Panasonic AK-HC1500G Operating Instructions Manual

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Multi Purpose Camera
AK-HC1500G
ULTI FORMAT
DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM
AK-HC1500G
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 Multi Purpose Camera AK-HC1500G ULTI FORMAT DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM AK-HC1500G Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Lens Cap

    ENGLISH VERSION 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: Filter

    WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
  • Page 4 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. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
  • Page 5 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories ... 5 Introduction ... 6 Characteristics ... 6 Precautions for use ... 7 Major operating controls and their functions ... 8 How to install ... 12 How to set the lens ... 12 How to install on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Multiple HD formats supported  Signal output of many different formats enabled by incorporating a format conversion circuit in Panasonic’s original LSI chip. Fabrication of a circuit for 24 Hz-based formats also supported. 14-bit A/D conversion and brand-new DSP featured ...
  • Page 8: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use DON’TS  Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.  Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc.
  • Page 9: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions

    Major operating controls and their functions Front view � � Bottom view � � Top view � Rear view � � � � � � � � � - 8 (E) - � � � � � �...
  • Page 10: Lens Mount

    Major operating controls and their functions  Lens mount 2/3” standard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens is installed.  Lens fixing ring knob Lens is fixed by turning the knob clockwise.  Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC)  Camera mounting hole (3/8-16UNC) The screw holes can be used to secure the camera for installing it on camera housing, and when using a pan/tilt head or a tripod.
  • Page 11: Cooling Fan

    Major operating controls and their functions  HD SDI output connector [HD SDI OUT] SDI signal output is given by this line.  G/L input connector [G/L IN] For gen-lock with the camera, the external sync signal (black burst) or tri-level sync signal is supplied to this input connector.
  • Page 12 Major operating controls and their functions  Tally output connector [TALLY OUT] The R tally and G tally signals are output from this connector. These signals take effect when the optional card for studio applications has been inserted. Pin No. Signal R_TALLY_OUT G_TALLY_OUT...
  • Page 13: How To Install

    How to install How to set the lens  Standard 2/3” bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*.  Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap.  Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the lens.
  • Page 14: How To Set Up The System

     Set the AC adapter power switch to ON, then the camera can be controlled.  After shooting, set the AC adapter power switch to OFF. Multi purpose camera AK-HC1500G ULTI FORMAT DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM AK-HC1500G...
  • Page 15: Configuration Example 2: High-Speed P/T System

    (Pan/tilt control) AC adapter AW-PS505A Pan/tilt control panel AW-RP400 IRIS HD SDI Indoor pan/tilt head AW-PH400 Cable kit AW-CAK4HIG (Camera control) AC adapter AW-PS505A Camera controller AK-HRP150G - 14 (E) - Cable kit AW-CAK4HIG Multi purpose camera AK-HC1500G HD SDI Monitor...
  • Page 16: Operation Procedure

    Operation procedure Turn on the power of each equipment. Properly adjust the light for the object. Adjust the flange back of the lens, the iris and the focus.  Flange back must be adjusted when the camera is used for the first time or after replacement of the lens.
  • Page 17: How To Adjust

    How to adjust Flange back adjustment (for zoom lens) The adjustment is to adjust the focus in all the range from the maximum zoom to the widest angle of the zoom lens.  Shoot a dark object to open the iris. ...
  • Page 18: White Balance Adjustment

    How to adjust White balance adjustment Adjust the white balance after shooting a white object by at least 50% of the screen. NOTE: If the white signal level is over 100% or less than 50%, the white balance may not be normally adjusted.
  • Page 19: Black Balance Adjustment

    How to adjust Black balance adjustment  Adjust it with the lens closed. When the motor drive lens is controlled from the camera, adjusting the black balance causes the lens to be automatically closed. Gen-lock adjustment When multiple cameras are used or the camera is combined with other equipment, it is necessary to adjust the phase for phase matching by external synchronization.
  • Page 20: Setting Of Menu Items

    How to display the menus Two methods are used to display the menus.  Using AK-HC1500G multi purpose camera to display the menus:  Hold down the MENU switch on the rear panel of the main unit for at least 3 seconds to display the TOP menu.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Menu

    Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu � � MAINTENANCE 1.BLACK SHADING 2.PEDESTAL,GAMMA 3.FLARE 4.KNEE,WHITE CLIP 5.R/B GAIN 6.DETAIL 7.SKIN TONE DETAIL 8.GAIN,AUTO IRIS 9.SUPER GAIN 10.FRAME MODE 11.MATRIX 12.COLOR CORRECTION [1] BLACK SHADING ���� �� BLACK SHADING DETECTION CORRECT(DIG) DETECTION [READY, ACTIVE] For automatically correcting the black shading.
  • Page 22 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [2] PEDESTAL, GAMMA ����� PEDESTAL,GAMMA(1/2) M PEDESTAL :+000 R PEDESTAL :+000 B PEDESTAL :+000 M GAMMA :0.45 R GAMMA :+00 B GAMMA :+00 M BLACK GAMMA :+00 R BLACK GAMMA :+00 B BLACK GAMMA :+00 GAMMA BLACK GAMMA...
  • Page 23 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [2] PEDESTAL, GAMMA ����� PEDESTAL,GAMMA(1/2) M PEDESTAL :+000 R PEDESTAL :+000 B PEDESTAL :+000 M GAMMA :0.45 R GAMMA :+00 B GAMMA :+00 M BLACK GAMMA :+00 R BLACK GAMMA :+00 B BLACK GAMMA :+00 GAMMA BLACK GAMMA...
  • Page 24 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [3] FLARE �� �� FLARE R FLARE :000 G FLARE :000 B FLARE :000 FLARE R FLARE [000 to 100] G FLARE [000 to 100] B FLARE [000 to 100] For adjusting the flare correction. FLARE [OFF, ON] For turning the flare correction ON or OFF.
  • Page 25 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [4] KNEE, WHITE CLIP �� KNEE,WHITE CLIP(1/2) M KNEE POINT :95.00% R KNEE POINT :+00.00% B KNEE POINT :+00.00% M KNEE SLOPE R KNEE SLOPE :+00 B KNEE SLOPE :+00 A.KNEE POINT :95.00% A.KNEE LEVEL :108% M WHITE CLIP LVL :109%...
  • Page 26 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [4] KNEE, WHITE CLIP �� KNEE,WHITE CLIP(1/2) M KNEE POINT :95.00% R KNEE POINT :+00.00% B KNEE POINT :+00.00% M KNEE SLOPE R KNEE SLOPE :+00 B KNEE SLOPE :+00 A.KNEE POINT :95.00% A.KNEE LEVEL :108% M WHITE CLIP LVL :109%...
  • Page 27 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [4] KNEE, WHITE CLIP �� KNEE,WHITE CLIP(2/2) KNEE :MANUAL WHITE CLIP HIGH COLOR :OFF [5] R/B GAIN �� �� R/B GAIN R GAIN :+000 B GAIN :+000 ND FILTER :CLEAR KNEE [OFF, MANUAL, AUTO] ��...
  • Page 28 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [6] DETAIL �� �� DETAIL(1/2) DETAIL TOTAL DTL LEVEL :+00 H DTL LEVEL CRISP LEVEL DEPENDENT PEAK FREQUENCY KNEE APERTURE KNEE APE LEVEL DETAIL [OFF, ON] For turning all the detail functions ON or OFF. TOTAL DTL LEVEL [–31 to +31] For setting the H DTL and V DTL levels.
  • Page 29 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [6] DETAIL �� �� DETAIL(2/2) SLIM DETAIL :OFF DETAIL(+) :+00 DETAIL(-) :+00 DETAIL CLIP DETAIL SOURCE :(G+R)/2 SLIM DETAIL [OFF, ON] For setting the detail more finely at ON. DETAIL(+) [–31 to +31] For adjusting the detail gain in the + direction.
  • Page 30 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [7] SKIN TONE DETAIL �� �� SKIN TONE DETAIL SKIN TONE DTL :OFF SKIN GET :OFF SKIN DTL CORING Y MAX :190 Y MIN :010 I CENTER :055 I WIDTH :090 Q WIDTH :010 Q PHASE :+000...
  • Page 31 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [8] GAIN, AUTO IRIS �� �� GAIN,AUTO IRIS LOW GAIN :0dB MID GAIN :9dB HIGH GAIN :18dB A.IRIS LEVEL :050 A.IRIS PEAK/AVE :050 A.IRIS WINDOW :NORM1 IRIS MODE :LENS IRIS GAIN LOW GAIN [–6 dB to 30 dB] MID GAIN [–6 dB to 30 dB] HIGH GAIN [–6 dB to 30 dB] For setting the amount by which the gain is to...
  • Page 32 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [9] SUPER GAIN �� �� S.GAIN(1/2) S.GAIN1 MODE :S.GAIN1 � TOTAL GAIN :42dB GAIN :30dB PIX MIX :+6dB V MIX :+6dB FRAME MIX :OFF H DETAIL LEVEL CRISP LEVEL DEPENDENT PEAK FREQUENCY These settings are performed when S.GAIN1, S.GAIN2 or S.GAIN3 has been selected by GAIN SELECT.
  • Page 33 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [9] SUPER GAIN �� �� S.GAIN(1/2) S.GAIN1 MODE :S.GAIN1 � TOTAL GAIN :42dB GAIN :30dB PIX MIX :+6dB V MIX :+6dB FRAME MIX :OFF H DETAIL LEVEL CRISP LEVEL DEPENDENT PEAK FREQUENCY �� ��...
  • Page 34 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [10] FRAME MODE �� �� FRAME MODE SCAN REVERSE :OFF FRAME RATE RANGE :60-6 FRAME RATE SCAN REVERSE [OFF, REVERSE1 to 3] For selecting the video output scanning method. OFF: Normal scanning REVERSE1: Left/right reversed REVERSE2: Top/bottom reversed REVERSE3: Top/bottom and left/right reversed...
  • Page 35 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [11] MATRIX �� �� MATRIX MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R-G :+00 MATRIX R-B :+00 MATRIX G-R :+00 MATRIX G-B :+00 MATRIX B-R :+00 MATRIX B-G :+00 MATRIX TABLE [A, B] For selecting the table in which the matrix data is to be stored.
  • Page 36 Setting of menu items  MAINTENANCE menu [12] COLOR CORRECTION �� COLOR CORRECTION(1/2) PHASE �� COLOR CORRECTION(2/2) PHASE R-Mg Mg-B B-Cy Cy-G G-Yl Yl-R SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63] �� SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63] SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63] SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63] SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63] SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63] R-Mg SAT/PHASE [–63 to +63]...
  • Page 37: Setting Menu

