Page 4 - ii; About this Manual; Purpose of this manual; The manual is divided into six sections and an appendix:
ii Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 02.38.2 About this Manual This operator's manual is part of a completedocumentation set for the camera which also includesa Technical Manual, and a Service Manual. Purpose of this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed...
Page 5 - precautions that must be taken into account when using it.; Section 1
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 1-1 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...
Page 6 - Technology; Frame Transfer DPM sensor
1-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Introduction Technology The LDK 200 camera is a multi-role digital camerahead using 2/3-inch CCD sensors. This flexible camerahead is equally at home in the studio or out on locationin an OB environment. Frame Transfer DPM sensor The Fra...
Page 7 - Smart Card; Access control; U s e r c a r d
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 1-3 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:• As an access control device to the security settingsof the camera....
Page 8 - Features; Fluorescent light matrix; Options; Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy.
1-4 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Introduction Features • 3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure novertical smear. • DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontalpixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the samenumber of vertical lines in both formats. No changein...
Page 9 - WARNINGS; If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a; Important Precautions
Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 1-5 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...
Page 11 - for transport are also explained.; Section 2
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-1 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 expla...
Page 12 - Transport Case
2-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units Transport Case It is important to protect your camera against damagewhen transporting it. To do this, a transport case(LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera,lens, viewfinder and some accessories. The ca...
Page 13 - Lens; Caution
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-3 bts1009 1 2 3 4 5 Lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed asfollows:a. Ensure that the lens locking ring ( 1 ) is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise. b. Remove the dust protection cap ( 2 ) ....
Page 15 - Wide angle eyepiece
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-5 Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapter 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, forexample, when you use the camera in the hand-heldposition, it is recommended th...
Page 16 - Microphone
2-6 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to thecamera proceed as follows: a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw (1) of the microphone support bracket (2) on the ...
Page 17 - Tripod Adapter Plate; CAUTION
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-7 Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/64 D 4 Tripod Adapter Plate 1 2 3 4 5 To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate(LDK 530/00 is delivered as standard) must first beattached...
Page 18 - SuperXPander; POWER; DIGI
2-8 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units SuperXPander POWER 21 DIGI The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for theLDK 100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFPsituations. This adapter allows larger studio lensesand a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the...
Page 19 - Note; . The shoulder pad can now be moved; Rain and Off-use Cover
Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 2-9 The rain and off-use cover must be used when thecamera system is in a wet or damp environment. Thisprotection is necessary for personal safety reasons.The cover can also be used indoors to protect thecamera when it i...
Page 20 - Top Light
2-10 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Assembling the Units Top Light Zoom Controls Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/64 D 4 Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/6 4 D 4 1 2 1 2 3 1 To mount a top light ( 1...
Page 21 - Section 3
Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 3-1 The LDK 200 is a multi-role camera head and this section describes how it can be used on locationor in a studio environment. Information is also provided on the main video and audio signal pathsthrough the camera head. Sec...
Page 22 - Basic Configurations
3-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Configurations In this mode the camera is connected to a base stationvia a Triax adapter and cable. Remote control of thecamera is achieved by a remote control panel of theSeries 9000 Control System. This can be an operational control pa...
Page 23 - of a particular aspect of the camera.; Section 4
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 4-1 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 partic...
Page 24 - Security and Access; Smart card slot; Only use an original Thomson camera card.; Power Supply; Power switch; The power switch has two positions:
4-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/64 D 4 Security and Access 1 Smart card slot Insert your smart card into this slot with the chip on thecard facing the front of the ...
Page 25 - Audio; Audio microphone connector front; Intercom; Headset Production volume control
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 4-3 Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/64 D 4 Audio Audio microphone connector front Balanced input connector for a high quality microphone.A phantom power supply (48V) fo...
Page 26 - Video Functions; Filter switches; Extended Iris button
4-4 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/64 D 4 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 8 Video Functions Filter switches Rotate these two switches to move the optical filterwheels. The oute...
Page 27 - three memory positions:
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 4-5 Std Scene File button The standard scene file button is a momentary buttonwhich, when pressed for two seconds, recalls thestandard scene file video values. These values do nottake effect immediately if ...
