grass valley LDX 100 Live Production Camera User Guide

LDX 100 Live Production Camera

LDX 100
LIVE PRODUCTION CAMERA
User’s Guide
13-00096-000 2020-12-24

Notices
FCC Compliance
In order to comply with FCC/CFR47: Part 15 regulations, it is necessary to use high-quality, triple-screened Media or Monitor cable assemblies with integrated ferrite suppression at both ends.
Patent Information
This product may be protected by one or more patents. For further information, please visit: www.grassvalley.com/patents/
Copyright and Trademark Notice
Grass Valley®, GV® and the Grass Valley logo and/or any of the Grass Valley products listed
in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of GVBB Holdings SARL, Grass Valley USA, LLC, or one of its affiliates or subsidiaries. All other intellectual property rights are owned by GVBB Holdings SARL, Grass Valley USA, LLC, or one of its affiliates or subsidiaries. All third party intellectual property rights (including logos or icons) remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2020-2020 GVBB Holdings SARL and Grass Valley USA, LLC. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Terms and Conditions
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By using LDX 100 Series documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Grass Valley hereby grants permission and license to owners of LDX 100 Series to use their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Grass Valley products may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose unless specifically authorized in writing by Grass Valley. A Grass Valley manual may have been revised to reflect changes made to the product during its manufacturing life. Thus, different versions of a manual may exist for any given product. Care should be taken to ensure that one obtains the proper manual version for a specific product serial number. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Grass Valley. Warranty information is available from the Legal Terms and Conditions section of Grass Valley’s website (www.grassvalley.com).

Title

LDX 100 User’s Guide

Part Number 13-00096-000

Revision

2020-12-24, 09:56

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Important Safety Information
This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to persons.
Symbols and Their Meanings
Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Indicates that the user, operator or service technician should refer to the product manuals for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.
Indicates that static sensitive components are present, which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) regulations and recommendations for USA. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Canadian Standard Association (CSA) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with safety of laser product applicable standards.
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Warnings

A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this equipment:
· Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only.
· Do not operate the equipment in wet or damp conditions. If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons.
· Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
· Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do not touch exposed connections and components while power is on.
· Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic objects.
· To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
· Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.

Cautions

A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment damage. Observe the following cautions when operating or working on this equipment:
· Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible.
· Do not operate with suspected equipment failure. If you suspect product damage or equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.
· To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
· Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment. Servicing should be done in a static-free environment.
· Provide proper ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide equipment ventilation in accordance with the installation instructions. Do not block the hot airflow coming from air outlet(s).

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Precautions
To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration:
· Avoid 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 the viewfinder. · Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the imagers. · Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections. · Be careful when connecting and disconnecting fiber cables. · Do not connect Grass Valley camera systems with other manufacturer’s camera system
parts. · Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
Electrostatic discharge occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in intermittent failure or complete damage adversely affecting an electrical circuit. When you remove and replace any card from a frame always follow ESD-prevention procedures: · Ensure that the frame is electrically connected to earth ground through the power cord or any other means if available.
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· Wear an ESD wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground unwanted ESD voltages. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal part of the chassis.
· For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms.
· When temporarily storing a card make sure it is placed in an ESD bag. · Cards in an earth grounded metal frame or casing do not require any special ESD
protection.
Environmental Information
European (CE) WEEE directive.
This symbol on the product(s) means that at the end of life disposal it should not be mixed with general waste. Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information. Grass Valley believes this environmental information to be correct but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy since it is based on data received from sources outside our company. All specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have questions about Grass Valley environmental and social involvement (WEEE, RoHS, REACH, etc.), please contact us at environment@grassvalley.com.
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Laser Safety – Fiber Output SFP and QSFP Modules Warning
LASER SAFETY
The average optical output power does not exceed 0 dBm (1mW) under normal operating conditions. Unused optical outputs should be covered to prevent direct exposure to the laser beam. Even though the power of these lasers is low, the beam should be treated with caution and common sense because it is intense and concentrated. Laser radiation can cause irreversible and permanent damage of eyesight. Please read the following guidelines carefully:
· Make sure that a fiber is connected to the board’s fiber outputs before power is applied. If a fiber cable (e.g. patchcord) is already connected to an output, make sure that the cable’s other end is connected, too, before powering up the board.
· Do not look in the end of a fiber to see if light is coming out. The laser wavelengths being used are totally invisible to the human eye and can cause permanent damage. Always use optical instrumentation, such as an optical power meter, to verify light output.
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Safety and EMC Standards
This equipment complies with the following standards:
Safety Standards
IEC62368-1:2018 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment: part 1
EN 62368-1:2018 EU national deviations.
EMC Standards
This unit conforms to the relevant Union harmonization legislation and the requirements of the following directive/standards:
RED 2014/53/EU
EMC testing; EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 and EN 301 489-19 V2.1.1. EN 62311:2020N
Radio testing; EN 303 413 v1.1.1 (GPS) Radio testing; EN 300 330 v2.1.1 (NFC)
FCC / CFR 47:Part 15 (Class A) Federal Communications Commission Rules Part 15, Subpart B Caution to the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. following the provisions of:
· the RED directive 2014/53/EU
NNoottee This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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LDX 100 User’s Guide This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Manufacturer’s Name: Grass Valley Nederland B.V. Manufacturer’s Address: Bergschot 69, 4817PA, Breda, The Netherlands

Trade/Brand Name: Document Number: Device Name : Device Description:

Grass Valley LDX100 -C01-100.docx LDX 100 LDX 100 Broadcast Camera

(1-0200100-0000)

Year CE marking was first affixed to declared product/device: 20
The product/device of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation and the requirements of the following directive/standards: RED 2014/53/EU

EMC testing;
Radio testing; Radio testing;

EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 and EN 301 489-19 V2.1.1. EN 62311:2020 EN 303 413 v1.1.1 (GPS) EN 300 330 v2.1.1, (NFC)

Notified body Telefication BV, 0560 performed B+C assessment and issued an EU- type examination certificate RED 202140120/AA/00

Safety;

IEC 62368-1: 2018 EN 62368-1: 2018

Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment: Part 1 EU national deviations.

Signed for and on behalf of Grass Valley Nederland B.V. Julien Renaud, Sr. Compliance Specialist Montreal, Quebec, Canada ­ Issued on October 5, 2020
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EMC performance of cables and connectors
Grass Valley products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics. All signal connections (including remote control connections) shall be made with screened cables terminated in connectors having a metal shell. The cable screen shall have a largearea contact with the metal shell. SIGNAL/DATA PORTS For unconnected signal/data ports on the unit, fit shielding covers. For example, fit EMI blanking covers to SFP(+) type ports and fit 75 RF terminators to BNC type ports. COAXIAL CABLES Coaxial cables connections (particularly serial digital video connections) shall be made with high- quality double-screened coaxial cables such as Belden 8281 or BBC type PSF1/2M and Belden 1694A (for 3Gbps). D-TYPE CONNECTORS D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen. Connectors having “dimples” which improve the contact between the plug and socket shells, are recommended.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Related documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Work Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Remote production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Superior digital processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System components and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing a (Q)SFP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 EC 2-100 viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Distance viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 LDK 5301/10 Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Adjusting the shoulder pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Adjusting the handgrip position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Camera mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 NativeIP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 XCU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 DirectIP/IP+ with hybrid power extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Local mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Control network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Main video configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
NativeIP mode: 1X speed UHD workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 NativeIP mode: 1X speed UHD with redundancy workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 NativeIP mode: 3X Speed UHD workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 XCU mode: 1X Speed UHD workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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4 IP Media setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Camera Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 IP Media Network setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Local ports setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Main video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Main video in 4K uncompressed mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 IP MonLive tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 IP Video In tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 IP Audio tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 IP Intercom tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 PTP tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Powering the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Location of controls and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Camera front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Camera left panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Camera back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Controlling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Navigating the camera menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Entering the camera menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Leaving the camera menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Making value changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Assigning user buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Left side and lens buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Handgrip button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Viewfinder controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Viewfinder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 On screen marker indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Viewfinder LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Information pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Focus assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Viewfinder zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Lens operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Back focus adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 CLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Auto Iris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Extended Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Precision focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Lens indicators in the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Connecting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Analog audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Using intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Selecting intercom channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Adjusting intercom volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Routing signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Adjusting sidetone volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Assigning buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Setting up the Tracker headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Call button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Return video channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 PickMe button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Other communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Scene files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Lens files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Media files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Standard files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
6 Video setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Standard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Sensitivity mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Color bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Gamma (NOT valid for HDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Gamma correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Gamma curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Gamma presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Contrast adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Black Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Knee (not valid for HDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Knee (in PowerCurves mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Knee (in compatibility mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Optical filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Exposure time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Lighting correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 V-Shift (vertical acquisition shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 LED Wall Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Color Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Color Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Selecting color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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Variable color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Auto White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Saturation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Color Gamut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Color Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Secondary color correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Advanced options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Lens related functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Detail Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Image control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Freeze Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Reverse Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Appendix A Menu references. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reference tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Installation menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Operator Toolbox menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Production Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Creative Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Licenses menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix B Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Right front side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Front microphone connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Lens connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Viewfinder connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Right side connector panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Ethernet Trunk/IP connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 REF/AES connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 BNC A to E connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 HDMI connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Hybrid fiber transmission connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Intercom headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Audio 1+2 input connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 DC Power input connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 DC Power output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Auxiliary connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 RS-232 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 C2IP Ethernet connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Appendix C Video signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
XCU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Baseband signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 IP Streams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
NativeIP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Baseband (BNC) signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 IP Streams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Incoming IP streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Outgoing IP streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Appendix D Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 About licenses/options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Black Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Full Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Formatting the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Updating camera software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Appendix E Installation of (Q)SFP modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
(Q)SFP modules configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Changing (Q)SFP modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
List of (Q)SFP modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Appendix F Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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Introduction
Welcome
The LDX 100 is high-end live production camera using the Grass Valley’s new 2/3-inch UHD Titan imagers.
About this guide
The purpose of this guide is to present a detailed description of how to operate an LDX 100 camera. It provides the information necessary to use the camera in different configurations and with various attachments. This guide describes all operating features of the camera so it can be used to its full potential. This 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.
Related documents
Before proceeding, check the Grass Valley website at www.grassvalley.com for the latest version of this user’s guide and additional information:
· User’s guide updates, data sheets, brochures and application notes. · Camera software package updates, release notes and installation instructions.
Technology
Work Field
The LDX 100 is designed for flexibility, with the ability to be used for both dramatic productions and live broadcasts, especially sports. The use of compact broadcast 2/3-inch lenses with a B4-mount gives you the large zoom range, speed and depth of field which is required for demanding live and many dramatic productions.
Remote production
The LDX 100 is the best choice for At-Home/REMI (REMote Integration) productions. With the implementation of Grass Valley’s NativeIP transmission, the LDX 100 is the first studio system camera that is fully IP based. Thanks to NativeIP, the camera connects directly to your IP infrastructure in studio and OB-production environments. Additionally, the LDX 100 can also operate in an existing XF transmission workflow using the XCU Universe UXF.
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Introduction Options