    Setting of menu items  SETTING menu � � SETTING 1.MODE 2.SHUTTER 3.GEN-LOCK 4.PIX DEFECT 5.PROTOCOL [1] MODE ����� �� MODE(1/2) D5600K :OFF GAIN SELECT :LOW CAM ID :BAR CAM ID POSI MATRIX TABLE :OFF COLOR CORRECTION :OFF DIGITAL EXTENDER :OFF BAR SEL :FULL(16:9)
  • Page 38 Setting of menu items  SETTING menu [1] MODE ����� �� MODE(1/2) D5600K :OFF GAIN SELECT :LOW CAM ID :BAR CAM ID POSI MATRIX TABLE :OFF COLOR CORRECTION :OFF DIGITAL EXTENDER :OFF BAR SEL :FULL(16:9) FORMAT :1080/59.94i NOTE When DIGITAL EXTENDER is set to ON, the resolution is downgraded.
  • Page 39 Setting of menu items  SETTING menu [1] MODE ����� �� MODE(1/2) D5600K :OFF GAIN SELECT :LOW CAM ID :BAR CAM ID POSI MATRIX TABLE :OFF COLOR CORRECTION :OFF DIGITAL EXTENDER :OFF BAR SEL :FULL(16:9) FORMAT :1080/59.94i ����� �� MODE(2/2) STATUS :OFF MENU ON BAR...
  • Page 40 Setting of menu items  SETTING menu [1] MODE ����� �� MODE(2/2) STATUS :OFF MENU ON BAR :OFF MENU SEL :VIDEO MENU :AUTO ABB OK: When the automatic black balance has been adjusted satisfactorily. OUT RANGE RGB: When the automatic black balance has not been adjusted satisfactorily.
  • Page 41 Setting of menu items  SETTING menu [2] SHUTTER ���� �� SHUTTER SHUTTER MODE :OFF SHUTTER SPEED :1/100 SYNCHRO SCAN :60.32Hz SHUTTER MODE [OFF, ON, SYNCHRO] For selecting the operation mode of the shutter. OFF: For turning the shutter OFF. For setting the shutter speed which was set by SHUTTER SPEED.
  • Page 42 Setting of menu items  SETTING menu [3] GEN-LOCK ���� �� GEN-LOCK GEN-LOCK INPUT :BNC H PHASE-COARSE :+00 H PHASE-FINE :+000 SD HD PHASE CRS SD HD PHASE FINE :+00 [4] PIX DEFECT ���� �� PIX DEFECT AUTO DETECTION :READY GEN-LOCK INPUT [BNC, DSUB] For selecting whether the sync signals are to be input from the BNC or D-SUB connector.
  • Page 43 Setting of menu items  SETTING menu [5] PROTOCOL ���� �� PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL [1 to 4] For selecting the remote control communication system in accordance with the system connected. 1: Information camera communication protocol (EIA422) For connecting the AK-HRP150G 2: Information camera communication protocol (EIA232) For connecting a PC...
  • Page 44: Camera Id Menu

