GRASS VALLEY LDK 300 User manual

User’s Guide
LDK 300
CAMERA SYSTEM
3922 496 30031
version 4

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b. the EMC Directives 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
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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
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Frame Transfer DPM sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Digital Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Film-like characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Chapter 2 – Installation
Packing/unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Transport case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Wide angle eyepiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Left eye adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Mounting a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Adjusting the shoulder pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Mounting a top light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Zoom controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Attaching an adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Chapter 3 – Cabling and connectors
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Camera with Triax adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Multiple Triax cameras with C2IP network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Camera connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Viewfinder connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Lens connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Audio microphone connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
RS232 serial connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

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Triax adapter connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Triax connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
CVBS output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Viewfinder / External video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Script light power supply socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Teleprompter video output connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
DC power and tally output socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Audio microphone 2 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
DC power input socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Audio microphone 1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Intercom headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Reference input connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Tracker communications connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Auxiliary connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Chapter 4 – Operating instructions
Camera head controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Viewfinder controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Assigning functions to buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Switching on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Controlling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Access and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Camera cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Camera card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
System Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Entering the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Leaving the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Making changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Viewfinder preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Viewfinder picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Video level indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Tally indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Viewfinder markers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Lens preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Lens type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Auto iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Extended Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Lens indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Video preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Standard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Test signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Gain selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Optical filter selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Colour temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Exposure time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Black stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Auto skin contour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Classic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

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Managing files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Customer standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
User levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Selecting the user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Smart-Touch™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Triax adapter controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Powering the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Selecting monitoring signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Using audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Chapter 5 – Menu structure
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Main (top) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Where to find a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the camera system and describes how this
translates into a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera.
Contents
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Frame Transfer DPM sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Digital Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Film-like characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.1 Technology
The camera head uses three 2/3-inch CCD sensors. It is available with DPM, FT, IT or
ITW type sensors. A range of adapters can be connected to the head making a flexible
camera system that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an OB
environment.
1.1.1 Frame Transfer DPM sensor
The Frame Transfer CCD DPM sensor offers superior performance and can handle
highlights of up to 600%. The 2/3-inch sensors have a high dynamic range and high
linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures. Frame Transfer technology ensures that
there is no lag nor smear. The Frame Transfer DPM sensor uses Dynamic Pixel
Management which allows the format of the sensors to be switched between 4:3 and
16:9 aspect ratios at the touch of a switch without loss of horizontal or vertical
resolution. The 1000 pixels per line in both formats ensures that there is no loss in the
horizontal viewing angle but also ensures high resolution in the red, green and blue
channels.

Introduction | Features 1-2
1.1.2 Digital Processing
The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 12-bit A/D converters and
more than 20-bit internal processing. Two DSPs combine all major camera functions in
the digital domain, including knee, gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction.
The intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels
and black shading. Each sensor provides black reference signals that are used to
monitor temperature changes. This means that continuous automatic correction is
applied without operator intervention.
The digital contour processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended
dynamic range contour circuit.
Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6-point digital matrix or via preset
matrices. Digital gamma circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma curves
and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be enhanced, together with hard contrast
and saturated colour in bright scenes. The matrix and gamma sequence is software
programmable for precise colour matching.
1.1.3 Film-like characteristics
The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point and the compression ratio
according to the highlight content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting
S-shaped transfer characteristics of film. Digital True Colour Knee circuitry maintains
the correct hue for compressed highlights, reproducing colours faithfully, even
overexposed skin tones.
Digital contrast circuitry provides a black stretch function for more detail in black areas
and a black press function for improving the contrast impression by simulating the
S-curve of film.
1.2 Features
• Three 2/3-inch switchable DPM FT sensors ensure no vertical smear.
• DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios, and the same number of vertical lines in both formats. No change in
horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide angle convertors required.
• 12-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.
• 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 contour with an extensive range of parameters.
• Advanced contour correction includes two automatic skin settings.

Introduction | Features 1-3
• 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 (some versions only).
• Electronic colour filter for creating a special look (warm/cold) for a scene, or for a
smooth colour temperature control around the white balance setting.
• Camera card for personal settings and security.
• Owner's card for setting user levels, and for copying and storing control settings.
• Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches with read-out of all settings.
• Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera functions.
• Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and other monitor pictures.
• Digital RS232 serial interface to PC.
Options
• Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots easy.
• Transport case.
• Smart-Touch gives the operator instant, one-button access to 14 pre-defined
shooting characteristics.