Options

The following options are available for the LDX 100: · NativeIP · UHD 3X · UHD 1X
(Options can be installed using licenses)

Superior digital processing
The advanced video processing of the camera is done with floating point precision while all major camera functions are processed in the digital domain, including knee, gamma, detail, matrix and color correction.
To make images look their best, the LDX 100 incorporate TrueTextureTM–a unique feature to preserve texture throughout all processing parameters.
Chromatic lens aberration correction (CLASS) offers impressive sharpness improvements on the outer regions of the image by canceling out shifts in color registration. This algorithm works in conjunction with lens data, using industry standard lens interface protocols.
The Dynamic Detail Equalizer provides more control over image sharpness than ever before. Detail enhancement can be fine-adjusted for each individual tonal range.
Video contrast adjustment offers unmatched creative control over the luminance levels of the picture: shadows, midtones and highlights can be adjusted individually while natural transitions between the areas are maintained.
Key features
· New camera platform designed for extension into the future · UHD HDR images at 3X high speed · Simple, scalable multi-format image capture and distribution · First camera to employ full IP network connectivity thanks to NativeIP. No separate base
station required for NativeIP. Backward compatible is still offered with the UXF XCU using XF transmission. · Fastest time to deploy and configure · Extensive operator training not required · At-a-glance settings and diagnostics for immediate status recognition · Software update and reconfiguration of licenses and settings (if required) in less than 7 minutes · Field-tested rugged and reliable · Suite of inventory management features · Quickly align camera configuration to production requirements for superior cost management · Field-replaceable SFP/QSFP modules for different IP configurations
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System components and accessories

System components and power supply options:

XCU Universe UXF

XF Transmission Fiber Base Station

HPE-300

300 W Hybrid Power Extender with single AC mains input

HPE-300-2AC

300 W Hybrid Power Extender with dual AC mains input

LDK 4425

3G Fiber Power Converter unit

SHED-BS

SMPTE Hybrid Elimination Device (Base Station)

Camera Control components:

CGP 500

Creative Grading Control Panel

CCS-One

Cameras Control Server

CGA

Creative Grading Application (PC tablet required)

Viewfinders:

EC 2-100

2-inch ocular viewfinder for LDX 100 Series

VF 7-100X

7-inch native HD viewfinder for LDX 100 Series

Camera accessories:

LDK 5031/10

Tripod Plate

LDK 4475

Reflex SuperXpander

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Installation
Installing a (Q)SFP module
The camera is shipped without a (Q)SFP module. Before operating the LDX 100 make sure that the right (Q)SFP module is installed that suits your transmission configuration. Refer to Appendix E for more information about how to install (or exchange) a (Q)SFP module.
Mounting a lens
To attach a lens to the camera head proceed as follows: · Ensure that the lens locking ring (1) is in the unlocked position (turned counterclockwise). · If present, remove the dust protection cap. · Slot the lens into the lens mount and make sure that lens and camera are accurately aligned. · Turn the lens locking ring (1) clockwise until the lens locks firmly into place. · Connect the lens cable (2) to the lens connector at the right side of the camera. · Use the cable tray (3) to stow the loop of the lens cable.
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Caution
Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg (11 lbs) to the camera without a proper lens 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.
NNoottee If you are using a lens with an analog interface, make sure to set the lens interface type to Analog: in the camera menu, go to the Configuration

Lens > Lens Settings menu and use the Lens IF Type. Always place the dust protection cap when the lens is not connected to the camera.
EC 2-100 viewfinder
Mounting the viewfinder
To mount the viewfinder on top of the camera proceed as follows: · Loosen locking ring (2) of viewfinder support bracket (1) at the front of the camera handgrip. (As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.) · Push the locking pin (3) in and slide the viewfinder onto the viewfinder support bracket (1). · Tighten the locking ring (2) by turning it clockwise (as seen from rear) so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.
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· Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket (4) under the recess at the right side of the camera.
· Guide the cable through the upper cable clip (4a) and down along the cable holder (4b).
· Attach the microphone holder (5) onto the viewfinder and secure it with the knurled screw (6) on top.
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Installation Positioning the viewfinder

Positioning the viewfinder

Horizontally
The horizontal position of the viewfinder can be adjusted as follows to suit your preferences:
· Loosen the locking ring (1). As seen from the rear of the camera, turning the locking ring counterclockwise moves it towards the handgrip.
· Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position. · Tighten the locking ring (1) again by turning clockwise.

viewfinder

eyepiece

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Angular
Hold the viewfinder eyepiece with your hand and rotate it to the desired angle.
Laterally
The viewfinder can be positioned backwards and forwards along the camera axis (lateral): · Loosen the locking disc (1) by turning it counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger. · Press both sides of the handgrip clip (2) using your thumb and index finger and with the lever pressed in, move the handgrip (with viewfinder) back or forth. · When the desired position is reached release the clip. Note: the rail on the camera body has indents so make sure to place the handgrip is placed at a fixed position. · Tighten the locking disc (1) by turning it clockwise.
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NNoottee Moving the handgrip also changes the weight balance of the camera. Make sure to balance the camera with the lens mounted and the cables attached.
Distance viewing
The viewfinder display can also be viewed from a distance: · Push down the bottom clip (4) below the eyepiece and swing it free of the associated clip. The eyepiece can also be swung downwards; push down the top clip to release the eyepiece and swing it downwards.
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Installation Microphone
Microphone
To attach the optionally available microphone to the camera proceed as follows: · Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw (1) of the microphone support bracket (2) on the viewfinder and open. · Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone shoulder reaches the mark (4) in the tube (about half way in). · Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split facing upwards. Mount the microphone as straight as possible. · Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder fit into the rims (6) around the tube. · Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top. Don’t allow the wind hood to touch the holder as this reduces the damping effect. · Connect the microphone cable to the MIC audio XLR connector on the right side of the camera. To avoid mechanical pick- up, do not let the microphone cable touch the holder.
Other microphones with a diameter of 21 mm (0.83 in) can also be used, however, ensure that the sensitivity of the input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in Audio section of the camera Configuration menu. When a longer microphone is used, it is not necessary to place it in the split tube. Phantom power can be switched on or off for the front microphone socket in the Audio section of the camera Configuration menu.
LDK 5301/10 Tripod adapter plate
To mount the camera on a tripod, the tripod plate must first be attached to the tripod. Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod and the tripod adapter plate firmly onto the tripod. Attach the camera to the tripod adapter plate as follows:
· Slide the camera horizontally along the tripod adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the front of the camera engages the V-slot (1) at the front of the tripod adapter plate, and that the slot on the bottom of the camera engages the stud (2) at the rear of the tripod adapter plate.
· Firmly push the camera forward until it clicks into place. · When the camera is mounted firmly, the locking lever (5) swings around fully to the rear
of the plate. If the lever does not travel the full distance, you should manually lock it into place.
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LDX 100 User’s Guide 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 (2) is engaged and that the camera clicks into place.
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Remove the camera from the tripod as follows: · Open the locking lever (5) to free the rear stud (2). · Press and hold the red locking lever (3) against the release handle (4). · Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camera. · Pull the release handle (4) forward. · Move the camera backwards and up.
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Installation Adjusting the shoulder pad
Adjusting the shoulder pad
To change the position the shoulder pad press and hold the adjustment lever at the bottom left of the camera body, just behind the handgrip. The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camera.
Tip Adjust the shoulder pad after all other units (viewfinder, lens, cables) have been mounted to get the best balanced shoulder position.

Push lever to adjust

BOTTOM VIEW

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Adjusting the handgrip position
The handgrip position can be adjusted along the axis of the camera body. · Loosen the locking disc by turning it counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger. · Press both sides of the handgrip clip using your thumb and index finger and with the lever pressed in, move the handgrip back or forth. · When the desired position is reached release the clip. Note: the rail on the camera body has indents so make sure to place the handgrip is placed at a fixed position. · Tighten the locking disc by turning it clockwise.
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Configurations

Camera mode
The LDX 100 camera can be used in three different camera modes: · NativeIP mode · XCU mode · Local mode
To set or change the camera mode, enter the camera menu, go to the Installation menu and use the Camera Mode function to select IP’ (for NativeIP mode) orXCU’ (for XCU mode or Local mode). There are multiple options to power the LDX 100, depending on the camera mode and system configuration:
· HPE-300/HPE-300-2AC Hybrid Fiber Extender · XCU Universe UXF Base Station · A local Power Supply Unit (>300 W)
NativeIP mode
Using a hybrid power extender
Power is supplied by the HPE-300/HPE-300-2AC while optical transmission is put through from the hybrid fiber cable to single mode fiber:

LDX 100

hybrid fiber
HPE
HPE-300

2x single mode fiber

Network Switch

Using a power supply unit and fiber converter
Power is delivered by a power supply unit while optical transmission is put through from the hybrid fiber cable to single mode fiber using a converter:

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Configurations XCU mode

LDX 100

hybrid fiber

2x single mode fiber

Hybrid to SM fiber converter or SHED-C

Network Switch

power supply unit
XCU mode
Power is delivered by the XCU through the hybrid fiber cable:

hybrid fiber
LDX 100
DirectIP/IP+ with hybrid power extender
Power supply solution is similar to the NativeIP configuration.

