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Operator’s Manual
LDK 5400 LDK 5400 LDK 5400
LDK 5400 LDK 5400
Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series
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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 100 Triax Multi-role Camera Operator's Manual Contents About this Manual ................................................. ii Introduction ...................................................... 1-1 Monitoring Functions .......................................... 4-7 Technology ........................................................ 1-2 Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-9 Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3 Viewfinder I
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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 which also includes This section shows the physical location of the controls a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual. and connectors on the camera. These are grouped according to their function so as to provide a quick Purpose of this manual reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed of the
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Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 Triax camera and how this translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that must be taken into account when using it. Contents Technology ........................................................ 1-2 Features ............................................................ 1-4 Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3 Important
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Technology The LDK 100 Triax camera combines a multi-role signal to noise over the maximum cable length. The digital camera head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors with chroma key quality is excellent as the primary colours a triax adapter. The result is a flexible camera that is do not have to be derived. Teleprompt and viewfinder equally at home in the studio or out on location in an signals maintain high performance even with long OB environment. cable lengths. Digital Processing The communication fa
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Smart Card Three smart cards are delivered with each camera. Both the user card and the owner card allow four These comprise of two user cards and one owner card. different scene files to be stored on the card. The recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files The owner's smart card has three functions: menu of the menu system. A scene file contains As an access control device to the security settings information relating to the video settings. of the camera. As a storage d
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Features 12-bit digital processing with unique software Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 2,400 programmable video path. meters (7,875 feet). Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide Full camera control via the Series 9000 Universal dynamic. Camera Control System. Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour Two-wire or four-wire intercom to international Knee. standards. Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital matrix assure accurate colour mat
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Important Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the camera Warnings take the following precautions into consideration: 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 Avoid very damp places. If the protects it according to safety specification EN60529 environment is wet or damp a rain up to level IPX2 (spraying water). cover must be used to protect the unit. FCC Clas
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1-6 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Introduction
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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 are also explained. Contents Transport Case .................................................. 2-2 Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-9 Lens ................................................................... 2-3 SuperXPander ..........
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Transport Case Documentation Packing inserts Top light Tripod Plate Battery Additional Supplies It is important to protect your camera against damage Turn the 1.5-inch viewfinder downwards so that it when transporting it. To do this, a transport case does not protrude above the top of the camera. (LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories. Several foam packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be packed The c
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Lens 1 2 4 bts1009 5 3 To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as Do not attach a lens weighting more than follows: 5 kg to the camera without a support. a. Ensure that the lens locking ring 1 is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. Note 2 Always mount the dust protection cap when the b. Remove the dust protection cap . lens is not connected to the camera. c. Slot the lens into the lens mount 3 . 1 d. Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the When a new lens is fitted
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1.5-inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder 2 1 5 4 3 To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: Caution 1 Always fit the microphone holder 4 as it functions a. Loosen locking ring of viewfinder support bracket 2 as a safety stop for the viewfinder. 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.) f. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when b. Slide th
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Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder Right eye adapter 1 6 2 8 9 3 10 5 4 7 When wearing headphones it may be necessary to The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted move the viewfinder further to the left to obtain a more as follows to suit your requirements: 6 1 comfortable viewing position. A right eye adapter is a. Loosen the locking ring . (As seen from the rear supplied for this purpose. Mount the right eye adapter of the camera, turning the locking ring as follows: counter
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1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapter 1 1 4 3 2 3 2 If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for A left eye adapter is optionally available (LDK 5390/10) example, when you use the camera in the hand-held to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye. position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00). Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera, attach the left eye adapter 1 to the viewfinder and
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Other Viewfinders Zoom Controls 1 1 2 In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch 1 An optional zoom control unit can be mounted on the viewfinder (LDK 5310) is used instead of the 1.5-inch carrying handle. The three available versions for different viewfinder. types of lens are: - LDK 6113 / 16 for Fujinon. The 5-inch viewfinder is mounted in the quick mount - LDK 6113 / 26 for Canon. shoe 1 at the top-rear of the camera head. Slide the - LDK 6113 / 36 for Angenieux. viewfinder foot
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Microphone 5 2 1 6 3 7 4 To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the systems menu. Refer to Section 6 for more information camera proceed as follows: on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level. a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw of the microphone support bracket Note: 1 on the viewfinder and open. · When longer microphones are used, it is not 2 b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the necessary to place them in the split tube.
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Tripod Adapter Plate 1 5 3 4 2 To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as 5030/00 is delivered as standard) must first be attached follows: to the tripod. a Press the red locking lever against release 3 handle on the tripod adapter plate and hold. 4 Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount b. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera . the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod c. Pull the release handl
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SuperXPander Local Control Panel The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK The optional Local Control Panel, the LCP100 for the 100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP LDK 100 series (LDK5201/00), allows the operator to situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses control the camera remotely. The LCP 100 controls and a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the camera. the Iris, the Master Black, and black and white painting. Additional facilities provided include a utility powe