Page 28 - Exposure Time switch; - enables the exposure to be varied; VTR Start button
4-6 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions Exposure Time switch This up/down momentary switch gives a choice ofeight exposure time settings. These are: Nom. - nominal setting Var. - enables the exposure to be varied Crt - for shooting sync-locke...
Page 29 - Viewfinder
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 4-7 Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Zebra switch This switch disables (OFF position) or enables thezebra pattern in the viewfinder which indicates highvideo levels. Values for the zebra function are selectedin the...
Page 30 - Viewfinder Indicators
4-8 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Location of Controls and Functions ND/RE BATT TAPE REC ++ + - ! AW2 AW1 FL 7.5 5.6 3.2 Viewfinder Indicators 4 5 10 2 1 3 7 9 11 Gain indicators The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows: - Gain is - (-3 or -6dB) + Gain is +...
Page 31 - Control Functions
Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 4-9 Clear Clear A 1 Star 4P ND1/4 B 2 Star 6P ND 1/16 C 3 Soft focus ND 1/64 D 4 Control Functions The system menus are displayed in the viewfinder.There are two controls at the front of the camera thatallo...
Page 33 - display and the switches at the front to control the camera.; Section 5
Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 5-1 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. Section 5 Shooting Contents Using the Camera ...................................
Page 34 - Using the Camera; automatic white balance procedure.
5-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Shooting Using the Camera The camera is operated via the viewfinder text displayand the control system switches on the front panel.You have great detail and selection at your disposalwhen changing all the functions that are available int...
Page 35 - Standard settings
Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 5-3 Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are notset to unusual values, a standard file has been definedthat contains the default values for most videofunctions. The table in the Appendix lists the valuesthat...
Page 36 - Optical filter selection
5-4 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Shooting Optical filter selection A neutral density filter and a special effect filter can beplaced in the path of the optical signal to modify theincoming light. The filters are selected via the filterswitches at the top-front of the ca...
Page 37 - Colour temperature selection; b. Press once on the white balance switch at the front
Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 5-5 Colour temperature selection Auto-White Balance AWHITE: window AWHITE: running AWHITE OK: 3700K For true colour reproduction the ambient lightingconditions must be compensated for by selecting avalue for the colour temperature. ...
Page 38 - Shooting Screens; Clean Scan; Do not shoot highlights in the clean scan mode as; CRT Exposure
5-6 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Shooting Shooting Screens Exposure Time Sometimes when shooting TVs or computer monitorsa horizontal bar can be seen across those screens inthe viewfinder. There are two ways of removing thenoise bar from the picture depending on the fra...
Page 39 - ods of function selection are also explained.; Section 6
Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 6-1 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 ...
Page 41 - Systems Menu; Leaving the Systems Menu; Entering the Systems menu
Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 6-3 Systems Menu Menu off exec VFLensVideoInstall FilesSecurityDiagnosticsService MENU: MAIN - Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu. - Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that youwere in before the curre...
Page 42 - Menu Structure; an analogue value (variable from 00 to 99); Undoing changes
6-4 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Operating the Menu System Systems Menu Menu Structure Access to the functions on these menus is determinedby the user level that has been set. The menus are asfollows: Main (top) menuThe top menu gives access to the other menus. VF menuT...
Page 43 - Security Menu for Owner's Access; An owner card is linked to the serial number of the; User Levels
Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head 6-5 Systems Menu Security Menu for Owner's Access The Security menu provides restricted access tospecial set-up and security features of the camera. Access to this menu requires the owner's unique smartcard for the ...
Page 44 - Files Menu Features
6-6 Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head Operating the Menu System Systems Menu Files Menu Features A user of the LDK 200 camera can have access to 15different files. This number can be extended by usingadditional scene file smart cards. The Files menu isused to recall and stor...
Page 45 - Appendix
Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head A-1 Appendix Contents List of Abbreviations ......................................... A-2
Page 46 - Abbreviation; List of Abbreviations
A-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 Camera Head Appendix Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning List of Abbreviations adap adapter agc automatic gain control awb automatic white balance bal balance cam camera ch channel cont contour ctemp colour temperature ctl control track longitudinal cus customer d...