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LDX 100

hybrid fiber

2x single mode fiber
HPE

HPE-300

Switch

SHED-BS

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Local mode
Power is delivered by a local power supply unit and all signals are local baseband:
baseband signals

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power supply unit

Control network
The LDX 100 is controlled by the Creative Grading camera control system that uses the C2IP network. There are several methods to connect the camera to the C2IP network:
· in XCU mode: connect the C2IP network to the C2IP Ethernet connector on the backpanel of the XCU.
· in NativeIP mode: create a tagged VLAN on the IP Media network

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· In Local mode: connect the C2IP network directly to the C2IP Ethernet connector at the back panel of the camera.

Locking

The LDX 100 can be locked using different methods: · by PTP over the IP Media network (preferred method) · Trilevel Sync · Black Burst · Freerun (not locked)

Main video configurations

NativeIP mode: 1X speed UHD workflow

LDX 100 SFP 1
IP ports LDX 100

1x 25G SFP

NativeIP transmission

1x 25G SFP

SFP 1

IP streams from LDX 100 to IP switch 1x speed UHD Single Raster 2110 LIVE + Mon.

Main UHD LIVE 3G Audio
I-com C2IP Trunk
Ext 1 Ext 2 Ext 3 / TP Audio I-com C2IP Trunk Tally IS-07

25Gb/s Ethernet
PTP / IS-04 / IS-05
25Gb/s Ethernet

SFP 1
VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for C2IP VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for IP Trunk

Video mode: 2160p 1080p

Signal name: Main UHD Live 3G Total (25 G bandwidth capacity)

Bandwidth (2110-20): 11.1 Gb/s 2.8 Gb/s 13.9 Gb/s (56%)

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NativeIP mode: 1X speed UHD with redundancy workflow

LDX 100 SFP 1+2

2x 25Gb BiDi SFP

NativeIP transmission

Redundant IP streams from LDX 100 to IP switch 1x speed UHD Single Raster 2110 LIVE + Mon.

2x 25Gb BiDi SFP

Red network Blue network

IP ports LDX 100

SFP 1 SFP 2

Main UHD LIVE 3G
C2IP Trunk
Ext 1 Ext 2 Ext 3 / TP Audio I-com C2IP Trunk Tally IS-07

25Gb/s Ethernet

SFP 2

PTP / IS-04 / IS-05

25Gb/s Ethernet

VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for C2IP VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for IP Trunk

Video mode: 2160p 1080p

Signal name:

Bandwidth (2110-20):

Main UHD

11.1 Gb/s

Live 3G

2.8 Gb/s

Total (25 G bandwidth capacity) 13.9 Gb/s (56%)

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NativeIP mode: 3X Speed UHD workflow

LDX 100 QSFP
IP ports LDX 100
QSFP

1x 100Gb QSFP

NativeIP transmission

1x 100Gb QSFP

QSFP

IP streams from LDX 100 to IP switch 3x speed UHD Single Raster 2110 LIVE UHD

• LIVE + Mon.

Main1 UHD Main2 UHD Main3 UHD LIVE UHD
LIVE 3G Audio I-com C2IP Trunk
Ext 1 Ext 2 Ext 3 / TP Audio I-com C2IP Trunk Tally IS-07

100Gb/s Ethernet
PTP / IS-04 / IS-05
100Gb/s Ethernet

QSFP

VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for C2IP VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for IP Trunk

Video mode: 2160p 2160p 2160p 2160p 1080p

Signal name:

Bandwidth (2110-20):

Main 1 UHD

11.1 Gb/s

Main 2 UHD

11.1 Gb/s

Main 3 UHD

11.1 Gb/s

Live UHD

11.1 Gb/s

Live 3G

2.8 Gb/s

Total (100G bandwidth capacity) 47.2 Gb/s (47%)

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XCU mode: 1X Speed UHD workflow

XF transmission

XCU UNIVERSE UXF

2x 10Gb SFP

LDX 100 SFP 1
10Gb SFP or 10/25Gb Dual-rate SFP
IP ports LDX 100
LD

A1 + A2

IP streams from XCU to IP switch 1x speed UHD Uncompressed (4x3G)
LIVE + Mon.

Main 4K.1 Main 4K.2 LIVE 3G
Audio

A1
10Gb/s Ethernet

I-com

PTP

SFP 1

Ext 1 Ext 2 Ext 3 / TP Audio I-com

10Gb/s Ethernet

Main 4K.3 Main 4K.4
Mon

A2
10Gb/s Ethernet

10Gb/s Ethernet

2x 10Gb SFP

VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for C2IP VLAN (tag) ; separate VLAN for IP Trunk

Video mode: 1080p (SDQS/2SI) 1080p (SDQS/2SI) 1080p (SDQS/2SI) 1080p (SDQS/2SI) 1080p 1080i

Signal name: Main 4K.1 Main 4K.2 Main 4K.3 Main 4K.4 Live 3G Mon Total (2x 10G bandwidth capacity)

Bandwidth (2110-20): 2.8 Gb/s 2.8 Gb/s 2.8 Gb/s 2.8 Gb/s 2.8 Gb/s 1.4 Gb/s 15.4 Gb/s (77%)

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Camera Connect
NNoottee Make sure the version of Camera Connect 1.64 or higher. Camera Connect is Grass Valley’s configuration and setup tool for camera systems. The software comes pre-installed on the CCS-One Cameras Control Server and can be accessed through the C2IP network by a web-browser that runs on a PC or tablet computer. · Make sure you are connected to the C2IP network. Open the web- browser on your device and enter one of the following links: · http://10.127.44.32/camconnect · http://169.254.0.201/camconnect · The Camera Connect login window is shown:
· Enter user name and password. The default login name is admin and the password admin (these can be changed after login).
· Click or tap Login. The Camera Connect user interface is shown.
NNoottee All user entries in the Camera Connect application are case sensitive. Click the IP tab at the top op the page; a row of sub tabs appears. The following sub tabs are used to configure the IP Media Network: Network Ports, NMOS, Main Video, Highspeed Video, Live | Mon, Extern Video, Audio, Intercom, PTP, DirectIP and DirectIP+:
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NNoottee The IP tab only list camera systems that are IP enabled.
IP Media Network setup
Local ports setup
The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. Click the IP Media Port A tab: here you can configure (local) IP addresses, subnet mask and default gateway for Port A.

The indicator(s) in front of the IP addresses for port A1 and port A2 show the status of the physical IP network connection:

Off

port is not in use.

indicates a connection between the port and a 10 G IP device (e.g. a switch)

no connection

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NNoottee A green light does not indicate a correct communication link between XCU and the 10 G IP device. Click the camera system you want to set up. A popup window appears and you can edit the following parameters:
Port A1 IP — this is the local IP address of Port A1 in the IP Media Network. It is recommended to use an IP address in the 10.11.5.xxx range. Port A2 IP — this is the local IP address of Port A2 in the IP Media Network. It is recommended to use an IP address in the 10.11.5.xxx range. Subnet mask — for most situations the subnet mask is set to 255.255.0.0. This is also the default value. Default gateway — for most situations the default gateway is set to 10.11.5.1. This is also the default value.
NNoottee Do not use IP address 10.11.5.1 as it is already in use for the Default Gateway. If you still want to use this address then you must enter a different default gateway. Make sure to set unique IP addresses for each camera system in the IP Media Network to avoid network conflicts.
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Main video
In the IP Main A tab you can set up IP address and port number for the Main video outgoing stream for the primary IP Media Network Port. The transport standard for Main video is also selected in this tab.

Present indicator for Main video (sub) stream:

Off

(Sub) stream is disabled

(Sub) stream is enabled and stream is active.

(Sub) stream is enabled but stream is not active.

Normally, Main video is sent as a single IP stream but with uncompressed 4K the signal is split into four (sub)streams.
Click the camera system you want to configure. A popup window appears in which you can set the following parameters:

Main Video
Enabled — selects whether the Main video is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent:
· Port A: Main video is routed to Port A (default setting).
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· Port A+B: Main video is routed to both Port A and B to enable redundant network operation.
· Off: Main video is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream (this is also indicated with the indication off in front of stream 1).
Standard — this is the transport standard for Main video. Select either ST2022-6 (embedded SDI with audio and ancillary data over IP’) or ST2110-20 (Video essence over IP’).
Stream 1 (port A):
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address to which the stream is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for the stream.
NNoottee When the same IP address is used for the Main video, Monitoring video and/or Live video streams, the port numbers for each stream MUST be set to different values.
Main video in 4K uncompressed mode
In the IP Main A tab you can set up IP addresses and port numbers for the four (sub)streams of the 4K uncompressed Main video outgoing stream. The transport standard for Main video is also selected in this tab.
When the window does not display the four (sub)streams as indicated in the example above, the compression mode needs to be set to Uncompressed first. To do this, click the camera system you want to configure. A popup windows appears. Set the 4K Output item to Uncompr (indicated in red below) and click OK to activate the changes.
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IP Media setup Main video in 4K uncompressed mode
With the 4K Output compression mode set to Uncompr, click the camera system you want to configure. A popup window appears in which you can set the following parameters:
Main Video
Enabled — selects whether the Main video is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent:
· Port A: Main video is routed to Port A (default setting). · Port A+B: Main video is routed to both Port A and B to enable redundant network
operation. · Off: Main video is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream (this is also indicated
with the indication off in front of stream 1). Standard — this is the transport standard for IP Main Video. Select either ST2022-6 (embedded SDI with audio and ancillary data over IP’) or ST2110-20 (Video essence over IP’). 4K Output — in this case Uncompr is selected. 26

