GRASS VALLEY LDX 86 XS User manual

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LDX 86 HS/XS + XF Fiber Adapter
User’s Guide
HiSpeed/XtremeSpeed HD camera

Declaration of Conformity
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The
Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
compliance with the following standards:
- EN60065 : Safety
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
FCC CLASS A Statement
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
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course of further development.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.1.1 About this guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.1.2 Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.2.1 High speed acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.2 Xensium-FT imagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.3 Superior digital processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.4 AnyLightXtreme™ flicker reduction system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.2.5 Designed for the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3 Acquisition formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.4 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
1.5 List of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 2 – Installation
2.1 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.2 EC 270 EyeCatcher viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2.1 Mounting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2.2 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3 AJ-MC700 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4 LDK 5301/10 Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.5 Adjusting the shoulder pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.6 Exchanging the camera adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.6.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.6.2 Attaching the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.6.3 Detaching the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.7 LDK 5020/05 Universal Transport Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.8 Packing for return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 3 – Configurations
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.2 XF Fiber Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 4 – Operating instructions
4.1 Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1.1 Powering the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1.2 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2 Location of controls (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 Location of controls (back panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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4.4 Controlling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.4.1 Navigating the camera menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.4.2 Entering the camera menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.4.3 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.4.4 Leaving the camera menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
4.4.5 Making value changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
4.4.6 Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.5 Assigning user buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
4.5.1 Left side and lens buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
4.5.2 Handgrip button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.6 Viewfinder controls (EyeCatcher only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
4.6.1 Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
4.6.2 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
4.7 Viewfinder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.7.1 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.7.2 On screen marker indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.7.3 Viewfinder LED indicators (EyeCatcher only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.7.4 Information screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4.7.5 Focus assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.7.6 Viewfinder zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.8 Lens operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.8.1 Back focus adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.8.2 CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.8.3 Auto Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.8.4 Extended Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.8.5 Precision focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.8.6 Lens indicators in the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4.9 Connecting audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.9.1 Analog audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.9.2 Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.10 Using intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.10.1 Selecting intercom channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.10.2 Adjusting intercom volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.10.3 Routing signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.10.4 Adjusting sidetone volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.10.5 Assigning buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.10.6 Setting up Tracker headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.11 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.11.1 Return video channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.11.2 PickMe button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.11.3 Call button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.11.4 Other communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.12 Managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.12.1 Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.12.2 Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.12.3 Lens files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
4.12.4 Standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
4.13 Access and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.13.1 User level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.13.2 Selecting the user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.13.3 Disable camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.13.4 Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Chapter 5 – Video setup
5.1 Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1.1 Standard settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1.2 Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1.3 Color bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.2 Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.3 Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.3.1 Gamma correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.3.2 Gamma curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.3.3 Gamma presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.4 Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.4.1 Contrast adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.4.2 Black Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.5 Knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.5.1 Knee (in PowerCurves mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.5.2 Knee (in Compatibility mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.6 Optical filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.7 Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.7.1 Exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.7.2 Lighting correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.7.3 V-Shift (vertical acquisition shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.7.4 Variable exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.7.5 LED Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.8 Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.8.1 Color Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.8.2 Color Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.8.3 Color Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.8.4 Selecting color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.8.5 Variable color temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.8.6 Auto White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.8.7 Saturation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.8.8 Color Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.8.9 Secondary color correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.9 Sharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
5.9.1 Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.9.2 Texture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.9.3 Advanced options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.4 Lens related functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.5 Detail Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.6 Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.10 AnyLightXtremeTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.11 Image control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
5.11.1 Freeze Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5.11.2 Reverse Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter 6 – Camera menu reference
6.1 Reference tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.2 Operator Toolbox menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.3 Production Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.4 Creative Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.5 Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.6 Licenses menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.7 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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6.8 Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 7 – Maintenance
7.1 Installing eLicenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
7.1.1 About eLicenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7.1.2 Installation procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
7.2 Formatting the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Chapter 8 – Connectors
8.1 Camera front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
8.1.1 Viewfinder connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
8.1.2 Network connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
8.1.3 USB connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
8.1.4 HDMI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8.1.5 Lens interface connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
8.1.6 Front Mic connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
8.2 Camera back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
8.2.1 Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
8.2.2 Analog viewfinder output/AES audio input connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8.2.3 Viewfinder output/Main output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
8.2.4 Transmission connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.2.5 Reference input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . / External video input connector113
8.2.6 External video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.2.7 Script light connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
8.2.8 RS-232 (serial private data) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
8.2.9 Auxiliary connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
8.2.10 Audio 1 + 2 connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
8.2.11 Intercom headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
8.2.12 DC Power output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
8.2.13 DC Power input connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.2.14 Side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
8.2.15 Teleprompter output / Analog viewfinder output / Analog reference input . . .116
8.2.16 Ethernet connector (future use). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Chapter 9 – Specifications
9.1 Specifications for LDX 86 HS/XS camera head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
9.1.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
9.1.2 Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
9.1.3 Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
9.1.4 Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
9.1.5 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
9.2 Specifications for LDX 5660 XF Fiber adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
9.3 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

