THOMSON LDK 5302/60 User manual

LDK 5302/60LDK 5302/60
LDK 5302/60LDK 5302/60
LDK 5302/60
2 inch HDTV Viewfinder
User’s Guide
3922 496 49001 v02

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02.38.1 User's Guide LDK 5302/60 - 2 Inch HDTV Viewfinder 1-1
LDK5302/60
2 inch HDTV Viewfinder
User's Guide
The2InchHDTVViewfinder(LDK5302/60)isaviewfinderforusewithLDK6000HDseriescameras.
Contents
About This Manual ............................................. 1-2
Installation ......................................................... 1-3
Operation ........................................................... 1-6
Connectors andCables ...................................... 1-9

1-2 User's Guide LDK 5302/60 - 2 Inch HDTV Viewfinder 02.38.1
About This Manual
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to present a global
description of how to operate the viewfinder. Consult
the Operator's manual of your camera as required
during and after the installation process.
This manual is an integral part of the service policy.
Itensuresthatyouwillbeable to install yourviewfinder
to meet the requirements of your environment. The
manual provides first line service information so that
suitably qualified service personnel can detect and
repair faults, normally by module replacement.
Becauseof thecomplexityof someofthe components,
second line service can only be carried out at the
specially equipped service centres and information
concerningsecond line maintenance isnotsupplied in
this manual.
Intended audience
The manual is intended as a guide to those with a
workingknowledge ofcamera systemsandinstallation
techniques.Thefirstlinedetectionandrepairoffaults
requiresageneralknowledgeoftestandmeasurement
techniques. The guide is so designed that it can be
used as wel to the viewfinder, as wel a simple
proceduralguide to those who wish to setupand start
shooting immediately, and as a reference work to be
consulted as required during the long life of the
viewfinder.
Service policy
The LDK5302/60 is a sophisticated HDTV viewfinder
containing state-of-the-art electronic components
which are designed to provide long-life operation
without the need for maintenance. With this in mind,
the service policy of Thomson Multimedia Broadcast
Solutions endeavours to ensure that help will be
quicklyonhandintheunlikelyeventofanythinggoing
wrong. The guiding principles of the Thomson
MultimediaBroadcast Solutions firstlinemaintenance
philosophy are speed and cost effectiveness. First
line maintenance is dedicated to keeping your
viewfinderoperational, despite afault,by replacement
boards and the replacement of minor mechanical
parts by the user.
CAUTION
Without additional protection the LDK5302/60
is protected according to safety specification
EN60529 up to level IPX3 (spraying water).
Exposure to splashing or jetting water can
result in harmful effects.
Optional accessories
- Wide angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00)
- Left eye adaptor (LDK 5390/10)
Packing/Unpacking
Inspectthe shippingcontainerfor evidenceofdamage
immediately after receipt. If the shipping container or
cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept
untilthecontentsoftheshipmenthavebeenchecked
for completeness and the units have been checked
mechanically and electrically.
The contents of the shipment should be checked
againstthe packing list.Ifthe contents areincomplete,
ifthereis mechanical damage or defect, or if the units
do not perform correctly when unpacked, notify your
Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions sales or
service centre within eight days. If the shipping
containershowssignsofdamageorstress,notify the
carrier as well.
If a unit is being returned to Thomson Multimedia
Broadcast Solutions for servicing, try to use the
containers and materials of the original packaging.
Attach a tag indicating the type of service required,
returnaddress,modelnumber,fullserialnumberand
the return number which will be supplied by your
Thomson Multimedia Broadcast 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:
a. Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic.
b. Use strong shipping container.
c. Usealayer of shock-absorbing materialaroundall
sides of the unit to provide firm cushioning and
prevent movement inside container.
d. Seal shipping container securely.
e. MarkshippingcontainerFRAGILEtoensurecareful
handling.

02.38.1 User's Guide LDK 5302/60 - 2 Inch HDTV Viewfinder 1-3
Installation
Positioning the 2-inch viewfinderMounting the 2-inch viewfinder and
microphone holder
To mount the 2-inch viewfinder proceed as follows:
a. Loosenlockingring(1)ofviewfindersupportbracket
(2)atthe front of thecamerahandle.(Asseen 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 (1)by 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
connectorsocket(6)atthe top right of the camera.
e. Slidethe microphoneholder(4)ontothe viewfinder
and secure with the knurled screw (5).
CAUTION
Always fit the microphone holder (4)as it
functions as a safety stop for the viewfinder.
f. 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
Multimedia Broadcast Solutions representative.
The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be
adjusted as follows to suit your requirements:
a. Loosenthe lockingring(1). (As seen from therear
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 (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
desiredposition is reachedtightenthesupport bracket
round bar retaining lever (2)again.
To use the viewfinder at a distance press the button
(4)belowor above the eyepiece tube and swing it free
of the associated clip (5). The display can now be
seen from further away.
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