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Stream config — defines how streams 2,3, 4 are configured, based on settings for stream 1: · AutofillIP: the IP addresses for stream 2, 3 and 4 are automatically filled in based on the entered IP address for stream 1. The last digit of the IP address for Stream 1 is increased by 2 for the subsequent streams. · AutofillPrt: the port numbers for streams 2, 3 and 4 are filled in based on the port number entered for stream 1. The port number is subsequently raised by 1. In case of a single destination unicast/multicast address, the port number of the first stream is entered and the port number for the subsequent streams is increased by 1.
NNoottee This is not applicable for receivers with two 10G ports. A single IP destination address causes the Ethernet switch to flood both ports with all four streams. This can only be used for 25G and 40G port receivers. · When Manual (default setting) is selected you can enter the IP addresses and port numbers manually for all four (sub)streams. For streams 1 to 4 IP address — the destination IP address to which the stream is sent. By default, use four different multicast IP addresses. Port — the destination port number for the stream.
NNoottee When the same IP address for Main Video, Monitoring video and or Live video is used, the port numbers for each stream MUST be set to different values.
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IP MonLive tab
The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab Monitoring video and/or Live video outputs can be set up.
NNoottee Live video is available as a selectable stream. In HD SDR operation the video mode is the same as Main video.
Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters:
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Monitoring
Enabled — selects whether the Monitoring video is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent:
· Port A: Monitoring video is routed to Port A (default setting). · Port A+B: Monitoring video is routed to both Port A and B to establish a redundant
network connection. · Off: Monitoring video is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream (this is also
indicated with the indication off in front of Stream 1). Standard — this is the transport standard for Monitoring video. Select either ST2022-6 (embedded SDI with audio and ancillary data over IP) or ST2110-20 (Video essence over IP).
Port A output
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for Port A to which Monitoring video is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port A for Monitoring video. Port B output
NNoottee Port B is only used when redundant operation is enabled.
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for port B to which Monitoring video is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port A for Monitoring video.
Live video
NNoottee Live video is only present when HDR is enabled and/or when the XCU is running in a 4K video mode.
Enabled — selects whether the Live video is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent:
· Port A: Live video is routed to Port A (default setting). · Port A+B: Live video is routed to both Port A and B to establish a redundant network
connection. · Off: Live video is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream. Standard — this is the transport standard for Live video. Select either ST2022-6 (embedded SDI with audio and ancillary data over IP) or ST2110-20 (Video essence over IP).
Port A output
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for Port A to which Live video is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port A for Live video.
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Port B output
NNoottee Port B is only used when IP Redundancy is in operation. Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for port B to which Live video is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port B for Live video.
IP Video In tab
The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab the incoming External 1, External 2 and Teleprompter video inputs can be set up.
The Extern 1, Extern 2 and Teleprompter columns show the present indicator, transport standard, port number and Multicast IP address for each incoming video stream.
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Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters:

For Extern 1, Extern 2 and Teleprompter:
Present — the present indicator can have the following status indications:

no indication

Steam is not present or not available.

Yes

Steam is present.

Unsupported format Stream is present but audio has an unsupported format.

No

Stream is not present or an error has occurred.

Standard — this is the expected transport standard for the incoming video stream. Select either ST2022-6 or ST2110-20; Port — the receiving port number for the video stream. Multicast — Yes or No. Select whether you want to use multicast or not. Multicast IP — the receiving multicast IP address (when Multicast = Yes)
Tip It is recommended to use port numbers in the 1000 .. 49152 range.

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IP Media setup IP Audio tab
IP Audio tab
The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab the outgoing and incoming IP Audio streams can be set up.
The columns show relevant information for both outgoing (on Ports A and B) and incoming streams. Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters:
AES67 Audio Out
Enabled — selects whether AES67 Audio output is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which Port the stream is sent:
· Port A: AES67 Audio is routed to Port A (default setting). · Port A+B: AES67 Audio is routed to both Port A and B to establish a redundant network
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· Off: AES67 Audio is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream. Channels — Number of audio channels that is inserted into AES67 Audio output. Can be 2,4,6, 8 or 16 channels. Packet Time — Selects packet time of the AES67 Audio packets.
Port A output
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for Port A to which AES67 Audio output is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port A for AES67 Audio output.
Port B output

NNoottee Port B is only used when redundant operation is enabled.

Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for port B to which AES67 Audio output is sent.
Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port B for AES67 Audio output.

AES67 Audio In
Present — indicates whether an AES67 Audio input is present on the IP Media Network. It can have the following status indications:

no indication

Steam is not present or not available.

Yes

Steam is present.

Unsupported format Stream is present but audio has an unsupported format.

No

Stream is not present or an error has occurred.

Multicast — Yes or No. Select whether you want to use multicast or not. Multicast IP — the receiving multicast IP address, when Multicast = Yes. Channels — Number of audio channels that is inserted into AES67 Audio input. Can be 2,4,6, 8 or 16 channels. Buffer Size — Selects buffer size for AES67 Audio input. Can be 0.33 ms, 0.67 ms, 1 ms, 2 ms, 3 ms, 4 ms, 8 ms or 15 ms.
Tip Check the `Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable).

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IP Media setup IP Intercom tab
IP Intercom tab
The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab the incoming and outgoing IP Intercom streams can be set up.
Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters:
Source — Selects input source for intercom Eng and Prod channels. Analog = from intercom subD-connector at backpanel of XCU (Cradle); Ext1 = from embedded SDI audio of external video input 1 (EXT1). AES67 = from AES67 Intercom stream on the IP Media Network. Program source– Intercom or Audio. 34

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AES67 Intercom Out
Enabled — selects whether the AES67 intercom output is included in the IP Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent:
· Port A: AES67 intercom is routed to Port A (default setting). · Port A+B: AES67 intercom is routed to both Port A and B to establish a redundant
network connection. · Off: AES67 intercom is NOT inserted into the IP Media Network stream (this is also
indicated with the indication off in front of Stream 1). Channels — Number of audio channels that is inserted into AES67 intercom output. Can be 2,4,6, 8 or 16 channels. Packet Time — Selects packet time of the AES67 intercom output audio packets.
Port A output
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for Port A to which AES67 intercom output is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port A for AES67 intercom output.
Port B output
NNoottee Port B is only used when redundant operation is enabled.
Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for port B to which AES67 intercom output is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port B for AES67 intercom output.
AES67 Intercom In
Present — indicates whether AES67 intercom input is present on the IP Media Network. Multicast — Yes or No. Select whether you want to use multicast or not. Multicast IP — the receiving multicast IP address, when Multicast = Yes. Channels — Number of audio channels that is inserted into AES67 intercom input. Can be 2,4,6, 8 or 16 channels. Buffer Size — Selects buffer size for AES67 intercom input. Can be 0.33 ms, 0.67 ms, 1 ms, 2 ms, 3 ms, 4 ms, 8 ms or 15 ms.
Tip Check the `Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable).
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IP Media setup PTP tab

AES67 Channel mapping for audio and intercom
For the audio and intercom audio channel mapping on the IP Media Network, refer to the table below:

Output stream Audio A1 Intercom A1 Input stream Audio A1 Intercom A1

Ch 1

Ch 2

Cam Audio 1 Eng

Cam Audio 2 Prod

Prog intercom Prog spare

Eng

Prod

Ch 3

Ch 4

Ch 5 to 8/16

Cam AES1

Cam AES2

(digital silence)

(digital silence) (digital silence) (digital silence)

(not used)

(not used)

Prog intercom Prog spare

(not used) (not used)

PTP tab

The XCU can be synchronized over the IP Media Network to a PTP grandmaster clock using the Precision Time Protocol (PTP).
· The PTP sub tab can be found by clicking the double arrow (<<) at the left. The PTP sub tab is located in the first group of tabs.
The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab you can set up synchronization to a PTP grandmaster.

Click the camera system you want to set up. The edit popup window appears in which you can edit the following parameters:

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Reference Source — select the source of the video reference to which the camera system locks. When RefVideoIn is selected the camera system locks to the Reference input signal on the BNC REF IN connector (can be HD Tri-Level sync or SD Black Burst), when PTP is selected the camera system configured to lock to a PTP grandmaster reference clock on the IP Media Network.
PTP
Status — shows PTP locking status. The following status indications are possible:

locked calibrating listening disabled off

XCU is locked to the PTP grandmaster clock.
XCU has found a PTP grandmaster and is calibrating to the grandmaster.
XCU is searching for a PTP grandmaster on the IP Media Network
PTP is switched off (for example when Reference Source = RefVideoIn)
XCU is not connected to the IP Media Network.

Profile — select the PTP protocol/domain used for locking to the PTP grandmaster; either SMPTE2059, AES67, AES-SMPTE or User. When User is selected the parameters Domain Nr, Delay Req Interval and Receipt Timeout must be set. For more information about these paramenters, refer to the IEEE1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) specification.
Tip Check the `Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable).

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Operating instructions
Using the camera
Attach a lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camera. Attach the hybrid cable (when used) and other necessary cables to the camera. Refer to the Installation chapter for more details.
Powering the camera
There are several ways of supplying power to the camera, depending on the system configuration:
· by a hybrid power extender such as Grass Valley’s HPE-300 or LDK 4425 through the hybrid cable connector (in NativeIP mode);
· by an XCU through the hybrid fiber cable and connector (in XCU mode); · by a DC Power Supply Unit connected directly to the camera (in `local mode’). The power supply for the camera is normally supplied via the hybrid fiber cable from the base station. The Power On indicator lights when power is supplied and the camera power switch is set to the on position. When power is supplied via the hybrid fiber cable, an output power socket supplies +12V, 4.0 A maximum for powering accessories. The power overload indicator lights up when maximum power is exceeded. If excessive current flows into the camera the internal safety circuit shuts off power to all the units. If this happens shut off power and check the units for faults and if necessary take corrective actions before switching on power again. When an ocular viewfinder is used the BATT indicator in the viewfinder lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11.5 VDC when using an external power supply.
Switching on
· Switch on power on the power source (HPE-300, LDK 4425, XCU or power supply unit) · Set the power switch of the camera to the ON position (lower back panel) · Allow a few moments for the camera to perform a self-test and for the system to
establish communications. To switch the camera to stand-by, set the power switch of the camera to the position.
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Operating instructions Location of controls and indicators
Location of controls and indicators
Camera front panel
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2

8 3

4

7

5

6

(1) Rear Tally lamp Lights Red when the camera is On Air. (2) White Balance button Press and hold two seconds to start the Auto White Balance procedure. (3) Menu Rotary and Select Turn the rotary to navigate the camera menu and push to select items. (4) Back / Info button Back: Used when navigating the menu; Info: Press and hold to view information on the viewfinder screen.
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(5) Intercom Prod This button is used to activate the intercom Production channel (`talk’).
(6) Headset volume Adjusts the overall audio volume of the intercom headset.
(7) Intercom Eng This button is used to activate the intercom Engineering channel.
(8) Return A This button can be assigned to an External/Return Video channel.
(9) Return B This button can be assigned to an External/Return Video channel.

