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02.35.1 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS camera System i LDK 23HS MkII Portable EFP - Studio High Speed Camera system Operator's Manual Contents About this Manual ................................................. ii Introduction ...................................................... 1 - 1 Technology ...................................[...]

i i Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 02.35.1 About this Manual This Operator's Manual is part of a complete documentation set for the camera system which also includes an Installation and Service Manual. Purpose of this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to operate the LDK 23HS [...]

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 1 - 1 Section 1 Introduction This section outlines the technology used in the LDK 23HS mkII camera system and how this translates into a practical, useable camera system. It lists the main features of the camera system and also the precautions that must be taken into account when [...]

1 - 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Introduction T echnology The LDK 23HS mkII is a lightweight EFP/Studio high speed camera system which uses 2/3" frame transfer sensors with Dynamic Pixel Management (DPM). Super Slow Motion Unique live slow motion capability. The LDK 23 HS mkII scans at three time the normal rate. I[...]

Introduction Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 1 - 3 Features • Triple speed scanning for superb slow motion replay. • Instant replay through almost any disk based slow- motion system. • Various preset settings for artificial light conditions ensure a slow motion picture without pulsing light effects. • DPM Frame Trans[...]

1 - 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Introduction Important Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the LDK 23HS mkII camera take the following precautions into consideration: Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a raincover must be used to protect it. Do not subject the unit to severe sho[...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2 - 1 Section 2 provides information on the physical assembly of the camera system and on how accessories can be used to expand the possibilities of the camera system. The mounting of accessories and packing for transport is also explained. Section 2 Assembling the Units C[...]

2 - 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units T ransport Case It is important to protect your camera against damage when transporting it. To do this, a transport case is available for the camera, lens, viewfinder and some accessories. The camera is packed in the transport case as shown in the figure above. This [...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2 - 3 Lens To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: a. Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is 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[...]

2 - 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units 1.5-inch Viewfinder Mounting the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder To mount the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder proceed as follows: a. Loosen retaining screw (1) of viewfinder support bracket (2) at the front of the camera handle. b. Slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder [...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2 - 5 The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your requirements: a. Loosen the support bracket retaining screw (1). b. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position. c. Tighten the support bracket retaining screw (1). Th[...]

2 - 6 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units Positioning the optional 1.5-inch viewfinder The front-back position of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your requirements: a. Loosen the viewfinder front-to-back positioning lever (1). b. Slide de viewfinder longitudinally to the most convient position for vie[...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2 - 7 Fitting accessories to the 1.5-inch viewfinder Wide angle ocular Anti-misting Optic If the camera is used in damp conditions or if the viewfinder picture is obscured by condensation on the eyepiece, it is recommended that you fit the Anti- misting Optic LDK 6108/90 i[...]

2 - 8 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units Other viewfinders 5-inch viewfinder In many EFP and studio situations the optional 5-inch viewfinder LDK 4309/15/16/55/56 is used instead of the 1.5-inch viewfinder. The 5-inch viewfinder is mounted in the slot (1) at the top-rear of the camera head. The viewfinder c[...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2 - 9 Microphone To attach a microphone, the LDK 8330/00 for example, to the camera proceed as follows: a. Loosen the retaining screw (1) of the microphone support bracket (2) on the viewfinder and open. b. Place the microphone into the support bracket (2). c. Close the br[...]

2-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units Camera T ripod To mount the optional tripod adapter LDK 5031/00 onto the tripod and the camera onto the tripod adapter proceed as follows: a. Secure the tripod adapter (1) to the tripod wedge plate using the screws supplied with the tripod. Screws with threads of 3/8 [...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2-11 Rain and Off-use Cover The rain and off-use cover LDK 6989/00 must be used when the camera system is in a wet or damp environment. This protection is necessary for personal safety reasons. The cover can also be used indoors to protect the camera when it is used in dus[...]

2-12 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units SuperXpander The SuperXpander (LDK 4482) for the LDK 23HS mkII 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 pow[...]

Assembling the Units Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 2-13 Shoulder Pad To mount another type of shoulder pad proceed as follows: a. Remove the two screws (1) securing the shoulder pad to the camera. b. Slide the lip (2) of the new shoulder pad under the triangular bracket (3). Use the two screws (1) to secure it in place. Sc[...]

