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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Preliminary - March 2008 Operating Instructions HD Integrated Camera AW-HE100N Model No. Installation Instructions provided separately Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. ) Keep these instructions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Before installing the unit, be sure to read the Installation Instructions to ensure that the unit is installed correctly. For the purposes of this manual, the model number AW-HE100N is referred to as the “AW-HE100”. Similarly, the model number AW-RP655N is referred as the “AW-RP655”, the AW-RP555N as the “AW-RP555”, the AW-RP400N as the “AW-RP400”, the AW-IF400N as the “AW-IF400”... -
Page 5: Accessories
Accessories Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for. Installation Instructions ... 1 Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) ... 1 Wireless remote control ... 1 This uses two size “AA” manganese dry batteries. (obtained separately) Power cables (6.6 ft. [ m], for Japan, for North America) ... 1 pc each Installation surface bracket (for floor or ceiling) ... -
Page 6: Characteristics
The unit can also be used together with the cameras and pan-tilt head unit systems currently available from Panasonic so that an existing system can be used to advantage to put together a system that is even more flexible. -
Page 7: Installation Precautions
Installation precautions In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”, observe the following precautions as well. Concerning the installation location After conferring in detail with your dealer, choose a sturdy ceiling or other surface, and install the unit. ... -
Page 8: Operating Precautions
Operating precautions Shoot under the proper lighting conditions. To produce pictures with eye-pleasing colors, shoot under the proper lighting conditions. The pictures may not appear with their proper colors when shooting under fluorescent lights. Select the proper lighting as required. What happens with high-brightness subjects ... -
Page 9: Concerning The Controller
Concerning the controller Controller supported AW-RP655 AW-RP555 AW-RP400 + AW-IF400 + AW-CB400 (System which combines the AW-RP400, AW-IF400 and AW-CB400) It may be necessary to upgrade the version of the controller in order to support the unit. Consult with your dealer. -
Page 10: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions 1 Camera unit This rotates in the up and down direction. 2 Rotary head This rotates in the horizontal direction. 3 Pedestal 4 Wireless remote control signal light-sensing area (front) 5 Status display lamp This lights in the following way depending on the status of the unit. - Page 11 Parts and their functions 6 Mounting bracket (installed) 7 Tally lamp This comes on or goes off in response to the control from the controller but only when “On” has been selected as the tally lamp use setting. 8 G/L IN connector This is the genlock signal input connector.
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Page 12: Wireless Remote Control
Parts and their functions Wireless remote control 1 ON/STANDBY button Each time this is pressed for two seconds, operation switches between turning on the unit’s power and establishing the standby status. 2 Signal transmission window 3 MENU button Each time this is pressed for two seconds, operation switches between displaying the unit’s menu and exiting the menu. - Page 13 Parts and their functions 9 PRESET/LIMIT button This is used to register the settings in the preset memories or set or release the limiters. When a preset memory call button is pressed while the PRESET/LIMIT button is held down, the information on the unit’s current direction and other settings is registered in the call button.
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Page 14: Concerning The Wireless Remote Control
Concerning the wireless remote control Operate the wireless remote control from positions less than 32.8 ft. (10 meters) away from the unit. The wireless remote control may not work when it is pointed from certain angles at the unit. From a place where the wireless remote control signal light-sensing area (hereafter, “light-sensing area”) can be seen, point the signal transmission window of the wireless remote control at the light-sensing area, and operate the buttons. -
Page 15: Basic Shooting Operations
Basic shooting operations Set the subject brightness to the appropriate level. Turn on the power of all the units and devices in the system. Note If the accessory wireless remote control is going to be used, be sure to install the two size “AA” manganese batteries inside. -
Page 16: How To Turn The Power On And Off
How to turn the power on and off Turning the power on When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Set all the power switches of the units and devices connected in the system to This unit does not have a power switch. When power is supplied to it, the status display lamp will light up orange. -
Page 17: Turning The Power Off
How to turn the power on and off Turning the power off When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons on the wireless remote control to select the unit. Press the [ON/STANDBY] button on the wireless remote control for two seconds. -
Page 18: Selecting The Units
Selecting the units Up to four units can be operated using one accessory wireless remote control. Up to five units and devices can be operated using one controller. Select the unit (or units) to be operated from the wireless remote control or controller. Even when using only one unit, it must still be selected. -
Page 19: Selecting The Shooting Modes (Scene Files)
Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) Types of shooting modes This unit has four preset shooting modes, each of which corresponds to a set of circumstances in which the subject will be shot. Select the mode that satisfies the shooting conditions and suits your preferences. The settings can be changed by menu operations. -
Page 20: How To Select The Shooting Mode
Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) How to select the shooting mode When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4] button to select the unit. Press the [MENU] button for two seconds. - Page 21 Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) When performing the operations using the controller When the AW-RP655 is connected: Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of [CONTROL/PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL]. Press the [MENU] button. The display on the LCD panel of the AW-RP655 switches to the menu mode.
