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LDK 5400
Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series
Operator’s Manual
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02.38.2 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series i
LDK 100 Triax
Multi-role Camera
Operator's Manual
Contents
About this Manual ................................................. ii
Introduction ...................................................... 1-1
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
SmartCard ........................................................ 1-3
Features ............................................................ 1-4
ImportantPrecautions ........................................ 1-5
Assembling the Units....................................... 2-1
TransportCase .................................................. 2-2
Lens ................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inchViewfinder ............................................. 2-4
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-6
OtherViewfinders ............................................... 2-7
ZoomControls ................................................... 2-7
Microphone ........................................................ 2-8
Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-9
SuperXPander .................................................. 2-10
Local Control Panel .......................................... 2-10
Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-10
ShoulderPad ................................................... 2-11
Scriptboard ..................................................... 2-12
Top Light .......................................................... 2-12
Configurations ................................................. 3-1
BasicConfigurations .......................................... 3-2
Location of Controls and Functions ............... 4-1
PowerSupply ..................................................... 4-2
Security and Access .......................................... 4-3
Video Functions ................................................. 4-4
MonitoringFunctions .......................................... 4-7
Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-9
ViewfinderIndicators ........................................ 4-10
Audio ............................................................... 4-11
Intercom .......................................................... 4-12
ControlFunctions ............................................. 4-13
Auxilary Functions ........................................... 4-14
Shooting ........................................................... 5-1
Using the Camera .............................................. 5-2
Standard settings ............................................... 5-3
ColourBar .......................................................... 5-4
Gain selection .................................................... 5-4
Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4
Colour temperatureselection .............................. 5-5
Auto-WhiteBalance ........................................... 5-5
ShootingScreens............................................... 5-6
Exposure Time................................................... 5-7
Using the Menu System ................................... 6-1
Introduction ........................................................ 6-2
Systems Menu................................................... 6-3
Appendix ......................................................... A-1
System Menu Structure .................................... A-3
List of System Menu Functions .......................A-17
List of Abbreviations ........................................A-19

ii Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 02.38.2
About this Manual
This operator's manual is part of a complete
documentationsetforthecamerawhichalsoincludes
a Technical Manual, and a Service Manual.
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed
description of how to operate the LDK 100 Multi-role
Camera equipped with an LDK 5400 Triax Adapter. It
providestheinformationnecessarytousethecamera
in different configurations and with various
attachments.With this manual itispossible to discover
all the operating features of the camera and so use it
toits fullpotential.The manualshouldbe used together
with the camera to explore and learn about the many
sophisticated control functions available.
Intended audience
Thisoperator'smanual can be used by inexperienced
cameraoperatorswho are newtoThomsonMultimedia
Broadcast Solutions cameras as well as those who
have previous experience of operating cameras. The
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.
Structure of this manual
Themanualisdividedintosix sectionsandanappendix:
Section 1: Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the
LDK 100 camera and how this translates into a
practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of
the camera and also the precautions that must be
taken into account when using it.
Section 2: Assembling the Units
Section 2 provides information on the physical
assembly of the camera and on how accessories can
beusedto expand the possibilities of the camera. The
mounting of accessories and packing for transport is
also explained.
Section 3: Configurations
The LDK 100 is a multi-functional camera and this
section describes the various ways that it can be
used. Information on the cables, control panels and
the control bus is also provided as is information on
the main video and audio signal paths through the
system.
Section 4: Location of Controls and Functions
Thissection shows thephysicallocation of thecontrols
and connectors on the camera. These are grouped
according to their function so as to provide a quick
reference guide to the operation of a particular aspect
of the camera.
Section 5: Shooting
This section contains information on the practical use
of the camera using the viewfinder display and the
switches to control the camera.
Section 6: Operating the Menu System
Because the LDK 100 offers such a wide range of
functions, this section describes the structure of the
control system.
Appendix
The appendix contains a list of the menu functions
available on the camera.
Camera versions
Throughout the manual [FT] refers to functions that
are only available for Frame Transfer cameras. [IT]
refers to functions that are only available for Interline
Transfer cameras.