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Operating instructions Camera left panel
Camera left panel

4 5 6
FILTER BARS

7

GAIN

COLOR

EXP.

TEMP

TIME

8

9

1 23
(1) Gain up/down switch Press plus or minus to select a Gain preset or hold the plus to set a variable gain value. (2) Color temperature up/down switch Press plus or minus to select a color temperature preset or hold the plus to vary. (3) Exposure time up/down switch Press plus or minus to select an exposure time or hold the plus to set a variable exposure time. Note: exposure can only be changed in single speed video modes. (4) Filter button Press to enter the filters selection menu and select neutral density (ND) and/or effects (FX) optical filters.
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(5) Bars buttons Switches the test bars on and off and selects bar type. (6) Standard Recall (or `Green button’) Press and hold two seconds to recall standard values for the camera.
(7) User button SW1 Assignable user button SW1.
(8) User button SW2 Assignable user button SW2. (9) PickMe button This button can be configured to send an attention signal to the studio.
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17

2

16

3

15

4

14

5

6 13

C2 IP

CABLE

12

IP

RS-232

RX

TX

LOCK

AUDIO 2

7

AUX CTRL

11

DC IN 12-17V

AUDIO 1

8

10

DC OUT 12V 4A

9

(1) Intercom Prod button This button is used to activate the intercom Production channel (`talk’).

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(2) Intercom Prod volume Headset volume for the intercom Production channel.
(3) Intercom Prog volume Headset volume for the intercom Program channel.
(4) Intercom Eng button This button is used to activate the intercom Engineering channel (`talk’).
(5) Intercom Eng volume Headset volume for the intercom Engineering channel.
(6) Call button Press to send a Call signal to the studio. The Call indicator on the control panel(s) lights.
(7) Audio 1 indicator This LED lights green when the audio input is set to mic sensitivity level, it lights blue when phantom power is switched on.
(8) Audio 2 indicator This LED lights green when the audio input is set to mic sensitivity level, it lights blue when phantom power is switched on.
(9) Power switch Main camera power switch.
(10) Power out indicator This LED lights green when Power Out is available, it lights red when too much power is drawn from the Power output connector (overload indicator).
(11) Local power indicator This LED lights green when Local power is present and OK, it lights red when the supplied voltage is lower than 12 VDC or higher than 17 VDC.
(12) IP diagnose indicators Press and hold the info button at the back panel (17) or front panel to activate the IP diagnose indicators:

Indicator: CABLE

Color/Status: Yellow Purple Orange

Description: Camera runs in XCU mode Camera runs in NativeIP mode Camera runs in DirectIP mode

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Indicator: IP
RX TX

Color/Status: Off Red Yellow Green Red Yellow Green Green Red

Lock CNTRL

Off Green Yellow Red Green Red Off

Description: No (Q)SFP module present (Q)SFP module mismatch (Q)SFP module is present but no network link (Q)SFP module is present and the network link is OK Camera is not receiving IP Media data Camera is receiving errors Incoming IP Media data is valid Outgoing IP Media data is enabled and delivered Outgoing IP Media data is enabled but no ARP messages are received from receiver in unicast mode, or: unicast destination port number does not match the receiver’s port number Camera is not transmitting data (TX = 0 Mbps) Camera is locked Reference signal present but camera is not locked Camera is not locked Camera control link OK Camera control link not valid No camera control link

(13) Outside illumination (2x) Two bright white LEDs illuminate the back panel to help locating connectors.

(14) PickMe button This button can be configured to send an attention signal to the studio.

(15) Return B This button can be assigned to an External/Return Video channel.

(16) Return A This button can be assigned to an External/Return Video channel.

(17) Info button and indicator
Press and hold to view information on the viewfinder screen. The indicator LED in the button indicates if there is a system error or warning. When the Info button is pushed once, the first info page with most important camera settings is shown in combination with the IP diagnose indicators.
Press again to show the IP info page with more detailed info about the IP link. The IP diagnose indicators stay active.

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Operating instructions Controlling the camera
The diagnose page and the IP diagnose indicators extinguish after a few seconds or after the info button is held for more than 1 second. The number of seconds can be programmed in the camera menu.
Controlling the camera
There are several ways to control the camera: · by using the operational switches on the camera; · by using the (internal) camera menu to select functions; · by using the Creative Grading Panel (CGP) and/or the Creative Grading Application (CGA) in the studio; · by using the Camera Connect software package (for advanced configuration).
NNoottee If you cannot access some camera functions or you wish to restrict access, refer to “Access and security”.
Navigating the camera menu
The camera menu can be viewed in the viewfinder, a connected monitor or remotely on the CGA. The camera menu can be navigated by means of the menu (rotary/push) button and back button which are located at the front of the camera:
Menu button (rotary/push function) Back button
The functions of the camera are grouped into a structure of menus and sub- menus. Each of the menus gives you access to a particular group of functions. Spend some time using the controls and menus to discover the various functions. You will quickly learn to operate the camera intuitively.
NNoottee Some of the menu items may not appear if the user level is not set to 3 or S (Service).
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Entering the camera menu
Push the menu button after the camera is switched on, the message Menu off appears in the viewfinder. Press the menu button again while this text is showing, the Main menu appears in the viewfinder.

Menu Off

Exec

Installation menu >>

Operator Toolbox >>

Production Setup >>

Creative Control >>

Main

Diagnostics

The Main menu screen shows five items. The name of the menu is shown below these. More items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the menu button. The cursor shows your position in the menu. Turn the menu button to move the cursor up and down.

Finding your way
Turn the menu button to move the cursor through the menu items. If a double arrow (>>) is visible, then pressing the select button brings you one level lower in the menu system. Only five items are visible in each menu. Scroll up or down to see any additional items. When you first enter a menu (other than the Main menu) the cursor is positioned next to the first item.
Press the back button to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one. The cursor is positioned next to the last menu.
You can also use the Top and Previous items to navigate. These items are not immediately visible but are located above the first item. Use the rotary control to scroll up to them.
· Select Top to bring you back to the Main menu. · Select Previous to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one.
The Production Setup menu, for example, shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu. The other items are available by scrolling up or down with the rotary control.

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Operating instructions Leaving the camera menu

TOP PREVIOUS

Levels

Exposure

Color

Image Control

Files

Production Setup

Video Mode Sensitivity

720p50 Nom

Leaving the camera menu
If you are deep within the menu structure, the recommended way of leaving the menu is to press the back button a number of times until the menu is abandoned. You can also navigate to leave the menu:
· If necessary move the cursor to the left column with the menu or back button. · Scroll upwards with the rotary control until the cursor points to Top (the Main menu). · Press the select button. The cursor now points to the Menu off item of the Main menu. · Press the select button again to leave the camera menu.
If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds. This delay can be programmed in the Operator Toolbox menu. You can also press and hold the or back button for 2 seconds to make the menu disappear.
When you press the select button again you enter the camera menu at the last position of the cursor and not at the top of Main menu.
To prevent confusion the next time you enter the camera menu, it is advisable to leave the menu by using the back button or by returning to the Main menu and selecting Menu Off.
Making value changes
To find out where you have to go to change a function, consult the camera menu reference to discover under which menu group or sub-group the function you want to change is located. If the cursor points to an item (and there are no double arrows to indicate a submenu) then the item pointed to has a value. This value can be:
· a toggle value (only two values, like on and off ) · a list value (more than two values) · an analog value (in most cases variable from 0 to 99) · unavailable.
If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed. This is indicated by three dashes (- – -). This can occur, for example, when a function is switched off. The analog values associated with that function are then unavailable.

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Undoing changes
If you make changes to the video settings in the camera menu and you decide not to keep them, use the green standard button at the side of the camera to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters.
Assigning user buttons
The camera has three assignable buttons: two on the left side panel (SW1 and SW2) and one under the handgrip. The operation of the RET and the VTR button on the lens can also be assigned. The assignment and switching mode (momentary or alternating) of these buttons can be set in the Operator Toolbox > User buttons menu.
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Operating instructions Left side and lens buttons
Left side and lens buttons
FILTER BARS

VTR Lens RET Lens

SW1 SW2

GAIN

COLOR TEMP

EXP. TIME

User button SW1 can be assigned to: · Intercom Call (Call) · Switch to Return Video A (Ret A) default · Switch to Return Video B (Ret B) · Production intercom (Prod) · Engineering intercom (Eng) · Select (for menu navigation) · ND+ (ND filter selection up) · Start Auto White Balance (AW) · Extended Auto Iris (EIris)) · Focus Assist (FocAst) · Back (for menu navigation)
User button SW2 can be assigned to: · Extended Auto Iris (EIris) · Viewfinder zoom function (Zoom) · Focus Assist (FocAst) · Switch to Return Video A (Ret A) · Switch to Return Video B (Ret B) default · Production intercom (Prod) · Engineering intercom (Eng) · ND- (ND filter selection down) · Intercom Call (Call) · Back (for menu navigation) · Select (for menu navigation)

The VTR Lens button can be assigned to: · Production intercom (Prod) – default · Engineering intercom (Eng) · Viewing zoom function (Zoom) · Switch to Return Video A (Ret A) · Switch to Return Video B (Ret B) · VTR · Info button (Info)
The RET Lens button can be assigned to: · Switch to Return Video A (Ret A) default · Switch to Return Video B (Ret B) · Viewing zoom function (Zoom) · Focus Assist (FocAst)

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The right handgrip button is assigned to: · Switch to Return Video A (Ret A) default · Switch to Return Video B (Ret B) · Viewing zoom function (Zoom) · Focus Assist (FocAst)

The left handgrip button can be assigned to:
· Production intercom (Prod) – default
· Engineering intercom (Eng)

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Operating instructions Viewfinder controls
Viewfinder controls
Front

12

3

B A
4
(1) User button (A) This user button can be assigned in the viewfinder menu.
(2) User button (B) This user button can be assigned in the viewfinder menu.
(3) Front tally indicator This indicator (and the one at the rear of the handgrip of the camera) lights to indicate that the camera is On Air.
(4) Diopter adjustment ring The diopter of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the diopter adjustment ring. Turn to the right for negative diopter values, turn to the left for positive values.

