RCA LDK 8000 manual Features, SuperXPander, TriaxHD Base Station, TriaxHD high-speed Base Station

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

TriaxHD Base Station

The TriaxHD Base Station, as well as providing high definition outputs, optionally offers simultaneous high-end SDTV outputs. This facilitates a gradual and managed transition from SDTV to HDTV.

TriaxHD high-speed Base Station

The SportCam when used together with TriaxHD high-speed Base Station provides a digital dual-phase high-speed output. This 2x SDI connection can be supplied to an external disk recorder to obtain exceptional slow motion playback performance.

1.1.9 SuperXPander

The optional avaiable SuperXpander together with the 7-inch HD high resolution viewfinder turns the portable Triax camera into a full-featured studio camera for studio and EFP situations.

1.2Features

Ultimate flexibility with HD-DPM+ ™ CCD sensors, offering native switchability between the interlaced 1080i and true progressive 1080p high definition digital cinematography formats.

The CCDs have 9.2 million pixels, with 1920 (H) x 4320 (V) effective picture elements.

Frame Transfer technology ensures no smear.

14-bit A-to-D and more than 22-bit digital processing with unique software programmable video path.

Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide dynamic range.

Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour Knee.

Variable gain control and variable colour temperature.

Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital matrix assure accurate colour matching.

Fluorescent light matrix.

Digital gamma with unique standard preset values and highest accuracy.

Digital detail with an extensive range of parameters.

Advanced detail correction includes two automatic skin settings.

Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels, black shading and video levels - no set-up time required.

Digital contrast with standard black stretch and black press.

International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.

Optical servo-controlled four-position neutral density filter wheel.

Optical servo-controlled effect filter wheel with soft focus, four-point star and six-point star filters.

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LDK 8000 HDTV camera system User’s Guide (v3.0)

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Contents LDK 8000 Hdtv camera system Standard version WorldCam version SportCam versionDeclaration of Conformity FCC Class a StatementCopyright TrademarksTable of contents Operating instructions Menu structure and contents LDK 8000 Hdtv camera system User’s Guide End-of-life product recycling Important information LDK 8000 Hdtv camera system User’s Guide Triax cable systems Galvanic separationBase Station earthing Precautions Mains lead wiring for UK usersIntroduction TechnologyHD sensors Digital processingFocus assist Film-like characteristicsStandard version Advanced TriaxHD features Features SuperXPanderTriaxHD Base Station TriaxHD high-speed Base StationIntroduction Accessories Installation Packing/unpackingTransport case Transport caseMounting a lens 2-inch viewfinder Mounting viewfinder and microphone holderPositioning the viewfinder Viewfinder positioningWide angle eyepiece Viewfinder accessoriesLeft eye adapter Mounting a microphone Microphone mountingTripod adapter plate Adjusting the shoulder pad Shoulder padAttaching an adapter 10. Attaching an adapterConfigurations TriaxHD modeMultiple TriaxHD cameras with C2IP network Multiple HD cameras with C2IP network controlCamera with TriaxHD adapter and SuperXpander Camera with SuperXpander and TriaxHD adapterSportCam with high-speed Base Station Standard and WorldCam versions Local modeSportCam version Triax cable lengths Camera head controls and connectors Location of controlsCamera head controls front-left Camera head controls TriaxHD adapter controls and connectors TriaxHD adapter controlsTriaxHD adapter connector location Viewfinder controls and indicators Viewfinder controlsUsing the camera Switching on the powerOperating instructions Controlling the cameraSystem Menu Entering the System menuFinding your way Main menuMaking changes Leaving the System MenuUndoing changes Assigning functions to buttons Side panelFront LensLDK 8000 Standard version Video acquisition modesLDK 8000 SportCam version LDK 8000 WorldCam version Tally indicators Viewfinder preferencesViewfinder picture quality Video level indicationViewfinder markers FocussingLens preferences Lens typeAuto iris Extended irisLens indicators in the viewfinder Precision focusStandard settings Video preferencesTest signal Gain selectionOptical filter selection Symbol GainVariable gain Colour temperature selection Selecting the colour temperatureVariable colour temperature Auto-white balanceAwhite OK 3700K Exposure time Selecting the exposure timeShooting screens Clean scanVertical shift V-shift Black stretch Reverse scanAuto skin detail Powering the camera Controls on the TriaxHD adapterViewfinder display signal Selecting monitoring signalsOutput monitoring signal Using audio Audio channelAudio channel Production intercom volume control selection Intercom microphone routing switchIntercom headset volume controls IntercomTracker tally signal CommunicationCall button Data channelManaging files Scene filesOperator files Standard filesDisable camera User levelsCustomer standard files Selecting the user levelAccess and Security Camera cardsScene files Operator filesCamera card slot Access controlPIN code Menu structure and contents VF menu structure Lens menu structure Video menu structure ARDInstall menu structure Triax version File menu structure Diagnostics menu structure Service menu structureRefer to the next chapter for the menu contents Security menu structureMenu contents Indicator shows the zoom range of the lens Lens menu Lens menu Values Description Level FileVideo menu Video menu user Values Description Level FileNAM Menu structure and contents Menu structure and contents Install menu Install user Values Description Level FileTurns high-pass filter for audio channel 1 on SW1 PROD, ENG Files menu Files menu user Values Description LevelSecurity menu Security menu user Values Description Level FileDiagnostics menu Diagnostics menu user Values Description Level FileDisplays the firmware status of the selected Service menu Service menu user Values Description Level FileMenu structure and contents Connectors Camera connectorsViewfinder connector 2 VF/Mon connectorAudio microphone connector Lens connector5 RS232 serial connector Connectors on the TriaxHD adapter Triax connector Viewfinder / External video output connectorHD SDI B connector HD SDI a connectorAudio microphone 2 connector Audio microphone 1 connectorIntercom headset connector DC power input socket DC power and tally output socketScript light power supply socket Input voltage must not exceed +17 VdcTeleprompter output / Reference input connector Tracker communications connectorAuxiliary connector 18. Auxiliary connector104 Specifications Specifications for LDKSpecifications for LDK 5860 TriaxHD adapter Dimensions Dimensions108