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Page 22: Shooting
Shooting When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Changing the camera’s direction Moving the camera toward the left or right (panning): Press the [] or [] button. Moving the camera up or down (tilting): Press the [] or [] button. Moving the camera diagonally: Press the [] or [] button and [] or [] button at the same time. -
Page 23: What To Do When Encountering Problems In The Basic Shooting Operations
What to do when encountering problems in the basic shooting operations If the trouble is not resolved by taking the action suggested below, refer to “Troubleshooting” (page 56). When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control The unit does not move. ... -
Page 24: More Advanced Operations
More advanced operations Manual shooting Manual adjustment of focus Manual adjustment of iris Manual adjustment of shutter speed Manual adjustment of gain Preset memories Up to 100 settings for the camera direction (panning and tilting), zoom, focus and also iris can be registered in the preset memories, and called. -
Page 25: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Manually adjusting the focus The lens focus can be adjusted manually. When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Press the [M/FOCUS] button to switch the focus to manual adjustment. Press the [F] or [N] button of [FOCUS], and adjust the focus. -
Page 26: Manually Adjusting The Iris
Manual shooting Manually adjusting the iris The lens iris can be adjusted manually. When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Press the [M/IRIS] button to switch the iris to manual adjustment. Adjust the iris using the [IRIS+] or [IRIS–] button. -
Page 27: Using The Controller
Manual shooting Manually adjusting the shutter speed The shutter speed can be set using two methods. One is a method that specifies the time (where a time such as 1/50 sec. is designated), and the other is a method that specifies the frequency (where synchro scan, 60 Hz, etc. -
Page 28: Manually Adjusting The Gain
Manual shooting Manually adjusting the gain There are two ways to adjust the gain. One way involves using the buttons on the wireless remote control or controller; the other way involves using the Camera Setting menu. The gain can be adjusted more precisely using the Camera Setting menu. -
Page 29: Preset Memories
Preset memories This unit enables up to 100 settings for the camera direction (panning and tilting), zoom, focus and iris to be registered in its preset memories, and called. However, the number of settings that can be registered and called depends on the type of wireless remote control or controller that is used for operation. - Page 30 Preset memories Calling the settings of the preset memories Set to the preset memory mode. Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp. Press the button among the [1] to [50] buttons of [TRACING/PRESET MEMORY] in which the desired setting was registered.
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Page 31: White Balance Adjustment
White balance adjustment White balance adjustment In order for the white to be reproduced accurately, the ratio between the three primary colors (RGB) is adjusted. If the white balance has shifted out of adjustment, not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be degraded. - Page 32 White balance adjustment Press the [] or [] button to make the “White Bal” value blink. Press the [] or [] button to display “AWC A” or “AWC B”. No settings can be entered (stored) if “ATW” is displayed. Press the [MENU] button for two seconds.
- Page 33 White balance adjustment Manual adjustment The white balance can adjusted manually only while the user mode is established. Use an oscilloscope or waveform monitor for the adjustment or perform the adjustment in such a way that the white parts of the picture are made completely white.