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Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences; adjust viewing parameters, select markers, message boxes and on-screen display times in the Operator Toolbox menu.

1

2

3

7

M ode M enu-Peak

Tally OffLowHi

SW C On Off

4

5

6

(1) Mode switch
This switch determines the function of the Menu/Peak rotary control below. Set the mode switch to the right (Peak) to use the rotary for peaking control. Set the mode switch to the left (Menu) to use the rotary for menu navigation.
(2) Tally switch
This switch is used to control the tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and the rear of the camera handgrip. The toggle switch has three settings: Off, Low and Hi. When the tally switch is set to the Off position, the tally indicators do not light even when the camera is On Air.
(3) User switch C (underscan)
Set this toggle switch to On to see a scaled down (to about 85% of the area) picture in the viewfinder. This allows for a greater viewing distance from the eyepiece. A blue border around the picture and the message “underscan” appear. Set the switch to Off to return to the original picture.
(4) Peaking/Menu control
With the mode switch set to Peak, turn this rotary control to adjust peaking (sharpness) of the viewfinder picture. With the mode switch set to Menu, push this rotary control to enter the viewfinder menu and rotate to navigate the menu.
(5) Contrast control
Turn this rotary control clockwise to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder picture according to your preferences. The range runs from 0 (low) to 99 (high contrast).

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(6) Brightness control Turn this rotary control clockwise to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder picture according to your preferences. The range runs from 0 (very dark) to 99 (very bright).
(7) Rear tally indicator This indicator lights to indicate that the camera is On Air. This indicator has the same function as the front tally indicator.

Viewfinder information

Indicators
Navigate to the Operator Toolbox > Indicators menu and select the on screen indicators you want to display in the viewfinder screen. The following indicators can be set up:

1

2a

2b

55

F5.6 60

F:1.35m

16 Sf N:0.68m

3

4a

4b

(1) Zoom indicator Shows the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (telezoom). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature.
(2a) Iris indicator Shows the iris opening (or F-value) of the lens. Typical range is from F1.4 to F25. The indicator shows `Closed’ when the lens is closed or capped.
(2b) Focus indicator Shows the percentage of the lens focus distance. Typical range is from 0 (close-up) to 99 (infinity).
(3) Precision Focus indicator Shows the Precision Focus indicator (if supported by the lens).

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(4a) Filter indicator Shows the selected optical filter(s).
(4b) Depth of Field indicator Shows Depth of Field (DOF) of the current lens position. F = Far limit in meters, N = near limit in meters. Note: this feature must be supported by the lens.
NNoottee When the Iris indicator (2a) is switched on, the Focus indicator (2b) is automatically switched off and vice versa. When the Filter indicator (4a) is switched on, the Depth of Field indicator (4b) is automatically switched off and vice versa.

On screen marker indicators
Navigate to the Operator Toolbox > Indicators menu and select the marker indicators you want to display in the viewfinder screen. The following marker indicators can be set up:

1

2

3

(1) Safe Area Shows the minimum area that can be seen on a television screen. Different aspect ratios for the safe area can be set in the menu. (2) Center Cross Marks the center of the picture. (3) Marker A dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 4:3, 15:9 or 14:9 picture.
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Operating instructions Viewfinder LED indicators
Viewfinder LED indicators

12345678
Ret Batt Call ISO OnAir PickMe Zoom Foc+

ND RE Call ISO OnAir PickMe Gain [!] 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
(1) Return video indicator Lights if one of the return video channels is switched on. (2) Battery indicator Lights if the camera supply voltage is less than 11.5 V (when using an external supply). (3,11)Call indicators (green) Lights if Call signal or green tally is active. (4,12) ISO indicators (yellow) Lights if ISO signal or Yellow On Air is active. (5,13) On Air indicators (red) Lights if On Air is active. (6,14) PickMe indicators (green) Lights if PickMe is active. (7) Zoom indicator Lights when viewfinder zoom is active. (8) Focus Assistant indicator Lights when focus assistant is active. (9) ND Filter indicator Lights when a Neutral Density (ND) filter is used.
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(10) Range Extender indicator Lights when a Range Extender is enabled.
(15) Gain indicator Lights when gain is lower than 0 dB or if gain is higher than +3 dB.
(16) Non-standard indicator The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when one or more of the following conditions occur:
· Exposure Time is not set to the nominal value; · Black Stretch is switched on; · Extended Iris is switched on; · AWC (Auto White Continuous or automatic white balance) or FL color temperature is
switched on.
Information pages
Press and hold the info button at the front or at the back panel of the camera to view information on the viewfinder screen. The first info page appears in the viewfinder or monitoring channel. Press the info button again to scroll through 4 pages. Release the button and after a few seconds the info page disappears.
Page 1: IP connection page

Present Los Link TX Mb/s RX Mb/s
QSFP IP SFP1 IP SFP2 IP

QSFP No

SFP1 Yes Ok Yes
11032 2208

SFP2 No

10.11.5.2 10.11.6.2 10.12.7.2

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VideoMode CameraMode IP mode

4k/50 IP
25G

Page 3: Basic video settings and buttons page
This info page shows mostly identification and operational information.
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CAM 17 MidfieldC
1080p59 SI Nom +2.7dB
ND 1/64 Clear
CTemp 3400K Gamma Lin MBlk 45

SW1 SW2 HGrip

Call Prod
Eng

VTR L RET L RET2

FocAst Zoom Call

ULvl User 1 OpFl Standard STDOper Cust

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(1) System Alias Displays the camera System Alias.
(2) Camera number Displays the camera number.
(3) User button assignments Displays the assignments for the user buttons on the camera.
(4) Video settings Displays video mode, master gain, ND filter, FX filter, color temperature, selected Gamma curve and Master Black level
(5) Basic operator settings Displays the current user level (“ULvl”), the last recalled operator file (“OpFl”) and the standard recall file (“STDOper”).
Page 4: BNC outputs on the camera

RX1 Act RX2 Act RX3 Act Audio Act Icom Act

Yes Yes
No No No

Bnc-A Bnc-B Bnc-C Bnc-D Bnc-E

Main Live Ext1 Ext2
VF

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Focus assist
The focus assist function can be switched on or off in the Operator Toolbox menu. This function adds a motion effect in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is on.
Viewfinder zoom
The viewfinder zoom function is another feature that helps you focus. This function enlarges the center of the viewfinder image. Choose one of the following buttons and the way it operates (momentary or toggle) to control this function in the Operator Toolbox menu:
· The VTR button on the lens, · The RET switch on a zoom control when a SuperXpander is used.
When the viewfinder zoom function is in use, the viewfinder markers are switched off to improve the clarity of the display. The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder flashes when the viewfinder zoom function is active.

Lens operation

Back focus adjustment
When you fit a lens to the camera you may need to adjust the back focus. Refer to the lens manufacturer’s instructions to find out how to do this. The Lens menu allows you to choose and, if necessary, adjust other parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences.

CLASS

The Chromatic Lens Aberration and Sharpness Solution (CLASS) compensates for chromatic aberration by using lens data. Most major lens manufacturers support this feature.
Make sure that the lens interface is set to Digital in the Configuration > Lens > Lens Settings > Lens IF Type menu.
When a lens is attached to the camera for the first time, the camera reads the lens data at startup. This is done only once and may take some time to finish. Reading the lens data is a background process and does not influence normal camera operation.
Some lenses also require a manual calibration of the lens ring positions. If this is the case, a message (“CLASS: Turn lens rings”) is briefly shown in the viewfinder. Turn both zoom and focus ring all the way from one end to the other.
After startup when CLASS is active, a message (“CLASS: Active”) is shown in the viewfinder.
In the (very rare) occasion that lens aberration data becomes corrupted, a reset of the lens data can be forced: Go to the Configuration > Lens > Lens Settings > CLASS > Reset CLASS Data menu and select Start.

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Auto Iris

When the amount of light in the scene varies (for example when shooting outdoors) the Auto Iris function can be switches on to automatically and continuously measure light levels and adjust Iris for optimal exposure.
When your lens has an Auto Iris switch, make sure it is set to the on position.
To switch Auto Iris on, go to the Production Setup > Exposure > Iris > Auto Iris menu and set the Auto IRIS function to On.
The default settings for Auto Iris are suitable for most situations but some situations may require different settings.

Setting the Auto Iris measurement area
The user level must be set to Service to access this function.
Select the Auto Iris measurement area using the Area function in the Auto IRIS menu. The following areas can be selected:

Full Top
Spot L Spot M Spot S
Bottom

· Top–covers the top half of the screen, or 50% of the total surface. This is the default setting.
· Spot S–small center spot, covers 5%. · Spot M–medium center spot covers 10%. · Spot L–large center spot, covers 25%. · Full–full screen measurement, covers 100%. · Bottom–covers the lower half of the screen, or 50% of the total surface. · Custom–a customer defined measurement area.
When Area is set to Custom, a customer defined area can be defined under the Custom Area sub menu by entering top, bottom, left and right parameters for two separate measurement areas: one for Peak and one for Average values. Auto Iris combines the readings from these two areas and uses the outcome to control the Iris opening.