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 1-1
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 100 Triax camera and how this translates into
a practical, useable camera. It lists the main features of the camera and also the precautions that
must be taken into account when using it.
Section 1
Introduction
Contents
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
SmartCard ........................................................ 1-3
Features ............................................................ 1-4
ImportantPrecautions ........................................ 1-5

1-2 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Introduction
Technology
The LDK 100 Triax camera combines a multi-role
digital camera head using 2/3-inch CCD sensors with
a triax adapter. The result is a flexible camera that is
equally at home in the studio or out on location in an
OBenvironment.
DigitalProcessing
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
camerafunctions in the digital domain, includingknee,
gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction.
Theintelligentcontinuous automatics facility provides
automatic control of black levels and black shading.
Eachsensorprovidesblackreferencesignalsthatare
used to monitor temperature changes. This means
thatcontinuous automatic correctionisapplied without
operatorintervention.
The digital contour processing uses full amplitude
video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range
contour circuit.
Colorimetryis selected by means of a variable6-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
sequenceis softwareprogrammablefor precise colour
matching.
Film-likecharacteristics
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
compressedhighlights, 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.
AdvancedTriax Features
The full bandwidth of the Triax system allows remote
control of camera up to a distance of 2,400 meters
(7,875 feet). The Triax system uses full bandwidth R,
G and B signals. The double sideband modulation
provides automatic compensation of the amplitude
characteristics of each video channel. This results in
the best possible linearity, lower crosstalk and higher
signal to noise over the maximum cable length. The
chroma key quality is excellent as the primary colours
do not have to be derived. Teleprompt and viewfinder
signals maintain high performance even with long
cable lengths.
The communication facilities provide for two-wire or
four-wire high quality intercom signals.
The LDK 100 Triax is plug compatible with existing
ThomsonMultimediaBroadcastSolutionsbasestations
and full camera control is provided via Series 9000
UniversalCameraControlsystem.Basestation outputs
can include an optional serial digital video signal.
SuperXPander
An optional SuperXpander enables the camera to be
used with large lenses so extending the camera's use
in studio and EFP situations.
CameraHeadVersions
The camera head can be supplied in three different
versions depending on the type of sensor required.
TheFrameTransferCCDsensorversionofferssuperior
performanceandcan 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.
FrameTransfer technologyensuresthat there isnolag
nor smear.
TheFrame Transfer DPM version uses Dynamic Pixel
Managementwhich allows the format ofthesensors 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
anglebut also ensures highresolutionin the red, green
and blue channels.
The Interline Transfer sensor version is a very cost-
effective camcorder that still provides superior digital
signal processing.
The Interline Transfer Wide (ITW) Switchable sensor
version is fitted with switchable aspect ratio IT CCD
sensors.Thisversionenables theformat ofthesensors
to be switched between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios at
the touch of a switch. Aspect ratio switching to 4:3
ratio is achieved by activating two horizontal side
panels.

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 1-3
Smart Card
Three smart cards are delivered with each camera.
Thesecomprise of twousercards and oneownercard.
The owner's smart card has three functions:
• Asan access control device to the security settings
of the camera.
• As a storage device for four scene files.
• As a storage device for two operator files.
Theowner card isuniqueto every camera.Ownercard
and camera must have the same serial number.
The user smart card has two functions:
• As a storage device for four scene files.
• As a storage device for two operator files.
Accesscontrol
Theownercard is used to set the user level. There are
four user levels present in the camera. These restrict
access,in varying degrees,tothe operational controls.
The Appendix indicates which functions are available
at each user level. (The owner card also gives access
to a service level; refer to the Technical Manual for
more information about this level.)
Scene files
Both the user card and the owner card allow four
differentscene files to be storedonthe card. The recall
and storage of a scene file is carried out via the Files
menu of the menu system. A scene file contains
information relating to the video settings.
Operatorfiles
Both the user card and the owner card allow two
different operator files to be stored on the card. The
recalland storage ofaoperator file iscarriedout via the
Files menu of the menu system. An operator file
contains information relating to the set-up of general
camerapreferences.
Note
Only use an original Thomson camera card.
Store the owner card in a safe place.
User cardOwnercard
USER:
COMPANY:
DATE:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in
Printed by DocuCards,The Netherlands
SCENE FILE
OPERATOR FILE
Made in Holland
TYPE
FACT/NC
SERIAL NR.
OWNER CARD
3922 407 24981
5038
USER:
COMPANY:
DATE:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
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LDK 100
Use waterproof marker or pencil to fill in
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SCENE FILE
OPERATOR FILE
User card