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Page 34: Black Balance Adjustment
Black balance adjustment Black balance adjustment In order for the black to be reproduced accurately, the zero levels of the three primary colors (RGB) are adjusted. If the black balance has shifted out of adjustment, not only will the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be degraded. -
Page 35: Black Level (Total Pedestal) Adjustment
Black level (total pedestal) adjustment Black level (total pedestal) adjustment The black level can be adjusted when using a multiple number of cameras including the unit. Ask your dealer to perform this adjustment. (Use an oscilloscope or waveform monitor for the adjustment.) Adjust the black level in accordance with the units and devices used. - Page 36 Black level (total pedestal) adjustment When doing the adjustment using the controller When the AW-RP655 is connected: Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off its lamp. Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode. Turn the [FOCUS/IRIS] dial to stop down the lens iris.
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Page 37: Genlock Adjustment
Genlock adjustment Genlock adjustment The genlock adjustment is performed to achieve phase alignment by applying external synchronization (genlock) when a multiple number of cameras will be used or when the unit will be used in combination with other devices. This unit supports the BBS or VBS signal as the genlock signal. - Page 38 Genlock adjustment When doing the adjustment using the controller The same operations as those in “When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control” can be performed following the operation procedure for “Basic menu operations” (pages 40 to 4). When the AW-RP655 is connected: Press the [MENU] button.
- Page 39 Genlock adjustment Press the [] or [] button to make “G/L, Setup Set” blink. Press the [] or [] button. The “G/L, Setup Set” sub-menu is displayed. G/L, Setup Set H Phase SC Coarse 180deg SC Fine Setup Level Return Press the [] or [] button to make the “SC Coarse”...
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Page 40: Basic Menu Operations
Basic menu operations Menus are displayed on the monitor when the unit’s settings are to be selected. The monitor is connected to the video signal output connector (VIDEO OUT connector or HD/SD ANALOG connector). The basic menu operations involve displaying sub-menus from the main menu items, and selecting settings on the sub-menus. Some sub-menus have menu items for performing more detailed settings. - Page 41 Basic menu operations When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4] button to select the unit which is to be operated. Press the [MENU] button for two seconds. The main menu is displayed. Press the [] or [] button to make the item to be selected blink.
- Page 42 Basic menu operations When performing the operations using the controller AW-RP555 Press one of the [1] to [5] buttons of [CONTROL] to select the unit which is to be operated. Press the [MENU] button for two seconds. The main menu is displayed. Press the [MENU] or [ITEM] button to make the item to be selected blink.
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Page 43: Setting The Menu Items
Setting the menu items Setting the menu items When the unit’s settings are to be selected, the menus are displayed on the monitor. The monitor is connected to the video signal output connector (VIDEO OUT connector or HD/SD ANALOG connector). The basic menu operations involve displaying sub-menus from the main menu items, and selecting settings on the sub-menus. - Page 44 Setting the menu items The operation for turning on the unit’s power can be performed from any control device regardless of what has been selected as this item’s setting. Other operations can also be performed from the control device used to perform the operation for turning on the unit’s power.
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Page 45: Camera Setting Menu
Setting the menu items Camera Setting menu The shooting mode is selected on this menu. Camera Setting Halogen 1-------- Fluorescent 2-------- Daylight 3-------- User 4-------- Return 5------ 1 Halogen menu display for the halogen light mode 2 Fluorescent menu display for the fluorescent light mode 3 Daylight menu display for the daylight mode 4 User menu display for the user mode... - Page 46 Setting the menu items Return to the previous menu (main menu) [Return] (User mode only) Sharpness setting menu display [Sharpness(DTL) Set] The sharpness setting menu in the user mode is displayed here. Concerning initialization When “Initialize” is selected, the initialization confirmation screen is displayed for about 10 seconds.
- Page 47 Setting the menu items Brightness setting menu Brightness setting menu for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and daylight mode Brightness Set Picture Level 1-------- Step 2-------- Gain 3-------- AGC Max Gain 4-------- Return 5------ 1 Picture level adjustment [Picture Level: –4 to +4] (Factory setting: ±0] The convergence level of the auto iris/auto gain increase is adjusted here.