2-14 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Assembling the Units T op Light To mount a toplight on the camera, proceed as follows: a. Raise the recessed bracket (1) by tightening screw (2). b. Screw or slide the toplight onto the bracket (1) and lock the toplight. c. Adjust the angle of the bracket (1) by loosening or tightening th[...]

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3 - 1 The LDK 23HS mkII is a multi-functional camera and this section describes the various ways that it can be used in a studio system with other cameras. Information on the cables, control panels and the control bus is also provided as is information on the main video and audi[...]

3 - 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Configurations THS 1387 Single camera triax mode LDK 23HS mkII Triax cable, maximum length: 800 m with 14 mm cable (1000 m with minor performance degradation) Mains AC power supply CPU LDK 4058 Two-wire data cable, maximum length: 350 m (1,150 ft.) Operational Control Panel OCP Mains of [...]

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3 - 3 THS 1388 LDK 20 Triax Cable Maximum Length 2,400 m (7,875 ft) with 14 mm cable Base Station LDK 4500 LDK 200 Triax Cable Maximum Length 2,400 m (7,875 ft) with 14 mm cable Data Cable (2-wire) Maximum Length 350 m (1,150 ft) Operational Control Panels MCP II LDK4609 MCP LDK[...]

3 - 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Configurations Operational Control Panels MCP II LDK4609 MCP LDK 4607 LDK 23HS mkII RE MOTE Standard PGM Output 270 Mb/s (Used for Slo w Motion) Composite Output (Used for monitoring) CABLE TEST AC DC CAM ON ON AIR 0 mains Camera Processing Unit HS mkII CPU LDK 4058 mkII Analoque Standar[...]

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3 - 5 High speed system compatibility Compatibility with the previous version of the LDK 23 HS is guaranteed, with some limitations of functionality and performance. Only the combination of the LDK 23 HS mkII and the LDK 4058 mkII CPU supports the mkII flicker reduction system. [...]

3 - 6 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Configurations Required Software Configurations Minimum configuration series 9000 parts System part 12NC software Status software Camera Head 3922 407 27101 4 4 CPU LDK4058 3922 407 27121 4 2 OCP LDK4628 3922 407 12151 7 8 OCP LDK4629 3922 407 21521 7 8 MCP1 LDK4607 3922 407 11411 8 8 39[...]

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3 - 7 T wo-wire Data Control Bus The two-wire data bus is used to connect all control units in the Series 9000 control system. The data cable loops-through from one unit to the other. The order of connection is not important, however, the total length of the cables must not exce[...]

3 - 8 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Configurations VF R- Y B- Y VF I NDI CATI ONS TRIAX EXT SI GNAL SELECT I ON VF SI GNAL SELECTION or RET butt on on the l ens control signal TRAN SMITTER/ RECEI VER COMPONENT MATRI X Y R B G TRANSMI TTE R/ RECEI VER ADC + Di git al Vi d eo Deco der R- Y B-Y Y contr ol si gnal contr ol si [...]

Configurations Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 3 - 9 control signal AUDIO CHANNEL 1 AUDIO CHANNEL 2 TEL. RIGHT TEL. LEFT CAM MIC CAM MIC SIDE TONE PROG PROD TRACKER MIC PROG PROD ENG TRACKER HEADSET AMPLIFICATION TRACKER MIC FRONT/REAR CPU CAMERA ENG PROD OFF PROD ENG AUDIO CHANNEL 1 AUDIO CHANNEL 2 Audio/Intercom Routing Au[...]

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Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4 - 1 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 4 Location of Co[...]

4 - 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions 1 Circuit breaker button (BREAKER) The circuit breaker cuts off the power when excessive current flows in the camera. Check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective action before pressing the circuit breaker button to reset it. 2 Power swit[...]

Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4 - 3 1 Triaxial cable connector The triaxial cable which connects the camera to the CPU is connected to this socket. The triax cable carries all the video and control signals, and the power supply for the adapter and camera head. 2 Lens connector The flying [...]

4 - 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions 1 VTR switch The VTR switch is disabled in this mode. In triax mode however, it will switch the microphone of the headset to the production intercom channel. 2 Vertical Shift switch (V-Shift) The V-Shift switch is disabled in this mode. 3 Clean Scan but[...]

Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4 - 5 Monitoring Functions 1 Viewfinder connector Use this socket to connect the flying lead from the viewfinder to the camera. Caution Do not attach a lens to the Viewfinder connector 2 . 3 External video output connector This BNC connector carries the exter[...]

4 - 6 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions 1 On-air indicator switch The on-air indicator switch disables (OFF position) or enables the on-air LED indicator on the viewfinder. 2 On-air indicators (red) The red on-air LED indicator light to indicate that the camera is on-air or recording. 3 On-ai[...]

Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4 - 7 Viewfinder 1 Dioptric adjustment ring Turn this ring to obtain the image that is best suited to your eyesight. 2 Crispening switch This switch, when switched on, increases the sharpness of the picture displayed in the viewfinder. 3 Zebra switch This swi[...]

4 - 8 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions SAVE ME NU BA TT REC TAPE ND RE -+ + + A W 2 AW 1 3 , 2 5, 6 SAVE ME NU BA TT REC TA PE ND RE -+ + + A W 2 A W 1 3,2 5, 6 SAVE ME NU BA TT REC TAPE ND RE -+ + + A W 2 A W 1 3,2 5, 6 SAVE MENU BATT REC TAPE ND RE -+ + + A W 2 A W 1 3,2 5, 6 SA VE ME N U [...]

Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4 - 9 Control Functions 1 Select switch This switch, when pressed, selects the particular menu that is pointed out by the cursor in the display or sets an on/off function. 2 Rotary control This up/down scroll switch is used to move through the various menus o[...]

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Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4-11 8 Audio Ch. 2 microphone connector Balanced input for high quality microphone. A phantom power supply (48V) can be internally selected (see installation manual). The gain of this audio channel can be controlled from the CPU. 9 Headphone volume This contr[...]

4-12 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Location of Controls and Functions Auxiliary Functions 1 Teleprompter output connector This BNC connector is disabled in this mode. 2 Script Light connector A 3-pole socket which supplies +12 Vdc for a script light (maximum dissipation 3W). Scriptboard LDK 6985/15 is connected to this soc[...]

Location of Controls and Functions Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 4-13 CPU output Functions 1 Triple scan Serial Digital video outputs The PH1, PH2 and PH3 BNC connectors provide combined a triple scan serial digital video signal to the Multi Channel disk recorder for Super Live Slow Motion. (Consult the Installation Manual[...]

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Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 5 - 1 Colour temperature selection .............................. 5 - 4 Auto-White Balance ........................................... 5 - 5 Clean Scan ........................................................ 5 - 5 Artificial light conditions ..................................... 5 - [...]

5 - 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Shooting Using the Camera Standard settings To ensure that some of the camera functions are not set to unusual values a standard file has been defined in the factory which contains the normal values for most functions. The table in the appendix lists the values that are set when the stan[...]

Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 5 - 3 Colour Bar The front/left side panel also contains a button for switching on the colour bar test signal. The colour bar is a standard test signal which is used to set up and check the camera before use. When the colour bar is selected the following fu n ctions are temporarily se[...]

5 - 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Shooting Optical filter selection A filter can be placed in the path of the optical signal to restrict the incoming light or for artistic effect. The filter is selected via the Filter up/down switch on the front/left side panel. When this switch is pressed initially, a list of the availa[...]

Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 5 - 5 Auto-White Balance If the three preset colour temperatures do not match your lighting conditions then the auto-white procedure must be carried out as follows: a. First select one of the memory positions AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured colour temperature value with the [...]

5 - 6 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Shooting Artificial light conditions Standard Camera 1 Field 1 P eriod Video Lev el Light Amplitude Triple Scan Mode Field 2 1 P eriod Video Lev el Light Amplitude Field 1 Field 3 Field 1 Field 3 Field 2 In artificial light conditions it is recomended to examine the lighting conditions. [...]

Shooting Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 5 - 7 Presets for artificial lighting conditions The alternating light amplitude may cause flickering in at the Triple Scan output. There are 5 presets to accommodate different artificial lighting conditions. There are two ways to set the lighting presets; The camera systems menu and [...]

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Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 6 - 1 Because the LDK 23HS mkII offers such a wide range of functions, this section describes the structure of the control system. It contains procedures for controlling the menu system and explains how to program the menu system for your personal preferences. The men[...]

