Panasonic AW-HE40 Installation & Setup Manual

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Remote Camera Installation & Setup Guide
●This is to explain the procedure for allowing AW-HE40 series cameras to be used via
AW-RP50 controller.
For detailed explanations, please see each Operating Instructions.
1. Connecting the LAN Cable

【IP Connection】

(Point)
Through a hub, AW-RP50 controller can control up to 100 remote cameras.
Connect [LAN] on AW-RP50 rear panel and [LAN ACT/LINK] on AW-HE40 rear panel using a LAN cable.
(AW-RP50 Rear Panel)

【Serial Connection】

(Point)
The cable can be extended up to 1,000m.
AW-RP50 controller can control up to five AW-HE40 cameras via serial connection.
Connect TO PAN/TILT HEAD [1] – [5] on AW-RP50 rear panel and [RS-422] on AW-HE40 rear panel using
a LAN cable.
(AW-RP50 Rear Panel)
※TO PAN/TILT HEAD ports [1] – [5] correspond to AW-RP50 connection settings "CAM1" – "CAM5",
respectively.
If you want to use AW-RP50 "CAM3" for serial controlling of the camera, please connect a LAN cable
with TO PAN/TILT HEAD port [3].
Direct Connection
HUB
(Through a hub)
(AW-HE40 Rear Panel)
(AW-HE40 Rear Panel)
(LAN Cable)
Category 5 or higher, Up to 100m
(LAN Cable)
Category 5 or higher, Up to 100m
<
For
PoE+ Hub >
Category 5e or higher, Up to 100m
(LAN Cable)
Category 5 or higher, Up to 1,000m
Straight cable

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  • Page 1 The cable can be extended up to 1,000m. AW-RP50 controller can control up to five AW-HE40 cameras via serial connection. Connect TO PAN/TILT HEAD [1] – [5] on AW-RP50 rear panel and [RS-422] on AW-HE40 rear panel using a LAN cable.
  • Page 2 2. Operating AW-RP50 Controller to Set Up the Network Connection with AW-HE40 Camera 【Controlling One AW-HE40 Camera via AW-RP50 Controller】 ① Press MENU button. - (Fig. 1-A) ② Press [10] SYSTEM button. - (Fig. 1-B) *“[1] CAMERA CTL” will be displayed on the LCD screen. - (Fig. 2) *...
  • Page 3 “Controlling AW-HE40 with AW-RP50 (via Serial (Serial Connection): Connection)” 【Controlling Multiple AW-HE40 Cameras via AW-RP50 Controller】 Connecting multiple cameras is usually done by “AUTO SET IP” which is executed via AW-RP50 controller. The controller detects the cameras in the same subnet (a range divided by a router), links them to the camera numbers where [NoAsign] is set, and then automatically assigns pre-registered IP addresses to those cameras.
  • Page 4 If a camera is in STANDBY mode (turned off: factory default), it lights up in orange. If in POWER ON mode (turned on), it lights up in green. ・ “Controlling Multiple AW-HE40 Cameras via For details, please see the illustrated manual AW-RP50...
  • Page 5 3.Turning AW-HE40 Camera On ★ Procedure for switching over from Standby (lit in orange) to Turned-On state (lit in green) on the camera linked to “CAM1”. ① Hold down the button [1]. – (Fig. 4-A) [POWER OFF] will be displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 6 Procedure: System > Others > Others 1/4 > Install Position ⇒ Select [Hanging]. (Figure 5: AW-RP50 Control Panel) (C) (A) (B) (Figure 6: AW-HE40 On-Screen Menu) ・Press F1 → [Desktop] blinks. Turn F1 → Select “System” → Turn F1 → Select “Others” → ・Turn F1 → Select [Hanging].
  • Page 7 ① Set the camera’s angle of view. ② Change the camera’s power status to Standby mode. ※ For the procedure for changing the power status mode, please see “3. Turning AW-HE40 Camera ON” of this Guide. ③ Turn the power on again.
  • Page 8 How can I register and recall the camera’s preset memories? 【Registering a Preset Memory】 ① Press one of CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION buttons 1 – 5 to select a remote camera to be operated. – (Fig. 7-A) ② Control the PAN/TILT and ZOOM to set the angle of view. Adjust the FOCUS and IRIS as necessary. ③...
  • Page 9 ※ It is necessary to change the camera menu setting [Scene File] in order to adjust the iris manually. < Manual adjustment of the iris of AW-HE40 camera connected to CAM1 > ① Press the Button 1 at <CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION>. – (Fig. 8-A) ②...
  • Page 10 ・Shooting a fast-moving object ・Shooting through the dirty glass < How to manually adjust the focus of AW-HE40 camera connected to CAM1 > ① Press the Button 1 at <CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION>. – (Fig. 10-A) ② Press the “FOCUS AUTO” button (*4) on the front panel to switch between Auto and Manual. – (Fig.
  • Page 11 ・ For details, please see the illustrated manual “Controlling Focus of AW-HE40 Camera Manually”. Introduction to Our Remote Camera Support Site ★ Frequently asked questions about the remote camera system are available at “FAQ” as illustrated manuals. Please use them when you install your system.

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