- Page 48 Setting the menu items Color setting menu Color setting menu for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and daylight mode Color Set Chroma Level 1-------- White Bal 2-------- Return 3------ 1 Color density adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3] (Factory setting: ±0;...
- Page 49 Setting the menu items Genlock/color bar setting menu The same settings established on the genlock/color bar setting menu are common to all the shooting modes (halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, daylight mode and user mode). (When a setting in one mode is changed, the same setting is established in the other modes.) ...
- Page 50 Setting the menu items Other settings (Other Set) menu Apart from the gamma correction level selection (Gamma) setting, the settings of the Other Set menu are common to all the shooting modes (halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, daylight mode and user mode). (When a setting in one mode is changed, the same setting is established in the other modes.) ...
- Page 51 Setting the menu items Other setting (Other Set) menu for the user mode (Other Set) Other Set Gamma 9-------- Focus 1-------- Iris 2-------- Format 3-------- Aspect 4-------- Status 5-------- Component 6-------- Focus ADJ With Zoom 7-------- Return 8------ (User mode only) 9 Gamma correction level selection...
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Page 52: Menu Item Table
Menu item table Menu Item Pan Tilt Head Setting Tally Landing Install Position Smart Picture Flip Flip Detect Angle Controller Initialize Return Camera Brightness Picture Level Setting Step <Halogen> Gain AGC Max Gain Return Color Set Chroma Level White Bal Return G/L, Setup H Phase... -
Page 53: Limiters
Limiters This unit comes with settings (referred to as “limiters”) that restrict the panning and tilting movement ranges. Depending on where the pan-tilt head system has been installed, obstacles may be present within the travel range with which the camera may come into contact. Contact with any such obstacle by the camera may cause malfunctioning or accidents. -
Page 54: Setting/Releasing The Limiters
Setting/releasing the limiters Basic limiter operations Press the [MENU] button. Tap the button (rather than pressing it). When it is pressed for two seconds, a menu will appear. If this happens, press the [MENU] button again for two seconds to clear the menu. Then start again from step Press the [], [], [] or [] button for two seconds while holding down the... -
Page 55: Safe Modes
Safe modes Concerning the safe modes This unit comes with two safe modes which are designed to safeguard the user and others from injury and to prevent damage to the unit. When a safe mode is established, some or all of operations will no longer be accepted. Collision-triggered safe mode When the unit collides with a person or obstacle during panning or tilting, the “Collision-triggered safe mode”... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Operation Symptom Has the power plug been connected securely to the AC power outlet? Has the power plug been connected properly? If the unit is connected to the controller, has it been connected No power properly? ... - Page 57 Troubleshooting Video Symptom Has the unit been connected properly to the other connected devices? No pictures are If the system is configured in such a way that the picture is also displayed or switched when the camera to be operated is selected, has the the pictures are correct camera been selected? disturbed...
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Page 58: Maintenance
Maintenance In order to maintain the product’s safety and performance, clean the product periodically as instructed below. Pull out the power cable plug, and wipe the unit clean with a dry cloth. If it is extremely dirty, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent (neutral), squeeze it hard, and wipe the product surfaces carefully. -
Page 59: Appearance
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications Power supply: AC 100 V to 40 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Approx. 40 W GENERAL Operating temperature: 3 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C) Storage temperature: –4 °F to 1 °F (–0 °C to +50 °C) Allowable humidity ranges: Less than 85 % (no condensation) Weight:... - Page 61 Specifications White balance: AWC A, AWC B, ATW, 300K, 5600K Black balance: Auto Chroma amount variability: 7 levels variability Shooting mode (SCENE FILE): Halogen, Fluorescent, Daylight, User Color bars: SMPTE (in the SD mode), FULL BAR (in the HD mode) Output format: HD: 1080: 59.94i, 70: 59.94p SD: 480: 59.94i, 9.97psF...
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- Page 64 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Headquarters: 3 Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (01) 348-5300 EASTERN ZONE: 3 Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (01) 348-7196 WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (33) 438-3608...