Introduction | Specifications 1-4
1.3 Specifications
Table 1-1. LDK 300 Camera Head DPM FT version
Item Value
Power requirements supplied via adapter
Power consumption 35 W (Head + VF)
Operating temperatures -20 to +45°C (-4 to +113°F)
Storage temperatures -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Weight (approx.) 4.8 kg incl. 1.5-inch VF and adapter
Pick-up device 3 x 2/3-inch DPM Frame Transfer CCDs
Aspect ratio switchable 4:3 and 16:9
Picture elements NTSC: 1000(h) x 498(v)
PAL: 1000(h) x 594(v)
Digital quantization 12-bit A to D
Digital signal processing 18 MHz and 36 MHz, 24-bit accuracy
Sensitivity 2000 lux at F9.0 reflectance 90%
Minimum illumination Approx. 2 lux at F 1.4 and +30 dB gain
Exposure control Down to 1/1000
Clean scanning NTSC: between 61.1 and 151.0 Hz
PAL: between 51.0 and 103.0 Hz
Optical system F1.4 with quartz filter
Optical filters Clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND
Clear, 4-point star, 6-point star, soft focus
Modulation depth 70% at 5Mhz
65% at 5Mhz with Hires Digital Noise Slicer
S/N ratio Typical: 63 dB NTSC
Typical: 61 dB PAL
Registration <25 ns (0.05%) in all zones, without lens
Dynamic range >600%
Gain -6dB to +30dB in 3dB steps (user defined presets)
Viewfinder type 1.5-inch B/W
Viewfinder resolution > 600 TV lines

Introduction | Specifications 1-5
Table 1-2. LDK 5430 Triax Adapter
Item Value
Power requirements Triax powered or 12 Vdc
Operating temperatures -20 to +45°C (-4 to +113°F)
Storage temperatures -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Weight (approx.) 2.3 kg
Dimensions 220 (L) x 120 (W) x 205 (H) without handgrip
Triax in/out Swivel connector; Fischer, ARD, Lemo or Trilock
Triax cable length 2.400m (7,875 ft) max. with 16mm (0.63") cable
3000m with RGB long triax modification (optional)
Intercom XLR5/Tuchel with channels ENG/PROD/PROG
Video (CVBS) out Optional: 1 Vpp; 75 Ohm; BNC
Video telepromter out 1 Vpp; 75 Ohm; BNC
Monitor (Y) 1 Vpp; 75 Ohm; BNC
Reference in 1 Vpp; 75 Ohm; BNC
Tracker 11 pins Communication / Signalling
Auxilary/ Data 11 pins private data
Rear microphone in (2x) XLR 3, balanced, +48V
DC12Volts in XLR-4 male
Scriptlight power 12 Volts, 0,25A, 3-pin Fisher
DC12Volts out 4-pin Fisher 1.5 Amp.

Introduction | Specifications 1-6
1.3.1 Dimensions
Figure 1-1. Dimensions

Introduction | Accessories 1-7
1.4 Accessories
SuperXpander LDK 4482/00
5-inch viewfinder 50Hz LDK 5310/00
5-inch viewfinder 60Hz LDK 5310/50
7-inch viewfinder 50Hz LDK4016/00
7-inch viewfinder 60Hz LDK 4016/50
7-inch viewfinder support LDK 6517/00
Wide Angle adapter 1.5" vf LDK 5390/00
Sunhood for 5" VF LDK 6992/02
Raincover DVCPRO camcorder LDK 5021/01
Raincover camera with 5"VF LDK 5021/05
Raincover camera with SuperXpander LDK 6989/00
Tripod plate LDK 5031/00
Headset dynamic XLR-5 double muff LDK 8111/37
Headset dynamic XLR-5 single muff LDK 8111/51
Scriptboard with light LDK 6985/21
Transport/flightcase LDK 5020/00
Carrying bag LDK 5020/01
Camera light 20W LDK 5950/00
AC power supply LDK 4377/40
Camera (IR) remote control LDK 5200/00
Zoombox for Angenieux lenses LDK 6113/16
Zoomcontrol for Canon lenses LDK 6113/26
Zoombox for Fujinon lenses LDK 6113/36
Camera cable triax 8mm Fischer LDK 8107/yy
Camera cable triax 11mm Fischer LDK 8109/yy
Camera cable triax 14mm Fischer LDK 8112/yy
Camera cable triax 8mm ARD LDK 8116/yy
Camera cable triax 11mm ARD LDK 8117/yy
Camera cable triax 8mm LEMO LDK 8119/yy
yy: 01= 10 m, 10= 100m, 99= 990m

Introduction | Accessories 1-8

Installation 2-1
Chapter 2
Installation
This section describes how to physically set-up the camera system and how to attach
asccessories. Information is also provided on the connectors used in the camera and
adapter.
Contents
Packing/unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Transport case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1.5-inch Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Wide angle eyepiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Left eye adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Mounting a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Adjusting the shoulder pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Mounting a top light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Zoom controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Attaching an adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.1 Packing/unpacking
Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt. If the
shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the
contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the units have
been checked mechanically and electrically.
The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top. Remove
the cushioning material and lift out the contents. The contents of the shipment should
be checked against the packing list. If the contents are incomplete, if there is
mechanical damage or defect, or if the units do not perform correctly when unpacked,
notify your Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions sales or service centre within eight
days. If the shipping container shows signs of damage or stress, notify the carrier as
well.

