Grass Valley LDK 4488 - Manual (Page 15)

LDK 4488, LDK 4489 SuperXpander, Xpander User’s Guide (v5.0) 15
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 System overview
Grass Valley™ products from Thomson offer production professionals the most
comprehensive multi-format solutions for acquisition, production, storage, and playback, and a
strong foundation for centralized, proactive status and activity monitoring.
The Grass Valley SuperXpander/Xpander is such a solution. Compatible with most LDK
camera* families, it supports box-type lenses, teleprompters and high-resolution viewfinders.
For sports and events coverage the use of large zoom lenses is a common requirement. The
SuperXpander/Xpander acts as a large lens adapter, rapidly converting a portable Triax or fiber
camera into a mobile production system. The modular transmission unit allows you to change
from Triax to fiber configurations, even in the field.
To make life even easier, your camera can remain mounted in the SuperXpander/Xpander
housing for transport, saving rigging time and precious space, and ensuring that the camera is
aligned and ready to go immediately. Alternatively, you can mount or release the camera from
the housing quickly so you can switch between pedestal, box lens, and handheld applications
working with an EFP-style lens – even during a live program.
For fast-moving sports and entertainment television, camera operators demand a large, bright,
high-resolution viewfinder. The SuperXpander/Xpander system incorporates a new 7"
monochrome viewfinder providing unprecedented degrees of freedom. The unique design of
the SuperXpander/Xpander system puts even a large viewfinder close to the optical axis of the
camera, making camera movements and positioning more intuitive for the operator to ensure
that the shot is right every time.
Secure connectors for intercom, prompt feed and other accessories are located on the base.
The SuperXpander/Xpander also provides secure mounting and balancing for the largest
prompt head.
*) Refer to the minimum camera requirements in the installation chapter.