1-4 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Introduction
Features
• 12-bit digital processing with unique software
programmablevideo path.
• Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide
dynamic.
• 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
• Digitalgammawith unique standard preset values
and highest accuracy.
• Digital contour with an extensive range of
parameters.
• Advancedcontourcorrectionincludestwoautomatic
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.
• 4-position standard filter wheel.
• Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a
special look (warm / cold) of a scene, or for a
smoothcolourtemperaturecontrolaroundthewhite
balance setting.
• Smart card for personal settings and security.
• Owner 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.
• Cleanscan feature allows capture ofcomputerand
other monitor pictures.
• Digital RS 232 interface to PC.
• Quick mount for 5-inch Viewfinder.
• Script board facilities.
• Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 2,400
meters (7,875 feet).
• Full camera control via the Series 9000 Universal
Camera Control System.
• Two-wire or four-wire intercom to international
standards.
Options
• Zoomcontrolhandgripmakes awkwardshots easy.
• Transport case.
• 4:2:2 serial digital outputs from the Base Station.
• SuperXPanderextendsthecamera'suseinstudio
and EFP situations.
• Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, one-
button access to 14 predefined shooting
characteristics.
FrameTransferversion
• 3x2/3-inch ThomsonFrame TransferCCD sensors
ensure no vertical smear.
• Dynamic range of up to 600%.
DPMversion
• 3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no
vertical smear.
• DPMFrame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal
pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same
numberof vertical lines in both formats. No change
in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide
angleconvertors required.
InterlineTransferversion
• 3 x 2/3-inch Interline Transfer CCD sensors.
• Dynamic range of up to 500%.
Interline Transfer Wide Switchable version
• 3x2/3-inchInterlineTransfer Wide Switchable low
smear CCD sensors.

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 1-5
Warnings
Ifthe unit is in a wet or damp environment,a raincover
must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons
(EN60065). The rain cover supplied with the unit
protects it according to safety specification EN60529
up to level IPX2 (spraying water).
FCC Class A Statement
Thisequipment generates,uses,and can radiateradio
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 computing device pursuant to Subpart J
of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonableprotection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment 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 tocorrect the interference.
Important Precautions
Toensurecontinual highperformance fromthe camera
take the following precautions into consideration:
Avoid very 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
theviewfinder.
Avoidextreme highlightsas these
cancause various kinds ofoptical
reflections.

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Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series 2-1
Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera and on how accessories can
be used to expand the possibilities of the camera. The mounting of accessories and packing for
transport are also explained.
Section 2
Assembling the Units
Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-9
SuperXPander .................................................. 2-10
Local Control Panel .......................................... 2-10
Rain and Off-use Cover .................................... 2-10
ShoulderPad ................................................... 2-11
Scriptboard ..................................................... 2-12
Top Light .......................................................... 2-12
Contents
TransportCase .................................................. 2-2
Lens ................................................................... 2-3
1.5-inchViewfinder ............................................. 2-4
1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories ........................ 2-6
OtherViewfinders ............................................... 2-7
ZoomControls ................................................... 2-7
Microphone ........................................................ 2-8

2-2 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Assembling the Units
Transport Case
Top light
Tripod Plate
Battery
Additional
Supplies
Packing inserts
Documentation
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.
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.

