Technicolor - Thomson 5400LDK About this Manual, Purpose of this manual, Intended audience

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About this Manual

This operator's manual is part of a complete documentation set for the camera which also includes a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual.

Purpose of this manual

The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 100 Multi-role Camera equipped with an LDK 5400 Triax Adapter. It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments. With this manual it is possible to discover all the operating features of the camera and so use it to its full potential. The manual should be used together with the camera to explore and learn about the many sophisticated control functions available.

Intended audience

This operator's manual can be used by inexperienced camera operators who are new to Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions cameras as well as those who have previous experience of operating cameras. The guide is so designed that it can be used as an introduction to those who are new to the camera, as a simple procedural guide to those who wish to set-up and start shooting immediately, and as a reference work to be consulted as required during the long life of the camera.

Structure of this manual

The manual is divided into six sections and an appendix:

Section 1: Introduction

This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 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.

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 is also explained.

Section 3: Configurations

The LDK 100 is a multi-functional camera and this section describes the various ways that it can be used. Information on the cables, control panels and the control bus is also provided as is information on the main video and audio signal paths through the system.

Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions

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 particular aspect of the camera.

Section 5: Shooting

This section contains information on the practical use of the camera using the viewfinder display and the switches to control the camera.

Section 6: Operating the Menu System

Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the structure of the control system.

Appendix

The appendix contains a list of the menu functions available on the camera.

Camera versions

Throughout the manual [FT] refers to functions that are only available for Frame Transfer cameras. [IT] refers to functions that are only available for Interline Transfer cameras.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Declaration of Conformity LDK 100 Triax Multi-role Camera Operators Manual Contents About this Manual Purpose of this manualIntended audience Structure of this manualSection Introduction Technology Access control Smart CardScene files Operator filesFeatures Important Precautions FCC Class a StatementPage Section Assembling the Units Transport Case Lens Inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holderPositioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder Right eye adapterInch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapterOther Viewfinders Zoom ControlsMicrophone Tripod Adapter Plate Local Control Panel SuperXPanderShoulder Pad Rain and Off-use CoverScript board Top LightSection Configurations Basic Configurations OCPSection Location of Controls and Functions Power Supply Power on indicatorCircuit breaker button Breaker Input voltage must not exceed 17 Vdc Triax cable socketSecurity and Access Smart card slotBlack Stretch switch Video FunctionsColour Temperature selector White Bal Colour Bars switch BarsGain selection switch Clean Scan buttonVTR Start button Vertical Shift switch V-ShiftStd File button Monitoring Functions Tally switch Tally indicators red Viewfinder Viewfinder Indicators Audio microphone connector rear AudioIntercom routing switch Headset Production volume controlHeadset Programme volume control Headset Engineering volume controlLens Video Install Files Security Diagnostics Service System Menu Select switchControl Functions System Menu Rotary controlAuxilary Functions Script Light connectorCall button Section Shooting Using the Camera Standard settings Smart-TouchColour Bar Gain selectionColour temperature selection Auto-White BalanceShooting Screens Clean ScanCRT Exposure FT EVR Enhanced Vertical Resolution IT Exposure TimePage Section Using the Menu System System Menu On/Off Rotary Control Selection button Systems Menu Entering the Systems menuFinding your way Leaving the Systems MenuUndoing changes Making changesMenu Structure Security Menu for Owners Access User LevelsRun Hours PIN CodeFiles Menu Features Install Menu FeaturesAppendix Contents Appendix System Menu Structure Main MenuVF Menu Lens Menu Video Menu Gain KneeGamma MatrixShading Install Menu LDK 5411 Betacam Adapter Intercom Install Menu LDK 5400 Triax AdapterAudio Install Menu LDK 5430 Triax Adapter Tracker Channel TP/Aux videoProg Channel Files Menu Installed Level Security MenuCustomer files Green ButtonDiagnostics Menu Service Menu List of System Menu Functions Function Path in MenuMCP List of Abbreviations Abbreviation MeaningOperators Manual LDK 5400 Camerahead Software Status