Installation | Transport case 2-2
If a unit is being returned to Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions for servicing, try
to use the containers and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating
the type of service required, return address, model number, full serial number and the
return number which will be supplied by your Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions
service centre.
If the original packing can no longer be used, the following general instructions should
be used for repacking with commercially available materials:
1. Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic.
2. Use strong shipping container.
3. Use a layer of shock-absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide
firm cushioning and prevent movement inside container.
4. Seal shipping container securely.
5. Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
2.2 Transport case
It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it. To do this,
a transport case (LDK 5020/00) is optionally available for the camera, lens, viewfinder
and some accessories.
Figure 2-1. Transport case
The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. This ensures
that the camera is not damaged during transport. Turn the 1.5-inch viewfinder
downwards so that it does not protrude above the top of the camera. Several foam
packing inserts are provided to enable different configurations of the camera to be
packed securely. These inserts are used to support the rear of the camera. Make sure
you use the correct foam insert for your particular configuration.
ClearClear
A1
Star4PND1/4
B1
Star6PND1/16
C1
SoftfocusND1/64
D1
Documentation
Packing inserts
Top light
Tripod plate
Battery
Additional supplies

Installation | Mounting a lens 2-3
2.3 Mounting a lens
To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the unlocked position - turned
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the dust protection cap (2).
3. Slot the lens into the lens mount (3).
4. Turn the lens locking ring (1) clockwise to lock the lens in place.
5. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector (4) at the right side of the
camera.
6. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camera and clip (5)
located at the side. (Pull and twist clip to open it.)
Figure 2-2. Lens mounting
Caution
Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg to the camera without a support.
When a new lens is fitted to the camera it may be necessary to carry out some
adjustments to optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more
information about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer’s documentation
☞Note
Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera.
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Installation | 1.5-inch Viewfinder 2-4
2.4 1.5-inch Viewfinder
2.4.1 Mounting viewfinder and microphone holder
To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows:
1. Loosen locking ring (1) of viewfinder support bracket (2) at the front of the
camera handle. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
2. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket.
3. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning it clockwise (as seen from rear) so that
the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.
4. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (6) at the top
right of the camera.
5. Slide the microphone holder (4) onto the viewfinder and secure with the
knurled screw (5).
Caution
Always fit the microphone holder as it functions as a safety stop for the viewfinder.
6. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when using the viewfinder, fit the
eye piece cover (3) to the rubber eyepiece. Spare eye piece covers
(3922 405 00461) are available at your Thomson Broadcast and Media
Solutions representative.
Figure 2-3. Viewfinder mounting
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2.4.2 Positioning the viewfinder
The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your
requirements:
1. Loosen the locking ring (1). (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the
locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
2. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position.
3. Tighten the locking ring (1) by turning clockwise.
The dioptre hood and eyepiece of the viewfinder can be rotated vertically.
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis.
Loosen the support bracket round bar retaining lever (2) and slide the round bar (3)
forwards or backwards. When the desired position is reached tighten the support
bracket round bar retaining lever (2) again.
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button (4) below or above the eyepiece
tube and swing it free of the associated clip (5). The display can now be seen from
further away.
Figure 2-4. Viewfinder positioning
2.5 1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories
2.5.1 Wide angle eyepiece
If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, for example, when you use the camera
in the hand-held position, it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide
angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00).
To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows:
1. Hold the eyepiece (1) securely.
2. Press the button (2) below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button
clip (3).
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3. Press the button (4) above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece.
4. Fit the wide angle eyepiece (1) to the two clips (3) ensuring that they both click
into place.
Figure 2-5. Viewfinder wide angle eyepiece
2.5.2 Left eye adapter
A left eye adapter is optionally available (LDK 5390/10) to allow the viewfinder to be
used with the left eye.
Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera, attach the left eye adapter (1) to the
viewfinder and secure it using the screw (2). Do not forget to mount the microphone
support bracket (3) at the end of the left eye adapter.
Figure 2-6. Viewfinder left eye adapter
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