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Operator’s Manual
Multi-role Digital Camera Head
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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 Digital Camera Head Operator's Manual Contents About this Manual ................................................. ii Introduction ...................................................... 1-1 Security and Access .......................................... 4-2 Technology ........................................................ 1-2 Audio ................................................................. 4-3 Smart Card ........................................................ 1-
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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 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 Technology ........................................................ 1-2 Features ............................................................ 1-4 Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3 I
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Technology The LDK 100 camera is a multi-role digital camera Camera Head Versions head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors. This is a flexible The camera head can be supplied in three different camera that is equally at home in the studio or out on versions depending on the type of sensor required. location in an OB environment. The Frame Transfer CCD sensor version offers Digital Processing superior performance and can handle highlights of up The advanced digital processing of the camera is to 600%. The
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Smart Card Three smart cards are delivered with each camera. Scene files These comprise of two user cards and one owner Both the user card and the owner card allow four card. different scene files to be stored on the card. The recall and storage of a scene file is carried out via the The owner's smart card has three functions: Files 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
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Features 12-bit digital processing with unique software Options programmable video path. Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide easy. dynamic. Transport case. Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour SuperXPander extends the camera's use in studio Knee. and EFP situations. Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, one- matrix assure accurate colour matching. button a
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C e l a rA 1 Clea r Star 4P B 2 ND1/4 SofSt t Focu a r6P sD C 4 3 N ND1 D 1/64 /16 Sm card art VTR Std. Ext. Save File I ris Aux Track er Important Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the Warnings camera take the following precautions into If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover consideration: 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 sp
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1-6 Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head Introduction
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Section 2 Assembling the Units Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accesso- ries can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing for transport are also explained. Contents Transport Case .................................................. 2-2 SuperXPander .................................................... 2-9 Lens ................................................................... 2-3 Local Control Panel
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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 3 5 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 b. Remove the dust protection cap 2 . Always mount the dust protection cap when the c. Slot the lens into the lens mount 3 . lens is not connected to the camera. d. Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the 1 lens in place. When a new
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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 a. Loosen locking ring 1 of viewfinder support bracket Always fit the microphone holder 4 as it functions 2 at the front of the camera handle. (As seen from as a safety stop for the viewfinder. 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 the
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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: comfortable viewing position. A right eye adapter 6 is a. Loosen the locking ring 1 . (As seen from the rear supplied for this purpose. Mount the right eye adapter of the camera, turning the locking ring as follows: counterc
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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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Microphone 5 2 1 6 3 4 7 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 1 of the microphone support bracket Note: 2 on the viewfinder and open. · When longer microphones are used, it is not b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the necessary to place them in the split tube. m
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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 3 against release handle 4 on the tripod adapter plate and hold. 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 4 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
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Shoulder Pad Rain and Off-use Cover 1 To change the position the shoulder pad press and The rain and off-use cover must be used when the 1 hold lever . The shoulder pad can now be moved camera system is in a wet or damp environment. This backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera. protection is necessary for personal safety reasons. Adjust the shoulder pad when all units have been The cover can also be used indoors to protect the mounted so that the best balanced position can be camera
