture without pulsing light effects. 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 wide angle convertors required. Simple no-compromise swi
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Important Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the LDK 23HS mkII camera take the following precautions into consideration: Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a raincover must be used to protect it. 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 ex
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Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera system and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera system. The mounting of accessories and packing for transport is also explained. Contents Transport Case .................................................. 2-2 Camera Tripod ................................................. 2-10 Lens ................................................................... 2-3 Rain and
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Transport Case THS 1368 It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it. To do this, a transport case is available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories. The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. This ensures that the camera is not damaged during transport. Do not forget to secure the straps around the items to keep them in place. 2-2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units
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HIGH SPEED LDK23HS LDK23HS mk II SUPER SLOW MOTION Lens 1 2 6 5 4 3 THS1370 To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as Caution follows: Do not attach a lens weighting more a. Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the than 5 kg to the camera without a support. unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. b. Remove the dust protection cap (2). Caution c. Slot the lens into the lens mount (3). Do not attach a lens to the Viewfinder d. Turn the lens locking ring (1) clockwise to lock
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HIGH SPEED LDK23HS mk II SUPER SLOW MOTION 1.5-inch Viewfinder Mounting the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder 1 2 4 THS 1372 5 3 To mount the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed Note as follows: When dismounting the viewfinder push in retaining a. Loosen retaining screw (1) of viewfinder support clip (5) on the slide to remove the viewfinder from bracket (2) at the front of the camera handle. the support bracket (2). b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket. c. Tighten the suppo
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Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder 2 3 1 5 THS 1374 4 The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your requirements: a. Loosen the support bracket retaining screw (1). b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position. c. Tighten the support bracket retaining screw (1). The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be rotated vertically. The length of the eyepiece tube (2) can also be adjusted by loosening securing lever (3) and mov
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Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder 1 The front-back position of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your requirements: a. Loosen the viewfinder front-to-back positioning lever (1). b. Slide de viewfinder longitudinally to the most convient position for viewing. c. Tighten the viewfinder front-back posititioning lever (1). 2-6 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units
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Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder Wide angle ocular Anti-misting Optic 2 3 1 3 2 1 If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for If the camera is used in damp conditions or if the example when you use the camera in the hand-held viewfinder picture is obscured by condensation on the position, it is recommended that you fit the Wide Angle eyepiece, it is recommended that you fit the Anti- Ocular LDK 6108/10. To fit a wide angle eyepiece misting Optic LDK 6108/90 in front of t
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HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED LDK23HS LDK23HS mk II mk II SUPER SLO SUPER SLOW MO W MOTION TION Other viewfinders 5-inch viewfinder 3 1 2 In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch viewfinder LDK 4309/15/16/55/56 is used instead of the 1.5-inch viewfinder. The 5-inch viewfinder is mounted in the slot (1) at the top-rear of the camera head. The viewfinder cable is connected to the viewfinder connector (2) at the right side of the camera. The cable is placed in the clips (3). For full infor
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02 01 Microphone 1 2 3 THS 1379 To attach a microphone, the LDK 8330/00 for example, to the camera proceed as follows: a. Loosen the retaining screw (1) of the microphone support bracket (2) on the viewfinder and open. b. Place the microphone into the support bracket (2). c. Close the bracket and tighten the microphone bracket retaining screw (1). d. Connect the microphone cable to audio connector 1 or 2 at the rear of the camera. e. Clip the microphone cable into the slot (3) in the handle of t
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PHILIPS PHILIPS Camera Tripod 3 2 1 1 2 To mount the optional tripod adapter LDK 5031/00 clicks into place. onto the tripod and the camera onto the tripod adapter To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as proceed as follows: follows: a. Secure the tripod adapter (1) to the tripod wedge a. Press the red locking lever (1) against release plate using the screws supplied with the tripod. handle (2) on the tripod adapter and hold. Screws with threads of 3/8 inch, M4 or M8 can be b. Pull the rel
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CLS Rain and Off-use Cover T The rain and off-use cover LDK 6989/00 must be used when the camera system is in a 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. Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23
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SuperXpander THS 1383 The SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK 23HS mkII 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. Refer to the User's Guide of the large lens adapter for more information on mounting the camera and other units to the large lens adapter as well as information on the additional functions of