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End-of-life product recycling
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve
established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a
comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life
products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and
in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local
agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best
Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon
request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate
disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester. Grass Valley will be responsible for all
costs associated with recycling and disposal, including freight, however you are responsible for
the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup.
For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass
Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or [phone] from most other countries. In the US and
Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the EH&S
Department. In on, information concerning Grass Valley’s environmental policy can be found at:
www.grassvalley.com/about/environmental-policy

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Important information
Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. Regularly check the
Grass Valley website (www.grassvalley.com) for new updates of this and other user’s guides.
During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection
standards must be observed.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative
and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must then
be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the
intended function or shows visible damage.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Cautions and Warnings
Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual.
Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or
injury to personnel.
Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or
destruction to equipment or property.

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Warnings
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the unit is in a wet
or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons.
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected.
Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the camera correctly. Do not block the hot airflow
coming from the outlet on the right side of the camera adapter.

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Precautions
To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into
consideration:
• Avoid damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to
protect the unit.
• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration.
• Do not expose the camera to extremes of temperature.
• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods.
• Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder.
• Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the imagers.
• Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections.
• Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Triax or Fiber cables.
• Do not connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system
parts.
• Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.

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Triax cable systems
Do not allow system earth currents to exceed 1.5 A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or 0.2
A in other cable shields.
To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system, galvanically separate the power earth
connection of equipment connected to the camera from the camera earth.
It is strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to
connect a camera to an XCU.
Galvanic separation
Because of the nature of Triax systems, with long distances between camera and its XCU, the
risk of earth currents flowing is greater. These earth currents can result in damage to the
equipment.
For example, a monitor connected directly to the monitor output of the camera is powered
locally. The earthing point of the monitor’s power supply can be at a different potential with
respect to the earthing point of the XCU. If the power earth of the monitor is also the video
earth, then this earth potential is transferred to the camera via the shield of the BNC connector.
The difference in earth potential between the camera and the XCU results in an earth current in
the Triax system.
To prevent earth currents from flowing in the Triax system, we recommend galvanic separation
of earthed equipment connected to the camera. This separation can be achieved by using an
isolation transformer between the local power outlet and the equipment connected to the
camera. Alternatively, use equipment that has a double insulation and therefore does not
require an earth connection.

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Fiber-optic transmission units
Laser safety statement (for Europe)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “Class 1 Laser Product” according to
EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. CLASS 1 laser products are considered safe and do not
result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
Laser safety statement (for US)
Fiber-optic transmission units are ified as a “Class 1 Laser Product” according to
21CFR 1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and
Radiological Health.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain
for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
Fiber-optic cable precautions
Fiber-optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following precautions into
account:
• Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the
cable.
• Avoid kinks in the cable.
• Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).
• Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.
• Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.
• In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors
immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean.