    Setting of menu items  CAMERA ID menu ��� � CAMERA ID ID:AK-HC1500 An ID of not more than 10 characters consisting of alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be set for the camera. The camera ID is displayed at all times when ON is selected in the CAM ID mode but displayed only when color bar signals are output in the BAR mode.
  • Page 45: File Operation Menu

    Setting of menu items  FILE OPERATION menu ��� � FILE OPERATION MODE :LOAD LOAD FROM :USER1 EXECUTE ��� � FILE OPERATION MODE :STORE STORE TO :USER1 EXECUTE ��� � FILE OPERATION MODE :STORE STORE TO :USER1 EXECUTE :YES MODE [LOAD/STORE] Select LOAD when settings are to be loaded from a file;...
  • Page 46: Time Code Menu

    Setting of menu items  TIME CODE menu ��� � TIME CODE RESET HOUR MINUTE SECOND FRAME PRESET TIME CODE is displayed only when FILM MENU has been set and either the 720/60p or 720/59.94p format has been selected. RESET For resetting the time code to zero.
  • Page 47: Menu List

    Setting of menu items Menu list MAINTENANCE 1.BLACK SHADING 2.PEDESTAL, GAMMA 3.FLARE 4.KNEE, WHITE CLIP 5.R/B GAIN 6.DETAIL Scene file items indicated by “” DETECTION CORRECT(DIG) M PEDESTAL R PEDESTAL B PEDESTAL M GAMMA R GAMMA B GAMMA M BLACK GAMMA R BLACK GAMMA B BLACK GAMMA GAMMA...
  • Page 48 Setting of menu items MAINTENANCE 6.DETAIL 7.SKIN TONE DTL 8.GAIN,AUTO IRIS 9.S.GAIN 10.FRAME MODE 11.MATRIX SLIM DTL DETAIL(+) DETAIL(–) DETAIL CLIP DETAIL SOURCE SKIN TONE DTL SKIN GET SKIN DTL CORING Y MAX Y MIN I CENTER I WIDTH Q WIDTH Q PHASE LOW GAIN MID GAIN...
  • Page 49 Setting of menu items MAINTENANCE 12.COLOR CORRECTION SETTING 1.MODE 2.SHUTTER 3.GEN-LOCK 4.PIX DEFECT(AUTO) 5.PROTOCOL CAMERA ID Depending on the controller which is connected, some of the controller’s setting may take precedence even when a scene file has been loaded. When the AK-HRP150G is being used, the AK-HRP150G panel statuses will take precedence for those items indicated by *1 on the menu list even when a scene file has been loaded.
  • Page 50: Appearance

    Appearance Unit: inch (mm) 4-5/8 (117) - 49 (E) -...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Source voltage: 12 V DC Power consumption: 17 W Image pickup device: 2/3” 1 million-pixel IT, CCD3 System: GBR image pickup system Resolving optical system: F1.4 prism Optical filter: ND; CLEAR, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Lens mount: Bayonet type Output format: 1080: 60i/59.94i/50i/30psF/29.97psF/25psF/24psF/ 720: 60p/59.94p/50p Sensitivity:...
  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix Control cable for information camera Connector: DHW10-153F200 (made by Advanced Connectek Inc.) Cover: DE-C8-J9-F5-1R (made by Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.) Connector: 17JE-23150-02(D8A6) (made by Daiichi Denshi Kogyo) Cover: DE-C8-J9-F5-1R (made by Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.) - 51 (E) -...

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