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Lens
To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as
follows:
a. Ensure that the lens locking ring 1is in the
unlocked position - turned counterclockwise.
b. Remove the dust protection cap 2.
c. Slot the lens into the lens mount 3.
d. Turn the lens locking ring 1clockwise to lock the
lens in place.
e. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector 4at
the right side of the camera.
f. Placethelens cable into the bottom clip at the front
of the camera and clip 5located at the side. (Pull
and twist clip 5to open it.)
g. Selectthe lens type in the Lens menu. Set the Lens
Type item to Std for a standard lens or to WA if an
wide angle lens is mounted.
h. Select the lens manufacturer in the Lens menu.
Select Ang for Angenieux, Can for Canon, Fuj1 or
Fuj2 for Fujinon or select Other for other lens
manufacturers.
Caution
Do not attach a lens weighting more than
5 kg to the camera without a support.
Note
Always mount the dust protection cap when the
lens is not connected to the camera.
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 Section
5 and to the lens manufacturer’s documentation.
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2-4 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Assembling the Units
1.5-inch Viewfinder
Mounting the 1.5-inch viewfinder and microphone holder
To mount the 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows:
a. Loosen locking ring 1ofviewfinder support bracket
2at the front of the camera handle. (As seen from
the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support
bracket.
c. Tighten the locking ring 1by turning it clockwise
(as seen from rear) so that the viewfinder is
mounted securely to the support.
d. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder
connector socket 3at the top right of the camera.
e. Slide the microphone holder 4onto the viewfinder
and secure with the knurled screw 5.
Caution
Always fit the microphone holder 4as it functions
as a safety stop for the viewfinder.
f. To improve the comfort of the skin contact when
using the viewfinder, fit the soft cover to the rubber
eyepiece.
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Positioning the 1.5-inch viewfinder
Thehorizontalpositionoftheviewfindercan beadjusted
as follows to suit your requirements:
a. Loosen the locking ring 1. (As seen from the rear
of the camera, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise moves it towards the handle.)
b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to
the desired position.
c. Tighten the locking ring 1by turning clockwise.
Thedioptre hoodand eyepieceofthe viewfindercan be
rotated vertically.
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and
forwards along the camera axis. Loosen the support
bracketround bar retaining lever 2andslidethe round
bar 3forwardsorbackwards.Whenthedesiredposition
is reached tighten the support bracket round bar
retaining lever 2again.
Tousetheviewfinderatadistancepressthebutton 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.
When wearing headphones it may be necessary to
move the viewfinder further to the left to obtain a more
comfortableviewingposition.A right eye adapter 6i s
supplied for this purpose. Mount the right eye adapter
as follows:
a. Remove the viewfinder from the support bracket.
b. Unscrew and remove the two screws 7that hold
the bracket in place.
c. Attach the adapter 6to the end of the sliding tube
8so that it protrudes to the right (as seen from the
front)ensuringthat the pins fit snugly into the slots.
d. Use the short screw 9and the washers supplied
withtheadaptertosecureittothelefthole(asseen
from the front) of the sliding bar 8.
e. Attachthe supportbracket tothe adapterensuring
that the pins fit snugly (if necessary turn locking
ring to move it away from the adapter).
f. Use the longscrew 10 suppliedwith the adapterand
a washer in the left screw hole to secure the
bracket.
g. Use one of the screws 7and the washer removed
at the start to completely secure the bracket.
h. Remount the viewfinder.
Right eye adapter
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1.5-inch Viewfinder Accessories
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:
a. Hold the eyepiece 1securely.
b. Press the button 2below the eyepiece tube and
swing it free of the button clip 3.
c. Press the button 4above the eyepiece tube and
remove the eyepiece.
d. Fit the wide angle eyepiece 1to the two clips 3
ensuring that they both click into place.
Wide angle eyepiece
Aleft eye adapteris optionally available(LDK5390/10)
to allow the viewfinder to be used with the left eye.
Before mounting the viewfinder onto the camera,
attach the left eye adapter 1to the viewfinder and
secureitusingthescrew 2.Donotforgettomount the
microphone support bracket 3at the end of the left
eyeadapter.
Left eye adapter
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Other Viewfinders
In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch
viewfinder (LDK 5310) is used instead of the 1.5-inch
viewfinder.
The 5-inch viewfinder is mounted in the quick mount
shoe 1at the top-rear of the camera head. Slide the
viewfinderfootintothe bracket until it clicks into place.
The viewfinder cable is connected to the viewfinder
connector at the top front right of the camera.
To remove the viewfinder from the quick mount shoe,
push in the lever at the side of the shoe and slide the
viewfinder out.
For full information on the 5-inch viewfinder refer to
the Operator’s Manual supplied with the viewfinder.