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Average m easurem entarea
Peak meausrem entarea
Changing Auto Iris advanced settings
NNoottee The user level must be set to 3 to access this function.
· Peak/Average–the Auto Iris function measures both the average light level and the peak light level of the image and combines these two readings to control Iris. Use the Peak/Average function to shift between more Peak mode (lower values) or more Average mode (higher values). The default value is 64 which is slightly more Average than Peak measurement.
· Auto Iris Setpoint–sets the target exposure level for Auto Iris. The default value is 35–higher levels give higher Iris value and thus a brighter picture.
· Momentary Iris Setpoint–sets the target exposure level for Momentary Iris (not a relevant setting for Auto Iris)
· Auto Iris Gain–sets the speed at which the Auto Iris reacts to changing lighting conditions. 5 = slow (default), 10 = fast.
Extended Iris
The Extended Iris function automatically adjusts the video signal level by adjusting the iris opening, the gain level and the exposure time to suit the ambient lighting conditions.
NNoottee Make sure that the SW2 button is assigned to EIris (Extended Iris) in the Operator Toolbox > User Buttons > SW2 menu.
To switch on the Extended Iris function use the assignable button SW2 at the left-front side of the camera. When this button is pressed once, the current value of the Extended Iris function is displayed. Press the button twice in quick succession to toggle between on and off.
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When Extended Iris is on, the non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights, and gain and exposure controls are blocked. Settings for the Extended Iris function can be changed in the Production Setup > Exposure > Extended Iris menu.
Tip You can use Extended Iris to maintain a constant depth of field while shooting.
Precision focus
The camera supports the precision focus feature which is offered by some advanced (digital) lenses. This system automatically focuses the image within a user defined focus frame on the screen. When precision focus is enabled on the lens, the focus frame is superimposed on the viewfinder image. The frame can be moved and resized by the controls on the lens or on the focus handle.

auto focus frame

focus indicator

++

An indicator in the bottom left corner of the viewfinder screen shows the current focus information:

Indication – 0 + + +

Focus information focus is behind focus is behind area is in focus focus is in front focus is in front

Refer to the documentation of the lens manufacturer for more information about the precision focus feature.
Lens indicators in the viewfinder
The RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when a lens range extender is selected. The Iris indicator in the viewfinder shows the value of the iris opening (when enabled in the camera menu).

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The zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the percentage to which the lens has been zoomed out or in, ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (telezoom). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature. The focus indicator shows the percentage of the focus distance range from 0 (close-up) to 99 (infinity). This feature is only available when a digital lens is used.
Connecting audio
Analog audio
Set the gain levels (-22 dB to -64 dB for mic input level or +4 dBu to -10 dBu for line level) for the analog audio channels in the Audio section of the Configuration menu. Both a high pass filter (HPF) and auto level control (ALC) are avaible for each channel and can also be switched on in this menu. Also a delay up to 170 ms can be set. The channel 1 input socket selection switch selects either:
· the Mic connector at the front-right (Front) of the camera, or · the Audio 1 connector at the rear of the camera (Rear) · as the input for audio channel 1.
NNoottee A phantom power (+48 VDC) for the front mic socket can be set with the Configuration > Audio > Front Mic > FrontMic Source function.

Audio2 Audio1

Channel 2 audio connector
Channel 1 audio connector

The audio channel 1 and 2 level switches select either a line level input (Line), a microphone level input (Mic) or a microphone level input with phantom power (+48 VDC) for channel 1 and 2 rear connectors (Audio 1 and Audio 2).
The (analog) audio channels are available: · as audio channels 1 and 2 embedded in the HD-SDI video signal · on the XCU at the XLR 3 audio output connectors · on the XCU as converted digital signal at the Digitial Audio OUT 1+2 connector

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Digital audio
Two digital audio channels are available as AES signal. Set the An VF Out/AES in switch to AES in and connect an AES digital audio source to the An VF Out/AES in connector (top left BNC connector). Digital audio channels 3 and 4 are available on the digital audio output (3+4) connector on the XCU and as embedded audio channels 3 and 4 in the HD-SDI video signal.
Using intercom
Three intercom channels ­ production (Prod), program (Prog) and engineering (Eng) ­ are sent from the XCU to the camera headset. The headset microphone signal is sent back to the XCU. Intercom signals are available at the XCUs intercom connector on the back panel. To use the intercom system, connect a headset to the XLR5 connector on the back panel of the camera. An additional Tracker headset can be connected to the auxiliary connector. Selection buttons and volume controls for the intercom channels can be found on the front and the back of the camera.
FRONT

Engineering (Eng) selection button Main intercom volume control
BACK

Production (Prod) selection button

Production (Prod) channel selection
Engineering (Eng) channel selection
Call button

Production (Prod) channel volume
Program (Prog) channel volume Engineering (Eng) channel volume

Selecting intercom channels
Push the engineering (Eng) channel selection button to talk to the engineering intercom channel. Push again to switch off the engineering channel.

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NNoottee Go to the Operator Toolbox > User buttons menu and select the Eng Mode function to change the switching mode (momentary or alternating) of the Eng button.
Hold the production (Prod) channel selection button to talk to the production channel. Release to switch off the production channel.
Adjusting intercom volume
Use the rotary controls at the back panel of the camera to adjust the audio volume of the three intercom channels: Prod–adjusts the volume of the production channel intercom signal. Prog–adjusts the volume of the program intercom channel signal. Eng–adjusts the volume of the engineering intercom channel signal. To adjust the audio volume of the signal from the Tracker headset microphone go to the Configuration > Intercom menu and change the Cam Tracker lvl item.
Routing signals
By default, all three intercom channels are audible on both muffs (left and right) of the camera headset. The routing of the intercom channels can be changed to personal preference. Go to the Configuration > Intercom menu to set up the routing:
· Cam Prod–selects to which ear muff(s) of the camera headset the production intercom channel is routed.
· Cam Eng–selects to which ear muff(s) of the camera headset the engineering intercom channel is routed.
· Cam Prog–selects to which ear muff(s) of the camera headset the program intercom channel is routed.
· Cam Tracker–selects to which ear muff(s) of the camera headset the Tracker’s microphone signal is routed (when a Tracker headset is connected).
Intercom microphone gain, 12V bias tee power supply and microphone on/off switches are also available in this menu.
Adjusting sidetone volume
Sidetone levels (this is audio feedback from microphone to ear muffs) for camera and Tracker headsets can be adjusted in the Operator Toolbox > Intercom menu:
· Cam Sidetone–adjusts the sidetone level of the camera operator’s headset from 0 (muted) to 99 (loudest).
· Tracker Sidetone–adjusts the sidetone level of the Tracker’s headset from 0 (muted) to 99 (loudest).
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NNoottee Only the sidetone levels for the right side ear muff can be adjusted. The left ear muff always has a fixed sidetone level.

Assigning buttons
The user buttons at the left side panel of the camera (SW1 and SW2), the user button under the handgrip and the VTR button on the lens can also be used to send the intercom signal from the headset to Production or Engineering.
Go to the Operator Toolbox > User buttons > Buttons menu to assign user buttons to intercom functions:
· SW1–assigns a function to user button SW1: Call, Ext1, Ext2, Prod, Eng, Select. · SW2–assigns a function to user button SW2: EIris, Zoom, FocAst, Ext1, Ext2, Prod, Eng. · VTR Lens–assigns a function to the VTR Lens button: Prod, Eng, Zoom, Ext1, Ext2. · Handgrip Left–assigns a function to the left side button underneath the camera
handgrip: Prod, Eng. · Eng Mode–selects switching mode for the engineering channel selection button at
the back panel of the camera: momentary (push) or alternating (toggle).

Setting up the Tracker headset
Go to the Configuration > Intercom > Tracker menu to change settings for the Tracker headset.

Function

Values

Default Description

Tracker Mic To Off, Cam, Eng,

Off

Prod, All

Selects the Tracker microphone routing.

Tracker Mic Gain

0 dB, 12 dB, 24 dB, 40 dB Selects gain of camera Tracker’s intercom

40 dB

microphone.

Tracker Mic Pwr

Off, On

Off

Switches bias tee power (12 VDC) to the

Tracker’s microphone on or off.

Tracker Mic Src Eng, Side

Side Selects Engineering channel or Tracker’s microphone sidetone for tracker’s headphone.

Call button
Press the Call button on the back panel to send a signal to the camera control panels in the production control room calling for attention.
The indicator in the button lights when a Call signal is sent or received. The Call indicator in the viewfinder also lights.

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Return video channels
FRONT Return B button Return A button
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Return A button Return B button
Return A and B buttons can be assigned to one of the three available External video channels or the teleprompter channel in the camera menu. Press and hold to view the assigned video channel in the viewfinder.
Tip The Return A and B buttons can be programmed as momentary (default) or alternating switches in the Operator Toolbox > Buttons menu.
The indicators in the Return A and B buttons light when the video channel the respective button is assigned to, is switched on.
PickMe button
Press the yellow PickMe button on the left side of the camera or on the back panel to send an attention signal directly to the program director. This function can be used when the
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camera operator is shooting critical or high priority footage that needs immediate action by the director. Typically, a Connect Gateway server can be set up to route this signal to the production control room, for example to switch the camera’s main video directly to the program channel (On Air).
Other communication
Private data (RS-232 connection)
The 6-pin RS-232 connector on the back panel of the camera allows for a serial two-way private data channel (a 115 kbit/s serial connection) between camera and XCU (only in XCU mode)
Tracker Tally signal
The 20-pin auxiliary connector on the back panel of the camera provides, as well as providing full intercom facilities (Tracker intercom) for the dolly or crane driver, also carries the tally signal and a +12 VDC power supply. This allows an external On Air lamp to be used. For more detail and an application schematic, refer to Auxiliary connector, on page 150.
Managing files
You have access to many different files. The Configuration > Files menu is used to recall and store these files. There are four types of files:
· Scene files · Operator files · Lens files · Media files A scene file contains values related to the picture performance. The operator file contains values related to the setup of the camera (viewfinder and configuration parameters). Lens files contain lens related settings. Media Files contain values related to the IP Media Network such as IP addresses and settings. The tables in Appendix A indicate the functions that are stored in the scene file, functions that are stored in an operator file and those that are stored in a lens file.
Scene files
Four scene files are stored in the camera itself (SCAM1, SCAM2, SCAM3 and SCAM4) while more scene files can be stored on a USB flash drive. A Standard scene file (preselected as either factory or customer defined) is stored in the camera.
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NNoottee The standard Customer Scene file is stored via the Security menu, not the Files menu. The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu.
The Files menu enables the scene files to be stored and recalled using the store and recall entries of the menu system. If the message NOK (`Not OK’) is displayed, the old values are restored.
NNoottee If the camera is on air and a scene file is recalled, the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air.