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Cleaning fiber-optic connectors
WARNING
Always switch off power before cleaning the connectors.
WARNING
Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light.
Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber-optic
transmission. Fiber-optic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated and
unmated; it is essential that fiber-optic users develop the necessary discipline to always clean
the connectors before they are mated.
Use a commercially available cleaning kit specifically designed for fiber-optic connectors and
follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
• The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules, the interior
walls of alignment sleeves, and the interior and exterior of connector shells.
• For plugs, the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be
cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid. (Cleaning sticks with a
slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to
detach them.)
• For jacks, it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding
ferrules.
• Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles, so it is
important to clean both the insides and outsides.
• The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a
transmitter or receiver.
• Mate the connector immediately! Don't let the connector lie around and collect dust
before mating.
• Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be
mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
The LDX 86 HS/XS comprises a range of high-end live production camera heads using
Xensium-FT imagers. An LDX 86 HS/XS camera head contains optics, imagers and digital
image processing electronics, while the XF Fiber (eXtreme Fast) transmission system can be
selected by docking an interchangeable transmission adapter to the camera head. The
dockable principle allows the greatest flexibility and cost-effective solutions in multiple
applications.
1.1.1 About this guide
The purpose of this guide is to present a detailed description of how to operate an LDX 86 HS/
XS camera head equipped with a dockable transmission adapter. It provides the information
necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments. This
guide describes all operating features of the camera so it can be used to its full potential.
This 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.
1.1.2 Related documents
Before proceeding, check the Grass Valley website at www.grassvalley.com for the latest
version of this user’s guide and additional information:
• User’s guide updates, data sheets, brochures and application notes.
• Camera software updates, release notes and installation instructions.

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1.2 Technology
1.2.1 High speed acquisition
The LDX HiSpeed is the newest generation camera for 3X speed applications with improved
performance. It is also the first 3X speed camera system to offer an upgrade path to an ultra
slow-motion camera system via GV eLicenses.
The LDX XtremeSpeed 6X camera system sets a new standard for ultra slow-motion image
acquisition by introducing a workflow with instant time-to-air without a cumbersome double-
action memory buffer in the camera—so that not a single moment of the action will be missed
or lost.
Both cameras versions offer the highest sensitivity and image performance across all
acquisition speeds while the unique AnyLightXtreme flicker reduction assures that no more
irritating light flickering occurs in the replays.
Grass Valley LDX HiSpeed and LDX XtremeSpeed cameras are fully integrated with all the
LDX Series of cameras, so they share the same camera accessories and use the same camera
control system, which also includes the full support of the Connect Gateway for the best
possible integration with external control systems.
Fully integrates with Grass Valley K2 Dyno Replay Systems and includes K2 Dyno AnySpeed
technology which provides for smooth playback at any speed from 0% to 200%, dramatically
expanding the ability to tell a compelling story during replays.
1.2.2 Xensium-FT imagers
The LDX 86 HS/XS camera head uses custom-designed 2/3-inch CMOS Xensium-FT imagers
that offer superior performance and ultimate flexibility. Native high-definition video formats
1080p, 1080i and 720p (available video modes are depending on the camera model and
version) are produced at the touch of a button.
Progressive frame sampling is the native imaging mode, providing complete frame samples.
The entire imager surface is used for image sampling—there are no interline transfer channels
which introduce aliasing artifacts.
Xensium-FT imagers have a high dynamic range and high linear sensitivity across all lens
apertures. There is no shutter and no vertical smear effect.
1.2.3 Superior digital processing
The advanced video processing of the camera is done with floating point precision while all
major camera functions are processed in the digital domain, including knee, gamma, detail,
matrix and color correction.
To make images look their best, the LDX 86 HS/XS cameras incorporate TrueTexture™—a
unique feature to preserve texture throughout all processing parameters.
Chromatic lens aberration correction (CLASS) offers impressive sharpness improvements on
the outer regions of the image by canceling out shifts in color registration. This algorithm
works in conjunction with lens data, using industry standard lens interface protocols.
The Dynamic Detail Equalizer provides more control over image sharpness than ever before.
Detail enhancement can be fine-adjusted for each individual tonal range.
Video contrast adjustment offers unmatched creative control over the luminance levels of the
picture: shadows, midtones and highlights can be adjusted individually while natural transitions
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The LDX Series provides enhanced colorimetry, color matching, and picture performance.
Color temperature and tint are just two of the parameters that can be simultaneously adjusted
across multiple cameras.
1.2. 4 AnyLightXtreme™ flicker reduction system
All camera operations with high frame rate capturing—such as in super slow-motion and ultra
slow-motion applications—face a unique challenge caused by most artificial light sources. In
stadiums, sports arenas, and the like, lighting conditions are often not ideal for highspeed
acquisition. A visual flicker is perceived as changes in light levels due to the mismatch between
the camera scanning frequency and the power frequency of artificial lights.
With the unique AnyLightXtreme feature for the LDX 86 HS/XS cameras, there is
compensation for this mismatch that helps to automatically reduce flicker, with several presets
for different lighting conditions available in the cameras. The various presets permit the camera
to reduce the flickering in the most effective way based on the lighting situation and scanning
frequency.
1.2. 5 Designed for the operator
The LDX Series offers even more operational excellence. Button layouts as well as control
knobs are ergonomically designed to allow the operator to find the right adjustments easily.
Full control flexibility is possible thanks to well dimensioned control knobs. With the easily
accessible separated info button, operational information can de displayed in the viewfinder
instantaneously.
The user-friendliness of LDX cameras has been further improved by using a streamlined
camera menu structure that allows operators to access commonly used functions more
quickly. The camera menu is arranged around operational, video setup, creative setup and
system configuration.
Another imaging innovation is ArtTouch™, an intuitive interface between the operator and hard
wired controls, which significantly enhances artistic possibilities during live broadcast.
ArtTouch includes smart coupling of video control functions.

