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Grass Valley LDK 7500 User Guide User Manual

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Set-up and operation

HD video mode

5-3

Lens

When you fit a lens, check the lens documentation to determine
how to adjust the back focus of the lens. In the menu system, select
the lens type from two predefined settings; standard or wide angle.
Choose and, if necessary, adjust the iris parameters to suit the lens
and your personal preferences.

Viewfinder preferences

Viewfinder markers, and on-screen display preferences can be set
in the VF menu. The zebra overexposure indicators and the focus
assist function are also set up in this menu.

There are also several switches and controls on the viewfinder itself
for adjusting its functioning (refer to Section 4).

Video preferences

The camera is now ready for use, however, the ambient conditions
must now be taken into account and the appropriate adjustments
made on the camera:
a.

Recall the standards settings.

b. Switch off the colour bar (if on).
c.

Select the gain.

d. Select the correct exposure time.
e. Select a neutral density optical filter if required.
f.

Set a preset colour temperature or carry out the automatic white
balance procedure.

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