Operator files
Four operator files are stored in the camera itself (OCAM1,OCAM2, OCAM3 and OCAM4) while more operator files can be stored on aMedia USB flash drive. These files contain information for setting up the non-video configuration of the camera. A Standard operator file (factory or customer defined) is stored in the camera.
NNoottee The standard Customer operator file is stored via the Security menu, not the Files menu. The decision to use the factory defined file or the customer defined file as the standard file is also made in this menu.

Lens files

Lens files contain settings related to the lens configuration (e.g. white shading). Up to four lens files (LCam1 to LCam4) can be stored in the camera.

Media files
Media files

Standard files
By default, the green Std File button on the left-front side of the camera recalls the standard Scene file. This file contains default parameters for picture performance. A standard Operator file can be recalled via the Files menu. This file contains parameters for the set-up of the camera.

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Customer standard files
You can define a customer standard file for the standard Scene file and for the standard Operator file. The contents of the customer files for both these standard files is stored via the Configuration > Security menu. The selection of a factory defined or a customer defined file for use as a standard file is also made in this menu. You can only access the functions of the Security menu with the PIN code of the camera.
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Video settings

Standard settings
To make sure that (some of ) the camera functions are not set to unusual values, a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions. The Reference tables, on page 91 list the (default) values that are set when the standard file is recalled.
To recall the standard values for the various video functions, press the STD button on the left side of the camera and hold it for two seconds. The standard values only take effect when the camera is not On Air.
The standard file can be selected as either a factory or a customer standard file. Changing the standard file can only be done in the Security menu if a PIN code is used.
Non-standard indicator
The non-standard indicator in the ocular viewfinder lights when one of the following conditions occur (refer to the user’s guide of the viewfinder for more details):
· Black Stretch is switched on · Extended Auto Iris is switched on · AWC or FL50/FL60 color temperature is selected

Video mode

CGA CAM

In the Main video menu, go to Setup > Video. Tap the VideoMode item to select the video mode you wish to use for your production.
In the camera menu, go to the Production Setup > Video Mode item and select the video mode.

Sensitivity mode

CGA CAM

To obtain the best results under different lighting conditions, the camera’s sensitivity mode can be selected.1)
In the Main video menu, go to Setup > Video. Tap the Sensitivity Mode item and select the sensitivity mode.
In the camera menu, go to the Production Setup > Sensitivity item and select the sensitivity mode.
The following sensitivity modes are available:

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· High Quality mode — for studio locations and other environments with very good lighting conditions. This mode provides superior quality pictures with very low noise.
· Nominal mode — for general purpose situations with variable lighting conditions. This mode provides very good pictures with low noise.
· High Sensitivity mode –for situations with poor lighting conditions. This mode results in acceptable quality pictures.
The following settings and ranges are in use with the different sensitivity modes:

Basic sensitivity (@2000 lux): 2)
Video gain range:
Texture representation:
PowerCurves exposure input range :
Exposure time range:

High Quality mode typ. F8
-3 .. +12 dB Excellent up to 300%
down to 1/1000 s

Nominal mode typ. F12
-3 .. +12 dB Very good up to 800%
down to 1/1000 s

High Sensitivity mode max. F17
-3 .. +18 dB Fair up to 800%
100 Hz/120 Hz to Nom.

1. Sensitivity mode is not available when a high speed video mode is selected.
2. Actual basic sensitivity depends on selected video mode/frame rate.

Color bar
CGP CAM

The color bar is the standard test signal that is used to set up and check the camera before shooting. When the color bar is selected the following functions are temporarily switched off: Black Stretch, White Limiter, Zebra and the Safe Area and cadre indicators. The lens iris closes automatically when the color bar is switched on.
Press the TEST button on the left side of the panel to switch on the color bar. Initially, the standard color bar is switched on and the button lights. Press it again to switch on the sawtooth signal. The button lights orange. Press again to switch off all test signals.
Press the BARS button on the left side panel (middle button) to switch on the standard color bar:

FILTER BARS

GAIN

COLOR TEMP

EXP. TIME

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Gain
CGP CAM

Depending on the available light level it may be necessary to adjust the video gain settings of the camera.
Turn the upper ring on the stick to vary Gain in steps of 0.1 dB.
On the camera, Gain is selected via the GAIN switch on the left side panel of the camera:

GAIN

COLOR TEMP

EXP. TIME

· When the switch (plus or minus) is pressed initially, the current Gain value is displayed in the viewfinder.
· Holding the plus or minus position for a short moment selects one of the five preset Gain settings: -, 0, +, ++ and +++.
The actual value of the Gain in dB is assigned to these presets in the Production Setup > Levels > Gain > Gain Presets menu.

Gain Preset 0 + ++ +++ –

Gain (in HiQ and Nom mode) is always -3 dB is always 0 dB can be set to +3 or +6 dB can be set to +6 or +9 dB can be set to +9 or +12 dB is always -3 dB

Gain (in HiSens mode) is always -3 dB is always 0 dB can be set to +3, +6, +9 or +12 dB can be set to +6, +9, +12 or +15 dB can be set to +9, +12, +15 or +18 dB is always -3 dB

NNoottee When Gain is set to negative values, or values higher than 3 dB, the Gain indicator in the viewfinder lights (only for ocular viewfinder).
The Gain switch can also be used to vary the Gain continuously between its minimum and maximum value.
· Hold the plus or minus position continuously until you see the value in the viewfinder change in steps of 0.1 dB.
· Release the switch when you reached the value you want. This exits the value selection mode.
· Using the switch momentarily again sets the Gain to the nearest preset value.

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NNoottee Selecting high Gain levels may introduce noise into the image.

Gamma (NOT valid for HDR)

Gamma correction
To compensate for the non-linear response of display devices, a gamma correction is applied to the video signal. The gamma correction adjusts the tonal response of the standard transfer curve.
100
=0.35 (Master Gamma=100)
80

60

40

20

=1.00 (Master Gamma=0)

0

0

20

40

60

80

100

Gamma curve

CAM

The gamma curve defines the distribution of tonal values. The following standard gamma curves are available: ITU709 (default), BBC04, BBC05 and BBC06, ARD, Gamma-J and Gamma-S.
In the camera menu, navigate to the Production Setup > Levels > Gamma > Curve item and select the Gamma curve you want to use.

Gamma presets

CAM

The Gamma preset selection determines how mid-range tonal values are reproduced. Available gamma presets are:
· Nom (nominal) setting: Master Gamma = 76 (slope = 0.45) · Lin (linear) setting: Master Gamma = 0 (slope = 1.00) · Var (variable) setting: Master Gamma is adjustable between 0 (slope = 1.00) and 99
(slope = 0.35).
In the camera menu, navigate to the Production Setup > Levels > Gamma > Preset function and select the Gamma preset from the list.

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NNoottee It is also possible to change Gamma for each channel (R,G,B). Changing the slopes of the individual color gamma changes the representation of white in the mid-range tonal values.
Contrast
Contrast adjustment
To create more or less contrast in the picture, luminance levels can be adjusted independently for three tonal ranges: shadows, midtones and highlights.

CAM

Shadows Midtones Highlights
In the camera menu, navigate to the Creative Control > Levels > Contrast menu and switch Contrast on. Use the Shadows, Midtones or Highlights items to adjust the luminance level for each tonal range between 0 and 99. Values below 50 decrease luminance levels while values above 50 increase levels.

NNoottee Contrast adjustment is always applied after Gamma.

Black Stretch
The Black Stretch function changes the level of tones in the shadow areas of the picture without affecting the rest of the picture.

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100

80

60

CAM

40 Black Stretch 20

Black Press

0

0

100

In the camera menu, navigate to the Production Setup > Levels > Black menu and switch on the Black item. Adjust the Black Stretch level from 0 to 99 using the Black Str Level function.

Values below 50 are Black Press, values higher than 50 are Black Stretch.

NNoottee Black Stretch is applied independently from Gamma.

When Black Stretch is switched on the non-standard indicator in the viewfinder lights (only for ocular viewfinder).

Knee (not valid for HDR)
Knee is a function that compresses the wide dynamic range of the video signal coming from the imager into the more limited video output range.
Knee (in PowerCurves mode)
150%

Output

Limit Out 100%
50%

Linear Curve

Knee Curve

0.0 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% 700% 800%

Point

Max In

Input

Knee can be set up as an automatic or variable function. It can also be switched off, which is the default setting.

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CAM

In the camera menu, navigate to the Creative Control > Levels > Knee > Knee item and select Auto, Var or Off.
Auto Knee
In Auto Knee, the Knee Point is fixed to 50% and Max In is set to 400%. The Limit Out can still be adjusted between 100% and 118%. The camera automatically fades between the fixed Knee curve and the linear curve.
Variable Knee
The following parameters in the Knee menu can be used to set up variable Knee in PowerCurves mode:
· Kn Point/Point (0% to 90%): this is the video input level from which Knee starts compressing.
· Kn OutLim/Limit Out (100% to 118%): the highest video level that is produced at the video output.
· Kn Max In/Max In (100% to 800%): the maximum allowed video input level.

NNoottee Use the Kn Fade/Fade Level item in the Knee menu to fade between the set up Knee curve (fade level = 0) and the linear curve (fade level = 99).

CAM

To match Knee with cameras without PowerCurves Knee, you can switch the Knee function to compatibility mode. Follow the steps below and refer to the next chapter for more information about compatibility mode:
In the camera menu, enter Service user level and navigate to the Creative Control > Levels > Knee > Advanced Knee Mode and select PwrCurves or Compat.

Knee (in compatibility mode)

150%

Output

Linear Curve 100%

Slope (+)

Slope (-)

Knee Curve

50%

0.0 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% 700% 800%

Point

Input

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CAM

Knee can be set up as an automatic or variable function. It can also be switched off, which is the default setting. In the camera menu, navigate to the Creative Control > Levels > Knee > Knee item and select Auto, Var or Off.
Auto Knee
In Auto Knee, the Knee Point is fixed while slope automatically adjusted achieve the best possible Knee compression.
Variable Knee
The following parameters in the Knee menu can be used to set up variable Knee in compatibility mode:
· Kn Point/Point M (0 to 99): this is the video input level from which Knee starts compressing.
· Kn Slope/Slope M (0 to 99): determines how much compression is applied above the Knee point.
· Knee Limit (0 to 99): the maximum a

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