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1.3 Acquisition formats
Refer to the table below for the acquisition formats:
1) A single speed (1X) video signal is available as a Live/Effect (combined) video signal at the
XCU monitoring output.
1.4 Key features
• Ultimate flexibility with next-generation Xensium-FT imagers:
– Frame Transfer (FT) technology ensures no smear
– Increased sensitivity
– Improved digital noise reduction
– TrueTextureTM: texture is preserved throughout all processing parameters
• AnyLightXtreme™ high-quality flicker reduction system ensures constant video output
levels at high speed frame rates.
• ArtTouch™: Smart coupling between many video functions.
• Perfect picture matching across the complete LDX Series as well as the LDK installed
base
• Ergonomically designed camera head with easy access to control buttons, articulated
areas and a large rotary control.
• The clever PickMe button places the camera operator in the middle of the action and
provides a great help for fast event handling in the field
• Suitability for 3D productions
GV-eLicense upgrade
program:
can be upgraded to
LDX XtremeSpeed
1080i50/59.94 (1X) —1) —1)
720p50/59.94 (1X) —1) —1)
1080p50/59.94 (1X) —1) —1)
720p150/179.82 (3X) Ye s Ye s
1080i150/179.82 (3X) Yes Yes
1080p150/179.82 (3X) —Ye s
1080i300/359.64 (6X) — Yes
720p300/359.64 (6X) —Ye s
1080p300/359.64 (6X) — Yes
HiSpeed XtremeSpeed

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• Horizontal chromatic lens aberration and sharpness solution (CLASS) compatible with
many digital lenses
• Advanced secondary color corrector with 6 sets for color hue, saturation and luminance
adjustment.
• Compatible with Grass Valley’s C2IP control systems and RefleX SuperXpander.
• Horizontal and vertical chromatic lens aberration and sharpness solution (CLASS)
compatible with many digital lenses
• Dynamic Detail Equalizer with an extensive range of parameters
• PowerCurves knee control provides an almost unlimited control over the wide dynamic
range of the imaging system
• Depth of field indicator to aid the operator while shooting

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1.5 List of accessories
System components
LDK 4475 Reflex SuperXpander
Viewfinders
EyeCatcher EC 270 2.7-inch LCD HD color ocular viewfinder
EyeCatcher EC 744 7.4-inch OLED Viewfinder
LDK 5307 7-inch LCD HD color viewfinder
LDK 5309/10 9-inch LCD HD color viewfinder
Accessories
LDK 5031/10 Tripod plate
LDK 8111/37 Dynamic headset (double muff) with XLR-5 connector
LDK 8111/51 Dynamic headset (single muff) with XLR-5 connector
LDK 6985/30 Universal LDK/LDX Camera script board
LDK 5020/05 Universal transport case
LDK 5020/01 Carrying bag
LDK 5901/00 External power supply unit (100 W)