6 - 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Operating the Menu System Introduction Operationally, the camera is very easy to use. However, because of the large number of functions available and the large number of set-up options, it may require some time for you to become familiar with them all. We recommend that you spend time us[...]

Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 6 - 3 Systems Menu The system functions of the camera are grouped into menus and sub-menus. When you first enter a menu (other than the MAIN menu) the cursor is positioned next to the first item. The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located[...]

6 - 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Operating the Menu System Making changes To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the appendix to discover under which menu group or subgroup the function you want to change is located. If the cursor points to an item (and there are no double arrows to indicate a su[...]

Operating the Menu System Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System 6 - 5 VF/Lens menu As the name indicates, the functions contained under this menu control various aspects of the viewfinder and the lens. Install menu This menu contains functions which are used to install the camera into a particular configuration. It also contains c[...]

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Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System A- 1 Appendix Contents Menu Structure ................................................. A -3 Operate Menu ................................................ A- 3 Setup Menu ................................................... A -4 VF/Lens Menu ............................................[...]

A- 2 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix The appendix contains two tables listing the contents of the menu system. The first table presents the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself. The table is colour coded to represent the functions that are available with different user levels. All ava[...]

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System A- 3 Menu Structure Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Explanation Operate 2> > Gain 2 >> Gain dB 2 -6,-3,0,3,6,9, 12,15,18,21,24,27,30 0 Gain pres ets Gain switc h -see the Ins tall menu f or values Ctemp 2 3k 2,5k6, 7k5,aw1,aw2 3k2 Colour temperature Autowh 2[...]

A- 4 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix Menu UL Availabl e Cho ices Def Available if ... Explanat ion Setup(1) 2> > Gain 2 >> Gain dB 2 -6,-3,0,3,6, 9, 12,15,18,21,24,27,30 0 Gain presets Gain switch -se e the Install menu for values Red 3 00-99 50 Red gain (limited to colour tem p sett ing) Green 3 00-99 5[...]

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System A- 5 Menu UL Availabl e Cho ices Def Available if ... Explanatio n Setup(2) 2> > Shading 4 >> Shading 4 On,Off On White s hading switch Shad R 4 >> H saw R 4 00-99 50 Shading On Horizontal saw Red H par R 4 00-99 0 Shading On Horizontal par Red V saw R 4 00-99 50 Sha[...]

A- 6 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix Menu UL Availabl e Cho ices Def Available if ... Explanat ion Vf/Lens 0-1 >> Vf Inst 0-1 >> Vf mon 0-1 Y,R,G, B Y Viewf inder monitor sele ct Vf Ex t 0-1 Ex1,E x2,YE1, YE2 Ex 1 V iewfinder ex ternal select Vf Cont 0-1 >> Vf Cont 0-1 On,Off,Bst On Vi ewfinder con[...]

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System A- 7 Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Exp lanation Install 0-1 >> User Lev 0-1 0, 1,2,3,4 4 Max user lev el User level select Cam Nr 2 1-15 0 Camera number indication Timing 2 >> Timing 2 CPU,On CPU Subc Crs 2 0, 90,180,270 0 Timing On Subcarrier t iming coar[...]

A- 8 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Exp lanation Files 2> > Filenr 2 1-4, Std,I ns Scene fi le number select Recall 2 Ok,Nok ,Exe Scene fi le recall s witch Store 2 Ok ,Nok, Exe Scene fil e store swit ch Menu UL Available Choices Def Available if ... Exp lanation[...]

Appendix Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System A- 9 Aspect ratio Operate Sensor Select switch Operate Sensor Asp Ratio Source switch input Operate Sensor Asp Ratio Audio Operate Audio Audio 1 level select Operate Audio Audio 2 level select Operate Audio Auto lighting Operate Sensor Shutter Auto white balance Op[...]

A-10 Operator's Manual LDK 23HS mkII - HS Camera System Appendix Function Path in Menu PIP Border Vf/Lens Vf Inst PIP Dual PIP switch Install Vf Location Vf/Lens Vf Inst PIP Reverse mode Vf/Lens Vf Inst PIP Size Vf/Lens Vf Inst PIP Switch Vf/Lens Vf Inst PIP Range extender Vf/Lens Lens Safe area Vf/Lens Vf Inst Mark[...]