Technicolor - Thomson mkiiLDK 23hs, LDK 23HS, LDK 23HS MKII manual Viewfinder Indicators

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Viewfinder Indicators

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aspect ratio 4:3

MENU BATT REC TAPE RE

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aspect ratio 16:9

SAVE MENU BATT REC TAPE ND RE

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1Top indicators BATT Function disabled.

REC This red indicator lights to indicate that the

camera is on-air. It flashes when any irregularity in the recording system occurs (function depends on the type of recorder).

TAPE Yellow, when in triax (remote) mode: ISO- indication.

RE This green indicator lights when the range extender is selected or toggles when a call switch is used.

2Safe area marker

Indicates the safe area which represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimal area which will be seen on a TV-set.

3Centre marker

This cross marks the centre of the picture.

4Cadre marker

These dotted white lines represent the limits of the 16:9 picture in the 4:3 mode and the limits of the 4:3 picture in the 16:9 mode. The area outside the cadre will be cut off when the picture is displayed on a monitor with an other format. The dotted lines can be switched to a low contrast area, see Installation Manual.

5Bottom indicators

The following green indicators light when:

- gain is -

+ gain is +

++ gain is ++

AW2 colour temperature stored in memory position 2 is selected

AW1 colour temperature stored in memory position 1 is selected

3,2 colour temperature of 3200 K is selected

5,6 colour temperature of 5600 K is selected

6Zoom indication

Indicates the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in or out. This indicator only works when the zoom signal is available from the lens.

7Focus indication

Indicates where the lens has been focused. This indicator only works when the focus signal is available from the lens.

8Zebra pattern

This diagonal line pattern warns the operator that the area affected has risen above a predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value. Level and range are selectable via the menu control system.

9Iris indication

Indicates the diafragm position. This indicator only works when the iris signal is available from the lens.

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Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions

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Contents Operator’s Manual Declaration of Conformity Introduction About this Manual Purpose of this manualIntended audience Structure of this manualSection Introduction Technology Features Important Precautions Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder Section Assembling the UnitsTransport Case Lens Inch Viewfinder Mounting the optional 1.5-inch viewfinderPositioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder Wide angle ocular Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinderAnti-misting Optic Other viewfinders Inch viewfinderMicrophone Camera Tripod Rain and Off-use Cover SuperXpander Shoulder Pad ScriptboardTop Light Section Configurations High speed system compatibilitySingle camera triax mode CPULDK Multiple camera modeLDK 23HS mkII High Speed Recording MCP LDK4609CPUHigh speed system compatibility = 23 HS mkII operationRequired Software Configurations Minimum configuration series 9000 partsTwo-wire Data Control Bus Other Control FeaturesPrivate Data Analogue Ch0-Ch1Output signals Video RoutingMain video path Viewfinder videoAudio path Audio/Intercom RoutingIntercom Page Section Location of Controls and Functions Power Supply Power indicatorLens connector Triaxial cable connectorVideo Functions VTR switch Vertical Shift switch V-ShiftClean Scan button CLS Colour Temperature switch Col. tempViewfinder connector External video output connectorExternal signal selection switch Viewfinder signal selection switchOn-air indicators red On-air indicator switch Call switchOn-air / ISO indicators red / yellow Zebra switch On-air indicators Text switch On-air indicator switchViewfinder Indicators Data connector Control FunctionsRotary control Standard File buttonAudio / Intercom Intercom routing switch Headset Programme volume controlHeadset Engineering volume control Headset Production volume controlTeleprompter output connector Script Light connectorAuxiliary connector Tracker connectorTriple scan Serial Digital video outputs CPU output FunctionsNormal Scan Serial Digital video outputs Page Section Shooting Standard settings Using the CameraPhysical set-up and power supply Gain selection Colour BarGain dB 0 111 Colour temperature selection Optical filter selectionClr Filter3 4 331 3k2 5k6 Ctemp 7k5 aw1 aw2 112Auto-White Balance Clean ScanAutowh Win Triple Scan Mode Artificial light conditionsStandard Camera FieldPresets for artificial lighting conditions Operators Manual LDK 23HS mkII HS Camera System Shooting Section Operating the Menu System Introduction Systems Menu Entering the Systems menuFinding your way Leaving the Systems MenuMaking changes Undoing changesMenu Structure Menu numbersMenu Install Features FilesPage Appendix Contents Appendix Menu Structure OperateMenu Def Available if ExplanationSetup1 Menu Available Choices Def Available if ExplanationSetup2 00-99 RE & Shading On Range Extender Offset RedVf/Lens G,BInstall CPUFiles DiagnList of Menu Functions Function Path in MenuPIP

LDK 23hs, LDK 23HS, LDK 23HS MKII, mkiiLDK 23hs specifications

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