Using the Camera
The camera is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system switches on the front panel. You have great detail and selection at your disposal when changing all the functions that are available in the camera. Refer to Section 6 - Operating the Menu System - for an explanation of the use of the menu selection structure and the viewfinder text display.
This section describes the operational functions that are available when using the camera via the viewfinder display and the switches at the front. These offer a convenient way of accessing the menu system which provides full control of the camera.
There are a number of steps that must be carried out before satisfactory shots can be obtained:
a.The camera must be set up and powered.
b.The standard settings must be recalled.
c.Adjustments must be made for ambient lighting.
Physical set-up and power supply
Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera as described in Section 2 - Assembling the Units.
Connect the triax cable to the triax connector and the camera operator's headset to the headset socket on the rear panel of the camera. Connect the audio microphone to either the audio socket on the right side of the camera or the socket on the rear. The camera is powered by the base station via the triax cable. Set the power switch on the left side of the camera to the on position.
Operator preferences
With the owner card or the PIN code set the user level. The recommended minimum user level is 1. Setting the camcorder to level 0 is too restrictive for normal circumstances. For full control set the level to 3.
Viewfinder preferences
Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; select markers, message boxes and on- screen display times.
Lens preferences
Set up the lens according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the lens type from two predefined settings; standard or wide angle. Choose and, if necessary, adjust the iris parameters to suit the lens and your personal preferences.
Video preferences
The camera is now ready for use, however, the ambient conditions must now be taken into account and the appropriate adjustments made on the camera:
a.Recall the standards settings.
b.Switch off the colour bar (when on).
c.Select the gain.
d.Select a neutral density optical filter if required.
e.Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the automatic white balance procedure.
f.Select the correct exposure time.
Note
The number of functions available depends on the user level that has been set. Refer to Section 6 for more information on setting the user level.
Operator's Manual LDK 100 Camera Head | Shooting |