RCA LDK 200 manual Viewfinder Indicators

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Viewfinder Indicators

 

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-

+

++

REC

TAPE

BATT

ND/RE

 

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3

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.2

5.6

7.5

FL

AW1

AW2

!

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1Gain indicators

The gain indicators in the viewfinder light as follows:

-Gain is - (-3 or -6dB)

+Gain is + (+6, +9, +12 or +18dB)

++Gain is ++ (+9, +12,+18 or +24dB) + and ++ Gain is +++ (+30 or +36dB)

2Top indicators

REC lights when the camera is on-air.

TAPE lights when the studio ISO signal is received. BATT lights if the supply voltage is less than 11V. ND/RE lights when an ND optical filter or the lens

range extender is selected.

3Iris indication

Indicates the value of the iris opening (when enabled in the VF menu).

4Zebra 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 contrast are selected in the VF menu.

5Safe area marker

The safe area marker indicates an area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimum area seen on a TV-set.

7White Balance indicators

The white balance indicators light as follows:

3,2 - preset temperature of 3200K is selected

5,6 - preset temperature of 5600K is selected

7,5 - preset temperature of 7500K is selected FL - memory for fluorescent light is selected AW1 - memory 1 is selected

AW2 - memory 2 is selected

None of these indicators light if AWC is selected.

8Message box

The display time of this information message box is set by the Info time item of the VF menu.

9Centre marker

This cross marks the centre of the picture.

10Cadre marker (only switchable cameras) These dotted white lines show the limits of a 4:3 picture in the 16:9 mode, or the limits of a 16:9 picture in the 4:3 mode.

11Zoom indication

Indicates the degree to which the lens has been zoomed in or out if this feature is supported by the lens. It shows 50 if not supported.

6Non standard indicator

The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when exposure is not set to nominal. It also lights when black stretch or extended iris is on and if AWC or FL is selected with the Colour Temperature selector.

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Operator's Manual LDK 200 - Multi-role Digital Camera Head

Location of Controls and Functions

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Contents Operator’s Manual Declaration of Conformity LDK Multi-role Digital Camera Head Operators Manual Contents Intended audience About this ManualPurpose of this manual Structure of this manualSection Introduction Frame Transfer DPM sensor Film-like characteristicsTechnology Digital ProcessingScene files Access controlSmart Card Operator filesFeatures OptionsImportant Precautions Page Section Assembling the Units Transport Case Lens Inch Viewfinder Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holderPositioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder Inch Viewfinder Accessories Wide angle eyepiece Left eye adapterMicrophone Tripod Adapter Plate Digi Shoulder Pad Rain and Off-use CoverZoom Controls Top LightSection Configurations Basic Configurations LDKSection Location of Controls and Functions Power switch Power SupplySecurity and Access Smart card slotAudio microphone connector front Headset Production volume controlFilter switches Extended Iris button Video FunctionsColour Bars switch Bars Black Stretch switchColour Temperature selector White Bal Gain selection switchExposure Time switch Vertical Shift switch V-ShiftVTR Start button Viewfinder Viewfinder Indicators Control Functions Lens Video Install Files Security Diagnostics ServiceSystem Menu Select switch System Menu Rotary controlLocation of Controls and Functions Section Shooting Using the Camera Standard settings Smart-TouchColour Bar Gain selectionColour temperature selection Auto-White Balance Exposure Time Clean ScanShooting Screens CRT ExposureSection Using the Menu System Introduction Finding your way Systems MenuEntering the Systems menu Leaving the Systems MenuMaking changes Undoing changesMenu Structure Run Hours Security Menu for Owners AccessUser Levels PIN CodeFiles Menu Features Install Menu FeaturesAppendix Contents List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning

LDK 200 specifications

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