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Triax Adapter for LDK 200 Series
Operator’s Manual
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02.14.5 Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax i
LDK 200 Triax
Multi-role Camera
Operator's Manual
MonitoringFunctions ......................................... 4-7
Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-8
ViewfinderIndicators ......................................... 4-9
Audio ............................................................... 4-10
Intercom .......................................................... 4-11
ControlFunctions............................................. 4-12
Auxilary Functions ........................................... 4-13
Shooting .................................................................... 5-1
Using the Camera .............................................. 5-2
Standard settings............................................... 5-3
ColourBar.......................................................... 5-4
Gain selection.................................................... 5-4
Optical filter selection ........................................ 5-4
Colourtemperatureselection ............................. 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
Contents
About this Manual ................................................. ii
Introduction ............................................................... 1-1
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
Smart Card ........................................................ 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 ........................ 2-5
OtherViewfinders .............................................. 2-6
ZoomControls ................................................... 2-6
Microphone ........................................................ 2-7
Tripod Adapter Plate .......................................... 2-8
SuperXPander ................................................... 2-9
ShoulderPad ................................................... 2-10
Rain and Off-use Cover ................................... 2-10
Script board ..................................................... 2-11
Top Light ......................................................... 2-11
Configurations .......................................................... 3-1
Basic Configurations .......................................... 3-2
Location of Controls and Functions ........................ 4-1
PowerSupply .................................................... 4-2
Security and Access ......................................... 4-3
Video Functions ................................................. 4-4

ii Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax 02.14.5
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 200 Multi-role
Camera equipped with an LDK 5430 Triax Adapter. It
providestheinformationnecessarytousethecamera
in different configurations and with various
attachments. With this manual it is possible to
discover all the operating features of the camera and
so use it to its full potential. The manual should be
used together with the camera to explore and learn
about the many sophisticated control functions
available.
Intended audience
Thisoperator'smanualcanbeusedbyinexperienced
cameraoperatorswhoare new to Philips 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
The manual is divided into six sections and an
appendix:
Section 1: Introduction
This section outlines the technology used in the
LDK 200 camera and how this translates into a
practical,useablecamera. 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
beusedtoexpandthepossibilitiesofthecamera.The
mounting of accessories and packing for transport is
also explained.
Section 3: Configurations
The LDK 200 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
This section shows the physical location of the
controls 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
Thissectioncontains 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 200 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.
About this Manual

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax 1-1
This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 200 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
Technology ........................................................ 1-2
Smart Card ........................................................ 1-3
Contents
Features ............................................................ 1-4
ImportantPrecautions........................................ 1-5

1-2 Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax Introduction
Technology
The LDK 200 Triax camera combines a multi-role
digitalcamerahead 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.
Camera Head
TheFrameTransferCCDDPMsensorofferssuperior
performanceandcanhandlehighlightsofup to 600%.
The2/3-inch sensors have a high dynamicrange and
high linear sensitivity over all camera lens apertures.
Frame Transfer technology ensures that there is no
lagnorsmear. TheFrameTransferDPMsensoruses
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
linein both formats ensures that thereis no loss in the
horizontalviewinganglebutalsoensureshighresolution
in the red, green and blue channels.
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.
Theintelligentcontinuousautomaticsfacilityprovides
automatic control of black levels and black shading.
Eachsensorprovidesblackreferencesignalsthatare
used to monitor temperature changes. This means
thatcontinuousautomatic correction isappliedwithout
operatorintervention.
The digital contour processing uses full amplitude
video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range
contour circuit.
Colorimetryisselectedbymeansofavariable6-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
sequenceissoftware programmableforprecisecolour
matching.
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
compressedhighlights,reproducingcoloursfaithfully,
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.
Advanced Triax 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
thebest possible linearity, lower crosstalk andhigher
signal to noise over the maximum cable length. The
chromakeyquality is excellent as the primary colours
donot 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 200 Triax is plug compatible with existing
Philips base stations and full camera control is
provided via Series 9000 Universal Camera Control
system. Base station outputs can include an optional
serial digital video signal.
SuperXPander
An optional SuperXpander enables the camera to be
usedwithlargelenses so extending the camera's use
in studio and EFP situations.

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax 1-3
Smart Card
Three smart cards are delivered with each camera.
These comprise of two user cards and one owner
card.
The owner's smart card has three functions:
• Asanaccesscontroldevice to the security settings
of the camera.
• As a storage device for four scene files.
• As a storage device for two operator files.
Theownercardis uniquetoeverycamera. Owner card
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.
Access control
Theownercardisusedtosettheuserlevel.Thereare
four user levels present in the camera. These restrict
access,invarying degrees, totheoperationalcontrols.
TheAppendixindicateswhichfunctionsare available
ateachuser 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
different scene files to be stored on the 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.
Operator files
Both the user card and the owner card allow two
different operator files to be stored on the card. The
recall and storage of a operator file is carried out 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 Philips camera card.
Store the owner card in a safe place.
User cardOwnercard
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COMPANY:
DATE:
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SCENE FILE
OPERATOR FILE
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SERIAL NR.
OWNER CARD
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USER:
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LDK 100
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Features
• 3x 2/3-inch switcheable DPM sensors ensure no
vertical smear.
• DPMFrameTransfersensorswith 1000 horizontal
pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same
numberofverticallinesinboth formats. No change
in horizontal viewing angle - so no optical wide
angleconvertorsrequired.
• 12-bit digital processing with unique software
programmablevideopath.
• Superior all digital highlight handling with a wide
dynamicrange.
• Uniquecircuitry for pivoting knee and TrueColour
Knee.
• Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital
matrix assure accurate colour matching.
• Fluorescent light matrix
• Digitalgammawithuniquestandardpresetvalues
and highest accuracy.
• Digital contour with an extensive range of
parameters.
• Advanced contour correction includes two
automatic 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.
• Optical servo-controlled four-position neutral
density filter wheel.
• Optical servo-controlled effect filter wheel with
soft focus, four-point star and six-point star filters.
• Electronic colour filter can be used for creating a
special look (warm / cold) of a scene, or for a
smooth colour temperature control around the
white balance setting.
• Smart card for personal settings and security.
• Ownercardforsetting user levels, and for copying
and storing control settings.
• Protected,easy-to-operatecontrols and switches
with read-out of all settings.
• Viewfinder status read-out of primary camera
functions.
• Cleanscanfeatureallows 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
• Zoom control handgrip makes awkward shots
easy.
• Transport case.
• 4:2:2 serial digital outputs from the Base Station.
• Reference input for genlocking in stand-alone
mode and a 1 Vpp CVBS output signal when the
optional encoder (LDK 5435) is fitted.
• SuperXPanderextendsthecamera'suseinstudio
and EFP situations.
• Smart-Touch™ gives the operator instant, one-
button access to 14 predefined shooting
characteristics.

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 200 Triax 1-5
WARNINGS
If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a
rain cover 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).
Clear
ND1/4
ND1/16
ND1/64
Clear
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Star6P
SoftFocus
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Star6P
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Star6P
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Aux
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.
Avoid extreme highlights as these
can cause various kinds of optical
reflections.
Toensurecontinualhighperformancefromthe camera
take the following precautions into consideration:
Important Precautions

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