RCA LDK 8000 manual Operating instructions, Using the camera, Switching on the power

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Chapter 5 - Operating instructions

Chapter 5

Operating instructions

5.1Using the camera

Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera. Attach the triax cable or supply the adapter with power.

5.1.1Switching on the power

1.On the Base Station set the master power switch to the on position (I). The green power light lights.

2.Set the camera Power switch of the camera to the on position .

3.Allow a few moments for the camera to perform a self-test and for the system to establish communications.

☞Note

To switch the camera to stand-by, set the Power switch of the camera to the position.

5.1.2Controlling the camera

There are several ways of controlling the camera:

•Using an MCP 400 connected to the C2IP network.

•Using an OCP 400 connected to the C2IP network or Base Station.

•Using the switches on the camera itself.

•Using the menu system to select functions.

☞Note

If you cannot access some camera functions or you wish to restrict access, refer to “Access and Security” on page 69.

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

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Contents Standard version WorldCam version SportCam version LDK 8000 Hdtv camera systemFCC Class a Statement Declaration of ConformityCopyright 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 Galvanic separation Triax cable systemsBase Station earthing Mains lead wiring for UK users PrecautionsTechnology IntroductionHD sensors Digital processingStandard version Film-like characteristicsFocus assist Advanced TriaxHD features SuperXPander FeaturesTriaxHD Base Station TriaxHD high-speed Base StationIntroduction Accessories Packing/unpacking InstallationTransport case Transport caseMounting a lens Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder 2-inch viewfinderViewfinder positioning Positioning the viewfinderLeft eye adapter Viewfinder accessoriesWide angle eyepiece Microphone mounting Mounting a microphoneTripod adapter plate Shoulder pad Adjusting the shoulder pad10. Attaching an adapter Attaching an adapterTriaxHD mode ConfigurationsMultiple HD cameras with C2IP network control Multiple TriaxHD cameras with C2IP networkCamera with SuperXpander and TriaxHD adapter Camera with TriaxHD adapter and SuperXpanderSportCam with high-speed Base Station SportCam version Local modeStandard and WorldCam versions Triax cable lengths Location of controls Camera head controls and connectorsCamera head controls front-left Camera head controls TriaxHD adapter controls TriaxHD adapter controls and connectorsTriaxHD adapter connector location Viewfinder controls Viewfinder controls and indicatorsSwitching on the power Using the cameraOperating instructions Controlling the cameraEntering the System menu System MenuMain menu Finding your wayUndoing changes Leaving the System MenuMaking changes Side panel Assigning functions to buttonsFront LensLDK 8000 SportCam version Video acquisition modesLDK 8000 Standard version LDK 8000 WorldCam version Viewfinder preferences Tally indicatorsViewfinder picture quality Video level indicationFocussing Viewfinder markersLens type Lens preferencesAuto iris Extended irisPrecision focus Lens indicators in the viewfinderVideo preferences Standard settingsGain selection Test signalVariable gain Symbol GainOptical filter selection Selecting the colour temperature Colour temperature selectionAuto-white balance Variable colour temperatureAwhite OK 3700K Selecting the exposure time Exposure timeVertical shift V-shift Clean scanShooting screens Auto skin detail Reverse scanBlack stretch Controls on the TriaxHD adapter Powering the cameraOutput monitoring signal Selecting monitoring signalsViewfinder display signal Audio channel Using audioAudio channel Intercom microphone routing switch Production intercom volume control selectionIntercom headset volume controls IntercomCommunication Tracker tally signalCall button Data channelScene files Managing filesOperator files Standard filesUser levels Disable cameraCustomer standard files Selecting the user levelCamera cards Access and SecurityScene files Operator filesPIN code Access controlCamera card slot Menu structure and contents VF menu structure Lens menu structure ARD Video menu structureInstall menu structure Triax version File menu structure Service menu structure Diagnostics menu structureRefer to the next chapter for the menu contents Security menu structureMenu contents Indicator shows the zoom range of the lens Lens menu Values Description Level File Lens menuVideo menu user Values Description Level File Video menuNAM Menu structure and contents Menu structure and contents Install user Values Description Level File Install menuTurns high-pass filter for audio channel 1 on SW1 PROD, ENG Files menu user Values Description Level Files menuSecurity menu user Values Description Level File Security menuDiagnostics menu user Values Description Level File Diagnostics menuDisplays the firmware status of the selected Service menu user Values Description Level File Service menuMenu structure and contents Camera connectors Connectors2 VF/Mon connector Viewfinder connector5 RS232 serial connector Lens connectorAudio microphone connector Connectors on the TriaxHD adapter Viewfinder / External video output connector Triax connectorHD SDI B connector HD SDI a connectorIntercom headset connector Audio microphone 1 connectorAudio microphone 2 connector DC power and tally output socket DC power input socketScript light power supply socket Input voltage must not exceed +17 VdcTracker communications connector Teleprompter output / Reference input connector18. Auxiliary connector Auxiliary connector104 Specifications for LDK SpecificationsSpecifications for LDK 5860 TriaxHD adapter Dimensions Dimensions108