Zoom Controls
Anoptional zoom controlunit 1can be mountedonthe
carryinghandle.Thethreeavailableversionsfordifferent
types of lens are:
- LDK 6113 / 16 for Fujinon.
- LDK 6113 / 26 for Canon.
- LDK 6113 / 36 for Angenieux.
This control unit not only controls the zoom but also
hasmini-button controls fortheVTR start/stop function
and the VTR Ret. function. These are located under
the front of the carrying handle 2.
The instructions for mounting the zoom control unit
and the function of the controls are supplied with the
unit.
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2-8 Operator's Manual LDK 5400 - Triax Adapter for LDK 100 Series Assembling the Units
Microphone
To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the
camera proceed as follows:
a. Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the
knurledscrew 1of themicrophonesupport bracket
2on the viewfinder and open.
b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the
microphone shoulder reaches the mark 5in the
tube.
c. Place the tube with the microphone into the holder
with the split facing upwards.
d. Ensure that the rubber support at the back of the
holderfitsinto the groove 6at the back of the tube.
e. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at
the top.
f. Connect the microphone cable to audio connector
3(mic) on the right side of the camera.
g. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the
front of the camera and into clip 4at the side of
the camera.(Pull and twist clip 4to open it.)
Other microphones with a diameter of 21mm can also
be used, however, ensure that the phantom power
and the sensitivity of the input that match that type of
microphone are correctly selected in the camera
systems menu. Refer to Section 6 for more information
on selecting the audio inputs and controlling the
audio level.
Note:
· When longer microphones are used, it is not
necessary to place them in the split tube.
· Foroptimum operation, the microphone should be
mounted as straight as possible.
· Don’t allow the wind hood to touch the holder 7as
this reduces the damping effect.
· Byplacing thesplitfacing upwards, themicrophone
cable does not touch the holder thus avoiding
mechanical pick-up.
- The microphone can also be connected to the rear
of the Triax adapter where a switch selects the
input. Refer to Section 4 for more information on
connecting the microphone to the rear connector.
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Tripod Adapter Plate
Tomountthe camera on a tripod, the tripod plate (LDK
5030/00isdeliveredas standard)must firstbe attached
to the tripod.
Followthe tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount
thewedgeplate supplied with the tripod and the tripod
adapter plate firmly onto the tripod.
To attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate
proceed as follows:
a. Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod
adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the
front of the camera engages the V-slot 1at the
frontofthetripod adapter plate, and that the slot on
thebottom of the cameraengagesthestud 2at the
rear of the tripod adapter plate.
b. Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into
place.
Caution
Failure to attach the camera to the tripod
adapter plate in the correct manner could
result in an unsecured camera . Ensure that
the rear stud 2is engaged and that the
camera clicks into place.
To remove the camera from the tripod proceed as
follows:
a Press the red locking lever 3against release
handle 4on the tripod adapter plate and hold.
b. Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera .
c. Pull the release handle 4forward.
d. Move the camera backwards and up. The camera
is now free from the tripod adapter plate.
When a 5-inch viewfinder is used with the camera it is
recommended that the optionally available tripod
adapterplateLDK 5030 be used. This tripod plate has
an extra locking lever 5at the rear which provides an
additional clamp for the rear stud and so gives extra
stability to the mount.
Whenthecameraismounted on the tripod tighten this
locking lever 5to ensure that the stud 2at the rear
of the plate is locked firmly in place.
When removing the camera first open the locking
lever 5to free the rear stud 2.
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SuperXPander
The optional SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK
100 extends the camera's use in studio and EFP
situations. This adapter allows larger studio lenses
and a 7-inch viewfinder to be used with the camera.
Additional facilities provided include a utility power
outlet and a rear control panel.
Refer to the User's Guide of the SuperXpander for
more information on mounting the camera and other
units to the SuperXpander as well as information on
the additional functions of the SuperXpander.
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Local Control Panel
The optional Local Control Panel, the LCP100 for the
LDK 100 series (LDK5201/00), allows the operator to
control the camera remotely. The LCP 100 controls
theIris, the MasterBlack,and black andwhitepainting.
The LCP 100 menu is used to access the major
camera settings. The LCP 100 menu settings and the
associated values are displayed on the 16 character
LCD.
Refer to the User’s Guide of the LCP 100 for more
information on connecting the camera as well as
information on the accessories and functions of the
Local Control Panel.
LCP 100
local control panel
VTR on/off
Operate
VTR start/stop
Gain
Black
Function
!Batt Tape nd/re